how long before should you shop for a wedding dress
9 months before the wedding: Pick your gown and pay a deposit of 50 to 60 percent. The dress will be made to your measurements, and different parts may be crafted in different areas of the world. 3 months before: The gown should be finished and at the salon. Just in case it's not, you have wiggle room before the first fitting! 6 to 8 weeks before: First-fitting time. Keep your weight stable from here on out. Make minor tweaks (change neckline, trim train, et cetera). 4 weeks before: Second fitting.