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When Princess Kate's gown was revealed, the world was shocked to see it was such a simple wedding dress.  Getting in and out of the dress takes quite a bit of time as does staring at yourself in the mirror, which you will be doing a lot of. Make full use of your appointment by having a good idea of what style of dress you would like to see yourself in.

This was my first stop on my own wedding adventure and I found the experience to be magical and fun and just as I imagined it would be. At Celebration, they treat you like you are the first bride to enter their store and really make you feel special.

Remember that you will likely not be able to wear the dress of your choice straight off the rack, so don't forget to factor in bridal alterations, undergarments, and accessories such as your veil and bridal sash.

Some smaller bridal boutiques may even list slightly higher prices for certain gowns and styles, so ask your mother or bridesmaids to accompany you and take notes - you might be able to find the same dress online or a similar style at another store for less.

Last but not least, the most important thing to keep in mind while shopping for your dress is to keep an open mind: a gown might look so-so on the hanger, but might fully and completely transform you from "whoa" to "WOW!" when it is on your body!