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TaylorCova
Dedicated June 2018

Bringing Fiance wedding dress shopping!

TaylorCova, on April 26, 2017 at 10:09 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 46

How do you all feel about this? Why is it such a taboo thing? My fiancé is obviously my best friend and he wants to go and I think it's a good idea to include him on this special day, at least for the first time trying on dresses. I get you want that surprise but either way your FH will be blown away when you are all done up for your wedding day. At first my mom didn't want it but she knows I'm not really traditional and understands it's our wedding.

What ya think??

46 Comments

Latest activity by Jamillah Danielle , on March 11, 2018 at 4:51 AM
  • Bemyguest
    Master April 2017
    Bemyguest ·
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    Mine had no desire to come. If yours wants too, more power to him. Be aware his opinions and your opinions may not match up.

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  • Future Mrs. T
    Expert May 2018
    Future Mrs. T ·
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    Mine wants the surprise - but if your FH wants to help pick it out, go for it! It's your day, do whatcha want!

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  • TaylorCova
    Dedicated June 2018
    TaylorCova ·
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    So far we both have pretty similar taste of the dress,,lace and mermaid or trumpet style, but I did let him know that ultimately I am picking what I loveSmiley smile

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  • N
    Master December 2016
    Nancy ·
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    If he wants to go, great. I think it is fun to surprise him though. There are so few traditions left anymore.

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  • P
    Master April 2018
    Powers2 ·
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    This is a personal choice. Do what feels right.

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  • M
    VIP November 2017
    M ·
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    Mine knew it was supposed to be a fun girls day for me and my best friend since high school. He also wanted everything to be a complete surprise for him. If your FH wants to go I think that's great but prepare yourself for the possibility that his opinions may not match yours.

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  • A
    Super September 2017
    Al ·
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    I wanted my FH to go dress shopping with me but I'm glad he didn't because I hated every dress (small budget = not many options). Now that I do have the dress I like the idea of a surprise so I'm excited. Do whatever works for you guys!

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  • TugBride
    Expert October 2018
    TugBride ·
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    So far mine has come with me to every dress shopping adventure I have been on.

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  • KittyPrawn
    Master June 2017
    KittyPrawn ·
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    My mom is insisting that FH cannot see the dress before the wedding. I didn't particularly care, but FH didn't have any interest in coming anyway.

    If he wants to be a part of it and you value his opinion, that's great. If the surprise/First Look is important to you, you might miss out on that reaction shot.

    We really can't tell you what's right for you, your relationship or your wedding.

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  • Audrey
    Expert September 2017
    Audrey ·
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    I mean obviously we're marrying different people but going clothes shopping with my FH is a PITA under the most stress free of circumstances, so the idea of bringing him along for the ride on dress day was not a thing I was interested in. Totally personal decision though -- if you guys have a dynamic where clothes shopping together is fun and you don't think it will take away from the wedding day, go for it!

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  • Red2018
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    Red2018 ·
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    My FH had no desire to come. He wouldn't even look at me in a picture of me in a dress I did not buy. He wouldn't look at my veil. It is so important to him for him to be surprised

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  • herecometheclarks
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    I took mine the second time I went shopping. We went to DB and it was great! Didn't feel weird at all. I didn't think I'd find my dress that day though, and I didn't. I think I'm gonna order mine online so it won't end up being an issue with the actual dress but I don't know if I'd mind if I did find one at DB I liked

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  • xjoyceee
    Expert July 2017
    xjoyceee ·
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    Mine would have no opinion if I took him. He's one of those guys that says I look beautiful in everything, so I think he'd be the same with my wedding gown! And I really like the idea of our first look being on our wedding day, with me all dressed up in my veil and everything. I want it to be a surprise.

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  • Kristin
    Super August 2017
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    After about 6 shops I bought a dress I was not crazy about and came home grumpy. My FH told me to make an appointment for a shop that was in the area I had not gone to yet that he know his niece got prom dresses from. He took me to see what I didn't like. He had me try on a dress that I would have never thought to try on and I was stunning. When I came out for him to see his jaw dropped and he blushed and shook his head yes when I asked is this the one. To me it will make the day that much special. And the dress you try on is not your wedding dress. It is a sample and then your order your wedding dress for those that are superstitious.

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  • Erin
    Expert July 2017
    Erin ·
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    My FH didn't want to come bc he wanted to be surprised. But if he had wanted to come, I would have been okay with it. It's whatever you and FH want your wedding experience to be.

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  • TheeOne2Love
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    NO way. not even close lol. I didn't ask him because I didn't want him there. I actually didn't let anyone see my dress but my mom. I want EVERYONE to have the element of surprise on my wedding day. I don't want the " oh you look cute in the dress you showed me" face on lol But if it works for you than go for it. But its a no for me

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  • KCJV
    Super February 2018
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    My FH is adament about not seeing me in a wedding dress until the wedding day. He didn't even want to see pictures of dresses I tried on but didn't buy.

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  • Meaghan
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    Meaghan ·
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    It's something I personally don't want to do because I want to surprise him, but it's just a personal preference thing. I think it's fine to bring him if that is what you want!

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  • Staci
    Super February 2018
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    Can he pick out styles of gowns he would like you in? Or let him come and don't tell him which one you picked?

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  • Chivy
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    He can go with you to try on dresses but you shouldn't tell him which one you decide on. Unless you plan on seeing each other before the ceremony.

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