Is this normal or should I be getting worried? **UPDATED** Now with mini-Flash

Erm...I dont want to alarm you but I have my final fitting next week....and yes...there are three weeks til our weddings...I would ring them and ask where it is as you need to book in fittings etc ASAP.

My dress has been in the shop since May....?

I'd be on the phone to them to find out what's going on and if possible go in in person. Don't get too alarmed (easier said than done) but you should have had fittings etc. Keep us informed xx

I had my final fitting about 6 days before the wedding, but my dress was an ex sample so had always been in the shop. I would definitely be chasing them relentlessly now if I was you.

I think you should go to the shop and have it out with them. You really need to be trying it on to see if any alterations need doing, then checking again that its ok.

Hmm, I suspected as much. I got a bit panicky when I read on Hitched last weekend that RKB (I think!) was having her fittings and she's getting married after us (no offense to RKB).

I might get my mum to ring - everyone says I'm way too soft.

ETA - The girl I spoke to on Tuesday said "not to worry as I'm being bridesmaid for my best friend the day after your wedding and my BM dress hasn't arrived yet either". Strangely enough, that didn't comfort me much.

The first thing i'd do TBH is tell your BMs not to ring you every single day asking, as it's only going to make you more upset and stressed about it.

Next i'd go to the shop and explain that you are concerned about the fittings, and ask for an assurance that the fittings will be done on time. Even if it means booking the fittings now before the dress comes - the reason I say this is my seamstress was very busy on 6 weeks ago with main wedding season and I struggled to get a convinient appointment - ended up having to take an afternoon off work and driving 140miles to get there when I was working away.

In terms of whether it's physically possible - a dress could be fully altered in a day if the seamstress has the time, and if you are available to keep trying it on/checking so I wouldn't worry just yet.

How many fittings/how much alteration do you think you'll need? I needed 3 as my skirt had many layers - she did the under layers on the first fitting, checked they fitted on the second one and then re-tacked the top layer and also added things like bustles, handloops, bra puts etc in time for the 3rd fitting when I just tried it on and got my Mom/Auntie in to show them how to bustle/tie the corset back.

None taken! I actually thought our fittings were taking place a bit early considering I'm not getting married til December. My next and final fitting is on the 17th of November (just under a month before the wedding)

Definately would be going and speaking to the shop about the dress. I ordered mine in August last year and was told it would take 6 months. My dress has been in the shop since July.

What everyone else has said really, get on the phone to them NOW or go into the store.

You have got to insist they give you an answer as to when it will be in. they should be able to talk to the manufacturer to find out where it is, check they haven't got their dates mixed up.

Thanks, I've already texted both BMs this morning asking them politely to knock it off. Thankfully the shop is in the town where I work (30min walk) so I could have any fittings during my lunch break if needed. I don't think it would require that much altering tbh - maybe taking in a touch on the bust and waist as I have lost a little bit of weight since June (not a massive amount, though). The length should be ok as I'm fairly tall.

ETA - thanks everyone, will phone again this afternoon. I will also ask what will happen if it doesn't arrive at all. Don't want to P*ss them off too much - they're doing the suit hire too.

The last thing you need right now is more negativity, but you really have left it late, you should have demanded that the dress was delieverd early August! You have enough to think about 3 weeks before your wedding without worying about this - this is mega! What is the shop thinking!!! So they have your sizes but it means nothing, a wedding gown needs to fit like a glove so I guarantee that alterations will be required, there appears to be absoloulty no urgency with them - on the other hand, as much as you would like to have this sorted there is no chance they wont have the alterations done in time and all we be well but its the lack of consideration for you that I would be angry about.

I got married on the 20th August, my dress came in on the 10th August and I had my first fitting on the 13th and another fitting on the 18th (the day I picked it up) they said if it needed any more work they would of had to do it there and then - luckly it never! I would trust them! It's is cutting it fine but they will have your dress ready for you even if they have to work 24/7

I would be stalking them at this stage, without a doubt.

Minor update - I phoned this afternoon but the lady I need to speak to wasn't in. She's going to phone me in the morning. Hope she phones my mobile, not the house phone otherwise she will get my rather unhappy OH.

Fruitbat, stop worrying that you're being too brideszilla, you're not.

Firstly let me just say I'm certain that it will all be sorted in time, but its not great that they've left you in this position so soon to the wedding, its not the best.

Just u get on their case and make damn sure that they know you're not impressed. The fact that they're doing the suit hire has b***er all to do with it actually they are they ones wanting your money and they shou.ld be providing the due service!

I totally agree with vix83, you have ordered something from them that you need in 3 weeks time and should have been delivered nearly 2 months ago, it is unacceptable.

What designer is your dress? 5-6 weeks seems a very short turnaround.

It's a Mori Lee. They said they're fairly quick to supply as it's a popular dress.

I'd be livid. I started worrying at the end of June. Mine finally appeared at the end of July. Fortunately I only needed to return after making a single alteration.

*Update* Lady from shop called this morning - she's chased up delivery info on my dress and it will be delivered this week. She'll phone me when it's in.

Keep us posted fruitbat, hope it gets here soon x

Dress shop just phoned - my dress has arrived!!! ? ?

I'm booked in tomorrow for a try on with the seamstress standing by.

So relieved! Thanks to everyone who took the trouble to respond to my post.

Congrats - thats brilliant. enjoy the fittings!!

Phew! You must be so relieved! Glad it has all worked out!

That's great! I'm glad it's all worked out for you and your dress is now in! Have fun at your fitting!

Great news, really pleased for you.

Aw yay I am so glad its all been sorted!!!!

Talk about cutting it fine though, poor you!

x

Thank the dress gods for that! Don't forget to take your camera, we NEED a flash after all that stress! Here's hoping she fits like a glove!

Yey Fruitbat I am so happy for you! What a nightmare. Im sure it will look fab on you! x

Good lord, bet you are breathing a huge sigh of relief!

Hope all goes well tomorrow x

So pleased it's worked out well Fruitbat!

I'm a fellow Mori Lee bride - which one is your dress?

Thanks everyone - the feeling when she rang was brilliant - I did a little jig (good job no one saw me). Will deffo take my camera!

Mine is 2105 - what's yours?

OK, been to the shop and tried on my dress - it only needs one very small alteration, just a little tuck on the neckline to pull in it a little - here's a small flash:
I have no idea what I was doing with my hands when this was taken!

The detail and shape of the dress is beautiful. Bet your so pleased, and relieved!!