Newbie bride needs help!

wilks84

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trix1223

I'd be glad to try to help if you'd ask your question. 

wilks84

Thank you!  I wrote my question, posted it and then decided to take it off.  I'm new to The Knot boards so I was hesitant in posting my question.  Anyway, am I wondering if is there such a thing as shopping too soon for your dress.  I got engaged in October 2009 and my wedding is set for September 17, 2011.  There is a trunk show for the designer that I love next weekend and I'm just wondering if its too soon to shop?  I guess I'm afraid that if I find something now that I will also find something else that I like in the future....any thoughts? 

NillaWafer10

It is risky, but you can find some really good deals if you have time to bargain shop.  Be careful of purchasing your dress on a whim, because you might change your mind once your wedding day gets closer; styles are always changing.  I purchased my dress from a bride who bought my dress, but then decided to go with another.  It was a steal for me, but cost her a pretty penny.  However, it never hurts to look

Welcome to the knot!

nosaj

I think one of the first things every new bride wants to do is try on dresses! I went to Davids Bridal to try dresses on and get an idea of what looked good on my body and then after I began to narrow it down, and after I figured out venue and feel of the wedding, I got really serious about picking a dress and checking out designers I liked. For example how much I was willing to spend and what sort of quality I wanted.

deborah2121

Great advice, nosaj---nubmer one thing I recommend to newbies.  Go to a place like DB to get a sense of what you like/don't like.  I did the same.  Of course, I ended up purchasing a gown from DB to my dismay and had to cancel my appts at designer trunk shows, but now I am getting a videographer I LOVE. ...which brings me to my next tip...be sure to figure out your dress budget before you start looking. 

dramabooks

I got engaged May 2nd 2009, and my wedding isn't until Oct 2, 2010 (250 days!) and I went the weekend after.  I tried on 8 different dresses and ended up picking the 2nd on I tried on.  I went to DB, and only went there.. I was on a very tight budget.  The only problem I'm having is that I want to put it on all the time and I know I can't at least until I start alterations soon.  I'm storing it at my Grandma's house too for that reason, if it were at my our house, first of all my FI would snoop, and I don't want him seeing it, and I'd put it on everyday haha...

wilks84

Thanks for all of the help ladies!  I think I'm offically addicted to the boards now!