Post # 1
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Bumble bee
Hi Bee’s, my dress search continues… dun dun duuunnn I was supposed to pick my dress today but I am seriously thinking about ordering a dress I cannot find to try on, and of course I want your opinions.
I was seriously favoring this dress (ambrosia). http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=A3365 and I’ve tried it on. I love the front except for I would want to add an appliqué or detailing below the bust to be more heart shaped. I would also add side beading to the back along the lace up. Otherwise, I love it.
I’ve also tried on this dress (sabelle) http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=A3227 I hate the taffeta, and the puny “crafty/handmade” looking flowers, they look okay in the pictures but in person, I was not a fan. I love this one how it has the beading at the top, the peak out lace, and has the detailing along the laceup.
Which leads me to wonder if this dress (Decadence Royal) is sent from heaven/Maggie Sottero just for me. (haha) http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=A3553 I’m a size 10, so I am worried about the butt area looking too fluffy.
Does anyone know of a store in California that has this dress either in tafeta or satin?
What do you all think, should I get the Ambrosia and make the changes and hope I love it, or buy the Decadence Royal and hope for no surprises?
Post # 3
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Bumble bee
Don’t buy without trying on!
I tried this dress on. It was brand new, I was the first person to put it on. The skirt was like a duvet cover. It was really heavy and akward and really, really poofy. The top of the dress was perfect, but the bottom was comical. I still laugh with my bridesmaids about how I should have got this dress, so I could curl up and sleep on it after the reception!
Post # 4
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Bumble bee
@metalbride: OMG, 1000+ is a little pricey for a satin duvet…
Post # 5
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Bumble bee
As an additional comment, I think both the above dresses look amazing on you, and you would look stunning in either one!
Post # 6
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Bumble bee
- Wedding: October 2011 - Tre Bella, Mesa, AZ
I’d start calling bridal shops to see if they have it. I <3 this dress style; it is my fav and looks great on you. However, as PP mention, I would not buy w/o trying it on.
Post # 7
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Newbee
Hi – you and I have similar dress taste! Have you checked Demetrios? They have the following dresses I tried on which all have the beautiful lace and far more sparkle and beading – and theya ll come in Satin (no Tafeta on these types of dresses, I personally do not think it lays nice!) I have tried on Decadence from Maggie Sottero – and I hated it!!! The back is definitely ugly. I liked all the backs of the Demetrios dresses.
These dresses are all Demetrios Sposabella line:
Post # 8
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Bumble bee
@metalbride: So sweet thank you. 🙂
Post # 9
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Bumble bee
@bellagio: I have called every store in my city, and I have placed a phone call to a store in San Diego who is holding a Trunk show next weekend (but they don’t know if they will have it).
I am going to be looking outward and (at this point) I am going to try see if someone along I-5 has it, becuase I’ll be driving to SD next weekand anyways.
One of my consultants is starting to freak me out becuase I am getting “too late” to order. My wedding is March 31st, and she says they will only get the dress 1 week before at this point. Is she on crazy or totally right?
Post # 10
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Newbee
If you are going to be in San Diego, the Brides by Demetrios flagship store is here – you should go!
And do not worry about the wedding date, my wedding is March 24th and I Just orderd my dress 2 weeks ago. The consultants are just trying to “close” you. Wiating 1 or 2 more weeks is not going to make the difference in getting the dress for your wedding.
Post # 11
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Bumble bee
@anlindst: Ill definately have to go there 🙂
Post # 13
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Newbee
That last dress Captain013 posted with the flowers on the back.. that isn’t SaBelle or Decadence. Does anyone know what that is?
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