i started my dresses hunting 6 months before my big day, most of my friends ordered their wedding dresses online, frankly speaking it's quite cheap, but be aware you are contacting derectly with a factory, cuz that will make sure you will get a better price, $299 for my dresses at "weddingdress-evangeline.com", i think it's pretty good, and my dresses were fabulous when i open it up, what a joyfull moment when i dressed in my big day!!!