A. After you place an order, you will receive a processing email letting you know your order was received. Next, you will receive a confirmation email with an estimated ship date for your order. Lastly, you will be sent a shipped email with a tracking number for your package. If for some reason the item you order is not available before your wear date, we will notify you after your order has been processed and suggest other products very similar to what you were looking for, your card will not be charged until we can fulfill your order. Some dresses are in stock or will be ready within 10 days. If such a case exist were the dress will take longer we will look at your need and wear date to make sure we can get it in time. All orders will receive an estimated ship date within 3 days from your order. The shipping method takes place from the estimated shipping date not from the date of your order and all shipping days are business days not weekends or holidays included