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Cannot Make Up My Mind - Help!

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    Palm Tree    8/14/10   Chicago Suburbs

    Hive, 

    I'm having such a hard time deciding between 3 dresses - they are all very different and I love each of them for different reasons. The maggie dresses have fabulous corset backs that are oh-so-flattering but the pronovias dress is simply a knockout (and way more so in real life than in pictures). I'd really appreciate your thoughts on what to do for my August 2010 wedding!

    MAGGIE SOTTERO 

    Charmaine - http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=V7021

    Jovi - http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=A3198

    PRONOVIAS

    Huesca-http://www.brides.com/fashion/dresses/gallery/wedding_dresses/vendor/designer/pronovias/detail/179178?f=92%3a96&offset=4 

    Links aren't working - but copy/paste should work! 

     

     

     
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    naangel55    June 20, 2009   Long Beach, CA

    My personal favorite is the Maggie dress, Jovi.  I love how it gathers to the side in the back.

     
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    LanaJade    June 2010  

    I'm guessing you don't have pictures of yourself in them, because that'll make it so much easier to choose! Dresses can look so different on different girls' bodies. Nevertheless, I agree with naangel55. I like Jovi the best because of the way it gathers and there seems to be more going on with it--in a good way.

     
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    frenchbulldog    August 22, 2009   Dana Point, CA

    WOW that Pronovias dress is GORG! 

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    Habibi      

    hands down the Pronovias! It's Stunning!

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    floridabeachbride    05-28-11   Melbourne, FL

    I really like the maggie dress the best, in my personal opinion. But, it is your choice and it's what you feel the best in and flatters your body the greatest :D

     
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    Miss Pizzelle    September 5, 2010   New York, NY

    Jovi

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    Palm Tree    8/14/10   Chicago Suburbs

    It sounds like you guys are as torn as I am - my ideal dress will be formal but a dress that will be fun and have character!

    the Jovi is stunning - the beading on the side is really more of a scroll design than flowers in real life. I tried it on with a short face veil and I fell in love - the only problem is its a TON of dress.

    the Pronovias dress is one of a kind - its so unique and absolutly is a knock out. What is it missing? The corset back!

    I have a really average body type (not too big, not too small) and I love the corset style dress because it totally adds shape and curves! I am seriously stuck! Thanks for all your comments though - they definitely help! 

     
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    thecolorteale    June 5, 2010 ...yeah we changed it a 3rd & final time.   Chattanooga, TN

    It sounds like from your description of the Pronovias that you're leaning towards that and I don't blame you. It's my fave out of the three. Very unique and very pretty. The Maggie's are pretty but no where near the Pronovias.

    And I'm sure a seamstress can give you a corset back.

    If you can afford the Pronovias then heck, go for it! lol! :)

     
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    thecolorteale    June 5, 2010 ...yeah we changed it a 3rd & final time.   Chattanooga, TN

    This was on the FAQ of the Pronovias site:

    CAN I PERSONALISE MY GOWN?
    Of course, we have a wide range of fabric and pattern options and variations designed by our designers to personalise your bridal gown to your tastes.

    So maybe you can even order one with a corset back.

     
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    MrsHouseNashville    8/1/2009  

    I like the Charmaine - I like more classic dresses.

     
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    jerseyluv      

    They are all beautiful.  I have no advice because I'm having the same issue.  I just can't decide!  Good luck.  Whatever you choose I am sure you will be stunning on your wedding day.

     
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    Jessie516    May 16, 2009   Ann Arbor, MI

    They are all pretty, but I think I like the Pronovias the best.  I think it's the most memorable and unique. 

     
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    goldenbear    10/10/2009   Los Angeles

    Wow, the Pronovias dress is killer!

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    msduck    August 2009  

    i love the PRONOVIAS dress!

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    KateMW    8.30.03   Birmingham

    I would go for something different, so the Pronovias would be my choice. EVERYBODY wears Maggie dresses.

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    Miss Hot Sauce    3/13/2010   Cypress, TX

    I personally love Maggie Sottero dresses. I like Jovi the best. Bea-u-ti-ful!

     
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    dereksbride2b    10/23/09   Denver

    I am a Maggie bride but OMG I would so wear the Pronovias, get a pic of you in it if you can!

     
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    jbbaby    March 12, 2010   San Diego

    I've tried on both Maggie and Pronovias dresses. I bought a Pronovias because the material looked nicer and more expensive...I tried on Maggie dresses and the material looked like a parachute.  I also like the fact that my dress came from Spain :)

     
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    Palm Tree    8/14/10   Chicago Suburbs

    Ladies thanks for much for all your input! I called the store this morning and made an appointment to get fitted... for my Pronovias dress on Thursday! Best yet - they will put the corset back in - I think I am in love!!! 

    I hope to have pics after Thursday! 

     
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    thecolorteale    June 5, 2010 ...yeah we changed it a 3rd & final time.   Chattanooga, TN

    Awesome PalmTree!!!

    I'm excited for you! It's such a unique dress. :)

     
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    Macaroon    May 23, 2009   San Francisco

    it seems like you already made up your mind for the Pronovias. great decision! I wore the Huesca for my wedding this past May and got a TON of compliments. of course a wedding dress should fit your style and personality, and this one was totally me. I had so much fun dancing in it and a blast the entire day.

    as much as i love my dress, i'm actually selling it for practical reasons. If you happen to be around a street size 2, check out my classified post on the hive. http://classifieds.weddingbee.com/topic/very-elegant-and-couture-pronovias-huesca-street-size-2

    I've also include my wedding slideshow so you can see more angles of the dress - it's long but i think you'll get a better sense of the dress. http://www.markkuroda.com/wedding/aprilandbryan/

     
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    fabulouslyengaged    8/1/09  

    I'm glad you are going for the Pronovias! That's my favorite!

     

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