Dress Shopping

You don't need to have a white dress if you don't want one! Pick whatever color dress you like best. As far as who to bring dress shopping, bring only those whose opinions you value most. I suggest limiting it to somewhere between 1-3ish people. If you're not super close with your FMIL or FSIL, then I wouldn't invite them to dress shop. Also check with the dress shops that you plan to visit - they usually have a limit of how many people you can bring with you. Happy dress shopping!

Sometimes moms just need time to let go of the wedding they’ve always been picturing in their mind since you were born. She’s probably just always envisioned you in a white dress. My mom did not understand and was upset when I told her I would not be wearing a veil - because I’m sure that’s how she always pictured it. Long way of saying, wear the dress that YOU want to wear, be clear with her that you have made your decision, and then just give her time to process it. She’ll come around with time.

Pick whatever dress makes you feel the most beautiful. It's all up to you, and no one else, so don't let people influence your decision. You don't need a white dress.