Post # 1
Member
52 posts
Worker bee
Hi Bees!
Just got recently engaged and we have set our wedding date to September 2016 (I know, I know, 2.5 years from now!). I can’t stop thinking about my dress, though!
I’ve decided that I’m wearing a red wedding dress, but from the availability I’ve seen online, they all looks promish and not my style. I want something elegant. Here’s some of my inspiration:
I’ve decided the easiest route would be to have a dress made by a chinese dress maker.
So, a few questions:
- What do you think?
- Do you have any pictures of classy looking v-neck dresses of any color?
- How early should I get my dress?
- Long-sleeve in September…how is that going to go?
Thanks a bunch! I look forward to hearing from you guys.
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This topic was modified 3 years, 10 months ago by
SenoraGH.
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This topic was modified 3 years, 10 months ago by SenoraGH.
Post # 2
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46326 posts
Honey Beekeeper
SenoraGH: I would never order from a Chinese dressmaker. There’s just too high a risk of getting an inferior product-then what do you do? I know there are Bees who have done so, but I’m just not that brave. There have also been a number of gowns posted that were just awful quality.
I would search for a red evening gown rather than a red wedding dress. Obviously they are out there. You found lots of examples.
You could even rent one from Rent the Runway
Post # 3
Hostess
11283 posts
Sugar Beekeeper
SenoraGH: I love red! You could have a bridesmaid dress in red, some companies’ dresses are as elegant as some simpler wedding dresses.
Post # 4
Member
52 posts
Worker bee
julies1949: Yes, very risky, but I’m willing to take it if it’s fairly inexpensive. The examples I’ve found are just either way out of my budget and/or no longer buyable.
Rent the Runway is a great suggestion! I’d just be a little scared of how a dress would fit off the rack on my 5’2″ petite frame without alterations.
CatyLady: Red is awesome! I have looked at bridesmaid dresses, but unfornately they’re just too simple and don’t have anything special about them structurally. Thanks for the suggestion!
Post # 5
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1830 posts
Buzzing bee
You could also find a white dress that is made of dyable materials and get it dyed red if you can’t find anything that is already red to begin with.
Post # 6
Member
1001 posts
Bumble bee
SenoraGH: That’s awesome! I love the idea of wearing a red wedding dress!
pharmy‘s idea is pretty good.
Also, once you find your dress, I suggest keeping the accessories delicate rather than bold, if you want to go elegant rather than funky.
Post # 7
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52 posts
Worker bee
geneva2: Yes, great idea. I don’t usually wear accessories to begin with, but I was thinking just some simple earrings. I’m gonna let the dress do the talking. 🙂
Post # 8
Member
52 posts
Worker bee
pharmy: Huh, I didn’t think of that. I’m ready to put my research hat on it if comes down to dying a white dress red. Thanks!
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Post # 9
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1221 posts
Bumble bee
You could go to a fabric store and ask if they would recommend someone who sews well or check out alterations and tailors in your area. This way you could select your fabric and trims. A good seamstress can alter or combine patterns and you would be professionally measured.
Post # 10
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52 posts
Worker bee
delphinia: Funnily enough, my dad is actually a tailor (for 40 years, eek!). I could ask him, but it would be a lot of work for him. Upside, he’s my professional measurer!
Post # 11
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3297 posts
Sugar bee
SenoraGH:
I am ordering my gown from Dressilyme. I hear many good things about them.
I like the suggestion about ordering a bridesmaid dress.
It doesn’t matter what anyone thinks of you wearing a red wedding dress. Whatever makes you happy.
Post # 12
Member
52 posts
Worker bee
PositiveThinking: Ooo how has you Dressilyme expereince gone so far?
Damn straight! I’m wearing a red dress no matter what anyone says.
Post # 13
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3297 posts
Sugar bee
SenoraGH:
I haven’t ordered it yet mama. I won’t be ordering it until next year.
Post # 14
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Buzzing bee
Please post a thread or update this one when you have found the dress. This is very cool and unique!!! I can’t think of any options other than looking for red dresses that are not wedding dresses and you may end up with a winner… I think that you can find almost anything online!
Post # 15
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209 posts
Helper bee
Have you seen the red Gemma made by Jasmine’s. GORGEOUS! Worth considering JBS to make your dress 🙂
