Bridesmaid dresses - how soon is too soon??

Hey! I think I would personally hold off for a little while just because you don’t want your girls to feel any pressure to not gain or loose weight in the next year and a bit. The other option is that you could get them now and then pay to have them tailored next year if needs be? Xx

My sister bought dresses for her wedding early as they were what she was looking for and were in the sale. The wedding was then delayed due to covid so it was 2 1/2 years later when we wore them. One didn’t fit but she was lucky enough to find one for sale in the right size so it all worked out in the end.

I’m only having one bridesmaid and she’s 12 years old so is growing anyway. We’re getting married in October and I bought her dress in February as I found what I was looking for. I’ve bought a bigger size and will have it altered to fit her nearer the time. It would have always needed some alterations as it’s too long for her.

It’s always going to be a risk buying them early. I believe some dresses can be let out by around one dress size but it depends on the dress. Having them taken in would be easier but is an extra cost. x

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I'm getting married October 2024 and have just bought my bridesmaids as they were on sale and I love them! One expense of many out the way haha x

I’d wait a bit longer- as other posts have said, sizing can change a lot in 18 months. People may start on new medications, life happens, pregnancy etc! X

I'm getting married in July 2024 and am in the process of finding "the one" for bridesmaids dresses, as I have a few extra requirements (jumpsuits etc.) however, I won't order them until 12-9 months before the wedding x

On the other hand, my friend getting married in May already had her dresses 1 year and 4 months before the wedding!

If the perfect dress you’ve found is an uncommon design and you’ve had difficulty tracking it down, maybe get it but be prepared for alterations closer to the time.

If it’s something that you’ll probably be able to find again/similar then maybe wait.

Thank you for all of your advice. I went ahead and ordered one dress for my MOH to try and then I’d make a decision from there, turns out the dress was not to my taste and the colour wasn’t the same as advertised either so I’m glad I ordered it and know I don’t like it.


With that being said, any advice on other places to buy bridesmaid dresses? I’ve tried asos but don’t like anything they’ve got at the moment and Google doesn’t really have much other choice. Thanks!