There are literally thousands of wedding gowns that a new bride can choose from. Brides can choose to have a traditional wedding gown or a modern form-fitting gown made of satin with sequin or pearl decorations. No matter what the bride decides, she will most likely have to visit a wedding gown dealer.

When visiting the wedding gown salon or boutique of your choice, you should make sure that you know what your wedding theme is going to be. You should also not hesitate to let the wedding salon know that you have a certain budget. Make sure that you have a wedding dress picture with you depicting you favorite wedding gown. You may have to look through several magazines and clip out several wedding dress pictures to see if they have that particular style of something similar. It is true that with most bridal salons you will get a free consultation. The wedding consultant will give you suggestions on style and fit based on your body type and age. There may be a beautiful wedding dress picture that looks absolutely stunning, but it may not look as good on you.

You would choose a wedding dress pattern in much the same way as you would choose a wedding gown from a designer boutique. Try to find a style that suits your body type and your taste. There is one thing you should keep in mind. You will not be able to try on the dress before your purchase it in the way that you would if you were shopping at a bridal salon. Keeping this in mind, try to choose a style that you know would look just perfect on you. One of the best ways to find just the right pattern is to go to the websites of different pattern makers or call them to request that a catalog be sent of their wedding dress patterns. When you finally have all of the catalogs, start thumbing through them until you find just the right dress for you. Remember that once you have chosen the pattern and cut the fabric there is no turning back.

The next question you may ask is where you would find a wedding dress pattern. You should go to a fabric store to familiarize yourself with the different pattern makers.

• Simplicity Patterns has been around for generations. It would only make sense that they would have some beautiful wedding dress patterns.

• Vogue Patterns also offers a small selection of wedding dress patterns. They range from a full skirted gown to strapless styles that will make you feel like a princess.

• McCalls is a very trusted name and has a great selection of wedding dress patterns as well. You will not only be able to find elegant wedding gowns but simple, casual styles as well. In McCalls, you can even find wedding veil patterns.