Gown Shopping

christine825 Posted: Nov 22, 2009 02:30 PM

Gown Shopping

I was just thinking about when I should begin gown shopping. Any recommendations on when is a good time to start? 1year before the wedding, a 1 1/2 before? I have no idea. My wedding is 11/10/11. Thanks!

Im getting Married Posted: Nov 22, 2009 02:31 PM

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You can start whenever you like..I'm getting married in April 2011 and I already started slowly looking

Some designers can take up to 9 months to make the dress (i've heard)

NYBride Posted: Nov 22, 2009 02:40 PM

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I just started dressing shopping yesterday and I'm a year and 6 months away... I mentioned in another post that I would've bought it on the spot, but since I have so much time, I'm going to look around. I loved how the dress looked on me and I feel so COMFORTABLE in it. Amazing!!! I didn't think I wanted or liked but feel in love with!!

The woman told me you should order at least 9 months before the wedding. I would start ripping out styles that you like in magazines.

lpk586 Posted: Nov 22, 2009 02:46 PM

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I'm not at that stage yet but FYI my girlfriend started looking 10 months before her wedding and actually couldn't order one that she wanted b/c it took 9 months to get in and then you have to allow for fittings. Start now!

Tetelove Posted: Nov 22, 2009 02:46 PM

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My wedding is 9-1-11 and Im thinking about starting to look for gowns next September and have my gown purchased by October...

mivs929 Posted: Nov 22, 2009 10:37 PM

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It depends on the designer because some take 10 months to come in. Or if you buy your dress in RK Bridal most dresses there only take 4 months. I recently went there and they told me it doesn't take long to come in. I would begin looking at styles and designers and do a search of where they sell those specific designers you like. You can always call up the store and find out.

FutureMrsLMS Posted: Nov 22, 2009 11:08 PM

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I'd shop no later than 9 months before the big day. Some places, like mentioned in the above posts, claim the dresses take as long as 8 months to order.

I didnt start dress shopping until mid September and my wedding day is October 2010. I bought my gown at Davids Bridal and lucked out because I loved the dress the minute I put it on, and the price was extremely affordable. I was prepared to spend 3-4 months shopping for a gown...Since you are a 2011 Bride, I'd just look at Gowns in bridal magazines, internet sites and pictures - and just cut out what you like, and get an idea of dresses and designers that interest you. This way you wll be a more informed shopper when you walk into Bridal Gown stores and talk to the salespeople, they can just direct you to the specific designers, etc.

HTH.

FutureJOC Posted: Nov 23, 2009 09:41 AM

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you can start shopping whenever you feel like. My wedding isn't until May 2011 and I have been dress shopping about 5 times now. I just don't plan on making a final decision and ordering a dress until I am about a year out.

futuremrsetch Posted: Nov 23, 2009 11:12 AM

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I just started looking by accident. I was with my sil having lunch and we were near a bridal so we went in. I ended up trying on a couple of dresses (one that i totally fell in love with) and now I cant wait to try on some more lol. I have definitely begun searching even though my wedding is around the same time as yours.

GiannisWifey Posted: Nov 23, 2009 11:17 AM

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I would begin shopping whenever, although I won't wait less than 10-12 months........I am in the process now and hope to have mine ordered by xmas!! They usually say 4-6 months, sometimes 8 tops.....

RGEC47 Posted: Nov 23, 2009 11:42 AM

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It really depends on you and if you are searching for a specific style/designer. If you are flexible on your dress you can start looking whenever and start trying on different styles and research sample sales, trunk shows, etc. Good luck and Congrats!!!

halfbaked Posted: Nov 23, 2009 12:10 PM

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I started looking around and trying on about a year and a half before the wedding. I had a span of maybe 3-4 mos. where I didn't dress shop at all and then in August/Sept. I went on a dress shopping rampage and finally purchased my dress in Sept., about 9 mos. before the wedding.