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By Pat Esden
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 Here are a few ways to avoid wedding gown hell
1. Don’t decide ahead of time what style gown you want. Try on a variety of styles. Take people who will give you an honest opinion with you to the bridal shop. Listen to the bridal shop employees’ suggestions. Don’t be afraid to really look in the mirror. Take photos of yourself in a variety of dresses. Study the photos after you leave the shop and before you buy.
2. Don’t rule out the sale rack, rental gowns or used gowns. These options may allow you to buy a dress that would normally be out of your financial reach.
3. Old superstitions are the work of the devil. Used gowns are not unlucky. Not all brides wear white.
4. Before you buy a dress with a train, think about the train’s length and width and weight. Many ceremony sites have narrow staircases and corners that will need to be turned before you start down the aisle. The beauty of a train is how it looks trailing smoothly behind you. You don’t want tangled yards of fabric snagging on a wooden floor or bunching up as you wend your way down a narrow aisle.
5. Have a second dress to put on at the reception. If your bridal gown is totally comfortable, you won’t have to change. But if the unexpected happens, you’ll be prepared.
6. After your wedding, have your dress professionally cleaned as soon as possible. Stains set quickly and can ruin fabric. Whether you end up selling your gown or if you daughter wears it for her wedding, whatever the future holds for your bridal gown, make sure it is as beautiful as it was on your wedding day.
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Gowns by Alfred Angelo. Available at Needleman's.
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