Tips for Shopping for Your Wedding Dress
We know how exciting and let’s be honest, sometimes overwhelming wedding dress shopping can be. From bringing all the right people to making sure you choose the right boutique, there are quite a few factors for a bride to consider when dress shopping. We’ve created the ultimate cheat sheet for the bride-to-be who wants to ensure her dress-shopping experience is as magical and unforgettable as possible!
Choosing Your Entourage
It’s a common misconception that you should bring your best friend, mom, future mother-in-law, cousins, siblings, and that roommate you haven’t talked to since college, however, we suggest only bringing the few people whose opinions matter to you most. Take a moment to sit back and think about who you can’t picture saying “Yes!” without and remember that it’s exciting for everyone, not just your partner, to be surprised when you walk down the aisle in the dress you choose!
Choosing Your Boutique
So, you’ve picked who you want to bring with you, now comes the fun part, finding the perfect boutique. Each Amanda’s Touch Boutique provides the same well-known experience while catering a slightly different atmosphere and dress selection. Looking for chic, sexy, or bohemian-style wedding dresses? Our Waynesboro location may be just the place for you! Are you looking for classic, timeless, or romantic? Try our Harrisonburg location! How about unique, sassy, and feminine? Our Roanoke boutique is made for you!
Preparing for Your Appointment
Alright, beautiful bride-to-be! Now’s the time to get your Pinterest on! Inspiration photos are definitely helpful when wedding dress shopping! This can help you and your stylist narrow down the style you’re looking for before you even step foot into the boutique, making your appointment smoother!
What to Bring to Your Appointment
This is a question we get all the time, and the answer isn’t as complicated as you may think! All of the gowns at Amanda’s Touch have cups sewn into them so you won’t need to wear a bra while trying on (as long as you’re more comfortable wearing one, of course!) If you have shoes or jewelry that you’re planning to wear on your wedding day, feel free to bring those as well! We also suggest bringing a hair clip if you plan to do any type of updo on your wedding day!
What to Expect Before Your Appointment
It’s no secret that our dedicated team of stylists is passionate about giving you the best experience possible. Once you schedule your appointment at an Amanda’s Touch Boutique, a personal stylist will be assigned to help you every step of the way! Your stylist will reach out via text the week of your appointment to learn more about you and your wedding vision. This is when you’ll want to send over any inspo photos and let us know the details that are most important to you when it comes to how you look and feel on your wedding day!
What to Expect During Your Appointment
Upon arrival to your appointment, your stylist will lead you to your personal bridal lounge, where you and your entourage, alongside your stylist, will spend the next 90 minutes celebrating the next chapter of your love story. You’ll browse our selection of designer and private-label wedding gowns before choosing your favorites to try on! Once you’ve narrowed down your top contenders it’s time to try them back on and complete your look with accessories like bridal jewelry and a veil!
