How should I be measured for my wedding gown?

How should I be measured for my wedding gown?

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It is important that when you're measured for your wedding gown that the consultant you're working with is professionally trained at measuring your body. You'll need a bust, waist and hip measurement, and in some cases you may need what's called a hollow to hem measurement in order to ensure that your gown is cut at the correct length. A hollow to hem measurement is an extremely difficult measurement to take, and a good consultant will take four measurements in order to get that measurement correct. It's important that the measuring tape that the bridal salon is using, is a newer tape, because tapes can stretch with age.