Secrets to shopping like a Barefoot Bride

AKA - how to keep your cool and have fun despite feeling overwhelmed, nervous and scared about one of the most important gowns you'll ever wear!  

Unless of course you are the queen of England or Miss America **wink wink! 

Here are a few tidbits of info to help you maintain your sanity while shopping for your wedding gown ~  

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Know your budget & stick to it!

Don't be tempted to try on an $4k gown if you have a $1k budget -

it's guaranteed that you'll fall in love with it and you'll

A. be forced to feed your guests crackers

B. regret that you passed up your "perfect" wedding dress months even years after your wedding.  

Tell your gown whisperer your number and let her work her magic.

Most of our gowns land between $1500-2000

That being said, we know that gown pics rarely come with pricing

so you may feel completely lost when it comes to setting a budget.

That’s OK! We are here to help.

Your Gown Whisperer can let you know if inspo pics work with your budget

or if we can find something to achieve the look without breaking the bank!

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Be open minded

The gown EVERY bride pins? It’s one of our least picked gowns in the shop.

Try a few shapes, fabrics and styles you’d never pick off the rack.

Some of our happiest brides said “yes” to the “just trust me” dress

Be honest with your Gown Whisperer

Hate it? Say so and move on. No need to explain or take pics. Every “nope” helps her find your “YES”

Don't try to cram shopping into one day.

Two bridal shops in one day is a LOT! By shop three, everything blurs together. Speed shopping for an out of town mama? Try on 3-4 gowns per shop, snap pics when allowed and jot down the designer/style of your faves. Or shop at boutiques with a larger selection.

Your Crew, Your Posse, Your peeps

You are entering a Bridechilla zone!

Three or four trusted opinions beat a whole fan club. We’ve seen too many beaming brides melt under a crowd who couldn’t agree.

Bring the people that hype you!

Gown Sizing SUCKS

Wedding gowns run 1-2 sizes BIGGER than your everyday clothers. A size 10 gown often fits someone who wears a size 6.

It’s the industry, not YOU!

We will measure you, shop in your range and cut the tag out for free!

Remember, gowns are made to be altered

A great seamstress makes your gown look custom-made: no tugging on strapless, no bustle mystery.

Most gowns can be taken in up to 2 sizes without changing the look.

Your Gown Whisperer can show you what alterations you might need before you fall too hard. Speak up at every fitting. This is the most photographed outfit of your life!

Know if you’re buying off the rack or ordering

Off the rack means the gown you try on is the gown you take home. About 90% of our gowns are off the rack, priced up to 80% off retail.

Ordering means the shop orders it in your size. Ours take 3-5 months; at many shops it’s 6-9 months plus alteration time.

If you order, be sure to get the designer, style number and your measurements in writing.

The Barefoot Bride is a POSITIVE BODY IMAGE ZONE!

No, we really mean it! No crazy, “I hate my arms”, “I’m fat!”, “I look like a linebacker” talk in the shop. We promote healthy and positive body images, after all someone thinks you’re pretty darn amazing and we do too! ps - if we hear any crazy talk from the bride or guests, we will charge a $1.oo to be donated to a local women’s charity. ;)

Pre Show Checklist

• Wear underwear you’re comfy wearing in front of a new friend (forgot? we sell them)

• Go easy on the makeup. Skip the spray tan or pre shopping workout

• Arrive 10-15 minutes early to park and check in

• Share the guest limit and directions with your crew

• Bring inspo pics, or just your vibe ~ we’ll do the rest

  
  

Get excited ~ be silly ~ do your thing!

This will be one of those moments you'll never forget!

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