What To Look For In A Great Wedding Dress

There are many special things you’re going to want to get right on your wedding day, and finding the perfect wedding dress has to be up there in the top few priority items - perhaps it’s even the most important thing (that’s going to depend on you, but for many people, it’s crucial. 

Choosing the right dress can seem overwhelming with so many styles, fabrics, and designers to think about, but it’s okay - you just need to know what to look for in a great wedding dress and then you’ll know you’ve got the right one. With that in mind, here are some hints and tips to help you. 

Style
There are loads of wedding dress styles out there, and you’ll need to think carefully about the one you want - this might be the most important element of all. Your dress needs to work with your personality, and there’s not point in picking something that doesn’t complement your body shape, so these are definitely things you’ll need to think about.

Some of the most popular wedding dress styles are A-line (great for most body types, it’s fitted at the waist and gradually flares out), a ball gown (this one has a big, full skirt - it’s like a fairy tale princess dress), the mermaid (this one’s very fitted at the chest and then flares from the knee), or the sheath (this one’s so simple - it’s straight up and down and hugs the body’s natural shape). And don’t forget, you can always speak with a bridal guide to get your dress altered if you need to, so if you find one you love that’s not quite right, you can turn it into something perfect. 

Material
Once you know what style and shape of dress you want, you’ll need to consider the material it’s made from because that’s going to make a difference to how the dress looks and feels when you’re wearing it. You’ll also need to think about the venue and even the season you’re getting married in, because the last thing you want is to be too hot or too cold. 

Some options include satin (this is smooth and glossy and it looks and feels luxurious), lace (a delicate and romantic kind of material, you’ll often find it on vintage wedding dresses), chiffon (if you’re looking for something lightweight and flowing, chiffon is the answer), or tulle (you’ll find a lot of ball gowns use tulle because it’s big and gives a lot of volume). 

Comfort
With the look of the dress is definitely important, you’ll need to think about your comfort as well - you’ll be wearing your wedding dress for hours, and you don’t want to get to the photographs and look and feel uncomfortable, let alone the party after the wedding. 

That’s why it’s so important to make sure the dress fits just right, gives you support where you need it, and doesn’t restrict your movement (especially if you want to dance the night away!). When you try the dress on, make sure you walk, sit, and dance in it to check it’s going to work for you. 

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