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How many do you have? I'd suggest that you STOP LOOKING, lol. Because you'll always find something that looks better...and second-guessing is no fun.
@Statutory Grape:Honest to god, I have 3! I think I am going nutts!
I REALLY love the first one. I think you should really stop looking and just be happy with what you have because theyre gorgeous.
I think the first one makes me look bigger than I am, or maybe I think I am smaller than I am. Plus it has the fake lined hips seams that I do not have.
Hon, those dresses are all gorgeous on you. At least explain what you don't like about the dress. "Hate" is a strong word and it seems weird that you would try it on in one scenario and love it enough to buy it and then hate it hours later. Plus, they're all kind of the same: sort of a mermaid silhouette (well the first one's more of an a-line) and lace with overlay. If you are going to do more shopping (which I don't recommend, but if you are--) then STOP buying the same dress! And DON'T allow yourself to buy the dress on the same day that you try it on--give yourself a week to think it over.
Are you sure that you're not expecting too much? Some brides expect to meet Jesus when they try on "the dress" and sometimes that just doesn't happen. At the end of the day, it's just a dress: it doesn't do your dishes, it doesn't give you a raise, and it's not therapy. Make sure that you're not holding these dresses up to some fantasy of "the perfect dress" that doesn't exist.
@JennyW1:I think...I don't even know what I think anymore! I just wanted to have people say "wow" when they say me in my gown and I feel neither do that for me!
I think I am going to keep the first dress I bought and have the back altered (it's too small and doesn't close in the back)
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"I just wanted to have people say "wow" when they say me in my gown"
Remember they aren't seeing the whole package! On your wedding you'll have your hair and makeup done, be in a beatiful venue, etc.
And also remember that nobody else is as emotionally involved or cares about your dress as much as you do. So don't take it personally if they aren't dropping their jaws and ooh-ing and aah-ing when you show them a picture or try it on for them.
@TurkineseBride: Ah--well, the "wow" thing is kind of abstract, so perhaps you are holding the dresses up to too high a standard. Some things to remember:
-There is not a single bride in history who did NOT 'wow' on her wedding day.
-The "wow" factor is the sum of the whole picture, which goes beyond the dress--you'll have your hair and make-up done, your veil, shoes, proper lingerie, and you'll be elated because it'll be THE day. When you wear the dress at home, it's not the right occasion and YOU are also probably not all done up which can affect how you think a dress looks (this is why they always tell brides not to look too schlubby when shopping for a dress!)
-There are lots of ways you can "wow" the guests: you can have a skirt that is 10 feet wide or a train that is 20 feet long. Or your dress can have pyrotechnics. Or it could be completely sheer on top. All of these would be "wow" but not necessarily in a good way. In other words, the best "wow" factor is when a dress makes a bride look and feel happy to be HER; NOT when she tries to impress other people. So change your conception of "wow" from something that is right for you, not impressive to others.
@JennyW1:I know your right, now I am considering the sheer top, JUST KIDDING!
I think I should have just stuck with my first choice and not bothered to get the second and third dress.
if you use a coriline or petti coat under the dress for the first 2 dresses shown here it will make wonders on your dress
The second dress doesn't look like it fits right- too tight, maybe? Maybe that is why you don't like it. The first is gorgeous on you!
:o Had I known, i would have bought the first gown from you. I just bought one like it. =) I think your dresses are beautiful, cease and decease the search. ;p
It's not the dress that wows people. It's the bride that does.
Remember ... you want to wear the dress, not let the dress wear YOU!
I think maybe the issue is you keep picking dresses that are super-embelished. Maybe you need to go with something that's more simple and classic. Let "you" shine in the dress, not the dress overtake you with beading and whatnot.
How about these:
which dress did you decide on? i see its your wedding in 3 days time......
1st are there only pics of two dresses?
2nd are you holding your shoulders up like that cause the straps fall off?
3rd I think the dress with the straps that you have on in the second photo t (is this same dress as u are wearing in first pic) doesn't fit you right.
4th you seem to pick the same style just in diff versions as a pp said a more classic simpler style may be in order, I really like her suggestions
5th you have an amazing body, you are teeny tiny and both those dresses dont do you justice. Sell them and find a unique dress that rocks your body!
@JennyW1: I started a thread a few days ago about hating my dress. I just read your wow factor response to myself, then read this to my FI and it couldn't make me happier!
I just wanted to tell you thank you for your extremely well written words. You have calmed a lot of my wedding dress melt down.
Thank you!
Oh, I LOVE the second one (also in 3rd pix with your Mom (?) looking on)
You are a LOVELY bride!
You have picked some lovely gowns!!!
Smiles, Suzanne
(MOB to Sarah, in Illinois)
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I am soooo frustrated with myself! I can't believe I have become to insane, I can't find a single dress that feels like it's the one! I always think it's the one and the minute I get it home, I HATE IT!