Should i feel bad?

Picking out a wedding dress is such a personal experience! If your heart tells you you should go alone, I would listen to it! There are a lot of benefits to going alone – not so many people are throwing in their opinions, which can lead to frustration and confusion There have been so many women here on WW complain that bringing an entourage made them feel pressured into getting a dress they didn’t really like, or that the people they brought with them talked them out of getting a dress they loved. By going alone, your opinion is going to be the only one that matters! Plus, then you don’t have to pick and choose who gets to go with you (because most bridal boutiques have a limit on the number of people you can bring), and no one has to feel left out that they didn’t get to see the dress, because you are surprising everybody on your wedding day!

Definitely don't invite them just to invite them! I took only my mom, my Maid and Matron of Honor, and my mom's best friend and that was almost too many opinions. Whoever you do bring, make sure they'll be honest, but will also be able to tell when you love the dress and when it's time to just let you love it. Does that make sense? Definitely don't take 9 people 😬😬 Most bridal salons don't even have room for that many people - mine allowed 5 people including the bride.

Honesty 9 would be a disaster, that’s way too many opinions, lol. Plus, most bridal shops have a limit on the number of guests you can bring anyway. Going by yourself is totally reasonable if you’re comfortable with that, or I would suggest taking only both moms plus your MOH and call it a day.

View Quoted Comment Extremely helpful! Thank you! I think the big part of the matter is the size, everyone wants to be so involved but I’m just honestly ready to get married at a court house if it means people won’t say I “chose sides”

View Quoted Comment I totally agree with you! Thank you for validating my opinion, I just don’t know how to tell everyone I want to go by myself at this point

View Quoted Comment Just tell them that you love and appreciate how involved and supportive everyone is, but want your dress to be a surprise for everyone!

View Quoted Comment That’s a great way to say it! I can’t thank you enough!!

My first appointment it was my mom, an aunt and a cousin. Second appointment it was just my mom. Third appointment it was just me. I had to go by myself because I was trying to please everyone. It was actually nice going the three times, but being alone was nicer.

I'm not even sure the bridal salon would let 9 people in with you. That's way too many people. Looking for a wedding gown is one thing where you can determine what you and you alone want to do.

Most bridal shops don’t allow more than 2 guests. You can FaceTime while you are there with anyone who doesn’t attend. Keep in mind that too many opinions will be confusing and you may decide on a dress you don’t really love as a result.

I went with my mom and sometimes my dad. Most bridal salons I visited had a limit of 2-3 guests, unless you were also shopping for bridesmaid dresses.

I went alone and sent pics to my maid and matron of honor while I was in the dressing room. We had a live chat thread going while I tried on a few dresses. We all loved the same one but at the end of the day I was going to get the one I wanted anyway.

The place I got my dress had a 4 person guest max for trying on dresses. 9 sounds like a disaster waiting to happen

I went by myself and it was the best decision I ever made. Initially. I went with my mother and it was a nightmare because she pointed out every flaw and our taste or just not the same. Which you make me feel incredibly self-conscious. Then I followed up with some girlfriends who got into an argument with each other because they were being very territorial. So odd. Finally I just said screw it I will go by myself. Best decision ever. I will surprise everyone the day of with my choice. My mom hasn’t even seen my dress.