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A Bird’s Eye View on Wedding Dresses: 10 Tips to look Fabulous from aveteran photographer
Clarksville, MD
( WomenPR.com) The Wedding dress is one of the most importantdetails of the day. Everyone wonders “what is the bride wearing”? “What is she going tolook like”? “ How much did she spend on her gown”?As a veteran photographer and owner of Morningstar Photograph(www.morningstarphotography.com
 
) I have seen hundreds of wedding dresses and I feelcompelled to give some thoughts and advice that I hope will be considered regarding thismost photographed item on the wedding day.1.) Let’s start with that trip to the bridal salon, I recently spoke at a seminar andmentioned that mothers are probably not the best person for the bride to take whenshopping for her wedding gown unless mom is a fashion icon and she knows a lot aboutwedding dresses. I felt like that woman in the bible who had just been caught in the act of adultery, I really thought I was going to be stoned to death, as a few of the mothers in thatroom were more than a little annoyed with me.My simple point was that mothers are often driven by emotions, this after all is their babygetting married and they may be a bit overwhelmed by all of the details involved inselecting the one item apart from the food that will be talked about the most. Thewedding dress often reflects the family status and some place more importance on it thenthe actual marriage.Maybe your mom didn’t have the wedding of her dreams but wants that for you; it isonly natural that she will be a touch emotional, mom may not see that her daughter mayspend the big day looking like a gigantic wedding cake, or a throw back from theVictorian era stage for this big day.Additionally the bride is often under enormous pressure to make others happy and maynot have the intestinal fortitude it takes to stand up to mom and say I don’t want this,especially if mom and dad are shelling out any of the money for the wedding.2.)You must consider your height, weight, complexion, hair & eye coloring when youmake this significant purchase. Obviously not every dress looks great on every oneWould your body type look great in a strapless dress or a ball gown? Would your skin
 
coloring favor white, ivory or eggshell or another color? Do you like beading if so howmuch? What about lace? What about the fabric? Chiffon or satin? What fabric worksbest for you? Trying on several different styles of wedding gowns, made by a variety of manufacturers can give you a great sense of what is available in the market place.3.) You may have to make alterations make sure to ask the bridal salon what they canand cannot do. You must be precise and specific about what must be done to avoid verycostly mistakes especially in the area of alterations. Brides go alone, or take a verytrusted friend not the whole crew of screaming girlfriends with you to the bridal salon.4.) You may also keep in mind that loved ones and friends won’t want to hurt yourfeelings about how you look as you try on your wedding gown.5.) You may also keep in mind that loved ones and friends won’t want to hurt yourfeelings about how you look as you try on your wedding gown. A quick note most salonshave a sales staff that will give good advice but keep in mind that the salon is in businessto make money.6.) Don’t make the decision in a hurry; don’t buy the first thing you try on, and forheaven’s sake don’t just try on one dress. When selecting your wedding dress alsoconsider the season of your wedding. A sleeveless dress in February in Aspen probablywon’t cut it, so don’t forget the time and season of the year. Best wishes on finding thedress that best represents who you are on that all important day.7.) Go to the shop when you’re rested8.) Go when the shop is slow, take a day off work if necessary, Friday evenings andSaturdays are almost always busy and you may not get the kind of service you require9.) Please have the right undergarments when you go, most shops have the proper brasbut it would be worth the investment for you to buy one for the purpose of trying ongowns10.) Once you make the decision on the dress come prepared to put a deposit on thegown.Other Points for Great Wedding Day Photos:Rest the night before the wedding puffy eyes show in photosGet a great makeup artistGet something to eat; a hungry bride is not a happy brideHire a wedding planner at least for the day of, stress really does show in photosRelax and have a great day!
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