hitched wedding dress shopping tips {part 2}

3.  Choose your shopping companions wisely. In the early stages of the shopping process, think about what kind of shopping experience is best for you. Consider shopping with someone in your life who will be able to help you tease out your own reactions to the gowns, or consider shopping alone. Try to create a shopping experience where you will be most comfortable making a decision. Do you normally like making decisions on your own, or taking a poll of other people’s opinions? Evaluating what makes you comfortable will help you decide whether to shop in a more intimate setting, or with an entourage of lovely ladies. 

{Judd Waddell tiered organza gown available at Hitched. Photo credit: juddwaddell.com}

{Modern Trousseau Gizelle gown available at Hitched. Photo credit: moderntrousseau.com}

4.  Don’t be afraid: to like something that’s not in your comfort zone. Don’t be afraid to make a decision when you feel like you’ve found “the one.”  Don’t be afraid if you don’t have that crying, “a-ha!” moment that you’ve heard about (for many brides, it’s more of a logistical, narrowing-down process).  Don’t be afraid to ask questions, because changes can almost always be made to custom ordered gowns. Don’t be afraid to stand up for the gown that makes YOU feel spectacular, even if it’s not your mom’s absolute favorite. Don’t forget—everyone’s going to think you look beautiful in whatever you choose.

{Suzanne Ermann gown, select styles available at Hitched. Photo credit: suzanne-ermann.com}

5. Focus on the big picture. Shopping for a custom ordered gown often requires a fair bit of imagination, since the sample sizes rarely fit perfectly. Do your best to look past the clips and elastic, and remember that when YOUR dress comes in, it will be tailored to fit you, and won’t have been tried on by other brides-to-be (which can often lead to wrinkled or faded fabric).  Also, think about what the finished product will look like in your photos, at the location you’ve chosen, with the flowers that you’re considering, and standing next to your groom. Of course, his heart will melt regardless of what you’re wearing, but sometimes when you’re down to 2 or 3 dresses, picturing him standing next to you will help make the decision clear.

{Hitched gowns. Photo credit: Logan Martin Photography}

Hitched is located at 1523 Wisconsin Ave. NW in historic Georgetown. To make an appointment with us, please call 202-333-6162, or send an email to [email protected]. To see our complete list of designers and upcoming events, please visit us online at hitchedsalon.com.

Thank you SO much to Leigh Ann & the Hitched staff for this very helpful advice today...happy dress shopping ladies!

Comments

[Chrissy from the Perfect Palette]

love this post.

[sara]

i love #5 and the insight of picturing yourself next to the groom. i actually pictured myself having the first dance in my dress, and that's how i knew it was the right one!

[louboutin]

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[wholesale clothing]

Both pretty! how I wish to wear that kind of wedding dress in my wedding.

-mikee

[weddingdresses]

From my experience, it’s necessary to bring a companion while selecting wedding dress. This companion can be your mother or friend. She should know you and what’s best for you well. You should pay attention to the following two points, first, to ensure that she would not impose her own views on you; second, no mother and friend accompany you together, because both of them will let you try on the most suitable one in their minds, and you will feel at a loss. You may get nothing more than exhaustion a whole day.

[Ellison]

I loved the dress shown above . I was in a search of one of the best wedding dress and then I came across your site and believe me I was really amazed by watching the huge collection of dresses.