It is an absolute honor to be invited to help your best friend pick out her wedding dress. Most boutiques recommend only bringing a select few people that the bride is closest to, and you made the cut. Now, you want to do your best to help your friend find the wedding dress of her dreams, but it does require using some patience throughout the process. With these four tips, you can show your best friend support and be celebrating her final choice by the end of the day.

Schedule an Appointment

Some brides fall in love with the first dress that they put on, but most will want to try on several different styles. The staff at a wedding dress boutique tend to like to give brides a full-service visit that includes personal assistance with finding a dress. For this reason, you'll likely need to schedule an appointment. Doing so helps your friend to avoid feeling rushed, and the staff can have a dressing area ready for her when she walks through the door.

Help Her Put Together Some Inspiration

The days leading up to your friend's appointment are bound to be exciting. You can help her start preparing for looking at wedding dresses for sale by thinking about what she wants. Has she always dreamed of wearing a poufy princess gown with a full skirt? Or, has she fallen in love with the body-hugging mermaid styles that are so popular right now? Browse through some bridal photos and save a few pictures. You can bring them to the appointment to help the stylist have an idea of what your friend likes.

Trust the Stylist

Consider the stylist your expert guide through this entire process. They've watched countless brides come through the boutique's doors over the years, and they know how each designer's dresses fit people's bodies. Once your friend gives them some information about what she likes, trust that they'll bring out dresses that make your friend look amazing.

Follow the Bride's Lead

You'll also want to make the day all about your best friend. While you might geek out on a different type of shopping trip, you want to stick close to her side. This allows you to hear the comments that she makes as she checks out dresses. When she first comes to show you one that she has on, reserve your comments. Instead, ask open-ended questions to see how she feels about the dress. Remember that dresses are usually altered, so focus on helping her choose one that creates the effect she wants. The stylist can also help you understand how the dress will fit once it's had alterations completed.

Contact a boutique like The Steel Magnolia to learn more.

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