Do I need a petticoat with this dress...?

I think it looks great with or without so I would go with what makes you feel comfortable!! You look stunning either way.. Good luck and congrats

I actually bought this dress for my reception dress... it is so much more stunning in person!! i am not wearing a slip. i am also not going to alter mine, i am just gonna bustle the train. since its almost a perfect fit as is... be comfortable on your day.... NO SLIP

I like it better without

I like the petticoat. I actually had my seamstress sew in more crinoline for more fullness. It was in between the layers of my dress (the top was satin and then there was a heavy structured under layer to hide all my bumps and lumps) , so the crinoline never touched my skin. That may be a good compromise for you.

I think it looks more elegant without it. It has a pretty flow to it.

Based on your bridesmaid's dresses and how uncomfortable it makes you, I would go without. The dress still looks amazing and you will be much happier on your day if you aren't uncomfortable!

What happens when you walk? Does the dress wrap around your legs if you don't have the petticoat on?

Remember, you'll be walking up and down the aisle -- not just standing in one place.

Au naturel

After the suggestions about it gathering between my legs, I put my dress on this afternoon (sans petticoat) and walked around for a while. It didn't get stuck between my legs after all. And actually, walking around in it made me more certain that I wont wear the undergarments. I liked the way the satiny material felt on my legs! Made me feel a bit sexy!