Wedding dress timeline and budget

I bought my dress late in 2018, and am not getting married until 2022.

Every time I try my dress back on, I fall in love with it all over again. I also ordered my dress with a corset back, over the buttons, as it gives me a bit more flexibility if my body changes.

I even have done bridal show modeling since I purchased my dress, and even tho I have modeled some beautiful dresses, nothing gives me the feeling of my dress.

The way I look at it is the dress is now paid for and therefore, will be a little less $$ being shelled out closer to the big day. If I happen to need major alterations closer to our big day, I also don't feel as bad about cost, since again, the dress is basically "off the budget" by that point

I just bought my dress this month, getting married July of 2021. Although I had fallen for several others prior, I am absolutely in love with my choice, for me I can not see me changing my mind. The dress fit me perfectly! Needs some slight alterations, which would only cost about $150. As for the budget under $1000, I hear you there! I wanted the same thing, and was lucky enough to get that! As it was a sale dress, I am sure it was from a previous year, they were trying to get rid of to make room. My dress was originally $2098.00, I snagged it for $920 taxes in!

Yes, if you have not tried on any dresses at all yet, I would definitely start there, honestly you never know, until you have them on what you like. All I can say in the end is have fun!

Buy it and just get it altered. i knew what kinda dress i wanted and the one i wanted was 10K and i got it on sale for 2k so i just grabbed it. so who cares buy it and store it at home and then just get it altered.

If you buy it, it gives you reason to stay in the shape you are lol. That's a plus !
I bought mine super early, and i regret doing so, as closer too I ended up falling in love with a COMPLETELY different style than what I thought I had wanted. I ended up buying a different dress, and now have postponed my wedding to October although I was supposed to get married in July.
I would say to wait and go into stores and try on hundreds of dresses, enjoy the moment of trying them on, and see what you feel looks best on you, but take your time. Don't rush it, that's the only advice I can give.

My wedding was supposed to be August 8 2020 but have had to postpone until next August. I had bought my dress in January of 2019 since the dress I wanted was from 2017, they weren't sure how long that dress would be available to purchase for. Since I had to order my dress in my size, it took 7 months for it to come in (July 2019) It still needs a bit of alterations. My dress was $2500 and probably another 400-500 with alterations. But won't be getting alterations done until June of next year.

Definitely was thinking the same thing. My wedding is July 2021, and originally wanted to start dress shopping soon..however with the COVID situation occurring I am not too sure when I can start that. I don't want to wait too close to the date. I am hoping that when this situation does clear over that there will no be a back-up happening with wedding dresses. My good friend was also suggesting that I go with a Canadian designer for the dress incase there are problems with shipping if it is not a Canadian designer.. thoughts?

I am getting married October 3, 2020 and I ordered my dress on January 26, 2020. I was suppose to get it in June but because of the COVID-19, they are expecting arrival to be mid-July. Since yours is next year, I wouldn't recommend you to get it now since you might change your mind. When I was trying dresses on, I was looking for A-line, glam with lace and beading and most seemed to start at 2,500$. My parents were generous in buying my dress for me. With alterations, it will cost me around 4,000$. I felt really terrible spending that much but I guess it depends on the look that you are looking for. I tried some fitted lace dresses with more on the simple side and they seemed to be between 1,000-1,500. Having tried over 40 dresses ( I am very picky, lol), I got a good sense of the price range and sample sales would be the best option I think.

I’m getting married August 2021, and I bought my dress last October. I got a great discount on mine since I bought at a trunk show. I tried mine several times to make sure it whats I wanted. I still feel great about my decision, if you are concerned about body changes and potentially falling in love with another dress I would put it off a little before you decide to commit to one. I would say continue your research and see what options are out there in terms of affordability.

Hey,
I bought my dress December 2018. My original wedding date was June 2020. I still love my dress; I purchased it from a little boutique shop that sells sample gowns at a discounted price from Paloma Blanca and Mori Lee. I paid $500 for mine, then alterations were $400. Now, I have since postponed my wedding due to COVID and honestly can't say whether I will still be as in love with my dress over the next year and bit. It'll be almost 3 years since I bought it; and with the circumstances of postponing who knows how I will feel closer to about it. But right now, its still great!

If you buy sample, just don't alter it until closer to incase your body does change etc.