Steps to Finding the Wedding Dress of Your Dreams
                     Steps to Finding the Wedding 
Dress of Your Dreams
Zakaa Couture
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Shopping for a wedding dress is a once-in-a-
lifetime experience. But with so many gowns to 
choose from, it can also be incredibly 
overwhelming. Here's how to hone in on the 
right style for your big day.
Start your search about nine months to a year prior to your 
wedding date
Designer gowns should be ordered six to nine 
months in advance to ensure there is enough time 
for delivery and alterations. If you want to customize 
your dress by adding beading or lace or by 
modifying the neckline or train, it can take even 
longer, so plan accordingly.
Familiarize yourself with wedding gown silhouettes prior to going 
shopping
Bridal gown silhouettes fall into six broad 
categories: ball gown, empire, A-line, sheath, fit-
and-flare, and mermaid. Try on one of each the 
first time you go shopping for your gown — it'll 
quickly become clear which works best for your 
shape
Consider scheduling your appointment on a weekday
When there are fewer crowds, and you may get 
more time to shop. If you have a personal day 
to spare, or even a half day, it might be worth 
taking off work to go gown shopping at 1 p.m. 
on a Tuesday or another off-peak time.
Keep an open mind when trying on gowns.
A dress that seems so-so on the hanger may 
end up looking spectacular once you actually 
try it on your body.
Give your gown consultant constructive feedback
Your dress-shopping experience will remain 
exciting, rather than becoming exhausting or 
stressful after the first five or six dresses. Don't 
make the mistake of keeping your thoughts to 
yourself out of fear that you'll hurt their 
feelings. Your stylist needs to know if you dislike 
poufy ball gowns or if you love the skirt of one 
dress but not the bodice so they can choose 
options that are more on-target for your style.
Contact Zakaa Couture
Showroom 
20356 EXCHANGE ST ASHBURN, VA 20147  
Phone: (703)858-4393  
Website: https://www.zakaacouture.com/