Self-conscious about my dress

Girl, don't invite your mom to any more alterations appointments and wear that petticoat! Call your seamstress to see if you can stop in again if she hasn't started on it already and get measured again with it on if that's what you want. This is your day and if you love the idea of a big, poofy dress then you should have it!

Don’t let your mom get into your head. I had a micro wedding with all of the bells and whistles! My husband and I pulled out all of the stops just like there were 200 people there instead of the 20 attendees, and we and our guests had an awesome time — wouldn’t change it for the world!! By the way, your dress is gorgeous … if you want to wear your petticoat, wear it!!!

I think you should stop inviting your mom to appointments or discussing wedding stuff with her. Trust yourself, first and foremost.

I agree with everyone else. You do whatever you want to do. This dress is stunning, and I think the design of the lace makes it very nature-inspired in the best way and that it will look perfect in the mountains. If you want the extra volume, lean hard into the extra volume!

I think explaining to your mom how you feel and that you personally don't feel it will overpower FH would be a good step. You can also lay it on thick and throw around "the petticoat makes me feel more bridal" or something! I've "it makes me feel more bridal" is working wonders on my own mom 😅

I agree with others. This is your dress for your wedding to your FS! You should wear exactly the dress you love, with any and all petticoats you want!!

Nope nope nope! She is making you feel self conscious and insecure. It’s time to tell her to keep her opinions to herself and uninvite her from any future appointments.

I would make sure to get with your seamstress asap, because if you decide to wear the petticoat (which you should) it will probably change the length she needs to make the dress

I’m over 40 and there were only 5 people at my wedding in glacier National park. I still wore a ball gown. Tell mom this is your look and you don’t want to hear another word about it!