Finding the right wedding dress for your wedding day can be like finding a diamond in the rough. But it is one of the most pertinent searches you need to do. To help you narrow it down, you ll need to follow a plan of attack. Make sure it includes all of the following... 

You may have an idea of what you are after already, that's great! But what you want to wear may not be what you end up with on the day, it's all about taste, style, availability, price and what suits your body and personality.

If you are clueless on what you envision yourself wearing walking down the aisle, then start now. Bring out magazines and fashion books and start collecting clippings of the kinds of dresses you like. The process of elimination is also a great way to find out what you like. So collect all your favourite pics, sketches and all the gowns you don't want as well to get to your dream dress. You should start collecting articles etc.. on your preferred wedding dress if at all possible at least 6 months out.

While a budget is ideal to start with, what often happens is that once you see the one you'll be hard pressed to say no if it is outside of your budget. That's why using all the tips and advice you can get will go a long way in ensuring you're happy on the day.

Be prepared to go to great detail in choosing your dress. Refine, review and record every detail from dresses you try on and see throughout your search. Details are everything in a dress and even a slight difference can be ALL the difference. You may even want to take a digital camera, if you have one, a friend can then take picturess so you can compare them later. Knowing what looks good on camera will ensure fantastic photos also! Take risks as well, try on eccentric styles, different cuts and labels, even if it is outside your budget, you may find the exact fit perfect for you which you can replicate. 

While it's important to take advice from family friends and professionals, remember it's YOU that has to wear it! Looking and most importantly feeling beautiful is the key when finding the best dress for you.