The first wedding dress I put on freaked me out, I’m not going to lie. It seemed so surreal – like I was having an out of body experience or something. But after I got over the initial shock of having this amazing dress on my body, I realized just how exhilarating wedding dress shopping is. Yes, it can be overwhelming but finding the ‘one’ is so far my absolute favourite chapter of the Eustace wedding chronicles. A couple of months ago, I got to work with the wonderful ladies at Novelle, not for my own wedding, but for a styled shoot with the lovely Nicole Ashley. The dress we selected was breathtaking and the shoot was perfection (see it here) but one aspect that really stood out was the service we received at this delightful bridal boutique. All the ladies went above and beyond to accommodate us in a time crunch, they always responded to correspondence quickly and above all they were friendly & kind. And so, I had to ask Angel, owner of Novelle, a few important questions while on my quest to track down the perfect wedding dress.
What would be your number one piece of advice when shopping for the ‘one’?
Keep an open mind. Be willing to try on dresses that are not what you have envisioned. Many times, you’d be surprised!
This is so true. Already I have been surprised by some of the dresses I have tried on. I thought I knew exactly what I wanted but have definitely been thrown by a few different silhouettes and even colours.
What new trends are you seeing for fall 2014?
Sheer Illusion backs, Off the shoulder necklines, Tulle fabrics and all over crystal beadings.
From the beginning I have always wanted lace – but I am very intrigued by this idea of having a sheer back!
Do you have any current favourite designers or favourite dresses?
Our favourites change by the week if not, by the day. We always have new dresses coming in! But right now, we are quite obsessed with the Watters collection that is brand new and exclusive to the store (pictured here!).
Absolutely stunning!
A few more helpful tips when hunting for the perfect wedding dress:
- Set your budget and stay on it!
- Think about the feel of your wedding – you want the dress to fit with the theme, venue, and even tone of the day
- Have a great team with you! Ladies who can give great advice but will also support your vision (and your mom of course!)
- Remember to factor in accessories – they can add so much to the overall look
- When you find it, stop looking (I’m guilty of this – I thought I found the one and then tried on a few more and ended up a bit confused!!! Eek!)
A big thank you to Novelle! I may be stopping by soon to try on these amazing Watters dresses!! xo