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I would try to find out what designer/style the free dress is. Maybe it's a style you'll love! If it's a style you love, and it's free, it would be a win-win situation! Otherwise, I'd shell out the money for something you love. You deserve to love what you're wearing on your wedding day!
Look into the free dress, see if it pans out. You never know, it could be perfect!
i agree with the other posters. I'd say take a look at the free dress first. You have nothing to lose. If you don't like it, then you can buy the dress that you love.
If you can, try to get a hold of the free dress and try it on. See how it makes you feel. You can't beat that pricetag, so it's worth the extra effort. :)
The problem is that the trunk show is on Oct. 3 and the dress is 500 miles away. I don't have much time in between to try on the dress if I want to take advantage of the discount at the trunk show.
It's hard to see the detail on her dress because her bouquet is covering the bodice, but the dresses don't look dissimilar.
Could you take the photos to a seamstress and find out if it's possible to add the rouched texture to the free dress? Maybe you can use the freebie as a basis to have the details you like added on ... and it would cost way less than a new dress.
Email the gal and ask for the specifics on the dress. Ask her the designer and the size. Then, before the trunk show, go try on the dress at a store that has it.
The free dress looks pretty similar to the one you liked. I would see what can be done to it in alterations.
that dress is soooo beautiful and quite similar to the one you chose. I say at least try it on - ASAP before the trunk show. Then if you don't feel fabulous in it go to the trunk show and buy the dress you love!
Charm bracelet-- you're a genius. I didn't even think about trying it on at a store. Another stumbling block--just learned from the FI that the girl might have been intending to let me borrow, not keep it. Also learned that it was the mom of the bride who offered the dress to my FMIL. HAHA! This all looks like it's about to fall apart.
Oh no... hopefully it doesn't fall through!
The free dress is very similar to the dress you want to purchase, so I would say take the free one (if she lets you). You could easily tweak the neckline to mimic the 2k dress!
Keep us updated :)
Even if the girl doesn't want to give it to you for free you can still probably pay less for your dress. On the other end it's the one day where you don't really want to compromise on the way you look.
Keep us updated!
ha, that's awfully presumptuous of the mother to offer it up!
I'd probably want my "own" dress and try to get it on a serious sale.
That being said, that third pic is a VERY common style--i don't think you necssarily have to get it at a trunk show or pay $1500 for style of dress. It's simple and i like it; i just think that you could probably find it for more affordable if you want! Like....
http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=A3330
http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?pageSize=100&style=S5246BLUHC
http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?pageSize=100&style=A3329SALU
http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?pageSize=100&style=AD3300
These are probably between $600 and $800 =]
the whole "free dress" sounds fishy, I would be worried that you don't really get it for free, or she changes her mind, and then the dress you want is no longer available.
Try on the free dress. At least look into it. But I would talk to the daughter just to make sure mom isn't making false offers.
that's so funny that everyone is saying that the dresses are very similar because when i saw a picture of the "free" dress, i thought, wow that looks nothing like my dress! I think it's because i already had the Marisa in mind. but i can see how it could be similar with a few alterations. i'm gonna call my FMIL and ask her if the bride's mom intended on this dress to be merely borrowed or what... most likely, if i really wanted to alter the dress, i'd have to pay for it. which would defeat this discussion.
ejs4y8- thanks for all those suggestions! more than even what the bridal consultants have provided me with. i think the one i was going to buy is already so ingrained in my mind that i can't look at another.
what i'm probably going to end up doing is buying the marisa. i can't pass up the discount on the dress i think may be the one! (though, i've thought a few were the one and it's hard to tell anymore)
thanks for everyone's input!
Minus some things, I think the dresses look pretty much the same. It would be verrrrrrrrry tempting. :)
Try on the free dress. And remember you can also consult with a talented seamstress to add touches of your own.
If it fits like a glove, then great! Save the 2k and use just a little bit to make it yours. You could use the extra money on something else, or splurge and get some Louboutins or Jimmy Choos!!!
oook so i originally voted get your favorite dress for $2k, but after seeing the pictures, I REALLY like the free dress!!! I say, if you <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">like LOVE it and it fits nicely, go for it! But definitely dont go for it JUST because its free, dont let that be your deciding factor! Good luck!
I think the dresses look so similar that saving the $2000 might be worth it!
your dress is beautiful!
what style number is it? I have my eye on a Marisa gown as well!
It's difficult to see the free dress, but it appears that the leg part is more fitted than the dress you want. I wouldn't compromise on the dress... You only have one chance to wear a wedding dress! (Any other wedding item that's free would be wonderful, though! :)).
maybe you could try on the free dress see how it goes. you might like it alot. it does look pretty and free is awesome.
I also agree with the other pps that the two dresses are not so dissimilar, but since you think they look nothing a like, the free dress must be lacking in what you want on a gown. Depending on your financial situation, it might be worth it to take the free dress, BUT, since you feel they look nothing alike, then I'd probably go with the dress you want. It's for your wedding day and for me, the dress is one thing that I did not want to skimp too much on.
I would at least try the free dress on. They are different. I would go with the one that I LOVE. Don't settle for the dress, but give the free one a chance & try it on.
I say, in the end, go for the one that YOU love. Its your day and even though a free dress is nice....you might not totally feel like its your wedding dress. If $2k is too much...maybe you could shop around a bit and try on some more dresses with a lesser price tag. You could even maybe have a dress maker make the dress you like for cheaper too! I know there are a few around the internet where you show them a picture of your dress and they make it for you. All I'm saying is make sure the dress you get is the one you feel right in. =)
I say go with the one you LOVE. It's the only time you'll get to wear something like this, so I'm on the camp of going with your heart's desire. :)
I would try the dress on first. If u like it then great. If u don't like it then buy the dress that u really love!
That free dress looks pretty similar to the one you like. I'd go for it and take the free one.
I really like how the free dres looks. Can you try it and let us see how it would look? That way we could let you know whether to go with the dress you want or the free dress.
If you don't love the dress, it will show in your reactions all day/night. Before you decide, try on both of them. What they look like on a model or another person does not reflect in the least what it will look like on you since every person is built differently. Also, don't go into debt over it. Spend what you can afford based on your priorities and budget. For example, if you have an $$$$ expensive dress but then can only afford appetizers from Sam's Club and cds from home as your entertainment as a result because you have nothing leftover to spend, then your priorities are off and your guests will feel like they don't matter that much to you. Yes you should feel beautiful in your dress but it shouldn't come at the expense of compromising your guests' comfort, if that becomes the deciding factor.
i'd say at least look at the free dress. if you don't love it, then get the other one. you only get 1 wedding and i don't think you should have any regrets about it, especially over your dress!!
Ditto the pp... definitely try it on but I thought they were the same dresses the first time i looked. did you hear any news from the fmil yet about the woman's mom?
I agree with pp! do what makes you feel gorgeous on your wedding day!
I am probably in the minority here...but I say go for the dress you love. Don't settle just because it's free. If anything look for a similar dress to the one you love for cheaper.
I think you should go with the Marisa. The free dress seems "meh" to me, while the Marisa is gorgeous on you. It's your only wedding day, I say go for it!
if you buy the dress you should not complain about how $$ it is. its your choice.
If you can afford it, go with the dress you love. You won't regret it and the dress you love won't be haunting your thoughts every day until your wedding day (and maybe afterwards too).
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I was finally ready to purchase a dress! (See 3rd picture below). I was ready to shell out nearly $2k for the dress that I think is my favorite. I'm waiting for a trunk show so that I can get a discount on it; I had my appointment set up and everything. Now, my future mother-in-law just let me know that she has a friend whose daughter just got married last year. She's the same height/build as I am and apparently she has a wedding dress she is willing to part with. I don't know what designer or style it is, but my FMIL told me that it retailed for over $2k and that it is very high quality. So now I'm torn. I like a rouched bodice and a-line and a full skirt. But I have to admit that the prospect of a free dress is irresistible! Take a look at the dress below and tell me what you think. Should I just go for it?
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