Shopping for a gown is (we think) the most exciting part of planning your wedding. It should be fun and memorable; not stressful and a chore. A lot of your experience will be determined by who you invite to come with you. Our advice: choose your dress shopping crew wisely.
Everyone loves this part and would love to be apart of the decision making process with you, but the more isn't always merrier! So who should you bring and who should you re-consider?
Here are some pro-con thoughts about those you might be considering.
Your mom: For most girls, this is a must! And rightfully so. It's a special time and a big decision...and many times she is paying for that big decision.If you have a good relationship with your mom, she should be there. But, sometimes mom's aren't always excited about their little girl getting married. If you think your mom will be consistently negative or really opinionated and pushy, maybe reconsider bringing her to the shopping process. Invite her to come see "the dress" once you have picked it out and made up your mind.
Your sister(s): The same that is true of mothers is true of sisters. If you have a good relationship and they are excited and supportive of you getting married, invite them! But if there is jealousy or tension about your big day and your sister(s) has trouble sharing the spotlight, invite her to your first fitting once you have found the gown you love and made your decision.
Your grandma:In our experience, grandmothers are the most opinionated of all! Hey, they can get away with it, they've paid their dues! In all seriousness, grandmas can be really wonderful or really difficult in your shopping experience. Many times their style and idea of a wedding gown is much different to yours. But if your grandmother just wants you to be happy and will be more reserved with her opinions, invite her!
Your MOH and bridesmaids: We love supportive and happy bridesmaids. It can be rude to invite one and not all. And having all 5 of your best gal pals plus your mom and sister(s) and grandma is A LOT of people (and opinions). If you can only bring one, choose your MOH.One extra opinion that isn't your mom or grandma and has your style and dress-desires in mind can be really helpful.
In all honesty, those who you bring with you should be those who want to support you 100% as you prepare for your wedding, dress and all. Choose shopping buddies who want you to have whatever your heart desires and who can give their opinions (NICELY) when you ask for them. Set yourself up for a successful shopping time and have a ball!
Happy Dress hunting!Labels: bridesmaid, moh, mom's, shopping, wedding gown