My guide to starting wedding planning by local Orlando bride, Bailey. At 30 years old, my Notes app and Pinterest board weren’t short of dreamy inspo, but after soaking in the engagement for the next few days, my thoughts started becoming “where do I even begin?”

I think many of us daydream about our wedding as children and some of us have attended/been in other weddings, but when our own engagement happens, we’re awestruck and feel frozen in time!

Hi gorgeous! First and foremost, if you’re reading this it’s probably because you just got engaged and are about to start your journey of finding the perfect dress to get married in. Congratulations! You are entering the most fun, stressful, exciting, nerve-wracking era of your life. It’s going to be great! 

One of the most common things I hear as a bridal stylist when I sit down with my bride before their appointments start is some rendition of “I’m so nervous”, “I’ve never tried on dresses before, I don’t know what I like”, “what if I don’t like anything”, “what if I like everything!”. You name it, I’ve heard it. So trust me when I say, I’ve got you. I’ve curated 10 insider secrets for a stress-free wedding dress shopping experience in Orlando. Let’s dive in!  

TBF bride, Julia, looked breathtaking in her Ines Di Santo gown, matching veil and custom shrug for her garden party wedding at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida. 

TBF bride, Selina, stuns in an Ines Di Santo ballgown and custom beaded veil on her wedding day at the St. Augustine Basilica followed by her grand reception at the Treasury on the Plaza.

Wedding dresses with bows have taken the bridal world by storm. This wedding gown trend is one of The Bridal Finery team’s favorite. Bows are a feminine detail that has been featured on wedding dresses for many centuries. We have created a list of the top 10 wedding dresses with bows. The designers of these dresses include Ines Di Santo, Sareh Nouri, and Anne Barge!

Everyone defines sexy differently. Most brides describe a sexy wedding dress as a low back, plunging neckline, or sheer details. During a style consultation, we always ask our clients what level of sexy or modesty they looking for. We find everyone has their own definition of what is sexy and what is appropriate to wear around the grandparents. Sometimes the sexiest dresses have high necklines with sleeves. A dress doesn’t need to be see-through to be sexy. The silk slip look is very in and provides that effortless, sexy feel on wedding day. We love the sexy wedding dress trend because it’s up to your interpretation and what you feel the best in.

The Bridal Finery had the deepest honor of being the first bridal boutique in the world to see the Ines Di Santo Fall 2022 Collection, Heritage, in person. Jan. 29 - Feb. 5 we will be hosting an Ines Di Santo Trunk Show in Winter Park, FL in our Orlando bridal shop. Come try on her latest collection at our bridal shop and take a look at her brand new line here!

Storm is a stunning sheath gown with an illusion v-back. The gorgeous pink floral applique set Storm apart from all other wedding gowns. Co-owner Tali Gallo styled our beautiful bride Lea. To see more of Lea’s wedding at The Breakers, her Maria Elena accessories and Ines Di Santo gown - keep scrolling!