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Local Resource Directory located on page 210
Choosing your Wedding Dress & Accessories
Traditionally, the bride's wedding dress is white. However, it's not uncommon for a bride to use
accent colors throughout her dress and in her accessories. Either way, it's your day..remember to
choose a dress and accessories that make you feel beautiful.
Use this worksheet to keep track of styles, sizes, colors and all your other ideas.
Keep this page in your workbook. It will serve as a great reminder 20 years from now when you're
reminiscing as to what weight you were on your wedding day and what styles were in at the time.
I like these designers: __________________________________
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My favorite styles and dress details are:
Neckline: _____________________________________
Bodice: _______________________________________
Sleeves: ______________________________________
Design Lines: __________________________________
Fabrics: _______________________________________
Trims: ________________________________________
I think I look best in: ___________________________________
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Dress Details:
Designer: _____________________________________
Color: ________________________________________
Length: _______________________________________
Bust Size: _____________________________________
Hip Size: ______________________________________
Waist Size: ____________________________________
Shoe Details:
Color: ________________________________________
Style: ________________________________________
Size: _________________________________________
Shoe Store: ____________________________________
Undergarments:
Size: _________________________________________
Color: ________________________________________
Style: ________________________________________
Lingerie Shop: __________________________________
Accessories:
Earrings: ______________________________________
Necklace: _____________________________________
Garter Belt:____________________________________
Bracelet: ______________________________________
_____________________________ will make sure my dress,
shoes, farewell clothing and accessories are at the wedding.
Farewell Clothing consists of: _____________________________
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Family Heirlooms I'll be wearing: _________________________
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My "something blue": __________________________________
My "something borrowed": _____________________________
Tips to Remember:
1: Take pictures of wedding dresses that you like along with you
to bridal shops.
2: Wear white or flesh colored underwear.
3: Invest in a new bra which will lift your bust, which lengthens
your waist and aesthetically defines your figure.
4: Wear your hair similar to how you want it at your wedding.
The set of your hair and the shape it creates will affect which
neckline is most suitable.
5: Tell the dress shop associate about your wedding style
(formal, semi-formal), location and color scheme. This will assist
her in finding you the perfect dress.
6: Decide on your budget before walking into a dress shop.
You'll waste a lot of time trying on dresses you can't afford and it
may depress you. A good rule of thumb is to spend anywhere
from 5-10% of your overall wedding budget on your dress.
7: Take one or two people with you shopping that you trust and
who can be objective. Leave any kiddos with a sitter.
8: Shop around and compare prices as well as styles of different
dresses. Pay attention to the overall feel and customer service
of bridal shops and their staff. You want your dress to be perfect
so pay attention totheir attention to detail. They should be
helpful, knowledgeable and friendly.
Additional Notes:
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