WEDDING GOWN 101

Submitted by Rajo on Sun, 07/10/2011 - 21:41

Choosing a wedding gown is one of the most important decision a woman will ever have.

When you were a little girl, you got excited flipping the glossy pages of wedding magazines. You would pick the wedding gown you like and say: "This is how my wedding would look like on my wedding day."

The bride is the "centerpiece" of any wedding. All eyes will be on her, and of course on her dress of choice.

Here are some ways that you can consider when you are on the lookout for one:

KNOW YOUR LOGISTICS

Finalise the date, time and venue of your wedding. This information is very important because defines the kind of gown that you will be using. It makes decisions easier when you answer such questions as: "Will it be in the morning, afternoon or evening?", Will it be in the city, at the beach or in a hotel?"

GIVE YOURSELF A BUDGET

Setting a budget is very important. it gives you the parameters to the kind of gown that you can acquire. Be realistic as well, make sure your guests can eat & drink during the reception too.

CREATE A MOOD BOARD OR A SCRAP BOOK

A scrap book gives you the seeds of inspiration for your gown. From there, your designer or store can already get an idea to who you are as a person and as a bride.

KNOW THYSELF

Be critically honest about your skin colour, physique (body shape) and personality. All these will define the kind of gown that you will be wearing.

INVEST IN A GOOD UNDERWEAR

Not only will your husband appreciate this after the wedding, but proper underwear give the correct shape and can hide a "multiple of sins".

GET COMFORTABLE SHOES

Brides on the average stands on their feet for 5-6 hours during their wedding. I can not stress the value of comfort. Ladies, you can NEVER FEEL PRETTY WHEN YOUR SHOES ARE MURDERING YOUR FEET.

FIND OUT WHAT YOUR GROOM WILL WEAR

Ladies, although this is technically your day it would be smart to compliment what your groom is wearing. So you will both look stunning during your special day as well as in your photos together.

ACCESSORIZING

When choosing accessories for yourself on your wedding day, ere on the side on the side of "less is more". I normally suggest just wearing fabulous earrings and that's it. You don't want your jewelry to mask your natural glow.

TRY ON VARIOUS NECKLINES

Try on various necklines before deciding on the dress and take photos. Remember, photos don't lie (well almost… photoshoped pics, ladies)

HAVE FUN!

Designing, creating and shopping for your wedding gowns the most fun part of planing your wedding. I always say: "If you not having, take a step back, shake your nerves off, get back and have fun all over again!"

Below are some of my sketches. Hope you get some ideas.