Saturday, February 2, 2008

Your Wedding Dress - Budget and Style

You and your fiance are certainly the focus of your wedding. There is no doubt that all brides would like to be the most perfect ones on their weddings and it is also true for you. You will try to make everything in your wedding perfect. It is even more important for your wedding dress because it will directly affect how you look.

The first thing you will consider is the budget of the wedding gown. You will need to spend a certain amount of money on that. In fact the gown can be one of the most expensive items in your wedding. A gown can cost you up to several thousand US dollars. On the contrary, there are also gowns which cost only a few hundred dollars. You should consider your ability to pay before you set your budget.

It is true that you will want to order and buy the most perfect wedding dress. In fact there is nothing wrong about this. However, your "dreamed" gown may not be something you find affordable. If this is the case, it is suggested that you should be realistic about your budget. There is no point to search for something which you cannot afford financially. It is certain that you will just feel unhappy and disappointed if you are aiming at something you cannot get.

After you have set your budget, you should starting thinking about the style of the wedding dress. There are a lot of different styles you can select. Long and short dresses are certainly two distinct options. Concerning the materials, you can choose silk, lace or even combination of different materials. If you love vintage items, it is also perfect for you to choose a stylish vintage wedding gown.

You should try to search on the web and also take reference to the bridal magazines in order to find all different styles available. For your future reference, you will need to file the images of the dresses you have gathered in a folder. If it is possible, you should try to scan the images you find in the bridal magazines to your computer. By doing this you can reveal all the options on your computer. You may even send the images to your friends on web if you would like to seek for their opinions. Of course you should not merely rely on their opinions. You have to bear in mind that it is your wedding and you are the one who really makes the final decision.

Basically, you will need to consider your body shape and color of skin when you are selecting the wedding gown. You should try to understand your body and select a suitable gown. Sometimes the most suitable one does not necessarily mean the most beautiful one. However, it should be something perfect on you. Besides, you need to try to put the gown on. You should never trust the images because a dress may only look good when a certain fitting model is wearing it.

You also need to consider your wedding theme. If you will host a beach wedding, you will probably choose a more informal gown. A formal dress will be preferred if you are going to host a formal church wedding.


About the Author: Jerry Leung is a wedding invitation designer with great interest in Chinese Style Wedding cards. He designs Chinese Personalized Wedding Invitations. Besides, he runs a blog on weddings to share his ideas on items such as Vintage Bridal Gown. You can also find Indian Wedding Invitation Card from his website.

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