How many is too many for dress shopping?

I found my dress with just my mom. I found having too many opinions overshadowed the only one that mattered which was mine. I think it helps at first when you don't know what you're looking for. But after I had been to 6 different stores, I was ready to just go with one person and we both loved it

I'm hoping after I can find my dress with my best friend at this shop that carries discontinued dresses in my area. I think it's sweet that people want to be a part of it but it's just not realistic.

This isn't a party and you're not playing dress up -- you'll be searching for your wedding dress. You don't invite everyone who wants to go and you don't need to try to accommodate everyone who volunteers. Your opinion is the most important one. I would limit it to FMIL, FSIL, and the aunt if you really want her to go. Pick the people you're closest with.

I went with 5 of my 6 BMs and my mom. It was a VERY large group, and if I could do it again, I'd take my mom, sister, and MOH. Id say the fewer, the better. I love everyone that came dearly, but it was a lot of opinions...

Less is more.

The fewer the better. Go with them since you already said yes and then when you know what you want and are ready to make a decision id go with one or two at the most.

I am bringing my friends/bridesmaids (2 of them) to two appointments and my mom and fmil to 2 others. This way everyone is involved and happy! However, if these people are not who you are wanting there then don't hesitate to speak up!

I plan on going with my sister in law mother and my sister and maybe my FMIL but that is just a possibility

Thanks ladies! I agree, less is more. I really don't want the daughter there because she's 11 and behaves as such. I'll make a different appointment for my MOH and I.

You know your crowd the best. Will they be outspoken and railroad you? If so, then bring less people. You can bring different people to different appointments too, like you said. I went first with just my mom and MOH, then second with them, my Gma, and another BM. I'd say more than 4 is excessive (even 4 was a lot) and plus the salons don't have TONS of seating for all these people

If you don't want her daughter there you could always tell her that children aren't allowed in the shop.if you do that though make sure to tell the shop your situation before you arrive there, so they are on the same page as you. I have often heard of shops doing that for brides.

You could always use the excuse that the shop doesn't allow more than 3 guests with the bride. That's actually true in some places, and a little white lie wouldn't hurt. I definitely think less is more with dress shopping. I had 3 people with me and it would have driven me crazy to have more than that.

The first time I went with my mom and best friend (I asked her to be my maid of honor there). The second time I brought my mom and future mother in law. When I went with the bridesmaids to get their dresses, I put on my dress for them. Then after all i changed my dress so no one has seen it except my mom

For my first time I took 3 bridesmaids and my mom and FMIL. The second and final time I took just mom and FMIL. Take who ever you'd like just make sure the salon doesn't have a policy. Some places will tell you to only bring 3 or less because of space.

I honestly went the first few times by myself and when I found the dress I was with one of my BM. I don't plan on bringing anyone until the final fitting which will just be my mom, sister and MOH.

Honestly I would take 2 max. I took my mom and MOH.

My daughter found her dress shopping with just me and her father. I think you miss out really concentrating on what you want with so many people and opinions around.

Do yourself a favor and just have two people at most. One with a family member and one with a friend. In real life, dress shopping isn't always like Kleinfelds & Say Yes To The Dress. The more people you have, the more frustrated and confused you'll be.

I had so many people who I would have loved to take with me individually, but not all together as I didn't want a whole group. I ended up only taking my mom and MOH. FMIL was invited but refused to go because FSIL wasn't invited. That was her choice and in the long run, I'm glad it was only my mom and MOH. It was a more personal experience and I didn't feel super pressured.

I wish now that I'd gone alone the first few times, to form an opinion without conflicting outside input. I had 3 ppl with me each time, which was a good number for discussion and taking photos. No more than that, for sure!