Wedding dress shopping

I personally feel that's probably going to be too many people. There's likely more conflicting opinions with a larger entourage, and it can start to confuse you. Pick the people whose opinion matters the most

View Quoted Comment Yeah I just don't want any hurt feelings. All of them are important but I don't want too many opinions.

I took 4 people to my first appointment and 3 to my second. IMO, seven people is a lot. That could potentially be too many conflicting opinions. I noticed that even at my first appointment, 4 people had differing opinions. Obviously, this is your choice but if you have people with strong personalities and opinions then you could end up having a bad appointment. You could always take just few to your first appointment and then a couple to your fittings!

View Quoted Comment Yeah I understand that. Some people are already planning to travel out to help me so I can't turn them away at this point! Thankfully there aren't many that are too opinionated so I may ask a couple to go with me to a fitting or something instead.

I think thats too many people. i personally only brought my mother, my sister(moh) and my grandmother. the more people you invite the more opinions you will have, and that will impact your own personal opinion on dresses. bring the people YOU want there most. you don't have to bring anyone. whatever you're comfortable with.

I went Alone and part of me feels like i missed Out, because it was kind of by accident but i found My dream dress but part of me is glad it was exactly what i loved and i didnt Have millions. Of opinions getting in the way so I’d keep it small

I’m only taking 2 people. My mom because she’s always known what fits my body correctly. Secondly, is my sister who is a hairstylist and will guide to as to whether I’ll have my hair styled up or down depending on the dress.

I agree with the other PPs that you will probably feel that is too many people. But more than that, some salons limit how many people you can bring with you because they simply don't have the space for that many people. I suggest calling each salon to confirm how many people they allow per visit.

DRESS SHOPPING:

Here goes, long but:

1) HAVE FUN!!! And go to a few places!

2) Try on ALL the styles to see what actually does look good on you. And try on white as well as ivory/cream. Or that coloured dress!

3) Bring the underwear, bra, shape-wear, pantyhose, heels and jewelry options for a high and low neckline you will most likely wear.

4) Bring snacks: gum, mints, candy, crackers. As well as water, juice or clear soda. As well as bring any meds you take, even if you don’t think you’ll need them. Aspirin and ibuprofen can be a life saver for you, And your girls/guys!

5) Bring only the top 3-4 people. Too many can make it not a fun experience. Remind them they don’t have to be catty/petty, but can give advice & comments.

6) Go in with Pinterest, magazine or printed out dresses that you like.

7) What does your closet have more of? Slinky and sexy or full and romantic styles of dresses/gowns? That can always be a good indicator of what you are likely to lean towards.

8) Remember, and why they do this I have NOOOO idea, the dress they put you in is going to be one to three sizes BIGGER than what you normally wear. And the sample is not going to fit the same, as it’s been handled and tried on, many, times before. It may lay softer/flatter or be puffier, looser than the same size they order.

9) Tell the stylist what the wedding vision is: Church, barn, beach. Winter, summer, indoor or outdoor. Small or large wedding.... That way they can help guide you and your people...

10) Wear the spray on, or clear, deodorant and limit perfume/lotion. As well as being the deodorant and feminine pads with you. Light days can double as armpit sweat stoppers.

11) Wear limited makeup- no lipstick!- so as you don’t get it on the gowns. If you MUST be full faced bring a clear shower cap to hold over your face when they are putting the gowns over you head( I model and that is a trick we use!).. Trust me the stylist will love ya for it!

1. Also, remember that the size you wear is going to differ from what they put you in. Meaning if you wear a size 8 they will put you in a 10-12. It can be disheartening to see that larger number, but remember that you are NOT the number, you are the beautiful soul inside that gorgeous gown!

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This - definitely confirm with the salons before you bring in 7 people. I went to 2 places, and although the first was pretty empty and could have accommodated that number of people, the second had several people shopping for dresses, and on their website and in confirmation emails asked to keep my group small-ish - 4 or 5 people, I think.

I took my mom and my MOH for picking out the dress. I plan on inviting my FMIL, my grandmom, my fiance's grandmom and my stepmom for the first fitting. I didn't want a ton of opinions for picking it out so I took my mom who says I look nice in everything and my MOH who is nice but will be honest when something doesn't look good on me