When do I look for dresses?

[mish]

What timescale do i need to shop for my dress. I am marrying next july so I want to wait a bit to get something up to date. I don't want to leave it too late. Just want to know what other people have done

[glitter]

I don't think the wedding dress fashions change really quickly so I think you should start looking around now while its a pleasure rather than a panic

[madison]

Yeah start looking now, take your time and get a feel for what you want. That way once you know what your after you can see if you can get it cheaper, i.e somewhere like on this site or in a sale. Bargain hunter to the day I die

[Jamie]

Thats what I am going to do. Try some dresses on to see what suits me then see if I can get the same type of thing pre-worn its less than half the cost, and considering the prices of dresses its worth it

[titianmac]

The new collections come in at the end of september so im told so its a fantastic time to get "last season" that you look at now for a fraction of the price at wedding fayres or sales in store. Be warned though they can be a catfight to the bitter end!
I totally got lucky with my dress as an exdisplay model for a fraction of the price from america via the internet. Most dresses are cheaper to buy from there- apparently its to do with the materials coming from tialand etc and being cheaper to import to usa then export out?! Even when we add our duties etc theres bargains to be had and that includes new stock!
Start looking as soon as you can but dont feel pressured if you're not sure!

[chris]

Well I'm getting married August 6th 2005, so I am beginning to think of dresses now, I've seen one or two I like on ebay, just MIGHT go looking tomorrow after my job interview...will keep you posted.

chris

[TracyBear]

hello i have just joined your site and i am getting married 20th august next year and have already chosen my dress and pleased i did cos it takes about 6 months to make could be longer.My advice is strat looking now,i went into a bridal shop looking and found my dream dress there.
good luck and hope to hear from you soon.
tracy

[Aurora Bridal]

Hi girlies, nice to see that you have all got your heads on! I have brides who come to me who have either 2 weeks or 2 years to fnid a dress - it really depends when you book your wedding, if you have a special request or if you intend on expanding your family! . Shops will sell off peg but it will be an ex shop stock sample (tried on a few times) but you may be lucky to get a new one. I recommed a 8 month gap if you have that time.

most bridal stores tell you when you order it will take 6 months to order in, this isnt usually the case, its usually 16 weeks MINIMUM for them to come in, we just like getting it in for you with plenty of time left!

Just remeber though to take at least a 50% deposit of your budget - if you need to order in a hurry you will have to pay a deposit there and then. I have lots of brides who think they order and then pay when they take home - which isnt the case!

ALSO - one thing to remeber , not everl ady is the same ( i wish we were!) Many girlies have orded dresses without realising that the dresses is a standard size. your chest maybe bigger than the lady who next comes in who has a larger hip than you - so you will need it altering (99%) of the time! so leave time for this to be done - at least another month!

one last thing - dont go before your cycle - if like a lot of woman you get alot of water retension, you wont want to be trying on gowns. and remeber most dresses are made slightly smaller so dont go feeling downhearted, im sure your perfect and your future husbands love you just the way you are.

Happy hunting girlies!

[haitim]

I began my wedding dress search at approximately 10 years old

slightly early i think

[Jill]

I know what u mean haitim