Fitting Sneak Peak....

I had my first wedding dress fitting with the famous Olga today. We didn't really know what to expect when we drove down the gravel drive to her house in Cary. Once inside, we found that she really knows what shes doing, even if she is a little intimidating, in her own Russian way... ;) She knew exactly what to do with my dress immediately after I put it on. I don't want to post the full pictures of myself, but here are some other shots of the dress and bustle.

I have my bridal portraits on March 21st, so she's going to do everything before then. I'm so excited about my dress, I love it! :)

Going away dress... part 2

I don't know what to do about a going away dress! I was so convinced last week that I definitely wanted to do it, but now I'm having second thoughts. I love my wedding dress and I definitely don't want to waste money on a second dress/outfit if it's not necessary. So, I haven't made a final decision about what I'll be wearing when we leave the reception... But, I have figured out which of the ones in the earlier post was my favorite. I think that I like #5, the strapless, cotton sateen dress, the best. Here's a picture of me wearing the same dress in green.

So, I guess I'll keep thinking about it. If I do go this route, I might get a cute hair piece or birdcage veil to make it look a little fancier. I don't think that my fiance will change out of his tux, so I don't want to look too casual. What do you think I should do/wear?

PS... my first wedding dress fitting is TOMORROW!! eek!

Dress Search Update

Sooooo... it seems we have it narrowed down to THREE... yes, three. Ugh, I was really hoping to get relief this weekend and discover that the paloma blanca was THE ONE, but instead I added two more fabulous gowns to the mix.

So, here are the ones I'm considering:

Paloma Blanca - 3953

This is a stunning gown. It's a lovely 'champagne' (more of an off white really) silk dupioni with unique alencon lace appliques at the bust and hemline. I love the covered buttons that go all the way down the back of the gown. It has a sweep train which is perfect for me, because I don't want anything really cumbersome. I love the scoop neckline, which is really quite pretty, and different from the straight across strapless or sometimes-too-revealing sweetheart necklines. And of course, another great feature is the simple satin bow at the empire waist. I love ribbons and bows, and this one just looks like me.

Couture Bridal by Elma Reis - 1915

I fell in love with this gown when I tried it on this weekend. I was not expecting to like it as much as I did, because it has a much larger skirt, more of a princess cut or A-line. It is made out of amazing duchess satin with pretty alencon lace appliques at the bust and hemline. I like the dropped waist and slight sweetheart neckline. This dress also has covered buttons all

the way down the back. I felt like a princess walking around in this dress. It is the most expensive of the dresses, and wow, I think it shows when you see it in person. In the picture, it is shown with a gold sash, I tried it on with an ivory organza sash that tied in the back and really liked it.

Augusta Jones - Sterling

This gown was sooo sparkly and had tons of alencon lace which we really liked. I loved how all of the beading and crystals sparkled in the light as I walked. The dress is satin with an alencon lace and crystal beading overlay. It has a fit and flare silhouette and chapel train. I also loved this one with an ivory sash. In some of the pictures on her website, it's shown with a bolero, but I much prefer it without. This is another definite contender. BTW, I think it looks so much prettier in person!

So, what do you think? Which one would you chose?

Dress Shopping.

So, I'm going dress shopping again later this week/weekend.

I have seen so many beautiful gowns... ahh I don't know what to do. I'm still SO in LOVE with the Paloma Blanca 3953...

I'll be sure to update when I get done!

Bridal Attire: Part I

This week I am going to focus on identifying my bridal attire look/inspiration. I have a lot of ideas and love so many gowns, I'm having a hard time deciding! Here are a few of the gowns that have caught my eye:

Paloma Blanca # 3953

(ps. this looks so much better in person!)

Pronovias Halifax

(pic from Knottie jcrawford76)

WTOO Rosalyn

Watters 9046B

I would probably wear a sash with an all lace dress like this.