Breaking Traditions: Should you shop with your fiance?

This one might come as a shock, but my answer is YES. But keep reading…

Before you bring your better half all over the U.S. to shop for a bridal gown, I want you to remember your why. Why are you bringing them? If the answer is, “Because they need to approve what I wear and don’t like surprises,” then that’s a big fat NO from me. Rethink your decision—sincerely, stylists everywhere.

But if your why is that you two are inseparable, and it only feels right for them to share in this joyous occasion… if you simply can’t keep secrets from each other, and you’re both giddier than middle schoolers in love—then YES, bring them!

Story time, I was alone at work one night in 2022, preparing for my next appointment—a couple. They arrived in a small white truck, and to my surprise, a stunning mixed-race couple walked into the boutique. She looked like Kim Kardashian, and he could have been a Disney prince.

At first, she didn’t want much of my help—she only wanted him to help her. But as time passed, her walls came down, and soon, we were all in the fitting rooms, laughing and celebrating. They were getting married in just one month—a small wedding in Miami with only their closest loved ones. They scoured our “off the rack” dresses looking for something really elaborate and unique. No set budget. YAY!

She tried on ballgowns thinking she wanted a princess moment, but later found herself wanting to accentuate her Kim K curves with a figure hugging fully beaded long sleeve mermaid with a daring low back. It. Was. Perfection.

He adored her. You could see it. He would have done anything for her, making sure she got exactly what she wanted. It almost seemed impossible to imagine her bridal appointment without him by her side—that’s just the kind of relationship they had.

Two hours flew by, and she said yes to not only that one but two dresses and an overskirt. Tears flowed, and in that moment, they were ready to get married right then and there—standing on the pedestal, completely in love.

So if you can relate to that story, I would bring your fiance. If not, wait until you can. XO