Dress Shopping!

How many months before the wedding is it good to start dress shopping?

I'm nervous about starting this year cause what if new styles come out for 2014.. Last thing I want is dress regret What do you guys think?

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most dresses take 6 months to come in plus you need 2 months for your fittings, so it's recommended that you don't wait sooner than 8 months. Most salons say 9-10 months out just to be sure you have time, so you could probably wait until like October/November

most designers already have their 2014 stuff out though. All of the big designers debuted their 2014 collections during fashion week awhile ago.. alot of the salons should have the new gowns in now

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I'm wedding dress shopping now and every dress that I've loved has been from a 2014 collection. From my experience, most places have 2014 dresses in their stores now. I would start making appointments soon.

P.S. - you're getting married a week before me

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I ordered mine early. Mine took about 7 months to come in!

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You're getting married on my birthday! :) I keep saying I will wait but Ill honestly probably be too excited and end up going shopping next month. Stores are just getting 2014 collections so i dont think anything new will be coming out for a bit!

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I agree with everybody. Most Spring 2014 dresses are already out. Also give yourself time to shop around. I've been to several places and I think it takes awhile of trying on different types of dresses to figure out what you like.

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Posted by cets1290

most dresses take 6 months to come in plus you need 2 months for your fittings, so it's recommended that you don't wait sooner than 8 months. Most salons say 9-10 months out just to be sure you have time, so you could probably wait until like October/November

most designers already have their 2014 stuff out though. All of the big designers debuted their 2014 collections during fashion week awhile ago.. alot of the salons should have the new gowns in now

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i'm also an august 2014 bride and i'm starting mid-September ... my mom and I are taking a trip to Vows! I was hesitant at first, but I agree with everyone about making sure you have enough time for the dress to come in and for alterations to be done.

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i would definatly start looking so you can narrow down more what time of dress you want what cut and everything and maybe not an exact dress if you do want to wait..but 2014 i agree are out..
i didnt even look at years when i was looking at dresses i ordered mine super early and i dont have regreets i ordered it in march 2013 for my june 2014 wedding but i absoltly love it and it is actually from the 2012 collection.

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So anxious and excited to start! Probably going to start around September/October. About a year before. I already love some Fall 2014 gowns, so waiting for them to start hitting stores.

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Posted by cets1290

most dresses take 6 months to come in plus you need 2 months for your fittings, so it's recommended that you don't wait sooner than 8 months. Most salons say 9-10 months out just to be sure you have time, so you could probably wait until like October/November

most designers already have their 2014 stuff out though. All of the big designers debuted their 2014 collections during fashion week awhile ago.. alot of the salons should have the new gowns in now

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Thank you!! This was exactly what i wanted to know

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I started in April 2013 and found my dress June 2013. So mine was ordered one year to the date.

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Posted by kim24

You're getting married on my birthday! :) I keep saying I will wait but Ill honestly probably be too excited and end up going shopping next month. Stores are just getting 2014 collections so i dont think anything new will be coming out for a bit!

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haha yay! Yes that's what i've been hearing about the 2014 collections.. I'll prolly start next month or October even tho I'm super anxious!

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Thank you all for your responses & thoughts! I'm thinking of going September/October not going to wait until next year!

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Posted by guitarstikibars

i'm also an august 2014 bride and i'm starting mid-September ... my mom and I are taking a trip to Vows! I was hesitant at first, but I agree with everyone about making sure you have enough time for the dress to come in and for alterations to be done.

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Is that the place in Jersey?? My mom mentioned it to me..I think that'll be the first place i check as well!

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I ordered mine in May! The designer takes 10 months to come in. I would go soon just so you arent limited on designer and have time for alterations

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Posted by Bride2Be14

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Posted by guitarstikibars

i'm also an august 2014 bride and i'm starting mid-September ... my mom and I are taking a trip to Vows! I was hesitant at first, but I agree with everyone about making sure you have enough time for the dress to come in and for alterations to be done.

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Is that the place in Jersey?? My mom mentioned it to me..I think that'll be the first place i check as well!

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That place is sooo awesome!!! Its in boston though