How to Design Your Wedding Gown Online
Design your wedding gown online before you head to the store to buy one. Anyone can design their dress online using free and simple designing websites. Having a picture in your mind of what the wedding dress should look like can help you design your own wedding gown. Or play with these free websites and explore the many different looks you could wear on your big day.
Instructions
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Use an online wedding gown design website to help you create your look. Visit Design Your Own Wedding Gown or Build Your Dream Wedding Dress (see Resources below). Use the pull-down menus to make choices about your dress style.
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Select the silhouette that shows off your best features and your sense of style. Wedding day princesses will want to choose the Ballgown Silhouette or the Mermaid Silhouette. A flattering and traditional silhouette is the A-line. For more casual wedding day attire, opt for a Tea Length silhouette.
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Choose the type of neckline you would like to see on your wedding dress. For a non-traditional look consider an asymmetrical neckline or a halter top. Conservative looks could include a Bateau neckline, a Jewel neckline or a square neckline. For women with smaller frames, opt for a decorative neckline like a Portrait neckline. Add sparkle to the neckline when designing a wedding gown online with a jeweled bodice or sweetheart straps.
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Decide how you want your arms displayed in your wedding gown. Will you opt for a sleeveless gown with long gloves? A traditional look or a dress for a winter wedding may need long sleeves and no gloves. Bell sleeves are add a sense of flow to any wedding gown design.
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Save and print your wedding gown design. Bring your design with you when you go wedding dress shopping to give the sales clerks a solid idea of the type of design you want to wear on your big day.
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Tips & Warnings
Experiment with different shapes and styles.