I can't decide!

[LaceyinPgh]

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Help! I have been to over 20 bridal salons trying on well over 140 dresses (I have kept count) I still haven't found the one. Everyone keeps telling me that when I find it I will know. Nothing has taken my breath away yet. It is so not like me but I am to the point that I just don't care anymore. I have a passion for clothes. One look at my closets will tell you that. Nothing stands in my way of the perfect outfit to wear to the mall. Why am I so disgusted with possibbly one of the most important outsfits of my life?

I have the field narrowed down to 3 finalists at this point. We are having a formal wedding with an after six reception. So I need something that stands out. Also I have always wanted a ballgown but not one that was too complex. A little bit of detail but not tons of satin, pearls, or lace. So here are the finalists.

Link 1 (http://www.alfredangelo.com/index.cfm/fuseAction/COLLECTIONS.productDetail/fromAdvancedSearch/0/productID/827d200b-12b8-4be1-96bb-6d662303f78c/categoryID/32e5a88c-cbf1-498f-afcf-dbfca138c5d3)

http://www.lazarobridal.com/laz_b/display_dress.php?imageno=5053&multimatch=x

http://www.maggiesottero.com/catalog/window.php?5

[usahgrad]

Here's my suggestion. I see you're wedding date isn't until 5-27-06, keep looking. You don't have to definitely have a dress until October...you've got plenty of time (even if it gets annoying). Also, try on something you may not have thought to try on. I did that and that's what found me my dress. My wedding is just before yours, so trust me on the date thing (I don't get measured for my dress until October). Salons usually suggest ordering your dress about six months before hand; that way you limit your possibility of it not fitting for any reason. Calm down; go try on some more dresses, and don't rush into any decisions. This is a VERY important decision. If the dress didn't scream to you, "get married in me!" when you put it on, then keep looking. I know it's hard. Good Luck!

[WhiskeyGirl]

I have to agree with Usahgrad... this isn't the one thing that you Must decide on now. I wouldn't leave picking the dress out until six months before the wedding. I would personally go for about seven or eight to be safe. I also think that you should try on ALL the dresses, even if you don't think that it looks good on the hanger it will definately look different on you.. maybe better, maybe worse. I also picked the dress that I didn't like on the hanger, it looked way better on me. Take your time and enjoy your dress shopping and quit counting, you'll only drive yourself nuts! :wink: Believe me, you WILL find the PERFECT dress! Have fun!

~CanadianBride~

[dreamer]

All of those dresses are beautiful. I agree that you do have time, but is there anything else that is a must for you? Do you want strapless, does it have to be white? I am a firm believer in trying everything. I avoided tonnes of dresses because of my height (I am 5 feet), but I wanted a ball gown. I too am having an after 6 wedding at a very formal location. My best advice. Go to the wedding shops again, but when you are feeling less stressed. Just go for the experience of trying on clothes and shopping (which I love too, I am a clothes and shoe horse), and make it a date. go for lunch and enjoy it. By being in a good mood, and not putting the pressure on, you are better able, I think, to make the right choice for you.
Keep us updated on how it is going,
Dreamer

[Odri]

I agree-keep watching, you'll feel when you'll find YOURS. I remember when I began my serach-I've found a dress in internet, but it wasn't in saloon, so, I've said that I'll wait 'cause I like it a lot and even didn't wnt to see the others, but when the dress arrived and I put it on-I didn't liked it at all. So, my advise is first search trought internet and decide what style do u like, then go to saloons and ask firs for dresses the style you like, and the put on everything they offer you 'cause they sell dresses every day and they see what will suit or not. So, give them cance to help you. But the final desision is up to you.)

[LaceyinPgh]

I found the one! It only took two months. But the deposit is down and I will get it sometime between December and January. I can't wait. I have ample time to shed some pounds before that first fitting. It seems like forever away though.

http://www.maggiesottero.com/catalog/window.php?26

[usahgrad]

Well, we have similar tastes...my dress is the CapriMarie. Aren't they beautiful! I tried my on with the idea that I was just trying it on for fun. What color are you going with?

[LaceyinPgh]

Kelli,
I knew great minds thought alike! I actually have the Capri Marie too I just put the wrong one on here. I was too excited to notice the different neckline. My mom had to point it out. I am going with the white with the blush accents. Everyone who I have showed the picture too has gushed about it. But this leads me to an important question...like, would they say "Oh my God what went through your head woman!" I don't think so but everyone seems to love it anyway.
I have the dress and the veil, now it is shoe shopping time...what could be better?!

[usahgrad]

I'm going with Ivory for mine with pearl accents which will go great with my mother's mikimoto pearls!

I DREAD shoe shopping even more than I dreaded trying to find the dress. I want to walk down the aisle barefoot and the plan so far is that I'm going to get my way. :) We'll see.

Congrats again on the dress. We're gonna be beautiful! :)

[Isabel]

Definetly the third one. The first one is nice but the big pumped shirt is not much of my type. The second one is beautiful but don't like much the top part. Too naked. The third one is just fine. In my opinion you should pick the third one. But you sure have a good like for cloth!

Hope I helped on your decision...

Regards and congrats for your soon coming special day!

[Isabel]

Well, I still go with the third one of the first three links you put. It's kind more my like. But the question is, how do you feel sweetheart? It's your big day and if that dress really makes you feel it, then enjoy it.
I haven't got married yet so don't know much about that but wedding dresses are really spectacular.

Well good wishes for you..!

[grace_smith03]

Ugh, sounds like you have burn-out. Stop for approx 1 week, then focus on the things you really like about each gown, and keep searching, and don't visit more than 2 bridal salons each day, or you'll be in the same over-load boat.

GL!

[bobbijoandchris]

I have my dad the brides dad and my stepfather..what color should they all wear should they match me or not?? Please let me know!

-Chris

[LaceyinPgh]

I have my dad the brides dad and my stepfather..what color should they all wear should they match me or not?? Please let me know!

-Chris

Chris,
Maybe you should start your own threads instead of throwing random questions into other people's that have nothing to do with what is really going on in the original discussion. It's kind of annoying.

[CarlosHoney]

Honestly, you still have plenty of time. I love the Lazaro, though.

I know it's comparing pineapples and bananas, but I had to try on the most horrible, ugly, freakishly not me prom dress before deciding on the one that I got. It wasn't like anyone else's, and I have worn it to a few other parties/weddings, so I'm happy with it. Also, it was only $40!

I received compliments on it, and there were girls that couldn't beleive that they spent upwards of $200 on their dress and it wasn't something they could wear again. I spent $40, I've worn it to 5 different events. Not bad.

So, just have fun and try on something completely not you. Then, think about why the dress isn't you. Think about all of the dresses you've tried on, and why you didn't love them. This is the ONE dress that you deserve to LOVE. You shouldn't settle for anything less.