Trousseau-shopping is a tedious task and needs to be handled with utmost care and consideration. After all, it is the first step that will define your married life. For the modern-age bride, trousseau-shopping is all about a combination of glamour and comfort. It’s all fun and games till you actually start out on this road! Rhea Tony gives out five tips you need to learn by heart before you go shopping.
Budget
Wedding shopping can get crazy but remember not to over-shop and over-spend. Budgeting is necessary! Money saved here can always be used for other avenues during and after your wedding. Keep a check on your finances and how much you can spend without going over the top.
Teamwork
Bring along your most trusted shopping partner preferably your mother, sister or best friend. They will guide you on what to buy and what looks best on you. Stick to basics and a handful of stylish pieces for
the odd parties and outings post-wedding. The best way is to do a thorough check of what you already have in stock in your closet. Then you can step out ready to shop for things you don’t have rather than wasting money on things you already own.
Need vs Want
Make a list of what you need and what you can buy later. This will help you shop faster and pick things you need on priority. Remember to shop based on your wedding weather, not according to the shopping season since you might be shopping months prior to the event.
Focus on what you will definitely need for your new life after marriage rather than lusting over everything you see on the shelf.
Go Online
Many stores and websites give bigger discounts online and have great return policies. Do your research before stepping out to shop in actual stores. We admit physical shopping is a thrilling experience but for the sake of budgeting and sticking to the plan, browse on the internet for giveaways, discounts, sales and if you’re lucky some contest prizes! It’ll save you money and time.
Be Open-Minded
Always be ready for change in your jotted down plans, don’t be obstinate. It’s highly possible that you might stumble across some beautiful goodies but lose them in your stubbornness. Readily work with all garments, shoes, accessories you come across. You could love simplicity but you need to be prepared with some glitter in your trousseau as well. Versatile and practical, your trousseau needs to be balanced for you and by you.
