Wedding Dress Timeline

 

 

9-12 MONTHS

 

PURCHASE YOUR DRESS

Depending on designer, gowns take 4-6 months to be handmade.

 

 

5-6 MONTHS

 

1ST FITTING

We ask 2-3 months to complete your first round of alterations.

 

 

3 MONTHS

 

2ND FITTING

Learn howto bustle your gown and make any minor alterations.

 

 

1-2 MONTHS 

 

TAKE YOUR BRIDALS

This allows enough time for your photographer to edit and print your portraits before the wedding.

 

 

2 WEEKS 

 

STEAMING

Bring your dress back after your portraits for your free steaming! We’ll spot clean and press your gown to have it wedding ready.

 

 

WEEK OF 

 

PICKUP

Take your dress home and enjoy the best day ever!

 

 

AFTER 

 

PICTURES & PRESERVATION

After your wedding day, share your pictures with us by sending your gallery + password to info@thebridalrail.com and bring your gown + up to five accessories to get preserved!

 


*We understand there are special situations in which this timeline is not applicable and therefore, we offer rush orders and alterations when able.