Would You Participate in Running of the Brides?

Stuff like this rubs me the wrong way. It's undignified. I also thing people who camp out for the after Thanksgiving sales are nuts.

Absolutely not. It's really silly and really dangerous. Besides, I wouldn't even put up $700 for a dress. And I'd like to be able to look at dresses at leisure and take my time to think over what I want and not be forced to just grab whatever is in sight.

I could do it no problem but would I want to? No. I'd rather be able to take my time, look at it from all angles, enjoy the experience-not have to buy something that is "okay" just to save some money and then alter it a ton just for it to fit.

I would do it for fun. Although, I would probably try to participate in one of the smaller ones, like the one at Filene's in D.C.

I wish there was an option like "I could, but would not because of...xyz"
I hate that the only otpion for "no" makes it sound like you're a big wuss "I can't handle it!"

I'm with Aimbee on this on, I want to enjoy the experience and take my time to really love a dress (esp. because altering a dress like that too much sometimes isn't even possible depending on the cut/style or would cost a ton).

It makes me a little...sick, I guess. I'm engaged and in the very first baby stages of planning. There's no way I could deal with a bunch of shrieking maniacs running around. I personally don't think I could run around one store and find THE perfect dress.

No . . . It's too important of a decision to do in the middle of a stampede.

Weddings are stressful enough -- there's no way I would add a stampede to everything else that's going on as a bride.

I'd rather poke my eyes out!

emt's were on hand? pass. i don't need a dress bad enough to risk my safety.

No. Because I would be one of the ones injuring people. Not because they are trying to steal my dress but because they are in my personal space.

Really though, this is just nuts. If you need to go through this to buy a $12,000 wedding dress, then maybe you need to scale back your wedding a little.

i think people go to these things in teams, maybe its more tolerable like that? i dont think i could handle that kid of stress. i think the black friday/after christmas days are intolerable as is. and i totally agree with starangel, that if you want to buy sch an expensive dress, the wedding should be scaled.

Not just no but HELL no. I lived in NYC when I was getting married and had the opportunity to do this -- it was even in my neighborhood, a 5-minute walk -- but I passed. That is one crazy event.

no - as WONDERFUL the thought is of getting a dress at that kind of discount, i don't think that i'd be able to deal with the chaos and insanity. my sister-in-law actually did that and she got her dress that way a few years ago, but it's just not for me. instead, i went to a bridal gown store and spent time with the associate and got my dress with one on one attention

Why? I bought a very nice dress from David's for $400 when I got married and I didn't have to deal with 2000+ bridezillas clobbering me with their high heels. When sales get THIS crazy, I stay far away...I also stay away from sales on Black Friday for this very reason.

I'm engaged and I think I will just wait for the designer I like to have a sample sale, it would still be crowded, but at least not dangerous, and there's a higher dress I could score my dream dress and not just some random white poof.

Gives me anxiety just thinking about it!

i would do it for the fun. its my day and will take down anyone who says other wise. lol.. plus its worth it....its a good story to tell on how you got that beautiful dress.

I wouldn't pay more than $300 for a wedding dress, nor would I throw away my dignity by pawing at someone's scraps like that. Personally, I think the whole bridezilla thing is trashy and ridiculous. I understand that a wedding is a big deal, but I think the focus should be on love, not money.

I find it cool! I would go for it...

I went to this a few months ago! To skip the craziest part I didn't go until everyone else was already in. I got lucky and ended up finding a dress I loved for $250 in between all of the rips, tears, and dirt marks. There are definitely some mean girls (and guys for that matter) so you have to be patient. Go just for the fun of it, not expecting to find anything. You never know what you might find! (And just like lindssauruss says, I now have a great story too!)

My close friend actually did this this year! She actually had a great time, and suggested I do it when I get married, too. haha. I'd like to take my time thinking about my dress, trying several on (not with an audience around), and I don't think this is for me. However, for the girls who do and come out with a great deal- more power to them!

I bought my dress second hand from Craigslist complete with veil for $100. I made a few alterations for another $100, total cost of $200. It was the most beautiful dress and I received TONS of compliments on it, and I felt so good not having wasted tons of money on something that will only be worn once!