ok so I have officially made my first bridal gown appointment at kleinfelds.... the girl told me 4 guests..... um I have a huge Italian family that I'm very close with that's never going to happen....I was going to bring 7!!! lol idk. what ti do!!! I know my mother will say just bring them they aren't going to turn u away bc u brought too many people.... but I'm not a good liar lol I know they told me only 4!
what would u do??
cets1290
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i would not bring more than 4 people with me... I even think 4 people is too much! I feel like it is more meaningful with less people, and helps you to really think about what YOU like. I agree with Kleinfelds on this one! Bring your mom , MOH and 2 close friends or something
JaimeLin
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stick with 4, since they're so popular now I don't think they'd hesitate to turn you away
MrsDtoBe
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I don't think it's a good idea to bring too many people. Too many opinions generally = an unhappy bride. I'd go with the two or three most important people to you and once you've picked out the dress that makes YOU happy, bring everyone back. This way, your dress is already ordered and they all have to love it!
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I have to agree, less is more in this case. Too many opinions is just going to make you question your own opinion. Go with your mom and whoever else means a lot to you.
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I brought 3 people with me. My 2 moh's and my dad's girlfriend. I think anymore than 4 is too much! Plus do you really want so many people knowing what your dress looks like? I didn't! I wanted to keep it a surprise for everyone!
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Yay, how exciting! As for who you should bring, keep it to 4. I know when I went there, I brought my mom and sister, and their excitement got the best of them . They were pulling dresses themselves like it was just any other store! My consultant look a tad flustered and I can tell that was a no no. Also, their fitting rooms really can't accommodate any more than 4 people, since its kind of tight in there, and depending if its busy, it can easily get crowded with the other brides and their guests, with no where to really sit.
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Why not keep it to a smaller number for Kleinfeld's, and then bring the whole crew to a less popular shop that can accommodate that many? You could even go on a weekday afternoon to make it easier for the store to handle.
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Posted by JaimeLin
stick with 4, since they're so popular now I don't think they'd hesitate to turn you away
This reminds me when I came back another day to look at their accessories, there was one girl there that brought 5 or 6 people, and although they accommodated them, you can tell the front desk weren't happy based on the forced smiles on their face. It was a weekday though, so maybe they're more lenient. It also depends if your consultant will be willing to do it. I was way late to my first appt, and she still saw me since her last appointment canceled.
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I never went to Kleinfelds but I can tell you too many opinions can quickly become overwhelming. I would advise you take less than 4 if it will be a problem eliminating just 3. Take just your mom and best friend or something. No one will ever agree on the same thing if you bring 7 people and their opinions. Someone will say something about a dress you love that could spoil it! Think intimate moment.
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I was overwhelmed bringing 5 people with me, wound up ordering a dress I regretted about 5 hours later and had to go back on my own to get the one I later realized I wanted lol......maybe go locally soon with your big group to try on some different styles and go to the city with a smaller group.
Gambigoo
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I personally only went with my mom. I can't handle so many opinions, so it worked for me.
ldequatro
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i only went with my mom and grandma.. I would not suggest going with more than 4 people. It could become extremely overwhelming!
Soon2BeMrsMango
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honestly wayy too many people. i ended up going with my om, aunt, cousin, and sister. it was perfect. i promised my dmil, best friend, fail, and grandma they could come see if after it comes in. it worked out perfect.
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I'm so excited for you! When is your appointment? Can't wait to hear how it goes! If they said no more than 4, I'd try to narrow it down. You don't want to make your consultant grumpy! Definitely bring the rest of your crew shopping elsewhere- I went last weekend with 2 friends, will be going again sometime with my mom and sisters, and may even go with FH's mom and sisters another time. For me, I like having many opinions because I really want to know what looks best on me. When I tried on last weekend, the consultant would be like 'so what do you think?' and I could never answer without seeing what my friends thought first!
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4 people is more than enough. You might become overwhelmed with 7 different people's opinions when really you should be focusing on your own. I would select the people who best know your style and will be supportive of the dress YOU love!
Good luck!
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I know it's not what you want to hear but I would listen and only pick 4! The other 3 can come at your next dress shopping experience and feel a part of it :)
xBudgetBridex
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I've decides to only bring 5 my parents my uncle and his bf and grandpa. I can't ask my uncle bf to stay home, plus he interned for Michael kors so e knows fashion! my aunt and god daughter can come to one on li with me! I'm gong tomorrow to David's with my mom, grandma and moh last min rush appointment before my grandma has a procedure and is in to much pain to come!
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Posted by MrsDtoBe
I don't think it's a good idea to bring too many people. Too many opinions generally = an unhappy bride. I'd go with the two or three most important people to you and once you've picked out the dress that makes YOU happy, bring everyone back. This way, your dress is already ordered and they all have to love it!
this.
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I agree about bringing 4 to Kleinfelds and more somewhere else. It will help you see how having that many opinions works for you. I personally had 4 my first shop and 6 my second and the opinions were helpful to me
