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Just have to share my dress stress.

    I have tried on my wedding gown twice this week,trying to fall back in love with it. It is a DB a-line in a bright white. The problem? It's too big and wide on me. I look like I am being swallowed by it. I bought it in Jan on a trip out to where my destination wedding will be held. My BFF pushed me into dress shopping,which I know she is because she is so awesome and helpful. The store was closing and I think I just got caught up in the moment, it was more of a"well, this looks the best out of them all." I wasn't educated enough to think there were more options out there, and wasn't strong enough to"think about it."
   Even with alterations, I just think this dress and I are done, as I have come to terms with this not being the most flattering. Hopefully I can find something more vintage looking,and I am hoping to do an ivory color as I bought an awesome vintage veil.

   So I have the veil, and the shoes-but no dress! Looking online,in for sale boards,craigs list and everywhere. As much as I am nervous to go gown shopping again, I think I will have to. Hopefully I will find the one without a massive blow to the budget,and something I feel good in. I feel so guilty over this mistake.

  I just need some encouragement, and haven't had the heart to share this with my best friend and everyone else. I am going to go to smaller bridal shops, see what else is out there.

  Thank you for listening. Anyone else have an experience like mine?


Re: Just have to share my dress stress.

  • It sounds like the dress is past adding something to it, its just not quite the right fit for your body type (thats what I got out of it) Sorry to hear since you always want your dress purchase to be THE dress, but just get back out there, the dress is out there you just have to find it :)
  • Hmm...What is your timeline?

    I think you should look for some bridal salons that have the samples on sale. Being able to buy off the rack will save you money and the time/money involved in having to place an order on rush and wait.

    In the meantime, put your dress up for sale on one of the pre owned wedding dress sites so that you can hopefully re-coup some of the costs.

    Good luck!
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