Dress shopping

danabella Posted: Jan 11, 2011 11:07 AM

Dress shopping

So this weekend I went to lilettes bridal in bellmore and I wasn't too thrilled the consultant told me that it was early to start dress shopping for 2012 that put a little damper on my experience. Do you guys think if is too soon to start shopping for the dress? I mean I am getting married in the first three months of 2012.

bella_bride Posted: Jan 11, 2011 11:10 AM

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I am so surprised she said that! First of all, she must not work on comission because if she did she would try to sell a dress to someone who is getting married 5 years from now! Anyway - I don't believe it's too soon, I heard it could take up to 9 months to deliver...

I am getting married the day before you and I am starting to shop in March. I would shop earlier but I want to lose a couple pounds first...

Good Luck and don't let anyone put a damper on your planning!

mara1017 Posted: Jan 11, 2011 11:11 AM

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There are a bunch of girls who have their dresses already. I am going to start going in April (I went to David's bridal but it was more just to see what is out there).

But I do not think it is too early.

MrsJPH2012 Posted: Jan 11, 2011 11:12 AM

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Well I'm in a different position but I already bought mine!

I ordered in June and its still not in yet... so if you figure it could take up to 9 months for a dress to get in, I think right now is a fine time to start looking, even if you don't order quite yet.

Don't let her ruin your experience, have fun trying on lots of dresses and figuring out what style looks good on you.

Watermelon5 Posted: Jan 11, 2011 11:16 AM

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I agree w/ the other girls! It is def not too early it is about a year away and it could take you several visits to find one you like, then get alterations, etc. etc. My sisters BFF was married this summer and got her dress 10 mo. before and they almost didn't have it in time she had to pick it up like 4 days before the wedding and she was FREAKING out!!! So don't let her put a damper on your experience!!!

sjr385 Posted: Jan 11, 2011 11:41 AM

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SeptemberBride2012 Posted: Jan 11, 2011 12:58 PM

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Definitely not! It could take you awhile before you even find 'the one', plus if they custom make it to your sizing (my designer does this - the hollow-to-hem thing) , then the alterations too.

I went to Paradise Bridals in Patchogue for mine and I love my consultant Stephanie - she is such a sweetheart!!!!!

They carry the Casablanca line which is what I was looking for too~ just in case you are interested in that designer as well.

S00n2beWifey Posted: Jan 11, 2011 01:02 PM

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What the ((&&*^$## ?!! I cant beleive she said that..ugh that would bother me ! Your def not too early your almost at 1 year ..I have a year and 5 months and I started looking already

chrisandjeanne Posted: Jan 11, 2011 01:32 PM

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What!!!!!! They said that!!!!! I went dec 18th for my January wedding and bought a gown from Kleinfelds! It's def not too early!

EmilyandPeter Posted: Jan 11, 2011 01:42 PM

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NOOO!! Im getting married the following week and I've gone three times, and I am about to purchase one! I think you are right on time.

Try Village Bridal and any Bridal Reflections they are great!

Bride in 2012 Posted: Jan 11, 2011 02:11 PM

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I'm not going to look until mid-summer and probably won't order my dress until September but my wedding isn't until September '12

It's definitely not too early for you though!

FutureMrsGTL Posted: Jan 11, 2011 02:14 PM

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I dont think its too early!

Ashley627 Posted: Jan 11, 2011 03:12 PM

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Hey! I am getting married 3/10 and no one told me that there, who did you have? I think I met with Gerri? I think she did mention that if i bought now I would miss what was coming out for spring but eh oh well, sorry you had a bad experience

Crazydazy Posted: Jan 11, 2011 03:41 PM

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Hi!

My wedding is May 2012 and I bought my dress November 6th! I went just to look....they had a dress I wanted to see in person and after I called about 15 places, they were the only ones to carry it! Turns out that I hated the dress when I put it on, but then I wanted to keep trying and fell in love!

I don't think it's too early at all! I went to Princess Bridal in Farmingdale and they were great! They are going to have it come in next January and then they will hold it as long as I want-right up to the wedding!

I know how you feel though, after I got engaged last winter I went to Fox Hollow for a bridal tea, and one of the vendors told me it was too early and she turned away to talk to someone else! I was so upset I didn't want to talk to any of the others, my Mom and I left shortly after she said that! Don't let anyone ruin your fun!

Have fun shopping!

courtneydemarco12 Posted: Jan 11, 2011 04:41 PM

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I already ordered and picked up my dress but it is never to early to be looking for a dress. You want plenty of time to look and try on. I can't believe they said that too you.

KristynLeigh Posted: Jan 11, 2011 04:45 PM

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How rude! I'm getting married two days before you and I ordered my dress a couple of weeks ago. Don't let her ruin the fun, it's not too early!

thefloreswedding Posted: Jan 11, 2011 04:53 PM

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i agree!! its never too early...how rude~!

midnight26 Posted: Jan 11, 2011 05:21 PM

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definitely agree with the other girls..I already have mine...I feel like I have it early, but hey, I'd rather not miss out on something I love. and it's unpredictable...how many times have you gone out to find a particular thing and it took forever?

have fun and enjoy shopping around :)