Dress regret or overthinking?

Like you I had my list, went to the shops I had picked and got something that was not what I thought I would choose! I didn't have regret, but you do doubt yourself, if like me, you are an over thinker! I know my dress is the one, yes I have seen others and I think they are nice, but I love mine and just re watch the video of when I said yes and realised it absolutely is the right one. You look amazing in your dress, it is unique and you obviously had an emotional pull on the day. Maybe give it some time and wait until you have it and try it on when it fits you properly and if you really don't feel it then look to sell on.

View quoted message Definitely an over thinker. Yes I should wait.. and really try not to look at others! Think I definitely need to go back in the shop again for another try on too see if I feel the same. Remember that I loved it when I tried it then when I was looking at the photos that my mum took just didn’t think it was half as nice.
I suppose like every bride you really want it to be the one and impress the groom when you walk down the isle. It’s such an expensive purchase isn’t it, especially if you have to buy 2 in the end. X

View quoted message And breathe! It really is a massive decision BUT you shouldn't put so much pressure on yourself, I can guarentee he is going to be blown away no matter what you wear.honestly you look amazi g and based on what you say about your ceremony it is perfect. If it makes you feel better then go back sooner and re try, take one or 2 people with you who olkmownyou both and will be honest and not just try to appease you. I really hope you get some peace and feel better about it soon, and do not look at other dresses! Xx

Also, I was a one and done gal! Actually went to a shop I didn't know was there and my MOH picked one and I was like yeah OK, will try it, and fell in love! I tried on some more but didn't like them in any other shop and went back to the original shop and the lady just looked at me and said it is the fitting room ready for you! She knew I would be back!

Here she is, along with my mini me in her dress! We get married in a ruined castle and she is perfect for our theme x

Trying it on again sounds like a good idea (and cheaper than going out and buying another one straight away!!). That said, I’d never believed the “you’ll know when it’s the one” chat until I tried on my dress and just knew that it was meant to be (I even cried a little bit). The lady in the shop said she always knew from the look on the brides face when they put the “one” on… I’d say that you should go for how you felt wearing it (or any other dress) - you might look amazing in all of them but that doesn’t mean they are all right!

Also, whatever you wear, I’d put money on your groom being impressed when you walk down the aisle! x

View quoted message Love this! You look amazing x

View quoted message Yes you’re right need to relax about it. And maybe not look at the photos I took and just remember that I liked it in the shop x

View quoted message Aww gorgeous. 🥰🥰 both of you

View quoted message No you’re right absolutely. My mum had tears but I didn’t 😂 and yes buying another dress ideally is the last thing I want to do especially when I’ve got to save to buy this one.


Aww thank you I hope he is! X

How you feeling now after the advice from others x

I could have written your post. Booked four dress appointments and had no intention of buying in the first one. However tried on a bit of a wildcard and when it was pinned and straps added, I teared up and thought this must be it. On reflection, I should have waited (not like it was going anywhere) but got carried away and went ahead. I didn't try on many silhouettes at all and the next day panic started - I hadn't tried a ballgown (never having ever wanted to)!


I spent weeks after looking at dresses and bridal shops on Instagram and constantly worried I'd not tried enough on and bought too soon. The shop let me go back to try it on again and I loved it all over again so left settled. However kept looking online and doubts returned.
I collected my dress three weeks ago and it's so different when it's your own. All my doubts are gone and I know it's perfect. I've now deleted all the bridal shops and designers from Instagram and it's such a weight off.
I wish I'd remembered how much I'd loved the dress on the day so I could have enjoyed the wait but the whole experience is so overwhelming it's difficult to take everything in and remember every detail. I'd definitely suggest going back to try it on if you can and I'm sure you'll fall in love all over again. You loved it for a reason.