Shopping for a bridal gown is a wonderful mother-daughter experience. But many designers and seasoned salespeople recommend that the bride got it alone, at least at first. Wear the right lingerie. Lift your arms. Make sure you can hug people and dance.
Many brides end up stepping on their hems.
Try your shoes on with your dress and spend some time walking around during the fittings. Don't worry about that one flower at the shoulder or waist that doesn't seem quite right. Details can be worked out later. The most important element to decide first is the silhouette of the dress and the way it makes you feel. Brides usually know when they've found The Dress, but if you feel that you have been searching high and low with nothing to show for it, perhaps you've tried on too many.