{"id":9543,"date":"2017-06-13T12:00:52","date_gmt":"2017-06-13T18:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwgnm.wordpress.com\/?p=9543"},"modified":"2020-06-26T16:50:37","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T16:50:37","slug":"how-to-survive-your-first-bridal-appointment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/13\/how-to-survive-your-first-bridal-appointment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Survive Your First Bridal Appointment"},"content":{"rendered":"

It can be a daunting task. Choosing the perfect wedding gown<\/a>, that is. After all, picking out your wedding dress is the second most important decision to picking out your fianc\u00e9! To help you survive this fun, but sometimes overwhelming task, we compiled a short list of tips to get you on your way.<\/p>\n

Don’t worry, you can thank us later!<\/p>\n

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Photo by The Dressing Room West, Santa Fe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tip #1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don’t Get Frustrated with Your Consultant’s Nosiness<\/strong><\/p>\n

She\u2019ll probably ask about your venue, the proposal, your theme, the colors you\u2019ll be using and even your budget. Just keep your cool. Especially when it comes to your budget. They just want to make sure they’re on the same page as you. And they certainly don\u2019t want you to waste 90 minutes of your precious planning time looking at gowns you hate.<\/p>\n

Tip #2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bring Photos<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your Pinterest<\/a> wedding board (or boards, if you\u2019re a crazy planner like we are) is quite handy! You can show your consultant gowns you like, or even gown silhouettes for a general idea. Photos will help your consultant see your vision and guide you to specific designers and dresses that will fit the bill!<\/p>\n

Tip #3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Come Prepared<\/b><\/p>\n

In this case, we’re not talking about your typical, \u201cMake sure you bring a camera and a bottle of champagne!\u201d No. What we\u2019re talking about is underwear. Don\u2019t get us wrong, going commando is a personal preference and we respect that. But if you don’t wear underwear, unfortunately, they can\u2019t let you try on their gorgeous gowns.<\/p>\n

Save yourself the headache and a trip to Victoria\u2019s Secret. And just remember to wear full-coverage underwear to your first, second, third, fourth, and hundredth bridal appointment. We’re not joking about this.<\/p>\n

Tip #3 1\/2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cover Up the Goods<\/strong><\/p>\n

Building on that thought, full-coverage underwear is always a very, very good idea. Consultants don\u2019t necessarily mind what kind of underwear you wear, but they do want you to be comfortable. They will be in the dressing room with you to help you try on gowns and if you don\u2019t want them to see you in anything revealing, take the necessary steps to cover up.<\/p>\n

As always, you\u2019re welcome to the disposable underwear they keep in store, though they aren’t very flattering! The upside, however, is that their disposable underwear option\u00a0also saves yours from getting caught in the zipper, which tends to happen with lacy and stringy underwear. And they don\u2019t want your expensive undies to get ripped any more than you do.<\/p>\n

Tip #4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leave the Entourage at Home<\/strong><\/p>\n

Because your wedding is going to be absolutely amazing, a lot of people will want to accompany you every step of the way. But it\u2019s okay to say no! In fact, our tip number four is to actually limit the number of people you bring to your bridal appointment.<\/p>\n

Not only can it get crowded in the store, but it can be really, really overwhelming for you as the bride (and your consultant!). Keeping your entourage to one or two trustworthy, honest and supportive peeps is the best thing to keep the experience fun and fruitful \u2014\u00a0as it should be.<\/p>\n

Plus, if your loudly opinionated Aunt Betty insists on coming with you, simply make a separate appointment after you decide on a gown. That way, she\u2019ll still get a sneak peak and feel included. You can even make 200 appointments just to try on the same gown, they don\u2019t mind at all.<\/p>\n

Tip #5<\/strong><\/p>\n

EAT BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our last tip probably should have been #1 because it is very, very important. And we get it, we really do. You don\u2019t want to be bloated, or sluggish while you\u2019re trying on gowns, but please trust us when we say you must eat. You\u2019ll be in and out of heavy gowns very quickly and it can get pretty warm beneath all those layers of tulle. In fact, some consultants have actually had girls pass out mid-appointment, because all they had that day was a venti caramel macchiato. Don’t be that girl!<\/p>\n

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Photo by Bridal Elegance By Darlene, K. Mari Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To recap, here\u2019s what you need for your appointment: food, underwear, your two best friends and an idea of what you want. Yes, that is in descending order of importance. In fact, if all you do is eat a full meal and wear underwear, you\u2019ll probably have a pretty successful shopping trip.<\/p>\n

Good luck! And make sure to try the amazing bridal shops we have right here in Albuquerque and Santa Fe!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

For more on everything Wedding + Wedding Planning, visit us at:\u00a0PerfectWeddingGuide.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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