So yes, we’ve finally come to the end of my dress search. And I have a confession to make. I knew what dress I was going to buy for months. Months. I went to David’s Bridal knowing full well my dress wasn’t there. I admired loads of other dresses, knowing they weren’t “it”.
So where did my dress come from?
The Intarwebs.
Now… I know what you’re thinking. “NEPA Bride, have you lost it? You can’t buy a WEDDING DRESS on the internet!”
Oh yes I can. 
I like to think of it this way – the reality is you’re trying on a sample dress. The dress that you wear on your wedding day has to be ordered, and can just as easily have issues or not live up to expectations like an internet dress. So there!
All kidding aside, I found my dress quite a few months ago, and I was thinking about it when I tried on all those other dresses, and looked at all kinds of photos online. It’s cheesy, but I know it was the one all along. I specifically tried on dresses that matched parts of it to see if it flattered me, and they did. Now I’m waiting until it gets here and I get to meet that beautiful dress for the first time.
Soooo, what is it? I’m not going to tell you exactly which one (if you’re important you already know! otherwise it will be a surprise!) but I will tell you where I got it: Dolly Couture *squeal*I think her dresses are beautiful, and classic, but also a bit fun and more easy going than some of the traditional, more formal wedding gowns. Just about every person who has seen a picture of my dress has told me that it completely fits me and who I am. And that’s what I was going for.
Did you find your dress somewhere unusual? Were you afraid to order it online? How did your experience stack up?
Sunday, 21. March 2010
Get it whatever way you can get it girl! : )
Tuesday, 23. March 2010
Those dresses on Dolly are so adorable. I wish I could wear the shorter-length design, but I have short legs. Haha!
I actually fell in love with a dress that I found online by Maggie Sottero called Abigail. http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=J1195LU
But when I found out that the dress was more than $1,700, I had to find a Plan B. I called around to see if local bridal shops carried that designer, and scheduled an appointment on Saturday at the Bridal Chateau in Berwick. I wasn’t planning on picking a dress, but guess what? I found the most beautiful gown. I felt like a bazillion dollars in it. Not something I would have picked if searching around online, though; it’s strapless, has a train, lace, etc. But I am in love. Loooooove. In love with a dress. Nice.
If I hadn’t found my dress – which is a real Maggie Sottero design, but was half-off in the clearance section (!!!) – I would have ordered that abigail design online. Found used dresses for about $600. Would have liked to try it on first, though.
Wednesday, 31. March 2010
Congratulations on finding a dress!!! The dresses at Dolly Couture are gorgeous!
Wednesday, 31. March 2010
Hahaha thank you all for the votes of support. I’m super excited to see it in person. SOON I hope.
Ally that dress is amazing! I am a little bit in love with lace dresses.
Sounds like you found a great deal though! Which Maggie design did you end up choosing?