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23 Wedding Dress Shopping Truths You'll Learn Just From Watching Too Much 'Say Yes To The Dress'

I consider myself an experienced unofficial bridal consultant.

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Jan 14, 2018

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23 Wedding Dress Shopping Truths You'll Learn Just From Watching Too Much 'Say Yes To The Dress'

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After watching a majority of the sixteen seasons of TLC's "Say Yes To The Dress" I consider myself an experienced unofficial bridal consultant. Say Yes to the Dress has been one of my favorite shows since it first came in 2007.

It’s not uncommon to see my mom and me, and sometimes even my grandma, critiquing the brides just as much as their entourages. It’s just so fun to see Randy, Lori, and Monte helping brides-to-be feel their most fabulous.

While I’m not getting married anytime soon, it’s still exciting to admire the thousands of dresses Kleinfeld and Bridals by Lori have in stock. I also appreciate the endless amount of advice the consultants lend so that when I do someday get engaged, my bridal appointment will end with a, “Yes!”

1. Don’t bring a massive entourage

Too many cooks in the kitchen spoils the broth.

2. Come prepared

Wedding dress shopping is stressful enough, and not having a direction only adds to the the craziness.

3. But don't be afraid to take into account other options

Your dream dress might be something you never expected.

4. Trust your consultant

They are professionals, right?

5. And your gut

You know when you know.

6. Choose your dress 6-8 months before your wedding

How many times on the show has a bride been limited to the samples? Plan ahead so you can maximize your options!

7. The veil seals the deal

*Cue the tears*

8. Don't choose your dress before you choose your man

You would think this goes without saying.

9. Momma knows best

Honestly are you surprised?

10. Don't be afraid to stick up for yourself

You’re the one wearing the dress on the big day!

11. You don’t have to break the bank to find your perfect dress

Spend that money on another part of the wedding!

12. There is a dress for everyone

Have patience, you’ll find it!

13. Don't let the dress wear you

No matter how much your dress sparkles, make sure you sparkle more.

14. If the dress isn’t perfect yet, it can probably be altered

I honestly think the ladies who alter dresses on Say Yes to the Dress are secretly fairy godmothers.

15. Sparkle changes everything

Sometimes the difference between a yes and a no is just a little sparkle.

16. The bride deserves the attention, not the entourage

We’ve all seen the episodes with that person who tries to make the bridal appointment about them…

17. No roosters in the hen house

As Lori from Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta always says.

18. But sometimes Daddy’s little girl needs fatherly input

Dad’s approval is not only needed for the man, but the dress too.

19. Stick to your budget

If you don’t, it’s just heartbreak waiting to happen.

20. There is such a thing as too sexy

Honey, keep it classy.

21. Dresses are now not only coming in many styles, but many colors as well

Choosing a dress wasn’t hard enough already!

22. You can never have too many dresses

When in doubt, buy them both.

23. You know when you know

Just like your man.

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23 Wedding Dress Shopping Truths You'll Learn Just From Watching Too Much 'Say Yes To The Dress'

I consider myself an experienced unofficial bridal consultant.

1. Don’t bring a massive entourage

2. Come prepared

3. But don't be afraid to take into account other options

4. Trust your consultant

5. And your gut

6. Choose your dress 6-8 months before your wedding

7. The veil seals the deal

8. Don't choose your dress before you choose your man

9. Momma knows best

10. Don't be afraid to stick up for yourself

11. You don’t have to break the bank to find your perfect dress

12. There is a dress for everyone

13. Don't let the dress wear you

14. If the dress isn’t perfect yet, it can probably be altered

15. Sparkle changes everything

16. The bride deserves the attention, not the entourage

17. No roosters in the hen house

18. But sometimes Daddy’s little girl needs fatherly input

19. Stick to your budget

20. There is such a thing as too sexy

21. Dresses are now not only coming in many styles, but many colors as well

22. You can never have too many dresses

23. You know when you know

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

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