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Good lord!
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wow they're both gooorgeous, especially the one with the red in it.
i had a strapless dress when i was a bridesmaid (i know its not the same, but) and i was really worried about it falling down and yanking it up all the time but it was suprisingly good, it felt secure all day and looked lovely if i do say so myself
It's from the Pronovias collection.
that is so pretty and dainty, i
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2008-Wedding-Dresses-Wedding-Gowns-prom-gown-bridesmaid_W0QQitemZ150227479432QQihZ005QQcategoryZ91248QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem thats gorgous, and its made for you.
That's what my Dad's wife did, sent off all her measurements and her bridal gown was about £100 custom made, then she got alterations done when it arrived. I think it was from China or somewhere like that.
I'm suprised at this thread though because i really hate about 99% of the dresses people have posted here - or would never wear them myself - which i guess is just so funny that everyone has such different taste....
Aye, that's a definite possibility. 99% of them are made in China anyway, you're just getting them direct from the suppliers rather than via some massively overpriced retailer.
Apparently you have to be careful about which companies you buy from, as some are crap. I've got some recommendations for Chinese ebay sellers though, and they've got like 4000 positive feedback, so must be pretty good.
I love it!
My cousin bought her dress and her BM dresses off ebay. A shop on there called Silkroad Bridal and the dresses were all gorgeous! It's worth having a look on ebay to see if there's anything you might fancy buying/fancy copying. It's an arduous task, but enjoyable too I'm sure
Completely going against my love of the simple, I still think the most beautiful bride/bridal dress was Grace Kelly. I adore it
That's the one that's been recommended! There isn't as much choice as some of the others, but that's probably a good thing. Also 99% strapless, but if I'm only paying £150 for a dress, I can maybe afford to splash out a wee bit more on altering to give it straps.
Your dress is gorgeous! I love the look with the teeny sleeves, and the embroidery. I've considered looking for a vintage dress (no female relatives kept theirs), but they seem to be more than new ones!
I've been to 8 weddings in the past two years and the following gorgeous Matthew Williamson is the only one that bucks the trend:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/graybo/301328382/sizes/l/in/set-72157594229598548/
It needs to be no longer than mid calf, crimson, burgandy coloured, and halter-neck. and not expencive! I did see a nice one in monsoon but it was £75 and i can't really spend more than £50. I'm on such a tight budget for the handfasting.
Aw thanks, yeah it's a really beautiful dress (I wouldn't say the pictures do it justice, it looked so wonderful on the day - if I do say so myself) and I loved the idea of wearing the same dress my mum did. Was very fitting for the setting, too - delicate and floaty and simple - which is definitely something that dictates the dress you have. In a church I mightn't have worn it... well I probably would've but it wouldn't have had the same effect. Outside in such a beautiful natural setting a bit meringue or something all sparkly would've been wrong.
Most of my aunties gave their dresses away or sold them on, my mum was about to donate hers to an African women's charity but she had a really strong feeling she'd have a daughter. I used to dress up in it as a kid so I'm amazed it survived that (rather than the last 30 years) :razz:
With your skills I think you could buy a fixer-upper. Not necessarily an old wreck, but something very simple that you could adjust and embelish and make your own mark on. That'd be pretty special, and it'd be unique.
Aww this thread's turning me to mush
Me too
That is beautiful!!!
Aye, it's all related - pics please!
Just found this on fleabay - I love this little shrug!
firefly - where on earth did u get that top picture from? the red+white dress. its stunning and i LOVE it! a link or name of designer wud be great
oh Kaff, thats lovely!
oo caps sorry
That is beautiful
I also really like the red and white one that FireFly posted...I'm determined if/when I ever get married my dress will be partly or entirely red.
I like that as well - i am very glad that I wore a shrug thingy at my wedding - i dunno why i think its because i'm paranoied about having giant sholders and it breaks it up a bit.
I want to see Briggi's pictures