Is there any one event that is more anticipated in your wedding planning process than shopping for your dress? Admit it, you’ve been dreaming about the dress since you were a little girl. Tulle, silk, chiffon, ribbons, lace, pearls, shimmer, glimmer, ruffles and more. So many choices, so many decisions. So today, we’ve invited Chelsea Tyler of Everthine Bridal Boutique to offer up some tips when shopping for the dress of your dreams.
via Style Me Pretty
{Style} A bride may have a particular style or image of a dress in mind, something that she’s been admiring for a long time even. Chelsea recommends trying it on. If the dress clearly does not work for a bride’s body type, she will move on to other styles that may have similar details and fabrics but have a different silhouette.
Photo by Michelle Gardella Photography via Everthine Bridal Boutique
{Fact Finding} Your wedding dress consultant should ask you questions about not only what your dream dress looks like but information about your venue, budget and overall wedding style and theme. A beautiful vintage ball gown might be overly cumbersome in a quaint backyard setting. And if you intend on doing a lot of jitterbugging on the dance floor, make sure your dress will allow you to do just that.
{Open Mind} Yes, we know you’ve been dreaming about your wedding day since you were old enough to dress up but be open to suggestions. Find an expert stylist that will ask questions and be knowledgeable in all body shapes and sizes. Be willing to try on a dress that they suggest. You might be surprised what your ultimate dream dress will be.
Remember, vintage is not a trend but a style that invokes “a feeling of home and love with many different details that can bring a sense of nostalgia and charm to mind.” Vintage style allows a bride to bring personal touches to the wedding. It encourages personal style, intimate and familiar details.
Wouldn’t you just love to shop at Everthine? It looks just so inviting!
Photo by Michelle Gardella Photography via Everthine Bridal Boutique
Speaking of details, many vintage wedding dresses are classically simple. Form fitting, sleek A-line or full skirts but then the fun begins with jewelry, rosettes, gloves, shoes and hairpieces. I love how this dress gets a slightly different look by exchanging necklaces from vintage sparkle to the classic shimmer of pearls.
Photo by Michelle Gardella Photography via Everthine Bridal Boutique
Photo by Michelle Gardella Photography via Everthine Bridal Boutique
And we can’t forget the shoes!
BHLDN | Seychelles via Caroline Joy Photography
We could go on and on, probably for days discussing wedding dresses and all the accessories that would make your vintage look perfect on your special day. But for now, we’ve given you a great start. So start dreaming of your dress, the one that will have your groom looking at nobody but you.
Thank you so much Chelsea of Everthine Bridal Boutique for sharing her tips with us today!
xoxo
I really love this post! :) The dresses are beautiful, but I really love the sentiment about what makes something vintage.. well said!
Thank you so much, Natalie! xo
What a great post – loving the dresses featured. I also totally agree with the “open mind” tip. I went in looking for my dress set on the fact that I needed a particular style. But, when I tried on a totally different dress the consultant had me try – I just knew. That was the one :)
That’s awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It’s always nice to hear from someone in the industry who’s been there as a bride and can validate what another pro says! So helpful for brides planning right now! xoxo
Oh my GOSH. That dress with the halter that becomes cap sleeves? So adorable!!!
That’s my favorite too, Abby! Gorgeous! xo