Wedding Dress arriving late!

I feel like David's Bridal is pretty good with their delivery dates. Fingers crossed for you

Get it in writing

You should be fine! My wedding is in May and when I picked up my dress they told me not to sch alterations until early April. (So I set it up for April 1 because I was worried it wasn't early enough lol)

Even if it comes at that date, you still have enough time for alterations. Don't worry.

You don't want to do your alterations TOO early.

My dress came in much earlier than they told me it would. I was told it would take over 2 months and it was in 5 weeks later. They give you the worst-case scenario date to save their butts.

Generally, seamstresses only need a month with your dress. (realistically they probably only work on it for a day or two)

Again - you have lots of time! Deep breaths!

It's totally ok. Their dresses usually arrive ahead of time anyway. My dress, not from DB but another bridal salon, will be arriving in August as well. I was worried that was cutting it too close but the sales lady assured me it's plenty of time.

Do you need to have your dress early? (Serious question.). Or are you ok with getting it just before your wedding? I've seen both. Anyway, cutting it close, yes, but I'm sure you'll have it in time.

While I did not get my dress at David's, here's my story... I went dress shopping at the end of January for my September 25, 2015 wedding. They told me I was cutting it close but if I order soon, should be ok. I ordered within a week or two; beginning of February. They called me around June/July that it was in, but didn't have to go for a fitting until mid August. I needed the top taken in, cups put in, a bustle, and most important, hem this scalloped edge lace dress. Wedding in about 4 weeks and they assured me I had time, I was worried!

In the end, it was done and everything was fine. Fortunately, I didn't need to pick it up early; only picked it up the day before my wedding.

There might be some shady characters out there but I don't think a store would tarnish their reputation by letting a bride down. Maybe have them write something on the receipt or something? I know it's easy for me to say relax, and I'm not being flip about it, but relax; you will have it in time.

I would make an appointment at a local place soon so that you have one booked. You're prime wedding season so they could have a full schedule of by the time you get the dress. Explain the situation and just say you want to book your first fitting for Aug 12 or worm thing. That way you're on the books!

I was given a timeline of six months from David's bridal for my wedding dress to arrive it actually came three weeks later

I ordered my dress from DB. They said three months, it was more like three weeks.

You'll be fine. My wedding was in October, and I started alterations mid-August. Plenty of time.

My wedding is May 21st and my first fitting appointment is April 9th. August gives you plenty of time.

They told me six weeks out to start alterations so you should be fine!

My DB dress came in 3 weeks. It was supposed to be 3 months

You'll be just fine! No worries

Like others have said, it's plenty of time. I'm getting married the week after you and my bridal shop said to make my first fitting mid August. I'm sure your dress will come in early anyway!

Wow!! I'm overwhelmed with all the helpful and encouraging comments!! I love this forum community! Thank you all!

I for sure am going to schedule my fitting & alterations with a local seamstress just in case. I know October is going to be a busy wedding time, so great idea booking an appt early!

You have time enjoy this time it goes fast

My wedding is the same day as yours!!! My junior bridesmaid ordered her dress from there to match the older girls in the wedding. Her dress won't be here until August as well. Apparently special sizes take longer!!! I am sure you will be fine. they will make it work.

Also, my wedding dress was not From David's bridal but I ordered in in February. The store predicted that it will be here at the beggining of June but it could take up to 9 months!!! It's crazy that it takes so long :/

Mine wasn't suppose to arrive (also Petite) until May 23rd. It arrived 3 weeks ago (also from David's). My MOH's dress arrived a month early also.

That's plenty of time. My dress is supposed to arrive in June.

I didn't get my dress from DB tho.