Getting engaged is a big deal! And with that comes so many questions - who, what, when, wear... (see what we did there?) If you're wondering how to shop for wedding dresses, we can help! As wedding dress shopping experts, we are here to give you all the best wedding dress shopping tips and tricks to get you ready to shop for your wedding dress. After all, saying "Yes!" to your dress should be as easy as saying "Yes!" to your fiancé! Keep reading for a few of our best tips for wedding dress shopping:

1. Do your research

When you're ready to start making wedding dress shopping appointments, it's important to look carefully at each store in your area. Bridal shops have different designers, price points, and specialties, so it's important to know which options are right for you! Similarly, if there is a particular designer you are interested in, you can find the store closest to you that carries that designer via their website. You can also call the boutique if there is a particular dress you are interested in to see if they have it (or if it can be sent in for your appointment!).

This will save you so much time! You won't end up at a store that doesn't have anything like what you're looking for. Plus, most brides find their dress at their first appointment, so this can help make it count. So, the first wedding dress shopping tip to set you up for success: make sure you're shopping at bridal boutiques that can meet your needs!

2. Limit Your Entourage

When you get engaged, EVERYONE is going to want to be involved. They'll want to know where your wedding is going to be, what your theme is, and of course, if they can go dress shopping with you. As much as you love your great Aunt Sally, you may not want her there when you're trying on wedding dresses. And that's totally okay! Bring only the people YOU want there and whose opinions will be helpful and supportive.

You can even go by yourself if you want to! If you're the type of person that gets overwhelmed by other people's voices, it's completely fine to find your wedding dress by yourself. We are actually seeing this more and more! Our tip for wedding dress shopping: It's your wedding, so dress shopping should be about you and what you need to make the experience a delightful one.

3. You may cry... you may not!

If you grew up dreaming about your wedding day, you most likely watched a few episodes of Say Yes to the Dress. If so, you probably noticed a lot of brides have something in common - they all cry when they find "THE ONE"! Let's do a quick reality check. This is TV! While yes, many brides do find their dress when they go on the show, this doesn't mean you are seeing authentic reactions. Please do not put pressure on yourself to cry! If you do cry when you find your gown, amazing! If you don't, equally amazing! Just because you aren't crying, doesn't mean you haven't found the gown. Don't forget this wedding dress shopping tip: Listen to what your heart is telling you (not your head) and you'll find the dress that's perfect for you!

4. Have a dress price point set

It's so important to know how much you can spend on your wedding dress before making your wedding dress shopping appointments. Each bridal boutique will have a starting price point and it's imperative you feel comfortable at that price point. We always like to say we aren't in the business of breaking hearts, so please be honest with your stylist when they ask you what price point you'd like us to be respectful of. It may seem like a good idea to try on dresses above your budget "just for fun", but the fun stops really fast when you fall in love with it. Take this wedding dress shopping tip to heart: Unless you are 1000% okay with paying a dress's price, don't try it on. 

Are you ready to say "Yes!" to your dress with WHITE Bridal Boutiques?!

We hope you found these wedding dress shopping tips helpful! If you're ready to say "Yes" to your dream dress, book an appointment at our bridal shop in Dublin, OH or Raleigh, NC today. Our expert bridal stylists can't wait to meet you and provide you with an unforgettable wedding dress shopping experience!