Dress shopping-Who to bring?

Re: Dress shopping-Who to bring?

• Cortney1982 member

  

  February 2012

  Just take your mom since it obviously means a lot to her.  I took my FMIL because my mom and sister live too far away.

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• mandi921vh member

  

  February 2012

  I just went with my mom. I went shopping for FMIL's dress with her. What about doing that or having her attend a dress fitting?

  

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• mustng0sally

  

  February 2012 edited February 2012

  I noticed that you wrote that your mom feels choosing a dress "is about her." Please remember that this is NOT the case-- it's about YOU!

  
  

  That being said, if it's that important to your mother that it be only the two of you, then don't invite your FMIL. If you feel like your FMIL might be hurt if she isn't invited, just explain that you want it to be a mother-daughter event, but assure her she'll be included in other planning areas (dress fittings, picking a venue, food or cake tastings, etc.), or let her throw you a bridal shower if she offers.

  
  

  Definitely do not invite a ton of people, as it's easy to get overwhelmed by (well intentioned) advice or suggestions. Most of my friends invited their mothers and maid of honor only to help choose their gown and the bridesmaid dresses.

  
  

  It's hard to keep everyone happy and not offend, but hopefully your family-- both current and future-- will be kind and respectful of your wishes.

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