Number of visits - how many bridal shops did you go to?

I had three appointments and also went to a shop that did not take appointments, so I used the first shop to try on as many different types of dresses as I could to find what looked best on me. This worked like a charm because I found my dress at next boutique that I went to. I called and cancelled the other two.

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That's perfect! It's always helpful to get a feel for what styles you like vs. what you don't! What style dress did you end up choosing!?

I went to 4 different places and found mine at the 4th store. I don't think that's a lot. This is a very important decision and you want to keep your ideas and thoughts open! Don't rush into buying anything until you've been to all appointments. I just knew I found my dress at my first appointment and I'm SO glad I waited. Ended up being the very last dress I tried on at the last place I visited.

View Quoted Comment I chose a mermaid/trumpet style with lace. Can’t wait until it comes in!

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One of my favorite styles!!! Can't wait to see it

View Quoted Comment Love it and it feels amazing on! Needless to say, I went over budget on it! :/

I went to about 10 stores - and two of those I actually went to twice. The dress I ended up with was one I had tried on during my 5th boutique. (I'm super indecisive lol)

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I am in the same situation ! I am trying to figure out how to manage / plan - and don’t want to be rude to shops making multiple appointments. Did you just say you wanted to keep looking and would come back? How does it work if you ended up wanting one from the first store- do you go back?

My dress shopping was a bit rushed - I could only make two appointments in one day. I found my dress at the second shop! My uncle was very ill and I didn't want to stress my mom out too much with dress shopping, even though she wanted to be included.

I have been too 48 bridal shops and my wedding was 1 year and 6 months away then now I have bridal appointment every week