Trying on dresses before your big appointment

I worked in bridal for 3.5 years, and I definitely had appointments like that! My one warning would be that you could absolutely fall in love with a dress- I’ve seen it happen before in this situation. Personally, the store I worked at didn’t ever do commission- we just made minimum wage and that was it. If you’re worried about it, my recommendation would be go on a weekday if you can. Bridal salons aren’t usually very busy then, so they wouldn’t be missing out on a commissioned sale by working with you. You could also request to work with the same consultant when you go to buy. Hope this helps!

View Quoted Comment Yes that happened to me! Luckily I brought my MIL with to look at dresses at a store that was having a closing sale because I found my dress. Unfortunately without my mother and sister present.

I did this on a whim at a much smaller shop than the one I already had the appointment for a few weeks later. My mom was with me but not my MIL, who I had invited to the other appointment. I ended up finding my dress that day and canceling the appointment at the boutique. My MIL was happy for me that I found something under-budget and that I was in love with.

A big appointment is never necessary and may, in fact, not be allowed depending on the bridal salon. I would absolutely go with your daughter and see what you find, you may find your dress - it only took me 8 dresses to find "the one."

My first dress try on appointment , the consultant heard it was my first time and said “okay— don’t buy a dress today! If you find something you love, you can always come back” — if it is commission based, still don’t stress: make sure to get their name/a card, and if you want to go back to revisit something you loved, just make sure to ask for them when scheduling!

I did 2 appointments before choosing my dress.