It’s time! You’ve dreamed about your wedding dress before you were even engaged, and the time is finally here to go shopping and say “Yes!” With so many decisions to make and details to consider, it’s crucial to come equipped with these five wedding dress appointment essentials to make the most out of your dress shopping experience. Schedule an appointment with your locally owned bridal boutique and get ready! Here are the top five things you should bring with you to your appointment…

1. PROPER UNDERGARMETS

The foundation of any bridal look starts with the right undergarments. Consider nude-colored, seamless underwear or body-contouring shapewear such as Spanx to ensure a smooth silhouette under various dress styles. While most brides will opt to try on gowns without a bra, if you feel more comfortable, a strapless bra is preferred. 

2. INSPIRATION

We know you’ve been pinning to your Pinterest board for years so give your stylist access to your thoughts! Sharing photos, ideas, and being open to trying new things will help your stylist determine which dresses will be the perfect fit.

3. A SUPPORTIVE GROUP

This one cannot be stressed enough. Surrounding yourself with the right people will make a huge difference in your dress shopping experience. Keep your group to an intimate number, three or less is wonderful. Make sure these guests are supportive of your voice and encourage you to choose what makes YOU feel your best. A loud voice can often make your appointment more stressful. Or worse, not any fun at all.

4. KEY DECISION MAKERS

When shopping, it’s important to bring the people you need in order to purchase your gown. Is your mom purchasing the gown? Do you absolutely need your sister in order to say yes? Those are the people you want to bring with you to your appointment! It’s very common for brides to find their gown at their first appointment, or even first day shopping, and not having your key decision makers there to share in the moment can feel like a total bust.

5. MONEY

There’s nothing worse than going to your appointment, falling in love with your gown, and having to walk away because you were not prepared. Make sure to shop when you’re ready to buy. This means you have the money set aside to purchase your gown or make a deposit. Purchasing off-the-rack? Typically stores require payment in full, so make sure you are ready if you are purchasing to take home the same day. 

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