How much is too much?? PIC UP!

Original post by Lools

Oct 23, 2006 11:51 AM

I found a gown over the weekend that I am in love with and can't stop thinking about. It is a Yolanda Couture gown and it's $3500. My FMIL said we can do it if we find nothing else that compares. She is also in love with it too & my sister almost cried. FMIL and I are going shopping again this weekend just to keep our options open. The gown I'm talking about was just absolutely perfect for me, it suited my figure and my personality PERFECTLY! We wanted to keep the gown under $2500. I feel almost sick about spending that kind of money on a dress I'll wear only one day, but my FMIL says she doesn't want me to settle. What do you girls think?

**EDITED**
WOW all you girls have been GREAT!

I'm gonna try to post a pic of the gown. I don't like the pic they have on the website because it doesn't show the true beauty of the lace and beading and the back of the dress because the model is sitting down. Also, I would wear it with a sash around the waist which also makes it look even more beautiful!!

I am going to keep looking because I do have some time, but like a lot of you have said, if nothing else compares and I find myself still thinking of this gown I will just go for it. I don't want to look back at my photos and know I settled! Ok, here goes....

THIS DEFINITELY DOES NOT SHOW IT'S REAL BEAUTY! When I put on the gown and saw myself in the mirror as I walked down the hall from my dressing room my little heart lept and I got a huge smile on my face!!

stephanief Posted: Oct 23, 2006 02:27 PM

Re: How much is too much??

Personally, I would not spend that much on a dress, but that is because I was footing the bill...it is definitely a personal decision.

strawberryshortcake Posted: Oct 23, 2006 02:29 PM

Re: How much is too much??

i had a similar situation and i ended up getting the expensive gown. now that i'm only a few weeks away and doing final fittings, i'm so happy i picked the dress i loved.

good luck!

Angiebeeen Posted: Oct 23, 2006 02:31 PM

Re: How much is too much??

My dress was $$$3300...IF you love it , its will be worth it!! Go for it

BunnyBride Posted: Oct 23, 2006 02:32 PM

Re: How much is too much??

I paid about $4200 for my dress and I don't regret it for a second! I wanted something very specific and probably wouldn't have been able to find it cheaper.

If you love it I say get it! If it's not going to kill your budget you'll regret that you didn't buy it

Lools Posted: Oct 23, 2006 04:03 PM

Re: How much is too much??

WOW all you girls have been GREAT!

I'm gonna try to post a pic of the gown. I don't like the pic they have on the website because it doesn't show the true beauty of the lace and beading and the back of the dress because the model is sitting down. Also, I would wear it with a sash around the waist which also makes it look even more beautiful!!

I am going to keep looking because I do have some time, but like a lot of you have said, if nothing else compares and I find myself still thinking of this gown I will just go for it. I don't want to look back at my photos and know I settled! Ok, here goes....

THIS DEFINITELY DOES NOT SHOW IT'S REAL BEAUTY! When I put on the gown and saw myself in the mirror as I walked down the hall from my dressing room my little heart lept and I got a huge smile on my face!!

3892632_1.jpg

Dom n Nic Posted: Oct 23, 2006 04:44 PM

Re: How much is too much?? PIC UP!

my dress was a pretty penny also
and i LOVED it-no regrets on getting it
you need to LOVE your dress

snydl40 Posted: Oct 23, 2006 04:54 PM

Re: How much is too much?? PIC UP!

It's gorgeous-but I would keep looking, to keep costs down.

Katie&Chris2006 Posted: Oct 23, 2006 04:56 PM

Re: How much is too much?? PIC UP!

The dress is gorgeous! If you can swing the $, go for it!! If not, look around for similar styles from more reasonably priced designers. I know Maggie Sottero's 'Grace' collection is similar and probably a bit more affordable. (My best friend wore Grace in February and was GORGEOUS!)

Dee606 Posted: Oct 23, 2006 08:08 PM

Re: How much is too much?? PIC UP!

I say go for it!! If you can't stop thinking about, it must be the one.

Kaytea Posted: Oct 23, 2006 08:52 PM

Re: How much is too much?? PIC UP!

go for it, if you felt so happy in it, then it's the dress!
sure you're wearing it for 1 day but this is your one chance to splurge for a good reason!

CASJLL Posted: Oct 23, 2006 09:20 PM

Re: How much is too much?? PIC UP!

wow...it is beautiful - I think i'm going to go with a cheaper version (no satin under the lace) from David's Bridal....but I can't afford that much on a dress! But it IS beautiful!

babygirl71777 Posted: Oct 23, 2006 09:24 PM

Re: How much is too much?? PIC UP!

it looks very pretty!! im sure its 100% more beautiful in person. the dresses always are!

cjb88 Posted: Oct 23, 2006 09:38 PM

Re: How much is too much?? PIC UP!

That is beautiful!!

The dress reminds me a bit of Maggie Sottero's 'Grace'... maybe that is a more affordable option??

MattandTricia07 Posted: Oct 23, 2006 09:39 PM

Re: How much is too much?? PIC UP!

I am in a similar dilema. I found a gorgeous Reem Acra dress, but it's more than my mother would like to spend. She said I could put money towards it myself if I really wanted it, but I just can't see spending that much money, so I'm on a search to find a similar dress that I love. If you can do it, I'd go for it.