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snowcat
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Mom's wedding dress
I think I might use my mother's wedding dress (she passed away when I was little)...however I want to alter it bc it looks veeeerrrryyy dated. Any suggestions what to do or a good seamstress to go to?
there we go!
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Soon2BeMrsS
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
I lobe that Gown!! What if you make it sleeveless, remove the sheer on the chest and turn it to be A-line?
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Posted 3/1/06 6:20 PM
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ETAB
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
Posted by Soon2BeMrs.S
I lobe that Gown!! What if you make it sleeveless, remove the sheer on the chest and turn it to be A-line?
That is a great suggestions... I think the dress is beautiful!
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Posted 3/1/06 7:03 PM
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JazzyT
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
The dress is beautiful, strapless with a shawl is nice being that you wedding is in November or cap sleeves
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Posted 3/1/06 7:08 PM
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espresso
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
I think its REALLY nice. if you get rid of the lace on the v-neck and make it a sleeveless, it will look very pretty and unique
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Posted 3/1/06 7:11 PM
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N.Y.bride
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
Posted by Soon2BeMrs.S
I lobe that Gown!! What if you make it sleeveless, remove the sheer on the chest and turn it to be A-line?
I agree!
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Posted 3/1/06 7:26 PM
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snowcat
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
great ideas...I kinda like the lace over the arms though...how do you think it would look if I just got rid of the sheer part over the chest and turtleneck?
Of course I'll be keeping the fabulous hat!  
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Posted 3/1/06 7:50 PM
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bride2b24
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
Posted by JazzyT
The dress is beautiful, strapless with a shawl is nice being that you wedding is in November or cap sleeves
i agree!
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Posted 3/1/06 9:31 PM
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Vicky423
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
I think those are all great ideas, and it is a very nice way of having your mom with you.
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Posted 3/1/06 9:50 PM
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D's Girl
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
That is such a beautiful idea 
It is a gorgeous dress in itself, but I would defiantly just update it a little bit.
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Posted 3/1/06 9:52 PM
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NinaChris07
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
HEY!
I have a post about this as well -if you need some advice...
I think it has the same subject line and last dated February 22nd.
I am using my mom's wedding gown.
I posted pics...
What I would recommend is something similar to what I did...
I took off alot of the top material and made it into a wide v-neck / off the shoulder's gown... and kept the rest....
Good luck and let me know if you need any more advice!!!!
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Posted 3/1/06 10:18 PM
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trish71407
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
I work with someone who makes wedding dresses! I could get her information for you! FM me for more information!
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Posted 3/1/06 10:39 PM
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Nina
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
Posted by snowcat
I think I might use my mother's wedding dress (she passed away when I was little)...however I want to alter it bc it looks veeeerrrryyy dated. Any suggestions what to do or a good seamstress to go to?
there we go!
I first want to give you one of these
And I think its is soo special you are using your mama's wedding dress. I am not so creative so I'm going to agree with what the girls say on here.
The only advice or suggestion I will give, is keep all of the fabrics you take off here. You can always use it for something else..Or you never know..by the time you have a daugther...this sort of style will be back in and they may want to add. So keep the fabric.
Again....this put a tear in my eye and I don't know you..you are very blessed to be using her dress
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Posted 3/1/06 11:39 PM
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soon2bmrsdunn
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
Posted by Soon2BeMrs.S
I lobe that Gown!! What if you make it sleeveless, remove the sheer on the chest and turn it to be A-line?
I think this is a perfect idea.
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Posted 3/2/06 7:51 AM
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Ser29
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
thats such a great idea and so special.. i would either just get rid of the sheer or get rid of the sheer and make it sleeveless up to you.. i also agree with keeping the material they take off cause its all part of the memory and you never know when you might want it. good luck.. let us see pics when your done!
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Posted 3/2/06 8:23 AM
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snowcat
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
Thanks for your great advice!!!
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Posted 3/2/06 5:25 PM
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lisaslove
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
i think that is great idea 
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Posted 3/2/06 6:27 PM
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milerose
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
That is so nice of you. I would just make it strapless and remove the sheer part on the chest. I know of a good seamstress in Bethpage.
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Posted 3/3/06 1:18 PM
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Lola0703
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
That is such a nice idea. I wish I could wear my mom's wedding dress.
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Posted 3/3/06 2:55 PM
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Michy
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
You will look as beautiful in this dress as your mother did on her wedding day. I agree if you update the dress to fit your style that you should keep all the material and have it with you always. Your mother would be very proud and honored that you would wear her gown. Good Luck with it.
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Posted 9/26/06 12:21 AM
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bettybcafe
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
Thats wonderful that you are considering wearing her dress....you would look gorgeous in it...just stick to some of the suggestions stated above and it will look just as gorgeous on you as it did on her on her wedding day.
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Posted 9/26/06 1:17 AM
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MalteseMommy
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
Posted by Soon2BeMrsS
I lobe that Gown!! What if you make it sleeveless, remove the sheer on the chest and turn it to be A-line?
The dress is gorgeous and the your suggestion is wonderful!! It will be stunning!
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Posted 9/26/06 10:07 AM
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causeimb
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
Take the sheer part of and remove some or all of the sleeves
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Posted 9/29/06 11:02 AM
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HamptonsBride
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
here are some Photoshop alterations I did...it really is a beautiful dress...and can easily be updated!
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Posted 9/29/06 11:57 AM
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butapecan3
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5/19/2007 7:00 PM
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Re: Mom's wedding dress
i say remove the sleves
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Posted 9/29/06 1:26 PM
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