You’re engaged—congratulations! Now it’s time to find the gown you’ll wear on your big day. You may have several ideas about the dress you’re looking for, but maybe you have absolutely no idea! With so many styles and fabrics to choose from, how do you know when you’ve found THE perfect dress?
Don’t worry, we’re here to help! Here are the top 5 signs you’ve found the dress of your dreams:
1. You can’t stop thinking about it
So, you’ve tried on several dresses and maybe you even thought you found “the one,” but you left the bridal shop without a dress to give yourself some time to think. But that’s just it—you can’t stop thinking about that one dress—something about it stands out to you. Out of all the gowns you’ve tried on, you can’t imagine yourself in any other dress but “the one.” Pay attention to those thoughts, this could be a sign that you’ve found something special.
2. You still feel like you
If you ask us, your wedding gown is the most important and expressive piece of clothing you’ll ever wear—which is why it's so important you choose a gown that makes YOU feel like the truest version of yourself. Well-meaning friends, mothers, and relatives will have their own ideas of what dress they feel you should wear—but what matters is what dress YOU feel most beautiful and confident in. There are so many wonderful gowns to be tried on, but if you feel like you’re trying to please someone else or be something you’re not, it’s not the gown for you.
3. You don’t want to take it off
A good sign you’ve found your dream dress is that you don’t want to take it off—in fact, you may even be plotting how to leave it on and wear it to run your errands or stare at yourself in the mirror for the rest of day. Finding your dream dress is a one-of-a-kind feeling, so we get it—but we do ask that you resist the feeling of committing a felony until your dress has been purchased and altered to fit you. 😂 Believe us, the wait is so worth it and after you finally get your dress, you can try your gown on as many times as you like!
4. You want to accessorize
Do you find yourself wanting to see what your dress looks like with earrings or a veil? If the answer is yes, then you may have found “the one.” Accessories don’t come out for just any dress, they come out when you get that special “this is it” feeling in your gut—so if you find yourself imagining if a belt or headpiece would complement your bridal look, try them out and take note of how you feel, it may be that you’ve found your dress!
5. You can picture yourself walking down the aisle
Perhaps you’ve tried on several gowns—all of which were stunning in their own way—but now you're standing in the mirror, looking at yourself in a particular gown and you begin to daydream. You start to imagine yourself walking down the aisle and you see your soon-to-be spouse’s eyes lighting up when they see you for the first time—or maybe you can see flashes of your wedding album. These are telltale signs that you’ve found the dress you just can’t live without.
Final Thoughts
Opinions and wishes aside, at the end of the day, how YOU feel and what YOU want is what truly matters. Finding your wedding dress should be one of the most magical parts of your wedding planning journey! Our stylists are here to help you find a beautiful dress that feels right for you! Give us a call at (864) 241-0730 or Book Now on our website. We can’t wait to see you!