One of the most important aspects of your wedding, if not the most important aspect, is choosing your wedding gown. What’s a bride to do with so many choices? Here’s what the experts from Mississippi bridal boutiques and bridal gown boutiques in Premier Bride of Mississippi recommend.
Plan early, order early.
Bobbie Jefcoat (Mimi), owner of Mimi’s Bridal & Formalwear in Laurel, Mississippi with her daughter, Cindy Williams, recommends the following:
Plan early, order early because it can take up to 14 weeks to get some gowns manufactured. This applies to the mothers, dresses as well. Keep an open mind when shopping for your gown; most of the time, brides end up buying something totally different from what they originally planned on. Once you have made your decision and made the purchase, Stop Looking and move on to something else.
Keep an Open Mind
Mary Johnson, owner of Imaginations Bridal in Brookhaven, MS, with her daughter, Anna, says this:
When selecting your gown, be open minded to trying on all styles and all designs. This means you must be comfortable with the salon consultant working with you. Don’t be afraid to talk and communicate with her. Tell the consultant what you like and don’t like. Do you want a special button, sleeve, neckline, fabric? Tell your consultant what you envision. With so many designers and gowns, they can usually find it for you. We have found that with nine out of 10 brides their final choice is not what they came into Imaginations Bridal thinking they wanted for their wedding dress. For example, the silhouette is a popular style. Everyone loves the fit and flare, but it may not be the right style for your body. Be open minded and trust the salon consultant.
First Intuition is Your Best
Dorcas Prince, owner of Low’s Bridal & Formal in Brinkley, AR and the largest bridal salon west of the Mississippi River feels…
Yes, you can buy the first dress you try on or the first dress with which you fall in love. Don’t talk yourself out of it. If this is the dress you envisioned, buy it now. If you wait or procrastinate, you may go back to the salon and the dress is not there. Top this with time constraints; you may not have enough time to order your gown. Trust your first instinct! Allow yourself plenty of time to order your wedding dress and all the accessories. This way everything is in and you are ready to go. Most wedding dresses are now from overseas. With the fabric, bead work and intricate designs, you need a minimum of four months and that’s without delays. We strongly advise 6 months to one year. Get your gown in early (and your veil) so you’ll have plenty of time for alterations and your bridal portrait.
For a bridal boutique in your area and bridal salons in the Mississippi, go to www.premierbridems.com/wedding-bridal-salons