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When should i start getting my wedding dress fitted?

Jenna, on February 15, 2020 at 9:19 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 7

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I fell in love with a dress two months after getting engaged and bought it! It’s at least 3-5 sizes too big because I got it from an outlet but so worth it!

I’m wondering when how many months before my wedding I should start getting fittings done and how many fittings you think I’ll need?
Thanks all!
Details: Wedding is May 2021, dress needs to be taken in and shortened, also need to add straps to the dress (sooo not into pulling my dress up all night)

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Latest activity by Samantha, on February 17, 2020 at 1:44 PM

Expert October 2021
Lisa · on February 15, 2020 at 11:37 PM
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I would find a seamstress first to see their availability and what they suggest. I’m getting married in October and mine said July/August.
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Expert October 2021
Lisa · on February 15, 2020 at 11:39 PM
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They’ll be able to tell you a good timeline for what needs to be done specifically for your dress.
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VIP March 2015
Nefetera · on February 16, 2020 at 5:12 AM
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Start Dec of this year or Jan 2021
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Master July 2021
Rebelle Fleur · on February 16, 2020 at 8:21 AM
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I’d go with November of this year. Incase they have to order any special fabric/beading/lace it’ll give you a nice cushion for any emergency or rush orders.
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Meghan · on February 16, 2020 at 10:09 AM
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Typically 2-3 months before your wedding is when you start alterations. Since your dress seems to need a lot of work, I’d start around 5-6 months. You don’t want to start too early, as your body could change due to many factors.
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Super October 2020
Eri · on February 16, 2020 at 10:42 AM
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The shop I bought my dress from said 3-4 months out.
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Samantha · on February 17, 2020 at 1:44 PM
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I was told 8-12 weeks for mine, but yours requires a good deal more work than mine will. I would say start at 5 months out. They will probably have a few alterations and can schedule your final fitting much closer to the wedding.
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