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Tips for Choosing the Perfect Wedding Dress

Tips for Choosing the Perfect Wedding Dress

March 14, 20232 min read

Your wedding dress is one of the most important aspects of your special day. It's the dress you'll be wearing in all your wedding photos and memories, so it's important to choose the perfect one. With so many different styles and designs to choose from, it can be overwhelming to find the right dress. In this blog post, we will share some tips for choosing the perfect wedding dress.

  1. Set a Budget: Before you start shopping for a wedding dress, set a budget. Wedding dresses can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, so it's important to know how much you can afford to spend.

  2. Start Early: It's never too early to start shopping for a wedding dress. Start looking for your dress at least 6-9 months before your wedding day to ensure you have enough time for alterations and fittings.

  3. Do Your Research: Do your research before you start shopping for a wedding dress. Look at different styles and designs online or in bridal magazines to get an idea of what you like and what will flatter your body type.

  4. Choose the Right Style: Choose a wedding dress style that flatters your body type and suits your personal style. For example, if you're petite, an A-line or ball gown dress may be more flattering than a sheath dress.

  5. Consider the Venue: Consider the venue and theme of your wedding when choosing a wedding dress. If you're having a beach wedding, a lightweight and flowy dress may be more appropriate than a heavy ball gown.

  6. Bring the Right Undergarments: Bring the right undergarments to your dress fittings, including a strapless bra and shape wear. This will help you get an accurate idea of how the dress will fit and look on your wedding day.

  7. Don't Forget About Comfort: While you want to look beautiful on your wedding day, you also want to feel comfortable. Choose a dress that you can move and dance in, and that won't be too heavy or uncomfortable to wear for several hours.

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I want you to know that I am a "PORTRAIT ARTIST." It's my PLANNING, my THOUGHTS and my SKILLS as a photographer for the last twenty years that I have to offer you. I am EXCITED to meet you and can't wait for that day after the wedding when you to walk into the studio to view your "MASTERPIECE Portrait" for the first time. This is the most PERSONAL imagery and on every brides MUST-HAVE list. This is what you DREAM of and what you have worked so hard to achieve. All YOUR planning, shopping, hard decisions, time and money have resulted in this MEMORY you will have for a LIFETIME. You can TRUST that this is done right.

Lisa Duncan

I want you to know that I am a "PORTRAIT ARTIST." It's my PLANNING, my THOUGHTS and my SKILLS as a photographer for the last twenty years that I have to offer you. I am EXCITED to meet you and can't wait for that day after the wedding when you to walk into the studio to view your "MASTERPIECE Portrait" for the first time. This is the most PERSONAL imagery and on every brides MUST-HAVE list. This is what you DREAM of and what you have worked so hard to achieve. All YOUR planning, shopping, hard decisions, time and money have resulted in this MEMORY you will have for a LIFETIME. You can TRUST that this is done right.

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