How to Avoid a Bridal-Meltdown?(Tips in Buying a Wedding Dress)

Weddings should be flawless. This is the idealism that brides coming from many eras and cultures have been keeping in mind; the reason why a year or at least six months before the big day, everything should be prepared in a very detailed manner. If you are the bride coming of age, knowing what to do in order to avoid a total catastrophe during your wedding day is a must. Why is this important?

Well, no one wants to come anywhere near a Bridezilla and come out scathed, right? You also want to be your wedding day as the most relaxing, hassle-free and well-coordinated day of your life. You want to be the bride who is free of fuss and worries on that day. The wedding dress, as enchanting as it might appear to be, is also as cunning as a monkey waiting to leap over you and mess up with your composure if it has not been given the proper attention it needs.

Treat your bridal gown as your baby; the only piece of gem you should treasure until the last minute of your wedding preparations. You cannot just jump into the wedding aisle without remembering how essential it is to be acquainted with your whole wedding ensemble. Therefore, it is advisable for any bride-to-be’s out there to familiarize themselves with the wedding dress preparations. This will lead you to tip number one.

 Know What You Want! 

 What has been the type of wedding dress you have been dreaming of in all those years ? Is it a sophisticated and long classic wedding dress made of flowing bridal chiffon? Or would you rather strut down the aisle with a taffeta ball gown with a long trail to complete off that fairytale-themed wedding of yours? Conceptualize whatever you have in mind and consult it to your tailor so she/he can give you fitting suggestions on what type of cuts fit you and what colors suit you best.

 Know Your Wedding’s Theme 

Not all weddings are designed to be similar to one another. Here is the US, for example, there are people who get wedded at different circumstances for cultural or religious reasons. Usually, it is the bride’s decision to pick a dress which will suit the propriety of the occasion. If it is a wedding ceremony which is expected to be solemn and conservative, it is more suitable for the bride to pick a dress which is not to bold for the audience. She can choose a floor-length wedding dress with a neckline that is not too daring to look at. One can still be lovely in an old-fashioned way. Same goes with a wedding that is unconventional. If you have, for example, a Vegas-inspired wedding or anything else which is not too formal, a knee-length wedding dress topped off with a white hat with the alternative of a wedding veil should rock the event just enough and will give the bride a laid-back vibe.

 Know Your Budget’s Capacity

It happens. Bride-to-be’s are often tempted to max out their credit cards for a very special wedding because why not? However, an expensive dress might be the trigger for you and your spouse’s financial suicide post-wedding. You don’t want to be in a long list of debt, do you? Your guests will no more be able to distinguish a Vivienne Westwood or a Dior creation from that of a $100 gown once you are already heading to the altar. Either you will have to accessorize well or pick a dress which suits your frame. Invest in an excellent makeup artist who will help to bring out the blooming bride in you. It is all about creativity and knowing what to further accentuate on your features. Who says looking your best requires thousands of bucks?

Are You A Bridezilla?

Between saying your Yes and I do’s you’ll be seeing yourself undergo a transformation of sorts. You’ll learn to manage time, people, finances, and relationships. On the other hand, you might be well on your way to becoming a bridezilla. Going to extremes to make sure that your wedding is perfect can actually lead to failed friendships, lay-offs, and a bad rep. Keep in mind these few suggestions to give yourself, your parents and in-laws, your guests, and your bridesmaids room to breathe.

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Stick to your (and everyone’s) budget

Your parents will be shelling out for your big day, so be careful not to go over your set budget. Also keep in mind that your guests do have children and pets to feed and bills to pay for, so when preparing for your bridal registry, choose ones that you think will fall into their budget. While your family and best friends will be willing to splurge for you, some of the other guests with whom you don’t equally share the same kind of relationship with will be limiting themselves to giving you what they can afford.

Be flexibleWhen it rains, it pours. If you’re planning an outdoor wedding or a rooftop reception, always be prepared for the worst-case scenarios: rain, humidity, and unavailable elevators. A flexible bride is admirable. Put a little humor into the situation, or make something out of it. There’s no use in crying over spilled milk especially with heavy makeup on.

Treat your vendors with courtesy
This means saying please and thank you to your florist, your caterer, and your wedding planner. It’s easier to get the things you want when you’re nice to the service providers. However, when you’re rude to them or simply impolite and inappropriate, you create an atmosphere conducive to failure. They might come to a point where they’d be too fed up to work with you and resign weeks before your big day. Who knows, that waiter who you yelled at for stepping on your train might put a little surprise for you in your soup, so be careful.

Do not dictate on your guests
You also can’t force people to sit in one table just because they look nice in pictures. Seat them according to who you think they will mingle well with to create a light environment.
Speaking of photographs, we all know that you want everything captured to be pretty. However, telling your guests what to wear aside from the attire mentioned in the invitation goes a little too far. Don’t tell, say your sister, to wear something she’s uncomfortable with just because you want your pictures to look perfect. Your guests have their own taste, and you should respect that.

Not everything revolves around your wedding
Your guests have their own lives to live. They have demanding jobs and families to come home to. This also applies to your bridesmaids. So don’t expect them to show up in weekly meetings if the matter isn’t urgent. Their role is to assist you, not work for you. Be equally forgiving to the vendors whose services you employ. Remember that they have different clients to attend to, so don’t make unnecessary and impossible demands such as asking to be provided with samples hours after your initial meeting or changing the menu, the flowers, or the theme of the wedding a week or two before the date.

What do you do to keep your inner bridezilla in control? Let us know you techniques in keeping it together!