Design Your Own Wedding Dress

Create Your Dream

Ever thought you might want to design your own wedding dress?

Imagine your perfect wedding day. The day you've been dreaming of is finally here! You wake up to a beautiful crisp morning, the sun is shining, the birds are singing and there's not a cloud in the sky.

And what's more, you're 100% confident your wedding dress is going to be jaw-dropping head-turning and fabulously unique!

Wouldn't it be incredible to design your own wedding dress? The possibilities are endless. (See 3 reasons why you should create your own wedding dress right here!)

Affordable bridal gowns are often casual wedding dresses or cheap wedding dresses. But if you want an affordable and unique dress, then you should definitely consider that you can design your own wedding dress.

Pssst!...I found a great factory that will make your dream dress at a fraction of the retail price! Wanna know more???

The process is simple, but you should understand a few helpful tips to get you started:

Try Them On

First, you should always begin by trying on several styles of gown silhouettes, so that you can find out which ones compliment your best features and body style.

Don't forget to try out a few different styles of bridal veils to determine what style and length is best for you as well.

Once you have the right dress shape now it's time to create the right style.

Clip Out Photos

To create the right style, try clipping out photos of the hottest wedding dress trends from magazines that contain features you like.

Remeber to keep a clear idea in your head of the wedding dress design that you really want. This will help you to keep it simple.

Do you prefer a sweetheart neckline, an empire waist, a long train, strapless, long sleeves, open back... find certain features you know you like.

Mix and match these features together any way you can think of to come up with a that one-of-a-kind look that suits you.

Remember, when you design your own wedding dress it's ALL up to you!

Most wedding dresses are mainly made from satin, taffeta, organza, lace, and chiffon to name only a few.

Consider the way these fabrics will move on a wedding dress, how they will flow when you're moving and how will they feel against your skin.

Will the fabric you choose fit well with the effect you're trying to create?

Satin is meant for more elegant gowns or form fitting dresses while taffeta is used for more of a flowing dreamy look.

To get a better idea of the material, head out to a bridal store and try on a few dresses of varying fabrics.

Understand how the fabric moves and feels and decide if it will work well with the look you are trying to create.

This is a 'must' if you are planning to design your own wedding dress.

A handy tool to use for designing your own wedding dress is found at www.WeddingDressCreator.com. Here you can create your own look online. Change the neckline, sleeves, train, gown shape... virtually anything you want and see how it will look with the click of a button. It even lets you choose different tiara hairstyles or up-dos, flower colors, jewelry and wedding venues. Once you're finished, you can print it. Pretty cool! Then when you're ready, you can send it to a factory to have it created. Don't know where? I do....find out more here! (Check here for a few more great online wedding dress creator sites.)

Create a Detailed Sketch

By now you should have a crystal clear idea of what you want and it's time to create a good clear sketch of your dress.

If you're not skilled at drawing, find someone who is to help you in this area or use the online tool I highly recommend above.

Make sure you include clear specific details such as a zip up or lace up back, length of the train, back view, embroidery design, beading design, etc.

Once you've sketched out exactly what you'd like with a list of your specific details, you can scan your sketch and send it to an online bridal store along with your measurements.

An experienced seamstress will then quote you a price based on the details of your dress.

If you're planning on making the dress yourself, you can find stunning wedding dress patterns online. Check here for great tips on choosing the best pattern for your wedding style.

Allow Enough Time

Custom made dresses like this generally take about 30-45 business days to produce so make sure you allow plenty of time to get it done before your big day.

Also remember to allow enough time for shipping. Most quality custom dress makers, who will make your dress for much less than local dress makers, are found overseas. This means you should allow another 5-8 days for shipping.

Remember it is very important to allow a buffer period between the expected delivery date of your dress and your wedding date.

You don't need the additional stress of wondering whether your dress will be walking down the aisle with you or not! So it's always a good idea to leave enough time for any unforeseeable mishap such as a delay in shipping or a slight alteration.

If you design your own wedding dress, you'll be wearing the wedding gown of your dreams to match the wedding of your dreams.

Picture your wedding ceremony... the lights are low and the candles lit. There is a hushed excitement in the air. Bridemaids and groomsmen are all in position.

The bridal march begins and everyone slowly stands and looks at you in complete awe. "I've never seen a more breathtaking bride", you hear them whisper.

You slowly proceed down the aisle with your father by your side, tear in his eye as he's about to give his little girl away. You've made him so proud.

Now, you see your prince charming eagerly waiting to vow his love to you forever. He can't take his eyes off you -- he's never seen a more stunning woman in all his life. He's never seen you more beautiful and radiant than right now.

And, after all the years of dreaming, after all the months of planning, this day has finally come.

Having a gown you have custom designed makes a huge difference in how you look and feel.

When you design your own wedding dress, you pour your heart and soul into every last detail.

You choose the fabric, the cut, the shape and all the little things that make this dress truly as unique as you.

Because your dress has been designed by you, you can determine the quality and comfort of your gown as well.

You will have zero regrets about your choice of gown when it is one of the most unique wedding dresses around!

Your family and friends will all ask you where you got it, and you'll proudly say, "I designed it myself!!"

Read about the best place to get your dress made for the best price and best quality.

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