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I don't think you're being unreasonable, RebMik. There's no good reason why the dresses NEED to be ordered six months ahead of time, especially since it's not like black is a seasonal color that might not be available later. In fact, you might want to frame it to her that it would be easier for everyone to wait until February (after the holidays, maybe people will have gotten their tax refunds, etc.). I know I'm always strapped for cash at this time of year -- and I'm not getting married in January!
I think if those are primary reasons, it won't make her feel like your wedding is the problem, but that it's just more sensible for everyone involved. People always forget what a strain the holidays are on the pocketbook until we're up to our necks in them again.
(Btw, I applaud your dedication to fiscal responsibility. While I get KitKat's point about credit cards being a useful option, I've been bitten already by credit card companies deciding to randomly more than DOUBLE my interest rate for NO reason recently. So, while I used to be an excellent customer for them, using my card regularly, paying it off religiously, now it's definitely not what's in my wallet on principle alone. I use debit almost exclusively, except for one teeny-tiny purchase every month to keep my accounts current.)
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