We know how important your wedding is. You spend countless hours cultivating the perfect environment and aesthetic for your special day, tailoring everything to your specific needs and wants. This can be extremely stressful for many brides. That's why we're here to give you the most important tips for picking out a wedding dress to help make this process go smoothly.

1. Get a Head Start

Unless you are buying a dress off the rack, most dresses take up to four months to manufacture and arrive at the store, according to Bridal Guide. You can expect another two months for alterations as well. Be sure to give yourself enough time to choose a dress that meets your specifications. You don't want to choose a dress and not have enough time to alter it if necessary.

2. Research and Plan

Before heading into a bridal shop, make sure you have done your research on your dress options. Knowing your preferences on shades of white, materials, style, and more, can save you time and point you in the right direction.

3. Have a Team

It's very important to have close friends and family there to support you through this process and to give you straight, honest feedback. Limit your entourage to only a few people. Too many differing opinions can confuse you and throw you off course.

4. Be Flexible

Keep an open mind as you walk into the bridal shop. According to POPSUGAR, roughly one in three brides only try on three dresses before making a decision. While it's great to know your preferences and have hard boundaries, the dress you love might surprise you once you try it on, so test out a wide variety of dresses.

5. Write It Down

Before putting the deposit down on a bridal gown, you will want the hard facts and timeline for your wedding in writing. Fees, cancelation policies, manufacturing information, and timelines should all be in a contract.

6. Think About Comfort

Taking the venue and your own comfort into account is something brides often overlook. You need to be able to move comfortably through standing, sitting, and dancing, and you should also consider the weather on the day of your wedding.

Going into wedding dress shops and seeing endless beautiful bridal gowns to choose from can be intimidating. That's why Sweet Elegance Bridal is here to help. Call us today to book an appointment!