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When To Shop For Your Wedding Dress
Your wedding planning timeline can be a lot to process and keep track of, so why not let us help out! At Adorned in Grace, we are here to help you with finding your wedding dress and the accessories to go with it. Here are a few things you should know and plan for about the timing and process of finding your perfect wedding dress:
The standard suggested timeline to start shopping for your wedding dress is anywhere between a year to 6 months prior to the wedding. One of the benefits of shopping at Adorned in Grace is that the dress you find can go home with you the day you spot it and fall in love with it. At many bridal shops and boutiques, the dress must be ordered, which can take anywhere between 2-6 months to arrive back at the shop. With the extra time you save at Adorned in Grace, you can ensure you find the right dress for your budget and style and even stay on the lookout for the right accessories and shoes.
The extra time will also help you with your alterations! Since you can take the dress home with you the day you purchase it, you’re able to go immediately into alterations, rather than waiting the standard 2-6 months. Giving yourself that extra time can help you find the best tailor for your budget, rather than trying to rush with the first one who can fit the dress for you. We have several seamstresses we’ve worked with over the years who we would happily recommend, so feel free to ask for more information during your visit!
Another hidden benefit of shopping at Adorned in Grace is that our inventory is constantly changing based on what donations we receive, so by planning ahead you can budget 2-4 visits to make sure you get a full range of inventory to look through and try on. If you don’t find “the one” on the first visit, we restock frequently so come by in 2-3 weeks to see our new gowns and accessories!
In summary, start coming in around 6-8 months prior to the wedding to allow time for you to shop our full selection, have your alterations done, and leave some time leftover for you to not feel stressed out during the wedding process. This gives time to find your perfect undergarments, shoes, and accessories as well. Book an appointment today!
In non-COVID times walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. As a COVID-19 precaution we are open, but taking only private appointments. Our bridal appointments do book out in advance, so do make sure you plan accordingly and try to book 2-3 weeks out from when you want to come in. Click the link below!