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Jordan Posted: Jun 01, 2003 06:52 PM+

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Posted: Jun 01, 2003 06:52 PM

Bridal Gown Designers - Any Suggestions?

I am having a hard time finding a dress that I'm 'in love' with (thankfully I have some time).

I don't want sleeves, tulle, lace, lots of beading, asymetric or a ballgown skirt. I'd like something 'flowy' (crepe, silk organza, layered silk), modified a-line or sheath (but not so form fitted that you can see the outlines of my kneecaps!), strapless or low back.

I tried on a few Jim Hjelm's that I 'really like'. My (max) budget is $2000...though I would go over a little if it was 'it'.

Could any of you ladies suggest some designers for me to check out? ...thank you.

aliasPook Posted: Jun 01, 2003 06:54 PM+

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Posted: Jun 01, 2003 06:54 PM

Re: Bridal Gown Designers - Any Suggestions?

Maggie Sottero...

HearzBellz Posted: Jun 01, 2003 06:57 PM+

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Posted: Jun 01, 2003 06:57 PM

Re: Bridal Gown Designers - Any Suggestions?

check out maggies website. She does have a lot of the poofy asymmetrical, but if you bear with the entire collection, there are a few flowy ones.

maggie

mlp924 Posted: Jun 01, 2003 07:07 PM+

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Posted: Jun 01, 2003 07:07 PM

Re: Bridal Gown Designers - Any Suggestions?

paloma blanca has nice flowing dresses

Sunny Posted: Jun 01, 2003 07:20 PM+

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Posted: Jun 01, 2003 07:20 PM

Re: Bridal Gown Designers - Any Suggestions?

Mine is Paloma Blanca- It is silk and silk organza.

jenny2penny Posted: Jun 01, 2003 08:31 PM+

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Posted: Jun 01, 2003 08:31 PM

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Eli Posted: Jun 01, 2003 08:39 PM+

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Posted: Jun 01, 2003 08:39 PM

Re: Bridal Gown Designers - Any Suggestions?

another vote for paloma blanca

pschica Posted: Jun 01, 2003 08:41 PM+

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Posted: Jun 01, 2003 08:41 PM

Re: Bridal Gown Designers - Any Suggestions?

demetrios

WithThisRing Posted: Jun 01, 2003 08:42 PM+

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Posted: Jun 01, 2003 08:42 PM

Re: Bridal Gown Designers - Any Suggestions?

I am getting my dress at Valentina's bridal in Brooklyn and its a custom made by the owner. Its silk organza, a line, off the shoulder dress. Its not very poofy and it came in under what my budget was for a dress.

I also like Private Label by G dresses. I tried on a few and they were nice. All A line and off the shoulder. Nothing too poofy and no beads.

Sweetpea Posted: Jun 01, 2003 08:45 PM+

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Posted: Jun 01, 2003 08:45 PM

Re: Bridal Gown Designers - Any Suggestions?

Another for Maggie Sottero and Demetrios

Jordan Posted: Jun 01, 2003 08:58 PM+

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Posted: Jun 01, 2003 08:58 PM

Re: Bridal Gown Designers - Any Suggestions?

I've looked at Maggie Sottero's and while they're pretty, they're not what I'm looking for. But thank you so much for the suggestion.

I did find a few Paloma Blanca dresses on line that I really like. Has anyone heard of Palazzo? I've found quite a few (online) that I really like but it seems they're only available at VeKa in Manhattan?

Anyone else have more suggestions? ...thanks.

kelly6273 Posted: Jun 01, 2003 10:09 PM+

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Posted: Jun 01, 2003 10:09 PM

Re: Bridal Gown Designers - Any Suggestions?

My dress is a Demetrios. They have tons of dress pictures on their site. Check it out:
www.demetriosbride.com

Jenny5150 Posted: Jun 01, 2003 10:11 PM+

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Posted: Jun 01, 2003 10:11 PM

Re: Bridal Gown Designers - Any Suggestions?

Have you looked at Watters and Watters Brides ?

Edited to say: I just realized they're all sleevless.
Oops.

Jenny5150 Posted: Jun 01, 2003 10:13 PM+

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Posted: Jun 01, 2003 10:13 PM

Re: Bridal Gown Designers - Any Suggestions?

There's Mika Inatome, but I think his go for over $2000.

karen32 Posted: Jun 01, 2003 10:16 PM+

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Posted: Jun 01, 2003 10:16 PM

Re: Bridal Gown Designers - Any Suggestions?

my dress is also a demetrios. they have tons of styles in your price range.

jbella13 Posted: Jun 01, 2003 11:21 PM+

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Posted: Jun 01, 2003 11:21 PM

Re: Bridal Gown Designers - Any Suggestions?

maggie Sottero has my vote

julybride444 Posted: Jun 01, 2003 11:23 PM+

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Posted: Jun 01, 2003 11:23 PM

Re: Bridal Gown Designers - Any Suggestions?

Amy Michelson and Priscilla of Boston, and Amsale. Good luck! Also, my dress is very much like what you are talking about, and there is a slightly modified version out there for about $2200. I'll send a pick if you want. It's an Amy Michelson. I got my dress @ Kleinfeld.

Bacardi527 Posted: Jun 02, 2003 08:05 AM+

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Posted: Jun 02, 2003 08:05 AM

Re: Bridal Gown Designers - Any Suggestions?

MAGGIE SATTERO

Jordan Posted: Jun 02, 2003 09:52 AM+

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Posted: Jun 02, 2003 09:52 AM

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Julybride...I *love* Amy Michelson dresses...I'm putting Kleinfeld off as my 'last resort' (even though they have a ton of designers that I love - I'm just not sure I want to trek into B'klyn for fittings

julybride444 Posted: Jun 02, 2003 10:50 AM+

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Posted: Jun 02, 2003 10:50 AM

Re: Bridal Gown Designers - Any Suggestions?

Hmm....Brooklyn's not so bad

I totally understand not wanting to make it here for fittings though. There's another designer out there, Lourdes Courrie. Also in the city though. Hmm...sorry I'm a city girl, don't know much about long island places. Except, Priscilla of Boston has some gorgeous dresses, and they are on the island.