I'm getting married on February 28, 2015 in Pasadena, CA. I am dreading dress shopping. I know most people say to shop 6-9 months in advance. I'm at about 8 1/2 months out. One shop told me just to order by July. I wanted to lose a bit of weight even before buying as I hope to lose more before the wedding and I know that they can only take it in so much. Some dresses come in as soon as four months but there is always the chance that they need longer. Just wondering if all February brides are already ahead of the game in dress shopping? If not, when do you plan to do it?