Make an appointment at a store that catches your eye and heart when you’re ready to try gowns on. While there’s nothing wrong with popping into a bridal shop, you will have a better opportunity (and experience!) for trying anything on when people are available to assist you through an appointment time. Bridal shops can get extremely busy on weekends, so if you are able to visit or make an appointment for a weekday then you may well be given more time and better service.
And the drumroll for the dreaded word….da da da….BUDGET. Your budget is your budget and it’s entirely up to you on where you draw the boundary line for going over or under…but do come up with an estimated amount and make sure your consultant/assistant is aware of your range before she shows you options…and before you fall head over heels for your dream dress to later find out its’ triple than the price you plan on paying! Some bridal stores will offer the option of installment paying. So do remember to ask if they offer this service.
Also, keep alternation costs in mind. The standard size you order will be bigger than you expect…and then altered to fit you perfectly.
Adapt the perspective that this is the one single day in your life that is worth spending for, whether you choose to spend a fortune on your gown or not. Spending a considerable amount on a dress that you fall in love with is fine…don’t compromise your dreams and wishes… and do this while maintaining a healthy balance between budget ranges in mind.
MONITOR your Mood
To best do this, make sure you are healthy in your mind, body, and spirit. The quickest way to balance and/or boost your mood, is through nutrition…the foods you eat. This is so significant…and is definitely not the time to be starving your self on a way-too-strict diet.
And don’t skip meals on the days you go to fittings because you think that will make it easier for you to squeeze into that teeny tiny sample size. You need to try dresses on at the size you actually are!
This is not the time for fainting from malnutrition or dehydration, so bring some snacks and water along with you while you shop. You will be on your feet for long periods of time in sometimes hot and stuffy environments…so you will need your energy, patience, and cooperation. Dress shopping can be exhausting…and you don’t want to get grumpy from being hungry or fatigued from not being properly hydrated– this is not the best mood to be in when you’re searching for your dream dress.
See the next article “How to shop for a dress” on what, and who, to bring along with you while you shop to enrich your experience even further.
* Wedding Day Wardrobe: Dress as the style of the invitation suggests. Casual or formal? Well, if it’s an invite with flip-flops and seashells, it’s most likely a casual affair and it’s most likely not expected of you to wear a long silk dress. On the flipside, if the invite is scripted and gives off a formal vibe, it’s probably not a smart idea to sport your casual cotton sundress. Ask around to be sure of the dress code, perhaps a member of the bride’s family. The bride herself is the last resort for this kind of questioning. She has her own dress to worry about.
Never wear white! Only a bride wears white on this special day. So don’t compete with her or anybody else. If you’re the type who is dying to show off your better-than-ever bod, save it. A wedding is just not the time. If you tend to have a more revealing or risqué personal style, tone it down a bit…especially for ceremonies held inside a conservative church.
*Freeze your Frame. Put a hold on the uploading of photos, especially to social media sites. Brides can be very sensitive about their image and may wish to first look through photos first before anything is publicly shared online.
Taking pictures at the wedding reception is fine and encouraged…the more the merrier…but do less of the snapping during the ceremony. The photographer is hard at work during this crucial hour, and you don’t want to get in their way and risk them taking faulty pictures when trying to capture these sentimental moments.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
So what makes the best manners?MINDFULNESS. The best manners come from the mindful person who is very aware of themselves and their surroundings, other people and the environment.
Etiquette stems from common courtesy, sense, and social graces, such as: When entering or leaving the room, going into or out of bathrooms, etc., hold the door open for the next person. Be conscious of staying silent during speeches and announcements and be aware of the alcohol you are consuming and always practice sophisticated self-control.
The most important rule of etiquette in attending a wedding event is to enjoy the day in a classy manner and bringing your most lofty, positive energy. The bride and groom planned this special day in celebration of a jovial affair and took their guests’ comfort and entertainment into heavy consideration. Be respectful, be polite and be on your way to being a stellar guest…one who contributes to the memories being made, and to the pages in the storybook that makes the bride’s dreams complete.
And don’t forget to bring the most important thing along with you, wrapped up in your own aura and expanded into those of others around you:
L O V E.
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* If you choose to bring a guest along, make sure it is an appropriate choice. Leave the wallflower and sulky date at home who will hinder your spirit as you shine on the dance floor…or the guy with an unpredictable behavioral pattern who tends to have a flared temper after too many shots of whiskey. Leave him at home. Better yet, what are you doing even being involved with these types of people to begin with?!? Go alone and be free of the burden of entertaining a date all night. You will have a much better time and be able to engage the people you truly care about as well as having a better opportunity for catching up with the ones you have been looking forward to seeing.
And if you weren’t invited with a guest, do NOT show up with one nor ask the bride or groom to make an exception just for you to bring somebody along. This puts them in an awkward position. Once again, their day, not yours!
“No bringing uninvited guests” rule can imply children. Respect an adult-only wedding if that’s what the married couple wishes. And if children are invited, please take responsibility that they remain on their best behavior. Example: crying during vows. Solution: Remove yourself and bring them away from the scene…FAR AWAY…!!!
* Send a gift when you are unable to attend the wedding, (and be sure to RSVP by the correct date so the bride and groom are aware!). Proper etiquette dictates that if you were invited, you owe the couple a gift, despite your actual presence at the wedding or not.
Let the registry be your first shopping source to purchase a gift from. If not, make sure your gift is thoughtful and personable specifically for the couple.
* Don’t just show up for the reception and skip out on the ceremony. The ceremony is the most significant part of all. It’s in poor taste to be seen downing drinks at the open bar without first making all efforts to attend the main event.
* Don’t be late! Allow yourself plenty of time to arrive at the ceremony on time.
Traffic jam…when you’re already late? Then watch from afar. Stand in the back or slip quietly in a back row if the ceremony has already begun by the time you arrive.
Continue with Part 3
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How to enjoy bridal gown shopping (Part 3)
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Make an appointment at a store that catches your eye and heart when you’re ready to try gowns on. While there’s nothing wrong with popping into a bridal shop, you will have a better opportunity (and experience!) for trying anything on when people are available to assist you through an appointment time. Bridal shops can get extremely busy on weekends, so if you are able to visit or make an appointment for a weekday then you may well be given more time and better service.
And the drumroll for the dreaded word….da da da….BUDGET. Your budget is your budget and it’s entirely up to you on where you draw the boundary line for going over or under…but do come up with an estimated amount and make sure your consultant/assistant is aware of your range before she shows you options…and before you fall head over heels for your dream dress to later find out its’ triple than the price you plan on paying! Some bridal stores will offer the option of installment paying. So do remember to ask if they offer this service.
Also, keep alternation costs in mind. The standard size you order will be bigger than you expect…and then altered to fit you perfectly.
Adapt the perspective that this is the one single day in your life that is worth spending for, whether you choose to spend a fortune on your gown or not. Spending a considerable amount on a dress that you fall in love with is fine…don’t compromise your dreams and wishes… and do this while maintaining a healthy balance between budget ranges in mind.
MONITOR your Mood
To best do this, make sure you are healthy in your mind, body, and spirit. The quickest way to balance and/or boost your mood, is through nutrition…the foods you eat. This is so significant…and is definitely not the time to be starving your self on a way-too-strict diet.
And don’t skip meals on the days you go to fittings because you think that will make it easier for you to squeeze into that teeny tiny sample size. You need to try dresses on at the size you actually are!
This is not the time for fainting from malnutrition or dehydration, so bring some snacks and water along with you while you shop. You will be on your feet for long periods of time in sometimes hot and stuffy environments…so you will need your energy, patience, and cooperation. Dress shopping can be exhausting…and you don’t want to get grumpy from being hungry or fatigued from not being properly hydrated– this is not the best mood to be in when you’re searching for your dream dress.
See the next article “How to shop for a dress” on what, and who, to bring along with you while you shop to enrich your experience even further.
How to maintain your manners: Proper wedding etiquette (Part 3)
/in Articles /by Svetlana ZakharinaRead Part 1 and Part 2 first
* Wedding Day Wardrobe: Dress as the style of the invitation suggests. Casual or formal? Well, if it’s an invite with flip-flops and seashells, it’s most likely a casual affair and it’s most likely not expected of you to wear a long silk dress. On the flipside, if the invite is scripted and gives off a formal vibe, it’s probably not a smart idea to sport your casual cotton sundress. Ask around to be sure of the dress code, perhaps a member of the bride’s family. The bride herself is the last resort for this kind of questioning. She has her own dress to worry about.
Never wear white! Only a bride wears white on this special day. So don’t compete with her or anybody else. If you’re the type who is dying to show off your better-than-ever bod, save it. A wedding is just not the time. If you tend to have a more revealing or risqué personal style, tone it down a bit…especially for ceremonies held inside a conservative church.
* Freeze your Frame. Put a hold on the uploading of photos, especially to social media sites. Brides can be very sensitive about their image and may wish to first look through photos first before anything is publicly shared online.
Taking pictures at the wedding reception is fine and encouraged…the more the merrier…but do less of the snapping during the ceremony. The photographer is hard at work during this crucial hour, and you don’t want to get in their way and risk them taking faulty pictures when trying to capture these sentimental moments.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
So what makes the best manners? MINDFULNESS. The best manners come from the mindful person who is very aware of themselves and their surroundings, other people and the environment.
Etiquette stems from common courtesy, sense, and social graces, such as: When entering or leaving the room, going into or out of bathrooms, etc., hold the door open for the next person. Be conscious of staying silent during speeches and announcements and be aware of the alcohol you are consuming and always practice sophisticated self-control.
The most important rule of etiquette in attending a wedding event is to enjoy the day in a classy manner and bringing your most lofty, positive energy. The bride and groom planned this special day in celebration of a jovial affair and took their guests’ comfort and entertainment into heavy consideration. Be respectful, be polite and be on your way to being a stellar guest…one who contributes to the memories being made, and to the pages in the storybook that makes the bride’s dreams complete.
And don’t forget to bring the most important thing along with you, wrapped up in your own aura and expanded into those of others around you:
L O V E.
How to maintain your manners: Proper wedding etiquette (Part 2)
/in Articles /by Svetlana ZakharinaThis article brought to you by Aleana’s Bridal Shop, Bergen County NJ
Read Part 1 first
* If you choose to bring a guest along, make sure it is an appropriate choice. Leave the wallflower and sulky date at home who will hinder your spirit as you shine on the dance floor…or the guy with an unpredictable behavioral pattern who tends to have a flared temper after too many shots of whiskey. Leave him at home. Better yet, what are you doing even being involved with these types of people to begin with?!? Go alone and be free of the burden of entertaining a date all night. You will have a much better time and be able to engage the people you truly care about as well as having a better opportunity for catching up with the ones you have been looking forward to seeing.
And if you weren’t invited with a guest, do NOT show up with one nor ask the bride or groom to make an exception just for you to bring somebody along. This puts them in an awkward position. Once again, their day, not yours!
“No bringing uninvited guests” rule can imply children. Respect an adult-only wedding if that’s what the married couple wishes. And if children are invited, please take responsibility that they remain on their best behavior. Example: crying during vows. Solution: Remove yourself and bring them away from the scene…FAR AWAY…!!!
* Send a gift when you are unable to attend the wedding, (and be sure to RSVP by the correct date so the bride and groom are aware!). Proper etiquette dictates that if you were invited, you owe the couple a gift, despite your actual presence at the wedding or not.
Let the registry be your first shopping source to purchase a gift from. If not, make sure your gift is thoughtful and personable specifically for the couple.
* Don’t just show up for the reception and skip out on the ceremony. The ceremony is the most significant part of all. It’s in poor taste to be seen downing drinks at the open bar without first making all efforts to attend the main event.
* Don’t be late! Allow yourself plenty of time to arrive at the ceremony on time.
Traffic jam…when you’re already late? Then watch from afar. Stand in the back or slip quietly in a back row if the ceremony has already begun by the time you arrive.
Continue with Part 3