Brides should seriously consider getting a wedding dress made for them, especially if they're a difficult size like me. I started looking into getting my dress custom made after being unsatisfied with the styles, cost/quality ratio at places like David's Bridal, and worrying about not being able to find a dress in time.
Lana made it incredibly easy to get my dress. We talked over the design then the fittings started. The dress I ended up with was different from what I thought I would get, but I love it. She has an eye for what looks good and can work to a tight or short schedule. The end result is a fabulous, quality dress for a little more than what the warehouses would charge, especially if you consider how much alterations cost. Sure, you could also get a knockoff dress online that is made overseas for a fraction of the cost, but I'm not going to leave it up to chance that I'll like it or it turns out OK. The sizing charts of existing stores are misleading enough.