Post # 1
Member
2947 posts
Sugar bee
Hi bees!
I know I’m not the only one that had severe dress regret after shopping and bringing home photos of ourselves in sample gowns. I know there’s a thread floating around with before/after from store photo to wedding, but I’m curious to see if anyone felt relieved after receiving their actual gown.
This is from the salon. I was 20lb heavier and the sample looked sad and dingy. It was also way too long for my 5′ frame so I had no idea how the gown would end up on me. Outside I was ecstatic, but deep down really afraid:
This is my actual gown. The skirt was shortened to my height and it’s in my size. Still not great quality photos, but the gown finally looks right!
Phew! Show me your before/after!
Post # 5
Hostess
23597 posts
Honey Beekeeper
YAY I love this! 🙂 You’re looking so fantastic! I’m so glad the alterations are working out!
Since you’ve asked, here it is!
Here I am in the sample:
Then after I brought it home from alterations:
After Hair/Makeup Trial with necklace and crinoline!
Then of course, Wedding Day!
Post # 6
Hostess
11113 posts
Sugar Beekeeper
@pengoala: Hey, we keep posting on the same threads lol 😉
The sample
Mine, which I could really tell the difference against the sample, much more crisp in colour
Post # 7
Hostess
23597 posts
Honey Beekeeper
@CatyLady: Hehe of course. 🙂 Love Ms Techie, getting so excited to see her wedding photos! 🙂
Post # 8
Member
460 posts
Helper bee
Here is me in the sample. It was many sizes too big and I wasn’t a fan of the beading, but overall I liked everything else about it.
Here’s my actual dress.
Post # 9
Member
2947 posts
Sugar bee
@pengoala: <3 So beautiful! I never get tired of seeing that photo in the field!
@CatyLady: Gorgeous!
@Bride2BeeVA28: Big difference in your size for sure! Lovely 🙂
Post # 10
Hostess
23597 posts
Honey Beekeeper
Bumping to see more! I never get sick of dress porn!
@Bride2BeeVA28: Your dress is SO PRETTY!!!! 🙂
Post # 11
Member
2947 posts
Sugar bee
Bump…surprised I haven’t seen more posts here. 🙂
Post # 12
Member
289 posts
Helper bee
@Bride2BeeVA28: Love your dress! Great decision to get rid of the beading.
Post # 13
Member
795 posts
Busy bee
- Wedding: July 2013 - Four Rivers Environmental Center
Here is me trying my dress on :
And here is my actual dress!
It still needs minor alterations, and to be shortened mostly. (I was standing on phonebooks!)
Post # 14
Member
2947 posts
Sugar bee
@jymdrw: Wow, huge difference! Really gorgeous
Post # 15
Member
879 posts
Busy bee
I can’t wait to post on this thread with my pictures! Have to actually make a decision on a gown first lol
Post # 16
Hostess
23597 posts
Honey Beekeeper
@SoCoBlue: decide decide!! 🙂 hehehehe no pressure
