Angela Bennett7 said:I’ve managed to track down almost everything on my list. But the most critical item? The wedding dress. I am completely stuck.
Not a single gown has made me stop and say, "This is the one." I’m seriously considering just buying one outright. It will probably end up being cheaper than renting anyway, though I suppose I won't have that designer label attached to it.
Hey yvonne,
I knew from the start I’d be sewing my own gown. I never even considered renting something I’d already seen on someone else; I’d rather have my own. Besides, those rental dresses are way overpriced. Most of them aren't even real silk—they haven't seen any, for that matter—and honestly, most boutiques just toss them in a regular washing machine instead of using a professional dry cleaner. It seems like a waste of money to me, but I guess everyone has their own logic and preferences.
As for finding "the one," I spent a lot of time browsing bridal houses online for inspiration, even though I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted. Since I work in design, defining my style isn't too hard.
My goal is to have a dress I can actually keep, or maybe have it tailored down later so I have another formal dress for other occasions. Either way, I'm making it myself so I can wear it again, maybe 😉 when my husband and I decide to renew our vows in ten or twenty years.
Don't feel pressured by the boutique staff. Go ahead and try things on, even if they try to push a specific look on you. You just need to define your style first to make sure it fits the vibe of the wedding.
For instance, we're having our wedding at a private vineyard, and I can't imagine wearing something tacky, like a massive ballgown or something overly sugary. I prefer simpler designs where the focus is on high-quality, striking fabric and patterns rather than just the cut, if you know what I mean. 😉
