Trying on wedding gowns...

Hi all- Okay ladies, don't laugh...but I have absolutely NO IDEA how long it will take to try on a variety of wedding gowns...I am bringing my mom next Wednesday, and would like to make appointments at 2 different bridal shops, but I want to make sure I leave enough time in between to actually make the appointments on time. I'm not a big shopping fanatic, and very rarely try on my clothes before I buy them, so I am really clueless here. Please help!! :) Thanks so much in advance...

Trying on wedding gowns...

Depends on how many you try on in each store. If you might try on 10 dresses in one store, give yourself 1 to 2 hours. I tried on so many, but with most of them, as soon as I put it on I knew it wasn't right, so I immediately took them off. Also, you might try on several and then want to re-try on ones that you liked alot. What stores are you going to? That also may make a difference since the salesperson may spend time with you. Good luck, very exciting!!!

Trying on wedding gowns...

Thanks Nina - I'm looking to go to Lybrook Bridal Center and Beautiful Bride. They are very close to each other, so I don't need travel time...that's why Im soooo confused. So do you think maybe 1 1/2 hours??

Trying on wedding gowns...

I'm not familiar with these places, do they have a big selection like David's bridal? If so, then you will probably try on many dress, so yes 1 1/2 hours is good. I guess it's important to spend time in front of the mirrors and get a good look from every angle. And I thought it was so much fun, that I loved taking my time!!

Trying on wedding gowns...

I did two stores in a day also. I spent about 1 hour at each one. It didn't take me too long to find the one that I really loved. Good Luck!

Trying on wedding gowns...

I never had a gown appt that took less than 90 minutes - a store with a good selection took me closer to 2 1/2 hours to get out of. Don't worry about the appts. Most shops will let you start early or come late if you have to.

Trying on wedding gowns...

I went to both places you are going. I spent about 1 1/2 hours at each I think. You are probably safe if you leave 2 hours, and you could always get lunch in between. (Just a personal note-I got my dress at Beautiful Bride- the girls are absolutely wonderful!)

Thanks - you are all wonderful!! :) *NM*

We made an afternoon out of it

My mom, stepmom, best friend, sister and I went to Macy's (they had a dress I wanted to try on)and the Bridal Suite in Centereach. We made an appointment first thing with Macy's spent 1 1/2 hours there, went to lunch and then spent another 1 1/2 hours at Bridal Suite. I got the first one I tried.