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For the Bride
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Wedding Dress
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Wedding Dresses and Wedding Gowns from every designer
you know. Our Wedding
Gown Gallery has all the details you are looking
for and pictures so that you can shop for your wedding
dress from a local
vendor. Kentucky Wedding Guide is your source
for buying your wedding gown.
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The bride will be the center of attention as she walks
down the aisle in her wedding dress. The wedding dress
will set the level of formality for both the ceremony
and the reception. Therefore, you must leave plenty
of time for shopping because you must complete your
shopping before your attendants can begin theirs.
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Choose a bridal shop that has a good reputation. Ask friends
and relatives for referrals. You want and need a bridal retailer
who will do whatever they can to ensure that you are happy.
The retailer should be able to handle everything including customizing
the gown, fittings and alterations, accessories and ordering
and fitting attendants’ dresses. Check our listing
of reputable Bridal
Shops.
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The average cost of a wedding gown is around $400 - $1500.
A designer gown can cost you thousands of dollars. If you decide
on a one-of-a-kind wedding gown, plan on paying much more. The
average headpiece can cost you anywhere from $150 - $300. Average
cost of shoes: $50.
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Get ideas on different styles by going through bridal magazines.
Cut out any styles you like and show them to the bridal retailer.
This way she can show you gowns similar to your taste. Don’t
be afraid to try on many different styles. You may be surprised
on how they actually look on you.
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It’s a good idea to bring along a trusting friend or relative
while you try on the gowns. This way they can give you their
opinions on what particular style looks best on you. It’s
also a good idea to bring a pair of shoes with the same size
heel that you plan on wearing on your wedding day. Fix your
hair the way you are planning on wearing it at your wedding
so you can get the full effect of the gown and headpiece.
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You will need to order your gown at least four to eight months
in advance. This will allow time for the manufacturer to make
your gown closest to your size. Most bridal styles are sized
smaller than everyday dresses. If you are normally a size 8,
don’t be surprised if you need a size 10 wedding gown.
When your gown comes in, allow yourself at least a month for
alterations and fittings. Remember, alterations and fittings
cost extra!
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Make sure you find out the cancellation policy that the store
has before you leave a deposit. Like always, be sure to put
the deposit on a credit card. In case of any problems, you will
be in control. Also, be sure to find out how much they charge
for alterations.
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 Money
Saving Secrets - Check out these ideas for saving money
on wedding dresses, one of the big items of your budget.
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Cleaning and Storing Your Wedding Gown
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Your wedding gown should be cleaned a few days after your wedding.
This will prevent any stains from becoming permanent. You may
also ask the dry cleaner to store your gown in a vacuum-sealed
storage box. This will keep your dress from being damaged
by humidity and mildew. Make sure they use acid-free paper
when storing your dress or better yet..a white cotton sheet.
Over time your dress may still yellow so paying a "high
price" for a "gown preservation box" would be
unwise.
Don't be fooled by the bridal shops who will tell you that
you must have your gown "preserved". Most fabrics
except for silk are machine washable. Just put your machine
on gentle, cold water and pure detergent-no bleaches or fabric
softeners. Hang on plastic hanger to dry. Wrap in white cotton
sheet. Make sure you use an acid-free box!
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