HELP! TOO EARLY?

Melissa71600 · January 2012

Soooo I have found THE DRESS! But I have one problem! We are having a long engagement and my wedding is not for another two years. The dress is exactly what I want and I really felt like a bride in it. Also the price is extremly good. So now I have mixed feelings coming from people with making the purchase so early. My MOH does not think I should buy it because she says styles will change and she thinks I may not like it in 2 years. My mother as well as mother in law think I should purchase it if I really like it and because the price is way below my budget which is also nice.
What do I do?? Say yes to the dress and purchase two years in advance? or wait it out and if that dress is not longer available find a new one? HELP!

heyybanessa · January 2012

Thats tough. Idk...I got my dress in October 2011 and my wedding isn't until Dec 2012. If your really set on that dress then I think you should get it.

AlmostMrsStrong · January 2012

I agree with your MOH. Too many brides buy a dress too early, and end up hating it and buying a second dress when the date gets closer. You can always give the consultant your number or email address and have her contact you if it looks like the dress is about to be discontinued.

raehny · January 2012

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[QUOTE]I agree with your MOH. <strong>Too many brides buy a dress too early, and end up hating it and buying a second dress when the date gets closer.</strong> You can always give the consultant your number or email address and have her contact you if it looks like the dress is about to be discontinued.
Posted by AlmostMrsStrong[/QUOTE]

THIS. FI and I will have been engaged for 2.5 years by the time we get married. About a year ago, I went dress shopping my mom and FMIL and thought I was in love with a beautiful beaded lace dress with a tiered skirt, perfect for my chic vintage theme...I had barely done any dress shopping, so I decided to keep looking <em>just in case</em>. It's a good thing I did, because 6 months later I changed my whole vision and now my wedding is more modern, and MY dress is nothing like what I wanted before.

I'm not saying you absolutely should not buy the dress this far out; but you have to consider whether or not you would be able to afford another dress if you change your vision a year from now. Don't assume that you'll be able to sell your dress to pay for a new one, lots of girls have quite a bit of trouble selling theirs. If you absolutely LOVE it, and it's far enough under budget, then go for it! Just don't be surprised if you change your mind before the wedding.

jessie0114 · January 2012

I'm in the same situation, my wedding is two years away and I fell in love with a dress I saw online. I went to try the dress on and I had to have it so I did end up buying it. It really depends on how made up your mind is on the overall theme and your committment to not look at other dresses if you purchase this one.

amymaysa · January 2012

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[QUOTE]Soooo I have found THE DRESS! But I have one problem! We are having a long engagement and my wedding is not for another two years. The dress is exactly what I want and I really felt like a bride in it. Also the price is extremly good. So now I have mixed feelings coming from people with making the purchase so early. My MOH does not think I should buy it because she says styles will change and she thinks I may not like it in 2 years. My mother as well as mother in law think I should purchase it if I really like it and because the price is way below my budget which is also nice. What do I do?? Say yes to the dress and purchase two years in advance? or wait it out and if that dress is not longer available find a new one? HELP!
Posted by Melissa71600[/QUOTE]

I would agree with your MOH. 2 years is a long time. Tastes can change, the 'look' for your wedding may change.

If you do end up buying the dress this early, then commit to not looking at anything else. Maybe that will help curb any thoughts that it wasn't the one.

pokey730 · January 2012

It totally depends on you. I bought mine a year and a half out, but I'm in love with the dress, and the price was discounted, so I went for it. I'm not one to change my mind. I'm sure to occasionally see another dress I like, but it's really not that big of a deal to me, so regardless, I wouldn't go buy another one.

FaithCaitlin · January 2012

I'd listen to your gut. If you truly think that this is THE DRESS and that you'd never walk down the aisle in any dress but it, get it. If you have even a slight doubt, skip it.

I bought my dress in March of 2011 for a wedding in December of 2012. I still love my dress!

gymbugmj2k · January 2012

i had a 2 year engagement. tried on THE dress about 3 months into the whole process, but knew i should keep looking. 8 months later i bought it. soooooo yes, i bought mine about 1 yr early.

that said, i'd wait for awhile. you can always go back to the dress (even if they sell the sample, you can have another sample brought in, or travel to see the dress, etc. the only time you're out of luck is if they discontinue it --- but most lines hang on to their dresses for at least 2 years).

like others have said, you might change your vision for the day - and you don't wanna be stuck with a vintage dress in a modern wedding! =P

meganb1977 · January 2012

Can't make the judgment call for you, I bought my gown 18 months out since I stumbled across a bargain I couldn't pass up on a dress that suited me, such a bargain that I told myself I would take the loss if I changed my mind. Could you afford to do that if you did change your mind?

If the style isn't going to be discontinued and the price isn't going to change soon, I think you can probably sleep on it for a few months. Give it some thought to what accessories you would have and call around to check the prices at other stores.

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