Everything You Need to Know About the Wedding Shopping Timeline
Planning a wedding can be stressful. There are so many details and the clock is always ticking; it's easy to find yourself overwhelmed and not knowing when to do what task. Don't panic when you’ve starting your shopping; we will keep you on track to find the best dress in a timeframe that will let you enjoy the shopping experience while checking something big off your list.
It seems like venues now determine when your wedding is based on their availability. Once you have your venue and date locked down, you can start making other plans. Wedding dresses typically take between 5 and 8 months to come in at Løv Bridal Sartorial, depending on the designer. We have carefully chosen designers who have their own studios; they create the dresses `in house instead of having them mass produced in a factory where they have to wait on other designers’ schedules too.
Julie Vino
Next, discuss who will be paying for the dress. Will you be paying for the dress on your own? Is a loved one pitching in to help you get the dress of your dreams? We do not require payment in full to order a dress to assist you in your wedding budget planning. However, you will get a discount on the dress if you pay in full.
When you order your wedding dress, contact your seamstress so you can get on their list. Even though your dress isn’t in yet, it would be crunching on time if your dress came in 4 months before the wedding but the seamstress already had as many dresses as she could handle.
Enjoy the shopping experience! Even though there is no exact time frame of when to order a dress, I suggest starting around a year before the wedding. If you start shopping a year and a half before the wedding, your wedding style can change between now and then. If you start shopping 4 months before the wedding, your best option is to purchase a sample dress. That way, you don’t have to wait for it to come in and can take it home that day.
For the most relaxed yet professional wedding dress shopping experience, contact Katie at Løv Bridal Sartorial at hello@lovbridal.com .
Anna Kara
Mother’s day gifts 2023
We quickly found out that we wanted something that can’t be found around here and also supports other businesses who aren’t “big box” designers. You might not have heard of our designers yet but that is what we love. We carefully selected artisans that are hands on in the workflow of the wedding process.
When we decided to open our own bridal boutique, Oscar and I thought hard about what is going to make us different. What are our values? What do we have that is different?
We quickly found out that we wanted something that can’t be found around her and also supports other businesses aren’t “big box” designers. You might have heard of our designers yet but that is what we love. We carefully selected artisans that are hands on in the workflow of the wedding process.
Emma Katzka Earrings, Jane, $198
Emma Katza earrings, Amy, $118
Our jewelry is all hand made; the makers have even posted videos of making some of the very same styles that are in our store! Emma Katza designs the most beautiful earrings out of South Carolina but we also love her story. She is a mom who once posted a video of herself in her car, making jewelry while she waited for her son’s practice to be over. Talk about a boss babe! No joke- I have to order another pair of her pearl upside down “u” earrings because I took our sample and wear them almost every day.
Twigs & Honey, $58
Twigs and Honey is a group of women in Oregon who specialize in jewelry, belts, headpieces and have recently introduced scarves. Their creations are so beautiful and their sparkly earrings have been a customer favorite!
In almost 20 years in the bridal business, I have never felt any veils that compare to the quality of Arial Taub’s veils and she makes them in Michigan! Funny story on how we met her. We were at market and were finalizing our Julie Vino order. Our rep said, “Do you need any veils? When we have market, I have gotten to know this really great designer. You really should check her out- she’s just in the next aisle.” She is the sweetest woman and is open to really customizing pieces for customers.
LCV, $168
LCV, $198
Finally, I have to give all the credit to Oscar for Les Courrones de Victoire. After weeks and weeks of searching, he came across this maker from Paris. PARIS! They are not a big company and even have do it yourself classes in their Paris studio. These flowers are preserved in a way that they never yellow and they keep their vibrant colors indefinitely. You know how flowers get brittle and break when you dry them yourself? Not the case for these beauties. Seriously, these earrings and headpieces will blow your mind. They even create boutonnieres to match!
With Mother’s Day approaching, treat your mom, or even yourself, to some of these amazing women’s pieces of art. They are timeless pieces you can feel great about wearing. Send us a message to order or stop by Thursdays-Mondays to pick out a stunning accessory.
With Løv,
The Duráns
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