For those new to Elegant Evening Events, our beginnings started at a local wedding dress boutique, where we ended up developing the bones of what would become our event and wedding planning company. For four years we unintentionally gathered data from what would be our target market. We listened to thousands of brides in those very small pink and gray dressing rooms vent their hearts out about everything from family drama to nightmare vendors, heartfelt moments and happy meetings, to the stories of how they met their intended. And in the process, we honed our skills and became the top sellers while working there. Why? Because we listened.
Finding a wedding dress can be overwhelming. You walk in with an idea or concept of what you want, with a picture of a model who is a size zero, and you hope that when you try something like it, it works for you. Or, you have no clue where to start, but you have an entourage that “knows what is best for you,” and they pile on dress after dress for you to try on. What ends up happening is that the bride begins to sweat in the small room, her heart rate goes up, and her brain gets invaded with images of dresses and more dresses until it all blurs. And when she finally emerges out of the room after trying on a gazillion options, none of which seem to have been THE dress, one of us will recognize the symptoms and diagnose her with Wedding Dress Fatigue.
If you read this BEFORE going wedding dress shopping, you are in luck, as we can help prevent you from contracting Wedding Dress Fatigue with the following preventative measures:
1. Limit the number of people going wedding dress shopping with you. No more than 3 do we recommend. They should be people who know you, who understand your budget, and who won’t impose their visions on you. Everyone else should get the chance to admire your selection on your wedding day!
2. Our rule of thumb: 1-3-5. One day, three bridal boutiques, five dresses per boutique. We highly recommend doing your homework before booking appointments. Do they have your size to try on in the dress you are looking for? If not, do they have a similar dress you might be able to try on? Can you purchase the dress to take, or does it have to be ordered? If ordering, what is the turnaround time? All these questions can be asked before booking the appointment so there are no surprises.
3. If you don’t find your dress today, it’s ok. Wait two weeks, and then set up another day. The same 1-3-5 rule applies.
4. Not every bride reacts the same when finding the dress. Some brides cry for happiness, some scream, and some just take it in quietly. Don’t let anyone dictate how you should react.
If you are reading this AFTER going wedding dress shopping and are suffering from Wedding Dress Fatigue, here are the steps to getting over it.
1. Politely, but firmly, tell everyone you need to gather your thoughts before heading out wedding dress shopping again. We know you don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings but take your time before returning to the wedding dress world.
2. Apply the 1-3-5 rule! Select only up to three people at most to accompany you the second time around, and make sure they are people you truly want there.
3. With a clear mind, write down all the things about the dresses you have already tried that made you feel good about yourself. Keep this list in mind as you begin your new search.
4. Same tip as above: Not every bride reacts the same when finding the dress. Some brides cry for happiness, some scream, and some just take it in quietly. Don’t let anyone dictate how you should react.
Finally, remember the most important thing: It is YOUR wedding dress. You will be the one wearing it; it will be you in pictures for years to come. You get to pick what you want to wear. Pick what makes you happy.
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