I went dress shopping for the first time on Saturday. I actually ended up going alone (2 BM's had to cancel, and BM and MOH showed up super late), which turned out to be a blessing. First of all, I'm extremely indecisive. I think what I want to do is now go on appointments alone, and when I narrow my choices down, invite VIP's. Second - I did not know how exposed I would be lol. I went to Kleinfeld, where they told me to take off my strapless bra as the dresses they selected for me would have looked better without a bra (or at least my strapless). I do not want my friends to see me in all my glory, lol.
As for the dresses themselves - I told the consultant and her intern what style I liked, what I didn't like, etc. They brought in I think 7 gowns, and when I saw them I thought "THIS is what they bring me?" I tried them on and Oh My Gosh, amazing! I could not believe how different they looked off the hanger. I also could not believe how they made me look - I was afraid white/ivory gowns would be a bit unflattering and unforgiving . I ended up falling in love with 2 dresses, especially a Maggie Sottero gown. Of course I hate that you can't take pics there, because I really want to look up the gowns online and can't really remember them lol.
So I was on Yelp earlier and came across a seamstress with awesome reviews, and supposedly very reasonable prices. She makes custom gowns, and I wonder if maybe that can be an option? Is anyone here going down that route, or did they for their wedding? Or know of anyone that did? (I think
@haileydancingbear - you're making your dress?) I just want to make sure I know all my options, because I know how I always second guess myself! I like the idea of a custom made dress, just not sure what it's like to actually go through the process.
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