Should You Choose Your Dress Before Getting Engaged?

There's a big trend among brides to be -- shopping for the wedding dress before getting engaged. The trend has been defended in the New York Times and Glamour magazine, and a recent survey showed 11 percent of single women have chosen their wedding dress!

Choosing the perfect wedding dress is something that is completely down to you as the bride. Many women feel that having the dress picked out (or even purchased -- of those who have chosen the dress, over a third have also already bought it!) is something that can be done early. They know what they want to wear, and that won't change whoever the groom is or whenever the wedding is.

Of course, those sticking to tradition do have some bonuses, too. Choosing the wedding dress after engagement allows you to have it fit into the rest of your wedding planning. If you're opting for a relaxed wedding in the summer, that long-sleeved very formal gown you've been eyeing might not be appropriate. It's also something special that you can share with bridesmaids, your mom, and other important people in your life.

Whether you shop early or shop in a more traditional way, the key to finding the perfect dress is always finding an excellent Arizona bridal shop. To find out what we have to offer, get in touch today!