I'm nervous about my first bridal appointment. What can I expect, and what should I take with me?

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First off, it is completely normal to be nervous. It's such a huge thing for a bride to find her dress, but your nerves should be mixed with excitement too! I make it my priority to chat with my brides about their wedding, to try and alleviate some of those nerves and get a feel of what style they might like. Most brides come in with no idea of what they like, and that is absolutely fine! Your stylist is with you, part of your bride tribe now, and they will use their judgement and experience to help guide you through dresses until you find the one. There are only two things that are essential to take with you for your bridal appointment. Firstly, whoever you need to be there to help you say yes to the dress. If you want your nan's approval, make sure she's there! Whoever it is, ensure you bring them along on the day. Secondly, keep an open mind – your stylist knows what they're doing! If you wanted, there are some items which you might like to bring, but they're not that important at this point: •Shoes similar to those that you'd like to wear on the day. •Any jewellery or accessories that you know you'll be wearing with your dress. •Nude underwear, especially if you're thinking of a fitted dress. •A hair clip is usually handy to pop your hair up and out the way whilst you're trying on lots of dresses. Remember to just enjoy the experience, regardless of whether you find the dress or not. Ensure you take something away from every single appointment, whether that's a particular shape or colour or neckline that you like. Then you begin to narrow your search down to find the one.

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