I'm trying to be budget conscious on my dress. I want to get myself all outfitted and altered for about $1,200.
I started off by ordering some gowns from retailers who do bridal and having an at-home wedding dress session with two friends. It was fun. I liked some of what I tried but didn't end up keeping any of the dresses. I almost kept one ballgown from JCrew that I thought was almost right. I kept wanting to ask FI's opinion on it but didn't. My sister is another person whose opinion I trust but she lives too far away.
There's a bridal shop here in town that carries a line I like and specifically a gown I've been eyeing. I'm tempted to go try on dresses with the FI this time. I know this is not commonly done and that the gown is a surprise. I do think that is fun but I also wish I had FI's opinion. He is not a fashion guy himself, but when I'm getting ready he is good at helping me pick between dresses. Knowing that he likes the way I look in something makes me feel even more confident about it. I'm not sure I would tell him which one I picked, but would like to get his take on the general style of the dress.
Has anyone tried dresses on with their FI? How did that go? What do you see as the pros and cons?