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Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
Sugaplum111905
Posted: Nov 29, 2012 10:13 AM+

Posted: Nov 29, 2012 10:13 AM
Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
My MOHs keep saying that we should go shopping for dresses ASAP as the dresses take a while to come in. I was hoping on waiting till after the holidays to go, which would give me about 9 months before the wedding. Have you ladies picked out your dresses? When did you go? When do you think I should go?Also, when should I take my mom shopping for her dress? TIA.
sandr325
Posted: Nov 29, 2012 11:01 AM+

Posted: Nov 29, 2012 11:01 AM
Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
You only need about 6-8 months for the bridal party dresses and your mom's dress. I am running into the Chinese New Year, this won't affect you.
LisaReyes
Posted: Nov 29, 2012 12:25 PM+

Posted: Nov 29, 2012 12:25 PM
Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
I ordered mine 8 months before and they took less than 3 months to come in. I think waiting until after the holidays is your best bet.
klk072285
Posted: Nov 29, 2012 12:34 PM+

Posted: Nov 29, 2012 12:34 PM
Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
I ultimately ordered mine through David's Bridal online and they were delivered in 2 days although that is the exception to the rule. My wedding is 5/3 and Village Bridal (where I got my gown from) said there was no problem coming in after the holidays if I was going to go through them for BM dresses & MOB
Sugaplum111905
Posted: Nov 29, 2012 12:45 PM+

Posted: Nov 29, 2012 12:45 PM
Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
Thanks ladies. I think I'll wait till after the holidays to go and look for both. That should give me enough time!
Sweeks
Posted: Nov 29, 2012 01:37 PM+

Posted: Nov 29, 2012 01:37 PM
Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
I, getting marrièd a week after you. We went and picked a bridesmaid dress a week ago but we are gunna order in February so everyone isn't tight for miney cuz of the holidays
mattandjess2013
Posted: Nov 29, 2012 03:37 PM+

Posted: Nov 29, 2012 03:37 PM
Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
I'm getting married 2 weeks before you and ordered our dresses in August. They just came in last week.
Sugaplum111905
Posted: Nov 30, 2012 08:57 AM+

Posted: Nov 30, 2012 08:57 AM
Re: Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
Posted by Sweeks
I, getting marrièd a week after you. We went and picked a bridesmaid dress a week ago but we are gunna order in February so everyone isn't tight for miney cuz of the holidays
That's what i planned on doing too. I didn't want people using $$ on getting a dress rather than getting gifts.
Sugaplum111905
Posted: Nov 30, 2012 08:58 AM+

Posted: Nov 30, 2012 08:58 AM
Re: Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
Posted by mattandjess2013
I'm getting married 2 weeks before you and ordered our dresses in August. They just came in last week.
Wow that was quick. Where did you get the dresses from?
JennieBee
Posted: Nov 30, 2012 11:56 AM+

Posted: Nov 30, 2012 11:56 AM
Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
I picked mine out with only 4 mos left lolThey take 2-3 mos.
Noelle2013
Posted: Nov 30, 2012 12:08 PM+

Posted: Nov 30, 2012 12:08 PM
Re: Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
We went looking and the dress is picked out but I was told that they only take 3-4 months to come in. I am making my girls order by April.. just to be safe
hedwards0524
Posted: Nov 30, 2012 04:41 PM+

Posted: Nov 30, 2012 04:41 PM
Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
I ordered mine in late October, about 8 months in advance. I wanted to order them early 1- to get it out of the way and 2- I got a REDIC price on them at bridal elegance. I think she said they will come in around March, still early but at least its done.ETA- I am taking my mom dress shopping over the Christmas break. We will both be off from work (we both work at schools)
mattandjess2013
Posted: Nov 30, 2012 08:55 PM+

Posted: Nov 30, 2012 08:55 PM
Re: Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
Posted by Sugaplum111905
Posted by mattandjess2013
I'm getting married 2 weeks before you and ordered our dresses in August. They just came in last week.
Wow that was quick. Where did you get the dresses from?
We ordered them from Bridal Reflections in Massapequa. We had a fantastic experience there. My MOH was over an hour late to the apt. (long story) and the girl never even blinked. So sweet and patient!
Sugaplum111905
Posted: Nov 30, 2012 10:11 PM+

Posted: Nov 30, 2012 10:11 PM
Re: Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
Posted by mattandjess2013
Posted by Sugaplum111905
Posted by mattandjess2013
I'm getting married 2 weeks before you and ordered our dresses in August. They just came in last week.
Wow that was quick. Where did you get the dresses from?
We ordered them from Bridal Reflections in Massapequa. We had a fantastic experience there. My MOH was over an hour late to the apt. (long story) and the girl never even blinked. So sweet and patient!
That's where I got my dress from. They were so nice that I was thinking of going back there for the bridesmaid dresses. Who did you deal with? The bridesmaids dresses are in a different store than the bridal gowns. I don't think I can ask for the same attendant that helped me with my dress.
KroertGS
Posted: Nov 30, 2012 10:21 PM+

Posted: Nov 30, 2012 10:21 PM
Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
I think as long as you order six months before your date, you should be fine. And tell the bridal shop that your date is month before it actually is!!!
JojoBride
Posted: Dec 01, 2012 11:15 AM+

Posted: Dec 01, 2012 11:15 AM
Re: Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
My philosophy with everything is the sooner the better...I originally picked out bridesmaid dresses that turned out to be too short on my taller BM and had to change my bridesmaid dress...
Thankfully I had plenty of time to fix the problem so it took a lot of stress off...
My mom just ordered her dress a few weeks ago and my wedding is in September...
You also may not find something you like right away so start shopping! Good luck with everything!
P.S. my BM dresses are from David's Bridal
DB2013
Posted: Dec 01, 2012 03:54 PM+

Posted: Dec 01, 2012 03:54 PM
Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
I am going with my girls sometime after the holidays. My mom and I are going after we get the girls dresses. prob.
mattandjess2013
Posted: Dec 01, 2012 04:06 PM+

Posted: Dec 01, 2012 04:06 PM
Re: Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
Posted by Sugaplum111905
Posted by mattandjess2013
Posted by Sugaplum111905
Posted by mattandjess2013
I'm getting married 2 weeks before you and ordered our dresses in August. They just came in last week.
Wow that was quick. Where did you get the dresses from?
We ordered them from Bridal Reflections in Massapequa. We had a fantastic experience there. My MOH was over an hour late to the apt. (long story) and the girl never even blinked. So sweet and patient!
That's where I got my dress from. They were so nice that I was thinking of going back there for the bridesmaid dresses. Who did you deal with? The bridesmaids dresses are in a different store than the bridal gowns. I don't think I can ask for the same attendant that helped me with my dress.
To be honest, I don't really remember her name. It was in August, so it's been a while. You can't have the same consultant because they are in a different store, but everyone that was there seemed really nice!
Sugaplum111905
Posted: Dec 02, 2012 01:40 PM+

Posted: Dec 02, 2012 01:40 PM
Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
Thank you so much for the info. I can't wait to go dress shopping with them. Def. after the holidays.
DharmaColbie86
Posted: Dec 15, 2012 10:53 AM+

Posted: Dec 15, 2012 10:53 AM
Bridesmaid/MOB shopping question
I believe the earlier the better too. Just in case of mishaps its better/easier to fix with more time. I just got my dress I have 9 months to go but they say 8 is good I dont want any problems. I just happened to browse the bridesmaids too and found one I like so maybe after the holidays ill bring my girls in.Welcome New Vendors
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