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How far in advance should I start to look for my gown??

Jennie0898 Posted: Jun 20, 2005 11:03 AM+

Jennie0898 MEMBER SINCE: 5/05 TOTAL POSTS : 3084 WEDDING DATE: Sep 23, 2006

Posted: Jun 20, 2005 11:03 AM

How far in advance should I start to look for my gown??

We're getting married Sept. 06 so I figured I would start looking around this August. Am I going too soon or soon enough??

TIA!!

RedHead Posted: Jun 20, 2005 11:05 AM+

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Posted: Jun 20, 2005 11:05 AM

Re: How far in advance should I start to look for my gown??

IMO No time like the present....you can never shop too early IMO
My dress took 7 months to come in!

hocus Posted: Jun 20, 2005 11:07 AM+

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Posted: Jun 20, 2005 11:07 AM

Re: How far in advance should I start to look for my gown??

I should say no more than a year. Take your time and go to some odd places which have white dresses (not wedding gowns) and see what you like.

Most places can have you gown to you in 4-6 months. (Or less).

lillian771 Posted: Jun 20, 2005 11:08 AM+

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Posted: Jun 20, 2005 11:08 AM

Re: How far in advance should I start to look for my gown??

August is just fine. I don't think it can be too soon...I ordered mine in March 2004 for my July 2005 wedding. Enjoy the search!

May2004 Posted: Jun 20, 2005 11:14 AM+

May2004 MEMBER SINCE: 7/03 TOTAL POSTS : 2623 WEDDING DATE: May 15, 2004

Posted: Jun 20, 2005 11:14 AM

Re: How far in advance should I start to look for my gown??

Yeah start as soon as possible. Wedding gowns take a few months to a year to order -- it depend on the designer.

My Eve of Milady took about 8 months to come in. Plus you want some time just in case of errors, late delivery and fittings.

Oh another little thing is to, if you want, lie about your wedding date (but just remember it

) becasue I wanted to make sure I had enough time in case of an error. I told them my wedding was in April it was really in May.

JimmysBride Posted: Jun 20, 2005 11:16 AM+

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Posted: Jun 20, 2005 11:16 AM

Re: How far in advance should I start to look for my gown??

That's a good time. You want to start at LEAST 8 - 9 months in advance.

A little over a year is good, especially if you are picky and want to take your time - which you should!

boobobunny Posted: Jun 20, 2005 12:04 PM+

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Posted: Jun 20, 2005 12:04 PM

Re: How far in advance should I start to look for my gown??

start looking asap....I ordered my gown 9/21/04 and it still isn't in....so better early...Im screwed if there is something wrong with my dress

denise2006 Posted: Jun 20, 2005 12:47 PM+

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Posted: Jun 20, 2005 12:47 PM

Re: How far in advance should I start to look for my gown??

Posted by May2004

Oh another little thing is to, if you want, lie about your wedding date (but just remember it ) becasue I wanted to make sure I had enough time in case of an error. I told them my wedding was in April it was really in May.

oooh...thats a good one! Never would of thought to do that! I'm doing it!!! What should i do, like 2 weeks earlier?

RedHead Posted: Jun 20, 2005 12:48 PM+

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Posted: Jun 20, 2005 12:48 PM

Re: How far in advance should I start to look for my gown??

Posted by May2004

Yeah start as soon as possible. Wedding gowns take a few months to a year to order -- it depend on the designer.

My Eve of Milady took about 8 months to come in. Plus you want some time just in case of errors, late delivery and fittings.

Oh another little thing is to, if you want, lie about your wedding date (but just remember it ) becasue I wanted to make sure I had enough time in case of an error. I told them my wedding was in April it was really in May.

true ...but becareful...they will want to make your fitting apts too early!

May2004 Posted: Jun 21, 2005 10:46 AM+

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Posted: Jun 21, 2005 10:46 AM

Re: How far in advance should I start to look for my gown??

Posted by RedHead

Posted by May2004

Yeah start as soon as possible. Wedding gowns take a few months to a year to order -- it depend on the designer.

My Eve of Milady took about 8 months to come in. Plus you want some time just in case of errors, late delivery and fittings.

Oh another little thing is to, if you want, lie about your wedding date (but just remember it ) becasue I wanted to make sure I had enough time in case of an error. I told them my wedding was in April it was really in May.

true ...but becareful...they will want to make your fitting apts too early!

Sorry I just saw your posts.
My fitting appointments weren't too early I think I had one Feb and two in March and then I picked it up that Thursday before my 'fake' date. My fake date was 4 Saturdays before my real wedding and then I just hung my dress in my house until my wedding.