‘The One’ dress

I tried on at least 30 dresses! It was because I had a vision and an idea in my head for the longest time and oddly enough I ended up getting the complete opposite. My dress was the Very last one I tried on and it just gave me all of the feelings and emotions I was looking for. You will just know when you are in the right gown. You start to feel beautiful in every way. You may cry. And it’s the dress that makes you say to yourself, “ I am a bride and I feel amazing!” Don’t shy away from any style either. Try every style first, then once you decide on a style it makes the process that much easier.

Tried on at least 50 dresses before making a final decision. I went to 6 stores in Colorado, where I live, 2 stores in California, and 4 stores in NY. Nothing felt right until I found my dress in NY. First dress I tried on there was THE one! I still tried on more but my mom made me try on that first one again and we knew then it was the one for me.

The dress I chose ended up being the very first dress I picked out myself & tried on. I fell in LOVE!!! In total I tried on about 15 dresses. But I knew in my heart it was the very first dress.

I went in with one vision of the kind of dress I thought I wanted, and left with the complete opposite. It couldn’t be more perfect though. I can’t wait for the big day ❤️💍👰🏻🤵🏻🌴

I knew it was the one because I felt it. It looked beautiful on me. It was my 1st and 4th dress that I tried on. Once I put on the shoes and vail, I really knew it was the dress.

I didn't actually know my dress was "the one" until it arrived. I had serious buyers' remorse immediately after purchasing the gown; it was nothing at all like I had in mind. Add to it that I only tried on 5-6 dresses, at 1 store - I honestly thought I'd made a huge mistake and spent the next 4 months shopping for other dresses. I'm really glad I didn't actually buy another one, though; when my original gown arrived and I tried it on again, I LOVED it. SO SO MUCH. Now, I couldn't imagine having another dress. But it definitely wasn't the teary-eyed bridal moment you see on Say Yes to the Dress at first.

6 dresses, it was the 2nd one I tried on and I couldn’t wait to put it on again to say yes. My reaction was “WOW”. It also was the only dress my mom cried to.

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Omg, you look gorgeous! Can I ask how tall are you? I am having a really hard time finding my dress and I have been to 5 stores because of my height. Thank you.

View Quoted Comment Thank you! I am 5’7.5”. I know at David’s Bridal you can order most dresses with additional length, you just have to ask!

I tried on multiple from multiple boutiques. We went to another appointment and I put on the first one they gave me and I was like "hmm..." but I tried on like 7 more, before going back to that one. It was just me. Modern, but classic and elegant. I can't wait to get it! I get it in November to begin fittings!

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I had been looking through dress, mostly online because they didnt seem to have anything like what i wanted in the store (simple v-neck with clean lines, bonus for sleeves and a-line). I had a few options which i sent to my mom and asked her. She was surprised that I would even consider the ones i was showing her because they weren't me. She asked me why i wasnt looking at ones with color to which i replied 'if i find one that just has the color in the straps and train, i'd be in". Less than 5 minutes later, i found my dress and knew instantly that it was the one.

It was the very first dress I tried on of 19 in total, all in 1 day, visiting 3 bridal salons! In February, I went dress shopping for my wedding in October of this year. I went to the bridal salons with styles I knew would work on my frame, and more importantly, a specific dress in mind, Pronovias Ateliar "RAMIR." I was quickly told it was part of the Spring collection so not only would I not be able to see it any time soon, but also, it wouldn't be ready in time! The first salon I went to, the sales associate picked a dress very similar to what I had in mind, we started there, and it was PERFECT. I only went with my Mom and as soon as I stepped out, she said "WOW, this is exactly what she wants!" The appointment was an hour so I tried on 6 more dresses and my sales associate asked if I had other appointments? I said yes, two more salons in the same day, and she said, perfect! I was shocked, she wasn't trying to sell me the first dress both my Mom and I liked? So.....two more salons and 12 additional dress try ons later.....all I kept doing was comparing each dress to the first. And at the last salon, when the sales associate stepped out for a few more options, I told my mom, let's go back to get the first dress, and she agreed! The bridal salon closed at 8pm, and when we went back and were greeted by the same sales associate earlier that day, I knew that was it! She let me try it on once more and asked me the famous question, "Are you saying yes to the dress?" I said..."I am saying YES to the dress!' No....this was not at Kleinfelds although I really wanted to go there dress shopping, but I live in Chicago and we have amazing bridal salons so I am happy to have stayed local! I didn't cry or anything....but I just kept comparing every dress to the first one, and that's how I knew!

I tried on two last night through Azazie. I believe I found the one but it was too small so I'm going to reorder a bigger sample size to make sure it is the one.

I knew I loved it when I put it on but starting tearing up when the bridal consultant put a veil on with it!

I couldn’t even tell you how many dresses I looked at and tried on. Not one of them gave me any sort of excited feeling. I could look at the dress and think G, it’s a pretty dress. But nothing beyond that. I had pretty much given up on having “ The feeling“ And decided to just have a dress made. I went through the process of designing the dress and even put a deposit down on it. Then, decided to go shopping just one more time with my mom. Sure enough, when I least expected it, I found “the one”. I didn’t have one of those crying moments like you see on the TV shows. I just knew with 100% certainty that this was the dress I wanted to get married in. After that, I did not want to try on any more dresses. Until that moment, I really didn’t think I would have the “ah ha” moment. Don’t give up! Your dress is out there, and you will know when you find it!!

I tried on 5 dresses. I knew I found the one when I looked in the mirror & felt so confident & beautiful- like never before! Plus i got it on amazing sale- $1700 dress for $100

I went to probably 5 different boutiques before I purchased my dress. Although it was a beautiful dress, it's not the one I wish i wore. My advice would be to be aware of who you take dress shopping with you. Do not feel obligated to take anyone! Only invite those that know your personality and style and will lift you up throughout the process and be honest with you. I had my mother-in-law with me and she talked me out of the dress I truly wanted. She was very pessimistic the entire process and didn't like the dress I fell in love with. Initially I thought I'd go back, without her, and buy the dress i first loved. But, I decided on a different dress at a different boutique because it was nice, the price was right and the customer service was unbeatable. I would say you know the dress when you feel most comfortable, beautiful and like yourself. When you put a dress on and the style is what you envision on yourself, you'll know it's right for you!

I went to 3 bridal salons made appts. at. 2. Davids Bridal & someother bridal salon. I cancelled those apots. & found my dress at PARIS incredible customer svc & price unbeatable. I also got my shoes there for 20$. I tried on 3 dresses & fell in love with the 2nd one. The first was very pretty but not on me. The 2nd one was Beautiful different and I was in tears of joy couldn't stop Smiling/Glowing!! Didnt want to take it off I had butterfiles & all. It was hard for me try on the 3rd but I did just incase it made me feel like the 2nd but it didnt. I brought the 2nd one. My dress experience was incredible now I can relate to others that say Yes 2 the Dress feeling. Im beyond happy & ecstatic!!

It was the first dress I tried on and I tried on about 6 after. Nothing else compared... When I put it on for the second time with the veil and looked in the mirror, I cried! That’s how I knew it was the one.

So I was torn between 2 dresses. The person helping me told me something that stuck and made me choose. You try on both dresses and you love both. If you were to leave both dresses today and you Caine back tomorrow which one would you miss more if it were gone? Hope this helps you!!

I tried on probably about 8 or 9 dresses all together. "The One" was about the 3rd or 4th. I tried on just a few more to be sure. But I knew because it was like everyone stopped around me. My MoH's mother was with us, started crying. The other stylists all said I wore that dress perfectly. Even another bride trying on dresses stopped to say that was the one.
That's how I knew ❤