Why you should allow a minimum of 12 months to choose your wedding dress.
We hope you agree that selecting your perfect wedding dress is one of the most exciting parts of planning your wedding. However it is also one of the more time sensitive 'tasks'. Unless you have recently been through the process with a close friend, many brides do not realise that this process is far more involved than buying from the high street, we are dealing with a specialised garment after all. Ideally brides should begin their dress journey around 12-14 months before their wedding day. This allows for plenty of time to explore different styles, visit bridal boutiques and make this important decision in an unrushed manner.
Yes to the dress - 20/04/24
Once you've selected 'the one' your dress is made to order when the boutique places the order with the designer, this can take up to 6-8 months depending on the designer - and these can vary by a few months. We notify brides via email when your dress arrives and invite you in to try 'her' on to check for basic fit and sizing. Once checked and accepted by you (we do a QC check before you even see your dress) we can then talk to you about your fitting appointments. We co-ordinate our diaries and plan your professional wedding dress fittings and this is where timing is critical. Its essential we aim to allow 3 months for your alterations. Most brides require a minimum of 2 fittings and then you take your dress with you on the 3rd appointment. During this time, if needed, we make adjustments to your shoulder seam, nip in your bodice (or ease out slightly) we perfect your hemline and talk to you about adding a bustle. It is essential you have your shoes for these appointments.
'I do' 25/06/25 - 14 months from saying YES!
Starting early and making your decision with 12 months to go means less stress, more choice and time to enjoy the bridal dress journey. Leaving yourself short of time definitely lessens your options and dress choices, it may incur additional chargers from designers called 'rush cuts', or you may even have to settle for a sample dress off the rail that isn't quite 100% what you want.
By allowing yourself plenty of time, with 3 months dedicated to your alterations by our fabulous seamstress, you'll walk down the aisle a radiant bride with confidence!