In my now obsessive quest for a dress, I have tried on many, and I am astounded at how HEAVY they are? I am 5 feet tall, and feel like I am so weighed down by them. i love Paula Varsalona dresses, but feel like I am wearing a lead vest. Summer in vineyard does not work well with heavy silk dress. Also, I want to dance like a crazy lady all night!
I have not tried on Maggie Sottero's yet-can anyone tell me if they run lighter than others?
Do you have any suggestions for light dresses? Thank You!
brooklynbridezilla
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I tried on some Maggies, and they were light compared to the gown I decided on. I also think it depends on how big a crinoline you need- my gown is heavy by itself, AND it needs a rather large poofy thing. I thought about changing into another dress, but I want to wear my gown all night and feel 'bridal'. And my cheap a$$ doesn't want to pay for another dress.
ETS
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I'm tiny too and the wedding dresses i tried on seemed way too heavy. I wanted a dress that looked like a wedding dress but was not too heavy. I chose a Maggie Sottero that didn't need extra crinoline and has a sweep train, so I can vouch that her dresses could be something worth trying on. Good Luck!
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I just found a Maggie that would be perfect for a vineyard wedding. Like you I am small and will be getting married in July. I tried on so many dresses and every one weighed a ton! I hated feeling tied down to a dress. Then I tried on Maggie's Paulette- it has a chiffon bottom so its not so ornate but it is sooo comfortable. My friend actually wore the same gown for her wedding and it looked incredible with a cathedral length veil. Ever other gown I looked like I was trying on my mom's clothes. The corset back is awesome too since it means less alterations. Here's a pic-
I'm tiny too and the wedding dresses i tried on seemed way too heavy. I wanted a dress that looked like a wedding dress but was not too heavy. I chose a Maggie Sottero that didn't need extra crinoline and has a sweep train, so I can vouch that her dresses could be something worth trying on. Good Luck!
Jenn- which gown did you get??? I am ordering from Netbride too(I saw another one of your posts). I couldn't believe their prices. I saved about 200!!!!
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the dress that I fell in love with is made by Pronovias and it is really light exactly what I was looking for... I, like you, couldnt believe how heavy the dresses were
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Jenn- which gown did you get??? I am ordering from Netbride too(I saw another one of your posts). I couldn't believe their prices. I saved about 200!!!!
ckgm, I'm ordering the Renee...check it out. I saved 200 too! It's probably bad to post this picture, since I didn't buy it from there....
you ladies are so helpful! looking at the maggies, they seem lighter. I will definitly have to go try them on.
Where in Brooklyn can I try on M.S. dresses?
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I just found a Maggie that would be perfect for a vineyard wedding. Like you I am small and will be getting married in July. I tried on so many dresses and every one weighed a ton! I hated feeling tied down to a dress. Then I tried on Maggie's Paulette- it has a chiffon bottom so its not so ornate but it is sooo comfortable. My friend actually wore the same gown for her wedding and it looked incredible with a cathedral length veil. Ever other gown I looked like I was trying on my mom's clothes. The corset back is awesome too since it means less alterations. Here's a pic-
ckg - you are so sweet! I love this dress, it is bookmarked as one of my favorites. you're good...i am looking for something that is cap sleeves or halter.
Now I am inspired to go find this dress!
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I just found a Maggie that would be perfect for a vineyard wedding. Like you I am small and will be getting married in July. I tried on so many dresses and every one weighed a ton! I hated feeling tied down to a dress. Then I tried on Maggie's Paulette- it has a chiffon bottom so its not so ornate but it is sooo comfortable. My friend actually wore the same gown for her wedding and it looked incredible with a cathedral length veil. Ever other gown I looked like I was trying on my mom's clothes. The corset back is awesome too since it means less alterations. Here's a pic-
ckg - you are so sweet! I love this dress, it is bookmarked as one of my favorites. you're good...i am looking for something that is cap sleeves or halter.
Now I am inspired to go find this dress!
I'm so excited that you liked it! Its a great dress- SOOOO comfortable. They have it Rk bridal in Mahattan. I knew it was 'the one'shopping with my mom and sister. It is so flattering. FYI- Netbride has the lowest price that I could find on this dress. FM for details.
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Jenn- which gown did you get??? I am ordering from Netbride too(I saw another one of your posts). I couldn't believe their prices. I saved about 200!!!!
ckgm, I'm ordering the Renee...check it out. I saved 200 too! It's probably bad to post this picture, since I didn't buy it from there....
I love that dress!!! It was in my top five choices but it really made me more flatchested than I already am!!!
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I love that dress!!! It was in my top five choices but it really made me more flatchested than I already am!!!
AH...and it helped keep my suckers in, just right!
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I love that dress!!! It was in my top five choices but it really made me more flatchested than I already am!!!
AH...and it helped keep my suckers in, just right!
You lucky!!!!!
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you ladies are so helpful! looking at the maggies, they seem lighter. I will definitly have to go try them on.
Where in Brooklyn can I try on M.S. dresses?
Valentina's Bridal on New Utrecht Avenue carries her line.
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i specifically bought my dress cause it wasn't heavy...that was my worst nightmare...i'm heavy enough
put a couple of drinks in me and i'll really be tipping over!!
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i specifically bought my dress cause it wasn't heavy...that was my worst nightmare...i'm heavy enough
put a couple of drinks in me and i'll really be tipping over!!
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Aga
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azoodie you have the funniest pics as your avatars, I love them
azoodie
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next time i'll have to make it a serious one...throw you guys off
