Wedding Dress Shopping – Or the Lack Thereof
August 20th, 2010 by Allison Silber
Ok everyone! Now that I have finally (almost) found the venue, I am getting re-inspired by everything I can do with the space. But, I do have one more daunting task ahead of me. The Dress.
There are some amazing dresses out there, but let’s face it, a majority of the dress selection in the world is pretty hideous. I feel like this is going to be “venue search number 2″ because it is one thing that I refuse to waiver on, and I refuse to have not be perfect.
I’m hoping to just find a really good deal on a dress online without even having to deal with going actual dress shopping. I know what I want and I know what looks good on my body, but now it is just a matter of someone actually MAKING that!
So, if anyone finds a dress (or HAS one!) that looks similar to these styles, send them over! Oh and I am totally ok with the whole recycled wedding dress thing, so don’t be shy people!
THIS IS MY IDEAL DRESS! Srsly! If anyone has the hook-ups to this dress, I want it.
Other than that, I love the fabric of the one above. And I love how she is UBER skinny on top but it is still nice and full down below. It’s like a mermaid cut, but a little bit more full. Oh and always strapless!
In other news, I am SO excited about this venue meeting tomorrow.:) Just had to throw that out there.
Oh and in more other news, what are you guys looking at wearing?? What styles, fabrics, bodices, etc. etc???
August 20, 2010 at 11:00 am, Becca said:
I just ordered a dress from jcrew.com and it’s arriving any minute! A lot of my girlfriends are telling me it’s the wrong move to just order a dress without going to the bridal salon first. But I’ve been obsessing over this dress for weeks and thought I better know now if it doesn’t work. I don’t even have a venue or date yet :)
August 20, 2010 at 2:11 pm, Steph said:
No matter what you will wear, you will look beautiful but this is quite a nice, simple, elegant dress that you have shown. Get it made. I am getting mine made and it’s been an amazing process!
August 26, 2010 at 7:39 am, jessica lorren said:
That was Matt Kearny’s wedding shot by Tec Ptaja. His wife creates a lot of pieces used in his weddings and since this bride was his client, I am sure he could put you in touch! I have brides contact me for stuff like that all the time, I just pass their questions a long to my brides!
August 26, 2010 at 8:42 am, Allison O'Grady said:
thanks! Ya that is what I ended up doing :)
Got a response that he would ask! YAYY. I literally am wearing that dress! hahah
August 28, 2010 at 11:47 am, Engaged & Inspired said:
[...] is a shot of my favorite dress ever! I contacted the photographer to see if I could find out who makes the dress or if she was selling [...]
September 14, 2010 at 11:01 am, Ariane said:
The shape of my dress is very similar. Its a Maggie Soterro and i cant wait to get it in November! eeep :)
September 16, 2010 at 1:36 am, Kate said:
Hi, my dress was very very similar – it was called Diamante by Pronovias.
Must have been an ironic name, as the dress didn’t have one single diamante on it!
September 21, 2010 at 7:08 pm, JCrocker said:
If you still haven’t found anything, check out the Mon Cheri line. They have a dress (style # 19216 Stella) that I think you might like!! Not to mention numerous others that are beautiful as well!
http://moncheribridals.com/item/?i=19216&collection=Mon%20Cheri%20Bridals
October 21, 2010 at 8:23 am, Megan said:
Please tell me you found out who makes this dress! I’m drooling! Who?
October 21, 2010 at 8:48 am, Allison O'Grady said:
no :( I never did!
January 24, 2011 at 5:09 pm, Katie said:
Gorgeous dress! I too am struggling with nailing down the perfect dress. I don’t know if this is too late since this was posted a while ago, but I found this lady on etsy who specializes in designer reproductions: http://www.etsy.com/people/bridalblissdesigns?ref=ls_profile. Her stuff looks awesome and it seems up your alley, online, custom made for your measurements so no gown shopping. Now I just need to decide for myself between two very different styles. Good luck and I hope you get to wear “the one”!