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Most of us have been dreaming of our wedding day since we were little. One of the most important parts of making that dream come true is wearing an amazing gown. Everyone wants to feel like a princess on their wedding day. Unfortunately, the reality of shopping for a wedding dress can make your dream feel like a nightmare.

First, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to pick out a dress that’s flattering, as well as to have alterations done to make it fit perfectly. Remember to take someone else with you when you try gowns on. Once you’ve put on a lot of dresses, you’ll lose the ability to tell which ones look best.

It’s important to make sure that the person who accompanies you on your shopping trip will be honest about how you look. Choose someone who’ll help you find a flattering dress, and tell you if you’ve picked one that doesn’t look so good.

Before you make an appointment, collect photos that will help you figure out what sort of dresses you like best. Decide what shape your body is and find out what flatters that shape before you head to the store. You’ll be able to rule out styles that aren’t best for you this way.

It’s also a good idea to decide what you’re willing to spend in advance, and stick to your budget. Friendly, enthusiastic sales personnel shouldn’t be allowed to talk you into a costly wedding dress or bring you gowns that aren’t in your price range. Women looking for a budget gown should consider a simple dress, one bought second hand, or one ordered from an online store.

Looks aren’t all there is to getting the perfect dress, either. Any gown you’re going to be wearing for most of the day should be pleasant and comfortable to wear. A wedding dress that pinches, itches, or rides up will be extremely hard to deal with after an hour or so, and you’ll have to wear your dress all day!

Remember to talk to your seamstress early on. She should know that you’re going to need alterations, allowing you to have yours done properly and without rush charges. This gives you the best chance of a good fit without breaking the budget.

It’s important to pick your dress according to where and when you’ll be married. A long train is an acceptable indoor choice, but will pick up debris outside. Hot or cold weather should be dressed for accordingly - you’ll be happier and more comfortable in the long run.

It’s important to be realistic when it comes to sizing. While most of us expect to diet before the big day, our bodies aren’t necessarily willing to cooperate. If you are planning to drop some weight before the wedding, pick a size you know you’ll be able to attain.

Remember that it’s much easier to have a wedding dress taken in than let out, and stop dieting after alterations have been made. That ensures a perfect fit on your big day.

Last, and most importantly - don’t let shopping for your wedding dress stress you out. If you’re not having fun trying on all the dresses out there, take a break. Your gown is supposed to make you feel beautiful, not tired and worn out!