When To Shop For Your Wedding Dress in Kenya
Wedding dress shopping in Kenya is a lot of fun for many newly-engaged ladies. However, how and when should you begin the search for your amazing wedding dress? It mostly depends on where and how you are buying your wedding gowns in Nairobi. Depending on whether you choose a custom made, bridal store, pre-loved or off the rack wedding gowns, the time it takes to order will differ. We look into how much time time all these types of wedding dresses will take to get.
- Custom Made: Such a wedding gown is best scheduled to be created and fitted in between 9 and 12 months. It will take at least 6 months to design and customise the wedding dress in Nairobi from top to bottom, not to mention the amount of time it will take to factor in dress fittings and alterations if any. The length of time varies between designers and also the intricacies of the custom made wedding gown you would like to have for your big day. Typically, you would choose a designer, discuss your vision for the wedding dress based on your personal preferences and style then discuss a timeline for the entire design and creation process. Keep in mind that many custom made wedding dresses can be more expensive depending on the designer and the intricacies of the design you choose eventually.
- Bridal Store: For some brides, they prefer getting into a bridal store and looking at the catalogues. In bridal stores such as Sidai Brides in Nairobi, you have access to a bridal consultant who will guide you accordingly as you choose a wedding gown based on your personal preferences, what’s in, your body proportions and so much more. Once you find a design you like, the wedding dresses can take 4-6 months to arrive. It is best to give 6 to 8 months just to be safe in case you need alterations. Another advantage to getting a bridal store wedding gown is that you can find accessories and bridal shoes that compliment your dress without going to another bridal shop.
- Pre-loved Gown: Such wedding gowns have typically been worn before. If you have this option, you can choose one 4-6 months before your wedding as long as the fit and quality are as per your preferences. Sometimes brides in Nairobi are advised to choose the pre-loved wedding gowns 8-10 months in advance in order to minimise risk just in case they decide otherwise and have to order an alternative.
- Buying Off the Rack: These are mostly available on a bridal sale or discount and is a great option if you have a tight budget for your wedding gown. It is also awesome for you if you have a standard body size since it will require little to no alterations. For such wedding dresses, you can find one 2 to 3 months before your wedding day depending on how many alterations you will need. At Sidai Brides in Nairobi, we have a wide array of such wedding dresses and will guide you appropriately as you make your choice.
Book an appointment today at Sidai Brides for all your wedding dress shopping needs. We look forward to serving you!