Dreaming - If you could afford it...

iamjoesgurl

Post a pic or link to a pic of the dress you would love to wear (or would have loved to have worn) if you could have afforded it.  Or if you still love your dress the most, just pretend with us.  Okay - let's see those expensive dresses!!

iamjoesgurl

Here are a few that I would want to choose from:

http://media.theknot.com/ImageStage/Objects/0031/0053970/larger_image.jpg

http://media.theknot.com/ImageStage/Objects/0031/0062321/larger_image.jpg - but it would be altered to not be so low cut

http://media.theknot.com/ImageStage/Objects/0031/0064145/larger_image.jpg

fpaemp2011

This came out after I bought my dress (figures), but it was significantly over budget, so it probably wouldn't have happened regardless.  Also, for the record, I was head over heels in love with this dress (minus the sash) for MONTHS before Kate & Will's wedding...

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_VW351023-VW351023_Bridal-Gowns-Features-New-Arrivals

I'm also in love with this one (although, not such a deep neckline): http://watters.com/Product/WattersBrides/7074B/

This one, too (with a higher neckline): http://watters.com/Product/WattersBrides/6041B/

kellya01

This is the one I had kind of dreamed of, but the price was just too far out of our budget.  Our original dress budget was no more than $500, and we bumped it up to $750 for my dress.

Here is the dress I wanted at first but couldn't afford:

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Strapless-Tulle-Fit-and-Flare-Gown-and-Lace-Jacket-CWG324_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Size-Plus-Sizes

And here is my dress, which I love WAY more anyway!!!! :-)

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Allover-Beaded-Lace-Trumpet-Gown-9T9612_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Size-Plus-Sizes

(it looks AMAZING in person, with all of the beading all over it!!)

iamjoesgurl

Emily - I love that third one!

Kelly - I love your real dress more than your first dress!  Great pick!

DramaGeek

I'm kind of a freak for Maggie Sottero (blush) so this is what I've got so far.  I stuck with dresses that I knew would work for my body type.  There are some gorgeous sheaths and trumpets out there, but they wouldn't work for me.

http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=R1093
http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=A3408
http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=R1064
http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=V7018SA
http://www.sotteroandmidgley.com/dress.aspx?style=RSM1075
http://www.sotteroandmidgley.com/dress.aspx?style=RSM1119

sessionswedding

This is what I would have gotten (though not from a random online store, lol).  The funny thing is, had I found this at the beginning of my search, I could have bought it for what I've wound up paying for both of my dresses and accessories.

http://www.weddingshoppeinc.com/pr/50011/34025?gdftrk=gdfV2619_a_7c732_a_7c2817_a_7c34025

iamjoesgurl

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[QUOTE]<a href="http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=R1093" rel='nofollow'>http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=R1093</a>
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<div>I love this one!!!</div>

sprtychick10

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[QUOTE]This is what I would have gotten (though not from a random online store, lol).  The funny thing is, had I found this at the beginning of my search, I could have bought it for what I've wound up paying for both of my dresses and accessories. <a href="http://www.weddingshoppeinc.com/pr/50011/34025?gdftrk=gdfV2619_a_7c732_a_7c2817_a_7c34025" rel='nofollow'>http://www.weddingshoppeinc.com/pr/50011/34025?gdftrk=gdfV2619_a_7c732_a_7c2817_a_7c34025</a>
Posted by sessionswedding[/QUOTE]

<div>
</div><div>I tried on a dress very similar at DB's!!! I loved it.</div><div>Are you wearing two dresses on your wedding day?</div>

sprtychick10

First of all, I am in love with my dress. BUT, if I had to do it over again, price no question, I would go for the all lace dress.

http://www.alfredangelo.com/collections/productdisplay.aspx?productID=dfcd3dc3-144d-4368-a9b8-6a56abab4d94&categoryID=54246401-6ad2-4745-894e-d0dc006d72c8&pg=0&colorId1=

http://www.duduta.com/custom-made-phillipa-wedding-dress.html

sprtychick10

And with that being said, here are pics of me in my dress!!

You can't see the detailing very well on the pics of me in the dress. I have included the link from DB.

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_A-line-with-Beaded-Embroidered-Metallic-Bodice-V9364_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Designer-Davids-Bridal-Collection

LittleBigO

I love my dress and when I picked it I didn't worry about price (which no worries, it was $749).    BUT, I'll play - I LOVE to play. 

mydress
linky1
linky2
linky3

There's so many!!  I love the sparkly, sweetheart, poofy ones.  :P  I can't wait to pick one for the vow renewals though!!  It'll either be poofy-ish and knee length or long and chic or - I can't wait haha.

iamjoesgurl

Ashley - your dress is beautiful and you look great in it!

LittleBigO

Haha I just realized there's a picture of me...in my dress...in my siggy.  Lol I think it's time for bed.  :P

sessionswedding

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Dreaming - If you could afford it... : I tried on a dress very similar at DB's!!! I loved it. Are you wearing two dresses on your wedding day?
Posted by sprtychick10[/QUOTE]
Yes, one for the ceremony and first part of the reception, and one for the dancing part of the reception and going away.

OliviaD7712

Emily - that first Watters dress is my DREAM dress but way over budget ha! 

this is my dress and I still love it!! Can't wait to wear it...41 days!!!

http://www.allurebridals.com/index.php?id=3&product_id=525