Covid ruined my dress appointment- what would you do?

How about go with 2, and the rest can join via zoom?

I'd go with 2. Honestly, this may become a blessing in disguise girl - a group if 8 will easily overwhelm you and make you second guess yourself. Because 8 voices telling you what they think is a lot! I'd pick 2 most important, then have the rest weigh in by video if you need them to. It'll really allow you to focus on what you like and what you're looking for.

View Quoted Comment How do I pick my 2nd one then 🤦🏼‍♀️ My mom will be 1 but the other is 3 grandmas, god mother, matron of honor, my FH mom n Gma

View Quoted Comment I would take your FH mom. Grandmas can watch from zoom. Or you can say that you want to surprise everyone! I know it's not ideal, but dress shopping is an intense experience with lots of emotions and lots of physical exertion from putting on the heavy dresses. And then to also have people talking over you? Trust me - you can do a few just you three and feel a lot better because no one will be stirring up drama or making it more complicated. I would set up a zoom room and have someone film as you try things on - it'll probably be more comfortable for everyone.

You gotta make do! I know it sucks because it’s not the experience you envisioned but it’s for everyone’s safety. I can’t suggest which two to choose, that is your choice ultimately but I would have it set up on zoom!

If it were me I’d go with 2 and personally I’d go with my mom and maid of honor. But idk who you’re closest to. Some shops don’t let you have 8 people anyway because it’s overwhelming and stressful with so many opinions.

I would definitely go now. You’re 13 months out which is a great amount of time but I would go sooner rather than later just Incase of delayed production time. Like PPs have said I would take your mom and your FH’s mom if you can. My FMIL is in a different state, so she joined via FaceTime when I picked my dress. If you can’t ask her, I would ask your MOH instead and have the rest of the group join via Zoom or other platforms. Good luck!

Since you're 13 months out you still have time but I think 8 is too many to take in general. Maybe bring your mom and FH mom or Maid of Honor. I would see those as being helpful in you getting dressed in your dress on your wedding day.

I'm dealing with the same situation. I had to reschedule my appointment to August 2nd and only can bring 2 girls. My bridesmaids where supposed to go with me so they can look at bridesmaids dresses. So what I'm doing is having 2 of my bridesmaids join me with my appointment and have the other 3 try and make an appointment for the same day at the same time. So we can be there together but technically not at the same appointment. If that doesn't work out then I'm just bringing 2 ladies and the others will just have to make an appointment for another time to get fitted for their dress. But like the one girl said this could be a blessing. To many opinions can really stress you out and confuse you. This is a blessing for me because I didn't want a certain person to come because they would try and get me to go with the cheapest option regardless of how it looks. And probably constantly have something negative to say about how much I'm spending. This person isn't in the wedding so now I can tell them that they really can't come because of the pandemic.

Honestly, 2 guests are great. 8 is a nightmare.

The girls are right. I’m a bridal stylist and I honestly feel that 8 is waaaaay too many to really get the full experience. What we encourage brides to do is bring 2 guests with them to shop, and then bring the others back when your dress comes in and you get to go to try it on again for the first time. This is so much better because you won’t have 8 different opinions flying at you. But then they are coming to see your dress that you already chose, and that they already know you love! At that appointment, they can help you choose your accessories so that they can be included in helping you complete your look. It is a win for everyone! Have fun shopping. 😊

I would do 2 and see if you can set up a zoom meeting

Honestly I would go now, with the whole COVID situation its taking longer for dresses to come in so better safe than sorry. I would go with Mom and MOH, mostly because your MOH is supposed to be your support system through this process. But, you might want to consider everyone's health beforehand, see if anyone has asthma or are above a certain age and count them out, just to be safe.

Dress shopping shouldn’t be by committee. I know it sounds like a great bonding thing, but it’s too many people. If you really want more, than postpone a few months. You can do one on one later for mother of bride/ grandma, etc for their dresses.