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Perhaps the most important element of your wedding planning (at least as far as you're concerned) is choosing the right wedding dress. Shopping for a designer wedding dress should be a fun and exciting experience. However, unless you avoid a few common pitfalls it can also become a little stressful.

Thankfully, with the following simple steps, you can steer clear of potential anxiety and ensure that you choose the perfect gown for you.

Step One: Where and When Are You Getting Married?

Naturally, bridal gown shopping is the most exciting part of wedding preparations, so you might be tempted to place it at the top of your to-do list. However, before you can begin to make a decision about what style of designer wedding dress will look good on you, you might like to think about what style of designer wedding gown will suit the location and date of your wedding.

For instance, your choice of dress will be different depending on whether you're having a summer or winter wedding. Moreover, a beach wedding requires a different style to that of a church wedding.

Step Two: Narrow the Designer Wedding Dress Field

When you begin your search for the perfect designer wedding dress, the first thing you'll notice is the sheer volume of boutiques, designers and bridal stores to choose from. In order to make your search simpler, it's a good idea to browse some magazines, catalogs and websites – find a handful of styles and / or designers that you like, then visit those stores.

I'd rather recommend having a right-hand gal (or, let's not be sexist about this, guy) along when you begin to try on bridal gowns. This person should be someone whose opinion you value and trust. Moreover, it needs to be someone who does not hold back – what you need, when trying on a designer wedding dress, is brutal honesty.

Step Three: Think Body Shape

Almost every bride looks utterly gorgeous in her wedding dress, which can lull you into a false sense of security. It does not matter what type of dress you choose, you'll look great, right?

Well, not necessarily. As with any other item of clothing, your body shape should be considered. Some garments and styles flatter specific body types better than others. So, when looking at designer wedding dresses, it's a great idea to remember this.

Step Four: Love the Fact That it's All About You

On your day of days, all eyes will be on you. A few on your groom, of course, but, let's face it, the bride gets the lion's share of the attention at a wedding. This is something you may find a little daunting, but it should be embroidered.

It's something that should also be considered when choosing your dress. Many designer wedding dresses have lots of beautiful embellishments and you may favor this style. On the other hand, there are many classically simple gowns that look equally elegant.

Step Five: Make Sure You Find 'The One'

As Fairground Attraction so rightly observed, "It's got to be perfect." Chances are, you'll spend a considerable amount of money on your designer wedding dresses. It'll probably be the most expensive item of clothing you ever own. So, make sure you find the gown that has your name written all over it – not literally, obviously, that would look a bit weird.

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Source by Arpie Maral