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Netbride.com carries the Marisa line.  I was considering a Marisa 802 that I tried on at Macy's and got a quote from netbride.com for almost a thousand less (not a copy). 

Also check out bridal consignment shops - that's where I bought my Marisa gown.

Hi ladies,

After going to eight stores in NYC (including Kleinfeld's) and trying on countless dresses, I purchased the Marisa 815 dress today.  It is elegant, etheral and edgy all at the same time.  I got that "this is it" feeling that everyone talks about.  But there are some "logical" reasons too:

First and foremost, this dress really elongates!  In fact, I thought gave a better optical illusion than dresses with lots of vertical lines.  That was key for me as I'm 5'1.  Second, the dress is so flowy and lightweight.  It's easy to move in and will look great dancing.  Third, the every-so-slightly unfinished layer ends and assymetric give it a hip factor.  Finally, the slight sweetheart is great if you don't want your girls falling out of the dress, but still want a sexy cut.  If you're a petite hourglass like me, then this is a great style.  Oh one more thing -- I'm having an interfaith wedding... so I'll actually be wearing an Indian Saree for the ceremony and the Marisa for the reception. 

I can't wait to post my wedding pix in this dress... but that's not until 11/7/2010. 

I tried it on with a sash in the store, but it didn't work for me.  But, I *may* wear an organza shawl or stole of some sort. 

Does anyone have pictures of their bustle???  Veil??  I’m also thinking about removing the mid layer of tulle in the skirt to give it more flow in the wind (getting married on the beach) – did anyone does this or have any thoughts?  Thanks!

I was a Marisa 815 bride, too! And I found it on preownedweddingdresses.com from a girl who got it at a sample sale but never ended up wearing it. A STEAL!!!

pics are posted in my gallery

the bustle busted mid-reception, so we hooked the bustle loop around buttons and it worked just fine.

the veil was DIY and took all of 10 minutes. it was great for an outdoor wedding & petite frame!

some other pics...

Are you willing to pay $1500 brand new in your size?

This is RE: Marisa 815 bustle

I posted here 8 months ago (message #6 on this thread) and now I have five weeks to go until my date.  I just dropped off my dress with the seamstress and she recommened two bustles for this dress -- a french bustle on the inner satin layer and a "butterfly bustle" on the outer silk organza layer.  It looked fine at the store, but now I'm having doubts. 

For those who have worn this dress, can you provide details (and pix if possible) about the bustle you used on the outer layer? Thanks a million.

I just got my dress in today! aaaaah so excited. The dress is so dreamy. Sigh. Sadly though, the fabric (being new) is stiffer than samples I tried on, which was one of my favorite qualities about the dress. Does it soften with steaming?

Marisa Bees,

I have a size 12 Marisa 815 available for sale after October 8, 2011. It will be sized to fit the measurements 34-27-37. 

Please post a response if you are interested. 

Thanks!