Saying Yes to the Dress - My Top 10 Wedding Dresses with Sleeves!

I've been collecting ideas for my wedding dress for many years and recently I've this massive addiction to mermaid/ trumpet dresses with an illusion neckline/ sleeves. Perfect to show off some shoulders, and most importantly they are light and comfortable to be in. And these are my Top 10!

All pictures from Pinterest

I'm extremely excited to start 'building' my dress! For all bride-to-be out there who don't have a single clue of what to wear on your big day and where to start, don't worry! I've got a little guide that I follow, I hope it will be useful!

1. Decide on the silhouette

Trumpet, Mermaid, Ballgown, A-Line, Sheath, etc. Which one? Best is to try ALL of them out. Be open-minded. You'll never know till you try all the different silhouettes, the one you think you won't like might just surprise you!

2. Flaunt the best part of your body

It could be the butt, the small waist, the long legs, the boobs, the back, the shoulders, etc. With the decided silhouette, find different variations. And go for those that accentuates your best part!

3. Hide the part of your body that you are not confident of

It could be the butt, the waist, the legs, the boobs, the back, the shoulders, etc. With the decided silhouette, find different variations. And go for those that hides those parts!

4. Neckline

Sweetheart, Straight-Across, Asymmetric, V-neck, Halter, Off-Shoulder, Illusion, Scoop, Square, etc. Don't think too much, just try them ALL. 

5. Comfort

Don't compromise on this ladies! You would want to be able to smile like you mean it and move around seamlessly!

6. Colour

Stark white, Natural White, Ivory, Champagne, etc. Varying shades might be confusing but choose the one that looks best on you. Tip: The darker your skin tone, the brighter white you can wear.

7. Wedding Venue

Your dress should be suitable for the wedding venue. You won't want to put on a dress that's too bulky, too warm, or one with a train that's too long, etc. You would want to look appropriate and meant for the venue!

8. Collecting Ideas

Start a board on Pinterest and start Pinning! Your designer will ask and its best to have something to show. You might just be pinning the same style over and over again - your designer should be able to pick up the elements that attracts you.

9. Timeline

If you are particular on your dress, I would highly suggest to start your search at least 9 months before your big day. A fully customised dress will take approximately 6 months to make - more complex dresses with intense beading or special laces might take longer than that! If you intend to do pre-wedding shoots, work backwards from there. 

10. Bring Your Best Girlfriend

The one that spent way too much time in your life and she just...know your style.

With Love,

G