Most brides like a second opinion when wedding dress shopping, but a third, fourth or even fifth opinion can make things very overwhelming. How many people should come with the bride during her gown consultation?
We've helped hundreds of brides choose their perfect dress, but something that we have noticed is that when she brings too many people
it becomes a bit counterproductive. She quickly finds herself being pulled in different directions, and even
worse, someone may shoot down her top dress choice without even realizing it.
That is why we allow two guests to accompany the bride on weekend and evening appointments, and recommend no more than this. We are on the bride's side, and when the group
gets bigger, she gets less attention from them, not more, since a larger group
tends to start talking amongst themselves. Too much input makes the experience less memorable and more overwhelming.
When you decide to go wedding dress shopping, make it a more personal event. Invite your mother and maybe your maid of honour, and keep it at that. Set up some ground rules before you go so that everyone knows their "role" in the shopping process. Ensure that this once-in-a-lifetime experience is really all about you - after all, you deserve it!
