The most important part of researching a dress is to actually try on the dress. You can spend hours online looking at pictures and reading item descriptions. You will not get a true feel for the garment and how it conforms to your body until you try it on. Is the silhouette comfortable to dance in? Does the color compliment your skin tone? Is the fabric too heavy for a beach wedding? These are questions you will have the most accurate answers to, once the dress is off the rack and on your body.

The venue is another factor to consider when choosing the color and style of dress. A summer wedding in an outdoor garden will gear your search towards styles that are made with lighter fabrics, have less coverage, and highlight bright colors. A December wedding in the city might influence your decision to lean towards velvet fabrics, dresses with more embellishments or sequins, jewel tone colors, and heavier silhouettes.

And lastly, always take into account if the ceremony is being held at a religious venue. This might require you to consider a dress with more coverage.