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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