{"id":6338,"date":"2013-05-23T10:30:38","date_gmt":"2013-05-23T02:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/?p=6338"},"modified":"2016-09-05T17:20:59","modified_gmt":"2016-09-05T09:20:59","slug":"after-choosing-your-wedding-dress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/2013\/05\/after-choosing-your-wedding-dress\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Essentials Every Bride Needs to Know After Choosing A Wedding Gown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b class=\"special\">I<\/b>t is not easy to be a bride. Aside from planning your wedding and choosing the gown of your dreams to walk down the aisle in, you\u2019ll also have to think about how long it takes for your gown to be ready for your first fitting and collection, and how to store the gown before your big day. After all, what happens after you\u2019ve chosen the perfect gown is just as important as the search for it. To prepare you on what you should expect after choosing your wedding gown, we\u2019ve compiled a list of 5 things every bride needs to know.<\/p><div class=\"banner\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">OA_show(5);<\/script><\/div><p><b><b>#1 \u2013 When Will My Wedding Gown be Ready?<\/b><\/b><\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Amanda-Lee-Weddings-2016-wedding-dress.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda Lee Weddings 2016 wedding dress\" \/><i class=\"special\"><a href=\"https:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/2016\/05\/amanda-lee-weddings-ss17\/\">Amanda Lee Weddings\u2019 11 Graceful And Sensual Bridal Looks For Spring\/Summer 2017<\/a><\/i><p>At last, you\u2019ve chosen your wedding gown, paid the deposit for it and had your measurements taken. Now, you want to know when you can see and try your gown on. When your wedding gown will be ready for fitting depends on how far away your wedding date is. The further away your wedding date is, the longer you\u2019ll have to wait for your first gown fitting. Why? Because as compared to a bride who needs a gown now, you\u2019ll have more time to research and discuss with the designer how you want your wedding gown to look like.<\/p><p>Your designer will plan a timeline for the creation of your gown and the necessary fittings based on your wedding date, so be sure to inform them of the date to ensure that your dream gown will be ready for your big day.<\/p><p><b><b>#2 \u2013 I Need Changes; Can it Be Done?<\/b><\/b><\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Whimsical-Retro-Wedding-in-Alkaff-Mansion-3.jpg\" alt=\"Whimsical Retro Wedding in Alkaff Mansion 3\" \/><i class=\"special\"><a href=\"https:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/2015\/03\/coral-and-mint-retro-garden-wedding-in-alkaff-mansion\/\">Coral and Mint Retro Garden Wedding in Alkaff Mansion<\/a> by Bryan Jean Photography<\/i><p>Generally, the answer to this question is \u201cyes\u201d, but you should always check with the boutique if the changes you want can be done and you should do so early. Adding or removing embellishments from your gown, or altering the bodice to be tighter or looser will take time and you shouldn\u2019t wait until the final fitting to request for them. It may be too late and as a result, you may not be able to get the changes you want in time. So, always bear in mind, if you have any alterations or changes to the gown, do voice them out early.<\/p><p><b><b>#3 \u2013 My Wedding Has Been Pushed Back \u2013 Can I Get a Refund?<\/b><\/b><\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Claire-and-Tammys-Rustic-Garden-Wedding-in-Alkaff-Mansion.jpg\" alt=\"Claire and Tammy&#039;s Rustic Garden Wedding in Alkaff Mansion\" \/><p>When you visit a bridal boutique, you should clarify any questions you have with the bridal boutique, including understanding their cancellation or refund policies. Does the bridal boutique have a cancellation policy and allow refunds in the event your wedding has to be postponed or cancelled? Will your deposit be withheld or refunded? If yes, how much will you be refunded? Weddings may not always go without a hitch; always prepare for any unforeseen circumstances by arming yourself with these information.<\/p><p><b><b>#4 \u2013 Once a Size 8, Always a Size 8<\/b><\/b><\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Andre-and-Bibis-Romantic-Rooftop-Wedding-in-Taiwan-520-Library-9.jpg\" alt=\"Andre and Bibi&#039;s Romantic Rooftop Wedding in Taiwan 520 Library 9\" \/><i class=\"special\"><a href=\"https:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/2016\/01\/weddings-pictures-andre-bibis-romantic-rooftop-wedding-taiwan\/\">Andr\u00e9 and Bibi\u2019s Romantic Rooftop Wedding in Taiwan<\/a> by 520 Library<\/i><p>Most brides aspire to slim down for this once-in-a-lifetime event and usually order a gown that is one or two dress sizes smaller than they can actually fit into. But sometimes, things don\u2019t go as they had planned and when they turn up for their fitting, the gown is now too small for them. If you\u2019re determined to walk down the aisle in a slimmer silhouette, follow through to the end and lose the amount of weight you need to to fit into your down-sized gown. But, regardless of whether you ordered a gown two dress sizes smaller or one in your size, you should always try to maintain your weight to ensure that no big changes in dress size takes place in between the measuring and the fitting of the gown. If your wedding gown needs a drastic alteration (whether it is down-sizing or up-sizing), it may mean a change in the appearance of the entire gown, as the structure and design of the gown may be affected in the alteration process.<\/p><p><b><b>#5 \u2013 How to Care for a Wedding Gown?<\/b><\/b><\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Rustic-Garden-Wedding-at-Conrad-Centennial-Singapore-15.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Garden Wedding at Conrad Centennial Singapore 15\" \/><i class=\"special\"><a href=\"https:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/2016\/08\/conrad-centennial-singapore-wedding-one-button-film-cassandra-timothy\/\">Cassandra and Timothy\u2019s Garden Affair at Conrad Centennial Singapore<\/a> by YTSHOOTS by Yiting Khoo<\/i><p>Never try to store your wedding gown by folding it in half. It should always be stored in a long garment bag, hung up somewhere high to allow for creases to drop out and prevent more from being created, and kept in a spacious wardrobe. When the wedding gown needs to be in a car, it should be laid stretched out along the back seat of the car. You may opt to hang it on the window as well, but the rest of the gown should be laid out along the seat.<\/p><p>And as excited as you are to show it off to your friends and family once the gown is in your hands, try to refrain from constantly putting it on or pulling it out of the garment bag, especially if your gown is made of silk or other delicate fabrics. Doing so might result in you leaving marks on the fabric unknowingly and over time, these marks will become worse if left untended.<\/p><p>Keeping these five things in mind is key to making any bride\u2019s wedding gown shopping experience a less stressful one. It keeps her informed and on top of things, and preserve her dream gown properly for her big day. Go to our <a href=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/2012\/07\/the-wedding-gown-guide-whats-your-silhouette\/\">Wedding Gown Guide<\/a> to find the perfect gown for your big day. Then, spend some time reading up on the rules of <a href=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/2012\/09\/lets-go-wedding-gown-shopping\/\">wedding gown shopping<\/a> and pick up tips on <a href=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/2012\/12\/7-tips-on-how-to-choose-a-bridal-boutique\/\">how to choose a bridal boutique<\/a> that meets your needs to make your search for the dream gown less stressful.<\/p><hr><p><i>Credits: Feature Image from <a href=\"https:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/2016\/06\/silhouette-the-atelier-wedding-gowns-2016\/\">Silhouette the Atelier\u2019s Queenly Wedding Gowns Fit for Modern Royalty for Spring\/Summer 2017<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is not easy to be a bride. 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