Monday 16 April 2012

The Dress

Okay, it is not "the dress", but it is my Bridesmaid's dress and I know there are a few of you waiting for this post... so here goes...

 

On Saturday after pole dancing, I went over to my Mum's house to see the bridesmaid's dress. Mum was chatting away when my eyes locked on the box, I began ripping off some of the sticky tape, before my mum pushed me to the side and said, "let me do it, you'll wreck the dress" - she knows me well.

First glance at the dress - not the baby pink I was expecting. Mum and I digest for a second, yes it's not what we were expecting but we do like it. We like it a lot. Flowers will need to be adapted to suit.

(sorry in advance for the poor quality iPhone pics!)

Before we continue, we lock Bobby outside to avoid the moment where she jumps up and ruins the dress and I curse at her over and over.


Bobby sleeping on mum

We pull out the dress, hang it up against the wall and stare at it for a while.
Mum suggests we eat our lunch while we stare, so we do.

It looked different to what I expected, but then things bought online always do.
We knew it had to be tried on.

 

This photo makes the pink look brighter than it actually is,
 it is a softer/dusty colour like below



 My MOH and I love the bodice.

The fabric (which they changed during production, due to a problem with the chiffon) makes the dress quite heavy, but it also makes it very formal and elegant, which is what I want. I love the idea of a formal, classy, fancy pants kind of wedding. I always have.


Once I put the dress on I decided that I loved it. I played with it and as you can see I took lots of photos. I'm happy.The colour is even better than what I had originally picked and the material photographs well.

The bead work is perfection.



Looking back at the picture I sent Dress of Your Dreams, they have done an amazzzinngg job at matching it, yes it is not identical, but that doesn't bother me, as long as it looks good! The beading on the sleeves is beautiful and inside the dress is a strap to keep you in the dress. It is hard to explain, but it is a nice added extra. The dress also came with a packet of additional beads. I would have no hesitation in recommending the Dress of Your Dreams website to anyone.


 The only thing I want to change about the dress is the length of the sleeves. At the moment, to me, they are kinda thick straps and I would prefer them to be the full on cap sleeves, like the original photo above. I emailed Lara my request and she said it was no problem, I could send back the dress, they would remove the sleeves and replace them with longer ones.  That is GREAT customer service!

So now it is time to tell me what you think and be HONEST?!?!?

Like, love, hate?

Anything you would change?


28 comments:

  1. The dress is gorgeous!!! And you look so happy with it in the pictures too. Wow, your bridesmaids will look like elegant princesses! Gorgeous xx

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    1. Thanks Cat.. hehe you can see my little smirk. Thank you, my MOH aka best friend tried it on and she said she felt like a princess, which is exactly how I want my favourite ladies to feel! xx

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  2. It's so pretty! Very elegant! The colour is amazing, and what makes this dress even better is that's so unique.. I have not seen another like it:)

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    1. Thanks honey. I love the elegant look! I'm glad you like it xx

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  3. It's a gorgeous dress very formal and romantic. they definitely did a good job replicating the original.

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    1. Thank you hun! I know you loved this dress, so it means a lot that you think they did a good job x

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  4. I adore that dress! It's beautiful!! Would you believe I actually have that exactly GG picture saved for style ideas for my own wedding?
    Your bridesmaids will look stunning!

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    1. I would actually, as soon as I saw this dress I thought yes this is what I want them to wear. I am already thinking about hair and jewellery now :P Thank you hun xx

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  5. Wow, I absolutely love your dress! I love the sleeves you have better than the original..i would keep it as is! How much did you pay? I would totally use your pictures as an example to get an exact one made. Stunning...i really love it!

    xo

    http://daydreamveronica.blogspot.com.au/

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    1. WOW that is the biggest compliment EVER! Thanks Veronica. To get the dress made was only $280 and there is a discount for when I order the other two. xx

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  6. $280! That is amazing! The dress is fabulous. Your wedding is shaping up to be a real stunning event!

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    1. It is! The place is! Thank you so much Laura, i'm trying!! :)

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    2. I agree! I have been looking through your other posts and you are putting it together really nicely! very classy =D

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  7. Gorgeous! I would just leave the sleeves as they are, they are lovely.

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  8. This dress is Stunning !
    If i was getting married i would love something just the same, i am totally putting it on my 'dream wedding board' for when the day comes & such a pretty colour too xx

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    1. WOW!! Thanks Lauren, that is another massive compliment.. glad you like it. xx

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  9. Love the sleeve detail - I would do the sleeve longer I think you will get more of a whimsical romantic feel. They did a great job replicating it!

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    1. yeah, I love it a lot at the moment, but that will just totally cap it off for me! Going over to your blog now to look at your dresses x

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  10. Hello lovely =] I received your comment on my recent post on email but it didnt appear on my actual post. I read that you were having problems with your comments showing. Such a pain! Anyways, thank you soo much for your lovely comment and compliment!! =D
    My sister in law got her shoes from Myer, Basque for $90!!!!!!

    xox

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    1. arghh I saw them in Myer today on sale for $80 but none in my size :(

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  11. where did you get the dress from? It's beautiful!

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    1. thank you sweeety. I got it from Dress of Your Dreams. You just email Lara for a custom design. If you email her, just copy this blog and tell her that you want this dress. xx

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  12. WOW! I love it! I would even consider it as a wedding dress for myself!

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    1. Thanks sweeety, I'm very happy with it and I think my girls will look very glamorous!

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  13. Yay i finally got internet so i can see your dresses. Just beautiful, very romantic and it looks fab on you :-)

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    1. hahaha you're cute! Thanks lovely, how was your trip? I'm guessing you are back now. xx

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