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I wore CB 1914, and the gal made a really pretty bustle...

I have the same dress (Casablanca 2017) and am thinking about using a ballroom bustle because I love to dance want the ability to move without fearing for my gown getting destroyed (30 roudy, drinking fireman will do that to a girl's wedding dress)!

Also, something to think about is getting a cheap reception dress (something you can easily find shortly after the high school dance season, March-May) that can be in a similar color to your wedding colors or white. The best thing about the repection dress is it is something you can rewear and you will treasure it because you wore it on your wedding. If it's white you could even dye it to a nice dark metallic color, which will go with more!

Good luck and keep me posted with what you decide to go with for a bustle!!!

~ Jess

Yes, I did have them change it to a sweetheart neckline - you can see it in the reflection of the mirror. However I am going to need to take it in the bust, even with the change in the neckline. I asked them to do a "soft sweetheart" that way the tops were not like v-points (but that was a preferance issue). Also as you can see from the picture - I also customized my gown to have a longer train.

Ballroom Bustle: This bustle can really make a statement. It is ideal for a bride who loves the look of a fuller skirt. When done correctly a ballroom bustle can make it look as if your dress has no train at all. Technically speaking, a ballroom style bustle is an over bustle but is it created by several connection points across the bottom of the bodice. The end result should be the look of a seamless skirt.

And here's the French Bustle: The traditional French bustle uses sewn in ties (typically 3-5 points of connection) that ultimately connect to create the bustle. This type of bustle is ideal for heavier fabrics and long trains. It also creates a timeless classic look. It can also be done on many different  gown styles. If you like the look of a fuller bustle, but also want a timeless classical look, Concept Wed stylists recommend going with the French.

I keep bouncing between the two because the French has that security that I'd like, but the Ballroom would pick the gown up off the floor when I dance... I'm have a bustle fitting at the end of March, so I'll take pictures of both a French and a Ballroom and post them for you.

~ Jess

I just bought this same dress Thursday night!

Collins to Martinshuck - I'm wondering, did you have the "soft sweetheart" neckline done by Casablanca upon ordering or did you get it in and have a seamstress do it?

Also...you look GORGEOUS! :)

YAY for Casablanca 2017!!

@happyjoy:  Yes I did have Casablanca do the "soft sweetheart", as well as the train extension. I also ordered extra lace so I could make a cathedral veil and a fitted jacket that would match. I would love to see pictures of you in this breath-taking choice of a gown! Casablanca 2017 spirit!!!

To all on this post: what are you gals doing for shoes? I wanted to get a pair with roses on them, but couldn't find anything I liked, so I went with a pair of Menbur's Novias because they seemed to match the dress the best...(but I need reassurance that I didn't make a mistake!)

@collins-to-martinshuck:  OMG. The shoes are perfect! I am a real clumsy person, so I am probably going to wear ballet slippers or ballet-style flats. Those shoes are beautiful!

Regarding "soft sweetheart" is that the actual term of the neckline? It is exactly what I want for mine, I have huge girls that I'm not trying to showcase, I just really don't like the straight across cut.

I called today to see if I can change it a bit, they said they weren't sure if she'd placed the order yet, but if she hadn't, they'll put it in, I just need to give an example of a Casablanca dress that has what I want as far as neckline goes.

@happyjoy:  The "soft sweetheart" term is what my seamstress (also the owner of the bridal store) called it because I specifically told her that I did not want pointy tops, I wanted a nice round curve on the top. She had to measure my chest from where the top of the bodice was to where I wanted the bottom of the dip to be. I really appreciated that because it allowed me to control how modest I wanted to make the neckline.

As I said before, I'm too dang clumsy for heels.

Here's something I found...I'm on the fence, though.

Do y'all think they're tacky or cute?

http://www.etsy.com/listing/81690820/ivory-beaded-lace-wedding-ballet-shoes?ref=correlated_featured

@collins-to-martinshuck:   LOVE the shoes! can you add the link? I think they would look wonderful with the 2017!!!!

@luv2puppies - That bustle looks so nice. I think that is similar to what my seamstress said she was going to do with mine when it came in.

In terms of shoes. I wanted navy blue, to go with my colors, and flats, so I don't have to worry about falling down. I went with these:

http://www.wantedshoes.com/shop/Flats/punk/Dk%20Navy/

@luv2puppies:    Girl, that bustle is great. Is it the "ballroom bustle" ?
I pulled it up at work and called my friend over and we both kind of heaved a sigh of admiration. I love it.

@collins-to-martinshuck:  I have the same dress! Yours look stunning girl! I really like a long train. I added two feet to mine but I love the length on yours :)

@luv2puppies:  beautiful!!

@luv2puppies:  beautiful!!

@kamurp:  Smart move! Those look uber comfy!! I'm going with navy heels myself but haven't started looking yet! eek

@luv2puppies: I adore the sling-back Badgley Miskas you picked out, but I LOVE the second pair you choose instead. I think that the little hint of lace work will tie perfectly with the dress. The Badgley Miskas, while beautiful were more contemporary for the dress.

I love the bustle you chose - I did the same thing that happyjoy did (pulled it up at work and called over my MOH - and we both fell in love with it.) How is it being held up? Is it buttons and loops? Or ties?

@happyjoy: I think the flats you picked out (from the hyperlink) are a perfect flat shoe choice. They have that lacework, that I think is important to tie into the dress, but they still have their own personality. Curious though, have you considered a pair of low heeled shoes for the ceremony and then switching into the flats?

@britlee123: I'm sorry, but I can't add the link because it was a seasonal, discontinued shoe.  What I can tell you is that I bought them off the Younkers website near the end of Oct. - early Nov. The company is Menbur (a spanish shoe company) and the style is Novias. Good luck!

@mrs.vincent: Thank you for the beautiful compliment! I'm a little worried about hauling that long train though! Hahaha!

Question to all: How do you girls feel about the 3D flowers on your bust? A part of me is really cringing about this and I've been debating about taking them off that area but keep the one in the dead center.

@luv2puppies: I'm confused then about the shoes - where do the lace, sling-backs come into play? The beige pair are lovely though!!!

I can't wait to see the pictures of the bustle when it's done - picys, picys, picys!!!

I think your jewellry is beautiful, it has a bit of vine work in it so it will still tie into the dress.

So, is lightinthebox a reputable company to order things? I have been debating whether or not to browse the website, I'd never heard of them until I started searching for wedding stuff.

@luv2puppies:  yes, definitely keep me in the loop! And good luck!

@luv2puppies: Your shoes have dance buckles on them - these are a very nice feature!!! (All of my ballroom heals have the same type of buckle on them) All you have to do is clip them on and they will stay in place. Takes the pain out of having to buckle a pair of shoes with a huge wedding dress on!

@luv2puppies:  I think they're pretty and will go well with the dress.  Are they comfortable?