Say YES to your dress at your first appointment!
Finally, it’s time to shop for your wedding gown! You’ve probably been sheltering in place for longer than initially anticipated and are beyond excited to get out of the house and try on dresses! Keep in mind that due to COVID-19, the shopping experience may seem a bit different. Many bridal boutiques are limiting the number of guests, limiting the number of gowns you can try on, requiring masks, and modifying appointment formats in order to keep everyone safe. Given all these changes, can you really say yes to your dress at your very first bridal appointment? Absolutely!
Most brides expect the search for a gown to be long and exhausting. Television programs have convinced us that you need to try on dozens of dresses before you can say yes and reality shows have become legendary for documenting brides full of drama and crazy emotions. Should your experience be this difficult? No way!
In our experience, most brides actually say yes to their dress on their very first visit. Even more surprising is they often say yes to one of the first gowns they tried on. The moment you put on a dress and feel that rush of joy is magical! It’s love at first sight! Finding your dress is similar to falling in love: it happens when you least expect it. If you find your gown at your first appointment, embrace it. Brag to others that it was easy to say yes to your dress. Say yes and realize you are one of the lucky ones to have had a perfect first experience!
The process of finding your dress is truly fun and simple when you work with one of our highly experienced consultants. If you love a dress and don’t want to take it off, that’s a good indication that it’s probably the one. If the gown is priced within your budget, then definitely don’t delay. If your heart is saying yes and you feel like a beautiful bride in this gown, we suggest you take the plunge. If you are happy and the experience seems magical, why hold yourself back? If your family and friends are telling you to sleep on it or there’s no need to make a decision at your first appointment, ask yourself why? Why can’t your entourage just let you say yes? Do they understand that you’re in love with the perfect dress and are ready to celebrate? Tell your group you are done shopping and happy the process was uncomplicated and stress-free. Thank them for being a part of this special moment!
Saying yes at your first appointment can be a blessing. Now, you are able to move on to all of the other wedding details and decisions that need to be made. Believe in yourself, trust your gut, and check that dress off your list! We hope the rest of your wedding planning will be as easy and fun as dress shopping!
Photos by: Kelsey Breton
Hair: NicStudios
Makeup: Christina Burns