Dear Hanna,

      I recently got engaged and want to start looking for my dress. Are there things I should know before I start my search to make my experience successful?

Thank you.

Dear Shopping for Success,

       Congratulations on your recent engagement!  Before you start your bridal gown shopping, here are a few things to do.

1. Figure out your wedding date-- When you set your date, keep in mind that bridal gowns take 20 weeks to order, so allow yourself at least 6 months to plan your wedding. Also, having a date will help the Bridal Specialists you work with be able to give you an exact order deadline.

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 Dear Hanna,

The last time my groomsmen and I wore tuxedo's was our high school prom 10 years ago. We are all grown up now and don't want to look like high school kids going to prom. Is there any tips or suggestions you can give me as to what the tuxedo's for my wedding should look like?


Dear Growing up,

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. This is your big day too, so you want to look proper. This starts by chosing a tuxedo shop that suits your needs. Some questions to ask are;
- Do they have actual swatches and samples that you can see and feel?
- Do they own their stock or do they special order tuxedos? 
- Do they accept out of town measurements?
- Are they able to ...