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Was the beaded sash added to the dress or did it already come with it?
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Can I ask what the reason is for the bridal shop keeping the designer of your dress from you? I find it odd that they wouldn't tell you if you are buying it.
First off - GORGEOUS dress! But second - why in the heck won't the dress shop tell you the designer of the dress? Did you purchase it yet...? If so, I don't see why they wouldn't tell you, that seems just downright stupid. I understand them not wanting a potential customer to know the designer in case they decide to shop around for prices, similar styles, or make a replica, but once it's paid for you none of that should matter.
Its definately not Allure C155 or Maggie Sottero Bernadette (i tried those on though!). And its super duper close to Allure Exclusive 2455 (not beaded lace) and Justin Alexander (not a v-neck)
The lace is beaded lace and pretty even throughout, so the flowers of the lace don't get thinner as you get closer to the bottom.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH - I'm so annoyed by this.
At least I have examples now to see how brides styled those dresses :)
Thanks for your help heather
I have no idea - they insist its a "local designer" who deals "exclusively" with them - but wouldn't give me the name. So I don't believe them.
I was beginning to think its a replica dress, but then I read somewhere on yelp or weddingbee that this shop did the same to her, and there was a real designer (the seamstress told her). The shop's name is Wolsfelts in Aurora, IL. They are great and I really enjoyed my experience - but its kinda ruined since they won't tell me the designer. Its such a minor little thing too.
Here's more pics from the moment of purchase :) Don't mind the lack of makeup - I was so over wedding dress shopping at this point.http://s1091.photobucket.com/albums/i393/lilmouse1230/Wedding%20Dress/?track=share_email_album_view_click
I was told the same thing by a bridal shop here in NJ....then I saw the dress on SYTTD Atlanta. It turned out to be a "Marisa" gown.
If you shared about how much the dress was, that would probably narrow down the designer...
So, you purchased the dress and they still wont tell you? That's weird. The bridal store I went to wouldn't tell me the designer until I agreed to purchase (which was annoying, but at least they told me).
Did you buy it off the rack or are they going to order it?
Its so funny how the shop owners can have such different philisophies! The boutique I went to actually had the dresses sectioned off by designer, with their names on a placard above them. I can see why other shops avoid that though - I gravitated towards designers I knew (Amsale, Anne Barge, etc) and totally ignored the Marisa section because I'd never heard the name. After I tried on a few that I either didn't love or were too expensive, she led me over to the Marisa section and BOOM there was my dress!!
hmmmm they do sell Marisa dresses..... my dress was about $1300
I read this book called bridal bargains: http://www.amazon.com/Bridal-Bargains-Throwing-Fantastic-Realistic/dp/1889392391/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317235068&sr=1-1
And after reading it, I'd say that If the bridal shop won't tell you the designer its probably for one of two reasons:
1) They're overpricing it and they dont want you to go online and find out what price others are buying it for
2) They don't want you to find out what dress it is and decide to find it in another boutique and buy it there instead.
The boutique i bought my dress from wasn't hesitant to tell me the designer and style, and they've been awarded for best prices in 2010 by the knot.
ahh! it might be a Marisa - they don't do any marketing or put their dresses online - so its hard to know for sure. When I google my dress name, there are only 4 or 5 pictures that pop up of real brides wearing it - and one of them is me - haha. I like that its a little mysterious though :) From what I saw, her collection ranges from 1200-2000, and Randy from SYTD said that their prices are really reasonable since you're not paying for advertisements.
Yea, based on the price, I'd say Marisa....although it really does look similar to the Justin Alexander dress a pp put up there.
Oh my gosh everyone - so weird - just got a "how are you doing" call from the bridal store. So I called them back and asked... the answer:
No its not a Marisa. Its part of our private W Collection. The dress is made in China.
SO my thoughts... a reproduction or a combo of all the dresses we've discussed. The sales lady said she is going to go through their pictures of brides past to see if there are any wearing my dress for me. She's also checking to see if I can order additional lace (for my veil or or to make the neckline a bit different).
What are your opinions on this new twist?
plehhhh - is it polyester? For that price - you could spend an extra 200 or 300 for a silk gown made in the US. I totally get the concept of buying the repro dresses from China, but for like 2 to 5 hundred dollars, not 1300!!
It looks like something Enzoani would design...maybe that was some of their inspiration.
Looks like the Maggie Sottero Bernadette. I was obsessed with this dress for some time.
Everyone is being so helpful! Thanks guys.
So I did a little research because my inital reaction was the same as mandypop. Turns out that like our clothes, our wedding dresses are made in China - yes, that includes American designer gowns. Thats what the internet says, so any of you brides that have your dresses - check your tags. Does it say made in china on the back somewhere? Rumor on the internet is that Maggie Sottero, Allure, etc have their manufacturing plants in China - YAY outsourcing (sarcasim....of course). Then the bridal stores mark up the price 3-4 times what they paid. Thats how business works, so thats not a problem.
At the store, my dress felt like all the others (there were some that I know the designers for looking on the internet and I went to different stores). In fact the lace felt softer than other lace dresses I tried on. So I'm pretty confident its not a replica like she was stating.
BUT to easy my fears more, I started researching lace & those replicas (i'm a computer nerd!)
Heres a replica
Here's mine
Monique Lhuillier
Maggie Sottero
Thoughts?
it looks like great quality... i wouldn't stress over it being "made in china"... seriously, what isn't these days??? and as you mentioned, many awesome wedding gown designers have their plants in china... if you love the dress, i wouldn't worry about it for one more second! :) i'd just find similar-dress pics and look at syle ideas like you originally set out to do...
it's a gorgeous dress and super-unique!!! love those little cap sleeves to death! :)
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Hi everyone - my dress shop won't tell me the designer of my dress. I would love to find it online so I can see how other brides styled it. It kind of looks like Marina K Chiara, but its not... it has a train & different detail on the sleeves. I would love some help!!