How To Choose The Right Wedding Dress

Firstly congratulations on being engaged. This is probably the most important dress purchase of your life so we think it is crucial that you get it right. You should find a dress that you not only love, but one that flatters your figure and suits your personality. Our policy has always been "your wedding dress is as important to us as it is to you" and we think the experience of choosing your dress should be enjoyable. To help you make it so, we offer for your consideration the following pointers. Take your time, read and inwardly digest. It is all common sense.

Practicalities

Think about how long you will be in your wedding dress, and what it has to go through. What will the temperature be? Will you be getting onto a boat, getting into a helicopter or stepping up into a horse drawn carriage? Will you be dancing and how vigorously? Sitting, standing or dancing you need to be comfortable. Talking of comfort make certain your shoes are. Wear low heels if you must but never a flat shoe as women tend to walk less elegantly in flat heels.

Before Setting Out To Mustoe & Knowles

You the bride can and should, simulate your part in the "wedding day" by implementing some basic steps.

• Wear white or flesh coloured underwear.
• Invest in a new brassiere which will lift your bust, thereby lengthening your waist and aesthetically defining your figure.
• Decide how you intend to dress your hair and fix it as best you can by yourself. The set of your hair and the shape it creates will affect which neckline is most suitable.

At The Bridal Shop

It is all magic, optical illusion plays a part in enhancing your figure. A wide boat neckline will make your waist seem smaller than it really is. A fitted bodice into an "A" line or full skirt will conceal a hip measurement you would rather not have published. A gown cut with a through line from shoulder to hem will give an impression of height. While trying on gowns it is important to see yourself in a style that you had not envisaged would suit you. You may find yourself in the dress of your dreams. Please remember when making the big decision we, at our showroom are there to help you. Lastly allow sufficient time for the ordering and making of your gown, at least 4 to 6 months. Don't worry if you haven't allowed enough time as we do offer a fast-track service.

Good luck with your search and we look forward to making your gown.