Dresses Expert Advice

I found a dress I love, but the boutique is suggesting I buy now to allow for production and alterations. I still have another appointment in a few weeks to try on a specific style I’ve had my eye on, but I am worried that waiting until the end of the month might be cutting it too close. I need to know if buying nine months out is a genuine requirement or if I am being pushed into a decision earlier than necessary.

Updated : 5/05/2026

Updated : 4/05/2026

I am starting to get quite stressed about dress shopping! How does it all work? Some places say they like 9-12 months to make your dress but I am assuming that doesn't include alterations? I am getting married in Oct 26 and have some appts booked for the end of Nov. Just for a rough idea- whats the process? I go and try on dresses, find the one I love, order it, wait for it, then take it to be altered? I am hoping to lose some more weight and tone up before the wedding (I have a whole year pretty much) but how will that work with alterations? Are they usually done closer to the wedding or as soon as I get the dress? Can someone pretty please outline the process for one clueless bride? Yours sincerely, a very stressed gal xx

Updated : 1/11/2025

Updated : 19/03/2025

Are there any ways or hints to get a dress within my budget?

Updated : 6/02/2025

I’m a 30-year-old bride-to-be, and I’m feeling overwhelmed with choosing the perfect wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses for my big day. Any tips or recommendations for finding styles that suit different body types? Would love to hear your advice!

Updated : 10/01/2025

My son is getting married at 4pm, wondering what is an appropriate length dress to wear for this time of day?

Updated : 19/06/2023

Hi there. Wondering how many wedding dress appointments I should be factoring into my planning, including fittings and pickup? And how long they normally go for? Thanks.

Updated : 16/05/2023

Specifically want some recommendations about shapewear that won't roll down.

Updated : 3/04/2023

We are having a destination wedding, likely Thailand or somewhere hot. How to keep cool, minimise sweat stains, any tips or what to pack appreciated!

Updated : 28/03/2023