How Many People Should I Bring to My Wedding Dress Appointment? (2024)

FAQs

How Many People Should I Bring to My Wedding Dress Appointment? ›

It doesn't have to be extra

We recommend limiting your gown shopping entourage to about three people at most. This will help make your experience the best it can be with the very most important people by your side. Now that we know how many people you should bring, let's talk about who!

From experience we reccomend a maximum of 3 guests. We find too many opinions can be overwhelming for the bride. Our bridal suites comfortably fit 4 people in them.

Traditionally, the mother of the bride, sisters, and the closest friend (or friends) are involved in the dress hunt. Your future mother-in-law can be invited, too, if you're tight with her and you want her to take part.

It can absolutely get overwhelming to bring too many people. Everyone has different opinions and tastes, and it can get hard to drown out all the other opinions and just listen to your own voice. I suggest you choose 2–4 people that really understand what you are hoping for in a wedding dress.

On average, brides try on about 4–7 dresses, but we recommend no more than 10.

Bring your MOH and a close family member to the bridal appointment. Your first wedding dress fitting appointment isn't typically an occasion for the whole bridal party; your MOH and a close friend or relative are really the only guests you need to make it fun and productive.

We suggest making no more than 2 or 3 appointments in one day. Wedding dress shopping is way more exhausting than you may think… definitely more so than regular shopping! It's an emotional process, and anything more than 2 or 3 appointments in a day will be completely overwhelming.

Most dresses won't need a bra—the support is built in! Many wedding dresses contain structural elements, such as boning, padding, corsetry, linings, and interlinings, that make wearing a bra unnecessary. Moreover, sewn-in structure tends to be more comfortable.

Also, tell us how many people you are bringing along so we can better accommodate your fitting area. We recommend bringing your two most trusted friends or relatives to help you make the decision. Of course, we understand if you want to bring more—just let us know.

Do you tip at a wedding dress appointment? ›

Most bridal shops are set up so that tipping is not mandatory or expected—but always appreciated. Whether or not to personally tip your stylists is ultimately based on several factors, like the level of service provided, your budget, and the cultural norms in your area.

For most brides, it eliminates the need for a bra entirely. For this reason, our bridal stylists typically suggest forgoing a bra during your appointment. Of course, you are welcome to bring a strapless bra or any type of adhesive bra if it makes you feel the most comfortable.

So do you have to invite her along on your wedding dress search? The choice is really up to you. If you'd rather share this time with just your mom and, say, your sister, then do it. You can have a private moment with your fiancé's mom at the wedding if you want, before the ceremony begins.

Most bridal salons expect the bride to bring one to three people with them on their appointment, and a larger crowd can be an unexpected challenge to the store, and could even cause problems for other brides.

Generally, the average cost of a wedding gown is typically between $1,800 to $2,500. Off-the-rack gowns may be priced lower than $1,800, while more luxurious gowns can sometimes fall in the $3,000 to $8,000 range. Customized dresses can even cost up to $10,000.

The Average Cost of a Wedding Dress

In the bridal fashion world, prices are based on several contributing elements, which we outline below. Based on these factors, a dress might cost anywhere from $500 to $4,000 (though they can get much more expensive).

Yes, you can try on wedding dresses without committing to a purchase, but we don't recommend going into a bridal salon unless you're seriously looking for a gown.

Is there a cost to try on wedding dresses? Typically, no. Many bridal salons offer free appointments, but we always recommend asking if there are any additional fees you need to be aware of, such as a no-show fee.

Typically, bridal appointments will be about an hour and a half long. When you arrive for your appointment, you will meet with your consultant and discuss your big day!

Usually brides are able to try on about 6-9 gowns during their appointment depending on their speed and decisiveness.