It is ha
rd to believe it has been ten years since I was looking for the perfect dress. I remember spending hours studying the wedding magazines and wishing I could afford a beautiful Vera Wang dress. But sadly, I did not come into a fortune by winning the lottery or by inheriting money from a rich dying uncle. So I had to pick out a more reasonable dress that still made my dream come true and didn’t hurt my already screaming savings account.
When looking for THE dress, it is important to remember a few things….First, be sure to leave yourself plenty of time to try on many, many dresses from a variety of different shops and boutiques. Trust me, you don’t want to rush into a decision and end up with something Britney Spears wore at her many weddings. Second, try on a wide variety of different styles. A friend of mine always talked about wearing a dress that was off the shoulder but when she tried on some dresses she found that she actually like one with long lace sleeves. Third, have a clear idea of the time of year you are getting married. Summer can be hot and winter can be cold. Bottom line is you want to be comfortable. Lastly, if you are looking for a bargin, consider some of the annual sales like the Running of the Brides in Boston or some bargin stores like David’s Bridal. There are so many knock-offs these days. You can still get the dress you dream about without breaking your budget.
