Vera Wang on Being The Bride

The Purchase
Shopping for a wedding gown is one of the most memorable parts of the wedding experience. After all the excitement of the engagement, the quest for the right dress can provide a wonderful moment for a bride-to-be to bond with the significant women in her life. Nevertheless, where taste, style and budget are concerned, it may feel daunting to have to reconcile issues of self-perception, religion and wedding etiquette. Even well-meaning relatives and friends can add to the confusion. In the end, a wedding gown should fulfill the bride's own sense of identity. The purchase of a wedding gown is still a time-honored tradition that endures today.