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    Nexus-6    March 12, 2010   Portland

    I really need help making up my mind. I'm getting married next March at City Hall, so I want a short white cocktail dress that will transition well to our evening reception that same night. 

    It's really wrinkled because I threw it on as soon as it got delivered, and yes I'm in the bathroom at work :)

    Is it too casual? I tired on this virtually identical dress http://www.corenmoore.com/collections/styles/details/maggie.html which comes in an ivory silk shantung, but I'd need to have it altered. 

     

    I'll be wearing a birdcage veil and possibly a bolero as well. 

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    Carrot Cake    September 26, 2009   Kansas City

    Oh I think it is perfect!!! very flattering on you and very cute and simple... but still bridal-y!

     

     
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    SummerGirl21    June 12, 2010  

    I like it.  I think it would be perfect also.

     
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    moderndaisy    June 2010  

    Cute and flattering!!

     
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    I agree, it makes your body look great and its super cute!

    Love it

     
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    missmouse29    July 2011   NWOntario, Canada

     

    I think the pattern on the material makes up for any thoughts of 'too casual.'

    I think it looks very cute yet sophisticated.

     
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    kjpugs    March 20, 2010   Indianapolis, IN

    I LOVE it. It really flatters you!

     
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    OttawaBride2011    May 21, 2011   Ottawa, Ontario

    i really really like it! it looks great on you!

     
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    TheBrideConcierge    June 4, 2011   Los Angeles

    I love the neckline, I think it'll be perfect once you get the accessories together.

     
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    bellamargot    October 10, 2010   Fort Worth, TX

    love it! how are you doing your hair? i'm always intrigued by other short haired gals' styles :-)

     
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    Nexus-6    March 12, 2010   Portland

    @bellamargot Well, the haircut I've had for a while is about an inch long, so I won't be doing much! :) (it looks longer in the picture because I'm due for a haircut)

     
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    Stacy Marie    July 24, 2010  

    I love the detail on the bust, it's very classy.

     
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    chicagobride092010    January 2010   Canada

    I like it.  Is that from WHBM?

     
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    Nexus-6    March 12, 2010   Portland

    @chicagobride Yes, it is! Someone on here recommended it to me, so I snapped it up, as it was in the 'Sale' section.

     
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    SanDiegoAli    September 18, 2010   San Diego

    I really like it!!

     
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    tinalily    9/25/2010   Seattle

    Very adorable! Love your idea about the birdcage veil. No bolero needed. :)

     
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    Mrs. DG    July 18, 2009   Seattle/Tahoe

    I think it will work great :)

     
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    EAQ219    May 22, 2010   Bethesda, MD

    Love it! Adorable! Perfect!

     
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    frugal_faye    June 6, 2010   Michigan and Illinois

    Totally adorable and it sounds perfect for your wedding.

     
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    scissors    June 19, 2010   Atlanta, Ga

    I think it's adorable. I love the neckline. (Or chestline? Whatever the f that's called with a strapless).

     
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    KMSull    August 7, 2010   Lexington, KY (via Atlanta, GA)

    @fiftyfootbride- ha for the strapless neckline/chestline dilemma!

     

    I think it's super cute, plus it gives you alot of wiggle room for accessories!

     
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    carri38707    May 14, 2010   Chicago; Wedding @ Punta Cana

    I think it's really cute!

     
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    Miss Yap    02/20/10   Dallas

    love the neckline. Nix the bolero. Yes on the birdcage. And the dress is lovely :D

     
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    sleepylittlesailor    november 21, 2009  

    adorable! one of the nicest i've seen.

     
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    sleepylittlesailor    november 21, 2009  

    PS: yes to BOTH bolero and birdcage. take off the bolero when you reach whatever indoor destination you might be going to after the ceremony. (bare arms on you is gorgeous -- you look fab! -- but i'm pretty sure  you'd feel uncomfortable being so uncovered in City Hall.)

     
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    reverie1281    June 26, 2010   San Jose, CA.

    very cute!

     
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    hhcheung2000       San Diego, CA

    I think it's a very fitting dress for City Hall.  I think you found your dress :)

     
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    daydreamwanderer       DC

    too cute!!!

     
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    littlemissmoo    July 18, 2010   London, UK

    I love it! I'm going the short dress route as well but need to start shopping. And another thumbs up for a birdcage veil.

     
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    jingle96    May 28, 2010   DW in ARUBA/livin' in VA

    Very pretty dress!  I agree with Miss Yap...no bolero!  But the birdcage would be gorgeous!  And maybe a beautiful necklace piece...very vintage!

     
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    Mrs. Starfish    03/27/2010   Myrtle Beach, SC

      I love it. So cute. Only thing is watch the bottom? Maybe need some sort of slip or maybe that's just the lighting looks a little more see through-y than the top. But it is perfect just casual enough for City Hall & elegant enough to make you feel like a princess!

     
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    I really like this dress and I think with some accessories, it is perfect for a city hall wedding! Congrats on finding your dress :)

     
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    RoddyBride09    September 5, 2009   Bethlehem, PA

    What a beautiful dress. It's perfect for your venue!

     
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    luli29    October 9, 2010   Massachusetts

    I think its friggin' cute!

     
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    beagle    October 24, 2009  

    Perfect!  I think it will look really great with a birdcage!

     
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    Future Mrs. Martin    August 21, 2010   London Ontario Canada

    Love it!!

     
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    Querida       Sugar Land, TX

    I really like it - I think it's flattering!

     
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    msgiraffe    May 2011   Chicago

    that is adorable!

     
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    Nexus-6    March 12, 2010   Portland

    Well, I'm glad you guys liked it, but it turns out the more I looked at it in the mirror, I really hate it from the back. (it makes my ass look way bigger than it is)

    I think I'm going to be ordering this instead: 

    http://www.corenmoore.com/collections/styles/details/maggie.html

    Here's someone else's picture that I found online:

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    MrsSl82be    October 24, 2009  

    I think the cut looks amazing on you, as long as you stay with that style (and it looks like you are) then I think you'll look awesome on your wedding day!

     

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