Has anyone ever shopped for thier wedding gown alone??

Question

I don't really have anyone near enough to go with me right now and I happen to have a free day tomorrow where I can get alot done. This will be my first trip to the ole bridal salon so this time it's all about finding out what size, style and color looks best on me. I will not be buying one becuase we still need to decide on a venue for our reception but I need to put some reality to all of those glossy size 4 models in the bridal mags before I fall completely in love with a dress that's not complimentary on ME. lol. So, will I be in the minority going alone? Will it be depressing? Will I be at a disadvantage being by myself? or an ADvantage? Anyone do this?

I want to ask my sister to come up but she lives 2hrs away and I won't even be buying one tomorrow. Plus, I usually find shopping alone, in general, just more peaceful because I can take my time and be as picky/obsessive/detail-oriented as I am without annoying others or feeeling like I should rush :) My big problem is just that I have this picture of all brides-to-be going w thier bridesmaids (who I haven't even picked yet) or their mom (who lives 4 states away) or thier best friends (also many states away) and I wont' have that.

Answer 1

I went alone, because I am living in London & all my family/friends are in the Australia, so I didn't know anyone that I really trusted that much to take with me. I thought I would be all emotional, but I was really calm about it & quite happy. The lady in the shop was really helpful & kind. The dress that I chose was only the 2nd one I tried on!! I'm really grateful that I haven't tried on millions of dresses. I found a pic of the dress online & took it back home & my Mum's friend is making it for me - at about 75% off the price in the shop!!

And to the 2 people above that said it's sad & boring to shop alone - that was such a horrible & mean comment. Some people (like me) might not have a choice!! So stop & think about different circumstances before you say something horrible next time! Pooheads

Answer 2

I I went shopping for my wedding dress alone. I wanted to look for a dress without alot of input from friends/family. I took my time and looked at different styles and sizes. The people in the bridal shop are very helpful. After entering the bridal shop, i was greeted by a sales consultant and she helped me. She showed me dresses in my price range,evevthough i went over my budget. She took out the dresses that i liked and brought them to a fitting room, She helped me try on some of them. I would then come out and look into the big mirror. At first i felt like i should have someone with me because the other girl had her mom with her. Then the mother had said to me that was their 3rd time there. There were things they could not agree on because there was soo much to look at. They both agreed finally on a dress, but not the veil. That was when i knew that i had to decide on what i liked. I had it narrowed down to 3 dresses and 2 veils. Also the bra which I tried on with the dress that the sales lady fitted me for. I had the consultant put them on hold sort of. She wrote down each style and size and her name. She then made an appointment for me to come back. Then i returned with my sister and mom. All they had to do was help me decide between the dresses i already liked. This way it was less of a headache and more enjoyable. While we were there we also shopped for a dress for my sister.

Answer 3

It won't be bad at all. Sometimes, family members can really put a downer on you when shopping. If you don't take their suggestions, they may get offended. And they may have completely different taste than you and you won't agree with anything they have to say. It can be very frustrating. Take the day to find what YOU like. And the sales people in the bridal shop should be able to give you expert advice on what you should/should not be looking for. Just think about the end result: you'll be standing at the alter with the man you love. And HE'S gonna think you look BEAUTIFUL!

Good luck!

Answer 4

Best thing to do is just make sure you dont buy anything. Alot of bridal salon have people that work on comission so they will tell you anything just to get a sale. If you find something that you really think you like, then make sure you get all the info on the dress so you know what to go back to. It wont be depressing... this way you get the first pick without hearing anyone telling you something you dont want to hear.

Answer 5

I shopped for mine alone. My mom could have gone with me, because she's not that far away. The problem was that she had already picked out a dress that SHE thought was going to be perfect, and I was having serious doubts about the dress. I knew she was going to have a fit, so I went alone.

Honestly, I was a little depressed, because there were a bunch of girls there with their moms/grandmothers/sisters/maids of honor/etc. But I felt right about what I was doing; looking for a dress that I felt good about felt right in my heart.

And I went that day and found the perfect dress. I bought it and worked out a payment plan and had as much time as I wanted.

The employee assigned to help me realized I was alone and didn't say anything that made me feel uncomfortable--she just did her best to spend a little extra time with me. I knew it was her job to say that I looked great in everything--she's got to get a commission off of the stuff--but she was honest about things, and when I was having doubts about certain dresses/veils/etc, she didn't push me. She'd just go get something else, and she let me take my time.

It was a little depressing, like I said, to go alone, but it was worth it. The dress is perfect, the veil is perfect, and I'm happy. Plus, the dress I bought had the price marked down and was on sale in addition to that--because they were discontinuing it. If I hadn't gone that day, I wouldn't have found my perfect dress.

Be strong and go. Do it for YOU. Even if you're not buying right away. If you find something that YOU know is perfect, then you've found the perfect dress--and the store may be willing to work with you--they may hold it for you and be able to work out something as far as payments go. Just ask them to tell you the truth about what you're trying on--but the best rule of thumb to go by is that if you have doubts, then it's not perfect. When it's perfect, you won't have any doubts.

Good luck and congrats!

Answer 6

I shopped alone for my dress.... and for my final decision I took my Mom.
I did not want to drag anyone around and bore them to tears with all my questions and fittings etc.
Altho., in the end, I really did not try that many on.... cause I found out real quick what i liked and what was comfortable and what looked 'good' on me.
The bridal store clerks know a heck of alot more about the dresses in the store and your body shape than any friend or family member would.
Have faith in finding a dress yourself.... and SURPRISE EVERYONE on your big day!
Have FUN shopping!!!!

Answer 7

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Answer 8

gosh, go alone! you are so lucky!
it will be so much more relaxed to wander at your own pace, without mothers, or girlfriends, trying to rush you along, or insisting you try on something you don't like. i fact, i would go alone initially everywhere! caterer, florist, shoe shopping, lingerie shop, everywhere! it will be far more relaxing and easier to organize your ideas.
going alone will give you an edge in so far as figuring out what style of gown You prefer, what shade of white You prefer, [there are hundreds of shades of white out there!], or any other color. what type of veil, if any, You prefer!
don't let anyone tell you this is 'sad', it is a great idea!
i remember shopping for a wedding gown - ugh! stress! everyone telling you what they think looks good and what they like and you will never please them all - so go - enjoy - and once you have a selection you can take them with you and just show them what ones you like!
have fun with it and don't forget! wear plain white underwear! believe it or not colored or patterned undies will show thru the gowns and all you'll see is those pink polka-dot panties and bra! i forgot and it was so embarrassing!
good luck and have fun!

Answer 9

I did. It was sad at first, but the sales people were very helpful and after they realized I was alone they were even more helpful. Gosh, I can't tell you how sad I was at first, but I got through it and I was a beautiful bride. The kicker here is that after all of that I decided to go to a small chapel with only myself and my future husband. I didn't have friends or family that wanted to shop with me so I didn't have friends or family at my wedding. I shared that moment with the only important person in my life---my husband.

Answer 10

I went alone and spent the whole day putting on wedding dresses. I got more done on my own, and tried on lots of different shapes and styles and co-lours. When I found tree I really liked then I took my friend alone to help decide. Its good trying them on a second time. Go for it and have fun twice.