Mother's Wedding Gown

Original post by NinaChris07

Feb 14, 2006 11:28 PM

Hey Gals!

Some of you were interested in this from a prior post:

I am using my mom's wedding gown; It was just cleaned and looks brand new!

Tomorrow I go to the dress maker to try it on, get it taken in and explain to her my alterations!

Let me know if anyone is interested in knowing how it looks or how this process goes!

Athee07 Posted: Feb 15, 2006 07:45 PM

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that is awesome!! definately post pics!!!

NinaChris07 Posted: Feb 22, 2006 01:16 PM

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Hey Gals!

Update!

Just came back from the dressmaker!

I am going to post a picture of my mom wearing the dress for the before....

it TOTALLY preserved and cleaned nicely...

but I think it would be good to show how she wore it.. which is basically what it looks like now, and then the after shot...

The after shot is not ready yet bc they didn't alter it fully while I was there.... but it is 100% like the dress I would want and choose....
They cut the neck and made it an off the shoulder look and they are going to take in the gown... so when they do that, I will post the after pics!!!

Wanted to keep you gals updated!!!

Nina

snowcat Posted: Feb 22, 2006 01:17 PM

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yay, cant wait to see the pic!

Soon2BeMrsS Posted: Feb 22, 2006 02:45 PM

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Posted by NinaChris07

Hey Gals!

Some of you were interested in this from a prior post:

I am using my mom's wedding gown; It was just cleaned and looks brand new!

Tomorrow I go to the dress maker to try it on, get it taken in and explain to her my alterations!

Let me know if anyone is interested in knowing how it looks or how this process goes!

Awww, I wanted somthing like this, but noone has their gowns I'm going Vintage what a search that's another reason why it's good we're waiting til 2007...

FMIL started to giggle when I told her & she told me that she just (a year or 2 ago) donated her great grandmothers gown

I love that ur using your mom's gown!!

Please keep us updated!!

With pics

NinaChris07 Posted: Feb 22, 2006 04:06 PM

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OK, I am trying to upload two pics of my mom's wedding which show the detail on the dress!

NinaChris07 Posted: Feb 22, 2006 04:06 PM

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Not working! How do you make a file smaller.

Mine is a JPEG ad 175 kbs

bride_to_be_2007 Posted: Feb 22, 2006 04:11 PM

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use the resizer at the top of the page. it will email you the image and then you will be able to put it in.

NinaChris07 Posted: Feb 22, 2006 04:27 PM

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Here are the 'Before' pics so you have something to compare it to....

I got the dress taken in at the waist, and they are cutting most of the sleeves and the neckline to make it a wide v-neck type - off-the-shoulders...
I will post 'after' pics when I go for the next fitting, when they make the initial alterations!

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NinaChris07 Posted: Feb 22, 2006 04:32 PM

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NinaChris07 Posted: Feb 22, 2006 04:33 PM

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Sorry for all the posts...

I am not too good with this stuff...

NinaChris07 Posted: Feb 22, 2006 04:34 PM

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NinaChris07 Posted: Feb 22, 2006 04:36 PM

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transamgirlie Posted: Mar 02, 2006 07:56 AM

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I'm bumping this for all the brides using their moms dresses. This is such a great idea. I remember being little and all the moms would say they hoped their daughters would one day wear their dresses.
So to all of you that are - congrats!
I can't wait to see the finished projects!

NinaChris07 Posted: Mar 02, 2006 08:52 AM

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Posted by transamgirlie

I'm bumping this for all the brides using their moms dresses. This is such a great idea. I remember being little and all the moms would say they hoped their daughters would one day wear their dresses.
So to all of you that are - congrats!
I can't wait to see the finished projects!

I cannot wait either!!!

I will definitely post the pics as soon as I go for the fitting!

All the other 's doing this, Good luck!
and feel free to contact me and share stories, etc.

NinaChris07 Posted: Mar 31, 2006 07:55 AM

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I go this afternoon to try on the dress and see the alterations

I will post pics!

beautyq115 Posted: Mar 31, 2006 07:56 AM

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Nina you must post pics...I cannot wait to see!!!

beautyq115 Posted: Mar 31, 2006 07:57 AM

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Posted by beautyq115

Nina you must post pics...I cannot wait to see!!!

ooops posted before I saw pic...that is a gorgeous gown! I can see why you want to use it....its really timeless Can't wait to see the finished product!