If you’ve been engaged for more than five minutes you’ve probably figured out that planning a wedding can feel like a complicated jigsaw puzzle of decisions and deadlines and family dynamics… oh my! As exciting as it all is – figuring out what to do when can stress out even the most laid back bride!

Making sure you have the perfect dress for your walk down the aisle is just as important as choosing the right partner to begin with! But don’t let the dramatic marketing scare you. No matter when your wedding is going to be, there’s still time to find the right dress for your big day. Here’s a quick guide to timing your wedding dress search for success!

Getting married in the next 3 months? Then finding a dress out of a store’s collection “off the rack” or as a “sample” is the best option for you. That way you just need to factor in the minimal cleaning and alterations work into your timeline and not a lengthy wait for a made-to-order gown. We mark our gowns with purple ribbons if they’re available to purchase out of our collection during your appointment. Choosing one of those gowns means you’ll take it home with you that day!

Getting married this summer? You still have time to select a made-to-order gown but your window is rapidly closing and you are getting close to subjecting yourself to potential rush fees and additional charges if you wait much longer. We recommend booking your final appointments right away for our summer brides!

Getting married next fall to winter? This is the sweet spot! You are in the perfect timeframe for purchasing your gown. You have enough time to find the proper dress and not spend any time worrying that it won’t arrive in time for your big day. Time is on your side but we recommend selecting your dress before spring arrives just to be extra prepared!

If you just got engaged we have two designer events coming up this month – we’re welcoming Marchesa into our boutique a week from today and Alon Livné will be here at the end of the January! Grab your appointment for these exciting events today!

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