Brides 1st Dress Fitting

For a wedding dress, most experts recommend scheduling your first fitting with a seamstress around eight weeks before your wedding day to allow enough time for alterations, with a final fitting ideally no later than two weeks before the big day; this timeframe ensures you have enough time for any necessary adjustments and a perfect fit on your wedding day. 

Key points about wedding fitting appointments:

• Initial fitting:

  This first appointment is when the seamstress will assess the dress and identify areas needing alterations, like length, bodice adjustments, or taking in the waist. 

• Follow-up fittings:

  Depending on the amount of alterations needed, you may have one or two additional fittings to fine-tune the fit. 

• Final fitting:

  This last appointment should be close to your wedding date to ensure the dress fits perfectly with your current body size. 

What to bring to a wedding fitting:

• Your wedding dress

• The shoes you plan to wear on your wedding day

• A supportive bra

• Shapewear (if you plan to wear it)

• Any accessories you want to try with the dress (veil, belt) 

Important considerations:

• Book early: Contact a seamstress as soon as you purchase your wedding dress to secure a fitting slot. 

• Communicate clearly: Discuss any specific concerns or desired alterations with your seamstress. 

• Be realistic about your body: Try to be at or near your wedding weight before starting alterations.