No matter what type of wedding gown you choose for your big day, every bride has to wear it all the same. From getting ready, walking down the aisle, standing for hours, to dancing, moving and grooving, your dress needs to be mobile. In order to keep up with all that action, a bride needs to sit and rest from time to time. But before you take a seat, review these how-to tips on sitting in your wedding dress.
1) Don’t let it wrinkle. With a long gown, make sure you sit evenly and on smooth surfaces. Avoid creasing your gown beneath your bottom. If you have to travel with the gown on, use a vehicle that has plenty of space for you to stretch out.
2) Do protect yourself from stains. Imagine that everything you sit on could stain your dress like grass. In some cases, this will require you to poof your dress over top of the chair, so ladies, wearing appropriate underwear is a must.
3) Don’t pick style over comfort in this. Wearing a hoop under your dress can damper your entire day. You won’t be able to get close to your husband or sit comfortably. Ask your designer other ways to get that beautiful body in a gown without adding a guarded piece of plastic.
4) Do remember to cross your legs. If you have a short dress (anything knee length and above), you have to be extra aware of your etiquette. Cross you legs at the ankles when you sit. Position your skirt to rest over your lap. An extra tip – make sure you have long table linen at the bridal table during the reception as you will be the spotlight of all your guests.
If you are still weary about sitting in your dress, then practice makes perfect. Try your dress on and sit on different surfaces to see how the fabric reacts. If a lot of wrinkles occur, then you will know what to avoid and have time to fix them before your wedding day. If you are not used to wearing a dress for a long period of time, practice for a few days leading up to the ceremony. Any old skirt or dress will do!
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