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How much was your dream dress?

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  • Noooo... on a diet so waiting til after Christmas/NY before i start looking.
  • wanchai_2
    wanchai_2 Posts: 2,955 Forumite
    When's your wedding? xx
    7 Feb 2012: 10st7lbs :( 14 Feb: 10st4.5lbs :D 21 Feb: 10st4lbs * 1 March: 10st2.5lbs :j13 March: 10st3lbs (post-holiday) :o 30 March: 10st1.5lbs :D 4 April: 10st0.75lbs * 6 April: 9st13.5 lbs :) 27 April 9st12.5lbs * 16 May 9st12lbs * 11 June 9st11lbs * 15 June 9st9.5lbs * 20 June 9st8.5lbs :D 27 June 9st8lbs * 1 July 9st7lbs * 7 July 9st6.5lbs :D
  • caz72me
    caz72me Posts: 18 Forumite
    edited 4 November 2011 at 11:28AM
    I'm bothered about going to buy my dress. I'm currently a size 20-22, so i just know it's going to be a nightmare. I'm actually dreading it :(

    I'm a size 22 and am getting married in March, it wasn't as bad as I thought to get a dress in my size, most shops stock larger sizes but not a great selection, but I went to about 5 different shops and found my ideal dress in one of them for about £700, had to travel to Bristol from Gloucester but it was worth it for the bigger selection they stocked, I also ordered a dress from China without a train which I can change into in the evening, I gave the design ideas and my exact measurements and it was made perfectly for around £200, I personally wasn't going to risk getting my actual wedding dress by this method but must admit I was very pleasantly surprised at the dress and it would be more than suitable for a wedding.

    I'm also dieting before my fitting for alterations, but luckally most dresses are corset backs so can allow for adjustment.

    Good Luck with your search x

    p.s. my biggest problem with my size was getting the strapless underwear!! I have ended up adapting a gok wan corset and its perfect
  • wanchai wrote: »
    I have indeed! :D

    lauraborer, your dress is fab! :T

    What do you all think of this one?

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    I like this one a lot! it's soooo pretty! xx
  • wanchai_2
    wanchai_2 Posts: 2,955 Forumite
    I like this one a lot! it's soooo pretty! xx

    It arrived today, can't wait to try it on!
    7 Feb 2012: 10st7lbs :( 14 Feb: 10st4.5lbs :D 21 Feb: 10st4lbs * 1 March: 10st2.5lbs :j13 March: 10st3lbs (post-holiday) :o 30 March: 10st1.5lbs :D 4 April: 10st0.75lbs * 6 April: 9st13.5 lbs :) 27 April 9st12.5lbs * 16 May 9st12lbs * 11 June 9st11lbs * 15 June 9st9.5lbs * 20 June 9st8.5lbs :D 27 June 9st8lbs * 1 July 9st7lbs * 7 July 9st6.5lbs :D
  • wanchai wrote: »
    It arrived today, can't wait to try it on!

    yaheee! hope it looks amazing on! you'll have to upload a pic! x
  • wanchai_2
    wanchai_2 Posts: 2,955 Forumite
    Of me in it?? :eek:
    7 Feb 2012: 10st7lbs :( 14 Feb: 10st4.5lbs :D 21 Feb: 10st4lbs * 1 March: 10st2.5lbs :j13 March: 10st3lbs (post-holiday) :o 30 March: 10st1.5lbs :D 4 April: 10st0.75lbs * 6 April: 9st13.5 lbs :) 27 April 9st12.5lbs * 16 May 9st12lbs * 11 June 9st11lbs * 15 June 9st9.5lbs * 20 June 9st8.5lbs :D 27 June 9st8lbs * 1 July 9st7lbs * 7 July 9st6.5lbs :D
  • Hadley1
    Hadley1 Posts: 1,094 Forumite
    I'd love to see you in it... :)
  • wanchai_2
    wanchai_2 Posts: 2,955 Forumite
    Er.... we'll see! :o
    7 Feb 2012: 10st7lbs :( 14 Feb: 10st4.5lbs :D 21 Feb: 10st4lbs * 1 March: 10st2.5lbs :j13 March: 10st3lbs (post-holiday) :o 30 March: 10st1.5lbs :D 4 April: 10st0.75lbs * 6 April: 9st13.5 lbs :) 27 April 9st12.5lbs * 16 May 9st12lbs * 11 June 9st11lbs * 15 June 9st9.5lbs * 20 June 9st8.5lbs :D 27 June 9st8lbs * 1 July 9st7lbs * 7 July 9st6.5lbs :D
  • Pretty please with a cherry on top?

    And sprinkles?

    :D
    :heart::heart::heart: Marrying my lovely man on 1st September 2012 :heart::heart::heart:
    :love:

    The right to express an opinion does not override the responsibility to show respect. :)
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