Do's and Don'ts of Choosing Wedding Dresses in Pretoria
Choosing a wedding dress can be a really exciting part of getting married in Gauteng. Most girls dream of that perfect dress, and usually brides have quite a good idea what they would like to go for when choosing a dress. But even if you know what you want, choosing the best one for you of all the wedding dresses in Pretoria or Gauteng could be harder than you think as there are so many stunning dresses available. Luckily there are some tips you can follow that will help you to make a more informed decision.
Choosing a Wedding Dress Do’s:
Focus on all parts of the dress. Sometimes brides get fixated on the full skirt, the beading and the frills and they do not pay enough attention to the top of the dress. Remember that the top of the dress will get the most focus, as it is close to the facial line and this is where people tend to look. Also take into account that most wedding pictures are taken from the waist up, and that intricate detail in the dress will be much more visible in the bodice than the skirts. It is therefore essential that most of the detail such as beading or buttons are concentrated in the top half of the dress and echoed by the bottom half.
Do your dress shopping early in the day. Why? Because this is when you (and the bridal shop staff!) are fresh and happy. Being tired, hot or annoyed will not help anybody to make a good choice. If possible, schedule a few days off work in order to make wedding arrangements and use these days for dress searching.
Focus on your body type. Also, do not get confused with modern fashions, celebrity styles and other influences. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable in the dress and that it suits your body and lifestyle. Choose the shape of dress that will highlight the good parts of your body and hide the not-so-fantastic bits that you are not very fond of. Also remember that you are not very likely to feel comfortable in a modern creation if you are essentially a conservative person who would perhaps feel better wearing a vintage creation. Find something that compliments both your silhouette and personality.
Do pick a dress that is relatively stylish and non-trendy. Think of your wedding album and photographs in twenty years’ time, it is a lot better to find something that is elegant and timeless as this will not date the pictures and you will not end up looking like you did with your trendy dress at your matric farewell. This will also enable you (if you should want to do so later) to sell the dress to a wedding dress company. Trendy dresses will go out of fashion, and you will have a hard time selling it to anyone!
Take photos of the dresses that you try on. This will enable you not to only trust in the mirror and will also be a good memory jogger after you have tried on 20 dresses in one sitting and went home in despair. It will also allow you to get a good look at the silhouette and the fit in the back of the dress, which you cannot always see clearly in the mirror. Beware however that some shops do not allow you to photograph their creations and you will have to ask permission to do so beforehand.
Choosing a Wedding Dress Don’ts:
Don’t get caught up with media hype and bridal magazines. Yes, it is fun to page through all the books and websites to find the best wedding dresses in Pretoria and surrounds, but don’t forget to remain true to the initial idea that you had before you started looking at dresses. This is usually the most instinctive choice for a dress for you, and usually the most suitable.
Don’t travel too far or try on every wedding dress in every shop. If you do this, you will find it can be overwhelming, tiring and confusing. Brides often get wedding dress overload when they have to try on all the dresses in every shop. A good tip is to stay close to home, if you live in Gauteng find your favorite designers locally and go to the shops that stock their wedding dresses in Pretoria and surrounds. This way you can remain true to your own preferences without having to travel long distances to find your best dress!
Don’t take too many people with you to the fittings! It could be tempting to make a day out with the whole bridal party, but having too many opinions and trying to please everyone is a recipe for disaster. Try to keep your dress party limited to two or maximum three people who understand your style!
At Dreamdress Wedding Boutique we stock some of the most stylish and elegant wedding dresses in Pretoria, and we are focused on making your experience of choosing your perfect dress as painless and as pleasant as possible. Book a fitting with us today and we will help you find your perfect dress!
Looking for the Perfect Wedding Dresses in Gauteng and Surrounds?
With the sublime weather and stunning locations there is really no reason why you should not get married in Gauteng. It is even more practical if you have family and friends flying in from overseas or even from domestic locations. Gauteng is ideally located for easy reach and has a range of fantastic venues within an hour’s drive from the airport. For these reasons it is a very popular place to get married, especially if you would like some part of the wedding to take place outdoors. So, if you are planning to get married in Gauteng, it makes total sense to select one of the perfect wedding dresses created in Gauteng. This area is a jewel when it comes to fashion statements, and the region is flooded with talented wedding dress designers who can create the most fantastic wedding statement dresses for your wedding.
If you are looking for such a designer collection, look no further than Dreamdress Wedding Boutique in Gauteng. We have a wide range of designer dresses in a variety of price ranges that will most certainly suit you. We also offer great advice on accessories, adjustments and fittings. It could be difficult to choose the most perfect dress from a wide range of already awesome dresses, but there are some guidelines you can follow in order to make a better informed decision.
Focus on Top!
Ensure that you take the whole dress into consideration. It is easy to get distracted by a fantastic clinched waist, ribbons in the back and full and embroidered skirt, but you have to consider that the top half of the dress is usually where most of the focus will be. It is also the part that is most visible on photos and where people tend to look. Ensure that the detail you would like to display is on the top or the bodice of the dress so that it is easy to see in the wedding pictures later. Ideally the detail in the top half should be where the money is spent and this detail should be echoed in the bottom half, not the other way around!
Be the Early Bird
Take a day off to do your dress shopping and go early in the morning when you, your entourage and the bridal shop consultants are still bright and breezy. Shopping in haste during a crowded lunch hour is a recipe for disaster, and it is essential that you have time to try on a few dresses and compare them at your leisure. Your bridal dress is a large investment, not only financially but also in how you will feel on the day, so make sure that you have time to look at a wide variety in a relaxed atmosphere in order to find the right one for you.
Avoid the Brady Bunch Syndrome
Don’t take your whole family and your entire entourage with you when choosing a dress. Wedding dress shopping is already a stressful exercise, and appeasing opinions of people who really should not be there just makes things more stressful and difficult, and you bound the make incorrect choices just to keep everyone happy.
Don’t Follow the Hype
It is easy to get distracted by new fashions in celebrity magazines and fall prey to getting the most modern wedding dresses in Gauteng. Remember that a wedding dress is usually a timeless classic that can be accessorized with period touches. Ideally the correct dress should be one that your daughter can also wear twenty or more years later without looking out of date or out of place in that era. Keep in mind that you will still be looking at your wedding pictures for some time later and you don’t want to look like a fashion victim in five years’ time!
Snap the Dresses!
Remember to take pictures of all the dresses you try on, get someone to take these from different angles. You may not be able to see clearly what your dress will look like from behind or the side and having pictures will allow you to get a good look from all angles. This gives you a better vantage point for a better decision. The snaps also serve as a reminder of styles or dresses you have already tried so that you don’t waste time trying on dresses that do not work for you.
If you are at all confused about your choice of dress, ask your local wedding consultant at Dreamdress Wedding Boutique in Gauteng. We will help you find what you need!
Are You Looking for Wedding Dress Hire in Pretoria?
Weddings are very romantic and most women (and girls) dream of getting married in splendor, romance, elegance and style, and while the location, decor and smooth running of events are very important, the dress usually ends up being one of the things that can make or break a day. Weddings can be very costly, and adding a wedding dress to the already expensive tab can be very stressful for the parties getting married, and for those who are paying for the wedding!
Nobody would want a bride to compromise on her wedding dress, but if a dress is bought that is too expensive, it inevitably means that compromises have to be made with the rest of the wedding to absorb the cost of an expensive dress. Perhaps a cheaper venue can be sourced, flowers be less elaborate or even choosing a cheaper menu for the reception are all options that can bring down the cost of the wedding in order for the bride to afford her dream dress. Of course, the most practical way of having a dream wedding and wearing a dream dress is to hire a wedding dress. Dreamdress Wedding Boutique is a great place to start looking for wedding dress hire in Pretoria and Gauteng as we have a large range of romantic designer dresses that will take your breath away.
When choosing wedding dress hire instead of purchasing a dress, you can save a lot of money that can instead be spent on the wedding or the honeymoon. Brides often feel that hiring a dress instead of buying one will totally justify the extra few days in their favorite honeymoon spot, but if you’re still unsure, here are a few reasons why you should consider renting a dress.
You Can Afford Your Dream Dress!
If you rent instead of buy you will be able to wear a dress that you otherwise would not be able to afford. This gives you a wide range of expensive dresses to choose from, and you will not be as restricted by budget as those who are buying the dress. You will also be able to choose more expensive accessories to go with the dress. Dreamdress Wedding Boutique are well known for excellent wedding dress hire service in Pretoria, and if you remain unconvinced, do pay us a visit. We can show you some of the most beautiful wedding dresses in peak condition, and you may just change your mind.
Save Money! Need We Say More?
We all know how it feels to skimp on one thing to be able to afford another, and now your dress does not have to be one of those issues. You make the sums, work out how much it will cost buy your ideal dress versus renting it. You will be surprised at how much money you save. Not all of us can afford lavish weddings, especially in the current economic conditions, and being able to shave some excess cost off the dress may just give you the wedding you would love. Traditions have also changed, no longer is the father of the bride responsible for paying the wedding, and many brides find themselves in a position where they are helping to pay for the wedding. Instead of spending a fortune on a dress that you will probably never wear again, why not opt for wedding dress hire? It is much cheaper and you are not saddled with a large dress afterwards.
Buying is Often Not Very Practical
If you consider how much money you spend on your dress versus how much wear you will get out of the dress, there is almost no correlation. Yes, it would be great to wear a dream dress on the wedding, but hiring a dress will ensure that you do not spend money on an object that is impractical later on. So, unless you view your dress as a valuable piece that has to be passed on to younger girls in the family for their weddings, chances are that it is going to hang in your cupboard for a while and then you are just going to throw it out or give it to someone else.
More Expensive Accessories, Anyone?
It is a well-known fact that accessories can make or break a look. Skimping on your accessories or choosing cheaper pieces because you spent all your money on buying an expensive dress could bring down the whole look, even if the dress is expensive. And if you have more money to spend on accessories you can use this to dress up the look and not drag it down.
If you would like to know more about wedding dress hire in Pretoria and surrounds, contact our wonderful wedding consultants at Dreamdress Wedding Boutique. We have everything you will need, including a wonderful range of dresses to hire and to buy. Visit us today!