1, Bring your closet family and friends they will give you a honest answer if they like that dress you have on.
2, Make a appointment most of the bridal shops only work by appointment only so they can give you their undivided attention.
3, Think about what kind of wedding you are having city, country, beach wedding. Depending of what kind of wedding you are going to have you might want to pick a different dress. Here are some samples.
Bonus Tip. If you are going to be walking on grass or sand you might want to pick up a set of Heel Stoppers also called Heel Protectors.
Here are a few wedding dresses that look look amazing on these brides I had the pleasure of being their wedding photographer.