For a lot of brides, the main focus of wedding planning is selecting the perfect bridal gown. Make sure you are planning ahead to get the gown that's perfect for you and your wedding venue.
Time permitting, TheKnot.com recommends that brides start thinking about their wedding dress about a year before their wedding.
One of the first things brides should do is figure out how much money they have to spend on their wedding dress. When determining a budget make sure to leave room for alterations, a veil, shoes, jewelry and other accessories.
Next, brides should start to think about what kind of style of dress they are looking for. To determine the overall look of the dress TheKnot.com recommends basing it on the wedding venue. The more formal the venue, the more formal the gown needs to be. On the other hand, if the wedding is taking place on the beach, then the bride should look for something less formal.
Before actually heading out to the bridal shops brides should look through pictures of wedding dresses to determine what look they like. When looking at styles, brides should also determine what fit will look best on their body type. This will help give brides some direction when they actually start to shop for the dress.
The most anticipated part of selecting a wedding dress is shopping. Brides should select a small group of trusted friends and family members to accompany her when she starts trying on dresses. With so many choices, brides will need a trusted group to help determine what looks best on her. According to TheKnot.com, brides should aim to have purchased a wedding dress about eight months before the wedding. This will allow plenty of time for fittings and alterations.