evening mass what time to get ready

I am getting married 7/3/00 at 5:00p.m., what would be the best time to start getting ready, get my girls over, start pictures,etc.?

I cant say that I had any problem buying my dress at Davids Bridal. I was luck and was able to go on a thursday morning at 11am and I had made an appointment in advance so when I walked in my lady was standing close by and went right to it. She was able to guess my size right on the nose and spent alot of time with me. As far as the selection, for the style I was looking for I was very happy. This is my second time around and I was loking for something very pretty and simple. I found a great gown and took it home that day (it was off the rack but still sealed in plastic) It cost me all of $299.00. It has alot of pretty bead work and looks much more pricy. Give them a try, but its worth taking some time out durring the week if at all posable. The place was nice and quiet then...

evening mass what time to get ready

Dawn,

Although I have never been a bride or ever had to go through a hair and make-up process, I do have to get to places on time as well. Here is the method I use. It may sound crazy, but it works.

When calculating times, I work backwards. For example, in your case, start with the time you want to arrive at the ceremony site and then estimate the time of each task backwards. Deduct the travel time, time for pictures, make-up, hair, getting dressed etc. When you are done you will have arrived at the time you should begin getting ready. (Then add 1/2 hour for any delays that may occur.) It works for me.