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    MissMellow    September 17, 2011   Atlanta, GA

    I went wedding dress shopping with my mom and grandmother...and I found my dress!  It was on a sample sale rack (I definitely examined it for an hour to make sure there weren't any big issues).  I fell in love but it was still higher than I wanted to spend, but then I managed to talk them down more than what it was marked...and in addition, they included my veil and earrings!  Squeal!  It's Pattis Diore 1538.  Totally not what I envisioned for myself, but I love how it's different and both mom and grandma teared up when I walked out of the dressing room.

    Did anybody else get an awesome deal that they weren't expecting? 

     

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    SLS79    September 2010  

    Wow, what a deal.  It's a stunning dress.  Congrats!

     
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    Hirondelle    July 21, 2012   Portsmouth, NH (getting married in Montesquieu, France)

    Wow! Yes, you may brag! Your dress is stunning! I especially love the texture in the skirt.

     
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    MsBrooklynA       Midwest

    Hot to trot! That is a stunning dress. Do you have any pictures with you in it?

     
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    menobride    June 5, 2011   NH

    Never be sorry for saving money! Congrats!

     
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    redherring    September 11, 2010   Pittsburgh, PA

    I'm with MsBrooklynA - I wanna see pictures! It's gorgeous :)

     
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    MissMellow    September 17, 2011   Atlanta, GA

    Thanks you guys!  I have to get it altered but they said it shouldn't be too hard...the most work will be hemming since I'm short (5 feet exactly) :)

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    JerzyLady    August 20, 2011  

    @MissMellow:

    GORGEOUS!

    Nice job and congrats on finding THE dress :)

     
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    Hard Hat Purple Boots    May 1, 2011  

    Good work! I especially love the detail around the neckline. 

     
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    Monkeyface    August 20, 2011  

    I think this is the cutest post with "may I brag?" Of course and what a stunning choice!

     
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    soonerpsych    June 26, 2010   Oklahoman at heart, now in Southwest FL

    Congrats on getting a great deal!  That's a fun and pretty dress!

     
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    eloping    May 23, 2010  

    im so glad you posted your pic in the dress because i didnt really like the model pic but wow, you rock that dress - its gorgeous!  congrats!

     
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    MissKatelyn    July 9, 2011   Live in Westchester, NY / wedding near Portland, OR

    The skirt on the model looks ENORMOUS and at first I wasn't sure I was going to like it, but it looks perfect on you. It's fun and funky without being crazy overwhelming. It suits you great! Congrats!

     
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    katiedee    March 17, 2012   Tucson, AZ

    Congrats on your victory!!! And I totally agree that you rock the dress way harder than the model! Absolutely beautiful!

     
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    PrincessBride2012    September 22, 2012   US

    Beautiful dress. I can also brag! I'm not getting married until September 2012. I went to try on some dresses Saturday. I tried on the dress I wanted to get married in. I tried on an Allure Couture and fell in love with it. I ordered it, and I am so happy. Also the dress was $300 cheaper than the dress I orginally wanted.  In a way, I'm surprised I found my dress so fast. I thought I would be going from store to store trying to find a dress. I think I got caught in all of the bridal reality TV shows. I found the one in one store so it was meant to be.

     
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    zebracakes    May 1, 2011   VA

    Wow, amazing!  You look great!

     
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    caszos    June 2010   Florida

    Great dress!  I got the CH515 from davids bridal that has a similar skirt.  I LOVED it but it does pick up all kinds of dirt so make sure you get the length correct and make sure your bustle is high enough. 

     
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    Ms Hedgehog    July 10, 2011   Dallas/ Ft Worth TX

    Gorgeous dress! I love it! Mine is a sample too and I was able to score this $950 beauty for $98. I still can't get over that. And you aren't the only short one! I am only 5'4" so I feel ya! lol. Again, LOVE your dress. YAY!

     
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    Miss Treble    June 18, 2011   South Bend, IN

    That looks like a lot of fun to dance in!  It'd be so much fun to twirl!  Great find!  I'm also short too (4'10"!) so they made my dress to size since they wouldn't be able to alter it from the bottom or bust line because of the shape.

    Congrats!

     
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    junebug12    June 16, 2012   Northeast Maryland

    I have to admit, it looks much better on you than on the model! I'm sure after some alterations, it will be PERFECT. Hooray for finding your dress!!

     
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    Ms. Robertson    June 29, 2013  

    @MissMellow:

    I just searched for this dress on WeddingBee today, I originally saw the style online and am thinking it could be "the one"!  I am SOooo thrilled to find a real-bride photo, and can I ask if your dress is white or ivory?  I did call around and found a sample in ivory for a steal, but it's several hours away (and I'm not convinced it would look good on ME - redhead and pasty white).  Do you perhaps have any other photos (back view, since alterations, etc.) to post for us to swoon over??  :)

     
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    mrscheetos    June 10, 2012  

    At first when I saw the model picture of your dress, I thought it would be this huge poofy thing that would swallow up a bride, but it looks SO lovely on you! its a gorgeous dress :) 

     
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    Jeannine @ Small Chic    June 1, 2012   Virginia

    Church Street Bridal has a sample of it!!!!!  It's set to go up on the blog tomorrow.  No joke!  I originally wrote "next week" but went to look at the blog and saw that it's up tomorrow.

    I never saw this one in person, but it looks pretty in the pictures!

    They want $450 for it.

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    Waves2    October 22, 2011  

    Awe, I love your dress! You look soooo pretty! When I bought my gown, the store manager gave me my veil and hair comb for free. The two items totaled together were over 200.00, so that was really awesome of her to do that for me.

     
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    Ms. Robertson    June 29, 2013  

    OMG, I did it!  I just purchased this dress on eBay (new with tags, unaltered sample) from a bridal shop that just happened to be located in Minneapolis, near me!  I'm picking it up in person tomorrow, unless I can't there over lunch today.  Size 8, ivory, and only $349!!!  I have found 2 others (used) for sale   at over $1000 each.  They said this one is in perfect condition, and even offer a 3-day return policy on their eBay sales. 

    I've never tried it on in person, but purchased the Say Yes to the Dress epison on Amazon for $1.99 (season 4, episode), as this is one of the dresses their customer - beauty queen Bre Gant - tried on during the show.  I love it, love it, love it on all the "real brides" I have found pics of.  Wish me luck!!!

     
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    organizedbride11    November 11, 2011   Illinois

    LOVE your dress its so beautiful. I got an amazing deal as well. It feels amazing doesnt it? Glad you got an amazing dress.

     
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    TiaraLC    September 3, 2011   Laurel, Maryland

    I purchased the sample at Church Street Bridal I love the dress. It looks GREAT on you as well

     
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    TiaraLC    September 3, 2011   Laurel, Maryland

    I purchased the sample at Church Street Bridal I love the dress. It looks GREAT on you as well

     

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