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I don't think having someone with you for your dress fitting is that big of a deal. I mean, you already got it! The seamstress is just going to fit it to you, anyways.
No biggee I think
if it's your first fitting, it's nice to have someone else there to opine if you're indecisive and was planning on making changes other than just getting it to fit you. that said, it's not necessary
I'll take the cop-out answer and say.....it depends. Would you feel more comfortable with someone there? I know I like to have tons of opinions and reassurance and a different set of eyes, so I would ask the coworker if i I were in your situation. However, my friend went to all of her fittings by herself and preferred it that way! (Fewer opinions, you can focus more). So I think it depends on what you're most comfortable with - but you don't have to feel obligated to bring someone just for the sake of bringing someone.
ejs4y8 I can always count on you for support (and to keep me grounded)! Thanks!
I think you'll do just fine on your own! Nothing to worry about ... if it were me I'd just go by myself ...
I think I'm just bummed. We've been planning this for soooo long. And I'm totally the type that needs opinions, it may not be the best thing all the time, but I'm allowed right now, right? lol!
Ha, lol
you could always casually bring it up to your coworker like "oh bummer, my friend cancelled on my dress fitting, gotta go alone!" and if she says "oooo i wanna come!", then you have a buddy =].
Just know that she'll probably just ooh and ahh and not actually make any practical suggestions. Do you think you'll actualy change your dress at all? or are they just gonna nip/tuck it to you?
@RecessionistaBride LOL! Now I have that song stuck in my head.
You ladies are the best thing a bride could have!
I would take someone along that you trust. They can see things and give their opinion that you can't and that the seamstress may try to convince you otherwise that maybe isn't necessary.
Ya, I think it's not a big deal to go alone to a fitting, the dress shopping on the other hand, is better with a friend. Unless you're making major changes to the dress, shouldn't be a big deal to go alone...Have fun!
Mainly nip and tuck but I'm thinking about changing the neckline...
they may be able to wait till your 2nd fitting to change the neckline - if you want a 2nd opinion for the fitting.
i made a big deal of my 1st fitting b/c i pretty much picked out the dress on my own.. but in retrospect, all the lady did was to shorten it and take things in a little. i did have a lot of fun trying on veils, etc to confirm my accessories.
but that's not something that you have to do at a fitting. i just wanted to play dress up and stay in my dress longer.
My mom went with me cause it was my first one and I was very glad to have her there, just to run suggestions and take pictures.
I think you can go by yourself, but I understand your disappointment cause you want to share the excitement with someone. I say ask someone from work. I would totally go if someone asked me to cover last minute. A day out doing something fun, than maybe go out to lunch or something.
I voted to get someone else as a stand in. As long as you respect their opinion. If they're not knowledgeable, leave 'em home. I think feedback is good, as long as its asked for that is.
I was the MOH in my friend's wedding and things would not have gone right if I wasn't there to suggest changes and get on the seamstress about giving bustile options-- I knew what the bride wanted and I had an 'outside' view to help make sure it happened.
If you don't know your seamstress well enough to trust her flat-out, I would say offer to buy your mom a cup of coffee if she'll wake up early enough to go with you, that you'd like her support. My mom couldn't say not to that.
Just ask us about the neckline. THen, MORE opinions! Rather than one person's =]
OR text pics to your mom...that's how i got my dress, LOL. it works man
You can definitely do it yourself. In a way, it's easier to get the look you want when you're not trying to please the person accompanying you.
I wouldn't worry about bringing anyone if they can't come. The biggest bummer is that you may not be able to get good pics.
ejs4y8 - See, you're brilliant! lol
OK, here's a pic of the neckline....i'm thinking about doing a sweetheart...thoughts?
@Cheerful You're so right. I think I'm leaning towards going solo (with some opinions from the helpful hive!
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I voted to bring someone, only because people like to go look at weddingy stuff!
I have my first fitting tomorrow too!
oh man, I'm all about second opinions. Of course, I'm a verbal processor, so I NEED someone to talk through everything with.
Bring a coworker - who knows you might make a new friend!
oooh.... ps - your dress looks great on you :) :) :)
Sweetheard neckline would look nice, very cleavage-y, but it also looks good how it is now. What look are you going for? The sweeter more innocent neckline goes pretty well with the princess-y style dress, but you could easily vamp it up if you wanted. :)
I voted for the grab someone, but that's probably just because I'm a sissy. I'm also partial to sweetheart necklines. so maybe go for that. :p
I always like sweethearts, BUT you have so much detailing on your dress right there, that i think you could ruin the integrity of the embroidery! It's very princessy. Plus with a scoop neck like that i'm not sure i'd go sweetheart...sweethearts are easier on a straight across neckline. Yours may just end up looking like, hilly, or something
I am totally voting for going by yourself and having the seamstress takes pics so you can send them to your mom, BMs, and of course, your BEES :) I never knew that you were supposed to bring people to your first fitting so I would have just gone alone because I didn't know any better haha! I think that you will do just fine by yourself...it may be empowering if you are used to bringing others along for support!
Also, I LOVE your gown and have to say that you look amazing in it! The details are gorgeous and not to be weird, but your chest looks great!!! I am going to agree with ejs4y3 that I wouldn't change the scoop neckline. I also think that it may cut into some of the awesome beadwork and it looks amazing as it is. I would also post your questions in the "dress" section because that is always the board that I look at first when I log on :) Let us know how it goes!!!
It might be a little too late for an opinion, but I like the dress the way it is, without a sweetheart neckline. That neckline looks great on you, and all of the detailing on the top compliments the neckline.
Also, just know that the seamstress is going to do most of the work at the first fitting. She'll have yes & no answers to what you can and can't do, and she'll pretty much just pull the dress apart and start pinning and measuring.
As for having someone come... did you make a decision yet? I'm the type that needs someone to bounce my ideas off as well, but I don't think I'd be able to ask a co-worker. I feel like a co-worker would just tell me that I looked great and agree with a lot of what I say. My mom or MOH would know me better and would be able to help me make better decisions.
Anyway, your dress is GORGEOUS!!! Let us know how the fitting goes!!!!
The Update!!! My 2 co-workers showed up this morning! One of them with coffee in hand. :) I feel so loved. I was all set to be by myself but I'm glad they were there (I guess at one point the bustle was NOT looking so great so co-worker G spoke up.
We're changing the neckline, here's a pic of it pinned. Any thoughts?
Thanks for all your opinions and help ladies. You are the BEST!
One more try, then I'm giving up for a while...
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So my dress fitting is tomorrow morning @ 9:30. BM A was suppsed to go with me (she's the only one who lives in this state). She just emailed me saying she doesn't want to go (my FI was sick a few days ago and she thinks I'm going to catch it - I feel fine - and doesn't want to get sick). I'd already told my mom she didn't have to go (she's going to see a concert tonight and thinks 9:30 is too early tomorrow). I told my mom about BM A's email, her response? "Rats..." So here's my question: Do I say screw you all and go by myself? Or do I ask one of my co-workers (we're friendly like that) to tag along? In a perfect world I'd have FI go with me, but that wouldn't be right. So ladies what do you think? How important is it to have someone there with you? Thanks!