Choice, Choices, Choices 

There are not many brides who start shopping for wedding dresses without a knot in their stomachs – and, unfortunately, sometimes, this is not due to excitement. Finding the ideal wedding dress, especially in Johannesburg, can be stressful, but it needn’t put you in a flat spin. 

Here Are 6 Snazzy Tips to Help You Narrow Down Your Choices: 

  1. Have an idea of what you’re looking for before you start shopping for wedding dresses. With absolutely no clue from the outset, you run the risk of turning shopping for wedding dresses into a serious bridal shop nightmare. Take some time to decide on the fabric and silhouette, and think about the way you want to feel in your wedding dress.
  1. We always urge our brides to decide on a dress at least six to eight months before the wedding. Your other planning should also be well underway by then, because it will have a major impact on the wedding dresses you’ll be considering. You should have decided on the theme, venue, and time of day of your wedding, among other aspects. Are you going to be a vintage bride in a sublime Johannesburg garden setting? Or, are you going to be a whimsical bohemian bride in a trendy downtown Johannesburg setting? These are factors which will help you to narrow down your choices of wedding dresses.
  1. Celebrities may look fantastic in the most outlandish creations, but this doesn’t mean you will. Steer away from trying to copy someone else’s style. It’s like taking a photo of a celeb to your hairdresser and asking them to make you look like that – it seldom works out. Be original. There are so many wedding dresses to choose from, and ways in which you can make a wedding dress unique. There is no need to copy anyone.
  1. There is no shortage of bridal shops in Johannesburg. Brides are, in fact, spoilt for choice. Our advice is do some research, talk to friends and family, and gather some references. Word of mouth is a powerful medium, and nowhere more so than in a bustling city like Johannesburg where wedding dresses are rife.
  1. Don’t lose sight of who you are. Your personality and personal style should shine through on your wedding day. Go for wedding dresses that will bring out those playful, quirky, hip, modern, or classic traits which make you who you are. This can be difficult when you’re in a Johannesburg bridal shop surrounded by wedding dresses, the next more gorgeous than the last. By sticking to styles and silhouettes which really speak to who you are, you can easily narrow down your choices of wedding dresses.
  1. We’ve seen many brides make the mistake of choosing a silhouette which doesn’t suit their body. There is nothing wrong with losing a few kilos before your Big Day, but in reality, your body shape is your body shape. Let a professional analyse your body shape for you and show you wedding dresses which will bring out your best assets and have you feeling confident and comfortable.

If you live in Johannesburg, make the trip through to Pretoria for an appointment with us at Timeless Bridal Couture. You won’t regret it!