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UKbride Member Request 22 Feb 2018

I went and picked my wedding dress myself, as my mum passed away many years...

I went and picked my wedding dress myself, as my mum passed away many years ago. I totally fell in love with the dress. I took my sister-in-law with me when I was getting measured. She hasn't came right out with It, but I can tell she doesn't like it. I've paid my deposit, but have now been put off my dress. Unfortunately I'm not in a position to buy another dress and I'm now worried I've picked the wrong dress. Totally stressed.

38 Comments
Susan Coleclough
Susan Coleclough 22 Feb 2018

Perhaps your sister-in-law is just jealous? Don't let her put you off it as it was the one you loved. Your H2B fell in love with you and your taste so I would say go with your first instincts ... they are usually correct.

Sharon  Fowles
Sharon Fowles 23 Feb 2018

As long as you love it. That is all that matters.. You know the saying can't please every1 all the time... Its your big day not hers. Don't let her bring you down..

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 23 Feb 2018

It's not about how the dress looks it's about how YOU feel because when you're in love with the dress and feel lovely in it your smile will make the dress look fantastic
Don't listen to the outlaw lol xx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 23 Feb 2018

My mum said she didn't like my dress! I still got it as I could picture walking down the aisle and my now husbands reaction to it! Most importantly I felt amazing in it! Which is a massive deal to me as I don't feel good in anything! If the dress makes you feel stunning then it's the dress for you! No one else's opinion matters it's not them wearing it xxxx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 23 Feb 2018

Think most of us have had dress wobbles at times...going to try my dress on (now that its in) on 10th March and still feeling a little anxious about it as its so different to anything I've seen. But...that's my dress and it felt lovely on when I tried it. Don't let anyone dictate ur day...I'm sure u will look amazing! x

Amber Neat
Amber Neat 23 Feb 2018

Don't think twice about her. Your dress end of.

Kay Franklin
Kay Franklin 23 Feb 2018

It’s your day not hers...... if it’s the dress you fell in love with then you know it’s the one......FOR YOU NOT HER, sorry for shouting but some people make me mad, it is your day do what makes you happy, no one else matter apart from you and your husband to be x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 23 Feb 2018

Forget her. Did you feel confident in it and have a “the” feeling when you tried it on? If so, forget anyone else. Everyone has different tastes so what one person likes another won’t. I’m sure there’s plenty that won’t like my dress but I couldn’t care less. It’s what I feel like in it that counts. I felt stunning.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 23 Feb 2018

If you fell in love with it then that's what matters. You can't please everyone, there will always be someone who isn't a fan. But that's what happens when we all have different tastes! Don't let her ruin it for you

Hazel Cottrell
Hazel Cottrell 23 Feb 2018

If you love it; which clearly you do then don't worry. Not everyone is going to love your dress but that's fine because not everyone is wearing your dress! lol

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 23 Feb 2018

How can you pick the wrong dress for your self? No not everybody's going to like your colour/style/length but who cares? Is it their wedding or yours, if you love the dress like you originally said then go and rock it on your big day! And enjoy every moment

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 23 Feb 2018

My mum and sister came dress shopping with me, I fell in love with my dress and whilst they both liked it, they didn’t love it and preferred another one I’d tried on earlier. I thanked them for their honest opinions, but their opinions didn’t sway mine and I bought the one I loved anyway. My mum still cried when she saw me in it on the day ️ Be confident in your decision!! X

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 23 Feb 2018

Don't be put off! Screw her, if you like it that's all that matters and you'll look beautiful :)

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 23 Feb 2018

It's about what u like not them if u like it u go with it it's ure day not theirs please ureself not others

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 23 Feb 2018

I loved my dress and the people who mattered to me also loved it. When an auntie on the groom’s side saw a picture of me she took the p*** out of me posting pictures of Miss Piggy in a wedding dress and as you can imagine I was devastated. But, I came to realise some people are quite sad bitter people and they aren’t happy for others. Perhaps she’s jealous of your happiness or the focus being on you as the big day approaches? It’s your day and if you love it that’s all that matters! Your groom loves you and I’m sure he will love you looking stunning in your dress too

Emma Banks
Emma Banks 23 Feb 2018

I’m the same as u my mum passed away a few years ago so I picked my dress , I love it and I do t care if no body else does and you shouldn’t either

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 23 Feb 2018

Your sister-in-law isn't the one wearing it. How you felt when you tried it is all that matters. Besides, once everyone is there, soaking in the atmosphere and you're all done up feeling 110%, she may feel different. It's not up to her. My aunty told me not to go for a ball gown type dress and at first I was in total agreement but now I've found my perfect dress and it's in-between A-line and ball gown and I it!
Go with your heart not other people's reactions

Vittoria Di Franco
Vittoria Di Franco 23 Feb 2018

Ultimately your not marrrying your sister in law but your h2b when he turns and says wow and stands with absolute pride with you beside him Who cares what sister in law thinks !!

Sarah-louise Neilan
Sarah-louise Neilan 23 Feb 2018

Don't allow anyone to view what you like as not good enough it isn't about them it's your day not hers she'll just have to accept you both have diff tastes, if you feel like a princess in the dress then it's the one I have my dress already due to the fact I could picture myself in it and my weddings two years away but I'm not allowing anyone to tell me otherwise I never expected to fine the dress in the first shop but I did and I can't picture another dress now plus you could still change parts of it add bits take bits away

Laura Osborne
Laura Osborne 23 Feb 2018

It is propably not her type of dress but im sure it still looks amazing on you! Dont be put off by others, if its what you fell in love with there was a good reason for that! X

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 23 Feb 2018

Your dress, ypur day, you love it, your wearing it! Also do you have same taste in clothes anyway? Have fun look beautiful and enjoy yr wedding day x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 23 Feb 2018

Remember why you chose it in the first place other people will talk no matter what it's your style it hers xxxx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 23 Feb 2018

Hey hey now! don’t stress about other people’s opinions as everyone has their own tastes! The most important thing is that you love it and that you feel comfortable in it! If no one else likes my dress it won’t make any difference to me cos I love it!! Keep your chin up and wear that dress with confidence! Xxxx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 23 Feb 2018

It's your day and your dress. End of discussion.

Laura Campbell
Laura Campbell 23 Feb 2018

Sister in laws can sometimes be unpleasant and jealous

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 23 Feb 2018

People are going to either love or hate my dress, it's not what you'd call 'traditional'.... my sister doesn't like it... she said 'it's very you' which it is, it's one day about you, stop stressing about everyone else x

Danielle Ryde
Danielle Ryde 23 Feb 2018

It's down to u if u love the dress doesn't matter what anyone else thinks x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 23 Feb 2018

You totally fell in love with it!!!!! We'd all be boring if we all liked the same thing xx stick with it hunnie and enjoy your day xx

Suzanne Hunton
Suzanne Hunton 23 Feb 2018

Is she wearing it? Nope. None of her bloody business - wear it with pride x

Donna Milner
Donna Milner 24 Feb 2018

It's your dress that your wearing if you love it it dosent matter what any one else thinks I bought my dress when I took my 10 year old grandaughter to pick her bridesmaid dress it's dress number 2 I love it can't wait to get married I didn't intend to buy a dress but tried it on and a little voice said you look beautiful nannie so I bought it for me x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 24 Feb 2018

Go with your original instinct. If you fell in love with it - don’t let other people’s views cloud your own! Just remember how you felt when you chose it and you did choose it for a reason! ️

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 24 Feb 2018

If it's "the one" then nobody else's opinion will/should matter.

Amy Glave
Amy Glave 24 Feb 2018

You fell in love with the dress because you felt beautiful in it. That’s all that matters. Not everyone is always going to like everything so I wouldn’t worry about it. I’m sure it is perfect for you xx

Claire Kerley
Claire Kerley 24 Feb 2018

Long as you love it that's what counts. You could always show a close friend who has known you years and ask for their honest opinion.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 24 Feb 2018

It's simple if you love the dress and feel a million bucks then who cares what anyone else thinks. It's your day no one else's. Xx

Demi McGarry
Demi McGarry 24 Feb 2018

Don't be put off by anyone's opinions. If you love your dress then that is all that matters xx

Tanya Alexander
Tanya Alexander 25 Feb 2018

Me and my mum had completely different tastes in clothes. When clothes shopping together it’s a right task as we give an opinion and the puts each other off as we like each other opinions. I’m dreading dress shopping as I want her opinion. But if she don’t like it and I love it , I love the way I feel in with then I’m going have to say mum I love it . That should matter.
Look at your dress. Look at eveery detail of it and what you loved about it when you picked it. It’s your dress don’t let no one put you off it.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 25 Feb 2018

You fell in love with that dress for a reason so go with ur gut instinct don’t worry about wat other people think xx

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