I finally ordered my dress! Now I need help with veil

Original post by cutsabutton

Apr 16, 2003 08:55 PM

Thanks, everyone!
Now my problem is finding a veil that matches the gown without going broke! I just got back from Macy's. I was trying on veils and tiaras...there was this plain, simple cathedral veil that I liked and when I asked how much it was, my jaw dropped! How can such a simple veil possibly cost over 350dollars!?!? There were no crystals on it nor was it made of gold. I called a friend to complain and she told me to check out e-bay. I found one I liked on e-bay, very cheap too, but I've never purchased anything from them before. Is it safe? I'm afraid I won't like it...any thoughts?

cutsabutton Posted: Apr 18, 2003 06:26 PM

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help, anyone?

LisaT Posted: Apr 18, 2003 06:28 PM

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beautiful dress!

I've gotten a lot of great deals on ebay.

p&a91203 Posted: Apr 18, 2003 06:44 PM

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I would def go w/ a cathedral veil...Beautiful Dress!!

Kathy116 Posted: Apr 18, 2003 06:59 PM

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The dress is beautiful!

I almost drop over when the designer of my dress told me how much the manitilla (I think that's what it's called) and veil would cost (if I bought the one I was wearing...I put it on just for the effect to see how the dress would look with a veil)

$7,000! The manitilla had lace on the edges, and the veil (3 tiered) had Swarovski crystals.

For $7,000 you'd think they were diamonds!

Yes, I almost passed out! Needless to say, I didn't buy my veil that day, only the dress.

I still have to buy a veil.

cutsabutton Posted: Apr 18, 2003 07:14 PM

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Kathy, I think I know the mantilla you're talking about...I saw it in an issue of Bride's magazine. I couldn't believe it either! But it was beautiful!

WithThisRing Posted: Apr 18, 2003 07:15 PM

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ebay is good. They have wonderful items and very inexpensive.

Check out bridesave.com

here is the link

Bridesave

kaangel217 Posted: Apr 18, 2003 08:15 PM

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You have a beautiful dress. As for the veil /tiara if you go with e-bay if you don't like it you can always return it or resell it.

merf99 Posted: Apr 25, 2003 04:42 PM

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I have that dress too! I am actually wearing my FSIL's veil that was VERY VERY Expensive. It's a little longer than a chapel length and has lace all around the edges. If I wasn't using hers I would go into the garment district in NYC and try to find someone there to make it.

SeptemberBride03 Posted: Apr 25, 2003 04:49 PM

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I love that dress! I know a few girls on here have the same one. I would suggest a simple veil since the dress has a lot of lace. No edging or beading on the veil. Cathedral would be pretty. How do you think you'll wear your hair?

SeptemberBride03 Posted: Apr 25, 2003 04:50 PM

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I don't know why my reply posted so many times - I'm deleting the duplicates!

SeptemberBride03 Posted: Apr 25, 2003 04:50 PM

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again, sorry!

cutsabutton Posted: Apr 25, 2003 04:53 PM

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Merf, how thin was the lace on your veil? It's hard to find a veil with an all lace gown...I want a cathedral veil but I don't want to overdo it. Are you planning to wear a tiara? What are you doing with your hair?

Carey Posted: Apr 25, 2003 04:54 PM

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e bay is pretty safe. Just make sure you read all the fine print. You can also check out Veilshop.com
Beautiful dress!
Good luck with the veil.

cutsabutton Posted: Apr 25, 2003 04:57 PM

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I wanted to wear my hair up for the wedding... problem is I have really long hair and I don't really wear it up. I don't want to feel weird on my wedding day...esp since the back of the dress is pretty low, I don't want to feel naked.

When I have my trial with Jen of Fairytale Makeovers, I guess we can experiment a bit

merf99 Posted: Apr 25, 2003 05:03 PM

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The lace is very thin. I am wearing a tiara and I think my hair partially up. I tried the dress on with the veil and it doesn;t look like too much but then again theres not alot of lace on the veil. Where did you get the dress?