Don’t Compromise on Your Wedding Gown.
The wedding gown you choose says so much about your personality and the style of your wedding day. Whilst your wedding day is only one day, it is possibly the most important day of your life with memories that will last forever.
It is best to choose your venue and decide on the theme of your wedding before choosing your dress, For example a bride getting married on a beach should choose a classic and informal style whilst an indoor, more formal venue would suit an elegant or vintage gown. But don’t leave choosing your gown to the last minute! Most gowns are imported and can take up to four months to arrive in South Africa.
Spend as much as you can on your wedding gown – the bride is the one thing from the day that everyone remembers. A rule of thumb is to spend not less than 15% of your total wedding budget on your dress. Even if you are on a budget (like most modern brides are today) remember not to skimp on the one wedding gown.
The best ways to get ideas of styles you like is to search wedding and designer websites on the internet as well as local and international wedding magazines. Certain styles flatter some figures more than others. Try on various gowns to get an idea of what suites your body type and makes you feel most confident. Don’t get locked into the idea of having a white wedding dress. White doesn’t suite all skin tones and a “boob tube” doesn’t suite each bride – to – be!
If possible, don’t shop alone. Take someone with you, like your mom, maid of honour or bridesmaid whose opinion you value completely.
But most of all - have fun choosing your wedding gown!
The wedding gown you choose says so much about your personality and the style of your wedding day. Whilst your wedding day is only one day, it is possibly the most important day of your life with memories that will last forever.
It is best to choose your venue and decide on the theme of your wedding before choosing your dress, For example a bride getting married on a beach should choose a classic and informal style whilst an indoor, more formal venue would suit an elegant or vintage gown. But don’t leave choosing your gown to the last minute! Most gowns are imported and can take up to four months to arrive in South Africa.
Spend as much as you can on your wedding gown – the bride is the one thing from the day that everyone remembers. A rule of thumb is to spend not less than 15% of your total wedding budget on your dress. Even if you are on a budget (like most modern brides are today) remember not to skimp on the one wedding gown.
The best ways to get ideas of styles you like is to search wedding and designer websites on the internet as well as local and international wedding magazines. Certain styles flatter some figures more than others. Try on various gowns to get an idea of what suites your body type and makes you feel most confident. Don’t get locked into the idea of having a white wedding dress. White doesn’t suite all skin tones and a “boob tube” doesn’t suite each bride – to – be!
If possible, don’t shop alone. Take someone with you, like your mom, maid of honour or bridesmaid whose opinion you value completely.
But most of all - have fun choosing your wedding gown!
