Post # 1
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Busy bee
The title says it all. I’ve hear that these end up being so different in person than on the website. The local store only has a rose dress not a carnation to compare. Online the carnation looks beautiful but I’m afraid it may be too “dark” for the palette I am trying to achieve.
Pictures anyone?
Post # 2
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Bumble bee
MuseForever: I posted in the other thread 🙂 Carnation is very pretty in person but it is bright.
Here is a pic of them side by side:
Post # 3
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Busy bee
Ham1320: Those are beautiful! I like the mismatched look too. The blonde girl’s hair style is gorgeous too.
Post # 4
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Busy bee
Ham1320: In this picture do you recognize the color? I think it is the Rose, but I am not sure. Which one do you think would look better against this dress, the rose or carnation?
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Post # 5
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Bumble bee
Ooo, beautiful dress! That is the rose color. I like the way it compliments the dress. The carnation is much brighter so it just depends what look you’re going for (soft versus bold). I prefer the rose just because the dress is so romantic and soft with the lace.
Post # 6
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Busy bee
Ham1320: Thank you, I was inclined for carnation because I thought rose might wash out some of the bridesmaids, but I am indeed going for a more romantic look overall for the wedding, decoration wise, etc. On the swatch, the rose looks more like a latte color than it does on the dress pictured above (Both your pic and mine). I’m glad you like the dress, it is not here yet!
Post # 7
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Bumble bee
MuseForever: You’re welcome. You can most certainly use the carnation color as well. I was going for a soft and romantic vibe for my wedding and the carnation still worked for me. You really can’t go wrong 🙂 That’s the trouble with the swatches–I don’t feel that they realistically show the color that you will actually receive. The rose dresses we received were definitely not a latte color.
Post # 8
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Busy bee
Ham1320: Your picture was so helpful! My girls all have their dresses and have made alterations and all. How about the groomsmen? What did you do for them? I’m thinking of just purchasing the carnation ties from Dessy too.