When to buy wedding dress if losing weight

For Summer Brides, It's Crunch Time

Shareen Mitchell, owner of Shareen Bridal, says that January isn't just the best time—for brides getting married in the summer, it's critical time.

"If you're getting married in June, July, or August, you need to make a lot of decisions in January," says Mitchell.

Can i get a wedding dress in 4 months

"If you’re ordering your dress in January, that gives you four months to have your gown and shoes chosen. You also need to see a seamstress once a month for fitting. It's becoming the most important month in terms of timeline."

According to Mitchell, most independent bridal retailers require about 5-6 months to create and alter gowns.

So, with so many brides still opting for summer weddings, January means it's time to get down to business in terms of dress shopping.

Wedding dress timeline

When is the best time to buy a wedding dress on sale

Can you get a wedding dress in 6 months

How long does it take to get a wedding dress from david's bridal

When is the best time to buy a wedding dress at david's bridal

But, more and more brides seem to be favoring spring, fall, and even winter weddings nowadays. "If you’re getting married in the fall, January's the right time to start looking," Mitchell added. However, Mitchell estimates that commercial wedding dress stores nee

when to shop for wedding dress

how early should i shop for a wedding dress