Your Wedding Dress  might be the most expensive cloth you would buy in your life, so start thinking of it as early as possible once you have set the wedding date. Here are some suggestions:

* Read some wedding magazines to find out your favourite design, or something paticular in your mind. It is better to call to make an appointment with the bridal shop to ensure you get the best service. Tell them what you like and what you want. Bring a friend or someone who you trust and may give honest opinions.

* When trying on the dress, better wear pale or flesh-coloured underwear which will help with the look. Remember a bride will always loose some weight before the wedding, so it is fine if the dress is a bit tight. Most of the shops will charge for alteration.

* If you choose a custom-made designer dress, it usually takes about 12-24 weeks to make. There is always a charge for quicker service. All dresses in Holly's are ready to take away if there is no aleration needed. Meanwhile, we can store the dress for you if you don't have a proper place to keep it in good condition.

How to choose a figure-flattering wedding dress? You might be confused by the variety of designs, you sometimes would choose the dress you like but it does not suit your personality or fully demonstrate your beauty, but this could ruin your once-in-a-life-time experience. Here are some tips:

* If you have full hips, an A-line silhouette, which tends to cnceal fuller hips while defining the waist, is the best choice. Avoid straight-line gowns, it will only accentuate fuller hips, making you look heavier.

* If you have a full waistline, an empire silhouette style will help to camouflage heavy waists. Avoid princess style gowns because they only draw people's eyes to your waist.

* If you are full-figured, these styles will help: A-line silhouette, basque waistlines, open V-shape neckling, full skirt, long sleeve. Try to wear ornamentation(jewllery, silk flowers round the neck), they will guide the guests' attention to your face and eyes.

* If you are thin or very slim, try the ball-gown shaped dresses. They will give you a new shape while accenting the weistline, giving you a larger bust. Thin straps, low necklines and drop waistline are things to be avoided, especially when you have very thin arms and flat chest.

* If you are pear-shaped, wide skirted ball gowns are best choice, because they will accentuate the waist and conceal the hips. Meanwhile, off-the-shoulder necklines will make your body appear more proportional. You should never have ornamented bodices, such as flowers, bows attached at hip height because they will only draw attention to the heavier part of your body.

* If you have broad shoulders, strapless gown is a wise choice. Avoid off-the-shoulder necklines and over-size sleeves.

* If you are curvy all-over, you will look great in off-the-shouder gowns, portrait necklings that cover upper arm. Avoid jewel necklines because they can only make a full bust appear larger.

* If you are a petite bride, the following design will appear to add length and make you look taller: straight pricess style, A-line gowns, empire waist, high necklines, short or sleeveless worn with glooves. Avoid excessive detailing on the hem of the skirt, belts or waist, this will only only make you look shorter.

* If you have no idea at all, just come to us and tell us what you want. We will give you professional yet honest suggestions, and choose a dress that suits your personaility and brings out your beauty, making you look confident and beautiful.  We believe that our dresses are for real women and every bride is worth it.

Things that you need to say 'NO':

* Your sisters or bridesmaids shall never wear white dresses. Whose day is it exactly? Unless you have set an all-white theme for your wedding.

* Your fiance shall never wear passion-killer underwear. Buy new and sexy ones.

* Your friend or relative might offer to do your hair and make-up. NO, unless you know their works or they are professionals.

* Your fiance says that he/she still has good friendship with his/her ex and wants to invite him/her to the wedding. You may refuse if you feel uncomfortable.

* Your tone-deaf cousin/best-friend want to sing in the wedding. No, or only let him/her after the professionals.

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