Afraid to go dress shopping?

I was also really nervous too. Terribly afraid that nothing would be flattering. It was actually a lot of fun! Be open to different things and don't be too hard on yourself.

You have to go try! You never know what really looks good on you and what doesn't until you actually put it on. Plus the consultants there are to help you and also you're bringing people that you're close to so that you have extra confidence.

I thought it was just me! I feel very nervous about it as well. I'm not really sure why, either. Maybe it's just overall jitters because once you put on that dress, it's real. Maybe for me at least, it's the transition from the wedding feeling abstract to "oh damn, shit's getting real."

I did! I have been engaged since Dec, 14 and only started planning in mid January. Went dress shopping on 1/30, found the dress I wanted and put a deposit down on it. So far I've got the venue, dress, and the caterer locked in. I also have my photographer booked. I'd say I've gotten a lot accomplished in a short amount of time, but I feel like I've got a lot more to go. I'm starting to enjoy the process though. Just pick a date and stick to it. You might surprise yourself and find "the one".

I was the same way! I'm plus sized and I stressed myself thinking about it. The girls at DB were super sweet and my associate just helped me zip up and zip down which made trying on dresses more comfortable to me. I had fun and can't wait to go back with my MOH

I do. I'm 40lbs heavier than I should be and I'm putting it off like mad. Ugh!

You're definitely not alone! I can find a dress to wear to almost any event, but when it comes to finding a wedding dress, I'm extremely hesitant.

I was pretty blasé about trying on dresses too but finally did it when two friends kinda forced me to do it. Turned out great and it was a fun day. Just a little bit of advice for you, keep an open mind when you shop. I tried on every style (mermaid, ball gown, etc) and it was great to see what complemented my body.

I had to have my dress before I could plan a wedding. If I could't find a dress I liked I couldn't do a big wedding. I know that seems silly but I was self conscious. But I found my perfect dress! Happy Shopping!

I'm mostly worried about finding something I'm happy with on short notice and on my budget. I'm also scared of going alone so I feel you. My family and friends all live at least 3 hours away.

You are normal! I had such anxiety the day I went dress shopping that I was literally shaking when I got there. Part of it was that there really wasn't any dress that spoke to me ahead of time. Part of it was that I knew my mom and I wouldn't see eye to eye on dress styles. It took me a weekend of staring at a picture of the dress that I liked the most and going back alone to decide on the one I wound up purchasing. Don't expect to have that "this is the one" moment. I didn't. Not everyone does. I got a call today that my dress was delivered to the bridal shop. I have a feeling that I will have that emotional moment when I go for my first fitting in a few weeks. Don't stress. Have fun. You don't have to pick a dress the first day. Good luck!

I understand I have no desire to try on a wedding dress cuz I'm terrified I'm going to look like a cow in all of them... I hope that's normal?

There are so many dresses out there to try on and one will be complementary to your figure. I have helped out as brides at a formal consignment store who were choosing between different dress styles. It is AMAZING how one dress may bring out the areas you do not want to show and how another totally hides it.

This is a one time opportunity, enjoy the experience!

Ahh I'm so happy that I am not crazy! My BM's have all been hounding me, giving me little pushes to get stuff done. They all have been saying that once I have my dress it will make them all feel so much better haha. The way I described how I was feeling was i can see a gorgeous bride, but where my face should be its just fuzzy! I hope once I get into a dress or two that changes.

I was nervous too before I went! I'm super self conscious about my body, but trust me once you start trying on dress you will see yourself and how beautiful you are.

I was shaking a little from nerves as I was putting on my first dress I tried on, but when I saw myself in the mirror and that I didn't look half bad, it started to be fun.

Yes, I was the same way! My jitters were definitely related to body issues and how things would fit/look. But, I'd started dieting back in Oct and when I started dress shopping I was down about 30 lbs. It turned out to be a great experience! I tried on lots of pretty dresses and ended up buying the 2nd one at the first shop and canceled my other appts for that weekend. The hardest part is just calling to make the appts. After that, the rest falls into place.

I'm so nervous! I'm 25 lbs over where I usually am, and will lose that weight in the next 6 months. I'm so afraid it will throw me off picking a dress that will look great on skinnier-me. And I'll probably have to find my dress alone - the first 2 salons I'm going to, with my mom and sisters, only carry 1 of my favorite 4 designers. I have to come home and shop alone to try on the other 3 - I'm kind of scared that shopping alone will screw with my perceptions, and I'll end up buying something not-great.