Getting Dressed

santana9505

Do you think that 20 minutes is enough time to get into my dress and have the photographer get good shots in?

MyUserName1

Depends on your dress and undergarments?

It'll take me approximately one minute because i don't have to wear a petticoat or slip or anything special underneath and my dress is small enough to put on myself.

lenergyrlah

Assuming I am already wearing my bra and slip, my dress probably takes 10 minutes to put on.  It is a corset-back (so it takes forever to lace up) and it is a fit and flair with lots of layers that need to be straightened.  Because of the slip, it has to go on over the head, so all the layers bunch up in the bodice and have to be individually pulled down.

I would describe your dress to your photographer, and ask how long they recommend.

fallbride1109

Having already been married, I would allow 20-30 minutes to dress, put on your jewelry, accessories, shoes and headpiece.  20 minutes would be on the short end, 30 is padding the time a little.

ellentravis

Thanks for the question santana9505, and for the answers, girls! I just looked at my makeup artist's schedule for the day of and had this question in my mind just like santana9505. Great to know!