Things to consider when buying your wedding dress

Your wedding day is arguably the most important day of your life and most of us go into it intending to only do it once. When all is said and done, and the food has been eaten, and the last drunken guests have gone home, all that’s left of the celebrations are your memories, photographs, and of course your dress – which is why it feels so important to choose the right one. Here are some things to consider when buying your wedding dress. Where to go If you are looking at wedding dresses in Melbourne, consider a boutique, like Eternal Bridal. You want somewhere that stocks the type of dresses you like and has exceptional customer service. When choosing something so personal and important, you want to be made to feel special by the consultant, and this might involve travelling a little further than you normally would, to ensure it’s the right place (with the best gown) for you. When to start looking As soon as you’re engaged, you will likely be bursting to look at wedding gowns, however, there is guidance on how soon you should buy specific types of dress, just to ensure that it is ready in time, and you are still the same size when it comes to the big day. For a made-to-order gown, you should look to order at around 8-10 months from the big day, and for made-to-measure, you should look at 10-12 months. Your budget The average price of a wedding dress in Australia is $2,637,… Read More