Finding love is a lot like finding a wedding dress. You spend a lot of time exploring options, until ultimately, you find one that just seems to fit every single part of you perfectly. But before you say yes to a dress and grab onto one that seems to make your heart race and your palms all clammy, here are 6 things important things to keep in mind.

 

1. Is it Made For You?

If you find yourself going goo-goo eyes over a dress, be sure to find out how long it will take store to get the dress made and shipped to you. If your wedding is in a couple of months, you may be cutting it too close.

 

2. Can You Get Low?

Slip yourself into a dress that you can move around in without feeling like the dress is going to rip or without feeling like you can’t breath. Remember, a wedding isn’t a fashion show. It’s a chance for you to boogie on the dance floor with your most favorite people.

 

3. Are the Butterflies in Your Tummy Saying Something?

You may find your heart racing for the first few dresses that you try on, but if you’re still not 100% sure one of those dresses are the one, put it aside and keep looking. Like with love, never ever settle.

 

4. Is it Going to Cost You?

Don’t ignore your budget! If the dress of your dreams is going to empty your savings account, ask yourself if it’s really worth it. Ask yourself what it is you love about that dress and see if you can find it for less expensive or made by a different designer.

 

5. Can You Get it For Less?

Price check the dress at a couple of different stores in different states. Sometimes you can find a dress online for 25% less than what you can find it in a store. Do some homework before handing over your credit card.

 

6. Is it What You Want?

Are there too many cooks in the kitchen, or in the dress room for that matter, telling you what dress you should like? If so, spend some quality time with yourself finding a dress that fits your style and taste.