The Wedding Dress Check-List

May 28, 2008

brought to you by, Modern Bride

8–12 months

  • Start your dress search.

6–8 months

  • Order your dress now so you’ll have plenty of time to attend fittings.
  • Get a swatch of fabric from your dress so that you can match shoes and other accessories.
  • Make shopping for accessories and choosing a hairstyle easier by taking front and back photos of yourself in your dress.

3–6 months

  • Shop for your accessories:
    Bra/panties
    Hosiery
    Headpiece
    Veil
    Petticoat/slip
    Gloves
    Jewelry
    Wrap or shawl
    Handbag
    Garter

2–3 months

  • Attend your first fitting; bring your shoes, lingerie and accessories with you.
  • Attend your final wedding-dress fitting.

1-2 weeks

  • Pick up your wedding dress. Try it on one last time before you leave the salon to make certain that it fits just right.