Some women know exactly what they want and where they want to get it.
Consider the New York bride, for instance, whose fantasy wedding gown came straight out of Jean-Honore Fragonard's rococo painting personifying the four stages of love, which she saw at the Frick Museum. Most brides aren't so decisive. Before even setting foot in a bridal atelier, you should determine what image you want to project. Before you make the necessary appointments for dress showings, look through magazines to get a sense of what is out there. Consider the styles and features that already make you comfortable.