Your Perfect Wedding Dress

Weddings – Dresses are the first thing that comes to mind. For many brides choosing a wedding dress is the most exciting part of planning a wedding. Some will enjoy every minute spent finding the perfect wedding dress but for others the process of choosing a wedding gown is overwhelming.

The style of your wedding dress has to be at the top of the list of the most important elements of your wedding.

Your wedding dress will create the overall look of your wedding day. Wedding dresses can be anywhere from sleek and simple to grand and elaborate. The silhouette of your wedding dress is the first image seen when you  walk down the aisle.  And, of course,  you want  your first impression to be unforgettable.

A wedding dress that fits, chosen with your figure type in mind is the easiest way to looking fabulous on your wedding day.  A poorly fitting wedding dress, particularly if it is too tight, can make you look overweight, whilst choosing a style to suit your proportions can add height or balance out figure faults.

Your wedding dress is the most special dress you will ever wear and a little research here will help you find the perfect wedding dress for your figure. The names of the various styles of wedding dresses describe the basic shape of the dress and the placement of the main seams. Each style can be made with different fabrics to give a different silhouette or outline.  Necklines, sleeves and decoration are also variable.

The five basic wedding dress styles are:

A-line or Princess Line

Empire Style

Mermaid

Ballgown

Column or Sheath Line

Each of these silhouettes is better suited to a particular figure type, and once you have the necessary information you can  find the dress that is best suited for you.

We have outlined how these styles differ in neckline, bodice and sleeve, and have suggested the best fabrics which are best suited for each style.

Remember though, there is no golden rule when it come to wedding dresses and you can be as adventurous as you like with your wedding dress.

Check out our ‘How to Choose Wedding Dress Fabric’ page and ‘How to take your Measurements‘ videos as the first step to your perfect wedding dress. Then have a look at our gorgeous wedding gowns – we have suggestions for what lingerie you will need and recommendations for what type of fabric to use.

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