Im trying to drop a significant amount of weight before i start my dress shopping...but ive noticed that people have already bought their dresses for weddings after mine..its making me nervous! when should i start dress shopping? when should i place my order?
Marjiesan
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I started dress shopping in June. Depending on the salon and dress it can take up to 9 months to order one.
Go dress shopping whenever you want to. see what's out there. if your worried about weight (I am sure you're going to look fabulous trying on gowns) bring a girdle (I did, LOL).
Also keep in mind that wedding gowns run big in size and most sample dresses come in a size 10. I wear a 4-6 on top (I'm bottom heavy) and some 10's were almost perfect and most were pretty lose on me.
Just go and have fun!
Kris516
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Dresses can take 8-10 months to come in, so you do have time. I was also stressing over wanting to loose weight, and I was putting it off myself. I'm plus size, and was convinced no sample would fit, no gown would look right. On a whim, I tried one gown on, and I was addicted! It was so much fun!, I'm sad it's over!
scocaj
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You have time.. I just ordered mine and it will be in Feb.. So you have time.. I wanted to lose more weight before I went to.. but remember it is much easier to take in then let out..
Dont stress it.. you will be fine if you waited a couple of months..
conigs25
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I ordered mine in July for my July 06 wedding. But Im a teacher and had the summer off so it was just one of those things I had on my 'Summer To Do' list. I think you can start looking within the next few mons
amstellitelady
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I started and finished in March. It's to be in in the middle of December. so thats 9 months. I would definitely start soon. you can find your gown then when it comes time for the fitting, which isn't till close to the wedding, you'll have plenty of time to lose your weight. Like I said, mine is coming in december, but i'm not going for my first fitting till probably around march.
good luck
happy shopping
kaklesmay
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You've got time! They say up to 9 months to order and alter.
MrsFelix
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I haven't even gone shopping yet (same reason as yours) and my wedding is in April '06. I've called several shops and they said if I order by Nov. (no later) I should have no problem getting a dress. It all depends on the designer. Just start call some shops and see what they say their delivery time frame is for a particular dress you may like. Good luck!!! I'm 5 pounds lighter. Still have a long way to go, but it's a start.
Kerrycec
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feb'05 for a march'06 wedding. My dress isn't in yet, probably end of this month
Beth1210
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a year before my wedding
but's it's been in since July
it doesn't fit- it's 2 sizes to big- but it can be altered
Hamptonsbride06
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thanks ladies! i started my diet/exercise routine about a month ago and have dropped 22 lbs so far..but i still have another 25-30 to go before im really happy..but i think im going to start looking...atleast ill know what dress i want to order when the time comes..or have it narrowed down...and then ill just wait be measured until i am around where i want to be...they are going to have to alter it a little so they can take it in..
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Posted by princessofci
thanks ladies! i started my diet/exercise routine about a month ago and have dropped 22 lbs so far..but i still have another 25-30 to go before im really happy..but i think im going to start looking...atleast ill know what dress i want to order when the time comes..or have it narrowed down...and then ill just wait be measured until i am around where i want to be...they are going to have to alter it a little so they can take it in..
22 pounds in one month?? You need to tell me what you're doing?? I thought 5 pounds was alot in two weeks.
Hamptonsbride06
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im doing weight watchers..well actually my own little distorted ww..i only eat 18 points a day, and i dont cheat at all..i dont save my points from day to day, and i dont use the extra flex points they give you...im pretty strict about it..and i run 1 mile every other day...so far its working out great..im just worried that its gonna stop..
Goldi1021
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I ordered my dress in May for my February wedding. It is not expected to come in until mid-November. Honestly, I dont want it any sooner than that. It makes me nervous to have it sitting in a bridal salon for months where it couldpossibly get mishandled or misplaces or even worse in my mother's home where someone could accidentally do something to it. The later the better IMO.
Dom n Nic
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i started in jan and actually bought it in april im waiting for it to come in
MrsFelix
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Posted by princessofci
im doing weight watchers..well actually my own little distorted ww..i only eat 18 points a day, and i dont cheat at all..i dont save my points from day to day, and i dont use the extra flex points they give you...im pretty strict about it..and i run 1 mile every other day...so far its working out great..im just worried that its gonna stop..
Eventually you'll hit a plateau, but keep up the good work, that's a great accomplishment. I wish I was that disciplined. I need to start working out, but I've been so lazy.
Hamptonsbride06
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Posted by MrsFelix
Posted by princessofci
im doing weight watchers..well actually my own little distorted ww..i only eat 18 points a day, and i dont cheat at all..i dont save my points from day to day, and i dont use the extra flex points they give you...im pretty strict about it..and i run 1 mile every other day...so far its working out great..im just worried that its gonna stop..
Eventually you'll hit a plateau, but keep up the good work, that's a great accomplishment. I wish I was that disciplined. I need to start working out, but I've been so lazy.
yea and when plateau day comes along im going to hire a personal trainer....since ive been with my fh ive put on like 40 lbs! so i want to get back down to my original weight...and then maybe a couple more pounds for good measure
MrsFelix
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yea and when plateau day comes along im going to hire a personal trainer....since ive been with my fh ive put on like 40 lbs! so i want to get back down to my original weight...and then maybe a couple more pounds for good measure
I've gained 50 pounds since we've been together. He gained 50 too but since he does manual labor now, he's lost it all.
I gotta start working out, I wish I had a partner. I even have a track by my house, but with 3 boys, a house, a full time job, I'm tired at the end of the day. I know, I know stop whinning!!!! Wish me luck!!! Good luck to ya!!!
jaclyncalderon
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Same here....I actually wound up ordering mine in early August though
glinda_goodwitch
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I think you'll be fine if you order your dress in the next couple of months. Just a little advice about the rate of weight loss though: If you start to lose a little slower, I think it is much easier to maintain the weight loss. If you're only eating 18 pts per day, that is a difficult habit to maintain. I lost 30 lbs slowly, over 6-7 months, but I have kept it off for a year and a half. I know a lot of people that lose it fast end up gaining it back. You will want to shift gradually into a diet with eating habits that you can do long term. Hope this helps. This is just from my experience and from seeing my ILs, who tend to lose weight fast (many times) and then just put it back a few months later.
