Show Me Your Wedding Dresses!

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tkb1985
tkb1985 Posts: 146 Member
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Hi All

I'm going wedding dress shopping for the very first time on Saturday... and I have NO IDEA what I'm looking for! I've seen loads in magazines and trawled the websites of the shops I'm going to, but I'm no closer to working out what I want.

I think a large part of this is that the dresses are always worn by 6 foot beauties with waistlines the size of my wrist! It's impossible to tell what they look like on anyone who isn't! (I'm only a shorty - 5'1" on a tall day, and 126lbs).

Please Please PLEASE show me your wedding dresses! (Or your wife's dress, I'm not fussy!) It would be so handy to see them on real women, and not just the picture perfect models! I know I'm going to have to try them on and see for myself, but I really need some inspiration!

Thanks
Tisha :flowerforyou:
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  • impyimpyaj
    impyimpyaj Posts: 1,073 Member
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    I don't have any wedding pics on this computer right now. But I'll give you some advice. Go to a bridal shop and just try on every single dress that catches your eye. Short, long, sleek, poofy, lacy, beaded, whatever. When I got married I had a picture in my mind of a simple satin dress with just a little volume at the bottom, and a clean shallow V-neck and a high back, no lace or beading. That's what I wanted. What I ended up falling in love with was the polar opposite: off-the shoulder, beading and embroidery all over the bodice, and a full skirt with 13 layers of tulle over a hoop slip. Looking at pictures and having an idea in mind is great, but trying on everything is better. :)
  • jolinemariem
    jolinemariem Posts: 462 Member
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    you cant see all of it but i have a pic in my profile
  • mrs_schultz2012
    mrs_schultz2012 Posts: 395 Member
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    i have a pic of mine on my profile - getting married in September! have fun shopping, it's a blast!
  • nakabi
    nakabi Posts: 589 Member
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    Mine is on my profile pic
  • Bobby_Clerici
    Bobby_Clerici Posts: 1,828 Member
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    Isn't that lace pretty?:bigsmile:
    my_wedding_dress.jpg
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
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    Celebrated 3 years in May.

    EDIT: I am 5'5", and probably 140-145 in the picture. The dress is by Alfred Angelo, but is at least 5 years old as I bought it at a sample sale in 2008.
  • Assassins_Angel
    Assassins_Angel Posts: 329
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    i cant get a bigger version of the pic but here is the website where i found one ive fallen in love with

    http://www.eweddingdress.co.uk/a-line-wedding-dresses/2999-a-line-satin-hand-beading-intricately-weaves-bodice-strapless-sweetheart-neckline-chapel-length-train-wedding-dresses-st11018.html
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
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    This was my daughters dress.

    http://www.casablancabridal.com/collections/view/28/381
  • Ejwelton
    Ejwelton Posts: 331 Member
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    My advice is to try loads on - all styles even ones you think you won't like.

    I didn't want strapless, laced back, full skirt or a train.

    Guess what my dress was?!! All of the above!!

    The only thing that I stuck with was no veil!
  • Loves418
    Loves418 Posts: 330 Member
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    You don't want to see mine! It was beautiful but heck I got married 23 years ago and styles change. I had the dropped V waist and a bow in the back. LOL.. by the way I am only 5ft tall. When we got married I was 107 pounds. How I miss those days..that is my goal. To fit into that dress on our 25th anniversary in 2 years!!
  • Kitten2629
    Kitten2629 Posts: 1,358 Member
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  • tkb1985
    tkb1985 Posts: 146 Member
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    you cant see all of it but i have a pic in my profile

    Your profile is private, so I can't see it :(
  • tkb1985
    tkb1985 Posts: 146 Member
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    Thanks - I can't wait! Your dress is lovely! x
  • tkb1985
    tkb1985 Posts: 146 Member
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    Mine is on my profile pic

    Beautiful! I like the red :)
  • tkb1985
    tkb1985 Posts: 146 Member
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    Isn't that lace pretty?:bigsmile:

    STUNNING :love:
  • tkb1985
    tkb1985 Posts: 146 Member
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    Thanks for all the replies guys! They're all so different! I know I'm going to be trying on Hundreds before I find 'the one' but it's so good to be able to see them worn in real life!

    Keep 'em coming!
  • TKHappy
    TKHappy Posts: 659 Member
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    Here's a couple views!! Please excuse the leather jacket, it was not supposed to be part of our day until it was freezing rain!! LOL

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  • Titanuim
    Titanuim Posts: 337 Member
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    This is my wedding dress http://www.phase-eight.co.uk/fcp/product/warehouse/Bridalwear/Paloma-Wedding-Dress/201334106

    No pictures of me in it yet as wedding is not until March next year.
  • mandos78
    mandos78 Posts: 32 Member
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    mandyandjohnwedding_1378.jpg

    I hope this works my sister (bridesmaid) is 5'1 and around 126lbs she tried on several wedding dresses while I was picking out mine and the 3/4 length suited her best cos she was lost in all the rest
  • Em_runs_away
    Em_runs_away Posts: 194 Member
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    I'm getting married on Saturday so I'll post mine then!

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