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Master December 2016

Anybody else worried future hubby won't like their dress?

mlw, on May 24, 2016 at 12:20 AM

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He's been dreaming of this day for over 20 years. He's pictured a long white dress, full veil, etc... Well, I chopped it, added a champagne sash and bolero. My veil is more mid-back. I'm not sure it feels or looks very bridal, and I am starting to worry it's gonna totally let him down, and he won't...

He's been dreaming of this day for over 20 years. He's pictured a long white dress, full veil, etc...

Well, I chopped it, added a champagne sash and bolero. My veil is more mid-back. I'm not sure it feels or looks very bridal, and I am starting to worry it's gonna totally let him down, and he won't like it Smiley sad

Is anybody else worried about FH reaction to their dress?

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  • Jersey
    Master November 2016
    Jersey ·
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    I worried about that while I was searching. I showed FH a bunch of the dresses I tried on (on the models). I discovered that we had very similar taste. After I found the one I wanted to purchase, I wasn't worried at all!! Honestly, he's not going to notice. He's just going to see me and that's all he's really looking for.

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  • Kiwi Kawaii
    Master August 2016
    Kiwi Kawaii ·
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    I was a little bit worried that the dress I picked won't really be his taste. But he keeps telling me he will love whatever I picked. He also reminded me if I feel beautiful he is happy.

    So, really there is no reason to worry. Your FH loves you. And he will love you all the same in whatever you wear. Or he should anyway!

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  • Jessica L
    Super August 2016
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    It's whatever you want .

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  • Brooke
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    Brooke ·
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    I could roll up in sweats and he would still cry. It's not about the dress...

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  • Mrs. Mac
    Master July 2016
    Mrs. Mac ·
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    I'm fairly confident he'll love it. Before I went dress shopping, I sent him a silhouette diagram and asked which he liked best. He and I were in agreement. I know he likes lace and my dress is lace, so we're good to go there. Smiley winking

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  • Margaux
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    Margaux ·
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    I think he'll hardly notice your dress, just be looking at you. Pick what you feel best in!

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  • Mikayla
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    Mikayla ·
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    No

    1. My dress is amazeballs

    2. I could walk down in a paper sack and FH would think I look amazing

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  • JoRocka
    Master September 2016
    JoRocka ·
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    He can see my ass. So no. He'll be happy.

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  • BicycleBuiltForTwo
    Master September 2016
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    Not at all! I know that whatever I choose and wear that day will be the most beautiful dress ever made in his eyes. I'm sure your FH will see what you chose as perfect for you, and he will think it is beautiful.

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  • Sam
    Super October 2016
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    It's all about how you feel in the dress. If you're happy and confident it will show and that's the most beautiful part. It doesn't really even matter what the dress looks like.

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  • FutureMrs.G
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    I was a little bit worried when I first started dress shopping. FH claims he never pays attention when I watch "Say Yes to the Dress," but he's made a few comments about some of the dresses (lol). He'd made enough comments where I knew he far preferred mermaid and/or fit-to-flare dresses. He's said more than once that he wants me to show off my body; however, he doesn't seem to take into account that I'm only 5 feet tall and anything that chops my body in half like that is going to look silly. I tried on a few while I was dress shopping and it was a whole lot of "nope." I ended up with an A-line, strapless, sweetheart neckline Maggie Sottero dress that hits at my natural waist and I added an underskirt to make it a little bit poofier than a traditional A-line, but still much smaller than a grand ball gown. I feel pretty and - even though my dress is not exactly what FH had been (very strongly) hinting that he wanted to see me wear - I know he'll still be blown away by the whole package on our wedding day. Our FHs may have had their preferences, but - the way I see it - the bride glows a heck of a lot more when she's comfortable and feeling beautiful than when she feels coerced into wearing a dress that is not "her." I think this is what really matters.

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  • Lorith
    Master May 2016
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    I was terrified for months of exactly that. He wanted the innnocent sweet princess look. But as I walked up to him and saw his face, it didn't matter. I was me. And after the ceremony he told me I was "perfect" the dress was "perfect". "Perfect" was his word of the day lol. Besides his smile said it all. Your FH will just be happy to see you. He might not even notice the dress until later.


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  • Lilhessie47
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    I picked a sleeveless dress and after talking to FH about bridesmaid dresses, he made a statement all dresses should have sleeves including brides. So I'm going to look into putting small sleeves on.


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  • Lilhessie47
    Dedicated August 2017
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    And these are the sleeves


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  • Colleen
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    I'm a little worried. He's very traditional regarding all the wedding stuff. I ordered my dress online and it came in a regular sized post box. When I didn't show him what I ordered, he jokingly asked if it was my wedding dress. He was surprised when I said yes. I also told him he had to get an ivory shirt to match my dress and he was surprised it wasn't white. I also mentioned just yesterday that my dress doesn't show much skin. He was anticipating a bright white strapless ballgown and I'm wearing an ivory lace dress with sleeves and no pouf. Hope he likes it!

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  • Jessica
    Master May 2016
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    No way! Your FH will love whatever you wear. The way my husband looked at me on our wedding day was unexplainable. He told me that I never looked so beautiful, and honestly I never felt more beautiful than I did on that day. Your happiness will shine through. Don't worry!

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  • MrsBBR
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    @Jen I did the same thing! Didn't give any hints or indication as to what I bought or liked, and he pointed to the style I picked saying he thought it would look best on me. It was so sweet, and so hard to keep a poker face!

    @OP I think your FH will be too excited about you coming down the aisle as his bride to nitpick over details.

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  • SailawaySomppi
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    This is why I was looking online in front of my FH and kept asking him what he thought of dresses... I really learned one thing... not a lot of ruffles lol

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  • JennV
    Master October 2017
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    He's going to love you no matter what you wear!

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  • BecomingBailey
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    A little, yes. But he's going to think I'm gorgeous no matter what because that's him. I also told him to take it to the grave if he doesn't like it hahahha

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