Wedding dress shopping solo?

What about your future mother in law?

First, there's nothing wrong with going alone. Lots of ladies here have done that and had great experiences.

But have you asked your local bridesmaid? I was surprised at how willing my friends were to change their schedules for me. If you WANT to go alone, go for it, but if you'd like company, don't be afraid to ask for it!

I went alone, the first time. I tried on a bunch of dresses so that I could get a feel for what I really liked, without anyone else's opinion. I narrowed it down to 5 and then brought my Mom. Maybe you could go that route and bring your FMIL or a good friend?

Nothing wrong with going alone! I went alone the 3rd time and that is when I found my dress. I actually caught myself trying to please my mom when I went with her. She is very in to rhinestones and bling and I'm definitely not!

I went alone and bought my dress alone. I was a little sad that no one was there to share that moment with me, but the lady who worked at the salon was fabulous. She was really sweet and gave honest opinions and feedback about each dress. At the end of the day, I felt pretty comfortable with my decision because no one else swayed me into a dress I didn't love.

Going alone might actually be better. You can avoid all of the cluttering opinions of others that might cloud your feelings about dresses. I went once with my mother and sister, and the second time by myself I felt so much less overwhelmed since it was just me and my dress.

I loved going alone!

I'm such a people pleaser it was nice to make the decision on my own!

I took DF. I loved dress shopping with him. It was a lot of fun!

All 3 bridesmaids and FMIL (basically both of our families) live back at in our hometown. FH and I moved to Dallas a year ago and only one bridesmaid lives here, which we have been trying to coordinate but it just never lands on a good day for either of us because of our work schedules. I have other friends here in the area, but I feel is more of a bridesmaid/family type of event.

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I went alone--my friends and mother are all across the country. It was actually a great experience...I got to make my own decisions, not wait to see what other people thought. It was empowering. I recommend taking a day off work and going on say, a Thursday morning. The stores were DEAD, so I didn't feel sort of lost in the big shuffle of moms and daughters. I think it would be more uncomfortable to be alone while surrounded by big parties of people shopping together. My saleswoman was brutally honest with the dresses that looked bad on me and I loved that, so ask yours to be honest too. It was a great experience. Also, let her bring you dresses you don't like. I bought the one I didn't want to try on that she brought over--they really do know their body types lol.

My only word of advice is to sleep on any dress choice you make. I bought the 5th or 6th dress I tried on because I loved it, and while I don't regret it, I know I jumped fast because I was alone and I do wish I'd spent more time looking now. Again, not because I regret my dress, but because I think I cheated myself out of some fun and some other dresses that I wanted to try on but didn't give myself time to do it.

I went alone a few weeks ago because I really didn't have an idea of what I wanted. If it has lace and buttons I love it. I went to get a general idea of what I like, plus to have specific examples to try on for when my step mom, grandmother, and aunts go with me in a few weeks. My aunts are very opinionated and my step mom is very emotional. I've seen too many episodes of day yes to the dress, I wanted control over my appointment lol. Could you go back home for your first appointment with friends/ family, then when you come back to where you live now make a second appointment with a store that has the same dress(s) you love and go from there?

I went by myself yesterday. No big deal

If you prefer to go alone there's nothing wrong with it! For my best friend's wedding, her mother, sister and I went to the initial outing, but when she found the shop where she found her dress she was on her own. As PPs have said, if you find something you like you can always come back with someone else.

Thank you ladies ! At least I won't feel weird about showing up by myself and might take a day off from work to go dress shopping then! Walked into this bridal shop (honestly I just thought they sold fancy dresses) and it was packed with LARGE group of women I walked right out and felt a little intimidated on a Saturday morning, but going in the middle of the week won't be so bad !

I agree with the previous posters! The first time I went I had a bridesmaid and 5 family members and I didn't enjoy it at ALL. I felt like I had to please all of them and ALMOST settled for a dress that they all loved and I hated. Not until I went back with just that same bridesmaid to actually order the other dress, did I find the one I fell in love with! I hope you have a fabulous experience and find your perfect dream dress! <3

So not traditional but I went with my FH. We had an awesome time and found the perfect dress on the first go!

It was just my mom and I. She went with me to try on so many different dresses. I was so happy that it was just my mom and me. Why don't you ask your mil? I bet she would love that.

I did two trips to DB each time I only had one person with me. But the dress I chose was when I was solo. I felt like I got what I wanted. If actually was a very special moment for me. If you have to go alone enjoy it, there is always someone in the store willing to give an opinion.

I have seen plenty of women that had success with shopping alone and maybe have even preferred it. If you want someone there ask FMIL! I have seen posts of people's FMIL feeling left out. She will feel honored. My FMIL is so excited she's been looking at dresses. Lol

I went by myself and had a great experience. The woman assisting me was so nice.