Comments on: Wedding Dresses http://the-weddingvendors.com/wedding-dresses/ Wedding Vendors Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:48:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Crissty Grunwald http://the-weddingvendors.com/wedding-dresses/comment-page-1/#comment-140 Crissty Grunwald Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:48:13 +0000 http://the-weddingvendors.com/?p=104#comment-140 Well, I consider that wearing a colored wedding dress, no matter the color, is indeed an act of courage. I wanted for my wedding to go for an orange dress with royal blue embroideries, but my parents didn’t agree with it. These two colors are actually my favorite ones, but since that specific gown was quite expensive, $650.00, and I lacked such an amount, I was supposed to actually ask for the balance amount (almost $300.00) but I got stuck in their discontent, therefore I saw myself forced to choose the white color for my wedding dress which ended up being quite beautiful and sophisticated, if I may say. Now, seeing the photos and the video shot during my wedding day, I don’t feel that much sorry any more for not having a colored wedding dress. And later I have found out that my hubby wouldn’t have loved at all to choose a dress that was other than the traditional white. So, I had chosen something that actually was on my fiancé’s taste and for this I am grateful to my folks. Had I bought a colored wedding gown my fiancé would have been quite grumpy in the day of our wedding and that wouldn’t have been good at all, go figure! And if there was another need to thank my parents, well, I do it once again for not letting me do what had crossed my stubborn mind in the days of hunting for the wedding dress! Peace. Well, I consider that wearing a colored wedding dress, no matter the color, is indeed an act of courage. I wanted for my wedding to go for an orange dress with royal blue embroideries, but my parents didn’t agree with it. These two colors are actually my favorite ones, but since that specific gown was quite expensive, $650.00, and I lacked such an amount, I was supposed to actually ask for the balance amount (almost $300.00) but I got stuck in their discontent, therefore I saw myself forced to choose the white color for my wedding dress which ended up being quite beautiful and sophisticated, if I may say. Now, seeing the photos and the video shot during my wedding day, I don’t feel that much sorry any more for not having a colored wedding dress. And later I have found out that my hubby wouldn’t have loved at all to choose a dress that was other than the traditional white. So, I had chosen something that actually was on my fiancé’s taste and for this I am grateful to my folks. Had I bought a colored wedding gown my fiancé would have been quite grumpy in the day of our wedding and that wouldn’t have been good at all, go figure! And if there was another need to thank my parents, well, I do it once again for not letting me do what had crossed my stubborn mind in the days of hunting for the wedding dress! Peace.

]]> By: Irene http://the-weddingvendors.com/wedding-dresses/comment-page-1/#comment-139 Irene Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:30:47 +0000 http://the-weddingvendors.com/?p=104#comment-139 Yes, all right! My wedding dress was all red, I have to admit it; and not less were my guests surprised to see my appearance in my ball gown dress with the golden embroidery all over the bodice. The cut of the cap-sleeves was off-shoulder and the cleavage was quite deep. I can say that I felt like Jezebel while walking down the aisle in the disapproving eyes of my guests, not to mention that my folks have been from the very beginning against my idea of wearing the red silk made dress for my wedding. I tried, but useless to say, without succeeding, to convince them that this is my wish and nothing could change my mind. I was almost on the verge of heading to my wedding without my parents’ blessing, but finally, helped of course, by my dearest friends (who have, by the way, secretly helped me to choose my wedding gown – my parents have been kept aside all the way of my wedding dress chase) they agreed and joined me with wishful thoughts toward my wedding ceremony. Even if I proved to be very stubborn and determined that nothing would ruin my day, I had felt a little bit of discomfort hearing among my guests shushing and whispering all sorts of exclamations and disapprovals as well. But step by step I managed to get rid of this embarrassing feeling and mind my own commitment and dedication to my fiancé and to the wedding itself. In the end, it turned out to be a happy and entertaining celebration and it seemed that finally my guests got rid of their prejudices and enjoyed themselves a lot! So, no matter what follow your dream when it comes to the choice of your wedding gown, as peculiar as it might seem in the eyes of the beholders! This is my advice, that’s all! Yes, all right! My wedding dress was all red, I have to admit it; and not less were my guests surprised to see my appearance in my ball gown dress with the golden embroidery all over the bodice. The cut of the cap-sleeves was off-shoulder and the cleavage was quite deep. I can say that I felt like Jezebel while walking down the aisle in the disapproving eyes of my guests, not to mention that my folks have been from the very beginning against my idea of wearing the red silk made dress for my wedding. I tried, but useless to say, without succeeding, to convince them that this is my wish and nothing could change my mind. I was almost on the verge of heading to my wedding without my parents’ blessing, but finally, helped of course, by my dearest friends (who have, by the way, secretly helped me to choose my wedding gown – my parents have been kept aside all the way of my wedding dress chase) they agreed and joined me with wishful thoughts toward my wedding ceremony.
Even if I proved to be very stubborn and determined that nothing would ruin my day, I had felt a little bit of discomfort hearing among my guests shushing and whispering all sorts of exclamations and disapprovals as well. But step by step I managed to get rid of this embarrassing feeling and mind my own commitment and dedication to my fiancé and to the wedding itself. In the end, it turned out to be a happy and entertaining celebration and it seemed that finally my guests got rid of their prejudices and enjoyed themselves a lot! So, no matter what follow your dream when it comes to the choice of your wedding gown, as peculiar as it might seem in the eyes of the beholders! This is my advice, that’s all!

]]> By: Erin http://the-weddingvendors.com/wedding-dresses/comment-page-1/#comment-138 Erin Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:04:32 +0000 http://the-weddingvendors.com/?p=104#comment-138 Having a wedding on the beach is indeed a beautiful idea, and as much as some say that this venue is the one that requires a casual outfit, considering the fact that the venue is sandy and most of the time brides might risk to brush the sand with the long trains, this fact shouldn’t bother anyone at all! I have been invited on this type of wedding and it was really a dream-like the way my friend made her appearance on the improvised aisle! She was wearing also a long chapel train for her wedding gown, and not less was I surprised to see her removing the train not long after the ceremonial was over, to wear only a casual wedding gown that allowed her to move at her ease among the invitees. And I couldn’t help myself thinking that when my time would come I would definitely prefer wearing this style of wedding gown – to be at my wedding both a queen and diva! I have browsed meanwhile for these designs – with detachable trains – and there are plenty of styles, either with the dress of a tea-length type, or short type. But to me, as my lover says, a shorter version is more suitable as he has always been proud of the shape of my legs and in this special day I will plan to make him …prouder, if I may say! But till that day comes, I keep dreaming with my eyes open and keep looking for that specific dress, and in case I find it at a cheaper price, I consider to purchase it as soon as possible, as much as some say that it is bad luck to have the dress long before the wedding day is even fixed. I really do not care, I want it; therefore I will have it, no matter what they say! All the best wishes for brides to be and the ones dreaming to be! Having a wedding on the beach is indeed a beautiful idea, and as much as some say that this venue is the one that requires a casual outfit, considering the fact that the venue is sandy and most of the time brides might risk to brush the sand with the long trains, this fact shouldn’t bother anyone at all! I have been invited on this type of wedding and it was really a dream-like the way my friend made her appearance on the improvised aisle! She was wearing also a long chapel train for her wedding gown, and not less was I surprised to see her removing the train not long after the ceremonial was over, to wear only a casual wedding gown that allowed her to move at her ease among the invitees. And I couldn’t help myself thinking that when my time would come I would definitely prefer wearing this style of wedding gown – to be at my wedding both a queen and diva!
I have browsed meanwhile for these designs – with detachable trains – and there are plenty of styles, either with the dress of a tea-length type, or short type. But to me, as my lover says, a shorter version is more suitable as he has always been proud of the shape of my legs and in this special day I will plan to make him …prouder, if I may say!
But till that day comes, I keep dreaming with my eyes open and keep looking for that specific dress, and in case I find it at a cheaper price, I consider to purchase it as soon as possible, as much as some say that it is bad luck to have the dress long before the wedding day is even fixed. I really do not care, I want it; therefore I will have it, no matter what they say! All the best wishes for brides to be and the ones dreaming to be!

]]> By: Cathy http://the-weddingvendors.com/wedding-dresses/comment-page-1/#comment-137 Cathy Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:49:22 +0000 http://the-weddingvendors.com/?p=104#comment-137 When I had my wedding in Hawaii everybody advised me to go for a simpler wedding gown, as my wedding venue was meant to be improvised directly on the shore, but I stuck to my decision of wearing a long trained wedding dress! I can say that it was really fantastic! The embroidery on my white dress was blue, the same hue as the waves, and whenever I made a move the blue motifs of the train symbolizing the waves were similar to the ones brushing the shore. I have some photos of this wonderful and romantic celebration and all of my friends said that I was a truly sea goddess wearing that white and blue wedding gown holding the red flowers like a scepter in my hands. The celebration was indeed one of love, especially that we were surrounded by the natural settings, but as you have probably guessed, I had to take off my majestic wedding gown after midnight and wear a short casual white one for the dancing moments. That’s why I advise brides who plan to have their wedding event celebrated on the beaches to have a back up dress the moment the wedding reception starts; it is way safer and easier to move around guests and while dancing. I wish you all enjoy these moments of romance, of love and commitment once you have decided to take this step! Good luck! When I had my wedding in Hawaii everybody advised me to go for a simpler wedding gown, as my wedding venue was meant to be improvised directly on the shore, but I stuck to my decision of wearing a long trained wedding dress! I can say that it was really fantastic! The embroidery on my white dress was blue, the same hue as the waves, and whenever I made a move the blue motifs of the train symbolizing the waves were similar to the ones brushing the shore. I have some photos of this wonderful and romantic celebration and all of my friends said that I was a truly sea goddess wearing that white and blue wedding gown holding the red flowers like a scepter in my hands.
The celebration was indeed one of love, especially that we were surrounded by the natural settings, but as you have probably guessed, I had to take off my majestic wedding gown after midnight and wear a short casual white one for the dancing moments. That’s why I advise brides who plan to have their wedding event celebrated on the beaches to have a back up dress the moment the wedding reception starts; it is way safer and easier to move around guests and while dancing.
I wish you all enjoy these moments of romance, of love and commitment once you have decided to take this step!

Good luck!

]]> By: Marcia http://the-weddingvendors.com/wedding-dresses/comment-page-1/#comment-122 Marcia Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:23:48 +0000 http://the-weddingvendors.com/?p=104#comment-122 Hello, hello! It is the most important event in the life of a couple, as one has mentioned before, but to me wearing a dress to stand for my family traditions is the most appealing thing! This is the only event which defines everything we have, traditionally and spiritually, in our life, and I plan to follow the un-written rules accordingly. This is why I don’t certainly agree with the idea of a colored wedding gown, as long as my mother, my grand mother, my great grand mother and all the women in my family have worn the pure, immaculate white in the day of their weddings! I have already found my dress and I can tell you that this sparkling white leads oneself to the only thought: that a bride commits herself in the purest of her thoughts and feelings, and nothing can compare to this white which sends the step of getting married into the eternity of love, sharing and dedication! I don’t want to sound that extreme, but considering that after all, a wedding is all about being involved in a life of two for the rest of one’s life, than one can not regard this gesture other than an awareness of one’s involvement in new territories which bring new experiences. This is why, I imagine, that the white color of a wedding dress is so highly regarded!!! But again, this is my belief and I don’t want to make it sound as written in stone for all the brides of the world! I wish you brides have a happy celebration of your wedding day, regardless of your wedding dress’s color choice! Hello, hello!

It is the most important event in the life of a couple, as one has mentioned before, but to me wearing a dress to stand for my family traditions is the most appealing thing! This is the only event which defines everything we have, traditionally and spiritually, in our life, and I plan to follow the un-written rules accordingly. This is why I don’t certainly agree with the idea of a colored wedding gown, as long as my mother, my grand mother, my great grand mother and all the women in my family have worn the pure, immaculate white in the day of their weddings! I have already found my dress and I can tell you that this sparkling white leads oneself to the only thought: that a bride commits herself in the purest of her thoughts and feelings, and nothing can compare to this white which sends the step of getting married into the eternity of love, sharing and dedication!
I don’t want to sound that extreme, but considering that after all, a wedding is all about being involved in a life of two for the rest of one’s life, than one can not regard this gesture other than an awareness of one’s involvement in new territories which bring new experiences. This is why, I imagine, that the white color of a wedding dress is so highly regarded!!! But again, this is my belief and I don’t want to make it sound as written in stone for all the brides of the world!
I wish you brides have a happy celebration of your wedding day, regardless of your wedding dress’s color choice!

]]> By: Janet http://the-weddingvendors.com/wedding-dresses/comment-page-1/#comment-121 Janet Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:23:24 +0000 http://the-weddingvendors.com/?p=104#comment-121 I have to agree with the fact that weddings are the most important events that are meant to take place in the life of a couple. I remember that I have once asked my lover when are we going to take this step as we have been together for more than one year now, and we talk about all sorts of topics, therefore I haven’t found myself in an awkward situation once I have popped the question. I don’t know if this question has raised some other questions in his mind, but all I can say is that it got him thinking. And recently he proposed to me with all that is there traditionally to propose: the engagement ring and the families’ reunion to celebrate. And now all I think of is my wedding dress. My sister had her wedding two years ago, but I can’t say that I was very found of her decision when it came to purchase her dress; it was s second hand one and I can say that some yellowish stains were to be seen at a closer look. Anyway, her wedding ended up in a happy note and this is what actually mattered! Well, I can say that to me it matters a lot to find a gown that reflects the importance of the moment and as much as it could cost, I am ready to pay the price! And if this will mean hours of chase and “research”, so be it, I really don’t care; I want to look exquisite, brilliant, all the superlative adjectives one can find while describing the appearance of a bride in her wedding day! Be well! I have to agree with the fact that weddings are the most important events that are meant to take place in the life of a couple. I remember that I have once asked my lover when are we going to take this step as we have been together for more than one year now, and we talk about all sorts of topics, therefore I haven’t found myself in an awkward situation once I have popped the question. I don’t know if this question has raised some other questions in his mind, but all I can say is that it got him thinking. And recently he proposed to me with all that is there traditionally to propose: the engagement ring and the families’ reunion to celebrate. And now all I think of is my wedding dress. My sister had her wedding two years ago, but I can’t say that I was very found of her decision when it came to purchase her dress; it was s second hand one and I can say that some yellowish stains were to be seen at a closer look. Anyway, her wedding ended up in a happy note and this is what actually mattered! Well, I can say that to me it matters a lot to find a gown that reflects the importance of the moment and as much as it could cost, I am ready to pay the price! And if this will mean hours of chase and “research”, so be it, I really don’t care; I want to look exquisite, brilliant, all the superlative adjectives one can find while describing the appearance of a bride in her wedding day!

Be well!

]]> By: Cate http://the-weddingvendors.com/wedding-dresses/comment-page-1/#comment-120 Cate Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:50:45 +0000 http://the-weddingvendors.com/?p=104#comment-120 Hi! I haven’t been a bride yet, but I surely look forward into it! I am engaged for three months already and I can hardly wait for the day when my dear one will come and will propose to fix the date for the wedding; it is not that far that day, but when it comes, as loaded with efforts the wedding planning as it will prove to be, I am still doing it all by myself! As I have a bigger and more profound satisfaction on the things planned and accomplished by myself. As to the wedding gown, I have already done some “researches”…and it worked out OK! I already know what is there on the bridal market, I am already familiar with the wedding dresses’ styles and designs and, thank God, that my body still allows me to wear the sizes that are available in the garments stores. To me it had never been a problem to find the pieces of clothing I have always endeavored wearing! The issue was most of the times the budget; but now with the wedding coming, I am not planning to be cheap; I am ready to pay up to $800 for the wedding dress, and as far as I have seen there are pretty interesting and stylish wedding dresses within the price range of $350 to $750… So, I can hardly wait, I am all that excited that I can barely catch a full night sleep. I tell you honestly that I have nights when I wake up because images of the wedding day haunt me and then I find it rather hard to fall asleep as if nothing has ever happened! But enough of it; this is I guess every future bride’s ordeal, so I want push the blade of excitement deeper than it already is! All the best to the beautiful brides-to-be! Hi!

I haven’t been a bride yet, but I surely look forward into it! I am engaged for three months already and I can hardly wait for the day when my dear one will come and will propose to fix the date for the wedding; it is not that far that day, but when it comes, as loaded with efforts the wedding planning as it will prove to be, I am still doing it all by myself! As I have a bigger and more profound satisfaction on the things planned and accomplished by myself. As to the wedding gown, I have already done some “researches”…and it worked out OK! I already know what is there on the bridal market, I am already familiar with the wedding dresses’ styles and designs and, thank God, that my body still allows me to wear the sizes that are available in the garments stores. To me it had never been a problem to find the pieces of clothing I have always endeavored wearing! The issue was most of the times the budget; but now with the wedding coming, I am not planning to be cheap; I am ready to pay up to $800 for the wedding dress, and as far as I have seen there are pretty interesting and stylish wedding dresses within the price range of $350 to $750… So, I can hardly wait, I am all that excited that I can barely catch a full night sleep. I tell you honestly that I have nights when I wake up because images of the wedding day haunt me and then I find it rather hard to fall asleep as if nothing has ever happened! But enough of it; this is I guess every future bride’s ordeal, so I want push the blade of excitement deeper than it already is! All the best to the beautiful brides-to-be!

]]> By: Jane http://the-weddingvendors.com/wedding-dresses/comment-page-1/#comment-119 Jane Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:57:04 +0000 http://the-weddingvendors.com/?p=104#comment-119 Chasing for a wedding dress I can tell you that it was the most “nightmarish” experience I have ever been forced to face! There are so many beautiful gowns out there on the bridal market, that I found it very hard to decide. Now I know that most of the brides are considering the budget and want to find the dress that abides within the frames of their wedding planning money, but the point is that not all the times what we plan at home is equal to what we find in the stores. That is why I think that is very important to take into account every single option, in respect to the money and the existing products before going for this big and tiring chase! I haven’t done this, therefore it took so much to decide, first of all in regard to the style and secondly regarding the price! If I knew that there were plenty of beautiful online wedding gowns on discount I would have gone for one of those, for sure! But this is it! Now my wedding is over, it was indeed an ordeal chasing for the dress, but, hey, I don’t want to complain any more: after all, how can one have her satisfaction if she won’t fight to get it, be it with several hours spent in search of a dress, which will end up in the closet, occupying plenty of space and starting to get its yellowish tint in case you don’t get rid of it asap! Have a nice celebration! Chasing for a wedding dress I can tell you that it was the most “nightmarish” experience I have ever been forced to face! There are so many beautiful gowns out there on the bridal market, that I found it very hard to decide. Now I know that most of the brides are considering the budget and want to find the dress that abides within the frames of their wedding planning money, but the point is that not all the times what we plan at home is equal to what we find in the stores. That is why I think that is very important to take into account every single option, in respect to the money and the existing products before going for this big and tiring chase! I haven’t done this, therefore it took so much to decide, first of all in regard to the style and secondly regarding the price! If I knew that there were plenty of beautiful online wedding gowns on discount I would have gone for one of those, for sure! But this is it! Now my wedding is over, it was indeed an ordeal chasing for the dress, but, hey, I don’t want to complain any more: after all, how can one have her satisfaction if she won’t fight to get it, be it with several hours spent in search of a dress, which will end up in the closet, occupying plenty of space and starting to get its yellowish tint in case you don’t get rid of it asap! Have a nice celebration!

]]> By: edith oaks http://the-weddingvendors.com/wedding-dresses/comment-page-1/#comment-118 edith oaks Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:31:53 +0000 http://the-weddingvendors.com/?p=104#comment-118 Yes, I agree with Gabrielle! Nothing compares to a handful of friends joining a bride in her wedding planning. To me, as I do not have my family together, these friends were really helpful; I don’t know what I should have done, hadn’t I had these friends of mine! And my hubby was also very supportive, his folks as well, that I didn’t have for at least one moment the feeling that I miss my parents! Of course I would have loved for my mom to see me dressed in the white wedding dress, but she was so far away and without at least one chance to even comfort me telling me that she would come in my wedding day. As to my dad, he is long time departed from us, but I get a little bit of comfort in the thought that I still have my wedding video and my CDs with photos which I plan to send to my mom and in this way she will be able to see me wearing the white princess wedding gown which I have chosen assisted by my best friends. I had to come however with some tiny alterations, I had to put some (transparent) straps to my strapless bodice as I was afraid that the dress would drop down – I can say that I am not that rich in the breast department! And some changing was necessary to be done at the back side of the zipper, as the bodice wasn’t tight enough, but otherwise everything was ok; ah, and yes, the hemline was too long for my height, therefore I needed to have it shortened. But one of my best friends is a professional seamstress, so eventually nothing went wrong with the aspect of my wedding dress. I wish you have all a happy wedding celebration accompanied by your dearest persons, next to the man of your dreams! Yes, I agree with Gabrielle! Nothing compares to a handful of friends joining a bride in her wedding planning. To me, as I do not have my family together, these friends were really helpful; I don’t know what I should have done, hadn’t I had these friends of mine! And my hubby was also very supportive, his folks as well, that I didn’t have for at least one moment the feeling that I miss my parents! Of course I would have loved for my mom to see me dressed in the white wedding dress, but she was so far away and without at least one chance to even comfort me telling me that she would come in my wedding day. As to my dad, he is long time departed from us, but I get a little bit of comfort in the thought that I still have my wedding video and my CDs with photos which I plan to send to my mom and in this way she will be able to see me wearing the white princess wedding gown which I have chosen assisted by my best friends.
I had to come however with some tiny alterations, I had to put some (transparent) straps to my strapless bodice as I was afraid that the dress would drop down – I can say that I am not that rich in the breast department! And some changing was necessary to be done at the back side of the zipper, as the bodice wasn’t tight enough, but otherwise everything was ok; ah, and yes, the hemline was too long for my height, therefore I needed to have it shortened. But one of my best friends is a professional seamstress, so eventually nothing went wrong with the aspect of my wedding dress. I wish you have all a happy wedding celebration accompanied by your dearest persons, next to the man of your dreams!

]]> By: gabrielle http://the-weddingvendors.com/wedding-dresses/comment-page-1/#comment-117 gabrielle Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:13:49 +0000 http://the-weddingvendors.com/?p=104#comment-117 My wedding was a small one; the one that you can call intimate. I had only some friends coming over and our families as well. But throwing a small wedding celebration didn’t make me feel otherwise than happy, considering that we were surrounded by our close friends and the dearest siblings. I can not forget how helpful all of them were when we had decided to have the wedding – there wasn’t one single invitee not to call and offer their help! It is very comforting to see and to feel that in these important moments of your life you can rely on somebody, especially if that “somebody” turns out to be your friends and your families. It is nothing out there in the world to make me happier than to have the feeling that whenever times require, there can be someone to put your trust into! I still have my ‘wedding planning diary” where everybody who had given a hand, had signed and added some funny remarks. I advise every future bride to have something like because apart from the wedding photos and the video these ones can become lovable memories and one can treasure them a lot. Regarding my wedding dress, it was a sheath style of a dress made of white sparkling crepe, very flowing, with satin texture on the back side. It was soft when touching my skin, and while I was stepping on the aisle I felt that I was almost floating with that feeling of easiness conveyed by the simple sheathed dress. I hope you have a nice celebration, too, be it large or small! My wedding was a small one; the one that you can call intimate. I had only some friends coming over and our families as well. But throwing a small wedding celebration didn’t make me feel otherwise than happy, considering that we were surrounded by our close friends and the dearest siblings. I can not forget how helpful all of them were when we had decided to have the wedding – there wasn’t one single invitee not to call and offer their help! It is very comforting to see and to feel that in these important moments of your life you can rely on somebody, especially if that “somebody” turns out to be your friends and your families. It is nothing out there in the world to make me happier than to have the feeling that whenever times require, there can be someone to put your trust into! I still have my ‘wedding planning diary” where everybody who had given a hand, had signed and added some funny remarks. I advise every future bride to have something like because apart from the wedding photos and the video these ones can become lovable memories and one can treasure them a lot. Regarding my wedding dress, it was a sheath style of a dress made of white sparkling crepe, very flowing, with satin texture on the back side. It was soft when touching my skin, and while I was stepping on the aisle I felt that I was almost floating with that feeling of easiness conveyed by the simple sheathed dress. I hope you have a nice celebration, too, be it large or small!

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