Knowledge on the available dress shapes, styles, and designs out there will definitely make it easier for you to find that dream wedding dress. Available wedding dress shapes include two-piece ball gowns that have full skirts and bodice, A-line Princess dresses, Empire cut dresses, Mermaid dresses, Straight line wedding dresses, strapless, halter, or tube wedding dresses and variations of each shape are also possible when custom made. Brides that are that have flat bust should choose wedding dresses that have square or scoop necklines that will emphasize the bust area. 2. Know what are the dress shapes available in the market. After knowing what is your body type, you should also familiarize yourself about the different wedding dress shapes available out there because this can help you decide which one will suit you best. You should also only add a few embellishments to the causal wedding dress because it also adds some weight. The casual wedding dress should be made from flowing fabrics because it drapes well and is less prone to wrinkling. Examples of these include batiste, chiffon, charmeuse, crepe, damask, duchesse satin and illusion nets. For frugal brides who want a beautiful yet cheap wedding dress, it is very important to carefully plan their allotted budget before shopping. When you have a specific budget allotted for your wedding dress, you will not be tempted to feast your eyes on super elegant gowns that would cost you a huge fortune. One effective way of saving much money is by finding cheap wedding dresses in various stores out there. But, if you really want to save more money, the best option would be is to rent a wedding dress from as bridal salon. Here, you can wear signature pieces in a very cheap rate. The only problem is that you can't keep the rented wedding dress. Monique Lhuillier Diane Monique Lhuillier rose to fame as a celebrity fashion designer for wedding dresses when she did Christine Baumgartner's dress when she married Kevin Costner in 2004, then shortly after, she also did Britney Spears when she exchanged vows with Kevin Federline. Among her other prominent customers are Sarah G.