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Show Sliop early for weiMtag Sress not. Find out beforehand, since some dresses require more than one fitting. Special alterations and extra lengths involve in-volve extra charges, as do headpieces and veils. Payment and cancellation policies vary. Most shops require one-half the price of the dress as a deposit before special ordering and one-third the dress price on layaway. Most shops have a policy of no refunds once the dress has been ordered or put on layaway. If you allow enough time to shop for your dress,- and work closely with a bridal consultant, you'll find the right dress for you. Bridesmaids' dresses are custom ordered or-dered also, therefore, as soon as you have made your gown selection, you and your attendants should go shopping. If you are wearing a long formal wedding gown, the bridesmaids should be in long formal dresses also. Mothers should be in the same length dress as bridesmaids. If the bride wears a short dress, the wedding party can also wear short dresses. The bride sets the mood of the wedding. Remember, whether the wedding is formal or informal, it is your decision. Either can be very lovely. By GWEN PRICE & MARVA HEAL Bride's World After you and your fiance have set a date for your wedding, one of the first things you should do is shop for your wedding gown. Start by looking through bridal magazines to get ideas of styles, fabrics and colors. Next decide on the type of wedding you want. Will it be formal or informal? Next establish a budget including everything from headpiece to accessories. How soon before the wedding do you start to shop for your gown? Wedding gowns are custom ordered for the most part and this process takes time to complete. Most bridal shops recommend you order your dress four to six months before your wedding. If you are being married in less than four months some shops have stock dresses to sell, but the selection is much smaller. When you shop for your dress, limit the number of people who accompany you, and never shop alone. Ask your mother or a good friend who is familiar with your style preferences to come along. Let the bridal consultant know your plans --formality --formality of wedding, style preferences, budget and date dress is needed. If pre-bridal pictures are being done you will need your dress ready to wear four weeks before your wedding. Select headpiece (veil, hat, floral wreath) to compliment your dress. Choose a headpiece in proportion to your dress. A picture hat looks best with an open neckline. A short sleeve dress needs a simple look so choose your headpiece while you have your dress on. Now that your gown selection is made, the shop will arrange for your first fitting. At that time be sure to bring the shoes and undergarments you will wear on your wedding day. Some stores may include one1 fitting in the cost of the dress, but many do |
