How many people did you take wedding dress shopping?

I brought 2. My mom and my sister (who is also a BM). I did not want to have my entire bridal party with me nor did I want many other family members with me due to the fact that I was afraid everyone would voice their opinion and not listen to mine when in reality the only opinion I really truly cared about was mine own. I wanted my mom there because I know she would tell me the truth as well. I think too many people = too many unwanted opinions.

I only went dress shopping once, and I took one of my BM, that's when the date was Sept. 2011, but we have moved the date since then. Next time I go I will probably take two of my BM's, and my mom.

I went four times, three different stores. The first two times were just to get a feel for what looked best and I brought my MOH the first time and my sister/BM the second time.

The third time was the place I ended up getting my dress from. I went with my MOH, my sister and another BM. I specifically didn't take my mom, because I knew she would get very opinionated and I didn't want her to say she didn't like something if I loved it. So, I narrowed it down to two and then had my mom come for the final decision. It worked out really well, because she knew I already loved both, so she knew not to say anything bad about either of the dresses.

ONE- my Mum

I only took one person and that was my best friend. It worked out great because me and her have the same taste. I suggest that you probably shouldn't take people that you already know will give you a hard time. Don't forget, it all boils down to what YOU want. It's YOUR day, so as long as you love your dress that's all that really matters.

None, not one soul. I went alone because I knew what I wanted. I knew what I liked and I didn't want to hear other peoples opinions :-) But my style of shopping is not for everyone :-)

One, NotFroofy. We wanted our dresses to coordinate, so we shopped together.

If you know what you want, and can stand up for it, then take anybody who wants to come. If you are worried you might get swayed by everybody's opinions, take one or two who know you best. You could probably hang out with people before going shopping and show them the dresses you like, this way they know what you are looking for and can handle the comments at home.

At the end of the day, you have to wear it and be comfortable in it. And look at the pics for the rest of your life!

3 my best friend Amanda, my other friend Theresa and my fiance because his opinion counts.

I brought one (or was taken by one would be more correct). However she took all 7 of her bridesmaids with her. The store hated her as they are all type A and were all running around loose.

As long as you make sure that the people you are taking know: you have final say; they are there because you value their opinion; but they are not there to make your decision for you.

I already decided I just want to take my mom, I want her to be the only one I shared this beautiful momment of choosing my wedding dress. My FH and I had this talked today, "how funny" and he asked me what if my two cousins wants to come with me, what if his mom, or his two sisters. So I told him that i would probably take one of my cousins, the other one has always been a BIG! HATER!!, and that I wouldnt mind going his mom and mine.

I haven't gone dress shopping just yet but I intend to have my mom and my best friend go with me.

I went twice, both times my mom and sister (MOH) were there. The first time, my 3 aunts came with me too, (It was a family friend's bridal store) and the second time the three of us went with my FMIL.

I went solo, I figured as long as I loved the dress that is what counts. As for your groups personal tastes, I would say to myself, I would listen to the group but choose the dress YOU love, even if it's strapless, shows cleavage, or whatever. I think you will find that 99% of wedding dresses are strapless these days.

I went by MYSELF. lol I had just finished drinking peach Sangria's & eating fried calamari with my girl @ Olive Garden which is in the same shopping plaza as Olive Garden after we parted ways I had a sensation to want to try on dresses my hair was freshly done so I went 4 it. I was a little embarassed bcos the wedding is some time away but I'm excited. The consulatant said she likes when brides come by their self the 1st time because they can get a feel of what they want without all the side bars and other opinions because it is your day. She assured me that I am way on schedule & with the extra time I can get what I really want without restrictions. I wasn't gonna tell anyone that I went & found the 2nd PERFECT dress but I ended up spilling the beans to FH. He thought it was cute. My first choice is a online dress which I already ordered but have not received it yet. Online dress 175 other dress 1300. If online dress doesnt work 175 loss no biggie. if it does i save 1125. :-)

BTW NOONE will see the dress but the ladies on WW. I want it 2 b a surprise now. I'm pretty fashion forward so I'll trust my own judgement along with your help. :-)

@Star L. the poeple you chose seem like a good amount.

I went with my FSIL when she bought hers and I bought mine with her.

I took just my mom the first time. The second time i took my god sister. The third time I took two of my bm's and the last time, and the final decision i took 2 of my aunties and my mom. lol

I took my mom, my moh, and one of my bridesmaids surprised me and came from Phili...it was a great experience and its true..the less people the better. You can truly focus on what you want with less opinions. It took me and hour and a half to pick my dress, veil and headpiece.

I only brought one, my mom. She was initially planning on making the dress, so we approached the appointment as a way to see what styles I liked and how the dresses were constructed. Then I found 'the one,' and we both ended up falling in love with it and decided to buy instead of DIYing. Now my mom is adding beating and handling the alterations.

I would recommend bringing as few people as possible, and only bring people that you trust will be supportive (not necessarily opinionated). Remember that, in the end, it's about what you want. Only bring someone along if you're confident that they will known when to step back and tell you that they love your choice.