Many of our gowns are made-to-order, meaning each dress is made by hand for the individual bride upon purchase. This process take up to six to nine months. In addition, alterations can take an additional one to three months. Therefore, we recommend you start your dress shopping nine to twelve months before your wedding date. Moreover, the sooner you purchase your dress, the more time you’ll have to plan other important details for your big day! Planning ahead will keep this experience stress-free and budget-friendly.