Order your dress at least six months before the wedding date. This will allow you enough time in case of errors in size, style or shipping. Read all the fine print in your contract. Especially regarding your deposit, arrival date, alteration policies, and damage to dress. Inquire about return policies or deposit refunds in case your wedding is delayed or postponed.
Get any changes and/or additions in written confirmation.
Fittings:
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Do not schedule your dress fittings to occur after big meals.
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When getting dressed, cover your face with a light cotton fabric or netting before putting the dress over your head to avoid getting make-up on it.
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Practice sitting, dancing and even kneeling in your dress.
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Be sure that you could breathe comfortably in any position.
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If you dress is floor length, consider having a bond of additional fabric or ribbon banding added to hem of your dress that can be removed after the wedding is over.
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If your dress has a long train or tail - practice bustling it with your maid of honor or mom, so that there are no unexpected complications at the wedding.
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Some brides arrive at their final fitting pregnat. If this your case, be honest with the alterations person so she or he can do additional changes to ensure that you will be comfortable on your wedding day.
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If you have a dress with skirts that can be removed, converting into a shorter dress that allows more freedom of movement at reception, practice attaching and reattaching the skirts portions a few times before your wedding day.
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If you choose to wear gloves, be sure you can slip them off easily when it comes time to put the ring on your finger.
Standing Out From the Crowd
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