Dress shopping

Don't put too much pressure on it. You can always go to other salons. Go into it with an open mind, and tell whoever helps you that you want to try on all fabrics, silhouettes, necklines, etc. Even if you think you want one kind, try on others. Take lots of pictures to reflect on at home if you aren't sure. Don't feel pressured to buy a dress on Saturday! Even if the salon makes it feel like you have to, you don't. You can spend more weekends this month & next shopping. I would make sure you eat a filling meal before & drink a lot of water. I would put on a little makeup and do your hair (even if it's lowkey) and wear nice shoes, so you get an idea of what you'd look like on your wedding day. I'd bring a water bottle too!

My fiancée was dreading her appointment this past weekend (we had already rescheduled once due to nerves). We made a day of it and had brunch in the morning with her mother and sister (the mimosas probably helped the nerves a bit!) and she had an amazing time. She thought she would find nothing and wound up falling in love with TWO dresses and eventually choosing this one:
Basically, chill out/relax/do some self care beforehand and bring along some supportive people! Good luck!

I agree with everything MrsD said! I also cannot stress enough that if you don't love the dress you're wearing, DON'T buy it. Take pictures, walk away, and sleep on it. It's easy to get caught up in the moment and feel like you have to buy one, but so many brides (including myself) end up with dress regret and most bridal shops are very particular with their refund/exchange policy. Give yourself time to think on it, you can always come back and get it if you just can't stop thinking about one in particular! Finally, don't get discouraged if you aren't in love with any of them, you still have time and you'll find the one for you eventually

Just don't go in with any expectations. Think of it as figuring out what styles you like, what works on you, colors, etc. If it's because of the people you will bring along, simoly give them a heads up that since it's your first appointment you're not even sure you'll find "the one". Then no pressure there either. 😅

Hi Sarah,
Congratulations, as the other girls have said, don't stress and try to have fun, it is exciting to find your wedding dress!! I looked online, to get an idea of what I liked and what I didn't, I think that helped, I new I didn't want a Aline 👗 dress, I liked Mermaid and Trumpet styles!! I looked at the Stella York and Casablanca lines, I recommend doing that! I ended up trying on at least 30 dresses before I found my dream dress, I actually chose a Stella York, style 6979, if you want to look online? And don't feel pressured, have your mom or MOH, or someone with you take pictures of dresses you really like, you can reflect on those dresses when you have a minute, when your head is clear, and your alone, you'll know in your ❤️ when you find 👰 dress!