Whether it's a wedding gown - dress, bridesmaids dress, flower girl dress, 
mother of the bride, prom or just a special occasion you'll find just what 
your looking for at Bride-N-Belle bridal boutique. We have a complete line of 
designer wedding dresses and gowns, including Alfred Angelo & After Six.

Bridal/Wedding  gowns are often the first big wedding purchase, many women have learned an expensive lesson shopping for a bargain dress at a "one day warehouse sale". Before you shop for your wedding gown or dress, consider these precautions:

• If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is: Don't be taken in by previous price tags they're often inflated. The shopworn dress which seems to be such a great bargain might be almost the same price, ordered new from a bridal boutique local bridal shop.
• Don't buy without seeing the dress in a full length, 3 way mirror, while wearing appropriate shoes. Alterations on wedding gowns and dresses can be incredibly expensive if you buy the wrong size or a style that is not good for your figure. The combined cost of the alterations and the bargain dress or gown  may be more than you would have paid for a new dress in the right size.
• Some cleaners will not accept a dress to be cleaned prior to a wedding unless they know the fabric content and the stain origins, so don't buy a wedding dress or gown with all labels removed.
• Don't be pressured to make an instant decision by someone saying "if you don't take that dress, I want to buy it"; or "it won't be here tomorrow."
• Don't buy a wedding dress or gown (or any merchandise or service) from a merchant that does not have a permanent local address and phone number.

If you're looking for a bargain gown that is also a great value, watch for sales from established bridal shops, reputable bridal shop merchants. Better yet, visit local bridal shops and boutiques. Many brides don't realize most bridal shops have a sizable inventory of lovely discontinued sample gowns and dresses. A reputable bridal shop will give you the same service on a sale gown as on a full price wedding gown.

        Have you decided on a flower girl for your wedding yet?

If yes, it is time to choose her dress, which can actually be a fun time for both of you. After all, next to the bride, the flower girl will be getting a lot of the "ooh's" and "ahh's".

When choosing a flower girl's dress, begin by checking out boutiques that specialize in children's wedding wear. A regular wedding shop may be able to help, however usually these shops will only adjust adult measurements to fit a small child, which could cause the dress to look disproportionate to the child's body frame.

Although the bride may already have a design in mind for choosing the flower girl's dress, remember that the parents will be paying for it, unless otherwise arranged. Let the flower girl's mom and the flower girl, herself, give opinions to the dress you are looking at and be sure it is in a price range they can afford.

Remember to keep in mind that little girls grow fast, when choosing your flower girl's dress. If you are ordering the dress six months in advance, you may want to add a few inches to the dress, which can then be altered the week before the wedding. Just like with any dress, it will be easier to take it in than adding material to a dress that is too small.

Little girls like to feel like princesses in their dresses. So consider a smaller make to your wedding gown when choosing a flower girl's dress. Traditional flower girl dresses are usually white with full, ruffle skirts underneath to give them the 'bridal' look. Flower accented dresses are also popular among flower girls. Use hoop slips to give them that princess look. Keep in mind the material you are selecting. A soft, silky feel will leave your flower girl less fidgety versus a rougher material that will make them itch and feeling uncomfortable.

When choosing your flower girl's dress, do not forget to find matching accents for her hair. Decide if you want her hair up or down. With either, adding baby's breath and ribbons will give her a beautiful look of enchantment. Also let her parent's know what type of shoe you would like her to wear with her dress. If you choose a shorter dress, close toe or an open sandal, depending on the time of year, would be appropriate. If the dress is long and flowing, covering her feet, think about letting her wear white slippers. This will ensure her comfort and make the event more enjoyable for everyone.

Flower girls add a cute touch to any wedding. Let her carry a beautiful bouquet or throw flower pedals down the aisle as she walks, which is usually the tradition of her role. If the child you choose is too small to walk, decorate a red wagon in a lot of white lace and flowers and let an older child, or bridesmaid pull the wagon down the aisle.

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