Opinion...see the dress?

nickandchristinaswedding

What's your opinion on pp other than FI seeing "The Dress" bf the wedding?

I know I def don't want FI to see it bf the wedding, but pp keep asking if they can see a picture of the dress.  I know this might be crazy thinking, but I don't think they should see the dress on me (even in a pic) until the wedding. Do I show them a pic of the dress from the designer's website or tell them to wait until the wedding to see it?

Opinions? Thanks for your advice!!

jessNlane52804

If you want to keep the dress a surprise, then you have every right to do so! I have shown everyone who asked pics of me when I tried the sample dress on. However, I think I will keep the real dress a surprise for everyone but my mom and about 3 or 4 other people. I had a lot of changes done from the sample dress so my dress will look very different.

My dress should be in sometime this week, so if people ask to see it, I plan to smile and say that it's going to be a surprise!

Da0419

My mom, one bridesmaid and my MOH are the only ones who've seen me in my dress.  I posted pictures of me in the first dress that I bought, the one that I regretted buying and returned for the BM dresses.  I think that I jinxed myself with that one, so I'm trying to keep this one under wraps.  Call me superstitious, but that's just me, I guess.

btfly99

If you want to keep it a surprise, then keep a surprise.  It's to each is own.  I've had a hard time deciding on which dress to choose, so I actually posted it in a blog here, and I think that everyone who has asked to see a picture of the dresses I've tried on...I've shown them. No one will know my final descsion though ;-)

kthame

I have shown people pics of me in my dress, but I get what you're saying. I've already told my Mom that on the day of the wedding, I don't want anyone else coming to the house (aunts, cousins, etc.). Only my parents, siblings, and BMs will see me before the wedding. For me, seeing me in the dress when it's not the wedding day, and when I've worked all day before, hair just halfway done, etc., it's not the same.

I've also considered seeing my FI before the ceremony, but my absolute favorite part of the wedding is when the groom sees the bride for the 1st time. I know it's a lot more emotional, and me just thinking about it makes me want to cry (LOL) but it's what I want. You do whatever YOU want!
 

raeyn

I posted a photo from my fitting in my planning bio, so anytime anyone asks to see it I just give them the URL. Anyone except for FI, that is. I don't care if my family and guests see the pic of me in my dress, because as Kate said, it will be different on the wedding day when my hair and makeup is all done and the dress is wrinkle-free.

FI won't see it before the wedding day (he's a little superstitious and I'd like to surprise him), but we will meet a couple hours before the ceremony for pictures. We're getting married in January so it will be totally dark outside by the end of the ceremony, and we wanted some outdoor photos with daylight. Personally, I think it will be even more special to have our meeting before the wedding when it's semi-private and we can hug and kiss each other rather than having to wait until the end of the ceremony to embrace. Our photographer will be there to capture the moment, and I don't think it will take away from the walk-down-the-aisle moment at all.

That's just my preference, though. I don't think it's crazy at all to keep it a surprise for everyone. It's your dress and your day!

Sparkette19

I think it's completely up to you. I have no problem with fellow knotties seeing my dress b/c I really enjoy seeing other brides dresses on here.

However, I don't want to show all of my friends and family my dress. My response when they ask is "If I show you, I will have to kill you" Then I simply tell them it's a surprise. I don't tell anyone any details, but I tell them that it's not what I was expecting to end up with. Most people understand and they laugh at my response.

ChiHeatherM

I wouldn't want anyone to see it before the wedding other than my mom, sisters, and bridesmaids. I would just tell them that you don't want to show it to anyone because you want it to be a surprise on your wedding day.

lmb5109

I had pictures of me in my dress in my purse, on my computer at work, on my computer at home. I showed everyone who wanted to see besides the hubs. I love my dress and wanted everyone to see!

nickandchristinaswedding

Thanks for all the input   

I think you're all right...I just don't want to lose that "moment" with FI and that's what I'm afraid of losing if I show pp the dress. I think keeping it to a limited group would work though.