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Dress shopping.

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to get some opinions/advise on what you all did, about your first shop for the wedding dress.

I have a friend coming in to town for a few days in January and she wants to go dress shopping. I would like to as well but I am worried that I should go first with my Mother. My Mother lives a while away from where I am studying, so it would take quite a bit of arrangement and in the meanwhile I wouldn't be able to go shoping with any girlfriends here.

What should I do? Did you all do your first dress shopping with your Mums? Or not? Should I just ask her (but she is so sweet she would probably say she doesn't mind even if she does!)

Opinions please!

Re: Dress shopping.

  • I went first with my mom and dad. They helped me pick THE dress. A few months later I went with my friends so they could see the dress and give some advice on veil and jewelry. 

    That being said, it was a really really special moment for my family. Both my parents cried. Having it just be the three of us was very sweet. My dad really wanted to go...at first I didn't even think to invite him, but mentioned it in passing and he jumped at the chance. You're their little girl..keep that in mind!
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  • go with whomever you wish whenever you wish. The chances that you will absolutely fall in  love with a dress at the first store and not want to look anywhere else aren't very likely. Even when I found my dress I still wanted to look a few more places just to make sure there wasn't anything else I hadn't tried. Maybe save the store that you really want to go to for your mom and go to some others with your friends. That way it's still a special experience.
  • I took my mom only. I didn't want opinions from in-laws and friends because I know what type of dress I want and I did indeed go with that style. I didn't want people to tell me they didn't like it and then me feel weird about my decision. I am taking my best friend to my fitting with me. This way, she can experience this special moment with me.
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