How many people did you take wedding dress shopping?

Two. One of them was DS; the other one was my only local BM.

I feel like four people would have been a bit much--could one of those BMs be trimmed, or will that result in hurt feelings?

I took 8 people with me. They werent really opinionated. They just gave me their opinions when I asked.

The first time was my mom and I, but I wasn't really "looking" per say. The 2nd time was my mom, my grandmother, my FMIL, FSIL, and my daughter. Yesterday was my FMIL and I.

Cabell: I think there would be hurt feelings. Although I'm trying to balance out the opinions. It's probably going to shape up something like this:

-My mom will complain about strapless dresses, anything that shows cleavage, back, or any skin at all.

-FH's mom will tell me I look beautiful in anything.

-Planner bridesmaid will turn into a super critical fashionista and unfortunately our tastes are not the same.

-Helpful bridesmaid will be helpful.

I have plenty of time to decide. But I'm watching Say Yes to the Dress right now and it got me thinking about having too many opinions in one room.

I went with one other person at a time. First I went with my FMIL. Then my BM. Then my MOH. They all saw mostly the same dresses. They all also saw THE dress on me. This way, I got a bunch of opinions without be overwhelmed with them all in the same bridal appt.

The first time I took my best friend and my sister. My sister and I have totally different taste and she ended up stealing my consultant from me, pretty much. Just having those two opinions plus mine made it chaos and I was pressured into buying a dress I hated.

The second time I went (having returned the first), I just took my best friend who knows my style more than my sister. I ended up finding my dream gown.

I say as small as possible! And make it people who will understand your feelings and your style. You don't want this to be a negative experience!

I took my sis (MOH), my niece (FG) and my mom!

I only went with my mom when I went. I don't even remember why I didn't invite my BMs, but it worked out great just me and my mom.

When I went with my Step-daughter to dress shop, we were joking around with the fitter who was assigned to us, we asked if they got alot of bridezillas in the shop, that lady said that it's usually the Mother of the Bride that is the hardest to deal with because they have a vision of their 'little girls' wedding and it's not always what the 'little girl' envisions. Ha ha! My mom gave me her opinion but was very supportive.

I wanted to take my MOH (sis) but she was out of town that weekend. I took FS with me both times I've gone and I plan on having him there when I go again :-). I don't want to take a bunch of females because they're just going to irritate me with their opinions lol. I trust my sister's fashion sense and opinion on what looks good me.

It's really important to me to have FS with me when I go dress shopping because I want him to love the dress as much as I do. People say it's bad luck but it's bad luck on the wedding day, not a year out lol. Not to mention he won't even remember what it looks like by the wedding day. I'm wearing the dress for him so I want him there when I pick it out :-) JMO. It totally different seeing me barefoot with no makeup at DB then seeing me walking down the aisle full bridal gear :-)

I had 4 girls and it was fine. my mom, fmil, moh, and a bridesmaid. i think you will be ok taking them all.

Since it took me forever to find my dress, I went with different sized groups. My mom ALWAYS came (but she's the supportive type, not the "criticize everything you do" type), once we brought my mom's best friend and her daughter who i'm friends with, once we brought my cousin/MOH, FMIL,and aunt, and once we brought my mom's cousin and my great aunt (the sister of my grandma who passed away). They were all REALLY supportive, excited, and honored that we asked them to come. My mom and I went shopping on our own a few times too. It was just the two of us when we actually found my dress...I very much preferred only going with her.

I went with my mom and my aunt. My mother hates to shop, so she has never been shopping with me. My aunt is the one that took me prom dress shopping and graduation outfit shopping, as well as for everything else. My mom wanted to go for the experience, but I needed my aunt's opinion. It was perfect!

I went twice - once with just MOH and then the second time with 2 local BMs.

They were great, they offered advice but didn't get overly opinionated.

I went twice. First time I went alone and the second time I only had one friend go with me. I just wanted an honest opinion, but not a bunch of conflicting opinions. You basically know if you like the dress. You should never have to have someone talk you into it. So for me, when I felt it was the right one, I asked her if she liked it and she said it was her favorite also.

I say to make appointments and see who can come. It is hard to get the perfect time for everyone and it is unlikely that they will all be able to make it. Ask those that you know will help you out the most and make it fun for you. You are already going to be up against a sales person, so don't add to that mix. Even if you have some hurt feelings, it's better than getting in an argument or feeling like they aren't on your side while they are there. I found that having people with me made me more decisive, when I went alone I felt pressured; that is was more about the sale than me. I don't have a wedding party and my family lives far away so all the ladies that came with me really wanted to go to support me. They behaved wonderfully and made me feel so amazing! Usually I have 1-2 with me, but once 6 showed up! I was overwhelmed with love and it was wonderful. But I did feel like there was an audience out there. Just be sure to have fun with it!

I went alone the first time, narrowed 9 dresses down to 2, and had my MOH come back with me to help me choose between the two. But I knew what I wanted, and didn't want to listen to people telling me that I should have a poofy princess ballgown or a mermaid style.

The first and only time i went dress shopping, i went solo.. after getting sorely depressed in the store, i vowed i'd never come back to that store lol..

and then i did a bunch of online shopping, and i asked FH for opinions on the dresses i picked.. he didnt steer me wrong

I think what you have is great. I wouldn't do anymore than that. In the end, remember you have to love your dress, not them.

I just took my MOH for the first time them I took my mom and my niece so she can take a look and see some but when I went to alfreds I took my moh only and I found that it was best to just take one friend who can understand "your" style noy hers and she was very helpful.Don't take too many people and if you and your mom have different taste don't take your mom. My mom didn't say much and the ones she did love I was only okay about. i wouldn't take more than 2 people just a suggestion because everyone will have an opinion and it will make it only harder.

I have to say that wedding dress shopping with my daughter was SUCH a special time. She went out several times and brought a few different people and myself. When she finally found THE dress, it was just her and I. That moment when she found the dress will forever be etched in my heart.

Take people who support you, are honest with you and especially, listen to you and allow your purchase to be YOUR vision.

Have fun and make some wonderful memories.