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I like both dresses, but I'm more drawn to the long one. I agree with your mom that it's more "bride-y". Could you maybe get both dresses and wear the shorter one to your rehearsal dinner? I believe these dresses are both available at Nordstroms... maybe you could call around your local Nordys and see if they have the actual dress for you to try on. Good luck! :)
Ha, same thing happened to me... I bought dress A and when it arrived I tried it on for my mom and sister. Walked into the room, and.... dead silence. They had the same reaction: not bridal. Since they were the first ones to see it and the reaction was so not what I was hoping for, I started to second guess my choice. I ended up going to a local dressmaker to have a dress made. I still wonder, though, if I should have just stuck to my guns. I guess I'll have to wait and see if I love the dress I'm having made as much as I love this one :)
Well. I know one of the bees ordered dress A and didn't like it on. I can't remember who and since I also can't remember where the dress is from I can't find it sorry. But that doesn't mean you can't try it on. Maybe you will like it and it will be the one if not maybe it could be a rehersal dress. Or you could try to send it back. But I love dress B I think it would look amazing in a garden wedding!
I like ddubzz's suggestion of wearing the shorter one to the rehearsal dinner, and the longer one to the wedding! I think that Dress A is fun, but I guess I just think its really casual.
And honestly, if you are ordering through Nordstrom, I would NOT stress about having to possibly return them. They will not give you any hassle or problems whatsoever for returns! Also, a suggestion for you...if you call your nearest Nordy's and ask if they have it in the store...if they don't, then sometimes they can just transfer one in for you, and then you can just try it on at the store without making a purchase! Otherwise, I usually have lots of luck with them waiving the shipping cost (if you let the salesperson do the transaction over the phone on their computer, they'll get the commission for the sale, so they are definitely inclined to do so).
they're both adorable and i'd be tempted to get the shorter one in another color, jaybe black? so i coudl wear it over and over.
That being said, i do feel the long one is more "wedding" unless you're having a casual wedding.
I would always vote for a longer gown... b/c its a wedding. Both are kinda trendy... the short one more so than the longer one, which is the second reason why I chose the longer gown.
I voted for dress B, because it looks a lot like my wedding dress, which I love! But here's a solution - wear dress B for the ceremony and change into dress A for the reception! Then you can have both!
I love the short BCBG (I debated it briefly myself!) but I agree that the longer one is more bridal--but not because it's long rather than short (I'm wearing a tea-length dress) ... it just looks so special and flowy. If you find yourself increasingly drawn to the short, though, maybe it's meant to be. :)
I like them both, but you have to keep in mind how different Dress A might look on! I think you should try it on before you make a decision!
I like them both! Can you wear one for the ceremony (B) and one for the reception (A)?
I think that the short dress would be great for the rehearsal dinner, but I would prefer the longer dress for the ceremony. Are you getting married by the beach or somewhere more formal because that also makes a difference in what sort of dress you should get as well.
Thanks so much for your thoughts - I really appreciate them! And I guess I should have included that they're both from Nordstroms, by BCBG.
I never thought about wearing one for the RD, or maybe for the reception - I'll have to check the budget again, and see if that's really a possibility, but oh baby, if it is... :) Our wedding will be very casual - we haven't decided on a venue yet, but we're wavering between a garden and a restored theater. Both are beautiful, and both would be pretty relaxed affairs - we're just not formal people. :)
And I'm so glad to hear that Nordstroms is good to work with. I bought dress B in a BCBG store, and they don't allow returns, which was a bit of a surprise. But after reading all of your thoughts, I think I'll probably stick with it - I just needed some reassurance on this! (Psycho bride attacks!)
http://www.weddingbee.com/2009/02/17/the-not-so-elusive-blahcbg-applique-dress/
Ms. Quiche ordered dress A and she didn't like it. I like Dress B. It's my first choice for my wedding but when I ordered it, its not available. I had to wait for like 3 months, so I ordered another dress from BCBG.
Pacos, I guess I lucked out! We wandered into a BCBG store because we were tired of looking at wedding dresses, and.... found my wedding dress. :)
i love them both, but i think i'd go with b... have you made a decision? which did you go for?
Dress A definitely has a more bridal feel to it and really, fabulous accessories are what it is all about!!
As someone who got "not a wedding dress" I want to tell you to NOT listen to anyone who says stuff like that. No one liked my short dress choice and everyone had no reservations about telling me so. In the end, it was what I wanted, and what I couldn't stop thinking about. I went with the shorter dress that I loved and never looked back.
Dress A is BEAUTIFUL. I love it. PERFECT for a small garden ceremony. I honestly think, from what you've said here, you would regret not choosing that one. Not to mention, you could totally wear it again :)
I would get both so that you can try them on. I was at the BCBG outlet this weekend and saw dress A. I had seen the pictures online and really liked it but I didnt like it as much in person. It was still very pretty but the flowers were a little smushed and just not how it looked in the pics. Try to get both to make sure you like them in person. (I like the long one BTW)
The link I posted above is Mrs. Quiche's actual picture with Dress A. She ordered it and didn't like it in person.
Yeah, you were lucky you found dress B in store. The store we went to even called other branches but to no avail.
I actually considered Dress A for civil ceremony or for rehearsal dinner. I've seen it in person, and I have to say, it isn't very "bridal" for the wedding ceremony. It is a pretty dress, but I'd go with the long dress for the ceremony.
If you're doubting and want to see it, I say just order it and return it. Better to do that than always wondering "what if?". BCBG store or the website does not allow returns if the item is on sale, but the items go on sale pretty quick after being released. This particular dress is not yet on sale, but I'd say keep your eyes out for a few weeks and see if it goes on sale at Bloomingdale (they have it on their website), Nordstrom, or Macy's. If you buy them from one of the department stores, you can always return them for full refund AND/OR just bring it to the store if there's one nearby.
I think they're both great dresses, but I'm more drawn to Dress B. If you liked both, you could always wear Dress A for a shower or your rehearsal dinner.
@frenchbulldog - I haven't tried on Dress A. It's not in any stores near me OR my parents (we're on opposite sides of the country, for pete's sake!), and I can't decide if I want to tie up $400 "just in case."
@thefuturemrsjewel -Honestly, I think I'd be happy in either dress, so I'm going to wear the one that I have (Dress B), and get some shee-shee accessories, like the attached pic (from Bonzie's etsy shop). It would be hard to be worried about a dress wearing this baby. :)
Thanks so much again, for all of your feedback!
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While Dress A is very cute, I have seen so many people buying it that I feel like it's too popular and not unique enough that I personally wouldn't buy it for that reason. I am also partial to longer dresses,so I choose B!
I have to agree Dress is really cute but seems overdone. If you really like the short one, maybe you can wear it at a different wedding event? The rehearsal? Or even make that your get away dress?
I love Dress A but I think maybe not for a wedding, I agree with Miss Hot Sauce, that maybe you should get it for the rehearsal or as your getaway dress. I love Dress B as a wedding dress, very pretty and cute and more of a bridal feel!
I have dress B and I really love it! I especially love that it is 100% silk, which I think is the ultimate of bridal!
I love them both! I am having a small civil ceremony next month and a big beach wedding next summer- I am thinking something like the first dress is what I would want for my civil cer. good luck :)
I too think the long dress is more bridal-looking but you should get one that you like most coz that's YOUR big day! And of coz, having 2 dresses, one for the ceremony and one for reception, is a great idea if you really can't decide between the 2!! :)
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Before I got engaged, I found a dress online that I loved (dress A), was reasonable, fun,and very "me." After I got engaged, I spent a day shopping with my mom and sister and walked away with another gorgeous dress (dress B). It was one of those "eek" moments when I tried Dress B on. Don't get me wrong, I love it, and think I look fantastic in it, but I can't stop thinking about Dress A! I've never tried on Dress A, and because it's online, I'd actually have to order it in order to try it on. I could return it, but hate to go through that hassle, really. (I'm kinda lazy) Our wedding is next spring, casual, and maybe in a garden (TBD). My mom thinks the short dress is pretty but "not a wedding dress." I think it's super cute, but could get some fabulous accessories with Dress B that wouldn't work as well with Dress A (b'c it's got more going on).
Which dress would YOU go with?
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