I have found a wedding dress I love but am not engaged yet. The dress is on sale but will sell out soon!?

Question

My boyfriend and I want to get married in 2 years. Should I buy the wedding dress now? Will the fashion change that much in 2 years?

Answer 1

go ahead and buy it.  no one will know it's 2 years old, styles don't really change that much for gowns.  bridesmaids dresses are different, I have some from 2000 and 2001 I will never wear again.

Answer 2

no dr...dont buy it.....u will get much mre better designs in the next 2 years......what if in two years time z dress doesnt fit you or u will find a most beautiful one...so dont take any risks.......just wait for z rite time.....

Answer 3

Dont buy it its still 2 years away and alot can happen in two years. Wait it out when its time for you to get married you will find the perfect dress.

Answer 4

be very careful! what happens if you get pregnant, what happens if you change your mind about the dress because you see something so much better in a year. be very careful

Answer 5

Don't buy it - there are too many varibles in two years - what if you gain/loose weight? have to cover a scar? need to cover more becaue of your venue? etc, etc, etc...keep the picture of the dress in a wedding planner file & details of where it came from.

Answer 6

Hi,

Do you have pictures of it??

If you keep these, then go to www.TailoredWeddingDresses.com they will be able to make the dress for you :)

If you buy it now, what if you change your mind in two years?  Or your size changes?

Goodluck.

Answer 7

Don't be that girl.

Don't get the dress before your are engaged.  It's just creepy.

Answer 8

I'd get it.You dont have to get a dress of this year or that year,come on now.Some dresses from the 90's still look good and look like they are from today.

Answer 9

Wait, until the ring is on your finger!

Answer 10

Depends ont eh dress really.  Plus in two years your size could change and alterations cost a fortune and sometimes can not be altered enough to fit.

As good as a deal you may have, its risky!  

Answer 11

Get it.  It will be one last thing you will have to stress over and pay for.  Then when the time comes you can focus more on shoes and accessories and getting your hair done =]

Answer 12

Don't put the cart before the horse!  Wait until your bf becomes your fiance.  

It was a very special day when I got to pick my wedding dress out.  It felt "real" at that point.  Sizes can change dramatically in that time as well.  I lost 180 pounds in 15 months so I know what I am talking about!  LOL

Answer 13

Wedding dresses do not change quite so much, so if you really love it, get it.

Answer 14

Don't buy it.

Answer 15

haha, is this a serious question?

Answer 16

Let's say you buy the dress... something happens with your relationship a few months down the road....you break up....now you have a dress that reminds you completely of your ex!  There's no way that you could wear it in a future wedding and have it not remind you of your ex.   Just wait!  Your taste may change...too much could happen.  

Answer 17

Don't worry, there will be another dress that you will love again in two years. The trick to buying a wedding dress is to buy something timeless; something that will not go out of style (something classic). I think you should wait on it because you don't always know what will happen within the two years, you can't always be 100% sure you will still be togther. Take care x

Answer 18

Don't do it. If he hasn't asked you to marry him (sorry to say this) then there is always the slimmest of slim possibilities that he may not ask you.  Wait until you have a ring on your finger before you start buying anything - it'd look pretty stupid if you spent all that money and then never get to wear it for some reason.

If you know the engagement is imminent, then you can start calling places to get some preliminary info - I did this about a week before I got my ring (after talking to my then bf about whether or not he was cool with me making some research phone calls) and it gave me a good idea of where I was going to be able to hold my reception because many places were already booking up.

Now, remember that if you're getting married in 2 years, you're not going to wait 2 years to buy your dress.  Immediately after you get engaged, book your ceremony and reception site, your florist, photographer and/or videographer, and DJ/band, and then go shopping for dresses.

Another point - just because it's on sale right now doesn't mean that it's going to disappear forever.  Usually designers (even David's Bridal) keep their fashions around for a season or two, often more.  There are dresses I'm seeing in magazines and online that have been around for a couple years now.  Even if you can't find that exact dress, you may be able to find something similar.  Further, have you tried it on?  Things that look great on the hanger may not look great on you, and things that look terrible on the hanger may look fabulous on you.  That's why it's important to go try on many dresses of many styles to find one you love and look fabulous in.

Answer 19

I agree with all the reasons given for waiting to buy this gown.  But...

There is only one way I would say get the dress.  

It is... if this is your dream dress!  And the style is one you really, really want no matter what the fashion trend will be in 2 years.  My experience with the bridal industy is most styles say around for about 2-3 years.  Some popular styles will stay much longer.

If your style is popular the best thing to do is wait.  But check first to see if it has been out a few years already.  Even the popular styles are discontinued at some point.  Ask yourself... will you feel any dress you choose will be second best to this one if it is discountinued?  You really have to know yourself.

The other concern is the size.  If you haven't changed your size in years, it is safe to say you will most probably stay the same size.  As a back up I would contact a wedding dressmaker or alterations specialist for wedding gowns in your area, email her a picture and ask how difficult it would be to size up that dress without it looking tacky.  

I have done this successfully for brides who have brought a dress whether it was years ago or recently, that  was too small.   If you noticed I didn't say how difficult it would be to cut it down, because it is not as difficult to cut a dress down as to size it up.

Your dream dress, the perfect one for you, doesn't come around easily, as you are probably are aware of.  If you have put in the time to choose this dress and you aren't a slave to fashion,  you might want to get it.  

And of course you never have to be stuck with a dress.  You can sale it.  

Answer 20

Counting chickens before they hatch? Overall the styles are all the same so if it has 'sold out', I'm sure you can find another you love equally well. To buy a wedding dress when you aren't even engaged and plans haven't been put into action is very risky...

Answer 21

Do girls really judge each other by how fashionable their wedding dresses are? I suppose if you live in some snooty upscale nose in the air environment it might matter, but for those of us who live here down in reality world, wedding dresses are "judged" by how beautiful they look on the blushing beautiful bride to be!  

If you really love that dress AND it is on sale, I would buy it!!  In two years, you may not find anything as nice!  PLEASE, if you do not get proper instructions on how to properly store it, call your local dry cleaners.    

Answer 22

Don't buy the dress now.  Who knows what will happen in 2 years.  Plus, who knows if it will still fit in 2 years?  Or if you will still like it.

Also, have you tried the dress on?  You might love the dress on the mannequin in the store, but it might not suit you.  There are a bunch of dresses that I just absolutely loved, but they didn't love me.  I looked horrible in them.

The best thing for you to do would be to try it on and take pictures.  Also write down the name of the designer and the style number.  You might still be able to find it in 2 years if this is the dress you in fact end up picking.  If you can't find it then, at least you'll have pictures and you can find a seamstress who can duplicate it for you.

Answer 23

it depends if it is overly ornate the fashion will change, i say buy it if in a year you do not like it sell it, it is much better then wishing you bought it. My sister -in-law  bought her dress  a simple a line princess cut two years before her wedding.

EDIT:

Is your date set? If not do not get the dress i just read the person above me.

Answer 24

I wouldn't do it. You'll have it for 2 years just hanging in the closet... Waiting to be worn... lol There's the possibility of it getting discolored or moth-eaten or mildewy if it just hangs in the closet for 2 years!

Then there's the possibility that your body may change. You may gain or lose weight, your b***s or butt might grow or shrink, etc. If you are "intimate" with your boyfriend, there's always the possibility that you might get pregnant, which definitely changes women's bodies.

There's the risk that you might change your mind on the season or place you want to get married, too. The dress you love now might be good for a particular season or location, but what if you change your mind and want to get married in a different season or place in which that dress would be out of place?

And there's the possibility that your taste might change. For 2 years before I was engaged, I wanted a particular style of dress, and then after being engaged for a couple of months, my mind changed completely on what I want. The dress I bought is totally different from my original magazine clippings I had from before I was engaged.

Wait until you're engaged to go dress shopping. You'll find one that you will just fall in love with then, too, and you'll have a better idea about when & where you'll have your wedding, and what shape and style of dress will suit you then.

Answer 25

Do you and your boyfriend live together. What I am saying. Is yes, if you love the dress, get it. But, if you live together the idea of you coming home with a wedding dress when man knows he has 2 more years. It might scare him some. So, if you get it, I suggest sneaking it in, and stowing it away. Then slowly introduce the fact that you bought a dress. Start with stuff like random, what would you think honey if I already bought a dress. Just so you can get a feel of how he would take it. Also, if you buy it, let the store know you will need a good hanging bag to put it in. That or you may have to buy one. I wouldnt want it to get messed up.

Answer 26

I wouldn't do it! Two years is a long time and a lot can happen including a breakup. Let's say you guys break up and then you meet someone else. Your going to creep them out when they find out you already have your wedding dress. Plus storing the thing is going to be a pain not to mention unplanned weight gain or loss. Who knows what size you'll be two years from now. But hey who am I to say anything, if you want it then buy it. Worse case you could always wear it for halloween one year if things don't work out.  

Answer 27

Hey if you say that you want to get married in two years odds are that a ring may come your way soon. Buy the dress if you love it and you know you wouldn't change your mind on it (also if it fits you correctly); but don't buy the dress if you think you'll totally regret the decision later.

Answer 28

If you go to the designer's websites, you'll see that they still have their collections of the past 2 to 3years up. This is because dresses don't go out of style and will sell regardless. Gown sales will always be around.

This is really a question you should ask yourself. Do you really like your taste in what you bought two years ago? Do you think you'll like something else better later? What if you do? What will you do with a wedding dress in your closet for the next two years? Will it be ok or will it need to be maintained somehow?

Sales come and go.... if you can justify it logically and you know that for sure you two will get married then decide. Otherwise, take lots of pictures of it and just remember the designer and name of it and you'll surely find it again.

All the best!

Answer 29

When my husband and I started dating I loved the style of dresses that were out, but by the time we got married two years later, the style was gone--almost completely and I couldn't find a dress like that anymore.  I settled for my wedding gown and now I wish I hadn't.  If you are sure you are going to get married and you are sure this is the dress you want, get it.  Just keep in mind that your figure might change.

Answer 30

My opinion is a lot can happen in two years say for example you and him break up and you have this wedding dress and you get another bf and you do get engaged so what are you going to use the wedding dress you bought for your previous bf  to marry your present bf in, wouldn't that make you feel bad, or if your present bf found out you bought a wedding dress even though he I assumed hasn't asked you to marry him how would he react and what would he think, just a couple of thoughts?