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Taylor
Expert June 2017

Wedding Dress Shopping Etiquette

Taylor, on November 9, 2016 at 1:47 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 8

Hi all! So, I'm finally going wedding dress shopping this Friday (eek!). I am super nervous. My mom, maid of honor, three bridesmaids, future mother-in-law and the woman who has been like a second mother to me are all going. After dress shopping, we are going out to eat for a late lunch. My question is: Is it customary for the mother of the bride to pay for this meal for everyone going dress shopping? (My mother has graciously offered.) Thanks!

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Latest activity by Taylor, on November 12, 2016 at 3:23 PM
  • The Trap Selena
    Master March 2016
    The Trap Selena ·
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    She can if she wants but she doesn't have to. If I was one of your BMs in this situation, I would come fully prepared to pay for my own meal.

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  • Stacy
    Super October 2017
    Stacy ·
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    Yay!!! Have a Blast!!

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  • MissMisc
    Dedicated July 2017
    MissMisc ·
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    Everyone paid for their own lunch when I went dress shopping. No one expected their meal to be paid for either. So either way is fine. Have fun!!!

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  • melanie
    Master August 2017
    melanie ·
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    The first time I went with everyone I paid, just to say thank you but they were all expecting to pay. When we went the second time we all paid for ourselves. I don't think it's required, everyone can pay for themselves.

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  • T
    Devoted November 2016
    Tasha ·
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    I also payed for lunch to thank them.

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  • N
    Beginner June 2018
    Nisha ·
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    Good luck ,i went with my mom which was nice company but, she kept picking poofy dresses. Went again with my best friend and she was bridezilla. Just remember this day is ABOUT YOU, its okay to tell them no or to sit down. I paid for my mom as appreciation. Second time around we each paid for ourselves after we ate.

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  • Zaz
    Master October 2016
    Zaz ·
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    My mom insisted on picking up the bill when we went shopping, but we all expected to pay for ourselves. I think it could go either way, but it's in no way, shape, or form required.

    Also, a word of advice: eat a light snack before you start dress shopping. Trust me, you don't want to be wicked hungry and trying on wedding dresses. Don't eat a full meal, but have a light snack to help keep your energy and emotions up. Have fun!

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  • Taylor
    Expert June 2017
    Taylor ·
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    Thank you so much for all of the advice! Wedding dress shopping was a success....I found 'the one'!

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