Beautiful Day Wedding showers brides with personalized one-on-one service from experienced bridal consultants. Our consultants and attentive staff members know and understand the bridal fashion industry and are ready to help you find that perfect wedding day dress to fulfill all your dreams.
Getting Started with Finding the Perfect Wedding Dress
Many brides dream about their wedding day for years. Some even envision themselves in the dress that would make a dream come true. Others change their minds as they witness other brides shine in their dress on their magical day, and still, others don’t think about it until the wedding is almost upon them.
Whichever type of bride you are, the one who has been dreaming, or the one that now has to make a quick decision, Beautiful Day Wedding is the place to start in finding the perfect wedding dress for your wedding day.
Looking for the gown of your dreams can be a stressful event. Most brides have never tried on a wedding dress before they start looking for their own, and it is probably going to be the most expensive garment you have ever purchased. Your dress choice is going to set the whole tone to your wedding celebration, whether it is a garden-style ceremony or a grand ballroom affair.
Beginning the search for your perfect dress also opens you up to a whole new language you’ve probably never used when shopping before. You will hear questions about fit-and-flare, tulle, organza, sheath, and many others that may need to be decoded, so you know what to look for in your dress.
Starting out on this wonderful, yet stressful, journey you should know a little bit about what type of wedding you want. Since the dress has to fit your venue, or you have to choose your venue to fit your dress, you should have something in mind about where your ceremony and celebration are going to take place. If you know you are getting married on a beach, you definitely want to find the perfect wedding dress that will look appropriate in the beach setting. If you are planning on a cathedral type ceremony followed by a grand ballroom celebration, you will undoubtedly want a dress that is elegant and regal enough to fit these locations.
All eyes will be on you, not to mention the photographs that will last a lifetime, so you want to look perfect on your special day. This opens a whole new question for you- what does perfect mean to you? For some brides, the perfect dress is elaborate and designed with lots of beading, and flowing materials that make her appear as though she were floating down the aisle, others might see themselves in sexy sheath dress that displays her curves, yet allows her to move and shake on the dance floor. Wedding dresses are very personal garments, and often tell everyone a little bit about the bride’s personality. So what do you think will be your perfect wedding dress fashion?
Research Which Wedding Dresses You Think are Perfect
There are endless choices in the wedding dress industry for finding the perfect wedding gown. It doesn’t matter what your budget is, your personal style, your timeline, whatever type of wedding dress you think will fit your idea of the ‘perfect’ dress- you can find it.
You can start out by visiting Beautiful Day Wedding and look through the hundreds of dresses on display to start your search. You can also look through magazines or click through bridal boutiques online to see the many styles available. Keep track of the dresses that are catching your attention and possibly your breath as you look through the choices.
Look for a connecting theme between the dresses catching your attention. Do these dresses all have some of the same features such as embellishments, a certain type of backs, the same lengths, or any distinguishable features that will tell you the kind of dress you are finding close to perfect. Bring these ideas to the bridal consultant at Beautiful Day Wedding and let our professionals help you narrow those ideas into a specific dress style.
Finding the Perfect Dress will Require an Open Mind
Bridal consultants run into a common problem with brides. They find a dress that looks gorgeous in a magazine, but when they try it on themselves, there is a huge disappointment. There are also cases where a dress looks only minimally interesting, but when the bride tries it on, she falls absolutely in love with it.
Trying on and looking at wedding dresses requires an open mind. You may have had a specific type of dress in mind for years, only to come into the boutique and fall head over heels in love with a different one. The main consideration is how the dress looks on you. Your bridal consultant is there for you every step of the way to ensure your dress fits and looks perfect.
Many times a bridal consultant knows what will look perfect on a bride. The wedding dress may not look great hanging from its hanger, but once you try it on, it takes on a whole new look. If your consultant suggests a dress that they feel will look great and meet your expectations, have an open mind and give it a try. You never know, your consultant may just have discovered your ‘perfect’ wedding dress.
Be Prepared to Size Your Wedding Dress
Many brides feel confident they can lose weight before their big day, and some succeed. The problem is that not everyone is successful at weight loss. When you set out to look for your perfect wedding dress, use your current size rather than trying to guess that you will be able to wear a smaller size on your big day. It will be easier to take a dress in if your weight loss plan works, but it is more challenging to fix a dress that is too snug.
Start Shopping for Your Perfect Wedding Dress Early
Some wedding dresses take from four to eight months to be created. Once it comes to Beautiful Day Wedding, you have to try it on, and it may need minor alterations. You will also want to have the dress to find the right accessories to match it, so you need to have time after the dress is finished before your wedding day to complete other important tasks. It also makes it less stressful those last final weeks knowing your dress is done and that it is perfect.
Shop for the Perfect Wedding Dress Early, but Not too Early
If you’ve shopped for a wedding dress too early, for example, if you end up with a long engagement and buy a dress right after the proposal, it may be out of style by the time the big day rolls around. You could find a dress that fits your idea of perfect better while you wait for the date to come up. While shopping with enough time to have your dress back early enough to relieve stress and finish up last-minute details, too early is not a good idea.
Figure Out Wedding Budget Before Shopping for the Perfect Wedding Dress
Before you begin shopping for your wedding dress, know who will pay for the dress, and if you are paying the costs, know how much you can afford. If a parent or your future partner has agreed to pay for your dress, you should know how much they are willing to pay before you set out shopping.
Talking numbers is not always an easy topic, and it may be difficult to ask how much you can spend, but you don’t want to fall in love with that perfect dress only to find out the budget cannot support its purchase. If you have found an absolutely perfect dress, but a bit too expensive, it might help to know what is being offered and whether or not you can afford to make up the difference. Whatever the circumstances are concerning the purchase of your wedding dress, it is best to know them before you find that perfect one and then have to let it go.
There will also be unexpected costs that come up while putting together a wedding. For your overall budget of how much you can afford for the event, plan on some of the not-so-obvious costs that can come up. For example, if you are planning on spending $3,000 on your wedding dress, don’t buy one that costs that exact amount. You have to factor in accessories, possible alterations, and then you will want to have it preserved after the big day.
Decide on Your Wedding Theme Before Choosing a Dress
What kind of wedding have you dreamed about? Do you want to have a casual wedding like in a favorite park or backyard? Have you always dreamed of walking down the aisle of a beloved cathedral with an elaborate ballroom decorated like a fairyland? Know what your venue is going to be for your special day before you set out to find the perfect wedding dress. A dress should match the venue you’ve chosen for your wedding.
Another factor to keep in mind when deciding on the wedding venue is if it will be a destination wedding. If you are flying to your destination, you will have to know the airline regulations for bringing along a ball gown style dress if this is your choice. Many airlines have size specifications on luggage, and you certainly don’t want to cram a gorgeous dress into a suitcase.
Dress lengths are changing in the wedding dress industry. What was once the traditional length of a wedding dress flowing to the floor is no longer accepted by all brides. Brides who are looking for rustic or casual themed weddings are choosing non-traditional lengths to make their wedding fun and relaxed. You can bring your personality to life with your wedding dress choice and no longer have to shop in what is considered the ‘traditional’ line.
Describe What You Think Your Perfect Wedding Dress Will Be
Whichever type of wedding you have dreamed about and whichever wedding dress you think will be perfect for that wedding, try to use three words that would describe how you see your upcoming day. Think about these three words to describe what your wedding dress will look like before your appointment with Beautiful Day Wedding and then share them with your bridal consultant. With these three words, your consultant can narrow down the searches for your dress selections.
If you have had photos of the perfect wedding dress saved or seen ones in a magazine you’ve browsed through, bring them with to your Beautiful Day Wedding appointment. Your bridal consultant can look through them and get a better feel for what selections she can show you.
Make a Day Out of It When Shopping for that Perfect Wedding Dress
Shopping for your wedding day can be one of the most fun and relaxing days you will have during the wedding planning process. Grab the bridesmaids, your parents, and possibly even your future partner’s parent and head out to Beautiful Day Wedding. Who better to give you positive advice on your dress selections than those who know you best. Your bridal consultant will know how a dress should fit, but your friends and family will know if it is a good fit for your personality. Choose carefully, whom you invite to your wedding dress search. Too many opinions may cause more confusion in the selection process.
You need to plan on the wedding dress selection, taking a good portion of your day. Don’t plan any other tasks for this day as it is time-consuming to put on wedding gowns and take them off again. This decision is not one you want to make in a rush; you may even want to try some of the dresses twice to confirm a decision about how it looks.
Bring Undergarments and Shoes Along for Wedding Dress Search
You may want to bring along undergarments along on your wedding dress search that will allow you to get a good idea of how the dress is going to look. It is hard to imagine how a strapless dress will look if you are wearing a leopard bra, or how a curve-hugging one will look if your hips aren’t smoothed.
Bring along a pair of spandex, perhaps a nude thong and even a strapless bra, so when you find that perfect wedding dress, you will honestly know how it’s going to look.
Bringing a pair of heels to your wedding dress search is also a good idea. You will get a much better idea of how the dress is going to look with dress shoes on than if you are wearing a pair of flip-flops. If you know, you will not wear heels on your special day, then bring a pair of nice-looking flats or whichever you feel will be your style of footwear that day to give you a better image of the dress.
Choosing the Silhouette of the Perfect Wedding Dress
The shape of your perfect wedding dress will depend significantly on the style you like, the theme of your wedding, and your venue. You also want one that flatters your body the best. Traditional styles work well on most body types, a simple sheath is excellent for the willowy, tall brides, and the contemporary and fit-and-flare will also work great for most. Choosing a voluminous ball gown style will add drama to your day, but not look so perfect on a tiny, petite bride. Mermaid styles are going to show all of your curves just as a pencil skirt will do.
Fabrics Play a Significant Role in the Perfect Wedding Dress
The fabric of your wedding dress will make a significant difference in how it will look on you. Structured, heavier materials hold their shape and will smooth your figure. Unstructured silks or the filmy chiffon will be less flattering if you have shapely curves.
Shop Through a Wedding Boutique with Experience in the Wedding Dress Industry Near Me
Beautiful Day Wedding understands the importance of your wedding and is here for you to provide excellent and supportive one-on-one service. Having been in the wedding industry for more than thirty years and with the help of experienced bridal consultants, we are confident we will provide you the best experience possible in finding your perfect wedding dress.
We are a full service, family-owned and operated wedding boutique that will not only find you the dress of your dreams, but we will also find one that fits your budget. Join our team as we set out on a romantic journey with you to find that perfect dress. Entering Beautiful Day Wedding, you will have the opportunity to look upon the best in designer dresses. These unique and stunning styles are for the brides who appreciate class and quality at affordable prices.
There are many decisions to consider when selecting your wedding dress, but your initial response when you first look at yourself in the mirror will be your best indicator of whether or not it's the dress for you. It may not have brought you to tears, but that doesn’t mean it's not your ‘perfect wedding dress.’ One thing is for sure- don’t buy a wedding dress you don’t love. Call our Los Angeles bridal salon at 213-386-1900 or visit our boutique in Los Angeles today!
