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katder1108 Posted: Jul 10, 2013 10:28 AM

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gone wedding dress shopping yet?

I'm thinking about taking a look in 2 weeks... am I insane? I just want to see what I like and don't like and hell I want to play dress-up!!

Nicole0408 Posted: Jul 10, 2013 11:16 AM

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I didn't plan on going however I had to go get a final fitting for my maid of honor dress for my sisters wedding that's coming up and the one dress I have fallen in love with online was hanging all by itself so I HAD to try it on and I fell in love but it was the only one because I want to go and make a day out off it with my mom ..... I do have to say I was so happy I had never tried one on all of the times I had been in a bridal shop. The feeling was rather indescribable : )

cj21512 Posted: Jul 10, 2013 11:19 AM

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My only advice when dress shopping is to NEVER go to Paradise Bridal in Patchogue. They were an absolute nightmare to work with. My dress only came in 3 weeks before my wedding and that was because I basically harassed them.

katder1108 Posted: Jul 10, 2013 11:29 AM

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Awww Nicole, that is awesome!! That's why I want to go so bad...

I'll probably do a stock place like David's Bridal so there's no pressure... I feel like the smaller salons really push you.. at least from my experience as a bridesmaid

Thanks for the heads up for Paradise Bridal!

brnnglgn Posted: Jul 10, 2013 11:47 AM

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I want to but I dont want to go alone

katder1108 Posted: Jul 10, 2013 11:54 AM

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I'm bringing mom, MOH and possibly FMIL.. that's it.. I may not even bring FMIL until I am really looking to purchase... I'm undecided.

MOH said I'm not crazy (hence why she is my MOH lol) and she is up for anything

Nicole0408 Posted: Jul 10, 2013 12:43 PM

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Posted by katder1108

Awww Nicole, that is awesome!! That's why I want to go so bad...

I'll probably do a stock place like David's Bridal so there's no pressure... I feel like the smaller salons really push you.. at least from my experience as a bridesmaid

Thanks for the heads up for Paradise Bridal!

Thanks Kathleen - my experience was at Angel's bridal in east islip. I have a long history of bridesmaid dress buying from them and my cousin, sister and friend all bought their wedding gowns from them. They are super nice and not pushy at all in my experiences .... Good luck when you go and share how t went

katder1108 Posted: Jul 10, 2013 01:02 PM

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Awesome thanks!! I'll definitely take a look there too!! =)

I will absolutely share... maybe even some pictures lol

corrine1129 Posted: Jul 10, 2013 01:15 PM

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I already went lol. I had a dress I loved so I stopped looking. I tried it on an hated it. Glad I went bc now I'm going in a different direction,

katder1108 Posted: Jul 10, 2013 02:30 PM

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Posted by corrine1129

I already went lol. I had a dress I loved so I stopped looking. I tried it on an hated it. Glad I went bc now I'm going in a different direction,

I'm afraid of this too.... there are a lot of dresses that I liked online that are similar in style but I'm afraid of none of them looking the way I imagine they do.

MissToMrs Posted: Jul 11, 2013 06:45 AM

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just so you don't feel nuts- i purchased my dress 25 months prior to my wedding!!!!! :) if theres something you love, be prepared to buy it so the designer has to produce the dress. i did this with mine. i bought my dress in nov 2012. the dress was a year old already so my deposit guarantees me the dress will be produced! :) good luck!!!!!!

and you do end up buying something totally different. i have big boobs and curvy so I was all about the mermaid to show off my figure i've worked hard for....i wound up purchasing Lazaro 3152- a huge ball gown! lol so be open!!!

katder1108 Posted: Jul 11, 2013 07:37 AM

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Oh wow!! Okay I really don't feel nuts haha I never thought about that either... That's great to know!!

Jott1015 Posted: Jul 13, 2013 05:17 PM

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I plan on starting to shop around at the end of August/beginning of September... I feel like the dress shopping is one of the most exciting parts and I don't want to rush it! PLus I change my mind every other day LOL I already changed my BM dress colors so I'm afraid I'll love something now and not like it 6 months from now. But it doesn't hurt to start looking now =)

katder1108 Posted: Jul 15, 2013 09:32 AM

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Posted by Jott1015

I plan on starting to shop around at the end of August/beginning of September... I feel like the dress shopping is one of the most exciting parts and I don't want to rush it! PLus I change my mind every other day LOL I already changed my BM dress colors so I'm afraid I'll love something now and not like it 6 months from now. But it doesn't hurt to start looking now =)

That's a good idea especially if you tend to change your mind a lot lol

I made an appointment at David's Bridal for this Thursday to start seeing what I like and what I don't like and what not.. super excited!! Mom, FMIL and MOH are coming... nobody else, I don't need a million opinions... those 3 voices are loud enough hahha

Pinkisles Posted: Jul 19, 2013 02:07 PM

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Posted by cj21512

My only advice when dress shopping is to NEVER go to Paradise Bridal in Patchogue. They were an absolute nightmare to work with. My dress only came in 3 weeks before my wedding and that was because I basically harassed them.

I got my dress from paradise bridal and I had no problems at all.

PSiloveU Posted: Jul 20, 2013 10:48 PM

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I may 'accidentally' shop tomorrow...I'm going with my brother to try on my bridesmaids dress for my BFFs wedding and I know I'll just HAVE TO look at dresses!

katder1108 Posted: Jul 21, 2013 08:06 AM

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Posted by PSiloveU

I may 'accidentally' shop tomorrow...I'm going with my brother to try on my bridesmaids dress for my BFFs wedding and I know I'll just HAVE TO look at dresses!

Awesome!! Let us know how it goes!