If you're tying the knot soon, you just might be a tad overwhelmed with an abundance of planning details ranging from floral arrangements and centerpieces to music selection and cake tastings.
And last, but certainly not least—you've got to find the wedding dress of your dreams! No pressure, right?
We tapped couture wedding planning designer Kirstie Kelly for her expert advice on shopping for that gorgeous gown.
Here are her 10 tips for vintage lace mother of the bride dresses:
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1. Enjoy Your time: Trying on wedding gowns with a small audience would make anyone feel a little nervous. Remember that this is your time to have fun looking nicely put together and share it with your nearest thing friends and family!
2. Keep An Open Mind: Feel free to entertain any direction you might be thinking. Many brides go in with one vision and leave with a gown they normally never would have tried on in the first place. Trust your consultant and follow your heart.
Just like your future husband, finding the one is a natural process particular to each individual bride.
3. Wear Proper Underwear: It may seem unimportant, but wearing proper lingerie and shoes can help you get a better idea of how each gown will fit after tailoring. Corsets, strapless bras and figure-hugging shape wear in simple colors will help you put your best foot forward when you step out of the dress up room and onto the pedestal. And, bring your heels!
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4. Size Is just a number: Wedding planning gowns are generally sized smaller than average ready to wear collections. Don't be surprised if you get purchasing a size 14 when you are normally a size 10. Also keep in mind that a good consultant will suggest you order a size relevant to your curviest body part—bust, waist or sides. In doing so your gown will be custom tailored around your other measurements without running into a sizing problem. Remember: It's always quicker to take a gown in than it is to allow it to needlessly out.
5. Communicate at all times: When working with your consultant, talk to her as much as possible. If you already have a vision or a venue picked out, share this information with her so that she can help guide you as you consider options. Wedding planning consultants live and breathe wedding details, to even get a few great ideas if you chat it up!
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6. Be Nice to your Budget: If the provide your gown is smaller than you think it ought to be, don't worry. Wedding planning gowns in high quality are available at reasonable prices if you know where to look. Brides are beautiful because they are beautiful brides, not because they spent an income on a gown. Stay positive and keep the faith; you will find the perfect gown.
7. Mind Your body: But in a positive way!
Rather than gawk at your arms or your premature lumpy skin in the mirror, focus on mentioning what is already slightly beautiful about you. Every woman has distinctive features that can be enhanced by a beautiful gown—focus on bringing that out.
8. Be Selective With your Group. Bringing your best friends, family, entire wedding party and sorority sisters may seem as an exciting way to get rid of the gown search but it might lead to too many opinions in too tight of quarters—and ultimately can make you feel overwhelmed. We recommend leading to three people with you who are equally excited, supportive and stylish so you get the best feedback in the most encouraging way.
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9, Plan Ahead: It might seem unnecessary, but unlike regular shopping stores, wedding planning salons require appointments. Call in advance so you can make sure to have undivided attention from a professional consultant. It's worth it!
10. Do it now! This is a day to celebrate and look your best while marrying the man of your dreams. Embrace the excitement and beauty of this time—you deserve it!
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