Wedding Dresses

sillygoose Posted: Dec 31, 2011 08:00 PM

Wedding Dresses

My wedding is September 8, and I'm pretty sure I know exactly which dress I'm going to get, but I wanted to wait a while (until Feb/March) to actually buy it - I wanted to lose a little weight first. I called a bridal boutique today and they said I should come in right away since dresses can take seven months to order - have you guys had the same experience in terms of timeline? I didn't think it would take that long ...

Sweetpea1 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 01:26 AM

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Yes it can take that long and even if you know what kind of dress you want, once you try it on you may change your mind. So I would start shopping now and by the way I'm at Westbury too.

gmcamp Posted: Jan 01, 2012 02:14 AM

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I would start looking now. You can always alter the dress when you lose the weight.

gf1025 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 03:25 AM

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Usually it takes a while but it totally depends on the designer of the dress. It can be anywhere from 2 to 6 months. Start looking at styles now but do consider getting the dress ordered at least 5 months in advance to be safe.

ksugar44 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 10:33 AM

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Yes, it usually takes about 6 months but give yourself time in case there is an issue.

christinajimmy06 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 11:21 AM

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Posted by gmcamp

I would start looking now. You can always alter the dress when you lose the weight.

ITA!

mara1017 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 11:27 AM

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I would order ASAP. My dress took 7 months to come in

Evan820 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 11:35 AM

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Def start!! Mine took 10 months!

Courtz Posted: Jan 01, 2012 12:39 PM

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Ok... guess I should start looking.
Suggestions on where and where not to go please!

soon2beMrsHenry92912 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 01:51 PM

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Posted by sillygoose

My wedding is September 8, and I'm pretty sure I know exactly which dress I'm going to get, but I wanted to wait a while (until Feb/March) to actually buy it - I wanted to lose a little weight first. I called a bridal boutique today and they said I should come in right away since dresses can take seven months to order - have you guys had the same experience in terms of timeline? I didn't think it would take that long ...

It definitely does take that long! I used to work in a bridal salon, and we always recommended that you order your dress 1 year to 9 months away. Anything closer to your wedding date, you run the risk of not having enough time for alterations as well as having to pay a rush fee. I don't mean to scare you, but you need to start shopping ASAP. Dresses can always be altered. And when you do order, most often they size according to your biggest measurement, so while you may lose weight, you may not lose enough inches to order a smaller size. For me, that was my hips, so my dress is big enough to fit my hips, but will need a lot of alts in the waist and bust. Have you tried on the dress that you want yet?

sillygoose Posted: Jan 01, 2012 01:53 PM

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I tried on five dresses yesterday, and I know exactly which one I want - just have to get Mom's seal of approval! A) She's my mom, and B)she's paying for the dress!

We're going back to the bridal salon on Saturday, so I'll definitely order it then :)

soon2beMrsHenry92912 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 02:28 PM

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Great to hear!! Hope she loves your dress!

EmilyandPeter Posted: Jan 01, 2012 08:57 PM

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Mine tool 8 months to come in

FNDRiese Posted: Jan 02, 2012 12:22 AM

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The sooner the better especially if it has a lot of detail. I got lucky though and my dress was the sample and I don't have to wait ... I just can't gain an ounce!!

chliekm Posted: Jan 02, 2012 09:41 AM

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I'd leave a minimum of 6 months.. it depends on the designer and the back log that they have, not just the bridal boutique's policy.

Bride2Be78 Posted: Jan 02, 2012 12:13 PM

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Every dress & place varies. I heard if you order from David's Bridal its alot quicker. Other places take about 6+ months. I would start looking now. I'm getting married in november and started looking right away. I found a dress and ordered it so I should hopefully get it by May.

Bride2Be78 Posted: Jan 02, 2012 12:15 PM

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Posted by Courtz

Ok... guess I should start looking.
Suggestions on where and where not to go please!

Courtz

Try the following places:
Bridal World
Lilettes
Bridal Reflections

I would steer clear of Wedding Center in Commack. I heard very mixed reviews.

Good luck!!!

opheliadunn Posted: Jan 02, 2012 01:46 PM

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I thought maybe they were just saying buy now for money, but after being told by 5 salons before January, thought this must be a fact also asked the girls on LI wedd and they said the same, to avoid rush charge do it early!