When to Start Wedding Dress Shopping

We answer a listener question about wedding dress shopping timelines and share personal experiences about the entire process from selection to the final fitting.• Start shopping for your wedding dress about one year before your wedding date• Wedding dresses typically take 7-9 months to arrive after ordering as they're custom-made• Budget time for multiple alterations appointments – potentially 6-7 sessions over several months• Don't forget to order accessories early – veils can take up to 3 months to arrive• Bring your wedding shoes to alterations appointments for proper dress length• Bridal consultants can help you plan for any anticipated body changes before the weddingListen to our episode with Poppy from Colby Bridal for even more in-depth wedding dress shopping advice.Follow the Wedding Hive Podcast on all social media and podcast platforms! Check out 4 Carat Vodka on all social media and check out their website to learn more!