218279 1324 Sex & Relationships Weddings Bridal Dresses and Accessories true Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:31:49 -0700 wedding dress, dress, wedding, weddings, bridal dresses, dresses, marriage, bride, bridal How To Buy a Wedding Dress http://www.howcast.com/videos/218279-How-To-Buy-a-Wedding-Dress http://www.howcast.com/videos/218279-How-To-Buy-a-Wedding-Dress/edit approved 0 Hilary_White http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 71 89560 1 0 Step Get started early Start shopping for custom-made gowns nine months to a year before the wedding date. You may need six months to allow for alterations.

]]> 89561 2 0 Step Know your budget Know what your budget is before you shop. Extras, such as veil, shoes, and accessories, can cost $500 or more. Plan to spend about 10 percent of your total wedding budget on your clothes.

]]> 89562 3 0 Step Consider the setting, time of day, and formality Consider the setting, time of day, and level of formality of your wedding before shopping for a dress. An outdoor, daytime wedding will be more casual than a formal, evening affair in a house of worship.

]]> 89563 4 0 Step List adjectives Know what you want. Make a list of adjectives that describe how you want to look and feel on your wedding day. But keep an open mind, too, and listen to suggestions from salespeople and friends.

]]> 89564 5 0 Step Get a friend’s advice and shop around Ask married friends for advice on where to shop. Visit several shops, bridal outlets and warehouses, consignment shops, and sample sales to see which ones provide you with the best service or selection. You can also look online.

]]> 89565 6 0 Tip Shop on a weekday to avoid the weekend crush of buyers. You’ll have more of the salesperson’s attention and time.

]]> 89566 7 0 Step Come prepared to take the dress for a spin Bring a flesh-colored strapless bra for trying on strapless dresses and wear your wedding shoes or ones of a similar height. Walk, sit, bend, and even dance in the dress to gauge ease of movement.

]]> 89567 8 0 Tip Schedule two to three alterations in advance and ask for a written estimate of alterations or a referral to a good seamstress.

]]> 89568 9 0 Step Get delivery date in writing and use credit card Make sure the delivery date and the deposit paid are noted on your receipt. Credit card payment offers greater buyer protection.

]]> 89569 10 0 Step Enjoy peace of mind Enjoy peace of mind knowing that you’ll be walking down the aisle in the dress of your dreams.

]]> 89570 11 0 Fact Did you know? The most popular month for a wedding is June. January is the least popular.

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