We know how hard it is for some of our brides to have absolute certainty that they found the perfect wedding dress of their dreams. The truth of the matter is, it’s not about finding something that meets every point on your checklist. It’s about finding the one that feels like the missing puzzle piece you didn’t even know was missing to begin with. With so many gorgeous gowns to choose from, it can be daunting to imagine just one of them being THE dress. Add in different styles, laces, beading, & necklines, and suddenly going dress shopping can seem like the most difficult decision of your wedding planning process. How can you possibly narrow it down to just one beautiful dress? Finding "the one" can actually be so much easier than you ever dreamed it could be!
Is it just a pretty dress or does it make you feel bridal?
There's a HUGE difference between a pretty gown and a dress you can actually imagine getting married in! It's important to be able to envision yourself in the dress on your wedding day. Ultimately, so many dresses will look beautiful on you, but not every dress will be something you can actually picture tying the knot in. When you find the dress that completes your vision and now you can picture yourself on your wedding day, don't ignore how special that is!
You won't want to take it off!
We know it’s cheesy but this is a tell tale sign that you found your dress! If you're in the dress for almost half an hour and you still can't get enough- that's another huge sign. Maybe you'll eventually take it off just to try a couple more, but if you find yourself missing that one dress, it's probably time to put it back on and celebrate!
You go to other stores looking for the exact same thing
If you couldn't pull the trigger the first time around because you just needed to see all the options you might find yourself looking for the same exact dress you have your heart set on. If you try on dresses at another store and all of them are just missing that one special detail that your favorite had, don't put yourself through the stress of trying to recreate a dress that you already know exists!
We can see it on your face
It might sound like a little thing, but trust us, you'll find yourself smiling a lot more in some dresses than others. Looking and feeling beautiful might be at the top of your checklist, but actually being happy in it will be super important, too. If you can't take your eyes off yourself in the mirror and you look and feel happy in it, that's not a feeling that will happen with just any other dress.
Does the input of others matter?
It's every bride's hope to find a dress that everyone in their group loves but you truly know you found the one when you put it on and couldn't care less about who else likes it because you know you love it. When you love a dress for how it makes you feel, not for your groups reaction to it, it could very well be the one! It's not about finding the one your group has the best reaction to, it's about finding the dress that makes you forget about every other gown you've tried on.
There’s no “right way” to react when you find your gown!
Some brides cry. Some brides don't, and that's okay! Movies + TV can make it seem like saying "yes" needs to be a huge, sweeping display of emotion. In real life, it's not always that way! Whether you're crying, dancing, at a loss for words, or just incredibly decisive and practical, every bride will have their own unique reaction to finding their dress. Don't assume it can't be the one just because you don't have the reaction you were expecting yourself to have!
Photographer: Cassie Lauren Photo & Design
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