Wedding Dress Regret?

Try to remember why you picked that dress. Did you love the neckline? Or the train? There's something about why you picked it. Mine is champagne ivory, so it's not white either. Have you tried to add something to it (like a belt) to make it more "you"?

I loved the neckline.. I was looking for a high neck dress which wasn't easy to find. I am having my mom's veil altered into a hairpiece so I am looking forward to having that. It's hard to see how it will all come together, I am hoping I feel better once the alterations start and the size fits me better.

Yes! You will! I bought my dress in December and was like meh when I tried it on for the first time in March. Once alterations were done and I tried it on with my veil and my spray tan.. it really came together and I love it again.

Thank you!! This makes me feel better

What do you think your mom would think of the dress? Do you have any other close motherly figure you can turn to for opinions? Grandma, aunt, etc. I can't imagine not being able to share this experience with a mom but hopefully the others can validate why you picked it in the first place and give insight on what your mom would think if she were here.

On another note, I purchased my dress in November and have been thinking I should have shopped around more. I tried it on for the first time again yesterday and thought hey I really do like this and reminded myself why and I'm happy with my choice. Trust your gut, good luck!

So sorry you're feeling this way. I am doing this without my mom, too, and it's really hard.

I am sort of a late bloomer on the whole getting married thing. I just didn't find "the one" until later in life, and my mom had already passed away. Most of my life I dreamed of this process, planning my wedding, and my mom was always a part of that vision, as we were always super close.

Having said that, I am really lucky that I have my sister and my grown daughter and my cousin to go through this with me. They have been so supportive and awesome!! Also, my FMIL is a dream!! I love her so much! I asked her to be the "stand in" mom for me, and she was thrilled to do that for me. It's not the same as having my own mom, but it's better than nothing! Hopefully, you have other women in your life that can stand in for your mom (aunts, sisters, friends, etc.).

As for the dress, try to think positively. Once you go through the alterations, and it fits you like it's supposed to, you may feel better about it. Try to remember why you loved it in the first place! I saw an earlier comment where you said it was the neckline that drew you to it. Well, keep remembering that! And don't forget why you're doing all of this. Good luck!

Hi Louise! How are you feeling about your dress? I'm sorry that you felt that it isn't the dress that you remember. I'm sure you will look absolutely beautiful on your wedding day!