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Hi, I probably will not go dress shopping for the first time for at least six months, but I do have some picked out on Davids bridal.com. I was thinking of having my bridesmaids present,mom,future mother in law,3 grams and aunts but, I do not know if its a good idea to have them all there at the same time. Maybe Ill have only a few people the first time, and then when I get down to my top 3, invite whoever wants to come to look at what dresses I chose. Can someone tell me what they did when it came to this. I do not want to hurt anyones feelings, also my one grandma is ill.

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Hey, subtle must be your mdldie name. Great post!

I would definitely keep it to only 2 people, 1 should be your mother and maybe a bridesmaid who would tell you honestly how you look in the dress. Too many people have different tastes and ideas of what your dress should look like. Your mother would be heartbroken if she wasn't with you at first.
I would suggest Bridal Chateau on Wherle and ask for Brandy. She was recommended to me and I have to say she was great! She knows the inventory in the store and they do not work on commission so she really cares about making you happy not her wallet.

Try going to Chaybans Formals inside the Mckinley Mall they have beautiful gowns for mothers and Bridesmaids... Best of all they specialize in wedding and bridesmaids alterations!! I had a wonderful experience with them!

Small group (one to two people). Also, avoid Davids. Their customer service is horrible and they are very rude. Go anywhere else for your gown for a more personal touch. Every bride I know who has used David's has had a very bad experience.

Sorry to say this . . . but taking a large group is a mistake!!! Take ONE person with you the first time . . . the person who has the best taste in clothing and knows what you like. When you narrow it down to your Top 3 dresses,
then let the moms and maids come. You'll pull your hair out with that many people! Also have the basic
kind of dress (tea-length, strapless, empire waist, etc.) BERFORE you show anything to anybody. Walk into the
shop with a plan, pick your top 3 and THEN let people offer their opinions. No matter what you do, you'll be
second guessing yourself (it's natural) after you order the dresses. . .you'll hate yourself if your unhappy with
the outfits and you let other people pick them. Let everyone help with shoes and jewelry, but YOU have to be happy with the dresses. If you know what colors you are using, let everyone know ahead of time so they don't spend an hour at the dress shop trying to talk you into fushia when you want navy.
Some advice: try to take a few hours off from work and go shopping during business hours. Bridal salons are
always PACKED after 5, on weekends and on holidays. Bring a notebook to write down prices and style numbers,
and a pair of shoes that have a heel about the same height that you plan on wearing on your wedding day. Also, if you plan on wearing your hair up at the wedding, put your hair up or in a ponytail so you get a better sense of
what you'll look like. Good Luck!

I would bring no more than 2 people. David's is very busy (especially on the weekends), you don't want to annoy everyone around you and also have to listen to many different opinions. It is hard to concentrate on how you feel in the dress with too many people around. I would bring one family member and your maid of honor.

That sounds like a HUGE group to take with you. Everyone has an opinion, and most of the time those opinions are different. I would keep it to less than four people. I brought my sister and that's it.

When you do ultimately pick your dress, everyone will think it's beautiful & perfect when they see you walk down the aisle. Before that, everyone will want to weigh in on what THEY envision for you. It just sounds like a stress trap.

I would stick to a few people helping you out when yougo dress shopping. You do want opinions, but you don't want too opinions so you are more confused than when you began. I would bring two, maybe three. My first time trying on dresses, I brought my mom, my best friend, and my two cousins because it was my first time and I knew I wasn't going to buy a dress that day. After that it was just me and my mom going and it made it so much easier just having to listen to her and I could concentrate on how I felt in the dress. Just remember it is about you and how YOU feel.