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Buying Wedding Dresses Online

Pmatthews2015 — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:59:08 +0000

Has anyone had a good experience buying a wedding dress online? I have been looking at jjshouse.com, izidresses.com, etsy.com, and shirleysdress.com but I am worried with the strict return policies so I just wanted to hear from others. Are there any online websites that are legitimate with good quality dresses?

Experience with a backless dress for a 36D girl?

redheadbride15 — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 21:51:55 +0000

Hi ladies,

I love, love, love this open-backed dress from Theia: http://www.theiacouture.com/Site/#/collection/special/whitecollectionfall/890156

... but the backless style makes me a little nervous given my (relatively) large bust at 36D. The dress store and tailor all seem to promise me that they can sew in cups and support to make it work, but I guess I'm a skeptic, especially when this promise is coming from someone who's trying to make commission on a $1400 dress.

Any brides out there who have done this successfully? Or who haven't been happy with the end-result?

Makeup tips needed!

vikinganna87 — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 22:08:49 +0000

I generally don't wear much make up, just eyeshadow and mascara. I would like to do my own make-up for the wedding and need to find the right eyeshadow palette.

I'm blonde, have dark blonde/light brown eyebrows and fair skins with freckles. Blue-gray eyes. My wedding is in the winter and I'll have my hair up.

I think ultimately a gold/natural/light brown palette is the best eyeshadow for my coloring. Is this right? Are there specific brands you recommend? What about foundation for under the eye make-up? Liner?

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Help Me find this Designer for Bridesmaid Dresses!!!

soon2bmrswambold — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 13:56:30 +0000

HELP! I am looking for the designer of the bridesmaid dresses in the photo. I am looking to do ombre coral/peach/blush for my bridesmaid and I have looked at color swatches for designers such as allure, mori lee, Bill levkoff ect. and have not found any color swatches similar to those in this photo. These colors are perfect...I need to find the designer A.S.A.P HELP!!

MAGGIE SOTTERO Bernadette Dress

[Deleted User] — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 19:31:16 +0000

I fell in love with Maggie Sottero's Bernadette style dress. I am looking for anyone selling it used being I cannot afford 2000 bucks for a dress. Either size 16 and up. Please let me know if anyone knows of one or where to get a QUALITY replica. Thanks

Trying on dresses with little intention to buy

housewifehobbyist — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:45:35 +0000

Hello All,

I'm not sure if this goes here or etiquette, but I'll give it a try. My younger sister is getting married next summer, I'm very excited for her. She lives on the other side of the country, where the wedding will be, but wants to try on wedding dresses at a shop on my coast while she's here for thanksgiving. Her intention is to go with me, my mother, and a few other important bridesmaids to get the dress trying on experience and get our opinions on shapes and styles. Here's the little catch- her budget for a dress is on the smaller side (less than $500) and she's not really looking to buy any of the dresses she's trying on, just get a feel for what she wants. I bought my dress used online (an awesome find!) so I never did the trying on thing. Is it kosher to book an appointment and take up a salesperson's time if you're not really looking to buy the dress? It feels a little off to me, but maybe it's a totally normal thing to do. I'd love some feedback on other peoples thoughts, and if there is anything we should know/do when we go for the faux appointment.

Making my own veil

Llikotdesserd — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 21:37:14 +0000

Hello Ladies!

I am planning on making my own veil. I can't see spending a couple hundred dollars on something I know I can make myself, plus - how special will it be to wear something I made? I am a super crafty person, and am very confident in my abilities, but I wanted to see if anyone else has done the same or is planning on doing so. If you already have, do you have any random tips that you wish you had known before? I am planning on practicing the attachment to the comb several times before doing my actual wedding veil.

Thanks in advance!

I found my dress!!!!! AW post

carrie0924 — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 18:17:36 +0000

I just want to be the center of attention for a minute. I went shopping for my dress this weekend with a couple of friends, future SIL & my mom. We went to a little shop my mom found out about during a chance conversation with a casual acquaintance. I wasn't all that interested in this shop, but my mom really wanted to go, and I'm glad we did. It's called Catherine's in Valparaiso, Indiana. Tiny little boutique, fabulous staff, and although small, had a perfect variety of dresses. The dresses are all hung in a row along one wall, each wrapped in plastic zippered bags, so they all look very meh and unassuming until you try them on. I had a fantastic time. I narrowed my choices down to my top 3, and then went to a second store after Catherine's. My experience at the second store was very underwhelming, and I was also sick so I very quickly decided I was over dress shopping and decided "To hell with it! I'm going to pick a dress from my top 3 and just order it!" I went through my pictures, chose the most flattering one and ordered it. Done!
So without further ado.... the dress! I'm ordering it in ivory with champagne trim under the bust & in the train. Ignore the ridiculous faces I'm making.

how casual too casual for a bridesmaid dress

annaritchie23 — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 18:10:51 +0000

I found a little black dress that I think is perfect for my bridesmaid's, but my mother thinks that it is too casual. I would probably dress it up with some strappy heels, a jeweled or metallic belt, and a long statement necklace. At $37 the price is definitely right, and can definitely be worn again.

My wedding dress is actually a bridesmaid dress, see attached, so I really don't want an over the top dress for my bridesmaids. I have also attached a picture of my venue, to give you an idea for the setting!

What do you think? Do you have any other ideas?

Striped bridesmaid dresses??

Knottie28385687 — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 20:19:53 +0000

For as long as I can remember, I have been set on having black and white horizontal striped bridesmaid dresses....we're having a halloween wedding and this seems like such a good combination of fun, but classy. I can't find dresses like these anywhere! It's driving me crazy. Anyone have any suggestions?

http://themerrybride.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/black-and-white-striped-bridesmaid-dress-www-etsy-comshopcaiy.jpg

For Sale!

rjfry15 — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 19:08:42 +0000

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR DRESSES FOR A VINTAGE THEME WEDDING I HAVE SOMETHING FOR YOU. I have a Oleg Cassini wedding dress. It is called Off The Shoulder Chantilly Lace Trumpet Gown. The dress is a size 16. I also have a veil and a headpiece. It has never been wore and never been altered. I did pay for a bussel. I was supposed to get married in July to a guy in the marine corps, but 2 days before the wedding his leave was cancelled and wasn't allowed to come home. It is a beautiful dress. I also have the preservation kit that cost $99. I want to get the money for the preservation kit, bussel and the dress. I would like to start out at $2200 or obo. I also have 5 bridemaid's dresses. I have size's 4, 10, two 12's, 18. They are in the orginal bags and also have never been wore. They are the color pool. They are from David's Bridal. I would like to get what I paid for them $120 obo. For pictures you can text 816-646-4789.

The link to my dress on david's bridal website

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_off-the-shoulder-chantilly-lace-trumpet-gown-cwg533_wedding-dresses-oleg-cassini

The link to the bridemaid's dresses on David'd Bridal Website

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_short-crinkle-chiffon-y-neck-dress-f15600_wedding-party-all-bridesmaid-dresses

Here is this link to the Veil

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_fingertip-length-mantilla-veil-269_accessories-all-veils

For Her and For Him bridesmaids dresses... anyone used them?

Knottie83022748 — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 12:32:05 +0000

Hi guys,

I know this company has been mentioned on the site before, but there haven't been any actual reviews/photos from people post weddings and I'd love to hear what kind of experience you've had with their dresses. I just can't find anything I like in the right colours from any "standard" bridesmaids dress suppliers and am now considering using FHAFH - just need a bit of reassurance first...!

I have 6 bridesmaids all with different tastes and living in different parts of the world so the logistics of trying to find one dress that works for all are just too tricky. Hoping to get either one dress in three different shades of blue, or different dresses in same shade of blue...

Kate x

Are you wearing your veil to the reception?

Knottie56374471 — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 18:42:41 +0000

I have a cathedral veil, and I love it, but trying to decide if I want a shorter one to wear for the reception. I can easily get a shorter veil with the matching trim (yay, Etsy!)

I feel like I don't need it all night, but I love how bridal it would look in the first dance photos and cake cutting photos.

Robert Bullock Tumi Dress - Anyone??

alpryor — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:02:57 +0000

Hi,

My dress is the Robert Bullock Tumi dress and I am about to start alterations. I'm wondering if anyone has photos of their dress from their wedding with a train?? I'm having a hard time imagining how to create a train from trying it on and looking at the stock photos

thanks!

Veil Help

emster86 — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:50:27 +0000

Hello everyone! I ordered my veil and it arrived in the mail the other day. It's beautiful. I love it. No problem there. Just need opinions on something. I bought a mantilla veil and they are traditionally worn on the top of the head. It's chapel length (which is the length I want) but as something special for my mother I want to wear it over my face now. (she really wants this, and it's her only request)... It costs too much to return the veil and buy a longer one sooooo.... Should I wear it over my face and it will just be a "floor" or "ankle" length veil or should I get a small blusher to go in front. Attaching pictures for reference:

This is the veil I bought:

Should I do something like this? (which will make the veil only fall to about my ankles)

or something like this? (which will keep the length.. I'm just not sure if this looks alright and how it's attached? two veils?)

Thanks for the feedback in advance!

MOB Dresses

MrsMarende — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 20:54:00 +0000

Anyone have their MOB dresses picked out?

My mom is really leaning on me to help her with this. Wondering what everyone else has going on. Everything I have seen out there is so matronly. My mom is fairly young (under 50) and I want her to feel sexy.

Shorts under skirt? Help!

katenan89 — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 03:26:44 +0000

I'm looking for some guidance on what to wear under my gown. I have an A-line Adrianna Papell gown with no train. The wedding is in the middle of August and since I was in the 8th grade I've always worn spandex athletic shorts under dresses. I've heard that Spanx are hot and not exactly sexy. What are my options other than letting my thighs stick together or overheating??? I want to still look sexy out of my dress that night, but the idea of chafing isn't sexy either...

Shopping for a NOT WHITE WEDDING DRESS!

dayoanderson — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 21:36:14 +0000

Hey Everyone!

I'm getting married in late summer/early fall of 2016. I'm looking for a gown and venue first, but have one big problem: I DON'T WANT A WHITE GOWN. And I have NO IDEA how to shop for it.

Anybody have any advice? I live in Seattle, Washington. I am going to Nordstrom and they know I don't want a white gown. The thing is? It's not that I want a wedding dress that's dyed a different color, I want an evening gown. A beautiful piece of art that happens to be a dress. The only couture place here in town (Luly Yang) was fantastic... but every dress I liked couldn't be made in my size for a price that was reasonable.

Any pointers, tips, or clues would be much welcomed!

Thanks so much!

Is my back fat too horrible?

soozikyu — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 03:02:51 +0000

So, I got this maggie sottero dress for a steal. It's a sample dress, size 8, in pristine condition from an upscale bridal shop. it fits comfortably, but needs to be taken in in the bust (my boobs will never, ever fill a dress well, lol). So obviously I am going to get it altered. Considering that it fits very well in the waist and hips, what do you think? You can't exactly tell from the pictures, but I have pretty good shoulder and collarbone definition, and my shoulders are not sloped at all. I am 5'3'' and 120 lbs, and hope to lose about 10 more by september (I have lost 27 total, 21 of which are since July). Will alteration help? I was happy with it when I bought it but now I'm getting worried about the whole "almost nobody looks good in a strapless dress'" thing.

Oleg Cassini Wedding Dress for Sale 600$

marinahoward — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:08:17 +0000

Size 12 Oleg Cassini dress that I just wore for my wedding a month ago. 600$ obo. Sold new for 1100$. Will have cleaned upon pick up, unless you want to do it yourself. Will drop down on price to accommodate for cleaning costs, if you so choose.
There have been absolutely no alterations to the dress other than the addition of the bustle; which was the most extensive bustle to best flatter the dress. There are three main hooks that bustle it up, I think the dress is honestly prettier with the bustle up!

Comfortable wedding shoes

spglsp — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 16:09:23 +0000

FMIL just sent me a check for shoe money (I have a pretty great FMIL) so I've got shoes on the mind; the problem is I have very sensitive feet. I mostly wear sneakers and boots if it can be helped and I don't think I've ever tolerated a pair of three inch heels. For the reception I'm probably going to switch to glittery TOMS, but for the ceremony, I'd really love to wear some beautiful heels. For this to happen, they're going to need to be comfortable. Are there any brands known for making dressy heels on the more pain-free side?

Moved: Indian bridal wear in northern Virginia

buttercup1958 — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 03:05:28 +0000

This discussion has been moved.

mother of the groom dress

abipedro — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 09:54:36 +0000

HI I would like a professional opinion regarding the dress length of the mother of the groom. we are going to tie the knot in the first week of december and decided to do a formal wedding that starts at 1.30 church and and 3.30 reception that goes on until 9.00pm. my mother MOB with various opinions bought a velvet dress that is of ankle length back in march. the mother of the groom is being made now a month before the wedding and a problem rose as she wants it just below the knee. obviously she talked to her family about it and other people are saying that the etiquette says for that sort of length. we also took advise and since the wedding finishes at 9.00 in december we opted for an ankle length for the mother of the groom and mother of the bride.. Do you think we did a bad choice? thank you

Buying veil online

spglsp — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 16:00:59 +0000

Hello, ladies! I've read all the horrible things about buying dresses and accessories online which has me in a bit of a bind. I would love to buy my veil online, I'm sure there are reputable dealers and I just don't have $150 to put into one accessory. Do any of you know any reputable online shops where I could find a discounted veil?

cincher

Knottie59641725 — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 17:45:40 +0000

I'm looking for a sort of waist cinched, corset that laces up to wear under the wedding dress.. to shape my into hourglass before i put dress an.. so far i have only found thick boned shinny ones.. has anyone had any luck with a thinner material? i don't have "fat" per say to squeeze in, i just want to pull sides of waist in

Shoes are too big!

Knottie56374471 — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 20:20:49 +0000

I ordered some custom wedding flats. I had foot surgery about a month ago, so I needed something flexible and flat. I ordered a size up because I'm expected to have swelling for quite a while, and I figure I will be on my feet a LONG TIME on the big day...

I'm glad they're not too small... I'm hoping an innersole from the drugstore will help (and can be removed if needed if I swell up on the wedding day). Any other suggestions?

They can't be returned since they are custom...and honestly the next size down would probably be too small for my post-op foot.

No strong opinions on dress. Anyone else this way? UPDATED with Pictures in new post

kvruns — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 21:35:27 +0000

Just wondering if anyone else is this way. I rarely have strong opinions on clothes anyway, just want to look nice and be comfortable. I seem to be stuck looking for a wedding dress. I have 3-4 now that I'm kind of left with but nothing wows me. The problem is I don't think anything will wow me. Not to mention I'm very practical with money and I have a hard time wanting to spend a lot on a dress for one day. Or between the ones I've liked it is anywhere from $120-500 so I have a hard time not choosing the cheapest just bc I don't like one more than the other. Has anyone else gone through this? What helped you decide? Thanks!

Oleg Cassini Tea Length gown CMK513

tammy79 — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 22:25:37 +0000

This dress is at David Bridal

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_cap-sleeve-wedding-dress-with-illusion-neckline-cmk513_wedding-dresses-all-wedding-dresses,

I'm debating this dress for my convalidation, but would like to have it shorten just a bit and have some of the Tulle remove it's just a bit too puffy for me, yet I'm worried it may not look right, wondering if anyone has done anything similar to it.

Thank you.

Waist cinchers

Knottie52959526 — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 20:07:05 +0000

Has anybody actually tried these waist cinchers of shape wear as they're often called? I found this site with what they call sexy shapewear and I'm tempted to give them a try,

Thanmks,

Bobbie

Amsale Lauren Dress For Sale

alison2al — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 23:27:19 +0000

I have a size 2 not altered except for length (I'm 5' 2" and wore 2" heels) Lauren Amsale dress for sale! Message me if interested!