we can't see eye to eye

[shortstuff]

This is my first wedding and i want to do it right the first time and i want my dream wedding while my fiance want's a small simple wedding,for my dress i picked out a princess dress that's beautifull. it sparkles all over and it's flattering to my figure and it just screams my name. well my fiance want's me to just wear a simple plain dress that isn't to extrem and expensive.
What should i do should i go with my dream dress or settle for less than the best?

any advice would be great
steph

[Angel]

Do not settle, the last thing you want is to look back on this day and have regrets. It is your wedding almost more so then it is his(they always say it's the brides day)so unless you want to have regrets i would say go with what makes you happy.
and a suggestion if your wedding is going to be smaller and your dress is more fancy on your invites put formal attire that way everyone else will look more formal so you will fit in great with a more fancy dress.
hope this helps
angel

[Tasha]

I do agree that you should both compromise on the wedding plans but, he has to understand that you have been dreaming of this day since you were very young. This day is going to be one the happiest days of your life. You have to wear something that is going to make you feel beautiful! If that means wearing a princess dress than so be it! Good luck!

[Dandalion]

Hey!
Girl! He's not even suppose to know you have a dress! Don't tell him a thing about it! That's part of the suprise. You get what you want as far as dresses go and do your best to insist that other aspects coordinate with what you chose. Trust me, when you're walking down that aisle, he wouldn't care if you were wearing a bathrobe!
Smiles,
Amanda

[emb113]

Think about this, we, as women, have dreamed about our wedding day since we were five. Men haven't, most of them just want you to tell them when and where and they'll be there. Don't give up what you've always wanted because he doesn't agree. But every marraige works on compromise. If possible, keep that dress that screams your name and also the little things that are important to you. But compromise with him on other things to keep the budget low, i.e. keep the guest list minimal (close family and friends only), get a friend to make your cake, and find an inexpensive DJ and photographer. If he wants to be involved, and if he does consider yourself lucky, then tell him you want this dress but you are willing to give up or minimize on things that aren't as important to you.

[smallfry]

Yes, this is YOUR dream wedding but this is the first in several compromises for the rest of your lives together!! Look for something inbetween. Good Luck!