Brides feel burnt out after trying many wedding dresses
15 posts in the last 30 days, all from r/weddingplanning.
“Tried on dresses for the second time today and have like 7 that I love. How do I know which one to choose?!?!?”
“My wedding is about 7 months out and I'm still deciding on a dress! I keep going back and forth on which one to choose, so much so that I'm past the deadline I gave myself to decide, I'm truly torn. I thought I'd know once I tried them back on but even on the second fitting I…”
“Where are we getting our engagement photo dresses? I went to the mall today to look and i tried at least 10-15 stores out and nada. I attached the two dresses I was in love with, one was sold out and unfortunately the other one had 2 star reviews with 100s of reviews. I have…”
Brides are experiencing burnout while searching for their wedding dress, feeling overwhelmed by the process and unsure of their preferences. They find relief when they finally discover a dress that embodies their vision.
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“For some personal reasons I won't get into, the wedding dress shopping process was really difficult and emotional for me. I was mostly doing it on my own, and a lot of my experiences in shops did not make me feel very good. I ultimately…”
“My wedding is about 7 months out and I'm still deciding on a dress! I keep going back and forth on which one to choose, so much so that I'm past the deadline I gave myself to decide, I'm truly torn. I thought I'd know once I tried them back on but even on the second fitting I really really struggled. I'm not looking for Reddit to decide my dress necessarily, just need some external input before I go mad 😩 submitted by /u/Gracie_Dee_ [link] [comments]”
“Hey everyone! I have a quick question about wedding dress shopping. I have 1 appointment booked to go dress shopping & invited some close family & friends. To get the most out of our time i’m considering booking multiple appointments for the same day. Would that be doing too much? If not, how many should i book maximum? I was thinking 3 places but i worry that’ll be too tiring. I guess i’m not really sure of what to expect! Any advice is helpful! Thanks! submitted by /u/oops1”
“Where are we getting our engagement photo dresses? I went to the mall today to look and i tried at least 10-15 stores out and nada. I attached the two dresses I was in love with, one was sold out and unfortunately the other one had 2 star reviews with 100s of reviews. I have time but i'm also stressed! Depop users? Etsy? Certain stores?? submitted by /u/Fit-Run7653 [link] [comments]”
“Title. I think I found my dream dress (or at least what I could consider to be my dream dress) on Facebook marketplace for $575 including free shipping. It’s a early 2000s Priscilla of Boston satin dress with lace floral appliqués and a matching veil. I’ve never gone dress shopping or tried on any wedding dresses except my mom’s which was huge on me. Is it absolutely insane to buy it (boyfriend told me we’ll be engaged by May) on a whim to see if it ends up being my dress? submitted by ”
“Tried on dresses for the second time today and have like 7 that I love. How do I know which one to choose?!?!? submitted by /u/Mountain_Web2459 [link] [comments]”
“Fellow redditors please help because my wedding is 2 weeks away and I’m freaking out. Photo 1 is the sample I fell in love with photo 2 is my dress when it arrived. Backstory: I purchased my dress in March and fell in love with the sample. They measured and asked what size I wanted to order since I was between sizes. I asked what size the sample was and they said 12 and because it fit and zipped perfectly that’s the size I ordered. Moving forward to July, my dress is in so I make an appointment”
“I am preparing for my first boutique visit and I will only have time to try two dresses. I am thinking on definitely keeping the brown gown but not sure. Thanks in advance for anyone willing to give some guidance <3 submitted by /u/Stunning-Dingo-6662 [link] [comments]”
“The fairy vibe in question: THIS , but a wedding dress. I get so overwhelmed every time I look for wedding dresses, I’ve searched fairycore recs in other subs, but nothing is screaming to my heart yet (at least nothing in my budget). 😭😭 So far the closest I can find for a vibe match is Everglade by Claire Petticoat. Other than that, I got my heart caught on some Rue de Seine but that was also out of budget. submitted by /u/FeralForestFaerie [link] [comments]”
“Hi friends! My wedding is only in June 2028, we have venue, photographer and DJ booked. I came across a local bridal boutique doing a massive sale on dresses at the end of the year. While I know it’s early, being a budget bride I booked an appointment to see if I could find something I like for under $800. Is it too early to even consider dresses yet? Does anyone have any experience dress shopping so far out from the wedding? Any / all comments are appreciated, thanks! 😊 submitted by  ”
“I loooove the look of the Stretched Satin over the Chiffon, but fear the satin will wrinkle easily and look bad in photos :( any tips or experience in this? submitted by /u/moonbabyymagic [link] [comments]”
“Hi! This is my wedding dress for a May 10, 2027 wedding that is outside in Florida. I would love a high heel with lace. I definitely am a girly girl who wants to look like a princess on my wedding day 😂 I am looking for bridal shoe recommendations. I have a few brands in mind (Bella Belle, Loeffler Randall, and Jimmy Choo) but I need help looking for really unique and comfortable shoes. I would love ant recommendation, photos, link or anything you think would work! My budget is around $1,000, a”
“Ive tried on so many dresses at this point. None of them have felt like the “one”. I am planning a small spring wedding so I’m on a time crunch to get the dress. We haven’t chosen the venue yet which may be adding to the difficulty in picking a dress. I keep waiting for this “the one” feeling but haven’t had that. I am stuck not even knowing what I want for a celebration in general. At first I didn’t want a wedding, then I did, and now idk what I want. I’m stuck between wanting to please everyon”
“Hello everyone! I recently got engaged on 9/14! We have the date of 9/15/2028! Has anyone used the Knot or Zola? I was reading articles comparing the pros and cons of each but I’d love individual recommendations! Thank you💜💜💜 submitted by /u/rockinval93 [link] [comments]”
“After visiting 5+ shops I have secured the perfect dress. For anyone who’s struggling, when you find the right one you will know. For me, I had to try a lot to pin down exactly what I liked and didn’t like. I had started to get burnt out and thought I was being too picky. But then when I found one that brought all the elements I liked together it was perfect!! To anyone in the bridal trenches: stay strong and persevere. It feels so good when it’s over! And don’t listen to the shops when they say”