Currently, and whenever I fleetingly thought of wedding dresses in the past, I am drawn to knee-length versus one of floor-sweeping proportions. I know long is classic, but I'd like something a little more fresh and modern. These Amsale dresses are lovely, though none is exactly quite right. But maybe if I take a little detailing from each, I could get one commissioned.
And I still adore that Oscar de la Renta dress Carrie wore...divine! Maybe for the reception (I can only dream)...
And while the thought of a veil sounds a bit too bridey for me, I have really taken to this vintage-style bird-cage veil
And here's a pretty (Amsale) bridesmaid dress
yes !!
ReplyDeleteDEFINITELY go for the short ivory dress. the veil is great too..commission the wedding dress but make another dress for the reception yourself. i know you'd make something smashing! make the girl's dresses too...ok, i'll take the bossy boots off now as they say. i'm just excited for you.
i made my wedding dress, jacket and my husbands car coat for ours (and i was 4 months preg.!). almost 8 yrs ago now.
a big YES to the short dress! i wish i had gone short, too.
ReplyDeletei had a bird-cage veil, which i paid way too much for. this was before talented women on etsy started making them. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ahistoryofarchitecture/3296352554/
now that wisp of netting and the silk flower pin sit in a box in the closet. i bet you could make one pretty easily!
I wish I knew how to post a picture. I love the dresses that you've highlighted and if I had my druthers (and a do-over) I may have gone short as well. The one I love (and can't post) is the phillip lim rosette dress. so lovely. http://www.polyvore.com/phillip_lim_rosette_shirt_dress/thing?id=14790
ReplyDeleteOh! I can imagine any dress you wear will look lovely on you. Congratulations on the upcoming wedding. It's funny how the Universe unfolds and brings us exactly to where we are meant to be... XXO to You, Lucy and Audrey.
ReplyDeleteyes to the knee-length wedding dress! I love that idea. it isn't very traditional but who needs traditional anyway! Some of those Amsale dresses are gorgeous....
ReplyDeleteFrom the stuff I've seen you in on your blog the shorter dress just seems to fit your personality much better than the long one.
ReplyDeleteI found a great organza floral headpiece for around $50 with shipping that I wore at my wedding. You have to try stuff on to see what grabs you. I always pictured myself with a poofy veil before actually trying some on.
I think this would look lovely on you...totally not what you are looking for though.
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Jones - the Phillip Lim dress is divine! I could quite happily get married in that.
ReplyDeleteModaspia - wow, you made them all! I will have my turn at my own reception dress, thanks for the inspiration. Maybe an Oscar knock-off.
Erica - your dress is so beautiful. I particularly love the structure of the skirt. And I just read Vera Wang - yes please!
PSB - the lace ones are so pretty, thanks so much for thinking of me!
That third dress (with just the top showing) is really pretty!
ReplyDeleteHi! If you want some more inspiration, here is a wedding dress designer I adore: http://www.le-spose-di-gio.it/
ReplyDeleteHave fun!
Claudia