How Do Wedding Dress Fittings Progress? Fitting and Delivery Process | AKAY Guide
Choosing a wedding dress is, in fact, just the beginning of the process. The fitting and delivery process, which progresses according to the bride-to-be's measurements, the structure of the chosen model, and any requested design modifications, is one of the most crucial stages in ensuring the wedding dress reaches its final form.
At AKAY, the process for every wedding dress does not proceed in the same way. Whether the chosen product will be custom-made, based on a ready-made model, or modified from an existing design directly affects the fitting schedule. Therefore, it is not accurate to speak of a standard number of fittings applicable to everyone.
The goal is not to have as few or as many fittings as possible, but rather to conduct enough fittings to ensure the wedding dress reaches its correct form for the delivery day.
How Many Fittings Does a Wedding Dress Require?
The number of fittings for wedding dresses can vary depending on the model, production method, the bride-to-be's measurements, and the changes to be made to the design.
At AKAY, the fitting plan is created by a professional team and consultant according to the production process determined during the ordering phase. The fitting needs for a custom-made wedding dress, prepared from scratch, may not be the same as those for a design adapted to the bride-to-be from an existing size.
Similarly, customizations such as neckline changes, adding sleeves, re-adjusting skirt volume, train modifications, or different handicraft details can also affect the process.
For this reason, at AKAY, instead of a fixed number of fittings, a personalized plan is made for each bride-to-be's order with the assistance of a consultant. The necessary number of fittings is determined during the process by your consultant and the relevant team.
The Beginning of the Wedding Dress's Personalized Journey
One of the most important stages when placing a wedding dress order is professional measurement taking.
It is not enough to take just a few basic measurements of the body. Different points are evaluated according to the structure of the chosen model, and the proportions of the wedding dress on the body are taken into account.
Especially for corseted, boned, voluminous-skirted, or form-fitting wedding dresses, even a difference of a few centimeters can affect the overall appearance of the design. Therefore, the measurement process is carried out to ensure that the wedding dress not only "fits" the body but also creates the intended silhouette of the design.
The measurements taken at AKAY, along with the chosen model and the design details agreed upon during the order, form the basis of the production or modification process.
Evaluation of Silhouette and Overall Stance
The first fitting is often an important stage for evaluating the overall appearance of the design on the bride-to-be's body, rather than simply seeing the completed wedding dress.
Waist, bust, hip, shoulder, and skirt proportions can be examined; the corset structure, neckline height, straps, or various structural details can be re-evaluated according to the wedding dress design.
It is perfectly natural for the wedding dress not to be in its final state at this stage. Changes in body measurements during the fitting processes are also taken into account by the consultant.
Especially in custom production, a fitting is not just a check but also part of the creative process where the design continues to be shaped according to the bride-to-be's body.
Perfecting the Details
The fit of the wedding dress on the body, hem length, train, sleeve or strap structure, and customizations specified in the order are checked. If required by the design, the placement of details such as lace, appliques, embroidery, and similar elements can also be evaluated during this process.
A fitting is conducted to see the results of the work done and to determine any new adjustments if necessary.
Therefore, it is important for the bride-to-be to be in communication with her consultant and the professional team during the fitting process. The goal is not only for the wedding dress to look aesthetically beautiful but also to integrate with the bride-to-be's body, movements, and use on the wedding day.
It is also beneficial to inform your consultant and wear important accessories, such as the shoes to be worn with the wedding dress, during the fitting process. Especially for evaluating the hem length, the height of the shoes to be worn can be important.
The aim at this stage is to ensure that the bride-to-be carries a design that is not only beautiful but also correctly prepared on her wedding day.
How Are Fitting Dates Determined?
The fitting schedule is also not the same for every order.
The process is created considering the production method of the product, delivery date, changes to be made, and workshop planning. During the periods when the bride-to-be needs to come for fittings or delivery, she is informed via the contact information shared during the order.
Therefore, it is important that the phone number and other contact information provided during the order are up-to-date.
The necessary information during the fitting and delivery process is provided through these communication channels, and your consultant will contact you at the appropriate stages.
The Delivery of a Wedding Dress Is Not Just the Delivery of a Product
At AKAY, the delivery stage is not merely seen as preparing the wedding dress and handing it over to the bride-to-be.
A wedding dress is not a standard textile product made for daily use. Its structure can contain extremely delicate elements such as corsets, boning, different layers, tulle, lace, handiwork, appliques, special fabrics, and long trains.
Therefore, a wedding dress should not be treated like a normal dress or evening gown.
Considering its structure and preparation method, a wedding dress is almost a special costume. Its features must be taken into account at many stages, from transport to storage, from wearing to cleaning.
How to Wear the Wedding Dress Is Explained During Delivery
Wearing some wedding dresses is not just about zipping them up.
Corseted models, laced structures, layered skirts, trains, detachable parts, or different closure systems may require a specific order of use.
During delivery, if deemed necessary, the bride-to-be is informed about how to wear, remove, and use the special parts of the wedding dress.
Having the person who will help the bride wear the dress on the wedding day know these details can make the process much smoother.
How Should the Wedding Dress Be Transported?
Wedding dresses require care during transport, especially if they have voluminous skirts, trains, or delicate embellishments.
Compressing the product, placing heavy items on it, or folding it improperly for a long time can affect its shape and delicate details.
During delivery, necessary information regarding how to transport the product according to its structure is shared. It is also beneficial for the bride-to-be to share her transportation plan to the wedding venue or another city with her consultant.
Proper transportation of the wedding dress is an important part of preserving the care shown in the workshop and during fittings until the wedding day.
Storage and Care Are Also Part of the Wedding Dress
How the delivered wedding dress is stored and kept until the wedding day is also important.
The needs of every fabric and every design are not the same. An heavily embellished wedding dress may not be suitable for storage in the same way as a very light tulle-dominated design.
It is not recommended to keep the wedding dress in unsuitable conditions for a long time, compress it, or put pressure on its delicate parts.
Therefore, it is important to get information about storage and care points to consider according to the wedding dress's structure during delivery.
Wedding Dress Cleaning Requires Special Expertise
Wedding dress cleaning should not be approached with the same methods used for daily clothes.
Different fabrics, laces, beads, stones, glued or hand-crafted details may react differently to cleaning processes.
Therefore, random methods should not be applied for wedding dress cleaning; actions should be taken considering the product's structure.
Especially if the wedding dress is intended to be preserved after the wedding, it is important that the cleaning process is evaluated by professionals who understand the product's characteristics.
Part of a Collective Experience
AKAY's fitting and delivery approach does not consist merely of certain procedures.
Since 1976, within the ongoing wedding dress production and design experience, work has been done with various fabrics, sizes, models, handiwork, and usage conditions over the years. The approach followed in the fitting and delivery stages today is the result of sectoral collective knowledge and experience.
Many small details, from where to hold a wedding dress to how to store it, from how to evaluate a specific detail during a fitting to its use on the wedding day, are part of this expertise acquired over the years.
Because a wedding dress is not an ordinary garment. It is often a highly special design, prepared for months, featuring personalized adjustments, and to be used on one of the most special days of life.
Delivery Moment Is the Final Check of the Process
The delivery of the wedding dress is the final stage of a long design and fitting process.
At this stage, not only is the product delivered, but also necessary information is shared to help the bride-to-be properly protect the product until the wedding day and use it correctly on the wedding day.
Knowing the points to consider regarding wearing, transporting, storing, and caring for the wedding dress, according to its features, ensures that the design is used in its most accurate form.
At AKAY, from order to measurement taking, from fittings to delivery day, the entire process follows the same approach: not just producing the wedding dress, but completing it correctly and specifically for the bride-to-be.
Therefore, how many fittings will be done or exactly how the process will proceed cannot be explained by a single number or a standard calendar. Every wedding dress, every design, and every bride-to-be is different.
AKAY consultants and the professional team plan the fitting and delivery process according to the features of the chosen wedding dress; they communicate with the bride-to-be at the necessary stages and collectively manage the process until the wedding dress is ready for the wedding day.