Let’s Talk the infamous DRESS
(Dress: Ines Di Santo)
I would be lying if I didn’t say, this is likely the HIGHLIGHT of you (and your groom’s) day! Although you may feel some overwhelming decision making in your court, here are some sensible TIPS I learned from in my process!
PICK THE DRESS THAT YOU LOVE
What I mean is, if you love the dress, (but it doesn’t “fit” your venue) who cares! Don’t be afraid to love outside the box. It’s YOUR Day.
DON’T BE AFRAID TO SAY NO
Yes, I am the bride who purchased dresses! Why?! Because I felt pressured into my first dress. When it comes down to your “gut” feeling, go with it!
THE TWO DRESS RUT
Stuck between 2 dresses? My advice...pick the you think your GROOM would LOVE YOU wearing! I bet there is one dress that is a little more “YOU” & “HIM”
PRICE $$
Well, I am not one to weigh in one this after all....I purchased two dresses! But if you have a range, no fear! There are Soooo many dresses out there. Keep looking.
TOO MUCH PINTEREST
Of course I searched high and low on Pinterest for the “Perfect” Dress. But don’t go crazy! Instead focus on the fit and style YOU like when trying on dresses
ENJOY THE PROCESS Take in every moment. Invite the people you want in your life to share the decision making (& try not to please everyone, some people might be a little too vocal for you). Also, if someone can’t make it, that’s ok!! Don’t DWELL. Appreciate each moment LOOKING TO RESELL? I kept my actual dress, however I owned a perfectly brand new one (of course the store would NOT allow returns) TIP: Donate your Dress! I chose to donate my dress to THE BRIDAL GARDEN and used the TAX WRITE off! The dress went to a good cause and I made (most) of my money back (I did not have luck trying to resell online)
The Dress: http://inesdisanto.com/
The Dress Shop: http://www.mbridesalon.com/
The Veil: https://dressanomalie.com/
The Boots: http://www.ariat.com/
Tori Meskin BSN RNC-NIC. Nurse. Blogger. Podcaster. Tori has been a clinician since 2012, works in acute care/inpatient NICU & Pediatric settings in southern California. She is a blogger, podcaster, NICU & Pediatric Critical Care RN, Sponsored Capella University MSN student, a Barco Uniforms Ambassador & Brave beginnings Ambassador. She has obtained her National NICU Nurse Certification (RNC-NIC) & has previously worked as a travel nurse, pursuing bedside experiences in several NICU settings. Follow her as she shares her NICU journey married life & juggles work, school, content creation, & brings you top notch Tips & Tricks along the way. Find her at www.tipsfromtori.com or info@tipsfromtori.com
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