- A bride should devote significant time and effort to the fitting of her gown.
- A bride should bring her wedding shoes to her 1st fitting and every subsequent fitting to avoid hemline discrepancies.
- Wear the same undergarments to each fitting for uniformity of fit.
- It is important to maintain a stable weight. Changes in weight can dramatically effect the bodice and overall proper fit of gown.
- When choosing jewelry and shoes, keep it simple.
- Jewelry with protruding edges can tear or snag your gown
- Hang your gown by the loops inside the gown that are connected to sturdy side seams, never by fragile shoulder seams that can stretch or snag.
- The day before your wedding remove the plastic bag and inspect your gown for loose threads or buttons. Make sure you hang your gown in a room far away from children, food, animals, liquids or anything else that could possibly stain your dress.
- Hang your dress high enough so that the hemline does not touch the floor.
- Wash your hands thoroughly and/or put on white cotton gloves. If your gown is enclosed in a garment bag, unzip and remove your gown immediately. Gently lift the remaining clear plastic bag up to the waistline of the dress.