How soon/earlier do I get my dress?

BNel · April 2010

I'm getting married on 4/14/12...when should I purchase my wedding dress? I've been browsing around, but honestly have no idea how far in advance you should get it lol. Thanks.

jagore08 · April 2010

I'd say a year out should be the earliest.

Googs79 · April 2010

There is no right answer to this question. I would say that it depends on your personality, your access to cash right now, your desire for having the most updated fashion, situational factors, etc., etc.

I ordered my dress about 11 months before my wedding...it came in about 4 months. I'm a pretty decisive person and know my taste very well, and 10 months later, I am still in love with my dress. If you are an indecisive person, or if you want a $3,000.00 dress and you need a year to save, then you might want to wait...but it just depends on you.

I'd say it's a good idea to order it 5-8 months out, but maybe other gals have a better suggestion.

samurai21 · April 2010

I would wait at least a year before you start to go try things on, and then order it once you've found the one. Wedding gown styles can change so much within a year that you might end up buying a gown that you regret if you look too soon.

christinelyn0131 · April 2010

I agree with PP. Definitely take the time over the next year to look at styles LIKE CRAZY! Make wedding mags your bible. And find out exactly what you love. That way, when you go looking, you won't spend 6 months looking for the one and then getting screwed.

amadrierith · April 2010

I found my dress 11 months out, I'm only 10 months out right now. But it takes 6 months before the dress comes in, and then depending on what needs to be done, 3 months for alterations and fittings. So it's good I ordered mine almost a year out. It depends on who makes the dress you want.

jywedding · April 2010

Im getting married in July 2011 and I bought my dress late Febuary 2010.. it is suppose to come in around Nov 2010. I wasnt planning on buying that early but I got a very good deal on a dress I knew I wanted!

BNel · April 2010

Ok, thanks everyone! I've already fallen in love with the Kelsey dress my Mon Cheri lol...so I definitely like lace. I don't want a simple/plain dress, I find those to be boring personally. I'm only doing this once in my life so good thing I have plenty of time to look around then

teastarr · April 2010

I bought my dress in January and I won't get it until June. On average it takes about 6 months to get the dress once you have purchased it. Then you need to be able to have two months for alterations. It can take much less time to alter the dress but better to get altered right away in case there needs to be further alterations.

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