We found the most GORGEOUS bridesmaids dresses, I'm so excited to get them.  The samples they had were all in black though, so I'm just wondering if anyone has a picture of a lace Morilee dress in the buttercup and ivory - I'd love to see a picture

Thanks!

I'll be about 15 weeks pregnant on my wedding day. Do you think the Vera Wang "Gemma" dress could conceal my growing bump? I do not wish to announce my pregnancy till after the wedding but it's been my dream wedding dress! Oh, btw I'm a first time mom to be

Any updates?  Anyone familiar with this company?

I ordered fabric samples from them on 02/06/13, and the anticipated delivery date at the time I placed my order was about two weeks.  When that date came and went, I contacted the company.  

Here's part of their reply:   

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Got the call today that my dress is in! hooray! I've always thought I would wear my hair up as my hair really doesn't hold a curl well. I don't want to be fussing with it all day and worrying that its going to be flat and straight by pictures.

However, after purchasing the dress my mother made a comment how the dress didn't suit an up-do as she thought it would make my 'too bare' up top.

I'm not a huge jewelry person and the thought of a statement necklace kind of intimidates me. So I guess my question is, if I wear my hair up do you think that its necessary to wear a bigger necklace than the one in the pic, or suggestions as to other ways of accessorizing the dress.

(Sorry for the block over my face, I had a ridiculous expression.)

Extra info: I have naturally red hair that is mid back length. I am super short at 5' tall. I am not wearing heels, i've attached my shoes. The wedding colours are teal and fall colours.

Here is the dress (color is grey ice) ->CLICKY

Question 1. What type of jewelry would go best? Earrings / necklace combo, or nix the necklace and do a bracelet?

If so any examples (its an August wedding and flowers will be sunflowers and lavender if that gives a hint of color coordination).

Question 2. What the heck color shoes go with the dress? The girls keep asking me and I told them I don't care so much but they want a color option - so any thoughts?

The dress that's my top choice is a Jasmine Couture T162014. It'll be in champagne/gold, with ivory lace overlay. The illusion neckline will be removed, so it'll be a sweetheart neckline, although the lace appliques will still pop above the neckline a little (the seamstress walked me through how they'd do it). It's stunning--the exact shape, color, and waistline I was looking for. It has a very elegant look. In pictures though, the elements that make it stunning in person (e.g. detailed beading and crystals on the lace) do not appear so well.

My second choice was Justin Alexander 8766. Champagne dress with ivory chantilly lace overlay. The only thing I do not love about the dress is where the waist sits--the belt is high up. The dress gives me more of a "sweet and ethereal" look, which is not really the feeling I'm going for. But because of the VERY shiny belt and soft lace, it photographs great. 

Thoughts? Does my mom have a point, or should I go with the one that I found to be more stunning in person? 

Thanks for the help!

Ellie

I e-mailed all of my bridesmaids in early July the dress I had picked out. See 1st and 2nd photo. (2nd is the actual color - cornflower)

I told them this particular color with this dress is a special cut and will take extra time to come in and asked that they have it ordered by September 6 to make sure it comes in and they have time for alterations.

I have a matron and maid of honor, and 3 bridesmaids. They were all going to wear the same dress.

Fast forward to October 25. One of my bridesmaids  asked that I go with her to order her dress. Sure, no problem. We get there and get her measured and go to order it. Even with expediting it, it is not set to come in until 5 days before my wedding. Okay, no big deal...they usually come in a little early right? Well, I ask the sales lady who all had already ordered to make sure everyone else had. (I honestly thought this girl was the last one.) Turns out, there is another bridesmaid who had not ordered her dress yet. So I let her know the issue and try to not be mean when I offer to pay for her dress and she can pay me back later. She politely declines and I and take a deep breath.

Well, last weekend, November 8, I get a frantic phone call from this last bridesmaid saying that the dress cannot come in on time for the wedding, even with rush shipping and such. I had been expecting this, but had been hoping for the best. Anyways, I'll cut to the chase. I just happened to be on my way to the store when she called and my fiance and I had to pick out an entirely new dress for her to wear. (remember, she is not a maid or matron of honor.) We were very limited on the selection since the color does not come in a lot of the dresses. We chose the 3rd photo below. (Shown in the cornflower as well). I am not going to tell her she cannot be in the wedding and in all honesty, I may be upset but I know in the end, on the day of all that really matters is that I am getting to marry the man of my dreams and best friend.

Has this situation ever happened to anyone else? Has anyone seen this happen in another wedding?

To answer a few questions I can foresee: No, I could not have her wear a dress that the maid or matron of honor had already ordered and have the MOH wear the new dress, (the sizes are way off). And no, I was not going to ask everyone to buy a new dress or change my color or buy all new dresses myself because I can't afford that.

They will be wearing pashmina shawls for the ceremony, so maybe that'll help? It's a winter wedding. (They weren't going to originally, but now I think they have to.) The girl was VERY VERY apologetic and even offered to step out, but I was not going to let that happen.

Am I crazy?

 i would like to finger tips veil trimmed in similar lace (alencon) in ivory 

for belt...i am looking for thin vintage inspired belt (pearls and rhinestones) about an inch to two thick and lighter in color (not dark antique). I also want the stones and pearls to go completely around waist to the zipper in the back with no fabric showing.

Any suggestions on brands or where to look?

THanks!!