* The train is buttoned or hooked to the back of the dress and can be removed after the ceremony. Lots of trains can either be "bustled" or removed for the reception.
- A bustled train is one that is gathered up and buttoned or tied at the back, below the waist, thus creating a floor-length skirt all around.* When shopping fo r the gown, take only one or two people with you and be sure to dress appropriately.
- You have either to wear or take along nylons, a strapless bra, and appropriate shoes.
- Don't show up at the bridal salon in sneakers, shorts, and a cap and expect any dress to look like it will on your wedding day.
- Be careful about wearing make-up, particularly lipstick or lip gloss, when trying on dresses, since they stain easily. * Most bridal shops carry each style of gown in only one size. Consequently, if you find a dress that you like, but it doesn't fit, it will need to be ordered, and that can take as long as 4 months. Be sure that the shop does alterations. They should be done about two weeks before the wedding; Some shops charge for alterations, so be sure to ask. Hence, when attending an appointment for alterations, be sure to wear the shoes and the undergarments that you will wear with the gown so that it can be altered correctly. * Wedding gowns are sized smaller than other clothing. As a result, if you ordinarily wear a size 8, don't be alarmed to discover that you may wear a size 10 or even a 12 in a wedding gown. - Since most people are not one perfect size and wedding gowns are form-fitting, it will be necessary to choose a gown in a size that fits your largest body measurement.
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