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Stephanie and David
Dedicated April 2017

Wedding dress 15 months early...

Stephanie and David, on February 1, 2016 at 6:22 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 25

So I was running around this weekend trying on a bunch of dresses to try and find the right style to me. I went with my sister and nieces and my best friend. I tried on every style each boutique had and I hated something about how every single one fit. The fabric was so stiff and the beading was too much and the lace reminded me of my grandmas linens and I was just super unhappy... Then I went to this rinky dink place up north where they only had 8 wedding dresses (they mostly had quince dresses and first communion attire). I tried on the two in my size, one was super prom-y... The second one I loved the moment I put it on. It has a very Grecian/Roman goddess feel and the sleeves were exactly how I imagined I'd like them. I walked away without it, went to three different stores to try to find a dress in the same style with absolutely no luck. I tossed and turned all night until finally this afternoon I went back and bought it... 15 months before my wedding.. Too premature?

25 Comments

Latest activity by Stephanie and David, on February 2, 2016 at 2:36 PM
  • SarahMarie
    Master May 2016
    SarahMarie ·
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    If you found one you love stop looking and doubting your decision. Smiley smile I bought mine 15 months out and I still love it.

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  • Formal Pajamas
    Master November 2023
    Formal Pajamas ·
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    A lot of women will tell you that you will change your mind on style or theme, but if you love it keep it! Just don't lose/gain too much weight or alterations could get tricky.

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  • OG_MrsC
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    OG_MrsC ·
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    I don't think so. I bought mine June 2015 for my September 2016 wedding. If you're someone who changes her mind a lot then there might be an issue, but if not I don't think its a big deal. Just stop shopping around now that you've found your gown.

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  • StitchingBride
    Master October 2014
    StitchingBride ·
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    Not if it's the right dress! Waiting isn't going to guarantee that you won't change your mind.

    Care to share any pictures of it? bet it's wonderful Smiley smile

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  • Katrina Rose
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    If you really love it you'll still live it for your big day. You do need to stop looking at dresses online and definitely no more shopping, that could cause dress regret. It sounds like you made an awesome choice though!

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  • Maria
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    Maria ·
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    I bought mine November 2014 for this March,I brought it home the day I bought it too.

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  • Pabby13
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    Pabby13 ·
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    I just bought mine Friday for my may 13, 2017 wedding. I deleted all my apps for wedding dresses after and staying off the internet looking for them as well.

    When you know about a dress you know.

    The only worry I have now is not gaining weight in these next 15 months lol.

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  • Becoming A Mrs!
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    Becoming A Mrs! ·
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    I bought my wedding dress over a year before my wedding! I am super happy that I found my dress that I absolutely love. Just don't look at anymore dresses online or in stores.

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  • JaKLyn
    Master November 2015
    JaKLyn ·
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    I bought mine 18 months before our wedding. I just fell in love with it and couldn't see myself getting married in anything else. Just don't look at other dresses now that you've bought yours.

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  • Stephanie and David
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    Stephanie and David ·
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    Here are the photos!


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  • Stephanie and David
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    Stephanie and David ·
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    Front!


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  • Mrswelch
    Master December 2017
    Mrswelch ·
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    @JaKLyn- Thank you so much for saying that! I'm about 18 months out and dress shopping and I keep second guessing if that's the right thing or no lolz.

    @Stephanie S- That's so pretty!!

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  • Raina
    Devoted March 2016
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    Very pretty, love the sleeves and the back. Congrats on finding your dress!

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  • therightLane
    Master October 2017
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    It's beautiful! I'm not getting married until October 2016. I went to two boutiques and found my dress at the 2nd. It was pretty early, but I got the feeling and knew that was the dress I would marry my FH in. Like @Shelly said just delete all of the pics you have of other dresses and stop looking.

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  • tjacob2014
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    tjacob2014 ·
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    That's gorgeous on you! I bought mine 6 months ago, and my wedding isn't until April 2017. If you love it, get it! Just don't go dress shopping once you've bought it. Keep pics on your phone to remind yourself why you love it.

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  • Space Princess
    VIP April 2017
    Space Princess ·
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    No. I bought my dress this pass October. My wedding isn't till 4/2017.

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  • F
    Master December 2015
    Fiona ·
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    I bought mine a year and a half in advance. If you love it, stop looking at dresses completely. That's what gives you dress regret.

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  • Holly
    Master February 2017
    Holly ·
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    I just ordered mine (13 months out) and like others have said the only main concern is weight changes and such. But mine is supposed to come in in March so I can try it on periodically after that. If you love it, get it! I like yours a lot, it's simple but elegant, and I love the keyhole back.

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  • Arielle
    Expert November 2016
    Arielle ·
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    Love your dress, it's gorgeous!! I just bought mine and my wedding is November 2016. Congrats!!

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  • StokedToBeASaucier
    Master September 2017
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    I just bought mine this weekend. 19 months early! I only meant to look but I ended up buying because I fell in love.

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