For many brides-to-be, saying ‘Yes’ to the dress is a moment they’ve always dreamed of. For others, the thought of wedding dress shopping can be a little overwhelming – especially if you don’t know your tulle from your taffeta. But brides-to-be, do not worry. Whichever side of the bridal coin you’re on, there’s help at hand, thanks to your trusty bridal stylist.

Whether you know what kind of look you’re going for or even if you haven’t a clue, your bridal stylist can help and guide you through the various fits and fabrics, so you end up with the dress of your wedding dreams. Hurrah! Whilst you might not be used to having a stylist on hand when trying on clothes, this is one shopping trip where extra expert help will be most welcome. Embracing your stylist from the start is the best way to guarantee a stress-free shopping experience. Take advantage of these totally awesome top-of-their-game professionals to help you on your dress journey. Here’s 6 reasons why trusting your bridal stylist is a total MUST!

1. Their Expert Knowledge

Bridal stylists are professional consultants that are purely there to help you find your perfect dress. From your very first appointment, your bridal stylist will work with you to understand the overall look you are going for and help you select a range of dresses to try on. Shopping for a wedding dress is very different than shopping for any other type of garment. The choice of dresses and designers out there is insane, so having a knowledgeable person who can hold your hand and guide you through the various fabrics and fits of designers is invaluable. Not only does it prevent dress overwhelm (it’s a thing), but your stylist also has an in-depth understanding of everything bridal. At LOVE, because we’re independent, we’re not beholden to one designer and instead have a carefully curated range of dresses and accessories from a variety of ateliers and bridal houses. With over 10 years of experience in the bridal sphere, we certainly know a thing or two about the best gown shapes to flatter your figure and have lots of other handy tips and tricks up our bridal sleeves, to help you achieve your perfect look.

2. Their Helpful & Honest Feedback

Wedding dress shopping often comes with a well-meaning audience. Whether that’s your mum, sister, Maid of Honour or best Bride tribe. With a gaggle of girlies in tow, appointments can be accompanied with a LOT of opinion. Everyone is understandably supercharged for the exciting experience and can be quick to jump on the love band wagon for every dress you try! But, if everyone loves EVERY dress, you might find yourself in a muddle. This is where your stylist steps in to bring an objective perspective to the party. If a dress isn’t screaming “I’m the one” or you think it would be perfect “If it only had X,Y or Z”, your stylist can sweep in and point you in the right direction of one that’s more suitable or show you how it can be tailored to become utterly bespoke to you!

3. Their Efficiency & Time Saving Skills

There’s a HUGE amount of wedding dresses out there in every imaginable style and silhouette which means that it’s impossible (and not recommended) to aim to try-on every type of gown. From your first appointment (whether you’ve managed to whip up a mood board on Pinterest or not), your bridal stylist will have a chat with you to work out what kind of wedding vibe you’re aiming for. Armed with thoughtful questions about your style, preferences and overall vision, they’ll be able to select a range of dresses to tie-in with the look you’re aiming for. Having someone to sift through dresses on your behalf and pull out some beauties that are totally in-line with your thinking, means you’ve got a springboard of super styles to work from. At LOVE, we ask brides-to-be to pre-select 5 dresses in advance of your appointment with us. This doesn’t mean this is all you try on, but it gives us major clues to your chosen style. We can then use this information to guide you to styles that are similar to the ones you like and steer you away from the ones you don’t. Not only does this save you oodles of time but it makes the whole experience much more positive.

4. Their Intimate Knowledge of Designers and Dress Details

Often brides choose a bridal boutique because it stocks a particular dress or it is a stockist of a designer that they keep getting drawn to. At LOVE, we carefully hand pick our dress collections from a select range of designers, which means, not only do we have the best, most swoon-worthy dresses to choose from, but we also know all the important little details about every dress we stock. Our personalised and dedicated approach to bridal styling is one of the benefits of our bespoke boutique experience. We know what variations of colour each dress comes in, what customisations can be made (shortening trains, lowering/raising necklines etc) and we can use our extensive knowledge of various collections to give you options that most likely wouldn’t have popped up on your radar. We like to think of it as our stylist superpower!

5. Their Support with Stress-Free Alterations

Every wedding dress will require some tailoring to get the fit just right and for many brides-to-be this can add another layer of stress to their dress decision journey. When trying on dresses, our stylists have a well-trained eye for tailoring and can advise how and where alterations can be made to your dress to make it just dreamy. Working with our recommended seamstress we can ensure that they are fully briefed with all the alterations and customisations needed to create your perfect fit. So you don’t need to worry.

6. Their Accessory A-Game

You may have found your dream dress but for many brides the next step in perfecting their bridal look is adding accessories. Modern brides are increasingly opting for multiple looks throughout their big day and are keen to include other exquisite pieces such as detachable skirts, sleeves, belts or jackets into the mix. Switching up your look is where your bridal stylist can help too. From veil advice to hair bows, statement headbands or detachable wings, your stylist is on hand to help you pull it all together to create a cohesive look. At LOVE, we know how important it is for brides to style their dress to perfection, so we include a complimentary styling appointment to coincide with your chosen dress being delivered to the boutique. This means you get to try it on again and can spend some dedicated time to decide on matching accessories (often designers have veils or jackets that pair with particular gowns) or other exciting additions that you might want to include in your overall look.

A bridal stylist really is a big help to brides looking for a one-of-a-kind look for their big day. Whilst the idea of a stylist might seem daunting at first, try to think of them as an extension of your wedding tribe, trusting them to help you find a dress that fits fabulously, ties in perfectly with your wedding aesthetic AND most importantly makes you feel wonderful.

If you’re starting out on your wedding dress journey and want a bespoke boutique bridal experience supported by experienced, passionate stylists then why not get in touch? We’d absolutely love to hear from you 🤍