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Ooh, I can't wait to see pictures... I have decided to order the Gatsby but am undecided on the white or the ivory with pewter accents. I tried on the white and everyone agrees that it looks great but I really want to see a "real" picture of the ivory with pewter accents. I saw an actual champagne and light gold dress but it was way too dark for me...
Hi everyone,
I am soo excited to meet other Gatsby girls.
I tried on at least 12 gowns before I came out in this one and was soo suprised that i liked it as much as I did since I am usually a plain/simple girl.
Scotty..the dress I tried on is ivory so i'll post this for you. I have been having the same dilemma since I did order the ivory with pewter accents but I saw the champagne gown on a manequin and it was gorgeous! the details really come out with the champagne color and it looks much more elegant.
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Help! I need to order my dress asap but I still can't decide on the white or the ivory with pewter accent! Thanks caroline, for posting the pics, I'm still struggling as I can't actually try on a dress in the ivory with pewter... I'm leaning toward the ivory as I'm worried that you lose some of the detail with the white, but everyone insists the white looks great... Suggestions? Comments?
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Ivory. I think it will compliment your skin tone perfectly :-)
I may be biased but I would save ivory with pewter as well. I have seen the dress and in all three colors that are offered and I have to say that the ivory and champagne really gave it that classic look.
you cant go wrong with white if that is where your heart it but you should consider 2 things:
1) if the details of the beading dont stand out it may just look like a plain white gown in pictures if you do choose all white, although it still looks great on you since the dress is so form fitting
2) consider the time of year. All white would be great for a summer wedding but having some accent may be nicer for the fall?
Thanks girls... Caroline, that the detailing wouldn't stand out in pictures and just come out as a plain white dress is exactly what worries me... I have an opportunity to try on the all ivory dress on March 1st so I'm hoping this will alleviate some of the anxiety of not being able to try on the color of the dress that I order.
oh great. March 1 is plenty of time! Dont stress yourself out over it. Is the store ordering you a sample of can you try it on at another boutique?
Here is a picture of my bustle, it turned out great but unfortunately I couldn't get a good pic of it since I can't tie the corsette back all by myself! But for those of you who were wondering about a bustle... this is how I did mine. Again sorry for the poor pic but I couldn't get the dress to do what I wanted for the pic with me wearing it!
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Hi To All The Gatsby Girls!
I am not getting married until October of 2012. Yes, I know, so far away.. Well my mom, and a friend decided one day to just go look around start shopping for a wedding dress, just to get the process started since you know its like almost the MOST important part of getting married...well we went to a bridal shop in lafeyette and we pulled a couple of dresses...well I told the lady who was helping me that my fiance and I wanted a "vintage" almost "old hollywood" themed wedding, well needless to say she pulled the GATSBY for me and when I put it on I knew instantly that this was my dress. I tried it on in the Champagne / Pewter with the light gold., and needless to say thats the one I ordered because the detail of the dress was just amazing! I am still waiting and I ordered it a couple of months ago. Well anyways I have attached a picture of myself in it but cut out my face JUST in case my fiance would stumble upon this website...
**I tried on the headpiece in the picture and liked it because it had that vintage feel but I am now thinking twice about it. I have also attached a picture of a birdcage veil I am thinking about ordering to go along with my perfect dress..
If ya'll have any comments or suggestions please feel free to let me know, thanks so much!!!
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Hi I am wearing the Gatsby for my October wedding. Mine will be in the gold as I am very fair skinned and this looked the best on me. I have a question out there for all you gatsby brides... what are you doing about a veil? I tried a birdcage veil and it just didn't look right on me so I am opting for a more traditional one that is pinned low on the back of my head. But I am not quite sure as to how long it should be as the train is already sheer and also what color it should be. I have fabric samples already from a veil place and when deciding between colors should the veil be a shade lighter or the same color? Help? My wedding will be small (~50 ppl) and the ceremony will be in the living room of a historic house so there will be room to move around but not a long church aisle.
GWERTYGWERT:
MY WEDDING WILL ALSO BE IN OCTOBER BUT NOT UNTIL 2012. YOU CAN SEE MY PICTURES ABOVE YOU COMMENT.
I AM ALSO WEARING THE CHAMPAGNE COLOR B.C I AM FAIR SKINNED AND IT GOES PERFECTLY. NOW AS FOR THE VEIL, I HAVE SEEN MOST GIRLS WEAR THE LONG VEIL (YOU CAN PICTURES OF IT ON THE MAGGIE SOTTERO WEBSITE) WHEN GOING FOR THE TRADITIONAL LOOK.
BUT AS FOR MY OPINION I THINK THAT TAKES AWAY FROM THE DRESS, SO I WOULD GO WITH A SHORTER VEIL SINCE YOU DON'T LIKE THE BIRDCAGE. (WHICH I AM DOING)..YOU CAN DO EITHER CHAMPAGNE OR AN IVORY, I THINK THE IVORY WOULD PROBABLY DO BEST. IN THE END ITS ALL UP TO YOU AND WHAT YOU WANT!
HOPE THIS HELPS, TAKE CARE!!
GWERTYGWERT:
MY WEDDING WILL ALSO BE IN OCTOBER BUT NOT UNTIL 2012. YOU CAN SEE MY PICTURES ABOVE YOUR COMMENT.
I AM ALSO WEARING THE CHAMPAGNE COLOR B.C I AM FAIR SKINNED AND IT GOES PERFECTLY. NOW AS FOR THE VEIL, I HAVE SEEN MOST GIRLS WEAR THE LONG VEIL (YOU CAN PICTURES OF IT ON THE MAGGIE SOTTERO WEBSITE) WHEN GOING FOR THE TRADITIONAL LOOK.
BUT AS FOR MY OPINION I THINK THAT TAKES AWAY FROM THE DRESS, SO I WOULD GO WITH A SHORTER VEIL SINCE YOU DON'T LIKE THE BIRDCAGE. (WHICH I AM DOING)..YOU CAN DO EITHER CHAMPAGNE OR AN IVORY, I THINK THE IVORY WOULD PROBABLY DO BEST. IN THE END ITS ALL UP TO YOU AND WHAT YOU WANT!
HOPE THIS HELPS, TAKE CARE!!
hi girls. I ordered my dress in ivory and decided on silk flower for my hair, no veil. I felt that a veil would take away from the dress since the detail in the back already looks like a veil and i was worried this would take away from it.
Etsy.com has gorgeous birdcage veils and antigue looking headbands. I put like 20 of them in my favorits but have not been able to make a decision abotu which to buy.
also try birdcageveils.com! This is probably the website I will get my birdcage veil from and they custom make each veil to fit your needs, I have spoke with them, they have their store in Texas and will ship anywheres. There are absolutely the most nicest people and they want to do everything they can to make sure you get exactly what you want!
Caroline- I'm leaning towards no veil as well, I love the antique headbands, but the flower always looks so nice! And my original idea was to get one of the hairpieces with peacock feathers, since those are our colors, but now I wonder if it's too stark...
and a new question for gatsby girls! What are you doing about shoes?!! I have been on the hunt for a couple of weeks with no luck. I wanted colored shoes before, either purple or blue, but now I think it won't work... anyone have their shoes picked out?
I had a cute pair of purple peep toes picked out from target for $25. they had a 2 inch heel and cute back to them but of course i waited to long and they are sold out. Im on the hunt for purple heels also!
If I find my dream shoes I'll be sure to send them your way :)
ARENYTH:
I have picked out my shoes already, in the picture they are white, but they have been dyed champagne to go with my dress. (champagne / pewtwer w/ light gold accents)..
May I ask, why would you want purple or blue shoes? lol... Are you wearing the gatsby dress?
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Yep, I'm wearing the gatsby, and I've just always wanted to wear fun colored heels under my dress. I would never wear white heels again, and I'd love to get some hot shoes I can wear again and be reminded of my wedding. I will have the ivory/pewter dress and I just want to find some cool vintage heels to go with it.
oh my gosh that are adorable!
what size is the heel and where are they from?
hello carolinek11!
If that question was intended for me, I apologize for not getting back with you sooner!
I contacted my bridal shop and the brand name of the shoe is called "Touch Ups"..I have found a website that sells them and here is the link:
http://www.bridalshoesboutique.com/bridal-shoes-showroom.asp?id=10187&catgroup=&cat_id=375
http://www.bridalshoes.com/white-wedding-shoes/touch-ups/sharmain-841-3654
theres two different links for you, these shore ARE dyeable.
Also the heel size is 2 5/8''in.
I walked around in them for a couple of hours and they still felt great! Its mostly why I decided to go with them, they went great with the dress and were so comfortable!!
I sure hope this helps!
Hi ladies,
I've just chosen my Gatsby in Ivory with Pewter accents but I was wondering what style you are going for with your bridesmaid dresses?
I have no idea about the style or colour to go for and I need help!!!! We don't have a colour scheme as our theme is more vintage tea party than anything.
Ooh, and i'm having a cathedral length veil....I've always hated veils but then the lady in the shop put one on me and it just worked!
The Gatsby is 100% my dream dress - I knew I wanted that one before we were even engaged! I now need the perfect bridesmaid dresses to go with it!
I am bumping this Gatsby thread again!
I am officially a Gatsby bride! And I have some questions for the other Gatsby girls -
Right now I am in between the size 12 and the size 14. I ordered the 14 because going smaller (though I plan to drop some more weight) gave me a bit of anxiety. I am just a little nervous about the alterations with all that lace? How did your alterations go?
I think I am going to go with gold kate spade ballet flats.
http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10776367
and I ordered the Vari veil from Unveiled Bridal Designs. I'll wear the chapel part for the ceremony, take the chapel off for the cocktail hour, and then take the bird cage off for the reception.
http://www.unveiledbridaldesigns.com/index.php?page=item&ItemID=43
I know lots of people aren't fans of the mixing of the veil styles, but I LOVED how it looked with the Gatsby - and it comes in a Champagne shimmer option which looked PERFECT.
LOVE!! yay!
I chose the ivory with pewter accents...it was perfect for my outdoor Florida wedding. We got married on the beach in November. Personally, I wanted a small veil which I removed for the reception. I also didn't wear the belt and had the seamstress add small straps. I had sooo many compliments of my dress. The dress just sparkled all over with the sunlight. The Gatsby is by far the most unique dress that I tried on. It is timeless in style; vintage in feel, but to me, not too vintage. I don't think anyone who wears this dress will be sorry you chose it. I'm attaching one of our pictures from the wedding. Good luck to all and enjoy your special day. I felt like a princess in this dress!
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How did your alterations go with Gatsby??
Are there any 2012 Gatsby brides? I just ordered my dress today in ivory/pewter, i loved the champagne/light gold but my fiance plans to wear a tan/light coloured suit as we are getting married in Greece - i was worried the colours would clash. Unsure what veil to wear but even more confused about shoes.
Has anyone gone with flat shoes for this dress?
@ajk: I wore cowboy boots with mine! They only had a slight heel and were super comfy and perfect for our barn dance reception!
The great thing about this dress is it is so classicly beautiful that you can wear it just about any way you want! I have seen people glam it up old hollywood style, keep it super traditional, modernize it, or like me take it country! All these ways and it still looks gorgeous. I am excited to see the Gatsby do Greece :)
I wore the champagne (which at first I was worried about) but outside during the day and at night in the barn it fit perfectly. I was wishy washy on a veil at first, but went with one for pictures and ceremony and am really glad I did. (Just a simple elbow length) then for the reception I wore a hair flower.
Hello Gatsby brides !
I went to a bridal store last friday to try on my first wedding gowns. The Gatsby was hunging in the tracks absolutely stunning but I wasn't sure about the fitting. The minute I put it on I was blown away and It was just the third dress ! It is so beautiful !!
I tried on the champagne/gold dress which is absolutely gorgeous but I was still wondering about the colour... would it be better to buy the ivory with pewter accents ? They only had the champagne in the store so I couldn't get to see the ivory/pewter...
Do you think the details of the dress can really show off in the ivory/pewter as well as in the champagne dress ?
Do you Gatsby brides have some close-up pictures of the details ??
I'd really apreciate your help ! I need go back to the bridal store as soon as possible to order my dress
Ah ! Also for the brides wondering about the shoes...
I would go for a Mary Jane style to match the Gatsby era. Ligth silver for the ivory and white dress, and light gold for the champagne gown. What do you think ?
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