Research

Yesterday was my 20th birthday. My parents bought a beautiful for me several days ago. I put it on happily for the party in the evening. However, it was raining heavily on my way to the hotel where my birthday party would be held. At this time, I saw a grandpa looking quite worried at a crossing. Then I went over and asked if there was any problem. He said that the rain had blocked his way home and it was difficult for him to go across the road by himself. Looking at him, I felt really sympathy. Though I couldn’t wait to be with my friends at the party, I decided I should help the grandpa firstly. I took his arm and put the umbrella over his head. Just when we were about to reach the other side of the road, a car rushed towards us. Fortunately, it pulled off in time. What an emergency! However, my beloved prom dresses was spotted. My heart ached so much that I was almost to cry. I turned back, seeing a peaceful face. That was when I realized everything was worthy. The dirty dress could be cleaned again while life would never come again once we lost it. After we finally crossed the road, I felt so relieved.

There is no doubt that I was late for my own party. I told my parents and friends about the situation on the road. They were all quite supportive. They said that I had grown up and that was what mattered most. Looking at my spotted prom dresses, I smiled. I admit that a perfect birthday party was what I had expected, but nothing could be compared with the happiness from helping others. Perhaps that is the true meaning of growth and the dress also presented another kind of beauty.

In Search of the Perfect Connecticut Wedding Dress

So youe been to every bridal shop in Connecticut, consulted dozens of bridal magazines; and even met with a few bridal consultants and you still can find the perfect wedding dress. What should you do?

Many soon-to-be-brides have great difficulty finding the right wedding dress. It seems that there are too many inexpensive summer dresses choices and designs to choose from, making it too difficult of a decision to make. The way to tackle this important task is very simple; plan! Just as you plan every other facet of your wedding, you must also plan for your wedding dress.

What your mini black dress budget?

Determining your budget is the first factor you need to consider before even looking at any wedding dresses. If you can afford between $4,000 ?$5,000 then it would be wise to seek the services of a couture bridal salon. Of course not all dresses in bridal salons are in that price range, but for the most part, their dresses are sold for higher prices.

Research

Go through several wedding/bridal magazines, and tear out the dresses that you prefer. Make a small file and bring it with you when you go shopping. Notice the small details like necklines, sleeves, design lines; fabrics such as laces, brocades, satins and silks; trims such as piping and embroidery. Decide what you like and don like; what in your budget and what not, and then visit the stores that stock the styles you like.

Visit more than one bridal shop

Go to several bridal shops that stock the styles that you like. You may have to make appointments to do this with some couture bridal salons, so be sure to call before hand and schedule an appointment. While you are there, try on several dresses that appeal to you, to help you decide which styles look flattering for your body type; and, be sure to bring someone with you that you trust. Remember, and this is important, that the size 2 model in the magazine will look great in anything, so some styles that you liked in the magazines may not be as flattering in the real world. Don be afraid to ask tons of questions to the stylist who is assisting you. If it a couture salon, find out how far in advance you need to place your order, how many fittings will be required, and how payments can be made.

Get a written quote

If youe decided on a design, get a written quote for the dress. Find out exactly what that quote includes. For example, some bridal salons charge extra for fittings and alterations. Be sure to know and understand everything before you place your order, to avoid any surprises.

Salon or custom designed

By now, you should have already decided whether you have found the gown of your dreams in a salon, or need to have it custom designed for you. Increasingly, brides are choosing the option of custom designed, as opposed to buying one from a selection in a salon. Nothing compares to a couture and one of a kind wedding dress made specifically or the bride. But this is a decision you must make for yourself. If you do choose custom designed, the next step is to find the right designer or dressmaker for you. Designers such as Monique Lullhier custom design services begin at $25,000.

Finally, remember that your wedding gown is the most important dress you will ever wear. It is the gown in which you will say do?to the man of your dreams. It is the gown in which you will be remembered long after the wedding. You may even see your daughter wearing it on her wedding day. Most of all, you should have a lot of fun shopping for the perfect wedding gown.