Mermaid style or ball gown?

In my opinion, you should go shopping without him, and pick what makes you feel like a bride. Guys usually don't know the ins and outs for dresses, they just see outside fabric. I am sure once the day comes and you have hair, make-up, and all accessories, you will look beautiful, and he will think the same. C'on is you wedding dress, follow YOUR gut

I was also worried on what my FH would think of my dress. I'd show him pictures online and he had something to pick apart usually. I was so afraid that I'd get something he thought was ugly, so I brought him with me. When he actually came with me he was less picky seeing them in person so in reality I'm sure he would have been happier with more than I thought. But we both ended up agreeing on a dress so it was okay in the end. I know you said you fell in love with the mermaid but do you like the ball gown at all? Maybe ask him why he likes it and see if he thinks he'd like you in the mermaid. I think you should be comfortable and happy and love the dress, but I also feel it's important for the guy to like it too. Some honestly wouldn't be able to tell but when you have someone who notices, it's hard to just go against what he likes. I think this is something you need to talk about together and let him know how you feel and let him know you'd probably be smiling more with the mermaid gown and that might help him change his mind.

My DH saw a ball gown wedding dress in a bridal wedding. He commented wow, you should wear something like that. He even went as far as to enroll his daughter to say how she loves the ball gown. At that time, I haven't went shopping yet. When the doors open up and I walked in, his mouth dropped. He loved me in my mermaid style gown. Over the weekend, he said to me; "baby, you looked so beautiful on our wedding day" He has a photo of me in my gown as his screen saver and lock screen on his cell. Get what makes you feel beautiful & I'm sure he will think the same. good luck

Get what you like.

I have the same fear too. The FH literally has something to say about every dress. We like completely opposite things, but I'm not to worried about going shopping without him. I'm just gonna write down a few things he would like in a dress and mix it with my style and hopefully it will work out. The only thing he has helped me pick out are my wedding shoes. To make sure though that I also get something he likes I'm taking his best man dress shopping with me and he gladly excepted haha! Don't worry to much I think your FH will think your stunning no matter what you wear.

I would try on all different styles even if you have something in mind. The employees at the bridal stores know what they are talking about as it's their job. They will have suggestions for your body type. Find out why he likes that style better. Maybe he thought the mermaid didn't flatter you, but didn't want to hurt your feelings. FH hasn't seen my dress (well he has seen the garment bag, but not the actual dress), but before I went shopping I asked what styles he liked/didn't like. The last thing I would want is to get a dress FH didn't really like and him faking that he likes it.

My FH actually has great taste in clothes and I am a bit on the plain side (I just don't care as much). So I was surprised when he told me he had zero preferences for my wedding dress. At the end of the day, you have to wear something YOU love. You may also be surprised by what you love. I went in wanting something plain (a non-embellished, A-line dress) and came out with a drop waist, blush, strapless, and beaded tulle number. Its the complete opposite of what I thought I would want, but I feel amazing in it and can't wait to wear it. He will also be able to see that I love it. I think that if you go with what you love, your fiance won't be able to help being happy for you, regardless of what you pick.

What kelly says- seems that the guys get picky during the selection process, but if they see if for the first time on the wedding day, it's beautiful no matter what.

any guy worth even looking at will want you to wear what makes you feel like bride.

I say go alone and make your own decision- that will make you both the most happy

Stitching is right...wear what you want. A wedding day is so full of emotion and happiness that all he will feel is that towards you and see how beautiful you are (in your wedding dress) and thats all he will see and care about.

Make an appointment with your mom and MOH and go without him...I never understood why brides to be take their FH's with them dress shopping anyway.

Maltese : ty very much though I think maybe Levi should consider leaving mom at home until she narrows it down what she wants. unless they have very similar tastes.

I really love my FI and don't want to do anything that makes him unhappy!So I dress the outfits he picked up for me and when I saw his smile,I think what I did is really worth!So in one hand,I want to dress what he love to please him while on the other hand I want to dress for myself on my big day.I really love the mermaid dress!

Below is a similar one I found online!

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Free-Shipping-2014-Winter-Design-White-Lace-And-See-Through-V-neck-Mermaid-Wedding-Dress-With/1267423_32229288261.html

The one that I love has a strapless neckline and also a shiny beaded band on the waist which makes the dress more attractive!Is it very beautiful?I think it is my dream dress!

I tried on both types of gowns and ultimately decided on mermaid. I'm 5'1 and 125lbs. ball gowns make me look like a little person. You should wear what you want. I haven't shown FH any of my dress choices. He'll love whatever I'm in walking down the aisle and yours should too.

I love mermaid dresses so I will probably be no help lol but I say purchase the dress that you love and will feel like a bride the most in!!!

Maybe something in between like a fit and flare?