How to Pick out a Wedding Clothes by Teddy Siswanto Get started. Start your search six to nine months before the big day. Choose a style appropriate for the ceremony. For summer wedding, go for something lighter and strap less. For fall or winter weddings, consider a shawl or a sleeved gown. Try one of each basic shape to see which flatters you most. Set a budget, but also look for quality. Do some research, many bridal boutiques often have advertised sales a couple times a year. Don’t forget family tradition. Had your eye on the gown your mother or…