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Hi everyone!
I'd love your help on picking my wedding dress! I picked out two front-runners, but just cannot decide which one to choose! I picked out a Marisa and a Pronovias dress. I like the Marisa for the subdued rouching on the dress, but I like the Pronovias for its fabric and the bodice. The Marisa is taffetta so it's a bit shiny, which I'm not a huge fan of. I like the silk dupioni on the Pronovias a bit more, but it looks like a lot of dress/fabric. I would probably fold in the last pleat as you see in the picture (that's why it looks so bulky there). But overall, I'm not sure if the Pronovias actually looks too bulky on me. So if you could give your input, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!!
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They are both beautiful! I voted for the Pronovias because I like the shape of it a little more.
They look so similar! I voted for #2 because I like the overall fit better and that the waistline is clearly defined. However both dresses look beautiful on you!
I like the second one better for the same reason you mentioned. I do not like the shine of the first one. And I just like the pleated/ruching detailing on the second one a lot better.
the marisa makes you look sleeker. both dresses are very similar and the style suits you. is the marisa sample a smaller size?
i like the second one better, the shape is a lot nicer on you, in my opinion :)
It is hard to tell in the pictures. I think the first one gives you more curves. But I can't tell if it is just because they aren't a true fit to your size. It sounds like you like the second one better but I could be reading your message wrong. I think I like the First one. Do you have more pictures?
These dresses look so similar to me, and you note that you like the fabric of the second better.. so my vote would be the Pronovias. As far as your question about the bulkiness.. no, I don't see it at all. It looks great.
They are both very pretty - I like the lines and fit of the Marisa better though. I think where the waist sits on the Marisa really accentuates your tiny waist!
I LOVE the Marissa on you. I think it hugs all the right places, giving you the perfect shape. The Pronovias is beautiful as well, but I don't think it accents your body as well.
It is hard to pick, since they are both pretty similar, but I think the Marissa has a better neck line for you! I like them both though, and if you prefer the fabric on the second, you should go for that!
In terms of fit, Marisa is better on you (the bodice/waist/hips). The way the Pronovias lays makes you look hippy-er than you really are. I agree though that the Pronovias fabric is slightly better. Is there another dress that perhaps incorporates both the fabric of the Pronovias and the cut and lie of the Marisa?
Thanks SOOOO much for all your comments! This really helps! Interesting that the polls show the Marisa is the favorite, but the comments say otherwise? Maybe that's because I accidentally deleted the poll and had to re-insert it. Here are more pictures. Thanks!
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I was going to say the exact same thing as DG, I think the second one (Pronovious) actually makes you look a little more wider & the first one (Marisa) makes your frame look slender & tall :)
Ok.... just saw your new pics added & def rooting for Marisa :) Now that I can see more of the detailing, it is absolutly beautiful & very flattering!
PS I am biased b/c I am wearing a Marisa. Also, the quality of Marisa dresses are better than Pronovias IMO. I actually was deciding between a Marisa and Pronovias at one point too : )
I think the Marisa makes you look slimmer in the middle and gives you a great shape. The other has a nice defined waist but I think the Marisa just flatters you more.
They are both goregous and do look similar. I voted for the Marisa and I do like the taffeta shimmer, but if you don't care for it the other is very nice as well. I'd choose either in a heartbeat, I can see why you're torn!
marisa - more flattering waist and the line at the top is more forgiving in the arms/armpit
I voted for the Marisa. I may be partial because I just bought a Marisa myself :) but I think it's more flattering on you.
I voted for Pronovias because I think the lines fall better on you. But, they are both so similar that I would go with the one that will save you a few extra bucks to spend in some other area of the wedding :) Both amazingly beautiful!
Oh my gosh—they're both gorgeous. You can't go wrong with either one, although I voted for No. 1. Both are beautiful!
Both dresses are gorgeous but I would have to go with the Marisa as it shows your figure so much better.
As far as worrying the dress maybe too shiny, most photographers are great at editing pictures to get a bit of the shine out.
The marisa is slightly more flattering on you, but the provinas is also beautiful and flattering itself.
I like the first one because the subtle sweeheart neckline looks better. I also think the first one fits great on you!!
I love how the second one gathers at the waist. I've been looking at a similar style dress. I also like that it's not quite as shiny. It's gorgeous!
I'd have to agree with the Marisa too - the difference is that the slight rouching makes you look tall and slender and yet still curvy and womanly but the more boxy rouching makes your waist look shorter - it takes away from the sense of height and the delicate feeling, if that makes sense.
I really like the Provonias dress - but they are pretty similar and are both very pretty!
I vote for the Marisa because it looks like it fits you better and gives you a nicer shape. I like the sheen on the Marisa, and I think it would look fabulous in professional photos. Also, I have tried on both designers' dresses and I feel like Pronovias dresses weight so much. They feel heavy and not too comfortable to move around in-- just my opinion. Good luck! :)
I think they both look great on you, but I would vote for the first dress. i think it looks more demure and suits your petite figure better. Good luck on choosing! I went round and round on my dress! 
Marisa really shows off your figure and has a little bit more wow factor. I would go for that one
You look beautiful in both of them, but my husband and I agree on the Pronovius (thought you might want a certified man's opinion).
I have a piece coming out in the next Exquisite Weddings Magazine about finding the best dress for your body type. You can't go wrong with silk dupioni; it's so flattering.
By the way, it doesn't look like you're sporting too much material with the Pronovius at all. You look ravishing.
I think they are fairly similar but I love the details of the Pronovias better. Either way, they are both BEAUTIFUL dresses!
Both dresses are beautiful on you. I think I like the Marisa better. If you think that the taffeta is too shiny it might not be the best option since you are going to see it in pictures for years to come. Good luck!!
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