[Important] How to Prevent "Not Being Able to Wear the Dress You Want": A Guide for Brides Who Want to Focus on Their Dream Wedding Dress

2019.07.22 published

I Want to Focus the Most on My Wedding Dress!

If you had to name one point you want to prioritize for your wedding, what would it be?

The atmosphere of the venue, performances, flowers, food...

Many ideas come to mind, but it’s likely that "wedding dress" is the first thing that comes to mind for many brides.

Among the preparations for the wedding, you especially want to take your time choosing it until you're satisfied.

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Do Dress-Conscious Brides Prepare Differently from the Start?

If you want to focus on your dress, you should actually approach your wedding preparations from the very first step in a different way than other brides.

If you follow the usual process for wedding preparations, you might end up in situations like,

"I couldn’t wear the dress I wanted"

"I’m stressed because I still haven’t decided on a dress close to the wedding day."

In this article, we will introduce steps for wedding preparations aimed at brides who particularly want to focus on their dresses.

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Step 1: Solidifying Your Ideal Dress Image

The very first step in wedding preparations is venue tours, but...

For brides who prioritize their dresses, there is something you should do before that.

It is to solidify the image of your ideal dress as early as possible.

That said, it is impossible to narrow down brands or dresses without even trying them on.

The three key points to decide on broadly are:

☑️ Dress style

☑️ Dress material

☑️ Imported vs. domestic brand

Do you prefer the classic voluminous princess style, or a sleek style with an overseas vibe?

Do you want to go for the classic atmosphere with silk or satin, or create a fluffy feeling with tulle or organza?

Do you want to choose from rare imported dresses, or opt for a domestic brand with many options?

By deciding on these points roughly, you can efficiently move on to the next step.

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Generally, there are four opportunities to wear a wedding dress during the wedding: pre-shooting, ceremony, color change, and after-party.

It is recommended to decide on the three points mentioned above for each scene.

By envisioning yourself in several different styles of dresses, the dress selection process becomes more enjoyable and specific♡

Gather information through the internet, social media, bridal magazines, and dress salon websites.

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Step 2: Choosing a Venue

Once you have solidified the image of your dress, it's time to proceed to venue tours.

In addition to general checkpoints like access and food, here are a few things you want to confirm:

☑️ List of affiliated dress salons

☑️ Whether outside dresses can be brought in

☑️ Fee for bringing in dresses

☑️ Whether any perks are voided due to bringing in your own dress

For dress-conscious brides, the lineup of affiliated salons is very important.

Some venues may prohibit outside dresses altogether, or have a limited number of salons, which may prevent you from wearing the dress you want.

Especially if you want to wear a slendored dress or an imported dress, be careful as there may be salons that do not carry them.

Even if bringing in a dress is possible, high fees are often charged, usually ranging from 100,000 yen. Therefore, make sure to check before signing the venue contract and compare estimates.

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Other points to consider include whether the dress image you envisioned in Step 1 matches the atmosphere of the venue.

If the interior is luxurious, a natural and simple dress might seem lonely.

If there are stairs in front of the chapel altar, a short train might be a waste.

If there’s a chandelier on the ceiling, a dazzling dress with jewels might fit well.

If the floors in hallways or stairs are carpeted, silk may look better than tulle.

Check at each spot "What kind of dress would suit here best?" and "Is it the dress that I envision?"

By looking at the venue's official website or Instagram account, you can see photos from popular photo spots for the day, so it’s a good idea to check out what dresses previous brides wore.

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Step 3: Dress Fitting

Once the venue is decided, it’s finally time for dress fittings!

It’s recommended to schedule dress fittings 6 to 8 months in advance, as starting too early might lead to confusion about your dress.

Even if you secure a dress more than a year in advance, you might face the dilemma of wanting to cancel because your preferences change.

However, since popular salons can have a waiting list of a month, it’s wise to make the inquiry early on.

If you’re considering an ordered dress, start looking 8 to 10 months in advance.

For imported brand dresses, it typically takes an average of 6 months for delivery, so there could be situations where a dress you fell in love with cannot be obtained.

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Ideally, whether renting or ordering, you should have your dress decided 2 to 3 months before the wedding♡

Take your time selecting bridal accessories, wedding bouquets, and shoes to match your dress.

The joy of gradually collecting ideal items to pair with your dress is a privilege of the to-be bride♡

Wedding Preparation Starting with Dress Selection♡

We have introduced preparation steps for brides who want to prioritize their dresses the most for their wedding.

Once you decide on a venue, changes can be quite challenging, so if you have a vague ideal image of your bridal look, it might be good to start with Step 1 first♡

Move forward systematically and showcase your best dressed self at the wedding♩

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