1-11 Wedding Gown
Welcome to ‘the wedding gown’ module. Everything you ever wanted to know about purchasing a wedding gown is here—from the different types of veil or trains, to how to buy your dress direct from China at a huge savings. We have it all here.
1-11-1 WEDDING GOWN OVERVIEW
SmartBrideTM Checklist: 1-11-1 Wedding Gown Overview
Print out the overview checklist, and follow along so you don’t miss any important steps.
VIDEO: Wedding Gown Overview
Explore the average costs of a wedding gown and accessories.
Click here to go to the Wedding Gown Overview page!
1-11-2 BRIDAL SALON VS ON-LINE SHOPPING
VIDEO: Bridal Salon VS on-line shopping
There are two schools of thought when it comes to purchasing a wedding gown—to buy in a bridal salon, or purchase your dress on-line. In this video we contrast and compare these two options.
Resource: Wedding Dress Definitions
Click here to go to the Bridal Salon VS On-Line Shopping page!
1-11-3 BRIDAL SALONS
VIDEO: Bridal Salons
The wedding industry has some strange practices, and this is most clear to the consumer when they visit a bridal salon. In this video we talk about some of those practices so you can make savvy choices while shopping for your wedding gown.
Resource: Wedding Dress Designers
Click here to go to the Bridal Salons page!
1-11-4 On-line Bridal Shopping
VIDEO: On-line Bridal Shopping
Learn about the ins-and-outs of on-line shopping in this module. There are great deals to be had on the Internet, but you need to balance that with shopping smart. The resource document for this module gives you a list of discount shopping sties, including how to order your gown direct from China at a great discount.
Resource: Discount Shopping Sites
Click here to go to the On-line Bridal Shopping page!
1-11-5 WEDDING DRESS QUALITY
VIDEO: Wedding Dress Quality
Learn what to look for in a quality wedding gown—from lining to proper seams. What makes a quality garment? We have all the answers here. Remember, if you are only paying $300 for a dress instead of $1,000, the quality will be different—from fabric to seaming to beading. You get what you pay for.
Resource: Wedding Gown Formality Rules
Click here to go to the Wedding Dress Quality page!
1-11-6 OTHER SHOPPING OPTIONS
VIDEO: Other Shopping Options
In this video we explore the other places where you can purchases a wedding gown, or wedding dress. With more and more chain stores carrying a small bridal line at very reasonable prices, your options are greater than ever. We also explore unique ways to get a wedding gown from bridal salons. Enjoy shopping!
Click here to go to the Other Shopping Options page!
1-11-7 TAILOR MADE WEDDING DRESS
VIDEO: Tailor Made Wedding Dress
Whether you have an existing ‘inherited’ dress remade, or have one made from scratch, we cover your options in this video.
Click here to go to the Tailor Made Wedding Dress page!
1-11-8 WEDDING DRESS STYLES
VIDEO: Wedding Dress Styles
In this module we explore the styles, cut, and shape of the wedding dresses that are available to you. We show you examples of a basque waist, a sheath skirt, a ruched bodice, and the difference between an A-line and a Princess cut dress. Once you have seen examples of all the available styles, our SmartBride checklist helps you define those styles that most interest you.
SmartBride™ Checklist: Your Wedding Dress Style
Click here to go to the Wedding Dress Styles page!
1-11-9 WEDDING DRESS TIMELINE
VIDEO: Wedding Dress Timeline
Everything you need to know about how long it takes to get your wedding dress. Deciding on your wedding dress should be done 9 to 12 months before your wedding, so you have time to fix any problems that can crop up.
Click here to go to the Wedding Dress Timeline page!
1-11-10 WEDDING GOWN PRESERVATION
VIDEO: Wedding Gown Preservation
How do you clean and preserve a wedding dress? Here we explore the reasons why you might want to preserve your gown, and some things to be aware of if you hire a service to do this for you.
Click here to go to the Wedding Gown Preservation page!
1-11-11 BUYING YOUR WEDDING DRESS
VIDEO: Buying Your Wedding Dress
Whether you want to rent your wedding dress, or purchase it, this module covers all the questions to ask the bridal salons along the way. Enjoy the experience.
SmartBride™ Checklist: Buying The Dress
Resource: Wedding Dress Information Sheet
Resource: Bride’s Accessory List
