What material is right for my dress?
There is no right or wrong when choosing the material for your wedding gown just pick something you like. However bear in mind if you are planning your nuptials in the summer heavy velvet may not be the wisest choice and likewise a December wedding may not be the best place for a light Silk Georgette gown. Another factor when deciding on the material is how it is cut which will determine how it lays and what structure it will give and of course the texture of the cloth is important as the same style and cut will look quite different depending on the material used.
Do I need a train?
Not if you do not want one is the answer. Trains for wedding gowns became popular in the middle ages. As with most things the train was basically a status symbol, look how much material I can afford, so I must be rich! The bridal train comes in many forms from the 'sweep', a short extension from the knee area, to the fully fledged 'monarch' which looks, as it's name suggests, very regal but which will require a little careful handling by the brides attendants.
Do I need a veil?
Again the choice is yours and again a variety of styles are available. I personally like to see a bride in a veil as it seems proper. It must be the romantic in me.
As you can see choosing a wedding dress is a big job and one that you must take time over. It will be time well spent. A few other factors to take into account are; are you planning to diet before the ceremony? This will affect your dress choice as one dress may not look the same on different body shapes. Pick your shoes prior to fitting your gown as any alterations will be affected by your height. Consider your lingerie and try it on with your frock, you don't want unsightly straps and bulges spoiling the look of your perfect wedding dress.
