Is it a sign that I cant find a weeding dress I like ANYWHERE, a sign?

I have been looking for months.

Any suggestions?

ella731 said:

design your own
that's what i'm doing

SammiJ said:

difference between you and I is that you are artistic, and when I draw it looks like a stick figure on crack

I didn't know you were getting married Ella!

Congratulations!

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Where are you looking?
What are you looking for?
If you have absolutely no ideas, start looking in bridal magazines to get some ideas of what you like. You don't have to pick out an exact dress, just start picking out little things, like do you like longer or shorter, what kind of waist, will it be more classic, more trendy, vintage or vintage-looking, etc... Gather pictures of the things you like, even if it's just a neckline here and a material there. Bring them into one of those fancy shops. Make an appointment if necessary. Show them what you like and they'll find dresses upon dresses for you and have 3 girls helping you put them on. You get to stand on a big platform with mirrors all around you. It's SO much fun. And here's the secret - you don't have to buy anything. This will just help you figure out what looks good on you, see what really works and probably find something you may not have even considered. Once you've got a better idea of your perfect dress it'll be much easier to keep looking.

God, I wish I could just shop for a living. I should be a personal shopper. As long as I oculd try on all the clothes.
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ella731 said:

everyone can draw

but if you insist

carrie's suggestion sounds like a lot more fun
i'm still drawing mine!

ella731 said:

Holy shit! You're getting married?!?!?!


Congratulations!!!!! Where the hell have I been?

and ditto everything Carrie said

Thanks! I mean Im not one of those blushing brides that are like OOhh look at me Im getting married,

But anyways, carrie I have looked in magazines, and the sort, I just think hte main problem everyhting is sooooo white, and girlie and yikes... not me

maybe we should just get married at the court house

ella731 said:

I can be way girlie but I look awful in white, so I know exactly what you're talking about. If you're looking non-traditional, that can be done too. You'll just have to look a little harder.
A friend of mine actually found her dress at Macy's. In just the fancy dress department. She bought 2 of the dresses (for extra material) to have some alterations made to her specifications and it was GORGEOUS!
Some of the boutiques will have quite non-traditional stuff too. Just tell them what you want. It's their job to find it for you.

i'm not sure what colour i want

but what colour looks best on u ella?

CarrieMpls said:

I guess you are right, I just dont have a lot available to me, and all the seamstresses here are VERY VERY old skool.

SammiJ said:

I wear a lot of black

but not sure what color I should I get

ella731 said:

blood red gothic leather dress ?

ella731 said:

what about a mauve?

SammiJ said:

i wore a dusty rose color wedding dress

Mach said:

that would be up my alley, but again, where?....

SammiJ said:

No mauve, I dont have the skin tone

Mach said:

pretty colour!!!

ella731 said:

buy the fabric and desing damnit!!

DESIGN!!!


i'm prolly only making things worse

ella731 said:

BRB ....

honestly i think i need someone just to plan it for me, hahaha just tell me when to show up.

Mach said:

like this but black/red leather








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SammiJ said:

Well I do have an idea in my head..... I just cant seem to convey it right to paper, or to any seamstresss I have talked to. This is more of a pain in the ass than I thought

Mach said:

tahts cool, but again not for me hahha Im the pickiest person on the planet,

ella731 said:

Ask Ace...his family owns a bridal gown business

they used to show one in dark red leather but i guess it's sold

one last pic just cuz i LOVE this black leather dress a BUNCH

I didn't know you were getting married! Congrats! As far as a dress have someone make it for you!

If I ever get married it's going to be a red satin dress that's corseted...with a red veil!

CarrieLee said:

Thanks.

I think I will try to find someone a little more "cutting edge" make it. haha

CarrieLee said:

My friend Deer Eyes is getting married this spring and her dress is red silk with a red lace veil