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Don't start trying on gowns until you've confirmed a few logistics What time of year will the wedding take place? Where will the reception be? This will keep you from buying a dress about kelly prom that won't feel right on the day (velvet for a garden wedding, a billowing skirt for a reception in a tiny restaurant). But don't wait too long to begin shopping. It takes four to six months to have a dress made and fitted, sometimes longer for one with intricate handwork. If you start shopping eight to twelve months in advance, you won't feel rushed -- or encounter rush charges.
With the price of traditional wedding gowns starting around 500, it is also important to establish your budget before setting foot in a store. "People should not be afraid to talk about price," says Nancy Williams, sales manager at Vera Wang in New York City. "Everyone has a budget. Even if it's 20,000, it's a budget." Without a price range in mind, you risk overspending or falling in love with something you can't afford. Williams also reminds brides to make a distinction between the cost of the dress and the cost of the entire ensemble -- if you're going the traditional route, you'll probably want a headpiece, shoes, lingerie, and jewelry alterations add hundreds of dollars to the price. "So if you are willing to spend 400," says Williams, "maybe you should have a 300 dress."
Most brides buy their dresses at a bridal boutique, whether an intimate shop or a bridal emporium, part of a department store, or a store owned by and featuring one designer. But if you envision something other than a traditional gown or if your budget is restricted, take a creative approach to shopping. Peruse vintage-clothing stores, consignment shops, and discount or outlet stores. Ask bridal boutiques if their samples ever go on sale. Consider bridesmaids' dresses and evening gowns, which are less expensive and formal but can still be appropriate. You can also have something made by a local dressmaker or even rent a alyce bdazzle prom 35340 gown.