{"id":2429,"date":"2020-12-16T00:56:14","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T16:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theweddingplanner.com.hk\/staging\/?p=2429"},"modified":"2024-04-26T04:56:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T20:56:09","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-wedding-dress-shopping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theweddingplanner.com.hk\/staging\/the-ultimate-guide-to-wedding-dress-shopping\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Dress Shopping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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It\u2019s the moment you\u2019ve been waiting for since you were a little girl (or at least the third date):\u00a0wedding dress shopping<\/a>. Whether you know exactly what style you want or you have no clue where to begin, the experience doesn't have to be daunting. We consulted with bridal salon experts to get the lowdown on everything you need to know about wedding dress shopping, from finding the perfect wedding dress to picking the perfect veil and bridal accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow these steps to easily find\u00a0\u201cthe one\u201d<\/a>\u2014and have fun along the way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Let the Games Begin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you begin wedding dress shopping, there are seemingly endless styles: billowy\u00a0ball gowns,\u00a0strapless mermaids, long-sleeved illusion dresses, spaghetti-strap sheaths. The list goes on and on. To find inspiration, browse wedding dresses by cut, see what real brides wore, and view the latest looks from Bridal Fashion Week (which happens every April and October).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start trying things on 10 to 12 months before your big day so you can order by the six- to eight-month deadline most salons require. If you don\u2019t have that much lead time, you may still be able to get a made-to-order gown; some can be produced in as few as four weeks. Just be ready to pay for the convenience: It\u2019s usually an additional 10 to 15 percent, not including rush alteration fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Decide How to Shop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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The traditional salon has a curated selection from different labels (or a single one if you go to a designer\u2019s store, like Carolina Herrera\u2019s New York City boutique). The best shops pair each bride with a dedicated stylist for an hour-long\u00a0appointment,<\/a>\u00a0with no more than two brides in the store at a time. At larger salons in Hong Kong, many gowns are held in the back, so it\u2019s important to share your vision and budget with the sales consultant so she can pull the right styles for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, be sure to ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n