Photo Courtesy of Rami Al Ali

For us women, perhaps the most important factor at a wedding is the bridal gown – oh, and the groom too, but we’ll come back to that on at a later date. We’ve all, at one point or another, dreamt of walking down the aisle in a dress so vast, it would probably put the rest of the dresses to shame. After all, a bridal gown is the one thing you’ll always keep – again, apart from the groom.

So, it only seems fair we make sure to pick the perfect dress, ergo, the one that will surely complement our style and body in the best kind of way. So how can you, a perfectly busy bride, optimize your shopping skills and search for your dream gown? Here’s how.

1-    Do enough research before anything else. In other words, get inspired from the bridal looks that have caught your attention. Filter the cuts alongside the designers you love and keep them archived for future references.

2-    Here, you’ll have to make a choice between buying ready dresses and having yours custom-made. Don’t be afraid of made-to-measure gowns, as they will only render your look unique.

3-    Once you make a choice, schedule appointments with many boutiques and/or designers and surround yourself with a couple of your most trusted sources. You need someone to face you with the facts and be completely transparent with you.

4-    Rest assured that your opinion matters the most. So if you’re completely head-over-heels in love with your dress, buy it, no matter what they say!

5-    Finally, make sure you enjoy this unforgettable experience. Sit back, relax and let this memory be forever engraved in your heart. 

Cindy Menassa