Also know your built. An empire cut gown will work wonder on a petite woman because of its longer hem. An A-line wedding dress is perfect for a pear shaped body. Accents on the waist, like sash or ribbons, will look good on a slender body. A V-neck gown can give an extra shape to a heavyset woman.
The best part of preparing for a wedding is the opportunity of trying on as many wedding dresses as you can. As a child, we always have fun playing dress up. So the chance to do this again with the intention of looking your perfect self on a special day is always a dream come true.