I've looked, and looked. I don't want all color, I don't want too little color, and I definitely do not want all white. I am a very colorful person and I would like my dress to show my personality. Does anyone have any advice on where to look? Or maybe a good, inexpensive dress maker that can make what I would like to see on myself? Please and thank you so kindly.
Re: I don't want to wear an all white dress!
Check out Alfred Angelo's Dream in Color #1516. My SIL wore the red one for her wedding and it was GORGEOUS! I wanted some color with mine also, so I'm wearing a wider blue sash/ribbon that is really long in the back.
It's an old David's dress, though, so they're not selling them anymore
I decided i didn't like the red, so my seamstress is changing the color and neckline. And I'm going with a blue sash. I learned it's SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper ($1000-4000) to alter a ready made dress than start from scratch. so if you have a vision and can't find the exact dress, you can find a seamstress who can add color to a dress that you like. changing it on mine is the same amount of work as adding color would have been,i think. Just be sure to check with a seamstress before you buy that she can do it and how much it will be
What I love is they bring the color around to the front as well.
I LOVE my dress!!
However, I found MANY of the Alfred Angelo ones in the claret (red), and the blue, and even a few in the green as well. Some in the style I wore, and some in the other styles AA has to offer. It's worth at least looking in to.
i know you only have 500 to spend but stay away from china knock off websites they may be super cheep but what you get is an ugly dress made with flammable liner fabric poorly sewn dress and very cheep accents. 99% of dresses bought off there need further alterations to make it look good and it ends up costing them way more than it would have to buy a real gown
http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Strapless-Lace-Bodice-with-Organza-A-Line-Skirt-OP1226_Bridal-Gowns-Features-All-Gowns
http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Blossom-Print-Satin-Ball-Gown-WG3578_Bridal-Gowns-Features-All-Gowns
http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Strapless-Organza-Print-Ball-Gown-PK3502_Bridal-Gowns-Features-All-Gowns
http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_One-Shoulder-Metallic-Detail-Fit-and-Flare-Gown-MS251007_Bridal-Gowns-Features-All-Gowns
http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Strapless-Chiffon-Ball-Gown-with-Watercolor-Lace-WG3620_Bridal-Gowns-Features-All-Gowns
http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Satin-Ball-Gown-with-Ombre-Beaded-Lace-Appliques-CWG504_Bridal-Gowns-Features-All-Gowns
http://www.impressionbridal.com/collections.php?cat=31 Style 11704
http://landadesigns.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6&sort=20a&page=4 Style D352
http://landadesigns.com/index.php?cPath=6 Style DC231
http://www.impressionbridal.com/collections.php?cat=31&p=1 Style 11661
http://www.venusbridal.com/bridals/angel-tradition/AT4465
buy pre-owned.....or get a dress that is NOT bridal. Many designers offer styles on their bridesmaid lines that have sweep and court trains if the lack of a train bothers you. DEFINITELY wear what you want though....I personally feel white is over done, and being like everyone else is never what I want for myself!
I agree with PP about buying pre-owned. I just went on www.tradesy.com and limited my search to only pink and red dresses, and had quite a lot of beautiful options. I don't know what color you are looking for, but there are options out there.
Websites/blogs where our wedding has been featured:
http://www.dapperq.com/2013/11/a-very-dapper-wedding/
http://www.onabicyclebuiltfortwo.com/2013/10/wedding-christina-g.html
http://4realequalityweddings.com/2014/05/16/g-christina/