5 Things To Know About Shopping For Your Gown You’ve never bought a dress like this before so here are five things you should consider before starting your shopping: • Don’t Bring an Entourage - a wedding dress is a personal statement of who you are as a bride, too many opinions and the dress becomes less and less about your preferences. 1 or 2 trusted colleagues (whether that is your mom, sister or a friend) keeps the focus on your dream wedding dress. • Buy from an independent Full Service Bridal Salon – for the most important gown of your life, don’t just trust it to anyone – the online site or the high pressured commission paid sales clerk at a chain store are not with you through the whole process - Fit is everything – trust an expert in fittings and alterations to help you pick the right dress for your body and to be there with you through the fitting process. • Know Your Budget – nothing is worse than falling in love with a dress you can not afford – what started as “just try it on for the fun of it” becomes a nightmare when you cannot have it and nothing else compares to it and that is no way to start your wedding planning. • Consider the Spirit of the Wedding - venue, weather and formality of the wedding should be considered when choosing your gown – if your venue screams “ultra formal” your gown should too or you may want to avoid fur and lush fabrics for a beach wedding. • Live your Fantasy – This is your dream and your big day so enjoy the process and wear what makes you feel beautiful – in the end that is what matters, you want to give your best self to your groom. *Editorial provided by Sandy Slama, Owner, Sandra Rose, LLC 6vWedding Planner 2017