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Opinion - which should i wear to daytime backyard wedding

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  • poll: Which should I wear?
    Pronovius Heraldo : (63 votes)
    37 %
    Mikaella : (15 votes)
    9 %
    JCREW Arabelle : (79 votes)
    46 %
    BCBG Carly Tiered : (13 votes)
    8 %
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    tkdtkdtkd    June 11, 2011   NH

    Opinion - which should i wear to daytime backyard wedding :  wedding outdoor backyard daytime fancy Pronovias HeraldoOpinion - which should i wear to daytime backyard wedding :  wedding outdoor backyard daytime fancy MikaellaOpinion - which should i wear to daytime backyard wedding :  wedding outdoor backyard daytime fancy Jcrew ArabelleOpinion - which should i wear to daytime backyard wedding :  wedding outdoor backyard daytime fancy Bcbg CarlyI set out to find really simple dresses (like the BCBG Carly Tiered dress with darker sash and the JCREW Arabelle dress with the mummy kind of gauzy fabric). They are sweet dresses and in my normal comfort zone. Then I went to a discount bridal salon and found the other two, which are so flattering, but fancier than I had intended. They are outside of my usual comfort zone, which is great! I never had a "crying" moment, but I love them all and just can't decide! The women in my life have varying opinions. The men love the Mikaella (strapless, ruched top, lace middle, and gathered bottom). The Pronovias Heraldo chiffon dress (with sweetheart neckline) is really sleek and elegant. My wedding is coming up and I need to just choose one! BTW - it's a pretty diy wedding in my parent's big backyard with southern style bbq. I had intended for it to be low key. Do I need to scale the dress to that?
    The dresses are posted in this order: 

    1. Pronovias Heraldo

    2. Mikaella

    3. JCREW Arabelle

    4. BCBG Carly Tiered

    Thank you very much for your opinions!

     
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    KatNYC2011    September 24, 2011   London, UK (american expat)

    @tkdtkdtkd: Do you have photos of you in the dresses?

     

    That would help us advise you.

     
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    tkdtkdtkd    June 11, 2011   NH

    @KatNYC2011:

     

    just posted them - couldn't get them up right away - thanks!

     
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    missrobots    April 30, 2011  

    Somehow I voted for the wrong one.  I MEANT to vote for the one I assume is Pronovius...the flowy chiffon one that isn't the Jcrew...Jcrew would be my next choice...but that might just be my personal taste.  I don't generally care for pick-ups.

     
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    jo.lee    September 10, 2011   Indianapolis

    I'm not sure which one it is, but I think the first one would be perfect and it looks so good on you :)

     
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    PitBulLover    August 21, 2010  

    I voted for the one in the first picture which I assumed was the Pronovias....

     
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    I really love the Jcrew Arabelle. The top is gorgeous, and it looks amazing on you.

     
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    BrightYellowGaloshes    April 15, 2011   New York, marrying in Alabama

    I love, love, love the second and third ones. The second is a bit dressier, the third is a bit whimsical. Both are so, so beautiful on you! I'd say you couldn't go wrong with either one.

    By the way, your wedding sounds like what my wedding is going to be like, too! Yay for daytime, backyard weddings and southern barbecue! : ) I'm wearing a simple dress from The Limited:

    Opinion - which should i wear to daytime backyard wedding :  wedding outdoor backyard daytime fancy 3256728 071

     
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    Gerbera    August 7, 2010   NY

    I like all of them except the Mikaella because I'm not a fan of pick up skirts. And I think it's a too fancy for a daytime backyard wedding.

    Of the 3 I actually like the BCBG one the best. I think it's the most flattering, it's a little unique and it's definitely bridal imo.

     

     
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    JamaicaBride    May 14, 2011   Charlotte, NC

    I voted for the 3rd picture but I'm biased b/c it's similar to my dress AND I am getting married outside as well. 

     
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    AnnieAAA    October 25, 2009   Dallas, TX

    I LOVE the third dress (JCrew?) - like alot!!! You look awesome in it!!

     
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    afbacher    January 8, 2011   Kansas City, Missouri

    I think they all look fantastic and would be all be perfect. But for a daytime wedding, I'm partial to the first and last ones. 

    If you're having vintage touches, the last one for sure.

     
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    KatNYC2011    September 24, 2011   London, UK (american expat)

    I like the J. Crew the best.

    I like the fit of #2 the best but I really don't care for the pickups in the skirt.

    All the dresses look great on you though.

     
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    bells    June 26, 2011  

    Is the poll in the same order as the pictures? I like the 3rd one and then the 2nd one in that order.

     
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    bestbuddies    June 6, 2010   Chicago, Illinois

    I think you look fabulous in all of them and they would all work for your backyard wedding except #2. I honestly dont like the dress. I voted #3 its my fav! good luck!

     
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    deetroitwhat    April 28, 2015  

    I LOVE the J Crew dress!!!  (I was a J Crew bride, so I am also partial!) It's so romantic!

     
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    Golden139    August 13, 2011   live in Texas, wedding in Michigan

    I really like the Pronovias on you and a close runner up is the JCrew dress.

     
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    Miss Seersucker    March 19, 2011   Charleston, SC

    JCREW Arabelle..with the necklace you have on...SWOOOON! I LOVE IT!

     
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    tntrav44    June 30, 2012   Pittsburgh

    I bet the guys all like the Mikaella because it's the most bridal-looking.  But I'm in love with the Jcrew dress with that necklace.  I normally don't care for the Crew's wedding gowns, but you really wear this one beautifully. 

     
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    AJoy77    June 25, 2011   Brooklyn, NY - Wedding in Arlington, VA

    Love the JCrew. You'll be super comfortable while looking beautiful and perfectly pulled together!

     
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    EleanorRigby    June 2011  

    1 or 3.  I don't like 2, and 4 is just ok.

     
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    aubiegirl    March 24, 2012  

    I like the first pictures you posted! Looks beautiful and fits your wedding perfectly.

     
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    pengoala    September 4, 2011  

    @tkdtkdtkd: I actually don't care too much for the first 2 dresses from the salon.  I love both the J Crew and the BCBG in their own rights - the J Crew with the chunky necklace speaks to me as a first instinct, but the BCBG is beautiful and elegant.

     
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    mommie2christian    September 8, 2012   Ocala, FL

    We are having an outdoors wedding and a lot of the dresses I have looked at are "fancier" than the venue.. but to me it's all about what you want and how you want to feel on your big day... if I wanted a big huge dress just to get married with no one around then that is what I would do. That being said I love the dress with the pickups.

     
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    FutureMrsMonty11    September 10, 2011   Oklahoma City

    When first reading this I thought I would for sure love the Mikaella best since I am a little biased (my dress is a Mikaella). However, out of these 4 it is my least favorite. I just absolutely LOVE #3 on you! I think it looks fantastic and is perfect for your outdoor wedding.

     
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    Miss OBG    May 2011  

    I voted for the first one, but I think the third one is a close second.  The second one also looks great on you and would be a fine choice.  I'm really not a fan of the fourth one though.

     
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    Gizmo19    October 21, 2011   Las Vegas, NV

    J. Crew for sure!  #1 is also pretty, but I think the J. Crew one is a little more unique, and I love the necklace with it!

     
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    FutureMrsSitler    June 8, 2012  

    I love the BCBG tiered dress! I think it is perfect for a backyard wedding, but still bridal because of the lace and top! Love it!

     
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    thefuturemrsrowe    June 11, 2011  

    I like the JCrew! It's adorable! And you could make/find a cute flower pin to accent the waist.

     
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    Blondee    August 24, 2012  

    Love the 1st dress on you!

     
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    ms.walter    June 1, 2011   st louis, mo

    LOVE the J.Crew dress!!!

     
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    amyisnice    September 18, 2011   Austin

    I like #2, but I think they are all good.

     
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    Mrs Sarah McK    October 10, 2010   Harrisburg, PA

    I loove the JCREW one on you. 

     
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    tkdtkdtkd    June 11, 2011   NH

    thanks to everyone for their opinions! it's so interesting to see what everyone thinks - other brides/brides-to-be vs. men vs. my friends and family. i thought the jcrew dress was so unflattering, but everyone here seems to like the style. i just wish i had a better sense of how it'll look after alterations. 

    my wedding is just two months away though, so i must choose!! i'm also having a second reception overseas three weeks after this wedding, and feel even more stressed to find something that i absolutely love. i really don't want to pay for two dresses!

     
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    cbee    July 26, 2010  

    I love n.1!  It is a lot like n.3, but I find n.1 more flattering and romantic.

     
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    jessjess    August 20, 2011  

    I love #3.  It looks really nice on you and would be perfect for a backyard wedding.

     
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    Baileyh    July 24, 2010   Vancouver

    @tkdtkdtkd: I voted for the first one...but honestly it was a tie between the 1st and 3rd

     
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    tkdtkdtkd    June 11, 2011   NH

    Thanks everyone! I decided to keep on looking! I'm sure there are some dresses out there that I will absolutely adore and will hopefully decide on immediately. I hope that I find it this week. I booked the tent and linens rentals, caterer, officiant, and photographer in one week - why am I getting so caught up about a dress?

     

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