Not that you need any coaxing, but you should start dress shopping around
8 to 10 months before the wedding. It can take up to two months to find
the right gown and then four months for the dress to be custom made to
fit your body. The first fitting usually happens six to eight weeks
prior to “I do.” Give yourself plenty of time and keep in mind that the
sooner you start shopping, the less likely you’ll feel rushed and make a
quick decision that you may regret later.