Knowing just what to bring to your wedding dress fitting can be the difference between a fun experience and one that’s totally stressful. Whether you’re having alterations done at the boutique where you purchased your dress or are hiring a private seamstress, bringing along the right set of tools can help make things easier for everyone involved. Stumped about exactly what to bring to your wedding dress fitting? These quick and easy tips are guaranteed to have you out the door and on your way in no time!
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Your Wedding Day Lingerie
Topping the list of what to bring to your wedding dress fitting is, of course, your lingerie. From panties to shapewear to crinolines, the right lingerie can definitely enhance the look and feel of a wedding gown. Many bridal consultants will help advise you about which types of lingerie are the best match when selling you your gown, and some salons even have certain items available for sale in-house, allowing you to see how well they work with the dress before you buy.
When you go to your wedding dress fitting, it’s important to bring the right items with you. Along with your lingerie, you should also bring a pair of shoes that are the same height as the ones you plan to wear on your wedding day. This will help you get the right hemline for your dress. Additionally, you should bring any jewelry you plan to wear on your wedding day, such as earrings, a necklace, or a bracelet. This will help you see how the dress looks with your accessories.
If you plan to wear a veil, you should also bring it along to the fitting. If you don’t have a veil yet, bring a photo of the style you’re thinking of so the consultant can help you find the right one. If you plan to wear a belt or sash, bring it as well. This will help you see how it looks with the dress and make sure it fits properly.
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Your Shoes
Be sure to bring along your shoes, and yes, that ideally means the actual pair you plan to walk down the aisle in! The heel height on the shoe will help determine whether your dress needs to be hemmed or let out, and if so, by how much. No time left for a shopping trip before your first fitting? At least bring along a pair that are the same height as those you plan to buy.
When you come to your wedding dress fitting, it is important to make sure that you are prepared. In addition to the dress, you should also bring along a few other items. One item that is often overlooked is your shoes.
Bringing your actual shoes is important because the heel height will help determine whether your dress needs to be hemmed or let out, and if so, by how much. If you don’t have time to shop for the actual shoes, bring a pair that have the same heel height as the shoes you intend to buy.
Also, make sure to bring undergarments that you will be wearing with your dress. This includes a strapless bra, shapewear, and any other garments that you plan on wearing. The type of undergarments you bring will depend on the type of dress you are wearing.
Bring any accessories that you plan on wearing with your dress, such as a veil, jewelry, or a belt. This will allow you to get an idea of how the dress will look with the accessories.
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Your Headpiece and Jewelry
Even though your headpiece and jewelry won’t directly affect the way your wedding dress fits, bringing them along is a great way to preview how they will look on the big day. Are you wondering where exactly your necklace will fall in relation to the neckline of the dress, or at what point down your back the veil and dress will start to overlap? Bring them along, and you won’t be left guessing.
When it comes to wedding dress fittings, there are a few key items that brides should bring in order to ensure that the dress fits perfectly. In addition to the dress itself, it is important to bring the right undergarments, shoes, and accessories.
Your headpiece and jewelry are essential accessories that should be brought to the fitting. Even though they won’t directly affect the way your dress fits, they are important to preview the look of the dress on the big day. You will be able to get a better idea of where your necklace will fall in relation to the neckline of the dress, or at what point down your back the veil and dress will start to overlap.
In addition to the headpiece and jewelry, it is important to bring the right undergarments. Make sure to wear the same type of bra and panties that you plan to wear on the day of the wedding. This will give you a better idea of how the dress will look and feel on the big day.
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A Camera
Having someone snap a few photos or video clips of you sitting, standing, walking, and more will help give you a much clearer idea not only about how your wedding dress will look, but how it will feel as you move around. After all, what good is wearing a gorgeous gown if you’re only going to be uncomfortable in it the entire day? The camera will also pick up on details you might overlook with the naked eye, so whip out your smartphone, and click away!
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Your Checkbook
Alterations can often cost as much as several hundred dollars or more, especially if a lot of work is needed. Be sure to factor this in when deciding how much you’re willing to spend on a gown, and allow for some flexibility, since you likely won’t know the exact cost until it’s time for your fitting. Some designers may allow you to special order a gown that’s either shorter or longer than the sample length, so be sure to ask about these types of options when buying your dress. In some cases, it might help save you money on alterations down the road.
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Your Mom or Maid of Honor
It never hurts to have a second opinion. Your mom or maid of honor can help assess how the dress looks from all angles, and during your final fitting, she can also learn how to bustle your gown following the ceremony. Just remember that no matter what anyone else might suggest, the final decisions about which changes to make are ultimately your own. You are the one getting married, after all!
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Plenty of Patience
Wedding dress fittings usually involve at least three trips to the salon over a couple-month time period, so go in with the understanding that even your second visit likely won’t be your last. During the first fitting, your seamstress will usually determine what types of initial alterations need to be made, such as taking the dress in, shortening the hem or adding a bustle. Then, you’ll go back a second time to make sure the first set of changes came out all right, and to see whether there are any other smaller tweaks that still need to be made. If everything looks good the third time around, you should hopefully be able to call it a wrap!
Now that you’ve read my suggestions about what to bring to your wedding dress fitting, feel free to add your own! What would you bring along that isn’t already listed?
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