You know this song all too well…

“Salagadoola mechicka boola
bibbidi-bobbidi-boo.
It’ll do magic believe it or not
bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!”

These words are part of the lyrics from “The Magic Song” written by Al Hoffman, Mack David, and Jerry Livingston. It was used and popularized by Disney in their motion picture, Cinderella. Do you remember who sang this? Yes! It was sung by the fairy godmother as she magically transformed Cinderella’s shabby clothes into a magnificent glittery gown that caught everyone’s attention at the grand ball. It is all too bad for Cinderella since everything transforms back to the way it used it be once the clock struck twelve midnight.

Every bride’s desire is a perfect wedding dress! You want everyone’s jaw to drop as you walk gracefully down that aisle, feeling like a million bucks donning that much anticipated piece of clothing! What silhouette and detail will complement your body? Will there be a romantic twist or a signature look to that perfect white dress? Will the dress have elaborate beadwork and embroidery? What color will it be? White, ivory, or with a hint of pink like Gwen Stefani’s? Every single person will be talking about your wedding dress and your pictures will be evidence of its grand detail! You want them to envy you because of that dress!

Sadly, the price tags on designer wedding dresses cost a fortune which only the royalty can afford. Worry not! Our fairy godmother has arrived and she has come to wave her magic wand to allow us to walk down that aisle feeling like Cinderella without need for a king to foot the bill for it.

Below are some useful tips and ideas for you to achieve this goal:

1. Consider wearing your mother’s wedding dress. Since vintage and retro are a-rave nowadays, you no longer have to worry about being outdated. Moreover, if you can fit into your mother’s gown, not only will you make the whole happy family but save a huge amount of money at the same time!

2. Ditch the fine details. More beads or embroidery mean more money. Choose a dress that looks elegant in spite of its simplicity. A simple dress with a great silhouette will attract the attention of even the most fashion un-savvy.

3. Follow the signs of the times. Nowadays, traditional length gowns are no longer considered the “official” wedding dress. Most modern brides choose wedding dresses that have shorter lengths. Long trains and veils have somehow become a thing of the past. And aren’t we just thankful of that?

4. Hunt for bargains! When the new season collection arrives, most bridal shops throw a sale to rid of their old season inventories. Take advantage!

5. Face the facts. You can be frank and honest with a bridal boutique staff and mention your budget upfront. Allow them to do all the searching and suggesting after that. The choices they present you with may just be the perfect wedding dress of your dreams!

With all these practical tips, every bride-to-be can sing gleefully ….

“Salagadoola mechicka boola
bibbidi-bobbidi-boo.
It’ll do magic believe it or not
bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!”

Author Bio: Christine Crotts is always ready for the day when she hears the knock on the door and has to run to the paper shredder. Looking over your shoulder has never been more in vogue than it is today. Christine has written a site containing reviews on a paper shredding services, as well as paper shredding companies.

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