Judgement at Bridal Boutique for my age?

Do you think they are going to know your age from the very start? Are you planning to go alone? I wouldn’t worry about it especially if you are taking some older relatives with you (mom, aunts?).

They may. As much as everyone is saying they "shouldn't" it's natural that people have their own biases and fortunately or unfortunately, teen marriage is one of those. It's more important that you're confident in your decision than anything. I would expect that you will receive judgement throughout wedding planning whether it's visible or not. It's just reality.

The boutiques are in business to sell dresses. I don't know how they would know your age unless you tell them. That said, you can't be surprised if the mature adults in your life who know you best have a level of concern. In my own experience I've known no 18 year olds who were ready for marriage. You will continue to evolve, change and grow for quite some time. Your tastes and your priorities may change. The fact that you frame any potential reaction as judgment, rather than concern, and worry about what strangers might think also beg the question of readiness.

I had the opposite. I was 40 when buying my dress. One salon tried to steer me to very plain dresses. More like mother of the bride dresses because they would be more appropriate for “my age”. I left ended up going to another, picking out a beautiful white gown and was so happy.