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Have you googled "La Sposa Fanal"? There's a TON of threads on other sites, with pix of brides wearing it... I bet you could find your info there:
Here's one (and also on the Knot, there's a ton of pix):
http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=107460
typically, La Sposa dresses are, for the lack of a better word, "knock offs" of Pronovias dresses. Knock off has negative connotations, they are basically just replicas. They often use different fabrics (usually a lesser quality) to lower the price a bit, but they are beautiful. Chances are, the fabric is a bit different. Based on the photos, the ruching is ever so slightly different, and as for the train, it could be bustled in the pronovias photo, not sure. They are both gorgeous! From my own experience, Id DEFINITELY try them both on before you make a decision. Before I bought my Amsale, I was almost sold on a Pronovias dress (Haiti.) I found the Pronovias version (Faro) and actually liked the Faro better because it was a silk taffeta instead of satin. That being said, the price of that dress wasnt that different from the original.
Hi! I'm definitely not an expert, but my gown is a Pronovias and I bought it in Chicago :) I believe that La Sposa and Pronovias are in the same price range because they come from the same designer (but not totally sure about that). Both of those gowns are beautiful and look the same in terms of fabric, cut, etc. I think it would just come down to if you wanted a longer train or not.
I looked at 2 places in the Chicago area that carried Pronovias / La Sposa gowns:
Woltsfelt's Victorian Bridal (Aurora) and Eva's Brials (Orland Park). I found that the prices for Pronovias gowns were less expensive at Eva's and they were much more willing to work with my budget. If you have any other questions, let me know :)
I had the same delima!! I origanally bought the pronovias 411, but then found out that the lasposa fanal existed!! Basically the same looking dress with supposedly a slightly fuller skirt and a longer train. I did not have the advantage of trying on the lasposa fanal, but changed my order to this gown. I really wanted a longer train. I feel in love with the pronovias 411, but wished that it had a longer train. So hopefully the lasposa fanal has the same feel and look!!! I purchased mine in oyster. I'm assuming it is the same exact fabric because it is a very different color made by the same designer. I really love the bustles with the lasposa fanal. I'm supper exicted about recieving this dress and can't wait until May comes around so that I can try on my dress!!
I've been asking the same questions and it seems like pronovias is the king of all thier dresses and then all the secondary designers below pronovias. Whatever in the end I believe it is going to have the same exact look with a longer train and a much more interesting bustle!!
Hi Ladies, The fanal and 411 are the same except the length of the train. However, the longer train on the fanal gives it a more diagnonal sweep which follows the lines of the dress. Both are flattering but I found the fanal even more so because you can alter the length to make it shorter but so that it still sweeps around more than the 411 The "white one" company that makes the 411 is a sub/sister company of Pronovias. Hope that helps! Also, I'm overseas in Australia and both are much more expensive- am thinking of ordering mine from USA- can anyone recommend a good shop for best price? Thanks
@Lockerby: hi, i am also based in Oz & was wondering whether you had any luck ordering this dress from US? If so, can I ask where at & how much you paid for it? thanks so much! h
I know that this is an old thread, but I thought that this information may be helpful to future La Sposa / White One brides:
La Sposa and White One are both produced under the Pronovias label (Pronovias actually has something like 8 different lines). White One is the least expensive line made under the Pronovias label. According to the gown expert that I spoke with, there is a noticeable difference in quality between the La Sposa Fanal and the White One 411, from the fabric to the overall construction of the gown. He also said that the price difference is only somewhere in the neighborhood of $200.00.
I tried on the La Sposa Fanal, and I loved the dress aside from the large train. The White One 411 comes with a much smaller train, and it is also a bit cheaper. However, after learning about the difference in quality, I plan to order the Fanal and have the train trimmed down during alterations.
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HI Ladies! Need some help over here in CHi-town. I just found the the White One 411 by PRonovias and I love it! Can anyone tell me the difference between this gown and the La Sposa Fanal? THe front of the gowns look the same but then I noticed White one 411 has a sweep train and the La SPosa Fanal looks like it has a cathedral train. I have seen some pretty cool bustles made out of Fanal but not sure if they would be possible with the 411.
Other than the train length are they they same? Are they both silk satin? THe necklines look the same too...is it a soft sweetheart? Are they the same price point? ANy deets would be much appreciated. THanks for your help!
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