| So you've set a date with the man of your | | | | were a little girl. Long sleeved dresses should NOT |
| dreams? The only thing, well one of the many | | | | be worn at an outdoor wedding in August. (I |
| things, you have to do to get ready is choose the | | | | knew a bride once who did this and put a ziploc |
| perfect dress. If you want help with that, you're | | | | bag of ice down the back of her dress) |
| reading the wrong article. This advice is to keep | | | | Conversely, don't choose a sleeveless dress for |
| you from choosing the WRONG wedding dress. | | | | an outdoor reception in November. (Again, the |
| Below are practical ideas to keep you from | | | | bride who did this turned into the Wicked Witch |
| making a very expensive mistake (no, I'm not | | | | of the West during pictures) Lastly, and this is a |
| talking about your fiance).1. It's gotta fit. This | | | | little known fact, don't wear lots of tulle for an |
| might seem obvious to you, but many brides | | | | outdoor event. This one I learned personally. The |
| swear they are a size six and cram their bodies | | | | fabric attracts bees like crazy. I had those flying |
| into dresses much too small for them. This | | | | pests in between all 12 layers of my tulle skirt.4. |
| unflattering approach to wedding dress shopping | | | | Love it. Don't buy a dress that you don't |
| can make for bad pictures, not to mention | | | | absolutely love. You only get one chance to have |
| discomfort on your big day.2. Style is a must. Not | | | | your perfect day. Choosing the cheapest, or the |
| every woman has the desire to be current with | | | | most sensible, or even the one that your best |
| wedding dress fashions, but there are some | | | | friend likes the most will not cut it for your |
| definite no-nos. Stay away from halters, giant | | | | wedding. If you don't love it, leave it.Hopefully this |
| puffy sleeves, and mermaid style skirts (tight | | | | advice will keep you from making a mistake when |
| around the hips and knees and flared at the | | | | it comes to your wedding dress. This is one of |
| ankles). Also avoid any dress that you saw in a | | | | the only elements of planning a wedding that is |
| wedding more than 5 years ago.3. Consider the | | | | almost entirely in your control. You may order |
| setting. Don't choose a dress for a different | | | | flowers that come in silk instead of fresh. |
| wedding, even if it's been your dream since you | | | | |