Wedding Gown Shopping Timeline

We always knowingly smile when brides tell us that their weddings are "a long way off," usually meaning it's 12 months or more. Of course, we know, it seems like a long time, but wedding planning has a way of making time speed up and your wedding day arrives before you know it!

We also know that the dress shopping process takes time - and the sooner you start, the better off you'll be. To help you get on the same page that we are, here's a quick timeline of when things ought to happen in your wedding planning process:

12 months or more prior to your wedding date: Start looking at bridal magazines and at designer websites to get gown inspiration. Cut out or save your favorite dresses (by the way, Pinterest is a great site for doing this).

photo: Sierra Banco Photography

8 - 12 months prior: Select and order your gown. It usually takes four to six months for a gown to arrive in our boutique. Additionally, you'll need time for alterations.

2 - 4 months prior: Begin your alterations. At Suzanne's Bridal Boutique we usually have 3 to 4 alterations sessions with our bride. During your final fitting don't forget to schedule a day pick up your dress.

A couple of days prior: Pick up your freshly pressed dress. Our consultants will tell you how to store and care for your gown until you get ready to wear it down the aisle.

Are you on a shorter planning schedule? Got more questions? Give us a call: 480.926.9106

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The Entire Dress Process - In 3 Hours Or Less!

It may not be the way most brides choose to get married, but there is something to be said for just getting it done...
When Lisa called us about finding a wedding dress, her wedding date was less than 3 days away. Not a problem for us. We know how to deal with brides in a rush. Our consultants know their gowns and we all have the utmost faith in the magic Suzanne can work on a dress - even when time is of the essence.

But Lisa wasn't able to come in right away to select her gown. She had to be out of town for a couple of days, leaving mere hours for her to choose a dress, have it altered, and get over to her ceremony. Yikes!

Lisa came in at 3:00 on a Sunday. She found a flowy, sweetheart gown with fabric flower accents that she loved (thanks to our amazing consultant Rosina!). We helped her choose some accessories, got Suzanne to do her thing with a needle, and thread and got her on her way. Somehow Lisa made it to her 6:00 ceremony...her mom said she had to get dressed in the car...and it all worked out perfectly!

Now imagine...if Suzanne can do this in 3 hours...imagine what she can do for you...
;)

Best Wedding Wishes,
Suzanne's Bridal Boutique
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