Post # 1
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Blushing bee
- Wedding: August 2013 - Hearthstone Country Club
SHOW ME YOUR ALTERED MERMAID GOWN!!!!
Yesterday I purchased my White by Vera Wang Twill Gazar Gown for only $299. WHAT A STEAL?! 
I’m a huge fan of the extravagant mermaid styled gowns. The gown is described as a mermaid, but when trying it on… to me it’s more of a fit and flare… border line A-Line cut. I would love to see anyone’s dress that has gone through what I am planning to go through. Thanks Bees!!!
Here’s the dress!
Post # 3
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Bee Keeper
What a deal! I think I recall one bride on here who did what you want to and she had photos. I cannot remember her name, so hopefully she’ll see this!
Post # 4
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Bee Keeper
- Wedding: August 2013 - The Liberty House
I haven’t seen this done but I think it will look fantastic! What a steal!
Post # 5
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Blushing bee
- Wedding: August 2013 - Hearthstone Country Club
@sienna76: Thanks!! I hope so too… (bites fingernails) 🙂
Post # 6
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Blushing bee
- Wedding: August 2013 - Hearthstone Country Club
@MeiFrancis: Thanks a lot!! It has a nice flare, but not quite “Mermaid”… Most likely will take it in on the sides and add a fluffy petticoat!
Post # 7
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Bee Keeper
- Wedding: August 2013 - The Liberty House
I love the back of this dress
Post # 8
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Blushing bee
- Wedding: August 2013 - Hearthstone Country Club
ANY GIRLS OUT THERE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM????? WOULD LOVE TO SEE WHAT YOU’VE DONE! AND HOW MUCH IT COULD POSSIBLY COST.
Post # 9
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Sugar bee
- Wedding: April 2013 - Rhode Island
My dress is already a true mermaid, so I don’t have pics to post. Just make sure you get a professional seamstress who knows what she’s doing. She’ll probably have to tighten the dress around your hips and then add crenoline below the knees to give it that mermaid feel. I have no idea how much that would cost, but my guess is you’ll end up spending as much as the dress cost!
Post # 10
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Buzzing bee
I think it is possible with this dress, taking in the sides and adding a mermaid petticoat should help change the silhouette.
Post # 11
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Blushing bee
- Wedding: August 2013 - Hearthstone Country Club
@Christy42213: Thanks for the advice!!
Post # 12
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Blushing bee
- Wedding: August 2013 - Hearthstone Country Club
@michiru4ever: I agree! Thanks!
Post # 13
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Sugar bee
- Wedding: April 2013 - Rhode Island
@michiru4ever: Wow, not to highjack this thread or anything but I just had to comment on your name. I was obsessed with Sailor Moon when I was younger! My friends called me Michiru all the way through high school. LOL! 🙂
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Buzzing bee
Post # 15
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Buzzing bee
@Christy42213: you are the only person who has ever gotten the association in 15 years. I loved that show! Now I’m just too lazy to pick a new screen name. LOL
Post # 16
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Helper bee
I purchased a fit and flare & had it altered to a mermaid. I think my alterations totaled out at $300 or $350. I posted pics on another thread but right now I’m on a mobile so I can’t link to it. I was thrilled with the results.