Get Ready to Conquer the Wedding Dress World With This Shopping Guide

This is me rocking the Sadi gown from Rue de Seine’s Young Love Collection.

Junebug: What is a typical wedding dress budget?

Unbridaled: $1,500 to $2,500 is pretty average.

***Junebug Tip: Do your research and find a few designers you love (and that fit your price point) before you fall in love with a dress that’s over your budget!

This is our lovely Editor, Nicole, rocking the Beloved gown by Anne Barge.

Junebug: What styles fit best with different body types?

Unbridaled:

• Hourglass — A dress that accentuates your curves, such as a mermaid
• Pear Shaped — A classic A-line silhouette with a skirt that flares out at the waist
• Tall — Long, elegant, and simple silhouettes
• Busty — Sweetheart necklines
• Petite — Sheath and Trumpet styles
• Plus-Sized — Empire

***Junebug Tip: Wedding dresses fit differently than regular clothing and it’s difficult to tell what style will work best with your figure before you start trying on dresses, so we advise that you go into your first dress boutique with an open mind, because you might be surprised!

Junebug: What is one piece of advice you would give to a bride’s family and friends when accompanying her during the dress search?

Unbridaled: Try and keep your emotions inside until you see what the bride thinks. It can be overwhelming as a bride if your party gives you commentary right away.

Marissa is trying on a fitted beaded gown by designer Theia White Couture. To add a bit more glam, she decided to pair the gown with a tulle skirt!

Junebug: What are popular wedding dress styles this season?

Unbridaled: A lot of brides are looking for a vintage look with lace and sleeves. Illusion necklines are also really popular, along with champagne and cream colors.

Thanks to Unbridaled for letting us play dress-up! For more wedding dress inspiration, you can find tons of stylish gowns in our Dress Gallery.