We get asked this question so much and I wanted to help you by sharing industry knowledge and start you on your wedding dress journey.
I would suggest shopping when you’re ready to find your dream dress (love at first sight is a real thing and often happens when you least expect it).
Most of our brides order their dress around 12 months before their big day with some between 9 months and 2 years.
We would say around nine to twelve months before your wedding is the perfect time to order your dress.
Of course, everyone is different, so you really do need to do what feels right for you.
Some brides like to be super organised and get their dress ordered so they can concentrate on everything else to do with their big day. Some will come to us not realising how long dresses take and may only have six months until their wedding. We are here to help and will always do our best to get your dream dress in time.
We do have a small number of ex-sample dresses available to buy which you can see here
What If I’m Trying to Lose Weight?
So many brides ask us this. Again, it really is a personal thing and you should do what’s right for you. If you are looking to lose a lot of weight then we wouldn’t recommend you order a dress two years before, it would be beneficial to do it a little bit closer to your wedding. This is something that seamstresses are used to dealing with all the time. I remember when I got married, I was definitely losing weight. In fact, I think it was the first time I actually stuck to my weight watchers plan!
Remember, do what’s right for you and the bridal shop that you go to will be there to help you.
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Amy x
Owner of Dress Me Pretty Bridal Room
