so why dont i feel like a bride?

I feel your pain! In the end, I had to go with a dress that I thought was beautiful and felt comfortable in, but to this day I don't feel very "bridal" which is strange considering I'm "that girl" that dreamed of her princess wedding since I was 2.

Meh, I never felt like a "bride" when trying on dresses. To me when trying on dresses, I was looking for something that I felt beautiful (not just a beautiful dress but something that made ME feel beautiful) and comfortable in.

The feeling like a bride didn't come until my actual wedding day (when I was an actual bride lol) where all the elements of the dress, hair, makeup, jewelry and even setting came together.

Same here. I went with a dress I thought was pretty, I thought made me look beautiful, and something that made my mom and FMIL tear up.

I have a inkling that I'll get that feeling when MrsO did--when everything comes together the day of.

Yes, you'll feel like a bride as you walk down the aisle or just before. There's not always that feeling when trying on dresses at the stores.

I felt much more bridal once I actually got my dress home. I blame reality TV! I don't think everyone cries and all that when they find their dress. I know I didn't either!

I think I would have felt more bridal if my MOH could go places with me. Most wedding places I go to is alone or with FH.

I didn't feel like a bride trying on my dress, but I didn't ever imagine my wedding before I was engaged either.

I think HRH Mags is right, we get tricked by overly dramatic shows/movies/fantasies that just aren't reality. The stores perpetuate that too I think. I got my dress at David's, and they looked at me like "what the what??" when I told them I didn't need to ring the bell. I was hot, and wanted out of the store!! LOL

I was looking at FH today and thinking, he's going to be my husband. My HUSBAND!! Nope. Hasnt sunk in yet. Lol

@Jenn...I was the same way =) Then I one day I woke up and had 60 days left....now I'm all giddy and crap. I giggle for no reason and I am bouncing off the walls....I'm pretty sure the next 50 days are going to drive everyone around me crazy!!!

I didn't like feeling like "the bride." I got eebie geebies when they put a veil on me. I don't really like being the center of attention. I think I will feel better when I can share the attention with my groom.

I didn't feel like a bride either, until we were wording our wedding website and did our little bios. FH said he wanted to close his bio saying he looks forward to the future with his bride. Only then did I start to feel like one. Then I didn't feel that way again until the save the dates came in...then not again until I stuck the wedding stamps on the std envelopes. It's a process, just have fun with it. FH reminded me last night that if I get too stressed out he'll make an executive decision to organize a massive potluck. Note to self: be more bride-like and less wedding-planner-like. Good luck!

Been engaged for almost 2 years now, after ALL my planning, stress, hard work, trying on my dress, etc... I STILL don't feel like a bride. I even met up with the photographer on Saturday one last time to go over things since it would be the last time I saw her until the wedding. Been fighting with FH about things lately because he's JUST starting to put his opinion in on things but coming off arrogant and rude with it. My mom started planning my bridal shower & one of my BM's were talking about my bachelorette party... still NOTHING!

You're not the only one. I didn't feel that way either when I had my dress, veil and accessories on. I picked my dress because it was what I was looking for, it was comfortable and VERY pretty, AND in my price range. I still don't feel like a bride. Maybe I'll feel that when I'm 60 days out like @Tiedaknot. But, no gushy, bride feeling this way so far either...

I didn't feel that way trying on my dress either, and I knew it was "the one" but I didn't cry or get all emotional over it.

The first time I really felt like a bride was at my hair and makeup trial this weekend. When she was finished and put my hairpiece and veil on, THATS when I really felt it. It would have been awesome if I had my dress there too haha.

When i look in the mirror, i just dont see "BRIDE" lol, i mean the whole wedding thing makes me giddy but i see pictures of people in their dresses at the bridal store and even THEY LOOK bridal, i just dont see it i guess LOL.

here's a picture of my dress:

I complete understand. I hated dress shopping. Everyone else there was giddy. My mom and I were like ok lets get this done. I didn't feel very bridal. I felt uncomfortable, I wasn't exactly sure what I was supposed to do.

Good lord, that is a GORGEOUS dress!! Fits you perfectly.

I think it's hard to feel like a bride when you have your everyday hair and make up (or no makeup) while wearing such a fancy dress, and not having your accessories and all that... I think, most of us wont feel like a bride until the wedding day and then it's all going to hit us. And it will be awesome

Thanks . It's actually a LITTLE too tight LOL, but they suggested getting the smaller size as this particular dress is easier to take out at the chest and ribs than in at the hips LOL.

Yay it's not just me! I expected to feel it trying on dresses and I didn't... It was mildly dissapointing. I'm sure ill feel different on the actual day.

I felt this way too at first. Your dress looks beautiful on you. You definitely look like a bride. Don't worry, I did not get emotional or giddy or anything when I found my dress, which also worried me a little. But then I realized I am not a giddy or emotional person. Those girls on say yes to the dress are probably like that in their normal everyday life.

I love the dress, it's almost as though i feel out of place, like i'm all dressed up but it doesn't look right on me somehow. I hope once the makeup is on the hair is done etc, i'll start feeling the part