8–12 months

• Start your dress search

• Order your dress now so you'll have plenty of time to attend fittings.
• Get a swatch of fabric from your dress so that you can match shoes and other accessories.
• Make shopping for accessories and choosing a hairstyle easier by taking front and back photos of yourself in your dress.

3–6 months

• Shop for your accessories:
  Bra/panties
  Hosiery
  Headpiece
  Veil
  Petticoat/slip
  Gloves
  Jewellery
  Wrap or shawl
  Handbag
  Garter

2–3 months

• Attend your first fitting; bring your shoes, lingerie and accessories with you.
• Attend your final wedding-dress fitting.

1-2 weeks

• Pick up your wedding dress. Try it on one last time before you leave the salon to make certain that it fits just right.