IrisD Bridal Blog

Even if you haven’t been envisioning your wedding dress since you were a little girl, odds are you want to make a statement on your wedding day. But between necklines, silhouettes, and other bridal gown details, there is a lot to keep in mind when you first start shopping for your wedding dress. Fortunately, at IrisD Bridal, we have all the dress types and custom design options you need to make your wedding gown shopping trips go smoothly.

We first fits you in several gowns with different siluettes to find out what fits you the best, is it mermaid, trumpet, A-line or ball gown? Then we talk about accents options, such as beading or lace. At IrisD Bridal, wedding dress shopping is a fun exploring experience!

IrisD Bridal phoenix wedding store is located in Tempe, address is 520 W Warner Rd, Tempe, AZ, 85284

Stacey found her perfect bridal wedding gown!

Bride, Stacey came into our local IrisD Bridal Phoenix bridal shop, looking for her dream dress.  After trying on a few styles, Stacey called in reinforcements…her bridesmaids. 

Bridesmaids and those closest to the bride can add so much to a bridal gown shopping experience.  You need to bring someone along that will be honest with you and also give you new insight and potentially get you to try on something you might not have even thought of. 

Thus the case with Stacey.  Her bridesmaids listened to her ideas, wants, and concerns and were honest about their feelings and ideas.  Stacey tried on a dress that she had overlooked and fell in love!  All the bridesmaids had goosebumps and the decision was unanimous…that is the dress!

When bridal wedding gown shopping, be open minded.  Take people you trust with you that will be honest with you but also value your wants and ideas.  You want to look flawless on your wedding day and what better way to start but with an unanimous decision for your attire!

You have the ring.  The dream of your big day has begun.  Next, most brides-to-be begin shopping for their perfect wedding dress.  At first, it may seem a little overwhelming with so many choices of styles and different stores. 

There are 5 simple things to keep in mind to make the most of your dress shopping experience.

First:  Educate Yourself

Look at bridal magazines such as Brides and search The knot and other online wedding sites for possible styles.  It is good to have an idea of what you may/may not like when you visit a store.

Second:  Make Appointments

By making an appointment, you will receive more dedicated time and attention.  Try to avoid the busiest times of the day.  Standard appointments last approximately 1 and a half hours to give brides the comfortable opportunity to try on a selection of dresses.

Third:  Be Open Minded

Bridal consultants may suggest different styles for you to try on.  You may be surprised at how beautiful and flattering a bridal gown may look on you rather than just on the hanger.

Fourth:  Take Some Essentials With You

1.  Undergarments such as a strapless bra.

2.  Try to wear neutral color panties.  You want to feel comfortable trying your dress on in front of other people without the worry of prints showing through.

3.  Pictures of wedding dresses you like. Examples give consultants a visual idea of your personal style.

4.  Someone to support you.  One to three people is ideal.  Too many people can make your experience chaotic instead of magical.

Fifth:  You’re a Princess

Remember above all, you are shopping for YOUR big day.  You deserve to be treated and look like a princess.  Make sure feel comfortable with your purchase and know you look your very best.  Never settle.  Bridal stores like IrisD Bridal can customize your dress and design it to fit your unique style.  Some may may also offer accessories such as wedding veils, tiaras, and bridal jewelry that coordinate with your dress.  Be sure to ask if such options are available.

Play up your best feature: Every girl has a self ranking list of body parts, from most favorite to least favorite. You should definitely keep that in mind when you shop for your wedding gown. For example, if you are proud of your back, get a wedding dress that exposes your beautiful back, if you are proud of your overall figure, try a mermaid shape dress.

Find a good role model: The models on wedding magazine may not always be a good source for your wedding day look inspirations, instead, find a friend or a celebrity that matches your personality, style and body figure. Try to draw inspiration from them, see what works on them, what doesn’t.

Develop your own sense of style and step up a notch: For the wedding attire, I always tell brides to challenge themselves to go beyond, just a little bit, what they can normally accept. However, it is still critical to stay within the boundary. For example, if a bride normally likes plain, simple dress, then for the wedding day, she may want to add some sparkles on the wedding gown or the wedding veil. However, a fully beaded gown or veils with tons of Swarovski crystals will not work for her.

Express yourself with wedding accessories: Wedding day is the day to jewel yourself up. Make sure tiara, necklace earring set and bracelet are all coordinated. They don’t need to be from the same set, but they do need to be the same material and color tone. Some brides also make sure the bridesmaids jewelry match to the bride jewelry. This is particularly a good idea if the bridesmaids dresses are coordinated with the bridal gown.

Let the real you shine through: Don’t freak over so-called imperfections. The hair on the side of your face or above your lip? Those five extra pounds? Trust me, no one will ever notice these things unless you make it obvious. Let the real you shine through, your personality, your joy, that’s what people will see. Remember: “Happiness is infectious”.