A couple’s wedding day is among one of the most important moments of their life. For the bride even more important is the wedding gown. The wedding dress stands as a symbol of perfection and beauty for the bride and thus embodies every special aspect of her personality.

Choosing a wedding dress is among the first and most important tasks of your checklist. This process can be hectic and over-whelming for many but it can be turned into a fun and comfortable process if you do your research and planning before hand. One important thing that you should always remember is that, this is your day to shine and a wisely chosen wedding dress can make it happen. Some brides dream of their perfect weddings and dress since they were a little a girl and some brides start thinking about it when the moment arrives. No matter which one of the brides you are the process of choosing a dress can be full of excitement and nervousness as you begin the challenging task of finding a dress- that is for you.

It does not matter if you would like to wear a traditional dress or modern or whether you would like to keep it very formal or simple; the main thing to highlight is that your wedding dress should say that it was made for you. It should be unique and make you feel like a queen or a princess!

The following are some basic guide lines which you can follow when you start researching for your dress. For picking or even customizing your dress, you should be aware of your general body type and what kind of neckline and the style of gown would look best with it. The following list describes some body types and their features and the necklines/ gowns that would accentuate them.

• An Hour Glass Body Shape: The best choices for necklines for you are: V-neck, Strap-less or off- the shoulder.
• Pear shaped: off-the shoulder and scoop neck lines
• Short and Petite Figure: Shoestring straps, off- the shoulder, Sabrina or bateau and portrait necklines
• Square Figure: Scoop, halter- top, Asymmetric, Queen Anne

There are also basic styles for the gowns which you should keep in mind while researching. Some of them are Sheath, A-line or Princess, Empire Line, Ball Gown or Cinderella Gown and Mermaid or Fish Tail. Here is some additional information about the style of the gowns so that you can select the right one for yourself.

Sheath dresses are simple and close fitted. They come in soft flowing fabrics and are best for tall slim brides.

• A-line/ Princess: Has fitted vertical seams running down from the shoulders and down into a flared skirt. They are good for brides that have a small waist and want to cover or hide their hips and thighs.
• Empire Line Waist: Has a high waist and a seam underneath the bust. It is best for small busted brides and makes petite brides look taller.
• Ball Gown: Has a fitted bodice and a floor length skirt. It is great for brides with slim waist line and is great for hiding full hips.
• Mermaid/ Fish Tail: Narrow fitted dress with flared hem. Best for petite brides to make them look taller, and if you are tall and slim it will give you curves.

After deciding your body type and using a combination of the above necklines and gown styles, you can very confidently head into your wedding dress hunt. Doing your planning and research will also help you avoid unnecessary trying of clothes and exhaustion. By knowing your body and the kind of neckline you want you can eliminate some of the choices right away.