So last night I did my usual Friday night routine which includes watching episodes of "Say Yes to the Dress," which ended up being Randy's 10 Biggest Bridal Mistakes. What a great episode. I see at least 4 out 10 of these mistakes occur each week.
Here is what Randy believes are the 10 Biggest Bridal Mistakes that are made:
10. DON'T HATE IT ON THE HANGER: Often times brides will come into the boutique, sift through the dresses and dislike the dresses without giving them a try. Ladies, what it looks like on the hanger or in a magazine is totally different then what the dress is going to like on your body.
9. DON'T OVER DO IT: Often times girls come in and they want this over the top dress. One of the biggest mistakes that you can make is let the dress over power you. You should be the one who makes the dress.
8. DON'T OBSESS OVER THE WEDDING: Often times a girl will come in without an engagement ring to try dresses on, meaning he still hasn't popped the question. Just remember that for a relationships to work they cannot be pressured down the aisle. Just let nature take its course and don't lose sight of what's important; your love for one another.
7. DON'T OVER SHOP: Often times you will have brides come in more than once, twice and three times and also be shopping at other bridal stores. The more you look the more confusing it gets and you lose sight of what you are really looking for in a dress. Once you find the ONE, do yourself a favour and stop looking!
6. DON, SHOP OUTSIDE YOUR BUDGET: One of the biggest mistakes that you could do while shopping for your dress is try on dresses that are outside your budget as you may fall in love with it. You should never try dresses that are not in your budget, if your budget is not flexible.
5. DON'T GO UNPREPARED: When you do not have a clear idea of what you like in mind, often time’s brides will veto everything they look at or try on. Speak your mind. Let your consultant know what it is that you don't like about the dress. Do your research, look through magazines and online get an idea of what you vision yourself in. Once you have done your research go shopping with an open mind.
4. DON'T RELY ON MOM: Often time a bride will look to others for their approval. Remember this day is about you, if you look for others opinions you may be making the wrong decision. Listen to yourself and everyone else will follow.
3. DON'T MAKE A DRESS SOMETHING IT IS NOT: One of the biggest mistakes a bride can make is change the look of a dress. If it doesn't work that's why the designer didn't make it that way.
2. DON'T SECOND GUESS YOURSELF: Go with your instincts. If you already found a gown go with your gut because it's usually right.
1. DON'T EXPOSE TOO MUCH: Often times brides that have assets want to show them off. Don't expose to much as it leaves your guest feeling uncomfortable. Think of what you want your guests to notice first.
