Dress alterations?

You need to bring it somewhere at least 8 weeks out depending on what needs to be done. So by the middle of July I would think about bringing it somewhere. I would assume that a lot of alteration places are backed up as mine is and are not allowing many brides in at a time.

I had about 6 months and multiple fittings but I’m also getting the neckline customized. I would do it sooner rather than later just to be on the safe side.

If there's a lot of beading it can be a game changer. It takes a lot more time and not all alterations specialists will feel comfortable doing something heavily beaded. It's also a lot more work because of how beaded fabric is put together. I'd find someone ASAP, and have him/her start off with fixing the beading since you know that needs to be done. Then ask them how much time they would need. Book your appointment and schedule all of your fittings (there should be anywhere from 2-4 fittings) spaced out as your tailor prefers. Good luck!

I'm in the same boat OP, I gained 10kgs/20lbs while stress eating due to redundancy & covid and am now desperate to lose it before my wedding in December.

As others have already said, you'll need to start your alterations within the next few weeks, BUT how long you need will depend on what type of alterations you need. I would speak to your selected seamstress now and discuss what type of alterations you need (or may need) based on your current size and see what she says. You might need to be realistic that you may or may not meet your goal and that your alterations may need to be more in depth than originally planned.

Good luck!

I’m getting married the week before you and started alterations two weeks ago. The seamstress I’m working with plans to have it done three weeks before the wedding so that there’s time to make any additional final adjustments.
I had gained a little weight since buying my dress and am working on getting back to where I was too. She suggested we change out the back to a corset so it can be cinched in at my waist and hips no matter if I loose everything I want or not.
I would start calling around now because it’s peak season and even with covid there still seems to be a lot of late summer and fall weddings going on. My seamstress has two appointments other than me just on the day we met to figure out what work needs done.Good luck!

I’m getting married 9/26 and have my first appointment 7/27. The owner said that will give them time to do the initial alterations and then any last minute fixes can be done a week before the wedding