Tips For Wedding Dress Shopping Through COVID-19
It is a scary and stressful time for the world, we hope you are doing well in these difficult times, staying healthy, and practicing self-care!
For our bride-to-be’s out there, in times like these, it’s easy to feel helpless and paralyzed. Doing something through uncertainty can be a lifesaver for your sanity. As the situation changes day-to-day, make sure to inform yourself as much as you can by keeping up with the news daily and evaluating your wedding situation. If you know that COVID-19 won’t affect your overall wedding plans and you need to find a gown, we’ve listed five tips below to help you find your wedding dress through this unprecedented time.
Shop Online
As curfews and quarantines continue to be enforced across the globe, more and more places of business, including bridal shops, are being shut down for the time being. If this is the case where you reside, your dress search doesn’t need to halt because of it! Luckily we live in the age of the internet and there are plenty of online companies (like ours) that offer beautiful options so you won’t have to wait in limbo as your wedding date draws closer. When it comes to online shopping, you can read reviews, create or purchase a custom gown, and have it delivered right to your door. Continue to check off your wedding planning to-do list while other things might be on hold! For suggestions on where to shop, check out our post on the best online shops for buying wedding gowns.
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Give Yourself Time
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With the global shutdown expected to continue for at least the next few weeks to months, you should expect a delay in the shipping and production of gowns. As companies are being shut down and workers being sent home as a precaution, the supply chain in the wedding dress industry is going to be severely affected. You can still place your orders for gowns and other bridal accessories, but make sure that you give yourself as much time as possible to ensure you will have enough time before your big day to receive everything you need!
Know your measurements
Now more than ever, you’ll want to limit touchpoints in the process of finding your wedding gown. That means, ordering the correct size to avoid exchanges and returns and to minimize trips to a tailor — which makes knowing your measurements extra beneficial during this time! Use our measurement guide to measure yourself so you can shop confidently. Make sure to double-check size charts against your measurements, as sizing might change between different stores!
If you can, purchase your wedding gown through a company that offers a made-to-measure option so you can avoid one less stress of needing to have your gown altered. Here at LVB, we offer made-to-measure gowns for a dress that will need minimal to no alterations, but make sure to properly measure yourself before submitting your final body measurements.
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Handling Dress Packages
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If you already made plans to have your dress delivered before the COVID-19 outbreak, or are given an expected delivery date that is within the next few weeks, take precautions when handling your package. Wear gloves when handling the package, open it outside, and wipe down the contents with a disinfectant wipe before setting it inside your home.
Breathe
This might seem like a given, but make sure you take a moment to breathe. With the hysteria surrounding this virus, it can be a natural reaction to panic. Try to take some deep breaths and remind yourself that everything will be okay as we continue to practice precautionary measures. Wash your hands constantly (to the tune of “Happy Birthday” or the chorus of your favorite song), disinfect your phone, avoid touching your face, and only leave the house for grocery runs or other important needs.
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Together we will make it through this hard time! Take comfort in knowing you aren’t the only person or bride going through this and we are sending you lots of digital hugs and kisses. Share this post with a bride-to-be who might benefit from these tips.
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