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Clarissa
Savvy June 2018

Who did you show your wedding dress to?

Clarissa, on May 6, 2017 at 3:17 PM

Posted in Wedding Attire 87

Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I'm on mobile and can't search. I'm definitely torn if I should show my family my wedding dress prior to the wedding. A few of my cousins and close friends are asking to see pictures. Did you show off your dress before the big day? Or keep it to yourself?...

Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I'm on mobile and can't search. I'm definitely torn if I should show my family my wedding dress prior to the wedding. A few of my cousins and close friends are asking to see pictures. Did you show off your dress before the big day? Or keep it to yourself? Help?!

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  • Mrs. DeNigris
    VIP October 2017
    Mrs. DeNigris ·
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    I've shown everyone plus the mail man. #impatientAF (except FH)

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  • alwaysandforeversimpson
    Devoted October 2017
    alwaysandforeversimpson ·
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    Everybody! Coworkers, brother, cousins, friends and even my FH! This is my 2nd wedding and I'm doing it my way this time, lol.

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  • TooSpicy
    Super November 2017
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    3 friends and both sets of parents thats all that has seen my dress Smiley smile

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  • Katie
    Dedicated December 2018
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    I showed my my mom, my bridal party (because they were there), my aunt and that's it. A lot of people also like it as a surprise. So you can show your parents, and then everyone else can wait till the day of the wedding.... I kind of wish I did that. Smiley sad

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  • ColorMeBlu
    Super May 2018
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    My mom, 2 sisters and his 2 sisters...my mom on the other hand showed all the girls at her work lol

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  • FutureMrsAF
    Super August 2017
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    I showed my mom, MIL and a couple of the BM's. No one else. I want it to be somewhat of a surprise Smiley smile

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    It's totally your personal choice if you want to keep your dress a secret or not! I didn't care, so I showed everyone who asked Smiley smile I thought it just made conversations easier!

    I completely agree with JPCD - I only showed pictures on my phone and never actually sent them to anyone. My mom kept asking for me to send her the pictures "because all of her friends want to see them" - that was a big fat no from me! I knew if I texted or emailed copies to my mom they'd probably accidentally wind up on facebook, or she'd spend all day telling strangers her daughter was engaged and asking if they want to see a picture of my dress Smiley smile

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  • Leah
    VIP July 2017
    Leah ·
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    At first I was not wanting anyone to see it, now I show pretty much anyone who asks. I'll look different in it on the wedding day than the pre-fitted photos I have so whatever.

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  • Z_Runner
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    Most people in my family know what dress i picked but no one has seen in on me...it'll be a surprise to everyone on our wedding day

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  • caitlin
    Super May 2017
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    My mom and one of my BMs was with me when i found it. i sent a couple pics to the rest of my BMs. also a few of my friends and the woman who's making me a jacket to go over it. and my FMIL. i've never been super concerned about my FH seeing it though to be honest!

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  • It's going to be "Good"
    VIP September 2017
    It's going to be "Good" ·
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    My mom saw it, my MOH (sister) and bridesmaids.

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  • Red2018
    VIP August 2018
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    Anyone who has asked to see it. The only people who won't look at it is FH, my brother and my dad

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  • Joy
    Super June 2017
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    I showed it to my parents, my future sisters in law,and my bridal party

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  • T Marie
    Super October 2017
    T Marie ·
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    Showed it to bm's, my mom & dad. Showed it to a coworker before I actually said yes. Showed a few other dresses to FMIL & she was very opinionated before knowing how I felt about it so that made me not want to show her the one.

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  • JoRocka
    Master September 2016
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    Literally everyone. regardless of if they wanted to see it or not.

    #nofucksgiven

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  • WW User
    VIP October 2017
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    I show everyone who asks, except FH, with the caveat that if they say anything about it around him they're dead.

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  • Cara
    Devoted November 2017
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    My Mom, FMIL, and 1 SIL (they went shopping with me), and my Mom showed my other SIL since she WAS supposed to come with, but couldn't travel to NY.

    I don't want anyone that is coming TO the wedding to see it before the big day; I want it to be a big surprise. I am SO excited!! I cannot wait until it comes in September for my first fitting!!!!!

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  • TheeOne2Love
    VIP December 2017
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    I didnt show anyone but my mom. I dont want anyone to see it before I walk down the aisle. ( my BP can see it the day of)

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  • The New Mrs. F
    Expert May 2017
    The New Mrs. F ·
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    All the bridesmaids, a few friends who have asked, and my coworkers who I'm also close with. FMIL was with me when we bought it - she took her own pictures and has shown basically everyone she knows. -_-

    On my side though, it's just the close friends and none of my family has seen it yet! I want to do a first look with my dad before the ceremony, so didn't want pics to "leak" to him. Smiley smile

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  • Robyn
    Super October 2017
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    Everyone on this forum lol

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