1. NEVER ORDER A DRESS THAT IS A SIZE OR TWO TOO SMALL in the hopes that you will lose weight before the big day. To avoid having to undergo costly adjustments closer to your wedding, simply arrange for the final wedding dress fitting one month prior to the marriage instead. This will ensure that your dress is designed to be suitable for your current body shape, and also to give you the chance to lose as much weight as possible beforehand, gaining the perfect physique.

 

2. DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE DAY OF THE WEDDING TO WEAR YOUR DRESS WITH ALL THE ACCESSORIES. Having a bridal reveal with your bridesmaids can be a fun way to test out how your full outfit feels in a relaxing setting. This will also relieve most of the pressure that you may have felt on the big day by letting you see exactly how the dress looks and feels in low stress, comfortable surroundings. Of course, the groom doesn’t have to see, if you wish to follow tradition!

 

3. NEVER FOCUS SOLELY ON THE CHEAPEST OR MOST EXPENSIVE DRESSES AVAILABLE. Sometimes it is worth paying a bit extra for your dress when you are tempted to ”cheap out”. Consider that your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Similarly to when you are out choosing wedding ceremony decorations, floral bouquets and invitations, you should be willing to pay a bit more for a quality wedding dress. Of course, there are still plenty of great deals available out there, and you should be able to find a stunning dress that doesn’t cost you a fortune.  Inversely, just because you have a big wedding budget spending less than you thought you would on your bridal gown should be a bonus. Here, you have the luxury of having found that perfect gown and have money left for other things on your wedding shopping list.

 

4. DON’T PLAY “PLAY IT BY EAR” WHEN WEDDING DRESS SHOPPING. Schedule appointments, phone up multiple bridal shops and make sure that you note everything down. Planning a wedding can be a hectic time and it is important to arrange your dress fittings and the like from the word go. This will ensure that you have the perfect outfit for the big day without having to run around frantically in the weeks leading up to the wedding.

When shopping for a dress, it is typical to have a family member or someone in the bridal party come along. Make sure that you choose someone who will be honest and direct when giving their opinion. After all, it is better to be told that a particular style looks unattractive within the bridal shop than finding out later on at the wedding reception. Even more than wedding accessories, the dress that you wear will be a highly personal item, and it will help to get an unbiased opinion from a third party to ensure that it is more than suitable for the big occasion.

Bridesmaid Dress Styles

In the Canadian wedding fashion industry, a move has been made towards shorter, more casual dresses for bridesmaids. The days of the elegant prom look are now over and the dresses are becoming more fluid and summery. A-line, tea length dresses are generally the big favorite now as they fit a variety of body shapes and also show off a little bit of leg. As well as looking outstanding on your bridesmaids, they can be worn out to numerous occasions afterwards, making them a more worthwhile purchase than the typical one-use bridesmaids’ dresses that were traditionally used previously.

Let Bridesmaids Individualize – Comfort Means Beauty!

One helpful technique that is becoming more and more common is that bridesmaids are being given the freedom to choose their own dresses. Not only does this allow them to find a style and cut that they are completely happy with, but it also gives the brides more free time to focus on other aspects such as wedding party gifts and the like. Once you have selected a particular color theme for your wedding, you can then let your bridal party go out and choose an outfit that they are comfortable wearing on the big day.

Accessorize Your Bridesmaids!

Bouquets are rapidly becoming a popular wedding accessories accessory given to bridesmaids across Canada as they serve two purposes. First, the right blooms can coordinate with the color theme for the wedding and will enhance the outfits of each member of the bridal party. Second, they will make the whole procession much more romantic by imbuing the surroundings with a soft, fragrant aroma. For a method of enhancing your bridesmaids’ appearance and creating the perfect wedding atmosphere, give a few floral bouquets to your bridal party.

As for other, more traditional accessories such as shoes and bags, again it can be smart to let the bridal party choose exactly which items will complement their chosen dress. This can be a great way to keep even the pickiest bridesmaid happy and free up some time to focus on organizing other matters, such as wedding reception supplies, musicians, caterers and anything else that needs to be done before the big day. This is especially handy if you are already allowing your bridal party to choose their own style of dress as it means that everything (except for the color scheme) is thus handled by the bridesmaids themselves.

If you have any more advice for our future Canadian brides, please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you about anything from future fads that you think may occur to any bridesmaid techniques that you have found effective in the past.

Fortunately, choosing fashionable accessories is a bit simpler than going out and shopping for unique wedding favors to give to your guests. Look to your sense of style, and you will be able to purchase a selection of the following items to create an absolutely stunning outfit for your big day.

• Bridal tiaras and veils: As the centerpiece for your wedding outfit, these accessories should complement your hairstyle and dress. From simple to fancy, you can find tiaras made with just about any precious metals and gemstones. The veil will be a necessary addition and is a traditional piece required at most kinds of wedding.
• Bridal gloves:A bride doesn’t only wear gloves to hide her hands. She will also don these attractive accessories as a way to show off her inner style and also to complement her gown. The right gloves can be both elegant and sexy and are a great addition to any wedding outfit.
• Handbags and purses: Choose something small and stylish for the big day. This will ensure that you can carry important items like emergency cosmetics or tissues, while still being able to move about without being encumbered by a large handbag.
• Bridal garters: Simple, elegant and stylish, these bridal accessories are almost compulsory for any formal wedding. They are typically made from satin or lace and can come adorned with anything from pearls to crystals.
• Bridal shoes: One of the cornerstones to any outfit, the shoes you choose will ultimately depend on the length of your wedding dress. A longer gown will hide your feet, allowing you to opt for a simpler style of footwear. On the other hand, if you decide on a shorter wedding dress, you will need to place more thought into your choice of shoes for the occasion.

As for what factors to think of when browsing for bridal accessories, the Canadian bride will find this remarkably similar to shopping for wedding reception decor. Firstly, the type of wedding you will be having will directly affect what accessories you choose. After all, a formal church or hotel wedding will require more elegance, style and detail than a casual garden or beachside celebration. Secondly, your budget will also determine which accessories you can afford and thus use to create the perfect wedding outfit.

If you have any tips, advice or tales about shopping for bridal accessories, please let us know by leaving a comment below. In this way, you will do your part to make it easy for the Canadian bride to shop for her ultimate wedding outfit.