Wedding Dress shopping

mijoy50980

Who is suppose to go with the bride to try on dresses?

colstj1

I am having my mom my FMIL and my MOH. I don't want too many people with because I want to avoid too many different opinions. I know a lot of dress shops prefer you to not have a ton of people, but bring who you want there

vicki0508

My mom and my sister came with me.  I recommend taking a small number of people.  Too many women giving opinions could be overwhelming.

julbgordo

My mom, dad and one of my bridesmaids came with me.  That was the most I had at a time.  Once I went just with my mom and another time was with my mom and a bridesmaid.

cpm1223

My Mom & FMIL came with me when I found my dream dress, but I didn't say "yes" that day....a few weeks later I went back with 3 of my 5 bridesmaids, my Mom & my Dad and finally said "YES" to the dress!!

Thea519

My mom and my MOH went with me and we had a blast. I've also heard of people taking their FMIL, but I didn't ask mine because I know she wouldn't enjoy it. 

shopgrl3177

I brought my mom and my grandma.  Once I found the dress I went back with my MOH and my FMIL (she's doing my alterations).  I knew my grandma would love every dress and I really just wanted my mom's opinion.

alyssep

As all the PP said, keep it small but bring whoever you want. I made the mistake of bringing 4 people with me my first time (mom, grandma, MOH and SIL) and I got too many differing opinions. I ended up going another time with just my FMIL and found the perfect dress. The 2nd experience was so much easier and less dramtic because I had less people with me.

jemmini6

You can take whoever you want with you, there are no rules on who can go or who can't.  However, for practicality, it's best to keep that number small.  I went shopping with my mom, my sister (who is my MOH) and another friend (who is a BM). 

FutureJilliannD

Agree that there are no rules. I took my mom and grandma. We are very close and it was nice to be able to share that special moment with just them.

ritakelly

I took my Mom, sister (MOH), and a very close friend for the first visit. (We are only have 1 attendant each but if we were having more friend would have been my next choice of BM).
I would have asked my FMIL and grandmother to go but they live OOT.
I went by myself for the second visit (I had some time during the day during the week and wanted to take advantage of less people being in the store -- this didn't go as I planned the salesperson sucked and actually took her lunch break during my fitting). I did find my dress that day but due to no help of the person who got the commission. Once I found the dress I asked my sister and mom to come back and give me their opinion. I tried on other dresses similar to THE dress and in the end I bought the one I loved on my second visit.

artbyallie

I actually had a bunch of people with me, but no one really gave strong opinions until I had *the* dress on anyway. Know your crowd, I guess. My mom, aunt, cousin (MOH), and both grandmothers just really wanted to be there.

KH 2012

i have been watchign say yes to the dress and it makes me nervous on who to bring.  but really if you are bringing supportive people that are not going to shoot down a dress that you love it should be fine.  my 1st appt is next week and i am bringing my mom, sister, fmil, cousin and aunt.  i can't wait.  have fun shopping!!!

almost-a-bride

Mom, sister (MOH) and FMIL.

eliza261

I ended up going with just my MOH to Pre shop before i went with my mom and grandma and bm... and found the dress.. good thing too because  the trip the following week ended up being canceled! due to the weather and illness! it was so easy, cause i a few weeks before had gone shopping with my MOH for her dress.. so we had a good rythm going for what we both liked!

mandi921vh

I am going to be brining my mom and my sister. I agree with PP definitely keep the number of people to a minimum, too many people equals too many opinions. Check out an episode of "Say Yes to the Dress" when 10+ people show up, the girl did not walk out with a dress. 

JCM10

I took my mom, sister (MOH) and a bridesmaid to my first visits. Then the same bridesmaid and an additional one to visit #2. Those two will probably go with me every time, then my mom will come see THE dress when I find it before we purchase. 

LaurenHH

I'm bringing my mom, my sister, my grandmother and my MOH.  I actually had more people who wanted to come but, really I think 4 is pushing it.  I just don't want too many conflicting opinions and a whole crowd of people around me.

Sarahkayfa

Whomever/ whoever the bride wants with her.

I want to go by myself, or maybe I'll use it as a chance to further some female friendships and bring along a friend for a second opinion.

ekelly83

Whoever you want. I had my mom, my aunt, my MOH, and one BM (I did invite all of my BMs, but only two could make it). I found my dress and they all agreed, it went over very well!

Tabitha Moyer

I went with my MOH bought a dress then changed my mind cancelled the order and went shopping alone and found MY DRESS! I go shopping for everything  else alone and do a damn good job at it so I don't see why this should be any different 

aclove2lope

I went by myself the first time.  Then I brought my younger sister, and I picked out my dress and ordered it.  Later I had my mom, FMIL, grandma's, his grandma's, his sister, aunt, and cousin come to see me in it. 

TaraW1979

I had my mom, his mom, my sister (MOH), his sister (BM), my other BM, and the two little flower girls (his' sister's girls). It was great having them all there. I was able to find my dream dress and everyone loved it. I do not regret having such a large crowd. Everyone seemed to have the same opinion with what looked right for me.

[Deleted User]

Agree with PP, bring whomever you want. 

I went alone for my first outing, to get an idea of what I liked before involving outside opinions.  Then I went with a few friends and FMIL (separate trips, as FMIL lives in a different state).  When I went back to order my dress I brought just one friend to help me decide between two dresses I loved.

Have fun!  I loved dress shopping!!

[Deleted User]

Good question!!  I asked myself the same question!!  On my first time trying on dresses, I invited my mom, sister, dad (who has been divorced from my mom since I was 6 and I'm 34) my mother in law to be and father in law to be and my step daughter to be!!!  It was a small shop and too many opinions!  Needless to say it was too hectic and too many faces and opinions!!!  The next shop I took my mother in law to be and that was it!!!  It was so much better with just one person.  I found the dress of my dreams!  I ended up deciding to wait and made a separate appt to bring my best friend and my dad to see their opinion and they LOVED the dress!  So I ended up getting it.  So who should you bring with you?  The people who will really take YOU into consideration and limited number of people as possible

bluedaisy2001

I was dreading dress shopping but I brought my mom (who was paying for the dress), my sister (MOH) and my cousin (BM and someone who is very honest).  We had a blast, we made a whole girls day of it starting with champagne and orange juice.  I loved the first dress I tried on but I tried on a few more just to be sure.  It was great to have them there with me and we laughed that whole day!

kimberlygo

I just brought my mom. We have very different taste, but she was able to tell me if something was flattering or not.

simplebride_24

I agree with the other girls.  Take who you want but take a smaller group.  

 

I had my mom and sister go with me for the initial round.  When we had it down to 5 dresses my step-mom came and looked at the 5 and the three of them gave me their input.  Then I made my final decision.  I knew the dress the instant I put it on, but I liked having the opinions.  It was nice knowing what my mom, sister, and step-mom thought.  

 

After my decision was made I took my FMIL to see the dress.  

deb84

That is 100% up to you.  I went on multiple trips.  Here's who I brought along:
Trip 1: Mom, BM 1
Trip 2: MOH (sister), SIL, SIL, BM 2
Trip 3: Mom
Trip 4: Mom

Trip 2 was crazy, but I knew it would be.  The 4 ladies I took along are all very different in both tastes and personalities.  It was an adventure to say the least.  lol

SophieD12

I will just be taking one friend, my mother, and my grandmother on my first trip. My MOH lives in another state, so I am taking the next closest. I agree with what most people are saying. Too many women's opinions can be overwhelming. Also, you don't want their opinion to overcome yours, which is the most important.

 If you really want all of your bridesmaids, try taking them on the second or third round when you have narrowed things down. 

Gaines

Take who ever you feel most comfortable with. Traditionally it is your mom or maid of honor. Nevertheless, I would take a friend who I know would give me their honest opinion.

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