I worked in a bridal salon for seven years and saw a lot of brides make similar mistakes. Willie B. Thomas/Getty Images I worked at a bridal salon for seven years and saw brides make some common mistakes. Letting others influence your opinion on dresses can make the process confusing. After purchasing, many brides trend to fixate on one element of the dress. During my seven years of working in the bridal space, I've helped countless people find their dream wedding dresses. Such a big purchase