18/06/2026
💍 For many people, wedding dress shopping is seen as a joyful milestone — but that’s not always the reality.
As a therapist, and someone currently planning my wedding, I often see how weddings can bring up intense pressure, anxiety, and vulnerability — especially around expectations, and wanting everything to feel “perfect.”
That’s why I wrote this blog: to explore the emotional side of wedding dress shopping and to remind you that if you’re finding it hard, you’re not alone.
If this resonates with you, I’d love for you to have a read:
Wedding dress stress is real. Here's one hypnotherapist's honest account of dress shopping and how to quiet the anxiety.