How to choose a Wedding Dress

Probably the biggest day in the life of a woman is her wedding day. She, the bride to be, will most likely look to a loyal family member or friend she can trust, to help out with the many wedding decisions that will have to be made. The carefully selected person(s) will have to be honest and listen to the bride to be, not forgetting you will be helping her in planning the most important day in her life to date. How to choose a wedding dress will be high on the list.

It is a big decision selecting a wedding dress, the friend of choice should help the bride-to-be select a bridal dress by starting with the general shape of the dress. It is a good idea to start with some of the basic styles. She should try a ball gown, a princess style, an empire waist, and perhaps a ballerina or cocktail type dress. Attending a bridal show would be helpful with some ideas

Trying one of each basic dress type can help the friend tell the bride which wedding dress best suits her shape, you may consider a informal wedding dress as an option. Once the best shape has been selected she can choose the other important features such as material, neck line, embellishments, and color.

The size of a woman’s bust and the amount of attention she wants drawn to that area will dictate which type of neckline she should choose for her wedding dress. A square neck line will often flatter a woman with a smaller form and a smaller bust. A V-neck will suit a medium to large sized chest and a halter or high neck can minimize a very large bust.

Helping the bride-to-be select the best colored wedding dress for her coloring can be another challenge. Beyond finding the dress of the right color, deciding which color she would like to have, as the traditional white dresses are becoming less popular.

Very fair women (which are not planning on tanning) would often feel their skin tone washed out in a white wedding dress. Ivory, cream, or a candle light color will suit nearly any skin tone nicely, as the wedding dress will appear bright against any complexion with out over powering the very dark or very fair skinned.

Embellishment is another factor to consider; pearls and crystals are very popular adornments to wedding gowns, some women look good with them and others do not. When helping the bride-to-be to make her decision be honest about how flattering or unflattering the embellishments look on her form.

The final arrival of the big day will be exciting but can often seem intimidating for the bride-to-be although she has been waiting and dreaming of her wedding day since she was a child. Her trusted friend should help the bride-to-be choose a wedding dress that makes her look and feel beautiful. You could design your own wedding dress.

Feeling comfortable and confident on the big day will make all the research well worth it. The wedding dress will only be worn once, but it is a day that she will hold in her memory the rest of her life. Make sure you get some photos of your glorious wedding dress for the wedding photo album.