View of my dress with the crinoline that I got -- I wish it was a bit poofier even but it was the biggest they had & the one that they recommended. I think once it gets pressed out more, it'll work better. Sadly, you still can't see the train very well -- it's very simple, just satin buttons, but it is very pretty. I think I like the length of this veil, but not the edging. Also, I'm trying to decide if I want my hair up or down.
A picture of my niece and I to see how the dresses look together. The blue of the Rhiana's dress is actually much prettier in person than the picture shows.
Another picture of my niece & me, just with a different veil [& a goofy face on her]. This is the veil that I liked the best -- a slightly better picture to follow...
Close-up of the above picture. The veil that I like. I'm not sure if you can tell in this picture or not, but it has a big scalloped edge with approximately 1/2" crystals hanging from the "upward" points [where each scallop meets]. It's beautiful. Also, trying to decide if I like my hair up or down. [see below for down picture]
Close-up of one of the above pictures. Trying to decide if I like my hair up or down.
My 3 bridesmaids/friends/family. Rhiana [niece], Karen [sister], Tamme [sister]. This was their first try-on of their dresses when they came in, so ignore the odd fit -- some alterations still need to be made.
Rhiana in her dress. Hopefully a better view of it.
The following are pictures from previous dress try-ons & ideas I have to modify it a bit.
Here's one idea I did of how I'd like the neckline to look. I think this just adds a lot to the dress by dressing it up & drawing the focus to the top & on my cleavage. My mom "scolded" me for wanting to show it off a bit -- "It's a church" -- but what the hell, while I got it, I'm going to flaunt it... ~_^
Another mock-up of a neckline I'd like to go for. I think I like the first pic better but this is a more "full view". Looking at this one, I think I'll see if I can narrow the straps a touch to help in making it less tank-toppy. Please ignore my double chin & the odd angle of my arms--not sure what's up with that. Also, ignore my icky hair -- I pulled it into a pony to give me an idea how an updo would look...um, no, scrapping that idea--think I'll go w/ a half up-do...besides honey likes longer hair. Oh, and you can kinda see my jewelry in this one. It's silver & viney w/ crystal & pink stones--very pretty.
OK, my dress came in & I tried it on... It's a little big through the middle & a LOT too long, but at least I could zip it... ^_^ I did tuck the straps like I^d toyed w/ but seeing it done, I just didn't like it as well--I missed the detail that continues up the straps... So, for now, at least, that idea is scrapped.
However, I'm still torn over liking my dress or not & I^ve decided that the main reason that I^m not entirely thrilled is the top--it looks TOO tank-toppy [which was why I was originally thinking strapless]. So, new idea is to make the neckline more into a V or Sweetheart, depending on what seamstress thinks would be possible. Any suggestions on a good "shape" for the neckline would be appreciated. Onto the pics...
Here's a close-up of my jewelry... Yeah, really big pic of my teeth...sorry 'bout that...
This is the full length view of my dress w/ my niece Katie [flowergirl] holding a dress she liked. It has similar lines to mine. She's enamoured w/ it but @ $130 I'm not so sure that'll work. We went ahead and ordered her a dress off of e-bay... It came the other day & is GORGEOUS! And, at only $35 a much better deal than what the bridal places wanted.
Here are some of my original pics from when I first ordered my dress--I'm wearing the sample.
Close-up of the front. Not sure if it is clear enough in this picture, but the embroidery has pale pink flowers, light green leaves, & white "vine-y" things.
Here's the back--or at least the bottom part. The buttons go from the top of the back/zipper to the end of the train. It is very pretty--and one of main reasons I bought the dress. That & I love that it has some subtle color.
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