Western Wear
If you're a cowgirl bride looking for your perfect wedding dress, try a Western bridal gown, denim dress or cowgirl wedding boots. For some serious Texas flair, look no further than Sat'n Spurs, which has specialized in Western wedding dresses and Western wedding decorations for more than 20 years. Cultured Cowboy offers Western bridal gowns and Western dresses for the flower girl, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride or groom and grandmothers.More Traditional Looks
If you're not going the Western route, Texas offers a wide range of bridal boutiques to satisfy every individual personality or taste. There are several new trends to which most bridal boutiques now cater: more brides are going "green" with dresses made of natural fibers, and brides are no longer expected or required to wear white. Many brides are choosing ivories, golds or any color they want. Blush Couture is the Dallas area's newest bridal boutique. In Houston, Alfred Angelo is one of the most well known. Also in Houston, check out Something Blue Bridal.Texas Beach Weddings
If you're planning to say your vows on a Texas beach, be sure to keep one thing in mind: Texas can get hot! Try a summer wedding dress made of lighter fabrics and in shorter lengths. Remember to keep beach wedding attire casual. No one wants sand in their high heels. Stick with sandals or snazzy flip-flops.Buying Tips
Whether you know exactly what you're looking for or are just beginning your search, here are several things you should keep in mind when buying your perfect wedding dress.Try on several dresses. Even if you have your heart set on one particular style prior to shopping, make sure you try on several different styles. After all, shopping for your wedding dress is a once-in-lifetime event, and shopping for it should be fun! In addition, the perfect gown may not end up being the one you had in mind.
Take pictures. Many shops will not allow you to take pictures of their gowns, but bring a camera just in case they do. Having photos of yourself in what you tried on will help you make a better decision later.
If you find it, buy it. When you find the perfect dress, buy it--right there on the spot. Don't wait and assume the dress will be there when you come back later. If you find that dress that makes you feel like an absolute princess, buy it, buy it, buy it!
