{"id":27781,"date":"2019-04-05T11:53:38","date_gmt":"2019-04-05T17:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?p=27781"},"modified":"2020-09-09T12:36:04","modified_gmt":"2020-09-09T18:36:04","slug":"finding-your-wedding-dress-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/finding-your-wedding-dress-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping your Vision and Finding your Wedding Dress Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Alissa from the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theadoredlife.com\/category\/lifestyle\/wedding\/\"><em>Adored Life<\/em><\/a><em> is spunky with the best curls around! She is petite yet curvy, and her fashionista and lifestyle blog chronicles her wedding planning. This guest blog post features her personal online wedding dress shopping experience using the Maggie Sottero Designs\u2019 Dress Finder feature. She tells you all about how she managed to keep her vision alive. We are  excited for you to get to know this real bride and read all about her perspective as you search for your dream dress in this modern world of online shopping. <\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-instagram wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BvIVWWhhomw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BvIVWWhhomw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BvIVWWhhomw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Alissa | Honestly Relatable (@honestlyrelatableblog)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopping for your wedding dress is one of the most exciting and overwhelming steps of the wedding process. In my everyday life I love glamour, volume, and anything over the top. I know exactly what my style is, and I don\u2019t ever seek outside input on what I wear. But wedding dress shopping can leave even the most discerning shopper utterly stumped. This is why so many of us rely on opinions from our many well-meaning family members and bridal party. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether they are a close friend, an acquaintance, or even your dad, it\u2019s surprising all the opinions and advice you receive around the wedding dress you choose. Opinions not just about your dress, but the colors, flowers, location, everything! People who won\u2019t even be attending the wedding might end up asking for glimpses of your dress. It\u2019s one of the most important days of your life, so it makes sense so many people are curious about what dress you will choose. That curiosity can be a bit overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So today I&#8217;m going to talk about how to cultivate your wedding-dress vision from the beginning to your final &#8220;say yes&#8221; moment. Even if you\u2019ve already experienced the poking and prodding about your wedding dress, it\u2019s not too late to reset focus on your wedding-dress vision. Trust me, all of this is first-hand advice coming from personal mistakes and my road to discovering how to get my wedding vision back on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-instagram wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BefzJ8khA-J\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BefzJ8khA-J\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BefzJ8khA-J\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Alissa | Honestly Relatable (@honestlyrelatableblog)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>To Share or Not to Share Your Wedding-Dress Vision<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When I first started looking for my dress online, I made a big mistake. Instead of focusing on what I wanted, I began listening to what other people were drawn to. I sent a few links to friends and got a lot of unsolicited feedback. I was really shocked. How could so many people have different opinions on what I thought were perfect dresses?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people felt like what I liked wasn&#8217;t me, but how could it not be me? When I would send the link to the dress sometimes I would get good feedback, but other times I felt confused and began to feel I had lost ME in all of it. I don&#8217;t consult people when I get dressed in the morning. I don&#8217;t even like to go shopping with people! So why did I think that I needed to ask others for their thoughts on what I loved?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you share your wedding-dress vision, Pinterest board, or any thoughts on your wedding dress, decide what your boundaries are. Do you want feedback, or do you just want to talk about it? It\u2019s okay to say that you\u2019re not up for discussing what your vision is. Before telling a whole group about your wedding dress, confide in a close friend who you truly trust. Tell them what you love or any reservations you have about the dress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And remember, what you love or dislike about a gown might look completely different than what you think, once you try it on. When people are looking at the wedding dress online, they aren\u2019t looking at you in it. They are looking at the dress itself. So don\u2019t take the feedback too personally. Just remember they may not be able to visualize it the way you do and are simply commenting on the dress, not you in the dress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Be Realistic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What can you do to make sure you are starting off on the right track?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be realistic\u2014two words no bride wants to hear. Especially myself. However, even this daydreaming bride knows that there are just a few things I need to be realistic about. When you are thinking about your wedding dress, keep these things in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Venue<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re having a small, intimate gathering in a small venue, you might not be able to wear a full ballgown due to the size of both, the dress and the location. If you\u2019re having a country chic wedding outside, you may not want to have a dress that has delicate details that can snag on natural elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Comfort<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While a mermaid gown might be calling your name, do you like wearing fitted dresses? Your wedding is not the day to decide to try something new and find out it\u2019s not for you. Think about any undergarments or shapewear that might need to be worn that day. Can you dance in the dress, or comfortably sit in the dress? Your wedding day isn\u2019t the day to find out you hate strapless dresses. Be sure to think about your own comfort level and what will make you happy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Stock-Images-for-Alissa-Stock-Images-for-Alissa-0026-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Shoes and leaves\" data-id=\"27803\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=27803\" class=\"wp-image-27803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Stock-Images-for-Alissa-Stock-Images-for-Alissa-0026-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Stock-Images-for-Alissa-Stock-Images-for-Alissa-0026-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Stock-Images-for-Alissa-Stock-Images-for-Alissa-0026-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Stock-Images-for-Alissa-Stock-Images-for-Alissa-0026-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Stock-Images-for-Alissa-Stock-Images-for-Alissa-0026.jpg 933w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Stock-Images-for-Alissa-Stock-Images-for-Alissa-0016-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Crystal Details for a Wedding Dress\" data-id=\"27801\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=27801\" class=\"wp-image-27801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Stock-Images-for-Alissa-Stock-Images-for-Alissa-0016-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Stock-Images-for-Alissa-Stock-Images-for-Alissa-0016-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Stock-Images-for-Alissa-Stock-Images-for-Alissa-0016-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Stock-Images-for-Alissa-Stock-Images-for-Alissa-0016-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Stock-Images-for-Alissa-Stock-Images-for-Alissa-0016.jpg 933w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/MqoLnuFHzM15802D4A-0E7A-4811-9531-5D9310245143-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Maggie Sottero Lace Wedding Dress Details\" data-id=\"27800\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=27800\" class=\"wp-image-27800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/MqoLnuFHzM15802D4A-0E7A-4811-9531-5D9310245143-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/MqoLnuFHzM15802D4A-0E7A-4811-9531-5D9310245143-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/MqoLnuFHzM15802D4A-0E7A-4811-9531-5D9310245143-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/MqoLnuFHzM15802D4A-0E7A-4811-9531-5D9310245143-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The wedding dress isn\u2019t the only thing that takes center stage. If you are wearing any family heirlooms, a special veil, or want to wear some bridal bling, make sure you aren\u2019t picking out something that competes with that extra special touch. Don&#8217;t let these accents upstage your dress or detract from your accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the idea of being realistic is not all that fun, it will help you find your wedding dress. Being even the tiniest bit realistic can help you avoid any dress regrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Maggie-Pop-Up-Dresses.jpg\" alt=\"Dress racks filled with Maggie Sottero and Sottero and Midgley gowns\" data-id=\"27798\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=27798\" class=\"wp-image-27798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Maggie-Pop-Up-Dresses.jpg 640w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Maggie-Pop-Up-Dresses-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Maggie-Pop-Up-Dresses-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Maggie-Pop-Up.jpg\" alt=\"Maggie Sottero Wedding Dresses and Tags\" data-id=\"27802\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=27802\" class=\"wp-image-27802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Maggie-Pop-Up.jpg 640w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Maggie-Pop-Up-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Maggie-Pop-Up-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find Out What Makes Your Wedding Dress <em>You<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On my mission to include people whose opinion I cared about, I kind of forgot to include myself. So I decided to start over, without any input so I could clearly figure out what details make a wedding dress <em>me<\/em>. But this time, I had a plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I completely restarted my vision and went back to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/maggie-sottero\">Maggie Sottero<\/a> website with a clear vision of what details <em>I<\/em> wanted, not details I thought someone else wanted for me. Prior to this reset, I was confused and drawn to numerous styles. After the reset, I suddenly saw commonalities in the designs I was drawn to. It was easier to wade through the virtual closet of tulle, sparkle, and other details after getting the clarity of what would make my wedding dress <em>the<\/em> wedding dress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I took my time looking at photos, my own clothing, and what I wanted to feel like on my wedding day. Glamour or princess? Simple or intricate details? Are there details about dresses my Fianc\u00e9 loves? Do I want a traditional white dress? Answering these questions not only helped me get clarity, but it also helped me find a dress that has special details I know even my Fianc\u00e9 will love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For you, maybe it means adding something to the dress to make it yours. Perhaps it\u2019s adding a bit of lace from a family gown, something blue sewn in, or another detail that will make the dress your own. If you want to incorporate a family heirloom be sure to think about this and bring it up during your bridal appointment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don\u2019t Let What Others Like Mislead You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you heard those horror stories about a bride changing her mind about a dress? Well, that\u2019s something I experienced with a friend. It really does happen which is why you want to be certain about your wedding-dress vision. Don\u2019t believe me? Here\u2019s my real-life situation\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will never forget the moment one of my best friends walked out in what we thought was <em>the<\/em> wedding dress. I remember looking at her, unable to read how she felt, so I was supportive of it because it was gorgeous. Little did I know that she was just reading our faces and trying to convince herself she loved it. We thought she loved it, so we were also trying to convince ourselves that we loved it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She purchased the dress that day but without tell anyone how she was feeling. Knowing it was a beautiful dress but deep down  but she didn\u2019t love it and over time she realized she couldn\u2019t force herself to do so. She ended up having to order another dress. She had never tried it on or even seen it in person, but her gut told her this was <em>the<\/em> dress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People thought she was crazy ordering a dress she had never tried on or even seen. She had to stand strong in the face of family and friends questioning her and not understanding the situation. She stuck to her vision and gut feelings that this was the right one. And you know what? It absolutely was the perfect dress, and it looked like it was made just for her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone wants a magical moment where there are tears and everyone is overwhelmed with how perfect a dress is. Sometimes that does happen, but if you aren\u2019t an emotional person, don\u2019t get upset if you aren\u2019t moved to tears. Just because you didn\u2019t jump up and down when you found your dress, it doesn\u2019t make it any less perfect for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/sottero-and-midgley\/amelie\/9846\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/amelie-web-page-700x424.png\" alt=\"web page for Amelie by Sottero and Midgley\" class=\"wp-image-27804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/amelie-web-page-700x424.png 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/amelie-web-page-250x151.png 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/amelie-web-page-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/amelie-web-page-120x73.png 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/amelie-web-page.png 1244w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Create Your Virtual Wedding-Dress Closet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I loved using the Dress Finder feature on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/\">Maggie Sottero Designs\u2019<\/a> website that let me know if a dress I was interested in was at an Authorized Retailer near me! When you first go to the Maggie Sottero Designs\u2019 website and click on a specific style you like, all you have to do is enter your location and it shows retailers in your area that carry that style. Even better, instead of saving a bunch of links, I was able to just save them all to my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/maggies-closet\">Maggie Closet<\/a>. Literally, all I had to do was call my local store for an appointment and ask if they had the dresses I wanted to try on. It saved me time, helped me figure out what I wanted for myself, and had a better try-on experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I knew which dress I was going to end up in when I walked into my wedding dress appointment, but I still tried on other gowns to be sure I had the right vision. I had the Maggie Closet of my dreams, ready for me at my appointment and I was so thankful I had already thought through what I wanted. Even for an experienced shopper like me, walking in and just browsing wedding dresses can be overwhelming. And the idea of purchasing my wedding dress online felt a little scary and unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the Dress Finder feature was a lifesaver and truly helped me keep my wedding-dress vision true to myself. Whether you\u2019re indecisive, or a Type A personality, doing this research will greatly help you during your bridal appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t be afraid to circle, highlight, or cut out what you love about a dress and bring it with you to your appointment. You can also pull up your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/maggies-closet\">Maggie Closet<\/a> on your cellphone. If you loved the photos, but the dress isn\u2019t speaking to you in real life, don\u2019t sweat it. It just wasn\u2019t for you. It\u2019s better to try and know why it wasn\u2019t right, instead of wondering and doubting your final decision. While you want to zone in on what you love, you still need to be flexible that maybe the dress you have in mind isn\u2019t quite right for you. You\u2019re on the right path to finding that perfect dress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Maggie-Pop-Up-Alissa.jpg\" alt=\"Finding your wedding dress online\" class=\"wp-image-27794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Maggie-Pop-Up-Alissa.jpg 640w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Maggie-Pop-Up-Alissa-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Maggie-Pop-Up-Alissa-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don&#8217;t Lose Your Wedding-Dress Vision<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, no one but you is going to know what dress is right. And you\u2019re the one that will be wearing it. It&#8217;s great to ask for advice, but no one is going to be you on our wedding day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone has their own version of what is the perfect dress. You\u2019ve probably also had unique thoughts about someone else\u2019s dress. Maybe it wasn\u2019t your taste, but they loved it. It\u2019s hard to think about how someone might not love what makes your wedding dress so special to you. However, just because someone else doesn\u2019t see it, doesn\u2019t mean your dress is any less beautiful or perfect for <em>you<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those involved in the wedding, will have many different opinions and ideas of what your wedding dress should be. Try to remember they want the best for you, and they also want to share in the celebration of one of the biggest days of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you\u2019re worried that no one will think it\u2019s you, know this. I showed my dress to one person who knew nothing about the wedding. No details. Nothing. You know what they said? \u201cI had no idea what I expected and yet this is exactly perfect.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, even the most negative person won\u2019t be able to stop smiling when they see you walking down the aisle. Whether they loved your dress or not. 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However, having a clear vision of what you want from the beginning will help you minimize this doubt. There comes a point and time in any wedding where you just have to accept your decisions. Whether it\u2019s the flowers, cake flavors or wedding dress. There\u2019s always another dress, or flavor, or color you could choose. But you didn\u2019t choose any of those items at random, you chose them for a specific reason, and at some point, you have to commit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re questioning your wedding dress, go back to your vision. Think about what made you fall in love with your dress in the first place. You were able to clearly see what you wanted and if you\u2019re experiencing doubt, it\u2019s probably not the dress. It\u2019s probably the circumstances surrounding the wedding. If you are comfortable talking about it, confide in a close friend who was there when you fell in love with your dress. Chances are that you are so overwhelmed with other things, you need someone else to center you and remind you why both of you loved it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your wedding dress will never be topped by anyone else because your wedding dress is you unique to you. No one can take away how much you loved it, connected with it, or what drew you to it. While it can be exhausting to find the dress of your dreams, using this guide to help you through the process can remove a lot of the stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Drake would say, &#8220;Know yourself.&#8221; If there&#8217;s one thing I know, your wedding dress is ultimately up to you. Only you know what you want and what feels best for you. Knowing what you like, what makes a dress yours, and why you love it will help you stay strong throughout the process. 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