Calm Answer
Yes — 6 months can work, but it changes how we plan. At Mizz Rio, the calm, optimum timeline is 8 months production + 8 weeks for alterations so you’re making decisions because you’re ready — not because you’re under pressure. If you’re at 6 months, we can still create your look, but the alterations window becomes tighter, and your fittings need to be planned earlier and more efficiently.
The Mizz Rio timelines
The calm plan (recommended)
8 months production + 8 - 10 weeks alterations
This protects you from rushed decisions and leaves space for fittings to refine shape, comfort, movement, and finishing.
The faster plan
6 months
Possible — however:
- your decision-making phase needs to be more decisive
- your fittings/alterations window will be shorter
- we’ll plan fittings earlier and keep any changes tight and intentional
The urgent plan
4 months or below
This may be possible, however:
- rush order fees may apply (depends on production capacity at time of ordering)
- alterations time is significantly shortened
- not every design is suitable for this timeframe
Translation: We can move very fast in production but it means that decisions are needed without any delay and you would need to be available as needed for alterations
What changes at 6 months (so you don’t spiral)
At 12 months you can browse.
At 6 months you need an edit.
Here’s what we do to keep it calm:
- Silhouette direction first (what line actually works for you)
- Fabric route next (structure vs movement)
- Then details (because details are easy to overthink)
This stops you wasting weeks trying on everything. Multiple appointments and multiple try ons regardless of timeframe can lead to further confusion.
The calm action plan if your wedding is in 6 months
Week 1–2: Private consult → silhouette + fabric direction + plan
Week 3–4: Confirm design route + lock production slot
Month 2–4: Production updates + controlled decisions
Final 8 weeks (ideal): Alterations/fittings
If you’re at 6 months, we may compress this — but we do it intentionally and work together to best use the time available.
When rush fees might apply (and why)
Rush isn’t a penalty — it’s down to resources. Under 4 months, we may need to prioritise your order in production, which can incur a fee depending on workload and feasibility at the time. It also means separate express shipping which also has a fee attached.