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Emly
Expert June 2020

Should i tell my Bridal Party/family i got a new dress?

Emly, on November 11, 2019 at 1:59 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 6

So I've made too many posts about dress regret, because its just all too real and I'm on lucky number 5 nowXD

When I first went shopping I found a dress that I loved (i still do looking back at pictures but it just wasn't me) It just didn't work for me so I took my FMIL, Mom, Grandma and bridal party with me and I found a new one that I liked but bought because of the price tag on it.. Not even a month later I bought a new one that I thought I loved but again just wasn't me.. I told only my mom and MOH about dress number three and they both LOVED it but in the pit of my tummy I knew that i didn't. So i proceeded to look on my own without telling anyone, bought one more that didn't end up being the one and then finally landed on dress number 5 and I am legit SOO in love with it (I PROMISE Smiley xd ).

I told my mom this weekend about my new and final dress and she was so cool with it and didn't make me feel bad about being indecisive. But I'm worried about lol. After I exchanged my first dress for my second dress FMIL and FSIL(one of my bridesmaids) made kind of a big deal about it and just wernt super supportive. My grandma just didn't get it because shes so old fashioned and was just ornery about the whole deal LOL. And my MOH was fine but she loves the 3rd dress so much I'm just scared to tell her I sold it.

We are all going bridesmaid dress shopping this weekend and so far my mom is the only one that knows about my new dress. It is a COMPLETELY different style from any of the others so I don't want them trying to match their dresses to mine (old one had a ton of lace and my new one doesn't). And I know the topic of my dress will be brought up eventually.

So I guess my question is if you were in this situation would you tell them you got yet another dress or would you just leave it as a surprise for the day of? I know this is like one of the lamest thing to worry about but I don't want to hurt feelings if I don't say anything but I also HATE confrontation and am scared that they will make me feel guilty for being so indecisive. My FSIL does not know when to shut her mouth and says very hurtful things sometimes without meaning to. FH said that he would talk to her and tell her to be a little bit more cautious of what she says but I told him no because, again, I would hate to hurt her feelings.

6 Comments

Latest activity by Pirate & 60s Bride, on November 12, 2019 at 10:01 AM
  • Erin
    VIP September 2023
    Erin ·
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    If the topic comes up, I wouldn’t lie but if it doesn’t Come up do what feels right. They’re supposed to be the people in your life who support you above all, and they should be understanding. No one should shame anyone over their dress journey. Sometimes it takes people longer to decide. I had to exchange the dress I thought I loved for a new one. My FMIL didn’t understand why and had me put my old dress back on and I showed her all the reasons why I didn’t like it anymore and i explained the issues. In the end she got it. If they aren’t supportive that’s their problem, not yours. You do what makes you happy.
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  • Chanie
    Dedicated April 2021
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    I would leave it for the surprise of the day. Its your wedding and no one should shame you for wanting the perfect dress. My mother and I have completing different tastes and she thinks the dress I got is too extravagant and ugly but that is her opinion however, I love my dress and will still be wearing it. My advice is do what makes you happy it is your day.

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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    Personally I would wait until your wedding day and let it be a surprise. You don’t need comments from others right now.
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  • M
    Expert September 2020
    Marcia ·
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    I would let it be a surprise unless someone asks specifically.
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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
    Cher Horowitz ·
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    I agree with PPs. Unless the topic comes up directly, I think it's fine to not say anything

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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    I would leave it as a surprise! How fun.
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