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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 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...

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??

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  • Jessica
    Expert June 2017
    Jessica ·
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    Mine wanted it to be a surprise. If he wants to go that's great.

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  • Mrs.Rosales2018
    Super September 2018
    Mrs.Rosales2018 ·
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    I'm very superstitious feel FH shouldn't see me until the ceremony

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  • Kelly
    Super September 2017
    Kelly ·
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    I didn't take mine with me. We're also not seeing each other before the ceremony. I want to see his eyes light up when I first walk down the aisle. I want that "moment" no matter how cliche or outdated it seems.

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  • Melissa
    Master March 2018
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    I think this is personal preference. My fh doesn't want to hear a single detail about my dress. He wants to be totally surprised.

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  • E.V.
    VIP November 2017
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    It's whatever works for each couple. My FH wants to be surprised and doesn't want to know anything about my dress or how I will look on the wedding day. I had to even convince him to let me tell him my dress has blush in it so that he wouldn't expect all white the day of.

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  • K
    Expert May 2017
    Kristin ·
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    My FH wants the surprise. He doesn't want to see nothing. He didn't even want to see my headpiece

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  • Jaylynn
    Super November 2017
    Jaylynn ·
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    My FH struggles. He is dying to know what my dress looks like and I am dying to show him, but he did not go shopping with me. He wants to be surprised just a tiny bit more than he wants to know. I would not have been comfortable having him there, but then I was not altogether comfortable trying dresses on at all and ultimately decided to order online. I don't think there is anything wrong if you want to share this time together and I understand the impulse. When you share everything with someone, it is hard to keep anything from them! Do what makes you happy!

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  • Madelayna
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    My FH doesn't want to know anything about the dress. He wants to be completely surprised. I mentioned the veil and my hair and makeup and he said "I'm going to be so awestruck by you on our wedding day anyway so seeing that stuff is okay" So he'll probably get to see a veil if I choose to wear one and any bridal jewelry or shoes. I keep with tradition with the dress though.

    And to be honest whenever I watch Say Yes To the Dress I always cringe when the fiancé is there. It's so obvious how the bride is dying to impress him the whole time and I feel like it just becomes about that. When it's just the bride and family or friends I think it's easier on the bride because while she wants to impress the entourage, their opinions aren't as hard as the fiancé's would be. If I found a dress I really loved and FH wasn't as optimistic it would break my heart.

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  • Erika.
    Devoted May 2018
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    Mine has no desire to go or even look at dresses online with me. He wants to be 100% surprised. But this is also 100% personal choice. I think it would be a nice experience for the two of you Smiley smile

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  • J. Clo
    Master May 2018
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    Totally a personal choice. I did not bring FH as I did not want him clouding my judgment. Plus he says I look nice in practically everything. Each person that went with me (3 adults and 2 kids under the age of 7) had a role. My Mom held the budget line, my sister was brutally honest, and a former bridal consultant who forced me to really look at what I FELT bridal in. The two kids told me all the dresses were either shiny or flowery and just kept me laughing with their reviews.

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  • S. Suarez
    Super March 2018
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    Neither my fiancé nor I wanted him to come dress shopping, but he did tell me what he'd love to see me in. I listened and chose something we both love. If you don't mind taking him, and he wants to go, take him. Don't let the opinions of others tarnish your experience!

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  • Ems
    Devoted October 2017
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    I found it impossible to keep such a big thing a secret from the one person that I tell everything to , so he's definitely seen a picture of my dress. He's never seen the dress in person or on me, and I think that will help to retain the wow factor and surprise on the big day.

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  • MrsBurkes2020
    Super October 2020
    MrsBurkes2020 ·
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    I say let me come & check them out.. But don't let him know which one you picked, that'll be the surprise

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  • Samtoine2017
    VIP May 2017
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    I went alone to all of my dress appointments but he's seen my dress in pictures and it's hanging on our closet door so technically he can look at it whenever he wants.

    I think if he wants to be involved, there's nothing wrong with that. Go for it.

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  • PerfectlyPolin
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    My fiancé is very superstitious so this would be a big fat no from us

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  • Meetthetunstalls
    Savvy June 2018
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    I personally wouldn't want mine to come , I want him to be surprised and he wants the same . He's gonna be your husband he will love you in anything you pick out without him . Totally your decision and best of luck on your journey Smiley smile

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  • Malwen107
    VIP October 2018
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    My FH wants to be surprised. I have asked him. I have mixed feelings about it. As long as the fiance is supportive and not creepy controlling like on SYTTD "this dress is really for me! " I say do whatever works for you both (as long as you're comfortable with it!)

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  • Ellenwood2018
    Expert May 2018
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    I did - he was a big help - I found my dress early but kept trying on others and he kept telling me- yes these dresses are great but you've all ready fallen in love - lets go get it - and we did

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  • Victoria
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    I'm having a hard time not showing FH my dress, but I knew that dress shopping was an experience I wanted with my mom, sister, and other family/friends. Plus I'm hoping we can get some cute first look pictures since he hasn't seen me!

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  • Autumn
    Dedicated June 2017
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    I couldn't bring my FH shopping because he just loves having opinions! He honestly just loves to make comments on anything so giving him a time to make comments that he probably doesn't even feel strongly about was going to just confuse me. No need!

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