Curious...Has everyone bought their dress??

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MandiNoel

 
Yes! It was on sale half price, already fit perfectly except for about 3 inches in the hem and an inch or so in the bust, and met pretty much all my criteria. I tried on about 12 different dresses between 3 different shops, all pretty much in the same style. Not the best pic from my phone, but you kinda get the idea. The embroidery and beading is all in silver, and I think it's gonna look great next to FI's grey suit.

michelle11988

I got mine for an awesome deal at half off so I couldn't pass it up.  I tried on at least 20 dresses before I got mine so I know it was the one.  I love looking at it when I go to my parent's house.

mekiakoo

Yep, it was the first thing I bought after getting our wedding venue!

BrightFirefly

Nope. I haven't even started looking yet. That's on my to do list this month.

I'm intimidate by the whole process - and trying to avoid bridal stores - as my budget is only about 300 dollars MAXIMUM..but I'd rather it be lower.

EDIT: I'm extremely tempted to wait until prom season - and try to find an Ivory dress...but that's too risky

michelle11988

If there is a DB around you definitely go there, they constantly have $99 sales and affordable dresses.

Skyjewell23

Yes I have it! AND I CANT WAIT TO WEAR IT! EEK!!!

NikkiF731

@BrightFirefly- I got my dress at a consignment shop. It was never worn but was sent their by a bridal chain since the specific style was going out of circulation and they were running out of sizes. There were tons of gowns that were either brand new or only worn once so they looked new. It was originally $650 and I got it for $240. I'd suggest looking for something like that.

Lisariqua

I ordered mine Thanksgiving weekend.

NIKKIANDTYE

Yes I brought mine last month

BrightFirefly

Thanks for the information guys. )

There is a bridal consignment shop around here that I def. want to check - just haven't gotten around to it and David's Bridal has always been an option. )

singing_lyn

I bought mine in August. I can't wait to get it, probably in January. I'm nervous though cause I've put on a few pounds since ordering it. So I really need to focus on my diet and get back to excercising before it comes. Which is going to be hard with the holidays. This is my dress...

http://sophiatolli.com/item/?i=Y2811&collection=Sophia%20Tolli%20-%20Bridal

cmhutchison22

I have mine picked out, but haven't bought it yet.  We are ordering it online so we need to take my measurements and have not done that yet.

bridetobe71412

I bought my dress back in July, no joke. I totally knew it was the one though, so it was an easy choice! Here's a picture although I bought it in the store:

http://media.preownedweddingdresses.com/images/dresses/22091/1024x768//Jenny-Lee-Trumpet-Fit-and-Flare-1101-Ivory-2010-104127.jpg

lpwhit

Bought mine in August and it came in September. Its at my mom's so that FI doesnt see it and so I dont stare at it and want to put it on everyday lol

NBS308

I went shopping early because I had the itch and wasn't expecting to buy so early..but I'm glad I did because after I made the last payment on my dress I got laid off 2 weeks after so...

penny12986

I bought mine in April and it arrived in October.  It's at my parents' house so it stays safe from my curious kitties. My first fitting is scheduled for late March.

ginadog

Yes, I actually bought mine before I was engaged (not that I recommend that).  It was a steal on eBay and I would have regretted missing that deal!

Amanda1443994

Bought one of mine in May and it finally came in last week! (: I'm going to look at it next week, I can't wait. I'm getting two dresses though, so I haven't bought the other one yet but I'm pretty sure I know which one I want.

3dre3

I haven't even started looking yet.  I'll probably start in January.  Hopefully it won't take too long to come in.

MeaganR12

Nope. I'm seriously lagging on this. All my friends look at me like I'm crazy when I tell them I haven't bought it yet. 

Madisonpenny

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_curioushas-everyone-bought-their-dress?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:ec3d414a-2d16-44f2-b465-76f42d515b63Post:6e008e77-9ce2-46c7-b67b-8fe006ad01c0">Re: Curious...Has everyone bought their dress??</a>:
[QUOTE]I haven't even started looking yet.  I'll probably start in January.  Hopefully it won't take too long to come in.
Posted by 3dre3[/QUOTE]

It can take up to 4-6 months depending on the designer

BrightFirefly

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_curioushas-everyone-bought-their-dress?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:ec3d414a-2d16-44f2-b465-76f42d515b63Post:a007d70b-9bed-4171-b668-153225ebc42d">Re: Curious...Has everyone bought their dress??</a>:
[QUOTE]Nope. I'm seriously lagging on this. All my friends look at me like I'm crazy when I tell them I haven't bought it yet. 
Posted by MeaganR12[/QUOTE]

See - and my family/friends are the opposite - they think it's crazy that I would even start looking this early - but then I look at this poll and see that only 3 of us haven't bought it yet - and I'm like "eeeek"

I plan to check out the consignment shop next week though with my mom. I think that's the way to go. It's still a "wedding store" - but without the price tag. :o)

pammic12

I got mine last week in Auburn, WA and  it is my dream come true- I am in my 40's and alot of gowns are not made for my age group in mind so when I found mine I jumped and when I tried it on, both the clerk and I cried because we both knew it was the one.

Now to find a few things for David, time everything right and try to relax...is planning your wedding this hard???

Ladyash2004

I have seen at least two dress I like but I wanna see what the Spring 2012 look like at David's Bridal. I really want to wear Vera Wang

brittbritt69

i bought mine the day before easter and it was in in 3 weeks i was completely shocked. its at my dads house right now. cant wait to go for a fitting. how far out are you supposed to go for your first fitting?