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Helper bee
Do you ladies have a designer that you are just drawn to?? I don’t mean just for your gown, but gowns in general?? And did you go with that designer for your gown??<br /><br />For me it’s Watters, hands down. Anytime I do a google search on gowns, each one I click always happens to be a Watters. It’s gotten to the point where I can pick them out even before I look to see where it’s from. My gown ended up being a “replica” (not really, but similar) of Watters Lena. I wish I wasn’t so budget minded. I would have loved to splurge just this once, but I couldn’t justify it for something I’m only going to wear once.
Post # 2
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Busy bee
I find myself drawn to Elie Saab all the time but his magnificent creations are so out of the realm of possibility for me price-wise 
I just looked up the Lena.. very pretty!!
Post # 3
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Honey bee
My daughter wore a Lazaro. They have exquisite detail and craftsmanship. I can pick them out, almost every time they’re on “Say Yes, to the Dress.”
Post # 4
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Blushing bee
mine are the amazing Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad, Lazaro, Dane Khoury, Inbal Dror, Galia Lahav and the very talented Yasmine Yeya she is one of the best her gowns are ADORABLE !!
But unfortunately all of their gowns are VERY VERY VERY PRICEY 🙁
Post # 5
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Worker bee
My favorite is Hayley Paige and yes, I ended up going with one of her dresses for my wedding gown!
Post # 6
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Buzzing bee
Elie Saab Elie Saab Elie Saab. Ugh If i could wear one of those gowns my life would be MADE.
Post # 7
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Busy bee
Since you said not just wedding gowns, yes. I love:
Roland Mouret, Zuhair Murad, Elie Saab and Antonio Berardi dresses.
Post # 8
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Sugar bee
I’m in love with Alturazza but his designs are out of reach. I love his stuff from an Art History perspective — knowing where he comes from helps me better appreciate his work.
Post # 9
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Helper bee
Vera Wang, Pronovias, Mori Lee!
Post # 10
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Blushing bee
Elie Saab, Vera Wang, Monique Lhullier, & Reem Acra
Post # 11
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Buzzing bee
- Wedding: May 2013 - Pavilion overlooking golf course scenery, reception at banquet hall
Sophia Tolli has some beautiful/unique designs. I really like her style.
I was a Mori Lee bride, though, and while a lot of her stuff is pretty run-of-the-mill I have great respect for her intricate beading. Up close her fabrics are stunning compared to other designers at similar price points.
Post # 12
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Honey bee
- Wedding: January 2013 - Harbourfront Grand Hall
djenah79: For wedding dresses I was drawn to Maggie Sottero/Sottero and Midgley. In day to day life I REALLY love Ralph Lauren with Calvin Klein as a runner up, they know how to make a curvy lady look good ! 🙂
