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Helper bee
Hey bees!
I found a dress that I love by Paloma Blanca, but it is discontinued. They said they could have it recut but it would be $350 extra plus I want to do sweetheart on it and still need alterations so it totals close to $2,300, which for some of you is probably within budget, but for me it is completely out of range. By The Way, the dress didn’t fit if you are wondering why I didn’t buy the one I have on below…it was a bit tighter than I’d like. Here is the dress:
I would like to get something similar but for under $1500. I love a lace top with beading or a nice broach, doesn’t have to be strapless but if so I love sweetheart necklines. Not too poofy, not too tight. Simple yet elegant type thing. Any suggestions bees? Have you seen any dresses similar to this? I have tried on so many gowns, and I know I still have plenty of time, but for me the dress is my inspiration that kind of set the tone of the wedding. I have several styles that I love, so the tone of the wedding can very well change depending on the dress purchase.
I just want you bees input, advice and suggestions! THANK YOU! 🙂
Post # 3
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Bumble bee
The picture didn’t work, can you edit the post and try again, we’d love to help!!
Post # 4
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Sugar Beekeeper
the original dress didn’t post, but it sounds like you could be a watters bride with the simple details you’re describing…
Post # 5
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Helper bee
I have no idea why it is not working. 🙁 I will keep resizing and try again!
Post # 6
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Helper bee
I finally got it to work! 🙂
Post # 7
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Helper bee
Edit: This didn’t work either. 🙁 I’m failing at life tonight. Haha.
Post # 8
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Bumble bee
**Doing some research and looking for alternatives, will post shortly**
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Bumble bee
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Bumble bee
Post # 11
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Helper bee
@ AzinAugust: Thank you so much! How helpful!! I love the last sottero and midgley and the casablanca dress! 🙂 They are definitely worth trying to find here in Charleston to try on!! Thanks again!!
Post # 12
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Buzzing bee
Have you tried looking in the the classifieds and online to see if you can find one another bride is selling?
Post # 13
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Blushing bee
Here is a picture of my dress, it is a Mori Lee but I don’t have the style number. I can find it for you if you want! You said strapless, lace top, broach? Hope this helps you decide on something!
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Post # 14
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Bumble bee
@mmm31911 Yay, maybe I should go into bridal consulting… although I think Audiology pays better. Those are the two I thought you’d like the most. Give ’em a try!
@rosychicklet makes a really good point- you can always look for a used/consigned gown. I definitely tried, but mine wound up being only 200-300$ more for a brand new petite gown in my fun ivory/champagne/gold colour.
Post # 15
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Blushing bee
This is the dress that almost stole my heart:
http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?line=m&page=11&style=S5229
I *almost* got this one, and it’s immediately what I thought of! It was less than $1000.
Post # 16
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Blushing bee
@AzinAugust Ha! Didn’t realize you already provided the link to Maggie Sottero’s Glenda 🙂 Nicely done!
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