Five Things a Bride Should Bring to Their Bridal Appointment

Here it is, the day you’ve been waiting for. You are about to shop for your wedding dress! It’s a huge step in your wedding planning process and for most brides, this will be the first time they really envision themselves as a bride. But without the proper preparation, the day of your dreams can turn into an intimidating and stressful endeavor. So let’s take a bit of the anxiety out of wedding dress shopping by talking about the few-must haves at your first bridal appointment!

What to bring to your first bridal salon appointment:

1. Heels

Whether you’re going to be rocking a gorgeous pair of stilettos or a cute pair of kitten heels, you’re going to want to bring a pair of shoes. The most important thing is that you bring shoes that are the same height as the ones you plan to wear on the day of your wedding. Not only will they help boost your confidence, but you’d be surprised how much an extra three or four inches can alter the look and even the fit of your gown. 

2. Hair Ties and Bobby Pins

You may wear one around your wrist constantly, or maybe you can always count on finding one at the bottom of your purse. Nevertheless, a hair tie is a simple yet essential item to have when trying on dresses, especially if you plan on wearing your hair up on your wedding day. Not only will it help give you an idea of your full bridal look, but putting your hair up can also help if you plan on trying on veils with your dresses. 

3. The proper undergarments

While you’re guaranteed to look like a knockout in the dresses you try on, you do want to ensure that you can feel your best in each option. It’s not necessary to bring the exact shapewear or bra you are going to wear on the day, but being prepared will help make sure you feel confident enough to find the dress of your dreams. Maybe try bringing along or wearing a supportive nude strapless bra, seamless nude underwear, and any shapewear you might wear under your dress!

4. A Small, but Mighty Support Group!

Of course moms, sisters, aunts, etc. make for an amazing daily support system, but sometimes the people closest to us are more concerned about making us happy than telling the truth. A trusted, small group will ensure that you receive honest and valuable feedback without too many opinions to overwhelm you! An awesome supportive group will make sure you feel confident in your decision when it’s time to say “Yes!” Remember that certain salons have a strict guest policy, and you should always check with the salon prior to your appointment.

5. Ideas and an Open Mind!

When you meet with your stylist, one of the first questions they might ask you is what “style” you’re looking for. They might ask if you prefer a certain silhouette or if you like lace, trains, etc. If you haven’t given any thought to the dress before your first appointment, you could end up trying on too many dresses (yes, it’s a thing!) and overwhelm yourself with choices. Study up on silhouettes by reading a blog or going on designer websites! That way, you can have a good place to start. Your stylist will take it from there and help pick complementary styles or even a wild-card that they know from experience would look dynamite on you! Besides doing your homework, making sure you bring an open mind and a positive attitude are the best prep for your first appointment!

All in all, this should be an exciting and fun day picking out the dress you get to wear on one of the biggest days of your life. If you make sure you’re prepared, that extra stress will melt away, leaving you with amazing memories and a remarkable dress pick!