I just found THE wedding dress, but...

Originally Posted by lunasmom

Hmm...I think I'm going to start hunting for it (or one that I love) at the end of this month. I just got a call from one my friends reminding me that I need to get started on the most important thing of all: THE DRESS

Good point about last year's line. I'll have to find that one out.

OK so this is weird. The Knot tells me that its "only" sold in MA, Brides.com says its "only" sold in Missouri. Methinks that there is some vendor advertising being played here.

I'm defintely going to write down the salons/boutiques that the designer has listed on their web site. I'll post once I know more.

Very lovely dress Stacy!!! I'll have to keep that one in mind

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When I was planning my wedding 2 years ago, I found that Knots and Bride sites were very biased towards manufacturers. And, very judgemental if going to their forums/bulletin boards, especially if you planned on doing anything "different".

I used UltimateWedding.com. I've been trying to pull up their forums but I don't think it is working right now. The site still has great resouces and good articles to read.

Ohhh...let me help you plan your wedding...please!!

Originally Posted by calico2222

You will know the "perfect" dress when you actually try it on! It will speak to your soul (sounds stupid...but really, did does!)

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The exact same thing happened when I tried on my dress for the first time! It was a tad bit big, but I knew it was the one.

Originally Posted by halfpint

Wow it is beautiful, makes me wanna get married again lol

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Lol, same here! Hey, you can have a second marriage, right? I've heard of couples doing that to renew their vows.

Originally Posted by lunasmom

Very lovely dress Stacy!!! I'll have to keep that one in mind

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Thanks! Aren't the Mon Cheri's so pretty?

Originally Posted by calico2222

Ohhh...let me help you plan your wedding...please!!

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Lol, we could all share some ideas with you!

Originally Posted by calico2222

Ohhh...let me help you plan your wedding...please!!

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Originally Posted by StacyD1987

Lol, we could all share some ideas with you!

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Ooo...definitely. If B and I can't agree on something, my friends and TCS will have the ultimate ruling

Here's a 'dress' for you! It's actually a design from the British actress, Elizabeth Hurley's, wedding dress. Well for the most part, hers was waaay too complicated for me to draw! I can pm you the link to the pic of the actual dress if you're curious.

Lunasmom, that is one of the most beautiful wedding gowns I have ever seen.

That is a gorgeous dress. I would imagine that it'd be pricey though. I forget who said it, but taking a pic of it to a local designer and having them make a copy of it would probably be alot cheaper.

My guess is that you'll be able to find it more locally than you think! Also, keep an open mind. I thought I had found "the dress" from a photo in a magazine, but when I actually got to try it on I quickly realized that while it was beautiful, it wasn't the right one for me. As soon as you put the right dress on, you'll know.

Originally Posted by joanne511

My guess is that you'll be able to find it more locally than you think! Also, keep an open mind. I thought I had found "the dress" from a photo in a magazine, but when I actually got to try it on I quickly realized that while it was beautiful, it wasn't the right one for me. As soon as you put the right dress on, you'll know.

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that's exactly what I was going to say. The same thing happened to me.

When I was picking out my wedding dress, I found "the one" and luckily it wasn't more than $400. It was a halter-style, with beautiful beading throughout, almost like snowflakes (which I love!). If I had to do it all over again (and hopefully never will) I would've picked something different.

For one, I absolutely ROASTED in my dress. It was such a thick and heavy dress, and even on a September day I was just drenched from wearing that 40 lb. dress!! Ok, I'm exaggerating, but it surely felt like it that day.

Secondly, the beading was beautiful but they were catching on EVERYTHING. Luckily I didn't lose any but I was still paranoid all evening when I should've been just having the time of my life.

And finally, it got really dirty on the bottom because it was dragging on the floor.

If I knew then what I know now, I would've picked a much lighter, less intricate dress.

Just remember, no matter WHAT dress you pick, even if it's a bargain dress on eBay, no one will know what you paid and the best part of all.... YOU'LL LOOK BEAUTIFUL IN ABSOLUTELY ANY DRESS.

Nothing better than a wedding dress to make a woman the most beautiful she's ever been.

GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!!!

Ugh! Thanks for the tips.

My plan is to go to one of the shops they listed on their site and try it on. If I still like it, then I'm going to find some seamstresses and see how much they'll charge or check out eBay.

The weird thing about around here though is that half the time anyone that knows how to sew will charge more than what you can pay in retail. Why? I don't know eBay may be better

Originally Posted by lunasmom

Ugh! Thanks for the tips.

My plan is to go to one of the shops they listed on their site and try it on. If I still like it, then I'm going to find some seamstresses and see how much they'll charge or check out eBay.

The weird thing about around here though is that half the time anyone that knows how to sew will charge more than what you can pay in retail. Why? I don't know

eBay may be better

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That gown should not be that difficult to make. Of course the appliques and "broach" would be slightly different,(But that would make it "your own") The style it`self should be fairly easy to copy and should not cost anywhere near even the lower price.
I`d also advise that you go and try a similar one on...just to make sure you like the style ON YOU as well as you like it in the picture before you have someone make it for you......and ask around before you hire anyone to do the work so that you know it will be done by someone who not only knows how to sew, but how to fit it to you. Fit is EVERYTHING!
The gown is simply exquisite!!!
Linda