look for a dress Oct 13 I have already been talking about my wedding dress I have 3 years to go till I'm walking down the aisle I'm deffo excited and very eager to get the dress of my dreams made and to finally try it on =D ♥ x

I've been engaged for 2 years and am getting married in April 2014, i'll be starting to look in the next couple of months so i'd say around a year before. However, there are some brides on here who have seen their dream dress at an amazing price in the sale and have bought it then and there, it's totally up to you :-) x

i ordered mine october 12. wedding april 14.

my dress has kinda set the colour scheme and theme of the wedding, so im really pleased i ordered it. i was keen to start trying them on sooner rather than later and it has dictated the above. going for a mocha colour scheme as i have ordered a sash belt to go with my dress, my dress is lace going for a vintage lace theme

I went looking for wedding dresses a few weeks after we got engaged with the intention of just browsing and not buying, but I fell in love with my dress so put a deposit down there and then. That was 18 months to go so probably a bit early but it took 6 months to be made, and I haven't once doubted myself

I'm getting married sept 2014 and gonna start looking maybe between June and sept this year x

Jennie, I completely agree. Before I found my dress I was obsessed with wedding dresses haha but now I only want to look at mine

Most dresses can be altered up or down a couple of sizes, and the bridal shops are used to brides who are in the process of losing weight, so should be able to advise you...

If you're feeling a bit shy about going into the shop, maybe visit some bridal fairs where there will usually be stands from bridal stores which gives you a chance to talk to the ladies who work in the shop in a lower pressure environment...I was really nervous about going but this really helped for me.

As to who to take with you - I'd say someone who can be trusted to give an honest opinion without being overbearing and influencing your decision. There are several brides on here who's h2b has seen or helped pick there dress, no its not traditional but if your not fussed about him seeing your dress, there isn't any reason why he shouldn't come along.

Xx

i bought mine dec 2011 for an oct 14 wedding BUT mine was a designer one and i found it at half price and it was my dream dress which would have been out of my budget otherwise. its a size smaller than i was but with a corset back so easy to alter and also so far 1 stone down and it almost fits perfectly.

Having read all the comments I'm starting to worry now.... 4 months to the wedding and I haven't chosen my dress :-/
Vicar of Dibley(when she wears her pj's!!!) springs to mind
:-)

Speaking from experience, the earlier the better. I'm getting married in 6 months and I've only just booked an appointment to get measured...! Thankfully the dress I want only takes 3 months to arrive so I lucked out, but don't put yourself through the same stress I did! x