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Ale
Dedicated October 2017

Post dress purchase anxiety?

Ale, on February 12, 2017 at 10:47 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 23

After shopping at 2 boutiques and 15-20 dresses, I said yes to a champagne and gold lace gown that is beautiful! After signing the papers though, I had a minor panic attack and a few weeks later I'm worried maybe it's not THE dress. Is it normal to have these feelings? The dress is friggin gorgeous and my bridesmaids gushed over it. I did try on one other that's still on my mind but it's a totally different style! I'm one of those brides that loves every dress I put on so for someone like me maybe I'll always be asking "what if" about other dresses out there. Anyone else have mixed emotions instead of the resounding joy of a big YES to the dress?


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Latest activity by Seale, on February 13, 2017 at 11:22 AM
  • Emily
    Devoted May 2017
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    I had those feelings, but I reassured my self with the reasons why I loved that specific dress. When it came in about 9 months later I loved it even more!

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  • Gracie
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    I still do sometimes if I see a pic in a bridal mag or something. However, I know I picked my dress for a reason. It's beautiful and I love it!

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  • Jillian
    Master June 2019
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    Girl that is THE dress for you! Absolutely gorgeous! It's probably normal. I won't be looking at others once I find mine, juuuust in case lol

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  • Heidi
    Super October 2017
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    I love it! However there will always be a mythical "better dress out there" - if you let yourself think about it. Stop thinking about it and focus your attention on your actual dress! If you seriously find yourself thinking about that one other dress, maybe go back and try on both. But otherwise I would say leave it be

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  • Runawaybride
    VIP May 2017
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    That dress is AMAZING.

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  • Bemyguest
    Master April 2017
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    Totally normal!!! I had the same feeling. I was toying between two dresses and a couple weeks after I panicked about the one I picked.

    Just breathe, try to ignore those feelings, and know you bought the right one. It will be okay!

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  • MrsRidley
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    Your dress is gorgeous!

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  • Ale
    Dedicated October 2017
    Ale ·
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    Thank you so much! I'm new to wedding wire, the forums here seem like a fun resource for these kind of things!

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  • Shannon
    Super May 2017
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    I feel like all brides go through this, when I have my dress on I'm like YES I know it's the one, but when I don't have it on and I see other dresses on magazines or online I instantly start questioning my dress lol its just the way of things (especially for such an expensive one time use purchase)

    That dress looks stunning on you! Very elegant.

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  • Jennifer & Tommy
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    Oh my gosh! It is a beautiful dress! stop looking this is the one lol! Goregous on you! Goodluck : )

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  • JenSteph
    Just Said Yes April 2017
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    Breathe taking !

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  • Sarahmouche
    Master January 2017
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    Here's my honest opinion- I loved my dress so much that I never really felt dress envy or second thoughts. But damn girl, you are rocking that dress and neckline so hard, I'm a little jelly! Don't second guess it, it's gorgeous and you are gorgeous in it.

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  • nolalishak
    Master June 2017
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    I felt better when i went back and tried it on again before paying it off

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  • C&J2017
    Savvy November 2017
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    First of all, your dress looks gorgeous! I hope this helps, but I went through the exact same feeling after purchasing mine (I went so far as to call the boutique the next day to try to cancel the order). After talking with people close to me (and to be honest, comments on a post just like this!) I realized it IS my dress. Just because we didn't have that "oh my gosh, this is the one!" moment does not mean that our dresses are not the one! Try to not second guess if you can, because your dress looks absolutely perfect on you! Smiley smile

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  • FutureMrs.M.
    Super July 2017
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    That dress looks amazing on you!!!

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  • G
    Dedicated August 2017
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    That's completely normal. I felt the same exact way but I really do love my dress

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  • FallforLindahl
    VIP June 2017
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    I love that dress! You look gorgeous!

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  • Kate
    Expert August 2017
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    I felt the exact same way! But honestly I feel that way every time I have to make a big decision. Buying cars etc

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  • CantWaitToBeBlake
    Devoted June 2018
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    I love it! It looks great on you!

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  • Danielle
    Dedicated September 2017
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    I think your dress is absolutely stunning on you!!

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