How much can a wedding dress be taken in?

I believe it can be taken in a lot, but it might change the shape of the dress.... I would say 1 to 2 sizes

Technically, you can probably take it in as many sizes as you want. However, because of the beadwork on my dress, it can only come in about 1 size without losing the integrity of the design. It will depend on what the dress looks like. If it's a simple design without a lot of beadwork it can probably still look good 2-3 sizes down. Any more than that and it just looks wrong.

It probably depends on material and complexity, but my best friend had hers taken in 6 sizes, and looked perfect. I wouldn't say that's necessarily going to happen with yours, but it isn't impossible. Maybe ask your seamstress?

Ok thanks! I was debating buying my dress now, but I think I'll wait a bit longer until I've lost more weight and then shop around. I'm just antsy - I'm so worried the dress I'm in LOVE with will be unavailable by April!

It depends on the dress. Dresses with alot of beading or other details are much more difficult to take in.

If you're in love with a popular dress now, it will be on all the used wedding dress sites by April- so you may be able to get it cheaper!

That is a good tip! I'm not sure how popular it is. It's Maggie Sottero - so probably quite popular.

Cheaper is better!

I am having the same issue so I called every dress shop around and most tole me they can be taken in alot... One told me she took a 20 down to a 2... But it really depends on the style of the dress and how much you want to spend... Plus they said any more that 2 sizes you should start the process at least 5 month in advance