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@Cori14: Hi, I was thinking of trying on Lizette Royale and wanted to know what the material was like and if the dress was heavy?  I have a Sept wedding so it could be terribly hot out and I don't want to be sweltering under a lot of material.  Also, was the sample dress diamond white?  I just want to get the jist of the dress so I know what to expect.  Thanks a bunch!  ~K

@Cori14: That definitely helps me out.  I get hot so easily so I get nervous with purchasing a ball gown for a September wedding.  I would probably sweat because of nerves regardless of the season haha.

Right now I am finding my biggest issues is locating the dress.  I am in NY/NJ so you would think it would be simple but I've called 10 or 12 stores and I've had no luck.  I am going to try to call more but even Klienfeld's didn't have it.  Did your store mention anything about it being hard to locate?  I know your in Australia so we are in 2 different part of the world, but I was wondering if they might have said something.

One last question, is the diamond while a bit yellow-ish in person?

Thanks for the reply! :)

@Cori14: I am glad we can chat about your dress also :)  Its def exciting and I am really happy for you! I am having so much fun with this process. 

Thank you so much for doing a little digging for me.  I really appreciate it :)  I checked out the link and unfortunately that particular place is about 6 hr + away from me.  I guess its up in NY state prob closer to the Canada side :(  I am determined to try it on though, so I will def call more locations today to seek it out. 

The yellow-ish question was more general.  I didn't think the diamond white looked yellow haha.  I just ask because when I tried on a Pronovias dress it was almost like a light butter yellow color.  Definitely pretty but was very golden, so I was wondering if the Maggie dress was the same.

So is this "the dress"?  What was the price if you don't mind me asking.  I think i read its between $1500-1700.  I just wanted to get a ball park.

Talk soon! 

@Cori14: I know what you mean about feeling like dress A is "the dress" but then falling for dress B and not being able to help urself because you realizing dress B does just a little more than dress A. I think everyone's dress experience is different.  Some people cry, some need to try on hundreds and some try on one and that is it.  I've tried on about 15 (give or take) and it was helpful because I tried on every style and material. 

I didn't realize dresses were that much more expensive in AU.  Is that because of currency or because they need to send the dress to AU from the US?  I can't believe its literally double :(  Is there anything you can do about it?  

@Cori14: I completely understand the weight loss journey.  For most of my life I've been on the heavier side.  I carried it well and was proportionate but still would have trouble losing it.  9 months into Jason and I dating, I was tired of being happy I found a good guy but still loathing how I looked in the mirror.  Fast forward a year later and I lost 65lbs on Weight Watchers. It was an amazing feeling and I was extremely proud of myself. Then in an unexpected turn of events, I injured myself in a class at my gym and slowly gained a majority back.  At first it was incredibly depressing but I've come to realize I can only move forward. Fortunately my injury is finally getting better and I can work out almost at my old pace but for a year and a half I've been babying a hurt neck, shoulder and back- not fun!

I wondered, due to the weight gain, if I would be discouraged from dress shopping. I asked my friend and fellow bride to be, "is the dress still the dress no matter what your size or how you feel about yourself".  Of course a mermaid might look more flattering on a smaller figure, but would it still be your dress no matter what? I ultimately got shocked upon shopping.  I ended up liking the exact shape I thought I would and it was the same style I would have probably ended up with when I was at a lower weight.  So I guess in some ways the dress is the dress.

As for the Aussie price tag, I am sorry to hear that things are so pricey out there.  I can totally see why, I mean your on the other half of the world! haha Which, btw I think is awesome.  Here I am in New Jersey (not like the jersey shore people!) and there you are in Australia, haha.  

So since you are already in such a great place that people love to visit, where are you and your future hubby going on your honeymoon? :)

@Cori14: Aw weight watchers buddies haha.  The only thing I am doing a little differently on the plan is I am counting my fruit as points.  I kind of went with the mentality of the old plan, so we will see how it goes.  It's been hard getting back into it, especially with the new plan but thus far I've lost a little over 10lbs. 

Your honeymoon sounds like its going to be amazing! Lot of fun with unforgettable, incredible sights.  Those particular islands are on we Americans top 5 list of vacation destinations. I def want to see pictures :) hehe

As for our honeymoon, since we are in one of the worst weeks of hurricane season we decided to take on Hawaii.  It was a toss up between Hawaii and Italy.  Italy would have been phenomenal and it was highly recommended, just not so much to Honeymooners.  There is so much to do, see, eat, experience, etc that a lot of blogs mentioned you feel like you need a vacation after your vacation lol.  So Hawaii it is.  We decided to do Italy on our 1 year Anniversary :)

We did look into alternate locations like fiji, cook islands, maldives, mautitius, greece, bora bora, barbados.  They were all gorgeous, remote and amazing honeymoon destinations, but a majority were extremely expensive and the flight time would be exhausting.  Maybe one day! lol

Have you ever been to the Pacific Islands before?  I am jealous, you are so close to them! haha  But I guess thats like the Caribbean for us.  Although I think the Pacific Island beat out the Caribbean any day of the week!

PS- thanks for your words of encouragement regarding the injury :)

@Cori14: Hello Australia :)  Sorry for the hold up.  I was out of state for all of last week.  Jason and I had to attend his cousins wedding in Kansas so it was quite interesting.  Very different than east coast weddings!

Thanks for the encouraging thoughts and yes I will definitely be going to Italy no matter what.  And I don't blame you for not being able to justify $1000 per person per night on the lovely islands in the south pacific.  I would love to do it, but I couldn't justify it either.  It would cost half of our wedding budget to go there, lol.  Maybe on our 25th wedding anniversary?  lol

Since I've been gone and computer-less for over a week, I feel so out of the wedding loop.  I need to refresh myself and go back to oogling over dresses and picking out the little details :)

What are your wedding colors if you don't mind me asking?

@Cori14: The Bee was not letting me log in :(  no log in = no reply (wtf).

Well weddings in Kansas are different because they do not really go to a venue or have a "fancy" style wedding.  Basically it was a church ceremony, but following that was a reception at the local hall.  (not being judgemental) but it appeared to be more of a cafeteria type place than a venue.  Everyone dressed casually- jeans, sneakers, etc and the food was made by friends of the family.  It was all very sweet and very nice but very different from my usual. 

So you got rid of honeymoon plan A and ran with B :)  I like it!  We have daily deals like the site you mentioned also.  Ours are Groupon and Living Social, plus I think some wedding sites do wedding related deals.  I haven't seen any deals for Hawaii yet but thats great that you found one for you :)  Is 5 days enough?  I would need more! haha

My colors are coral and purple.  Since I am September I decided to go with colors that compliment both summer/fall.  I am in love with the coral color that I am considering.  Here is a link to show you the color: http://www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/2832/
I saw it in person a few days ago and really liked it.  The dress style would compliment Lizette nicely. . . although you might want your girls to look different.  I think I am going to end up with Pronovias so I don't know if this style will work for the whole picture.

I really like your color palette. . . a modern twist on the vintage nautical style.  Very nice!  Do you have your Bridesmaid dresses picked?

It looks great!  I just love the skirt!  :)

Finally!  I got to see Lizette in person!  I was in a funk and needed a pick me up so I went to a local shop that does not require appointments and there was Lizette!  Man, you ladies make it look east to wear!!!  That dress was HEAVY! haha  Beautful to say the least but I was shocked at how heavy she was. I did not try her on because she was a size 8.  I am a street size 12/14= wasn't happening :(  I was able to get one leg in, LOL

@Cori14: are you wearing it with all the underlining?  Also are you doing the matching veil?  Flower in the hair?  I love hair flowers :)

@some2011one: is Lizette "the one"? :)

@Cori14: I was totally going to do the same thing with my bridemaids, but for some reason convincing my mother that the girls can wear all different dresses was like launching a space shuttle.  She was not having it.  Granted its my day but hey, make Momma happy, lol.  My girls will be in all chiffon :)  Lighter for September, but def full length and they actually liked that i wanted full length.

Message me your email and I will send you a photo of me in the Pronovias dress :)  ahhh love!  I would post it but I am using Jason's PC and he is a computer guy so I can just see him somehow stumbling over my deleted photos lol.

PS- Happy Friday!