Most brides order their gowns 6-9 months ahead. If you are buying a custom dress, you may need to allow even more time. If you are purchasing a headpiece that matches your gown and comes from the same manufacture, we recommend ordering both at the same time. Otherwise, headpiece deliveries from manufactures who specialize in bridal accessories are much quicker, sometimes as quick as 3-6 weeks. When you are ready to place your order, have your bust, waist, and hip measurements done by someone in the store AND with the foundations on you will be wearing under the dress.
Every manufacture has a measurement chart to use as a guideline when determining the correct size.
These charts can vary slightly so you may not be the same size with all the manufactures. All brides have the best of intentions to loose weight before the wedding. No matter what your intentions, order the correct size based on your measurements the day you place your order. It is much easier and less expensive to take in a dress, if you do loose weight, than to let it out. Gloves are currently very popular and reflect a return to elegance.