The bridal boutique is going to take your measurements and order the best size for you, but this doesn't mean the dress is going to fit you perfectly. That's totally normal and nothing to be alarmed by. Every person is shaped differently. That's what makes us beautiful and unique, but it also means that more likely than not, a standard size is going to need some adjustments to fit you like a glove. Let’s say your bust measurement falls into a size 12 and your hip measurement falls into a 14. The boutique will order the 14 so that the dress is not too small, and you will have the bust taken in during alterations. Even on the off chance that your gown arrives and fits you perfectly, you will very likely still need some alterations such as a hem, a strap adjustment, maybe you want to have bra cups sewn in, and most likely you will have a train that needs a bustle. Alterations are a very exciting part of the wedding gown process! This is when many brides who thought they were already smitten, truly fall in love with their gown!