Wedding Dresses Birmingham

Pick the right wedding dress

Choosing the right wedding dress can be one of the most difficult parts of planning a wedding. Statistics show that a bride will try on around 20 gowns before selecting her perfect wedding dress. At Lula Ann we have put together some tips and tricks can help make your wedding dress selection a little easier.

Try a good selection of dresses. Not sticking to one style as you may find that a completely different style suits you more than expected!Cut out samples from wedding magazines and browse online shops first. Find dresses that have features that you like and build up an image in your mind of your perfect wedding dress: for example, if you narrow down the neckline, length and amount of beading before you set out to the stores, and you'll be able to limit your selection to dresses that meet your needs, thus saving valuable time.If you're shopping at a wedding boutique, always go along with a friend or family member that you trust to give you their honest opinion. Include your mother if appropriate.Make sure you know the size of shoe heel you will be wearing, take one with you if possible.Don't dismiss "off-the-rack" stores, outlet stores or shops with sales or special offers. You could find exactly what you are looking for at a fraction of the price, making your wedding less stressful and much more fun.Take home a sample of the material so that you can be sure it matches with your accessories and shoes. Also keep the sample to hand in your handbag, you never know when you might need it.

Made to Order

There are plenty of reasons why a bride might choose to have her bridal gown custom made:

She knows exactly what she wants and apparently nobody else does, she wants to have an input in the design or has a friend that can design it for her, she wants more control over the final outcome of the dress, she wants more flexibility in the construction of it, she appreciates the ability to customize any portion of it, etc.

If you need to find a dressmaker or designer, you should always start with asking friends and family. Also, be sure to work out a payment policy and schedule up front and get it in writing to ensure that there is no future confusion, your dress needs to be ready for your big day.

Body Type

The perfect wedding dress that looks beautiful and also flatters your body is no easy task for most women. It is however important to find this balance as the dress that looks great on you will make you feel like a princess on your big day.

Our guide will help you to determine which body shape you have, and then which features can help create the perfect dress flatter your body.

Create the perfect wedding dress for the body you have