Girl, I planned my wedding in 6 months. Bought my dress like a month before the wedding 😂 it’s only stressful if you make it stressful. I was the chillest bride
2026-10-22 00:05:19
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mamaadams990 :
I bought mine the day before. Bought the first one off the clearance rack that fit. I was engaged but had zero wedding plans. My mom was dying, and there’s no way I could get married without her there. I made a couple calls and I had a wedding at the hospital in less than 48 hours thanks to a team of incredible people. It was her last good day ❤️💔
2026-10-22 01:58:03
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LB :
Shelby I fear you’re already behind babe
2026-10-21 22:55:19
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Becca 💕 :
Shelby….listen to me… I am getting married next month. Pick your date first, Venue, then dress! I also got my dress a week after I got engaged 🥰
2026-10-21 23:37:13
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Celia_S :
From a former bridal consultant/store manager- you can never buy it too soon. They take 6plus months just to be made. Most suggest 1 year to give you time to have alterations. Now is the perfect time to find your dream dress ✨✨✨
2026-10-21 22:34:01
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🌸Brandyb224🌸 :
A minimum of 6-9 months
2026-10-22 02:17:03
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c@meron :
I got mine this summer and I’m getting married next August 🤭
2026-10-21 22:32:37
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Anslea Sato :
I borrowed mine - 2 weeks before 🤪
2026-10-22 00:08:31
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𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐊𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐘 :
You’re gonna be the prettiest bride I can’t wait
2026-10-21 23:37:20
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JessGuadagnino :
Girl I had my venue booked 6 DAYS after getting engaged 😂 I couldn’t stop thinking about planning like you
2026-10-21 22:36:26
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Lauren West :
Venue first wedding dress Atleast 8 months
2026-10-22 02:19:30
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LayneT :
I had a early December 2025 wedding and I got my dress on a holiday sale after Christmas in Dec 2024!💖
2026-10-22 02:13:57
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✨Beauty with kLeen✨ :
Shelby I love your eyes
2026-10-21 23:59:41
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Karla Driggers :
I got engaged on may 21 and married sept 4th of the same year. Just go in knowing what you like, I found my dress the first time I tried dresses on🤗
2026-10-22 02:03:49
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💗Laura💗 :
SHELBYYYY!!! 😭🥹💍🤍 You've spent so much time making other brides look and feel absolutely beautiful on one of the most important days of their lives, and now it's finally YOUR TURN!!! 🥹💕 Please don't stress about the timeline, beautiful! You've given so many brides their special moments, and you deserve to soak up every second of yours! I hope finding your dream dress is just as magical as all the beautiful moments you've helped create for others. Don’t feel rushed, maybe pick the venue first. Then go from there.🤍👰🏻♀️💜
2026-10-22 04:18:49
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jxdeeee🪩🩷✨ :
i bought mine 8 months before my wedding, and from the time i got engaged to when i bought it, it was 5 months of looking. DO NOT RUSH. take this time to find what you want!!! 🫶🏻🤍
2026-10-21 22:32:04
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Mrs. Hursey :
It can take MONTHS for a dress to come in, be altered and have the final fitting. Start dress shopping.
2026-10-21 23:44:07
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jayboogy0106 :
Girllll. If u wanna start planning you do that. I hated when people would tell me I was doing things too soon. I will say def like 8-12 months before…. Anddddd maybe buy it after the venue so it matches the vibe. Iffffff that’s what u want. But definitely keep the excitement going. It’s supposed to be exciting! Congrats!!!!
2026-10-21 22:32:51
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Kabrina 🩷 :
I always heard the same thing about dresses when I got married, but I got mine 6 months before the wedding and it was fine lol. It actually arrived within 2 weeks of ordering it so idk 🤷🏼♀️
2026-10-21 23:01:08
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Skiller :
I bought mine literally over a year before my wedding bc it was what I was most excited for!
2026-10-21 22:53:02
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Jess Adams :
If I’m being so honest, I was very nonchalant about my wedding. I knew things would come together and I knew the one I was marrying was THE one. I knew the universe would take care of the rest. This is the time to enjoy it!! Be giddy!! Celebrate!! Go do all the things engaged!!
2026-10-21 22:35:13
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Kelli Ivan :
For some people they do it first and other ppl put it off. I did mine first but you can never start too early for shipping/alterations time🥰🥰🥰
2026-10-21 22:31:08
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Elena :
Got engaged July 2025, got wedding dressed August 2025. Had official wedding in Ireland March 2026 with my family there and then party August 2026. We’ve been dating for almost 8 years now. The wedding dress shopping was a breeze it’s the alterations that take time if you need them! I needed 4 bustles and it to be hemmed
2026-10-21 23:42:39
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Demara :
I started shopping about a year out!
2026-10-22 06:23:38
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