Your Wedding Dress Shopping Timeline and Checklist

Wedding dress shopping is exciting, but a little planning makes it far less stressful. Here is a simple timeline and checklist to follow.

9 to 12 Months Before

Start browsing styles and gathering inspiration. This is the ideal time to begin shopping, especially if your dress needs to be ordered or altered.

6 to 9 Months Before

Choose and order your dress. Ordering early avoids rush fees and gives plenty of time for fittings.

2 to 3 Months Before

Begin alterations and choose your accessories: shoes, veil, jewellery and any cover-ups.

2 Weeks Before

Final fitting. Make sure everything fits perfectly and practise sitting, walking and moving in your dress.

Shopping Checklist

Bring shoes of a similar heel height, the right underwear, an open mind and a trusted friend or two. Keep your venue and season in mind as you shop.

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