Congratulations! You are going to be a bride and mom. It’s really exciting. The child in your belly will witnesses the whole process of her parents’ wedding and follows you every step of happiness. On the other hand, because of the baby and the growing tummy, you may feel more tired than other brides, and there will be some difficulties while finding out a perfect wedding dress for your big day. Some brides even try their best to hide their belly for a dreamy and perfect wedding while many brides choose to wear a maternity wedding dress. You must be both joyful and tangled.
In order to help alleviate the pressure of shopping wedding dress during pregnancy, I have done a lot of research and interviewed many pregnant brides to find out the below tips for you.
- Accept the fact that you are going to be a pregnant bride and adjust your mindset
Now that the wedding date is set, and this child is the fruit of your love, why not take her along with you while planning your wedding? It will be unforgettable experience in your life. Accept the fact that you are going to be a pregnant bride and adjust your mindset, begin your wedding plans. More and more design concepts have emerged, which make it less difficult to find a wedding dress that suits the pregnant brides. Therefore, it is important to focus on wedding dress shopping and ensure guarantee adequate rest, let the groom involves and process the other wedding plans, e.g. book the wedding venue, food, and determine the bridesmaids’ and groomsmen’s outfit style.
- Know clearly whether you want the growing tummy expose
It is time to consider whether the bump will expose when you held your wedding, and whether you want it expose in your wedding. The tummy is growing day and day, to some extent it affects your appearance, which is the reason why some brides want to conceal the bump. No worries, just choose the right design to get a perfect wedding dress.
- For brides who want to hide their pregnancy
Ball gowns usually give enough room for the belly part, which can be regarded as the best silhouette for pregnant brides who don’t want to expose a growing tummy. With a beaded illusion bodice and lace up back, the dress hugs your every curve and the hemline lace completes the look.
V-neck is great to elongate your neckline and body as well counter balance your rounder silhouette. Most brides may only wear low heels shoes or flat shoes, A-line V-neck wedding dress featured with bodies applique creates a fake height and show us modern yet timeless wedding look.
High waistline is a smart design for pregnant brides who want to have the perfect amount of drama for your wedding day. Dress in this sparkling sweetheart tulle ball gown, guests’ eyes will always focus on the upper body, and you will sexy and romantic all the time.
- For brides who are glad to show off the baby bump
Spaghetti straps style contrasts strongly with the growing belly, add the ruffled under skirt, your bride’s look will not be affected, the baby bump will be defaulted part design of your dress.
Sashes are often favoured to highlight the bride’s baby bump. Best to choose them in a different colour to make the most of it.
Short wedding gowns is the best way that make you feel comfortable and move easily during wedding. This short top and short skirt design, plus empire waistline, finished with waist beading and half sleeves, give us the best look of a pregnant bride.
- Choose the bigger size for your attire than that you used to wear
Since nobody can control the growth of the tummy, and the accurate measurement of it cannot be figured out, you’d better order dress with sizes up. And have it altered before your event. That sounds a little expensive and too risk. So I suggest that you can choose a wedding dress with lace up back. Then there is no worries about the size. Please remember to view the detailed measurements before deciding on the size, make sure the proper fit is very important and necessary.
- Pick the suitable undergarments
Because of pregnancy, many brides’ breasts will become larger and require a supporting bra. It is best to buy a wedding dress with built-in bra or sew it into the wedding dress to make the best comfort in your wedding day.
- View the fabric details
Fabric is an important point while determined a wedding dress for a pregnant bride. As she may wear the wedding dress for the whole day. Wedding dress with soft and breathable fabrics will make you feel comfortable, and stretch material will give you room to grow without constricting your bump. Tulle and chiffon are the common fabrics that used for making pregnant brides’ wedding dresses.
- Go with flat or low heels shoes
High heels are recommend by petite brides. When it comes to pregnant brides, you’d better say no to them. As a pregnant bride you will gain weight, so that you need to carry more weight on the feet, besides, you might be suffer of swollen ankles. So, best to avoid wedding shoes with high heels and tight fitting that will cut into your feet. Choose a stylish, yet comfortable kick with a lot of support and minimal heel height.