Wedding Photography Tip #8

Wedding Photography Tip #8-- Tailoring

Wardrobe malfunctions simply should not be a part of your wedding day. Who wants to constantly be tugging at a dress or fussing with a bustle? A big reason why the planning books tell you to purchase your dress so far in advance is not simply that they can take awhile to come in, but also so that you have time for alterations.

Strapless dresses probably make up about 90% of the gowns that we see now. But I would guess only about 50% of those are actually fitted properly. A strapless gown should fit comfortably from the top through the entire bodice. Making the very top as tight as possible or just having the bodice fit isn't the answer. Gowns with straps should also fit comfortably, but the straps need to be triple checked for a no-slip fit.

Wearing a dress that is too tight in any area is not only uncomfortable, but it really does not photograph well. Many strapless dresses also have a corset back which can help to create a custom fit. Make sure whoever will be dressing you on the wedding day has practiced lacing the dress (and knows how to bustle it)! Oftentimes we see a corset dress cinched waaay too tight in a very Scarlet O'Hara-esque attempt at a tiny waist? The end result is an uncomfortable bride and some unsightly bulges at the top of the dress! :)

If your dress does not fit correctly it will have a definite impact on your day-- photojournalistic shots of a bride tugging at the top of her dress all day aren't exactly what most brides have in mind. There are lots of great seamstresses and tailors here in Tallahassee and Thomasville that can help fit your dress. Be prepared for this to take two or even three fittings and many weeks to accomplish! If you are still worried about how the dress will fit for the wedding day, try wearing it for awhile. Wear it around the house, or even better, for a bridal portrait session so that you know how the dress will fit and feel, but you will also know how to walk in it!!

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