I think it depends on what you're comfortable. I wanted to wait until I was closer to my goal weight myself, but I found that I needed to pick my dress in order to keep planning.

So, I ordered my dress a week ago at my current weight. If I lose any weight, they can always take it in. But, I was happy with how I looked in it at my current weight so even if nothing changes I'm happy. Personally, I could never order it in a smaller size than what I am. There's enough pressure and stress with planning a wedding, I don't need more worrying about how I'm going to fit into my dress!

All the dress stores here in Canada say you need 6 months to order your dress. Just something to keep in mind.

Good luck!

I already got my dress and have put on a couple of pounds since then....I get anxiety that I won't fit into my dress! The dress I bought was nothing that I would ever think that I would buy! I wanted strapless and short kinda form fitting...well I got strapless but its long and poofy. It will be hemmed to be T length and some of the toile will come out...I love it its comfortable and light and airy...plus it has pockets....:happy:

I bought my dress at the size I am now. It is better to go big than small. So much easier to have it taken in than having it let out. They only give you about a 1/2 inch seam on the sides so if you need to let it out for whatever reason it can be difficult. Remember wedding dresses run 1-2 sizes smaller than normal clothing sizes so don't pay attention to the dress size. Be proud of who you are and remember you are beautiful!

I wrote this in my welcome post. But i actually purchased my dress two sizes smaller. My thinking was that the dress could be let out a size and I was already close to fitting in that size, so if i only lost a few i would be okay. The dress can also be altered down 3 sizes so if i REALLY got my butt in gear I could take it down as needed! I am proud to say that it now fits, but I would love to alter it down. When is your wedding? If you are going to be ordering a dress they typically 5-8 months to come in with another 1-2 months for alterations before the big day. I would give yourself plenty of time to find a dress and make sure it comes in on time for alterations. Unless you happen to find a sample dress in your size!

I'm getting married in October :-/ And although I've been looking for awhile, I can't find any dresses that I like. At this point, I'm considering going the dressmaker route.

I also haven't found the dress I want. I wanted a non-white dress that I can continue to wear after the wedding (and on the honeymoon) and was wondering how the dress maker thing worked. Do you know how long it takes or how much it costs generally?

what about this!? http://www.lightinthebox.com/Audrey-Hepburn-Funny-Face-Ball-Gown-Bateau-Knee-length-Satin-Tulle--WSM0363-_p61496.html

Yes --- I too bought for the size I am --- and hope to heck that I lose weight! (which I have thanks to MFP!)

I had lost about 15 lbs when I bought my dress and I ordered it in the size I was then. I have lost 5 lbs more since. I will just get it altered smaller if I need to!