Hey Girls!
I've booked two bridal appointment's, one on the 25th of this month and the other the following Saturday, May 2nd. I have to admit I am a little nervous to attend the first bridal appointment, because of the reviews on the Knot and yelp. The reviews are horrible. The shop only has 2 stars on Yelp

The bridal shop has the designer that I love and the bridesmaids dresses. What would you do? I'm still going to keep the second appointment at the other bridal shop just in case the first doesn't work out. The second has the designer, but the dresses that I love. The designer, Allure has different sections based on the style.
Re: Dress Shopping
Not to scare you, but I've been shopping twice and haven't found anything I loved on me. So it may take longer than two appointments and that's ok! Just enjoy it because you'll never get to shop for another bridal gown! And since our weddings are still a million light years away you don't have to make a decision immediately. Good luck and have FUN!
I didn't think I would want strapless either but every dress with straps I've tried on was NOT flattering on me. At least most wedding dresses are structured to give some support, unlike a lot of bridesmaid dresses. And thank you! It'll probably be a month or two before I go shopping again, but I'm sure I'll find my dream dress eventually haha!
And I totally agree with @kmomac, keep an open mind. Dresses that I thought were not my favorite on the hanger looked good sometimes, and dresses I thought were stunning just did not look good on me. Congrats on finding your dress btw!
I chose the second shop I went to. I had a really good experience, which I was nervous since I'm plus size. Both places were really nice and the customer service was great.
Every bride is different. I for one have been shopping twice and haven't found anything I really felt truly beautiful in and loved. But I'm am HUGELY indecisive about everything and LOVE bridal shopping, so it will probably take me a little longer and that's ok too. Do whatever your heart is telling you!
YES more details girl!
Your dress seems to be amazing! I love Bill Levkoff bridesmaid dresses. I really wanted to get my bridesmaids dresses from there, but we are probably going to settle with David's Bridal, because I have 2 out of town bridesmaids.
Oh BTW I'm going back to the first bridal shop and trying on the dress that I LOVE and canceling the second dress place.
@the2016bride2be I'm glad you're sticking with the dress you love! And best of luck at David's Bridal. I went there once but was very unimpressed. I'm looking for short dresses in either a soft turquoise or bright coral, and they don't really have nice shades in either of those. Not sure what I'm going to end up doing...because I have six bridesmaids....and they are in four different states ha. Hopefully they have what you're looking for though!!!!
I'm going dress shopping June 11th with two bridesmaids (For both my wedding dress, and their bridesmaid dresses), and then again on June 12th with my mom and some other family. I CAN'T WAIT. Hopefully we find a few dresses I really love for the Bridesmaids, then I can try them on with each girl and choose from there. It's tough because I will most likely only go shopping with each girl once if I'm lucky, and not at the same time. I'm sure I'll find something though!
Finding it was like a dream come true. I went to the Kleinfeld sample sale and found my dream dress there. The best part is the dress originally retailed for almost $5,000, but I got it for 75% off! It’s a Mark Zunino ball gown with a bottom full of ruffles and an amazing French lace top. I’m going to wear a cathedral veil with some detailing on it. GAH, it’s all just so stunning. I am so happy I can’t contain it!!!
I hope you ladies are all having similar luck!!!