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How long to get your gown?

mrsmay31 Posted: Aug 30, 2002 05:36 PM+

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Posted: Aug 30, 2002 05:36 PM

How long to get your gown?

For those brides who have already ordered and received their gowns, how long did it take? What about the bridesmaids dresses? Thanks, ladies.

Teri Posted: Aug 30, 2002 05:40 PM+

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Posted: Aug 30, 2002 05:40 PM

Re: How long to get your gown?

It took about 7-8 months for mine to come in, and about 5 months for the BMs gowns.

mickeya1a Posted: Aug 30, 2002 05:42 PM+

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Posted: Aug 30, 2002 05:42 PM

Re: How long to get your gown?

5 mths for BM

7 mths for me

mrsmay31 Posted: Aug 30, 2002 05:50 PM+

mrsmay31 MEMBER SINCE: 7/02 TOTAL POSTS : 458 WEDDING DATE: May 31, 2003

Posted: Aug 30, 2002 05:50 PM

Re: How long to get your gown?

Here's my dilemma. I'm getting married May 31, 2003. The designer I absolutely love is having another trunk show on October 26th and will be showcasing 15 new gowns for Spring. If I wait, that will leave only 6 months for the gown to come in and one month for fittings. The bridalshop has said it shouldn't be a problem (That's a shock! ) Would you wait?

debbus Posted: Aug 30, 2002 05:57 PM+

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Posted: Aug 30, 2002 05:57 PM

Re: How long to get your gown?

Got mine in only 2 1/2 WEEKS!
I don't think this is normal though.

I would wait , six months should be enough time. If you trust your bridal shop.
Good luck!

Teri Posted: Aug 30, 2002 07:22 PM+

Teri MEMBER SINCE: 3/01 TOTAL POSTS : 5478 WEDDING DATE: Oct 05, 2002

Posted: Aug 30, 2002 07:22 PM

Re: How long to get your gown?

I think if they rushed the order, 6 months would be fine. When you think about it, 7-8 months is insane! I think often the shops don't place the order right away, or the manufacturer takes their sweet time!
Just make sure they're aware of your date and keep following up with them.

CarrieAnn Posted: Aug 30, 2002 07:37 PM+

CarrieAnn MEMBER SINCE: 8/02 TOTAL POSTS : 582 WEDDING DATE: Oct 11, 2002

Posted: Aug 30, 2002 07:37 PM

Re: How long to get your gown?

I orderd mine the second week of july and it was in a month later
:)
First fitting is next Thursday

Bridesmaid dress was ordered as soon as a sample was available to try on (end of August), and its not here yet...

Hope that helps
(we used macys @ Smith Haven)

Niecey Posted: Aug 30, 2002 09:30 PM+

Niecey MEMBER SINCE: 6/01 TOTAL POSTS : 5965 WEDDING DATE: Oct 26, 2002

Posted: Aug 30, 2002 09:30 PM

Re: How long to get your gown?

My dress came in in 5 months although my bridal shop said at least 6-9 months (because my dress is a couture dress from a designer in Australia). I also had a customization done to the dress. I know people who got their dress in even less time. I think 6 months is about average and if you are comfortable your shop then you should be fine.

My bridesmaid dresses came in between 1-2 months ( I ordered 4 different dresses so they all came in at different times).

The only thing is if you are unique in size. My friend's fiance is over 6 feet tall and she was only having a 5 month engagement. Well her dress came in plenty of time but the dress wasn't long enough (the mfg messed up and didn't add the extra length). The replacement dress did not get there in time. Thank goddness manged to salvage the too short dress and make it workable although not perfect.