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At Julien Fourni\u00e9, it begins with a creative meeting with the couturier, continues through the selection of fabrics, and unfolds across several fittings until a unique piece is born. Here are our seven tips, and the answers to the questions brides ask most often.<\/p>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Robe-de-mariee-FIRST-MISFITS-960x640.jpeg\" alt=\"Alabaster haute couture wedding dress in white silk organza with crystal embroidery, First Misfits collection, Julien Fourni\u00e9\" title=\"\">\n\n <h2>The Art of Elevating the Exceptional<\/h2>\n <p>Getting married is a unique moment, and the dress that accompanies it must be just as unique. At Julien Fourni\u00e9, creating a haute couture wedding dress goes far beyond simply making a garment: it is an intimate, artistic and deeply personalised experience. Each piece is conceived as a work of art, shaped to reflect the soul and the story of the woman who wears it.<\/p>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/the-wedding-dress-julien-fournie.jpg\" alt=\"Julien Fourni\u00e9 First Shield haute couture wedding dress, runway presentation\" title=\"\">\n\n <h2>1. Understanding the Julien Fourni\u00e9 Universe<\/h2>\n <p>Before even stepping through the doors of the Maison, it is essential to immerse yourself in the couturier’s aesthetic and philosophy. Julien Fourni\u00e9 is known for his sculptural silhouettes, his fluid lines and his exceptional detailing. His <a href=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/en\/haute-couture-bridal-dresses\/\">haute couture wedding dresses<\/a> do not follow trends: they transcend them. They combine innovation with traditional craftsmanship, giving every bride a timeless and singular allure.<\/p>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SITE-HAUTE-COUTURE-PREMIERE-INITIATION-07.jpg\" alt=\"Galat\u00e9e haute couture wedding dress, mermaid-line sheath with train in white silk, Premi\u00e8re Initiation collection, Julien Fourni\u00e9\" title=\"\">\n\n <h2>2. The First Meeting: A Creative Dialogue<\/h2>\n <p>Choosing a haute couture wedding dress always begins with a meeting with the couturier.<\/p>\n <p>This appointment is far more than a simple set of measurements: it is an exchange in which the bride-to-be shares her wishes, her inspirations, sometimes her doubts, and even elements of her personal story. Julien Fourni\u00e9 listens, observes and captures the details that will make the difference: a posture, a gesture, a spark in the eye.<\/p>\n <p>This stage is crucial: together, it defines the ideal silhouette, the fabrics, the colours and the details that will make the dress unique. Here, nothing is imposed: everything is co-created.<\/p>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/023C-JF_DR12_098.jpg\" alt=\"Haute couture wedding dress from Julien Fourni\u00e9's Premi\u00e8re Tribu collection\" title=\"\">\n\n <h2>3. Choosing the Fabrics: Nobility and Sensoriality<\/h2>\n <p>At Julien Fourni\u00e9, fabrics are not mere supports: they are the beating heart of the creation. Lace, precious silks, airy tulles, hand-made embroidery \u2014 each material is selected for its quality, its texture and the way it catches the light.<\/p>\n <p>The couturier ensures that the fabric perfectly embraces the silhouette and accompanies every movement with grace. Choosing fabrics is also a matter of sensation: the bride-to-be must feel at ease, free and confident.<\/p>\n <p>A haute couture wedding dress is not only beautiful: it must be a pleasure to wear from morning until the very last dance.<\/p>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HAUTE-COUTURE-JULIEN-FOURNIE_6845-first-circus.jpg\" alt=\"Haute couture wedding gown, First Circus collection, Julien Fourni\u00e9\" title=\"\">\n\n <h2>4. The Fittings: A Gradual Metamorphosis<\/h2>\n <p>A haute couture wedding dress is built in several stages, over successive fittings. Each appointment refines the cut, perfects the details and checks the overall harmony. It is a living process, in which the dress evolves alongside the bride’s own vision.<\/p>\n <p>Julien Fourni\u00e9 pays particular attention to movement: walking, sitting, dancing. The dress must accompany every gesture with fluidity. The finishes, often invisible to the naked eye, are designed to offer absolute comfort.<\/p>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FIRST_SUNSHINE_LOOK_25_062-copie.jpg\" alt=\"Haute couture wedding dress, look 25, First Sunshine collection, Julien Fourni\u00e9\" title=\"\">\n\n <h2>5. The Details That Make the Difference<\/h2>\n <p>In Julien Fourni\u00e9’s world, it is often the details that turn a dress into a masterpiece: a delicately placed embroidery, an architectural drape, a subtle play of transparency.<\/p>\n <p>Each element is worked by hand, with millimetric precision. These details are not there to impress, but to tell a story: that of the bride.<\/p>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LOOK27-copie.jpg\" alt=\"Haute couture wedding dress, look 27, autumn-winter 2023 collection, Julien Fourni\u00e9, Paris\" title=\"\">\n\n <h2>6. The Human Experience<\/h2>\n <p>Choosing your wedding dress at Julien Fourni\u00e9 also means living a rare human experience. The privileged relationship with the couturier and his team creates a climate of trust and serenity. The bride-to-be is not one client among many: she is at the heart of a bespoke artistic project.<\/p>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/JF-HC-First-Love-019B.jpg\" alt=\"First Love bustier haute couture wedding dress, Julien Fourni\u00e9\" title=\"\">\n\n <h2>7. The Wedding Day: A Natural Evidence<\/h2>\n <p>When the dress is finally ready, it does not merely clothe: it reveals. It becomes the natural extension of the bride’s personality, enhancing her presence and her confidence. On the wedding day, every seam, every fold, every glint of light on the fabric bears witness to the craftsmanship and the care devoted to its creation.<\/p>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/FisrtVamp_28_109.jpg\" alt=\"Haute couture wedding dress, look 28, First Vamps collection, Julien Fourni\u00e9\" title=\"\">\n\n <h2>Which Wedding Dress Shape for Your Body Type?<\/h2>\n <div class=\"jf-table\">\n <table>\n <thead><tr><th>Body type<\/th><th>Recommended silhouette<\/th><th>The Julien Fourni\u00e9 approach<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td>Hourglass<\/td><td>Sheath, mermaid<\/td><td>Follows the line of the hips and waist, with a fluid drape that underlines the curve.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Pear (A-line)<\/td><td>Flared, princess<\/td><td>A worked bodice and a skirt that opens out to slim the lower body.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Inverted triangle<\/td><td>Structured bustier, full skirt<\/td><td>Rebalances the shoulders through volume below, with embroidered details on the skirt.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Rectangle<\/td><td>Empire, graphic cuts<\/td><td>Creates movement and curves through draping and the architecture of the cut.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Curvy (round)<\/td><td>Fluid empire, V-neckline<\/td><td>A vertical, lengthening line with soft fabrics that follow the silhouette.<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <h2>Haute Couture Wedding Dress: Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n <div class=\"jf-faq\">\n <details><summary>When should you order a haute couture wedding dress?<\/summary>\n <p>Ideally, begin the process 6 to 9 months before the wedding. This allows time for the creative meeting, the fabric selection and several fittings without any rush.<\/p><\/details>\n <details><summary>How many fittings does a made-to-measure dress require?<\/summary>\n <p>Generally three fittings or more: a first on a toile, followed by successive adjustments through to the finishing touches. At Julien Fourni\u00e9, each appointment refines the cut and the drape.<\/p><\/details>\n <details><summary>How do you choose the shape of your dress according to your body type?<\/summary>\n <p>The principle is to balance the silhouette: a mermaid cut for an hourglass figure, a flared A-line shape to slim the lower body, a structured bustier to rebalance an inverted-triangle figure. The table above details each case.<\/p><\/details>\n <details><summary>What is the difference between haute couture and standard made-to-measure?<\/summary>\n <p>Haute Couture is a legally protected title, awarded by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhcm.paris\/en\/house\/julien-fournie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">F\u00c9D\u00c9RATION DE LA HAUTE COUTURE ET DE LA MODE<\/a>. The dresses are designed and hand-made in the Maison’s Paris atelier, as a unique piece, beyond simple made-to-measure.<\/p><\/details>\n <details><summary>Can the fabrics and colours be personalised?<\/summary>\n <p>Yes. Lace, silk, tulle and hand embroidery are chosen together with the bride, and the colour can move away from traditional white. The dress is co-created with the couturier.<\/p><\/details>\n <details><summary>Where can you try on a Julien Fourni\u00e9 wedding dress?<\/summary>\n <p>Appointments take place at the Julien Fourni\u00e9 atelier in Paris, by appointment. Contact the Maison to arrange a first meeting.<\/p><\/details>\n <\/div>\n\n <h2>Begin Your Bridal Journey<\/h2>\n <p>Choosing a haute couture wedding dress at Julien Fourni\u00e9 means giving yourself far more than a garment: it means living a creative, intimate and unforgettable adventure. It means entering a world where artisanal excellence meets artistic daring, to give birth to a unique piece worthy of a moment that is lived only once.<\/p>\n\n <a class=\"jf-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us for more information<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Choose a Haute Couture Wedding Dress | Julien Fourni\u00e9 Choosing your haute couture wedding dress at Julien Fourni\u00e9 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"editor_notices":[],"footnotes":"","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"","_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"","rank_math_title":"How to Choose a Haute Couture Wedding Dress | Julien Fourni\u00e9","rank_math_description":"Haute couture wedding dress: our 7 tips to choose yours, from the first meeting to the final fittings. 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At Julien Fourni\u00e9, it begins with a creative meeting with the couturier, continues through the selection of fabrics, and unfolds across several fittings until a unique piece is born. Here are our seven tips, and the answers to the questions brides ask most often.<\/p>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Robe-de-mariee-FIRST-MISFITS-960x640.jpeg\" alt=\"Alabaster haute couture wedding dress in white silk organza with crystal embroidery, First Misfits collection, Julien Fourni\u00e9\" title=\"\">\n\n <h2>The Art of Elevating the Exceptional<\/h2>\n <p>Getting married is a unique moment, and the dress that accompanies it must be just as unique. At Julien Fourni\u00e9, creating a haute couture wedding dress goes far beyond simply making a garment: it is an intimate, artistic and deeply personalised experience. Each piece is conceived as a work of art, shaped to reflect the soul and the story of the woman who wears it.<\/p>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/the-wedding-dress-julien-fournie.jpg\" alt=\"Julien Fourni\u00e9 First Shield haute couture wedding dress, runway presentation\" title=\"\">\n\n <h2>1. Understanding the Julien Fourni\u00e9 Universe<\/h2>\n <p>Before even stepping through the doors of the Maison, it is essential to immerse yourself in the couturier’s aesthetic and philosophy. Julien Fourni\u00e9 is known for his sculptural silhouettes, his fluid lines and his exceptional detailing. His <a href=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/en\/haute-couture-bridal-dresses\/\">haute couture wedding dresses<\/a> do not follow trends: they transcend them. They combine innovation with traditional craftsmanship, giving every bride a timeless and singular allure.<\/p>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SITE-HAUTE-COUTURE-PREMIERE-INITIATION-07.jpg\" alt=\"Galat\u00e9e haute couture wedding dress, mermaid-line sheath with train in white silk, Premi\u00e8re Initiation collection, Julien Fourni\u00e9\" title=\"\">\n\n <h2>2. The First Meeting: A Creative Dialogue<\/h2>\n <p>Choosing a haute couture wedding dress always begins with a meeting with the couturier.<\/p>\n <p>This appointment is far more than a simple set of measurements: it is an exchange in which the bride-to-be shares her wishes, her inspirations, sometimes her doubts, and even elements of her personal story. Julien Fourni\u00e9 listens, observes and captures the details that will make the difference: a posture, a gesture, a spark in the eye.<\/p>\n <p>This stage is crucial: together, it defines the ideal silhouette, the fabrics, the colours and the details that will make the dress unique. Here, nothing is imposed: everything is co-created.<\/p>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/023C-JF_DR12_098.jpg\" alt=\"Haute couture wedding dress from Julien Fourni\u00e9's Premi\u00e8re Tribu collection\" title=\"\">\n\n <h2>3. Choosing the Fabrics: Nobility and Sensoriality<\/h2>\n <p>At Julien Fourni\u00e9, fabrics are not mere supports: they are the beating heart of the creation. Lace, precious silks, airy tulles, hand-made embroidery \u2014 each material is selected for its quality, its texture and the way it catches the light.<\/p>\n <p>The couturier ensures that the fabric perfectly embraces the silhouette and accompanies every movement with grace. Choosing fabrics is also a matter of sensation: the bride-to-be must feel at ease, free and confident.<\/p>\n <p>A haute couture wedding dress is not only beautiful: it must be a pleasure to wear from morning until the very last dance.<\/p>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/HAUTE-COUTURE-JULIEN-FOURNIE_6845-first-circus.jpg\" alt=\"Haute couture wedding gown, First Circus collection, Julien Fourni\u00e9\" title=\"\">\n\n <h2>4. The Fittings: A Gradual Metamorphosis<\/h2>\n <p>A haute couture wedding dress is built in several stages, over successive fittings. Each appointment refines the cut, perfects the details and checks the overall harmony. It is a living process, in which the dress evolves alongside the bride’s own vision.<\/p>\n <p>Julien Fourni\u00e9 pays particular attention to movement: walking, sitting, dancing. The dress must accompany every gesture with fluidity. The finishes, often invisible to the naked eye, are designed to offer absolute comfort.<\/p>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/FIRST_SUNSHINE_LOOK_25_062-copie.jpg\" alt=\"Haute couture wedding dress, look 25, First Sunshine collection, Julien Fourni\u00e9\" title=\"\">\n\n <h2>5. The Details That Make the Difference<\/h2>\n <p>In Julien Fourni\u00e9’s world, it is often the details that turn a dress into a masterpiece: a delicately placed embroidery, an architectural drape, a subtle play of transparency.<\/p>\n <p>Each element is worked by hand, with millimetric precision. These details are not there to impress, but to tell a story: that of the bride.<\/p>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/LOOK27-copie.jpg\" alt=\"Haute couture wedding dress, look 27, autumn-winter 2023 collection, Julien Fourni\u00e9, Paris\" title=\"\">\n\n <h2>6. The Human Experience<\/h2>\n <p>Choosing your wedding dress at Julien Fourni\u00e9 also means living a rare human experience. The privileged relationship with the couturier and his team creates a climate of trust and serenity. The bride-to-be is not one client among many: she is at the heart of a bespoke artistic project.<\/p>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/JF-HC-First-Love-019B.jpg\" alt=\"First Love bustier haute couture wedding dress, Julien Fourni\u00e9\" title=\"\">\n\n <h2>7. The Wedding Day: A Natural Evidence<\/h2>\n <p>When the dress is finally ready, it does not merely clothe: it reveals. It becomes the natural extension of the bride’s personality, enhancing her presence and her confidence. On the wedding day, every seam, every fold, every glint of light on the fabric bears witness to the craftsmanship and the care devoted to its creation.<\/p>\n\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/FisrtVamp_28_109.jpg\" alt=\"Haute couture wedding dress, look 28, First Vamps collection, Julien Fourni\u00e9\" title=\"\">\n\n <h2>Which Wedding Dress Shape for Your Body Type?<\/h2>\n <div class=\"jf-table\">\n <table>\n <thead><tr><th>Body type<\/th><th>Recommended silhouette<\/th><th>The Julien Fourni\u00e9 approach<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr><td>Hourglass<\/td><td>Sheath, mermaid<\/td><td>Follows the line of the hips and waist, with a fluid drape that underlines the curve.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Pear (A-line)<\/td><td>Flared, princess<\/td><td>A worked bodice and a skirt that opens out to slim the lower body.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Inverted triangle<\/td><td>Structured bustier, full skirt<\/td><td>Rebalances the shoulders through volume below, with embroidered details on the skirt.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Rectangle<\/td><td>Empire, graphic cuts<\/td><td>Creates movement and curves through draping and the architecture of the cut.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Curvy (round)<\/td><td>Fluid empire, V-neckline<\/td><td>A vertical, lengthening line with soft fabrics that follow the silhouette.<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <h2>Haute Couture Wedding Dress: Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n <div class=\"jf-faq\">\n <details><summary>When should you order a haute couture wedding dress?<\/summary>\n <p>Ideally, begin the process 6 to 9 months before the wedding. This allows time for the creative meeting, the fabric selection and several fittings without any rush.<\/p><\/details>\n <details><summary>How many fittings does a made-to-measure dress require?<\/summary>\n <p>Generally three fittings or more: a first on a toile, followed by successive adjustments through to the finishing touches. At Julien Fourni\u00e9, each appointment refines the cut and the drape.<\/p><\/details>\n <details><summary>How do you choose the shape of your dress according to your body type?<\/summary>\n <p>The principle is to balance the silhouette: a mermaid cut for an hourglass figure, a flared A-line shape to slim the lower body, a structured bustier to rebalance an inverted-triangle figure. The table above details each case.<\/p><\/details>\n <details><summary>What is the difference between haute couture and standard made-to-measure?<\/summary>\n <p>Haute Couture is a legally protected title, awarded by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhcm.paris\/en\/house\/julien-fournie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">F\u00c9D\u00c9RATION DE LA HAUTE COUTURE ET DE LA MODE<\/a>. The dresses are designed and hand-made in the Maison’s Paris atelier, as a unique piece, beyond simple made-to-measure.<\/p><\/details>\n <details><summary>Can the fabrics and colours be personalised?<\/summary>\n <p>Yes. Lace, silk, tulle and hand embroidery are chosen together with the bride, and the colour can move away from traditional white. The dress is co-created with the couturier.<\/p><\/details>\n <details><summary>Where can you try on a Julien Fourni\u00e9 wedding dress?<\/summary>\n <p>Appointments take place at the Julien Fourni\u00e9 atelier in Paris, by appointment. Contact the Maison to arrange a first meeting.<\/p><\/details>\n <\/div>\n\n <h2>Begin Your Bridal Journey<\/h2>\n <p>Choosing a haute couture wedding dress at Julien Fourni\u00e9 means giving yourself far more than a garment: it means living a creative, intimate and unforgettable adventure. It means entering a world where artisanal excellence meets artistic daring, to give birth to a unique piece worthy of a moment that is lived only once.<\/p>\n\n <a class=\"jf-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.julienfournie.com\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us for more information<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Choose a Haute Couture Wedding Dress | Julien Fourni\u00e9 Choosing your haute couture wedding dress at Julien Fourni\u00e9 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"editor_notices":[],"footnotes":"","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"","_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"","rank_math_title":"How to Choose a Haute Couture Wedding Dress | Julien Fourni\u00e9","rank_math_description":"Haute couture wedding dress: our 7 tips to choose yours, from the first meeting to the final fittings. 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