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i hate my dress - sigh updated with pics of fh in his outfit...

Original post by oakslady

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well my dress has arrived and from the moment they took it out of the package i hated it - i dont even like the material - now i am incredibly sad .
what makes it all worse is fh's outfit which was made for him finally arrived and it is georgeous! ( this of course makes me hate my dress even more)
i was trying to be a good frugal bride and get a low cost dress but now i am miserable - my bridesmaids think i should go with the dress i origionally wanted but it is almost 2,000
i am just frustrated what do you think i should do ?
this is the dress i origionally wanted - opinions needed pleeease

JimmysBride Thread views: 3,173

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I agree with the others -- you HAVE to be happy and feel beautiful in your gown!!! I also had the problem that the gown I wanted was way over budget... I HAD to go for it anyway!

Anyway... I really think you should continue to shop around... I can tell the look you are going for so... did you like any of these gowns?

oakslady Thread views: 3,173

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wow who makes that last dress - it is beautiful
can yopu post who makes all those pleeeeeeease
thanks for the suggestions -

PrincessRose Thread views: 3,173

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David's has a dress or two like that too - they're also good for frugality.

GOOD LUCK!

JimmysBride Thread views: 3,173

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#1 - Anjolique Style Code: 330

#2 - Bridalane Style Code: 530 WC# 45137
Chiffon bodice and sleeves of this plus size gown are embellished with metallic floral inspired embroidery. Embroidery is accented with sequins. Neckline, edge of bustline and sleeves are studded with beadwork.

#3 - Bridal Originals Style Code: GO4OO WC# 48085
'Swarovski Crystals' accent the beaded sheer band complementing the dropped waistline of this 'Poly Chiffon' over 'Poly Crepe' gown with scooped neckline, poet sleeves, and a sweep train.

#4 - This one is going to be a little bit harder. I don't remember where I found the pick but I'm sure it's in one of my bookmarks so I'll keep looking....

Also try doing an advanced gown search on weddingchannel.com -- you can select all the features you want in a gown -- poet/Bell sleeves; a-line, etc. I believe the Bridal Originals are an affordable line also. Good luck!

BlazeSyth Thread views: 3,173

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Hi Oakslady..

Here is a pic of my dress.. it's not totally renaissance (sp?) but I think it might be close to something like it. the sleeves give it a little bit of that renaissance flair.

It's a Paloma Blanca Diva, and I tried it on at Lillette's.

ETS: It was about $1200

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peabody Thread views: 3,173

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oakslady, I know EXACTLY what you are going through. I just went through it.

I ended up hating my dress, I hated the way it looked an me. I went back and forth on what to do and last week I bought another dress that I absolutley LOVE.

And I have to tell you I AM SO MUCH HAPPIER and NOW I AM SO EXCITED for the wedding day. I can't wait to wait to wear my new dress on my day.

I did take a loss (which was the deposit on the first dress) and we are paying for the entire wedding ourselves so it was a hard decision. But in the end, I am so much happier and for me it was worth the loss of the deposit.

If you have any questions or just want to talk, FM me anytime.

oakslady Thread views: 3,173

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thanks peabody
well i sat down and figured it out and i would end up loosing 270 if i cancel the first dress - it is a hard choice but i think i have to go with something that will make me feel good - and the one i have definately doesnt -
jimmys bride if you find out who made dress number 4 i would be eternally grateful -
thanks again ladies you are the greatest

oakslady Thread views: 3,173

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i found the fourth dress it is by a designer called lindsay fleming
this is the link to the dress
thanks gals for the inspiration
Lindsay Flemming Wedding Gowns

JimmysBride Thread views: 3,173

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Oh - I'm glad you found it!! Good luck with this!!! Let me tell for $270, I would take the loss and get another dress that makes me happy!!!

Maribelle7777 Thread views: 3,173

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As a bride that felt the same way.......go for the dress you want!!

Yes it may cost more but it's YOUR day (and your Fh's too of course) and while I can understand the stress of choosing an expensive dress for one day, if you settle for something you are not happy with, you won't feel your best (IMO).

If you can swing it, buy the dress you like. Can you put it on a low % rate credit card and pay it off?

It is very pretty from waht I see in the pictures.

Mary

Maribelle7777 Thread views: 3,173

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Posted by Donna

ETA - could you have your dream dress made? that may be cheaper than the $2000 price tag

Yes! There's a store in East Rockaway called Blanchee and I know that someone else on the boards got her dress custom made there. That is a very good option and won't cost (hopefully) $2000 (which then you have to get altered anyway)!

If you live too far from East. Rockaway maybe there's another seamstress near where you live but the person on the boards (I forget her name sorry) said she was very pleased with the results.

oakslady Thread views: 3,173

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well i am off in the morning to massachusettes to meet the seamstress - i will let you all know how it goes thanks again for all the encouragement
ps this is the first pics of fh in his outfit - thought i would share

chris605 Thread views: 3,173

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Go with whateve gress make you happy - You need to love your dress.....

oakslady Thread views: 3,173

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met the seamstress and she is definately very good at what she does - i have to pick some fabric now so i am off to floral land or something like that ( my bms are dragging me off to ) so we can see fabric.
hopefully it will turn out good - fingers and toes crossed

Donna Thread views: 3,173

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So happy to hear that everything is working out.

halloweenbride04 Thread views: 3,173

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OMG! Amy, I can't wait to see pics from your wedding, everything looks so magical and amazing. I may just take you up on the offer you made me in your last e-mail