The moment your partner proposes, the wedding planning officially begins. One of the first things you need to do is find the perfect dress. But with so many wedding dress shops in New York City, how do you find ‘the one’ without having to visit every store? Here are some tips on making the most of your visits to NYC wedding shops:
Start early – According to wedding planners, brides should be looking for the dress as early as eight months before the wedding. You need a long leeway especially if you are looking to get your gown custom designed at an NYC bridal shop.
Know what you want – Entering a bridal shop without knowing what you want is like being a kid and going into a candy shop. Everything looks pretty, and you will sure be overwhelmed. Have an idea of what cut and silhouette you prefer so that you can immediately zoom in on those dresses.
Know your budget – Nothing breaks a bride’s heart as much as finding out The Dress is way over the budget. Your dress is important, but you don’t want the rest of your wedding to look cheap because you spend everything on one garment.
Book appointments – It is important to book fittings, especially as the wedding date comes closer and closer. You might lose weight, so the dress may need some alterations.
Get help – You will need a second opinion from someone you trust—whether it be your mother, your friend, or a wedding planner. A wedding gown might seem to fit perfectly, but it may look weird from the back.
Listen to recommendations – NYC bridal shops have seen hundreds if not thousands of brides. They know what they are doing. It pays to listen to their advice.
Do your research –Aside from flipping through every bridal magazine you can get your hands on, it also helps if you know some terminologies, so you don’t get lost when you make inquiries. For example, it pays to know the difference between white, ivory, and champagne.
Bring your heels – When the fitting day comes, make sure to bring the shoes you are going to wear on your wedding day. If that’s not possible, any other shoes with the same heel height should do.
Get an app – You read that right. You can save a lot of time when you get a wedding planner app on your phone. A great app can show you all the NYC bridal shops and seamstress that you can visit, as well as connect you to other NYC brides. Some wedding planner apps can even set alarms when your appointment to your gown fitting is due.
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