i found the dress!

Dress alterations probably 2 months before hand (but source someone to do it before then)

veil, whenever you like

I found my dress in the 2nd shop too, I don't think you have to try hundreds on

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Thank you! Super useful to know that it's around 2 months. Will definitely find one beforehand though.

I‘m a July 2023 bride and said “yes to the dress” in May this year- It’s just been delivered! My shop advised to start looking at alterations no less than 12 weeks before - I got my veil and shoes a few months ago and tried it all on together with my dress at the weekend

Im a Sept 2025 bride and I found my dress in the first shop I went to - to be fair my mum and lady who helped us made me try on 15 dresses of all different types.

I was told to start alterations 3 months before the wedding and then another appointment just before the wedding.

I got my shoes last month and boots (I'm much more comfortable in boots over anything but I have shoes for the ceremony and photos) My veil is my mothers, its a plain veil with small gems around the lining. I'm putting it all together in January to see what I think of the look. And I'm taking white cycle shorts to the next fitting to see if I can get away with it - I'd much rather be comfortable, not risking chub rub

I'm so happy you found your dream dress, it's an exciting feeling x