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If you are ordering a custom dress (most designer dresses are this way) they can take up to 6 months to come in. The designer waits until enough orders have accrued and then makes them all at once. So yours could come more quickly than 6 months, but that's the time frame recommended.
If you buy a dress off the rack, a used dress, or a sample dress, then you will not need 6 months, because obviously the dress you buy will be the one you try on and have in your hands. There are tons of beautiful options out there that would be off the rack.
I would say that you should go shopping, look at all your options, and if you fall in love with a dress that has to be ordered, great, you still have time, but if you don't, don't get something just because you feel time pressured. If you make a decision under duress you will probably only regret it later--and end up getting an off the rack dress anyway to replace it. Good luck!
I was told 8-10 months to get the dress in plus a time for alterations. That being said, my dress came in after 3 months.
The amount of time needed for your dress to come in really depends on the designer. There are some designers that can take upwards of a year but really, six months or less is doable.
To be safe, I would probably get a dress some time this month. Again, ask the people from the store, they can give you exact time lines.
I had a custom dress handmade and the designer did it overseas .... it took at least 6 months.
I would recommend 6-9 months. If you wait any longer, you run the risk of your dress not coming in on time, or having enough time for alterations and fittings. It may be overwhelming, but I definitely suggest getting that one out of the way. Dresses can take anywhere from 6 weeks to 4 months to come (even longer). Hope this helps!
It totally depends on what designer you pick, how elaborate your gown is, etc. Mine is supposed to be in tomorrow!! Which will be about 3 months from the time I ordered. There are so many options. Some designers have dresses they can do rush orders on, like Watters. THey actually have a section on their website for them. You could also check out sample sales and pre-owned dresses and trunk shows. I wouldn't be worried about it yet, but just know that if you wait much more than another month, your options may be limited.
Yes, 6 + months if you're not buying off the rack. Most dresses ar emade in China and with all the security now, are being held up in customs so bridal shoppes are saying 6 months. I'm sure you can pay extra and get a rush order. Also, there are some amazing gowns you can purchase right then at the shops, if you're ok with a sample, and many are in great condition and possibly discounted. Don't worry, you should be fine.
Sort of..... but don't stress. I bought mine less than 4 mo before the wedding, as a sample, but all the dress shops were going to try and make it work. If you're really nervous you can also put a rush shipment on it and pay a little more. Some designers will be out because they take so long, but for a destination wedding you may not want the huge wedding dress anyways, and a lot of stores make lighter wedding dresses so maybe look at the really quick route of department stores. Otherwise when you go to try stuff on just explain your situation to them and they'll most likely be very helpful, if they're not go some place else. I went to like six different places and they were all really understanding and brought out samples since it would be easier for me to buy stuff off the floor than wait for it to be made.
If you plan on purchasing a non sample or non off the rack dress, then yes, it takes quite a bit of time for the dress to come in and you need to allow 4-6 weeks for alterations. So, if at all possible, make time to go dress shopping ASAP. You still have options if you aren't able to order something, but you don't want to limit your options by waiting to dress shop.
Mine came in within 3 months. I got it at Alfred Angelo & it's part of the Sapphire collection, so they said it would take up to 4 months, but I got mine in 3.
I ordered mine in June, and it is supposed to come in sometime in November. So, for me it took 5 months, but I know it's depends on the designer and type of dress you get. But as other girls have said, a sample dress you can have day of, and then you would just need time for cleaning and alterations.
Orders for custom made dresses from a designer can take a lot of time, but some can do a rush order. But there are so many off-the-rack dresses out there too - one of my closest friends bought her dress within a month of the wedding!
It totally depends on where you're ordering from and how much work it will need. I just got a basic David's Bridal dress and it came in like six weeks later.
I agree it depends on where you order the dress from and what type of dress you get. My dress is from David's bridal and it came in in about 3 weeks and I was told it would be in about 6 weeks. The bridal store my friend got her dress from took 3 to 5 months it was Casablanca I believe.
Yes, I think it's a good idea to have at least 6 months. For example, I ordered my dress in late June for my December 6 wedding. Guess what - it's still not in! I'm getting concerned about having enough time for alterations now.
I think it's pretty insane that wedding dresses need to be chosen and ordered so early. I had a short (3 month) engagement so that automatically meant ordering a dress was not an option for me. I went to a dress designer and had mine custom made in less than 10 weeks. I never worried if it would be done on time or if it would fit because I saw the dress and the designer every week or so.
My dress cost about what I would have paid to buy one and have alterations. It's definitely an option I think more people should look in to! I was lucky to have a designer in my town but I would think there would be one in Chicago as well.
I only had a 6 month engagement, so I purposely got mine off the rack and LOVED it...not sure why there is such a stigma against OTR...Mine had no damage and was cheaper this way...this way I also knew it really fit me, and I didn't just have clips everywhere!
You should know that most wedding dress cos. take the month of December off, so that does add some pressure for your time frame...the store will be able to tell you what is available to you when...just tell them your date and DON'T let them freak you out!
Also, get a realistic expectation of alteration schedule. For example, if you are close to the designers measurements, it shouldn't take as much time. If you are very top heavy and have to have the waist taken in....add more time...If you have a detailed skirt & need a hem, that can be one of the longest alterations. I guess I was just lucky that mine required VERY little alterations, bc I knew it fit like a glove off the rack!
If you really want a new one, you can just pay the extra $ for the rush charge & build that into your budget.
Good luck!
oh, and I just remembered you are having destination wedding...do you have your heart set on a "big designer" and or "traditional huge" dress? If not, you could look into other white gowns, such as j. crew. I got my getaway dress there (on sale) and loved it!
http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WeddingParties/Wedding_Bride/gowns.jsp
even target has had dresses, and you could add detail to them to spruce them up! but now I can't find them online...so not sure if they are still available
I live in TX, too, so feel free to PM me if I can help!
I ordered my dress in January and got it in July and my wedding isn't until June. LOL.
Mine came in around 4 months, 1 month sooner than they expected. You also have to see if you need anything special such as extra length as in my case. This added some additional time because it was not cut with rest of the dresses, it had to be cut special.
Mine's taking 5 months (I think?) to be made, and then you need at least two months for alterations.
I'm getting married next June, and was told by a consultant at a bridal shop earlier this month that I was cutting it really close if I wanted to order a dress and have it altered. I think 6 months sounds about right, but like everyone else has said it does depend on the dress, designer, store, etc.
I ended up getting a sample, which really takes the pressure off and I don't have to worry about it arriving in time for alterations. I think the most important thing is to not rush into a decision about a dress just because you have a time frame hanging over your head. There are always ways to make it work!! Good luck and have fun dress-shopping!
I'm getting married the day after you and I ordered my dress today, 7 months out. They said it should come in January so that's 3 months.
I would recommend ordering this month or at least before november is over to make sure it comes in time and that you have time for alterations.
The amount of time a dress takes to come in differs from designer to designer and styles etc. There's a lot of factors
I hope that you find a dress you love!
They told me 4-6 months, but my dress came in just over 1 month after i ordered it. It's an Allure Bridal.
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I'm having a bit of momentary meltdown. Wedding's in May, no dress, ppl are telling me that I need 6 months...I've got too much going on this month transitioning (moving from TX to IL); finishing up at the current job; a week-long conference to go to...I will only have my mom with me on the second weekend of Nov...so, trying to narrow them down as much as I can before she's in town...
Just arranged 3 appointments for next Sat (that is only Saturday that I can have a girlfriend with me for dress shopping) AND, now my FI tells me how he planned this trip out of town for THAT Saturday to his alma mater to tailgate! Well, boy's going to have to learn I have to prioritize...as much as I love college football/tailgating, girl's got to get her dress on. :)
So, should I feel pressured? Am I running out of time? I'm having a destination wedding, so I'd need the dress by the first week of May...