Saturday, September 17, 2011

Choosing Who to Bring to Gown Shopping

Bridal gown shopping is serious, fun. It can be overwhelming with all of the choices. It gets tiring trying on those heavy gowns. Besides the mental and emotional stress of deciding which one will be the choice you live with the rest of you your life.
That's why selecting the right guests to accompany you to your appointment is so critical. This shopping day is like no other, one to be cherished. So choose wisely!
Randy Fenoli, of Say Yes to the Dress, warns of the ones to beware of in his 'Top 10 Entourage No-No's"
10. Negative Nelly - If you don't have anything nice to say, then don't! Honesty is good, when ask, but don't be critical.
9. Opinionated Family - focused on their own opinions, not concerned about the brides opinion. Everyone has a right to their own opinion, yours isn't the only right right one.
8. Budget Bullies - never push a bride beyond her budget. Support her vision and respect her budget. If you're not paying, you shouldn't be picking!
7. The Bickering Friends - Don't argue, this takes attention from the bride and the shopping experience. Leave your drama in the car.
6. The Stubborn Mom - don't make the bride feel like she has to please you first. If you respect her, she'll respect your opinions. Purpose to develop a special bond.
5. The Bossy Friend - Never tell the bride what to do. Listen and focus on what the bride feels.
4. The Unfocused Guest - Focus on your bride, not everything or everyone else in the store. Bridal ADD says "I'm more important than you."
3. The Overbearing Mom - Don't force your opinions on the bride. You had your day, help her create her own day.
2. The Jealous Bridesmaid - Don't let envy take over, it only makes you look bad and the bride feel guilty.
1. The Spotlight Stealer - Don't choose a dress that looks the same as the brides. Even something outrageous like we saw at the royal wedding. You'll get attention, but not the kind you want.
It's a privilege to be there not a right. Make if special for the bride. Help her analyze her choices and choose what's best for her.
Now, call 803-548-3900 or Contact Us, to schedule your gown consultation and a then carefully choose your guests to come with you.