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    TamiN    June 1, 2001   Sonoma, CA

    I am so ridiculously happy with how my dress came out I just want everyone to see!

    Yes, I did the unthinkable and bought a dress offline from China.  On the website, I found a dress I liked but it was listed as made of a satin material -- I asked them to make it out of tulle and I'm pretty sure it turned out better than the original.

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    JenaeAnne    December 18, 2010   Kent City

    Beautiful!  I'm glad it worked out for you! You look amazing.

     
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    PaperCrane       Married!

    ooh la la! it looks great!!! I looked into buying a knock off from China too but my mom talked me out of it. (and since my dress was only $250 and the one from overseas was $100 it wasn't a really big deal)

    I'm glad someone had the guts to go that route and even happier it turned out to be a great custom dress! congrats.

     
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    PrncssDva    October 16, 2010   Memphis, TN

    That dress is totally fabulous! It looks like it was made just for you!

     
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    TamiN    June 1, 2001   Sonoma, CA

    Thanks!

    I was worried that it would be cheaply made/not fit at all (I had a nightmare that it came in and it was doll-sized).  But, I took a gamble and LOVE what I got!

     
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    flipflopgirl    May 21, 2011   Cleveland, OH

    What store did you purchase it from...?  I am looking to do the same and would love the link!

     
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    bridezilla12    June 16, 2012  

    You look amazing! Congrats!!! 

     
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    adw2c    June 2011  

    @TamiN:

     

    Yours looks wonderful!! Which store did you use? Whats the difference between Tulle and Satin? I ordered mine in satin and I thought that would be good. I have no idea about the materials!!!! I might have screwed up Embarassed

     
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    TamiN    June 1, 2001   Sonoma, CA

    I don't like satin because I don't like the shiny-ness of the material, just sort of looks nightgown to me.  Tulle is a little more matte and a heavier material!   Also, I ordered my dress from thecustomdresses.com.  I would DEFINITELY recommend them!

     
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    adw2c    June 2011  

    @TamiN:

     

    Thanks! I ordered from Dressilyme and I loved them. I am waiting for my new results. I love your gown and I can tell they made it extremely well.

     
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    KirstinK    November 11, 2011   Lafayette, Louisiana

    your dress is beautiful! but i looked on that site and they do not have the designer dress i am looking for! : (

    I want the oleg cassini cwg352! anyone know where i can find that one?

     
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    adw2c    June 2011  

    @KirstinK:

     

    You can always send a custom picture to Dressilyme, Corals Bridal, or Millys bridal and they can make it for you. I think all of these are trustworthy and can make quality. Ask for stock photos and check their quality of something similar.

     
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    adw2c    June 2011  

    @TamiN:

    I came back for another peek. I think I am really loving their make of your dress. It looks like it fit perfectly right out the box. And your train is just gorgeous.

     

     

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