Dress shopping ...

I haven't taken my partner dress shopping, and he isn't seeing my dress before the day... but I have seen his suit, and helped him choose it!

So it's a bit hypocritical of me to say he shouldn't have a say in the dress! If you feel comfortable taking your partner shopping (and he is comfortable with the idea also) then go for it. Many ladies will choose not to take their men, but that doesn't mean to have to be a sheep.

If there is no way your friend or sister could make the trip for a weekend of shopping and you want to go shopping with your OH then I would go for it - its more imporatnat, I think, that you are happy and enjoy your dress shopping than what tradition says. As long as he doesn't mind ignoring the tradition too!!

I think you should take him if it makes you both happy! And if fact I think it would be lovely. The only reason I'm not showing OH my dress is tradition but what's the big deal really? He's going to think you look wonderful whether you've picked it together or not. I was speaking to 'older' friends of mine who married about 30 years ago and she was in a similar position to you. She took her OH shopping and chose together and they speak of that so fondly.

If you and your OH want to go dress shopping together, then do. I've only been once (just to start getting ideas) and I actually missed having my OH there to ask. Traditions are nice and all, but if they are getting in the way of you enjoying your day then ignore them.

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I've been having the same problem and in the end just went on my own.

I only went into three shops, but saw 1 bride with her fiance, another bride with her mother, another bride with 2 friends, and 1 bride with about ten people (including children and multiple prams).

So, I pretty much saw every shopping combination you could think of. And, even if it weren't common, who cares. As long as you and your OH are comfortable with it.

My OH doesn't want to know anything at all about what I'm wearing, not because of tradition, but because he wants to be wow-ed. I've been told to spend however much I want, but that if I want a second opinion I need to take his mum or one of the girls from work. (The other girls I know are all wives of his friends and he rightly pointed out that he'd hear about it if I went with any of them)

I think one of last years brides, Enterflora took her OH shopping with her and they both enjoyed the experience. She may be along in a bit to tell you more. I don't think it matters in the slightest so long as you are both happy.

In addition to my previous post - since I started watching DTTB I have come to the conclusion that the boys seem to make better dress chocies thanthe brides anyway!

Hi,

choosing dress for our self wedding is really a tough job.i think it's a nice option to take your groom for wedding shopping ...

I think it's entirely up to you whether you take him or not. For me, I wanted the whole traditional don't-see-the-dress-so-its-a-surprise thing, so he doesn't know what to expect

My mother, sister, and one of my BMs live about 3500 miles away, my MoH is probably more than 5000 miles away, and I don't have any close female friends here since my masters course ended, which meant that when I went dress shopping I didn't know what to do. My SIL lives nearby enough that she went with me, but we're not all that close, and I absolutely hated the experience with her.

Then, I made a couple appointments to try on dresses alone and I enjoyed it a million times more. I don't think I would have wanted to go with my mom of sister anyways, as the way I see it the only person I need to please is me, and I have very different tastes from them.

I suggest going shopping alone if you're hesitant about taking your husband to be!

I did find it hard not to take my OH. And after i got my dress I wanted to show him and get his opinion. Hes my best friend so do value his opinion but so far ive managed to keep it a secret. I dont think there is anything wrong with it.

I went alone even though I have tons of friends here but no family and loved it!!!! So much easier! But then when I had narrowed down to 2 I took my friend of 10 years for her very honest opinion. No one else has seen the dress since but her and I emailed pics to my Mum and my very good friend who is also my hairdresser! x

I ended up going on my own to a couple of shops. At first I was not thrilled, but I kept my wits about me and had a great time because I could just decide what I wanted. I am quite practical and logical though so it's prob not for everyone - i found it refreshing though. I wouldnt make the final decision without an opinion so after I had done the groundwork, I took someone along to validate my decision. If you really dont want to take H2B this might be a possibility.