I've decided to buy online from an independent designer! I've been doing my research on a few. What was your experience while shopping online for a wedding gown? Did you order fabric samples of the dress prior to buying? Did you go to a local boutique and try on different silhouettes? Did you buy a standard wedding dress size from a size chart or opted for custom sizing? Did your dress need additional alterations? How long was the turnaround time? Thank you so much 