Dress shopping alone?

I wouldn't recommend going yourself. Its always good to have someone confirm that you look good in it and make sure its you!

No, it is not weird. I went with one other person and it believe it was easier that way. The dress is meant to be yours, so sometimes to many people can be hard. maybe you can facetime your mom or send pictures of the dresses you like as you are at your appointment to try and include her. My mom was also not at my appointment since she lives so far away, but we were sending pictures the whole time and called her at the end to ask her what she thought.

It's not weird at all. The first time I went, I brought a group and their opinions became overwhelming. I went again by myself and got a much clearer idea of what I actually liked, not just what my friends and family liked.

I'm in the same boat, just moved to another state where I have no friends aside from my fiancés friends wives... I've gone twice alone and FaceTime my bestie as well the consultants are always sweet and supportive. As long as you know your budget, your ideal style and you're firm on those you won't have a problem. It's been fun for me so far. You've got this!!!

It's not weird. Contrary to what Karie said, I would definitely recommend it. Without the opinions of others you can really decide what YOU like.

Plus, if your shop allows it, you can take pics and post them here for opinions if you're unsure about some of your options.

It's not weird at all. I prefer to shop alone, but I found my dress with one friend. I'll be going to my fittings alone too!

I went by myself the first time and it made me sad. I then traveled to see my mom and went with her and had a BLAST! Don't go alone the first time!

I had the same experience as Nicole. The first time I went I took several people with me and it was very overwhelming. The second time it was just me and the last, when I actually found my dress, my mom was with me and I felt so much more relaxed. Have fun shopping!

I went by myself, and the lady that worked there goes to me " Come back tomorrow, bring your mom" ....... it was a last minute appointment over the phone ( I was in the area and asked if I could go in and try some dresses on, and they said sure, no problem) so I didn't really get annoyed, I actually laughed inside, because EVERYONE mistakes me for much younger than I am ( I am 30, butt easily get 24)

but to answer your question, given that I was willing to try on dresses ALONE, makes it totally normal in my book. do what makes YOU comfortable.

Its not weird to go alone if its what you have to do. Of course it'd be nice to have friends with. But if not just make sure pics are taken of you in each dress so that you can look and compare.

I say go for it. I went the first time with my mom, and she totally pressured me. I went back alone and enjoyed it more.

I went alone the first time (at the recommendation of a close friend who had just gotten married). I didn't have any idea what I wanted for a dress, so I was able to let the consultant put me in what she thought would fit my body type. Then I was able to make comments about what I did/didn't like from there. I have been 2 more times since, and brought 1-2 people on those trips. Having a better idea of what I liked made it less overwhelming once people joined.

I had 5 people for my first dress and was really uncomfortable with that many people to be honest. I ended up buying a dress that I realized I didn't love because I felt pressured and only tried on a couple dresses because I felt weird trying them on in front of so many people.

The second time I went (after major dress regret), I had only 2 people with me and it was much better. I would have personally loved going alone, but I also do not like being the center of attention and get uncomfortable with it.

If you choose to have people go with you, I suggest limiting it to 1-3 people at the most.

I went alone just to get a feel for the shape I liked best before bringing sisters and mom. Found my dress and was happy to have made a decision without anyone else's opinions.

I went alone, loved the 4th dress I tried on. David's Bridal held the dress for me, I went back with my MIL and she loved it.

I'd actually recommend going alone, although I never did. My first time, I almost bought a dress I didn't love because my BM was just GUSHING over it and stopping strangers to say "Doesn't she look beautiful?!" Second trip I went with just my mom and she didn't like my dress, which stopped me from buying. I tried that same dress on a third time with FMIL and I bought it. I guess that's my long way of saying, even one person can negatively influence your buying decision. Ask the consultant to take photos for you. It gives you a different perspective of what you look like with the dress on.

I went it alone and it was really fun and truly all about me and what I wanted. No regrets!

Nope! I moved out of state 3 weeks after I got engaged. Ive done a lot of things alone. I like the idea of no one knowing what I'll look like. Im my biggest critic. So I dont need anyone to tell me I look great. I can do that myself. Im going to my fitting alone too in 2 weeks

I went with my mom over the holidays when I was in town just to get an idea, then with a friend the next time to 4 bridal salons. I didn't find anything, but had a good idea of what I wanted, so I went alone to the rest of my appointments. I just FaceTimed if there was anything I liked, but I think it was actually easier than going with a bunch of people. My consultants loved that it was just me and they only have my opinion to deal with!

Thanks ladies, great advice!