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By Doris Montanera

Trying to find the perfect wedding dress can unleash your inner Bridezilla.

“It’s a special day and brides want to look perfect,” says Michelle Gunn, co-owner of MRS. Bridal Boutique in Toronto. “Dress shopping can be frustrating and bring out your insecurities.”

First step: give yourself enough time, says Andrea Anastasiou, owner of White Toronto. If possible, aim to buy your dress eight to 10 months in advance. This gives you the best chance of getting the style you want and you want a buffer of a couple of months for any alterations—or, any disasters (hey, they happen).

If you don’t have eight months, what are you doing? Read part one of our story (look for part two next Friday) and then get going. (more…)