Who to bring Dress Shopping

ssharaa · December 2011

I plan on bringing my FMIL when i go dress shopping. She only has boys so I'm sure she will appreciate the dress shopping experience.

bpposey · December 2011

I think you should only bring people whose opinions matter to you.

Having a BM or member of the FIL's giving opinions you don't care about are just going to frustrate you. I've done all of my online looking with my mom. Were planning a shopping trip over the Christmas holidays. My MOH will probably go to fittings and such later on. But, I know that my mother's opinion is the only one that makes a bit of difference to me. (Plus, she's the only person I could tell to shut up when she was being overly helpful & not get offended.)

Additionally, my fiance and I have decided that he isn't going to see the dress until the wedding day. He's seen some of the options, but has no idea which one it will be. So, the less people that know what the dress look like, the easier to keep the secret.

So, in short, if the in law's opinions matter, bring them. However, consider that your mom has been looking forward to this since the day you were born. How long have your future in laws cared about your wedding day?

Starqueg · December 2011

I'm expecting there to be more than one appointment when I go dress shopping. My mom isn't involved, so my dad is going with me instead. However, the first appointment is probably going to be my future MIL and my MOH. I trust them to help me narrow down the choices to a reasonable number, and then I'll go back with more people. I want my dad there and probably my future FIL along with the MIL and MOH for my later appointment(s).

random4180 · December 2011

I brought my mom and one of my sisters- my mom is super supportive and loves everything, lol, and my sister has a good eye and a great way of giving her opinion without being harsh. I only had to go dress shopping once and we found it! I'm really glad they came and I wouldn't have it any other way. If I were you and I'd already promised to take all these people with me, I'd talk to mom and see if she'd mine going on the first trip with all three of you and then any later trips with just you and she- if you find THE dress on the first trip then you can always plan a trip to shop for accessories alone with her. My guess is once you start trying on dresses, the fact that it's not just the two of you will not be an issue (at least momentarily.)

TaylorJK · December 2011

I brought my mother, sister and my dad.. he actually wanted to come! Also, my aunt and younger cousin. I think what's important is to bring someone you trust will help you look your best, for me that was my mom. If you have friends who you love, but their style doesnt match yours, than don't expect you two will see eye to eye on a dress! Most importantly it's your dress and your decision. Dont plan on pleasing anyone other than you!! If you feel great about your dress, you will look beautifl no matter what.

mishellers · December 2011

I had 3 bridesmaids, my sister-n-law who is my Matron of Honor and my mother.

meembrey · December 2011

I brought my mom and three of my bridesmaids. My sister and best friend actually were the ones that made me try on the dress that I eventually got! I wasn't even going to try it on, but they made me! So I think the more, the merrier! unless they all have too many opinions and won't let you decide the dress on your own...

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