Hey girls, what are all your tips for wedding dress shopping?

Take the bra you would wear your wedding day or any strapless one. have fun.

don't take loads of people with you, just your mum or best friend (not both in my experience!) and wear appropriate underwear, eg. strapless bra. tell the sales assistant your budget and ask about paying in instalments as some places are happy to offer this. wear shoes with the same height heel as you'll be wearing on the day. don't be pressurised by people offering advice, if you feel amazing in it sod everyone else!!! don't buy accessories until you've picked the dress but if you already have (eg. a family heirloom like some jewellry or a your mum's veil or something) take that too. there's nothing in my answer that deserves a thumbs down. read it properly.

Wear a strapless (or convertible strapless) bra and nice underwear - the saleswoman will definitely be seeing you in your bare essentials. Wear some makeup and do your hair nicely so that you get a better sense of how the dress looks on you, and so you feel good when you look in the mirror. Take a pair of heels (doesn't have to be your wedding shoes) to get an idea of how the dress fits when you have a little lift. Keep your budget budget in mind, and tell the salespeople, sternly, not to show you dresses that you can't afford. Take someone who will be totally honest - mom, best friend, whoever. Now is not the time to take your "oh, you look pretty in everything!" friend. You want someone who is going to tell you the truth about what is flattering and what is not. Be open to trying on styles you might not have picked for yourself. Some women only want to look at princess gowns, but try on a sheath and realize they look stunning and ten pounds lighter. If a saleswoman suggests something, give it a shot. If you hate it, at least you know what to avoid. Take a digital camera and pen/paper. You will try on a lot of white dresses. Taking photos and making notes about the style/designer of ones you like will be really helpful when it's time to make a decision, and as you comparison shop. Don't try to do too much in one day. When you start to get tired, hungry, and frustrated, quit. Dress shopping can be fun, and not a nightmare, as long as you pace yourself. Be sure to ask about the total price - cost of dress, shipping, alterations - before you even think about buying something. Try places that you might not think of for better deals - department stores, especially. Many carry white formal gowns that could easily be used as wedding gowns, but they are often less than $1000 because they aren't at a bridal store.

Bring the right undergarments with you. Bring shoes with you of the heel height you think you'd prefer--even if that's flats. Don't be too quick to make your decision or to dismiss a suggestion of the salesgirl--wedding dresses have a way of looking very different on you then they do on the hanger.

-Make an appointment to be sure that you get full attention -Try on dresses that may not be exactly what your looking for or that you don't like the way they look on the rack, it all looks different on! -Don't have a strict idea of what the dress must look like, you'll only be disappointed. -Remember that the dress can be altered so try and look at it with a good imagination!

Try on everything you can! Even if you don't think its something you would like. AND have someone take pictures. I ended up buying the first dress I tried on and it was $200 more then what I intended to spend. (Total $600 when I wanted to stick between $300-$400). FYI: When you set a budget for your wedding its easy to stick to it for the most part but I promise you...if you find a dress you are in love with you won't care what the ticket price says. Oh, and David's bridal is amazing!!! When you find the dress you want you will "just know". I don't know how to explain it but you'll see. Congratulations!!

Don't be grossed out. Think about a pre-worn formal, evening, prom or wedding dress . They've been professionally cleaned and only worn once. You can afford haute couture, certainly nicer than you could for new. If you're having any feelings about "I'm starting a new life, I want a new dress." Get over it. They are just like new. (You've had sex already, so that's not new, right?) When you're walking down the aisle, it's your body and soul you're giving to your beloved. By the time you get to the reception, you will be able to relax and have a great time in it without worrying about it. Starting your marriage with debts from before it, brings bitterness with it. Stick to your budget, and if you two do break out and splurge, do it on something together, creating a shared special memory

Dresses look ugly on the rack so try it on! If you plan to wear a veil, try one on with the dresses, they really make the decision easier. You should know "the dress" once it's on you. Doesn't need to be expensive and if you find the one you like, don't keep looking, it'll confuse you! I bought the 2nd dress I tried on.

Wear a decent bra, foundations garments effect the shape and fall of a dress, a good sales person will tell you this. Also, if you plan to have an upstyle on the day of the wedding, go out bridal shopping with your hair tied up (or vice versa if you plan on wearing your hair long) Same with hair color if you plan on a change for the wedding. Accessories and fabric color can look "different" against different tones and hues.