**Last Minute Wedding Dress Shopping**
Finding a wedding gown at short notice might be an overwhelming thought! Several modern couples are choosing to get married very soon after they get engaged, so sometimes a timeframe of just a few months or even weeks has started to become more popular. There may be a specific reason for this, such as an illness in the family, booking the only available dates at a favorite venue, other plans that suggest you need to get married right away, etc. Or perhaps you just can't see a reason to wait—wedding dress oops! Whatever your reason for a swept-off-your-feet wedding, one of the first things you'll be looking to do is find a wedding dress. This may seem like a herculean task, and many traditional bridal stores will tell you it's impossible, but don’t despair—it’s definitely possible if you know what to do!
Traditional bridalwear suppliers tend to recommend you give yourself between six months and a year to find your perfect wedding gown—this is so alterations and fittings can be booked, or the right size provided, etc. While browsing these suppliers can give a firm idea of what kind of gown you’re after, many simply don't have the capacity to provide you with a gown at short notice, so looking elsewhere is the first step to finding a last-minute wedding gown.
Your options include non-wedding clothing stores, vintage wedding dresses, and wedding dress factory outlets:
- **The High Street**: This is sometimes an incredible place to start, and larger malls often stock wedding gowns at affordable prices. However, these are generally rather limited, generic, and may not cater to smaller or larger dress sizes. If you find a classic dress that fits, then great—wedding dress up!
- **Vintage Dresses**: Many vintage dresses are usually in very slim measurements, so they might narrow down your options. Perhaps you have a family heirloom dress that can be altered to fit you?
- **Wedding Dress Factory Outlets**: These are wonderful places to find affordable designer wedding dresses in a wide variety of styles. These shops buy end-of-line, one-off, and ex-display/catwalk bridalwear and are able to sell them to customers at significantly reduced prices. Sometimes you can save up to $2000 on a top designer gown! They may also work with new or specialized designers who offer their gowns at a reduced price. This option gives you the best choice, with larger outlets stocking up to 700 dresses in various styles and sizes.
Wherever you find your gown, you will likely need to have it altered in some way. Even 'off-the-peg' dresses may not fit perfectly. But hiring a bridalwear seamstress is quite cheap and easy to accomplish, and you can get the work done quickly if you start looking for your wedding gown the moment you begin planning your wedding.
Other top tips for someone looking for a wedding dress at short notice include:
- Set aside a whole day for shopping and plan to visit just a few bridalwear merchants instead of panicking and rushing around as many shops as possible.
- Don’t rush! Take your time to research what type of gown you’re after and be open to trying on many different styles.
- Take the advice of the staff and whoever you’ve brought along with you.
- If possible, do a little research on the gowns available before you arrive at the store.
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