Dress Shopping Experiences as a Smaller Bride?

Gowns are orderable in size 0 or even 00. Anything can be altered. A lot of gowns are able to be ordered in shorter lengths to start with also.

A good bridal consultant should be skilled enough with clips to give you a good idea of what it will look like. Standing on the pedestal helps with getting an idea of what it will look like hemmed.

Don't stress!

Congrats on your engagement! People of all sizes can have body insecurities, it can be so hard but remember you are beautiful just the way are. And your fiance loves all of you. As far as the dress shopping goes yes it can be hard to find petite dresses and not all dresses can be massively altered depending on the material and bead work. While not every dress can be altered down multiple sizes a good tailor can work magic. That said I think you can absolutely have a magical dress shopping experience. I d call the shops first so they know you are coming and what you're measurements are, some designers make petite sized wedding gowns so hopefully you will be able to find some salons that carry petite wedding gowns. It also helps to have shoes with the approximate height of what you think you LL wear on your wedding day. If a friend is mocking you about your size that says more about them than you. Go with supportive friends and family and have fun with it. This is an old thread but it may make feel a little better about the shopping experience : https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/any-other-brides-under-5-ft/e679073cc68ead61.html

Wishing you all the best , happy dress shopping!

Maybe check some Asian dress shops. They may have some petite sizes.