HELP!!!!!!!

So I went to go check out my dress today and as soon as I saw it, tears of sadness came to my eyes. I have been trying to talk myself into liking my dress for the last four months and after seeing it today I just couldn't hold it in anymore. When I first tried it on, my mother and sister fell in love with it so I kinda convinced myself it was THE dress ( even though it is totally not me). So anyway , we're in the car going home and I'm trying to hold it in when my mother starts driving a different way. She stops at a different bridal store and says, ' This is one of the most important days of your life, and I now realize that if that is not the dress YOU want, then we'll find you a new one.' First of all- do I not have the most amazing mom's in the world? Second of all- What can I do with the other dress? It hasn't been altered yet and it is a beautiful dress for somebody else...just not for me. I feel like I'm letting my mom down but I keep hearing how all of you ladies LOVE your dresses and I feel nowhere near that as of now. I couldn't get excited about getting shoes or accessories because I could't get excited about the dress.
Has anyone had a similar experience or could maybe advise me on what to do with the dress?

I'm am the worst when it comes to the computer. I'll see if I can get it on here somehow!

Thanks for the ideas. I guess I look into ebay.

oh no. I am so sorry you have to go thru this. I wish you good luck. Did you try talking to the Bridal Salon and see if you had any options....

Good Luck

Heather...Your Mom is awesome!!!! You will find the perfect dress for you!!!

What an awesome mom! You could always post it one here and I also know that there is a site that helps girls sell wedding gowns that they have worn or no longer need due to situations like yours. I will look for the link.

DO NOT FEEL BADLY! I went through this with my wedding band- I had it made so it was not returnable and I hated it. So did my FH. So now I am sucking it up and eating raman noodles for the next sixth months to get a NEW ring. It stinks but these things are so important.

I sold my first dress on ebay last week. after I ordered a new one from gownfind.com

You can talk to the bridal salon (it won't hurt), but unless it was a sample, they probably won't take it back. Most salons have a clause in the contract about this since the dresses are usually made to order.

Probably Ebay, or post on here are your best bets.

There is also a charity in Manhattan (can't remember the name), somewhere in Chelsea. They sell used gowns donated by brides. While you won't get money for it, you could use it as a tax deduction, and the charity served hosts programs for children (again can't remember the name)!

Your mom is so great! Try e-bay... and def speak with the salon. Maybe they can sell that dress as a sample. IF they give you a store credit (hopefully for some of what you paid for), you can use it towards another dress? I hope it works out. My bet is on e-bay...you can sell anything on there!

oh im so sorry you have to go thru this..

heather ...DOT ROCKS BABY!! im so happy you found another dress already..things are moving right along for you now..im so happy for you!!!

You girls are the best! Thank you all so much for your kind thoughts and ideas.

Here's the update... I went today with my mom after work to look at a dress that I fell in love with in a magazine. The minute I looked in the mirror, I got that feeling that I've heard so much about and have wanted to feel this whole time. My mom was even so happy for me. I don't know why I was so scared to tell her the truth from the beginning. I really am so lucky that she is so understanding. Now, not only am I marrying my perfect match, I feel I have my perfect dress.

Thanks again girls for the support.

Heather...I am sooooooooo happy and excited for you!!!!!!!!