Advice from the "Say Yes to the Dress" Bridal Consultants

The staff of Kleinfeld Bridal, the world-renowned salon featured on TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress," makes it seem so easy to pick the perfect wedding dress. But the process of choosing a gown is anything but simple! What bride hasn't been disappointed to discover that the gorgeous gown she saw in a magazine fits her like a sack of potatoes? There's more legwork aside from gathering inspiration from magazines and Web sites; you've also got to set a budget for the dress and choose the boutiques you want to shop at. Then, you've got to pick lingerie, shoes, jewelry and a veil and get the gown altered to ensure the best fit. And this all has to happen within months of the wedding. Hyperventilating yet?

Breathe easy, brides! Kleinfeld's owner, alterations specialist and consultants have some tips to guide you toward the most beautiful, figure-flattering dress out there. They've got your questions about underwear and shoes covered -- and they'll even share some insider tips on how to make an ordinary, off-the-rack dress look like a million dollars. To dispel your confusion about alterations and how far in advance to order your dress, start here and let Audrey, Camille, Keasha, Mara, Nitsa and Sarah explain everything. They'll even share some gossip about a few outrageous customers and a brush with royalty!