Dress Shopping

I think that’s fine! I went by myself cause I didn’t want to bother with scheduling something wit so many people

You can go with anyone you want or no one. It's your choice. You can always visit a shop twice, once with yourself and with a group later. Do what you're comfortable with.

I don't think it's weird at all! I think that there are many people out there who prefer to shop alone. I definitely don't recommend bringing a lot of people with regardless, since too many opinions can make it more frustrating. If you go shopping alone and find something that you like and want an opinion on, you can always video call someone or bring them with you a few days later to show them.

Nope, not weird! I went by myself a lot, and its so much less stress and pressure. Plus you don't have a billion opinions being thrown at you whole you're dealing with the emotions of wearing wedding dresses. I would go and get a feel for what you want! Things you might think you like might look so different on you when you try it on, and it'll make future appointments easier to have a direction.

Not weird at all. I know right now that many places are only allowing one person and are setting up Zoom like capabilities so maybe you could include your sister if you wanted to.

Not al all. I went to find my ceremony gown on my own and I’m glad that I did. The only opinion I had was my own and it was a very laid back and low pressure. I did FaceTime my mom when I found it .

I took one friend with me to go dress shopping. I would have gone alone but I didn't want to drive in the city alone lol. The less opinions are better.

It's definitely not weird! I would've been perfectly happy to go and choose a dress alone but I do have a relationship with my family so I brought my mom and two other people. I had never tried on wedding dresses before I went shopping with the three of them, but it turned out that I didn't need to. The sales person was really helpful, she brought me dresses in several different silhouettes so I could see how they looked, and as I tried each one on, I commented on what I did and did not like about certain details so she knew what to bring next, which is exactly what had I imagined doing alone. It ended up being a lot less stressful than I thought it would be and I don't regret bringing anyone, but it confirmed my belief that I didn't need them to be there.

The most important things for you to ask yourself to figure out whether shopping alone is right for you are:

Are you generally comfortable doing things alone?

Do you rely on other people's assurances when making decisions?

If you want other people's opinions, do you think your future wife's mother, sisters, and aunt would be helpful in making a decision?

If you didn't bring your future wife's relatives, how upset would they be? How well would you be able to deal with their reactions?

If you're comfortable doing things alone and you don't need other people to help you feel like you've made the right choice, you don't need to bring anyone.

If you want to shop alone, but don't want to be alone when you find THE DRESS, maybe invite your sister on Zoom instead of bringing physical guests.

I think I remember you saying at some point that your future wife is planning to wear a suit, which could factor into her relatives wanting to be there when you choose your dress. If that's the case, it may be easier to tell them that you don't want to bring them dress shopping, but that you do want to involve them in another, specific, aspect of your wedding planning so they don't feel left out.

One more thing to consider, in my state, all dressing rooms are by appointment only for the foreseeable future because of COVID, and most bridal shops are only letting people bring one guest, so that could definitely impact/limit your options.

It is completely fine if you would like to go by yourself. Even if you do fine the dress, you can always come back with your FMIL, FSIL, and FAIL and try it on for them. Do whatever makes you the most comfortable.

I don't think its weird at all. You're less likely to get a dress based on others' opinions and can focus more on what you like.

Not weird! I went by myself to two stores before I went with anyone. And then I continued shopping by myself until I found The One. I have supportive family & friends but it’s still overwhelming. I liked just me & the bridal stylist.

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I am definetely comfortable shopping on my own and don't need any input when making a decision. It is like you mentioned my FW is planning on wearing a suit so they are not getting the dress shopping experience with her so they are hoping to get it from me. I talked with my FW about it and she does think that they will be disappointed if they are not included so I am not sure what I am going to do. I may just go and not tell anyone.

Thank you all for your support and help! I definitely think that I am going to go alone for the first time to try any on!

View Quoted Comment Good luck!

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Thank you!