wedding dress pictures

I would avoid it if you can. I showed some people a dress that I really loved but didn't get becasue it was over budget and just wasn't the one. They immediately started picking it apart and talking about everything they hated about it. Some people have no filter and won't hold back despite how inappropriate it is.

I showed the picture to my mom, future in-laws, and bridesmaids. I've resisted the urge to show anyone else for all the same reasons you mentioned. I want people to get the full effect when I walk down the aisle. Don't let the haters get you down!

Whoever is there when I pick my dress will be the only ones to see it before I walk down the aisle.

I've showed a couple of people pictures of the dress but only a few because like you I want it to be a surprise.

I have shown a few people- none of which will be at the wedding. Nobody has said anything negative about it but I can see how that could happen. I am trying to resist the urge to show people. I got my dress a little over a month ago and the urge has calmed down and the excitement of just finding it has died down. I think its normal to want to surprise your guests.

I showed a bunch of people. I didn't care about keeping the dress a secret. No one picked apart my dress when they saw pictures, in fact it really helped to get some feedback from people I trusted when I had a twinge "did I buy the right dress?". Also, you will look so different on your wedding day, unless you went in with full makeup and hair to try it on.

I do not think you should be dubbed a Zilla just because you want to keep your dress a surprise though.

I've showed a pic to most who have asked. It's far enough away and still will get altered so I'm not too worried. I haven't shown it in person to anyone who wasn't there when I got it except my sis (MOH) and my uncle who is a tailor.

I only showed a few people

I have shown a picture to several people. I'm not super worried about it being a surprise. It will look different on my big day with the whole package: hair, makeup, veil, jewelry, the bridal glow, etc.

Even though I'm not keeping mine a secret, I don't think you are a bridezilla for wanting to. Maybe when people ask rather than telling them no, just tell them you don't have a picture on your phone.

My Mom was there with me when I got it, so she saw it. I couldn't resist the urge to show 3 out of my 5 bridesmaids. They all loved it! It's SO hard to keep it a surprise for everyone else, especially the fiancé. You are so NOT a bridezilla for not wanting to share pics of it. I've been called a Bridezilla for ridiculous stuff too. People are weird. I wouldn't worry too much about it

I would only show a few people. For me my mom and MOH will not be there just two bridesmaids and the best man so I will send them pics because they are part of my decision making. However, no one else gets to see the dress! I feel like if some people hate it on the wedding day they won't so I don't need to feel bad about whatever dress I choose.

Thanks everyone! The person I said no toisnt invited to the wedding but I just felt that she could wait til after the wedding to see it. I am glad I didn't send a picture out to more people. I showed a quick pic to my FMIL when i picked the dress and last night I heard from my FSIL that she tried to show her a picture of my dress but remembered I never sent it to her. I just know half of the family would have seen it by now I've I'd given her a picture!

I was excited to show people my dress! I first showed all my BMs and my future MIL. I didn't send her a picture though, because she is a crazy lady and would probably show it to every random stranger she met (not an exaggeration). I also showed a few of my female colleagues that I'm friends with, but we are not inviting co-workers to the wedding. I posted it on here since I don't know any of you! haha. No one was negative about the dress but definitely it would be irritating if someone was.

I am not at all superstitious but I think there is something to showing people before its altered to fit you, you have your hair and makeup done, etc. I want to surprise my fiance with my dress on the day-of, but even then we are doing a first look.

I have shown several people. My wedding is far enough away that it's unlikely that they will remember it by wedding time. However, FH doesn't get to see it until I am walking down the aisle.

My MOH/best friend has seen it and my good friend Julie who is getting married this summer has seen a pic. No one else has even asked. They have asked about the style, etc, but not to see a pic. I would not show them.

I am still searching for ideas for my dress, but I think I will show it only to my best friend. I think this is the whole idea of the wedding to surprise everybody