Whether you are a romantic purist with more traditional style, prefer to dress more casual or masculine, or somewhere inbetween: every person wants to feel good in what they wear on their big day. But what should you pay attention to when you go dress hunting? In this blog I have provided 8 practical tips to help with this tough decision!

1. Trying Different Styles

If you think you know for sure, you want a princess dress with ruffles, stones, and a long train. Of course we recommend looking for this dream dress, but don't get hung up on styles. You might surprise yourself! For example, it may just be that a simple dress suits your figure better. Or you prefer the feeling of satin instead of lace. Or you find a train too uncomfortable and want to be able to sit and dance better. By trying out different models, even the most obscure ones, you can be sure that you will walk down the aisle in a dress that is tailor-made for you.

2. Cheap is Expensive

Scoring a wedding dress on a dime is usually not a good idea. You won't be the first bride to rip the seam or stand with the zipper in her hand after a visit to the toilet. If you're on a budget, we recommend looking at second-hand and vintage stores, or renting a dress. Many online shops that advertise being inexpensive cut a lot of corners. Fear not, you can still save a lot of money and without compromising on quality.

3. The More the (not) Merrier

Of course, you should not pick out a wedding dress alone. But make sure you do not bring too many people with you. The more people involved, the more opinions, the more difficult to make choices. Three or four people is usually a sweet spot. Make sure these are people who you go to in your daily life for other advice, as they will provide you with honest and personal guidance.

4. Fit is Everything

Sagging bodices, tight straps, open backs: if the fit is not right, you will look anything but charming. So move around while trying them on - throw your hands in the air, dance, bend over, hug people, etc. That way you can be sure that you look good at all times. Even if it's your dream dress, if it doesn't fit, your wedding day won't feel like a dream!

6. Time is Money

When you try on wedding dresses, the salesperson will definitely come with dresses that you wouldn't want to be found dead in. Now, you can try them on as a way to figure out what you don't like, but also be honest. This way, the salesperson can help you better and the chance that you will find the dress is many times greater. Also, make sure to visit different shops, scour through the racks, and leaf through magazines. You should be aware of all the possibilities so that you can get married in the dress of your dreams.

7. Trust Your Gut

One thing is for sure: when you wear the dress, you know it. Does everyone say that a dress looks gorgeous on you, but you have doubts? Then don't do it. Does the salesperson recommend a different style on you, but you don't feel great in it? You want to shine like never before on the big day, and that is only possible in a dress that you feel good in. At the end of the day, you know yourself best. Trust yourself.