Post # 1
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Bumble bee
I got my dress in the mail 2-wks ago, but needed time to “think” about it because it’s a little different from what I expected. But after trying it on a 2nd time today, I can say I like it and I’m pleased with my decision.
$428 Total (that includes a veil with S/H) not bad at all!
It’s not perfect, but for the price I paid, it’ll do. Now I know that by saying that, it seems I’m not enthused – but I went into this with a budget and we’ll have a very small ceremony, so the dress I had in mind would only have to look good in pictures (because I will only wear it for a total amount of maybe 2-hrs and that includes travel time). I’m not at all sentimental when it comes to attire either, and I didn’t want to have to travel (I live in a small town in a foreign country) or spend extra for alternations. Buying online was really the best option for me.
Without further ado, here’s my dress 
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Post # 3
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Sugar bee
Beautiful! I cant wait to see how it looks on!
Post # 4
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Busy Beekeeper
I think it looks nice. I would love to see it on you!
Post # 5
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Bumble bee
And here’s my veil (it totally matches the beading on the dress):
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Post # 6
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Busy bee
I think it’s absolutely beautiful! I think you made a great decision about keeping it, would love to see it on you.
Post # 7
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Busy bee
It’s a beautiful dress!! What company/site did you order it from?
Post # 8
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Bumble bee
I’m gonna have to wait until the big day before taking pictures with it on. I can’t zip it all the way up and the only long mirror we have is near the front door and it’s a tight spot to be able to take a full-length picture.
The dress is actually made quite well. The lining is well made, there’s a built-in, thick strap to hold it in place (think strapless bra without the cups) so it won’t slip off. They also added a little inside hoop so I can bustle it.
The things I wasn’t completely happy about: the cut, it’s “hippy-er” (as in it accents more hip) than I expected, there’s 2 front beading designs/clusters that aren’t aligned, and the waist ribbon area is built-in.
I’m thinking about buying a seperate ribbon or belt to add on to it, and I can ignore the lopsided waist beading since pictures are rarely shot perfectly straight anyway (and my boquet will hide it). Yeh, I’m happy with it. Now I better take it down before Fi comes home!
Thanks ladies for your kind comments! You made me feel better *HUGS*
Post # 9
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Bumble bee
i think it looks great and what an amazing price….some places charge that much just for the veil! can’t wait to see you in it.
Post # 10
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Bumble bee
@OurWedding: I bought it from Good Orient. Finding it was a fluke actually (although I know of the company because I’d ordered an Asian silk shirt from them years ago). I did a Google picture search for “lace wedding dress” and was directed to a dress on that site.
Post # 11
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Bee Keeper
The details are beautiful, and I love the veil!
Post # 12
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Busy bee
gorgeous! put it on! we wanna see!!
Post # 13
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Bumble bee
Here’s a close-up of the beading and the inside lining. Fi will be home in 20-mins, maybe I can try to figure out a way to take a pic with it tomorrow 
Thanks Bees!
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