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A wedding dress is a dress worn by a bride at her wedding ceremony. In Western weddings, wedding dresses are typically white or ivory in color.

Contents 1 Shopping Tips 2 Online Shopping 3 Sales Tips 4 Fitting Tips 5 Trends 6 Dress Styles 7 Cleaning, Preservation, and Storage 8 Weddingbee Posts

Shopping Tips

• Most bridal gowns run a size or two large.
• Try on a broad range of styles, even ones you don't think you will like.
• Wedding dresses can take up to 6 months to come in so start shopping early.
• Wear a strapless bra or any additional undergarments if you feel uncomfortable undressing in front of your bridal consultant.
• Shop around as prices on the same style can vary from store to store.
• Do not buy a dress in a smaller size with plans to lose weight.
• Don't feel pressured to make a purchase right away.

Online Shopping

There are stores online that sell dresses couple hundred dollars cheaper than actual retail salons. They do not have any overhead that accompanies a brick and mortar building so they can pass along those savings to the consumers. A tip for shopping online is definitely to shop in retails first trying on several sizes and style to get an idea of which dresses fit you. Then you can do a little research and order the same dress online.

Sales Tips

• Sign up at your local dress shop for more information on sample sales.
• Go to your local Running of the brides event.
• Visit sample sale boutiques that essentially sell wedding gown sample from designers and retailers nationwide, at prices 25-75% off.

Fitting Tips

• Schedule alterations well in advance of your wedding date, as you may require up to 3 alteration appointments.
• Bring the shoes and undergarments you will wear on your wedding day so the dress can be altered accordingly.
• Bring your veil so you can see your entire wedding ensemble together.
• Discuss the different types of bustles that will work with your dress.

Trends

• Trash the dress
• Donating your dress
• Day after shoot

Dress Styles

• Princess
• Mermaid

Cleaning, Preservation, and Storage

• Insert tips here.

Weddingbee Posts

The Bees Dresses

• Dressed to Impress by Miss Powder Puff
• Dress Shopping is Over! by Miss Dumpling
• A Wedding in a Week: The Dress by Mrs. Pineapple
• My Real Dress by Mrs. Cream Puff
• A Sneak Peek by Mrs. Jasmine
• Here She Is by Mrs. Hydrangea
• And The Winner Is... by Mrs. Bubblegum
• Finding "The" Dress, Part Two by Mrs. Cupcake
• I Finally Found Her by Mrs. Gardenia
• A "Fit"-ful Sunday by Mrs. Magnolia
• Here It Is by Mrs. Flamingo
• First Fitting by Mrs. Peppermint
• Playing Dress-Up, Part 3 by Mrs. Chickadee
• First Time Is The Charm by Mrs. Penguin
• It Is FINISHED! by Mrs. Eggplant
• And Now For The Dress! by Mrs. Daffodil
• Wedding Details by Mrs. Caramel
• My $100 Wedding Dress by Mrs. Lollipop
• Da Dress, Da Dress! by Mrs. Petunia
• The Top 5 by Mrs. Radish
• My Dress Saga by Mrs. Peony
• The Legend of Zelda by Mrs. Green Tea
• All the Dress That's Fit To Print by Mrs. Cherry Pie
• The White Dress… or Pearl in My Case by Mrs. Espresso
• Playing Dress Up by Mrs. Lemonade
• Evelyn: The First Fitting by Mrs. Avocado
• Another Dress Weekend and The “One”! by Miss Champagne
• The DWess - And Then There Was One by Mrs. Sea Breeze

Two Dress Brides

• True Life Confessions Of A 2 Dress Bride by Mrs. Shortcake
• A Tale of Two Dresses by Mrs. Tulip
• I Was A 3-Dress Bride by Mrs. Plum
• Buyer's Remorse by Mrs. Petunia
• Chronicles of a Two Dress Bride, Part I by Mrs. Toucan
• Chronicles of a Two Dress Bride, Part II by Mrs. Toucan
• Chronicles of a Two Dress Bride, Part III by Mrs. Toucan

Dress Shopping Store or Online

• House of Brides Experience by Mrs. Penguin

Custom Dresses

• Dressmaker, Dressmaker, Make Me A Dress by Mrs. Hummingbird
• Making The Dress: Step by Step by Mrs. Hummingbird
• See My Dress! by Mrs. Hummingbird
• My Dress Is Done! by Mrs. Hummingbird
• Dressmaker Dressmaker Make Me A Dress by Mrs. Snowpea
• My First Dress Fitting by Mrs. Snowpea
• Second Fitting by Mrs. Snowpea
• 3rd Fitting and a Surprise by Mrs. Snowpea
• Project Pomway: Runway Inspiration by Mrs. Pomegranate

Dress Inspiration

• Oscar Inspiration by Mrs. Radish
• Red Carpet Inspiration by Mrs. Radish
• "Red Carpet" Inspiration by Mrs. Dahlia
• Ann Barge Bridal Couture by Mrs. Flamingo
• Anyone Out There Find a Spiderman 2 Gown? by Mrs. Milkshake
• I Fold by Mrs. Green Tea
• Project Virtual Runway by Miss Hot Cocoa

Trashing the Dress

• Our Trash The Dress Session On The Beach by Mrs. Violet
• Ghostly And Delicate Details by Mrs. Bell Pepper
• Trash The Dress Bash by Mrs. Orchid
• Splashin' The Dress! by Mrs. Lemon
• Trash The Dress by Mrs. Peppermint
• Trash The Dress Bash In The OC by Mrs. Lemon
• Trash This Dress by Mrs. Bee

Dress Cleaning and Preservation

• Finally by Mrs. Plum
• Reader Email: After The Wedding by Reader Email
• What Is The Deal With Wedding Gown Preservation? by Mrs. Lollipop
• The Red Ballpoint Pen Stain Vs My Wedding Dress by Mrs. Tomato
• Wedding Gown Preservation by Mrs. Plum

Board Posts

• Netbride or House of Bride
• House of Brides
• House of Brides Online
• Wedding Dress Bargains
• Netbride
• How Early Do You Buy Your Dress?