Katie’s Bridal Story: Choosing the Wedding Dress That Felt Right Even When Her Entourage Disagreed
- Claire Sutton
- Apr 15
- 2 min read
When Katie arrived for her bridal appointment, she brought her trusted entourage the kind who love her deeply and just want her to find the one. But as often happens, everyone had opinions.
There were suggestions flying left and right. Dresses being pulled from the rails. Excited voices saying, “Oh THIS is so you!” and “You’ve got to try this one!”
Katie tried them all because she’s kind, open, and wanted everyone to feel part of the moment. But with every dress that got their stamp of approval, something just didn’t click. None of them were the dress that felt right not for her heart, not for her moment.
“They were beautiful gowns. Really. But I kept looking in the mirror thinking… this isn’t me. I was trying to please everyone else and ignoring that little voice in my gut.”
And then came the turning point.
A dress Katie had quietly clocked at the start. One she was almost afraid to say she loved, because it wasn’t the group favourite. It was fitted, modern, and made her feel confident and powerful but still soft and romantic.
She tried it on.
The room went quiet.
“I looked in the mirror and I just knew. I felt like me, but elevated. My voice cracked when I said, ‘I think this is it.’ Suddenly, everyone else could see it too.”
Here’s the truth: Your entourage loves you. But you are the one walking down the aisle. You are the one wearing the dress. And when it’s right, you feel it before anyone else does.
So if you’re torn between what others love and what you love trust yourself.
It’s your day. Your moment. Your reflection in the mirror. And the right people? They’ll love the dress even more once they see how it makes you feel.
To Katie thank you for reminding every bride to stay true to themselves, even when the room is full of opinions. You glowed in that gown because it was yours and it showed in every single photo.
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