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tkb1985
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June 28, 2012 6:07 am
Hi All
I'm going wedding dress shopping for the very first time on Saturday... and I have NO IDEA what I'm looking for! I've seen loads in magazines and trawled the websites of the shops I'm going to, but I'm no closer to working out what I want.
I think a large part of this is that the dresses are always worn by 6 foot beauties with waistlines the size of my wrist! It's impossible to tell what they look like on anyone who isn't! (I'm only a shorty - 5'1" on a tall day, and 126lbs).
Please Please PLEASE show me your wedding dresses! (Or your wife's dress, I'm not fussy!) It would be so handy to see them on real women, and not just the picture perfect models! I know I'm going to have to try them on and see for myself, but I really need some inspiration!
Thanks
Tisha 
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impyimpyaj
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June 28, 2012 6:11 am
I don't have any wedding pics on this computer right now. But I'll give you some advice. Go to a bridal shop and just try on every single dress that catches your eye. Short, long, sleek, poofy, lacy, beaded, whatever. When I got married I had a picture in my mind of a simple satin dress with just a little volume at the bottom, and a clean shallow V-neck and a high back, no lace or beading. That's what I wanted. What I ended up falling in love with was the polar opposite: off-the shoulder, beading and embroidery all over the bodice, and a full skirt with 13 layers of tulle over a hoop slip. Looking at pictures and having an idea in mind is great, but trying on everything is better. :)
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jolinemm_07
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June 28, 2012 6:12 am
you cant see all of it but i have a pic in my profile
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mrs_schultz20
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June 28, 2012 6:12 am
i have a pic of mine on my profile - getting married in September! have fun shopping, it's a blast!
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nakabi
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June 28, 2012 6:13 am
Mine is on my profile pic
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Bobby_Clerici
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June 28, 2012 6:14 am
Isn't that lace pretty?
Edited by Bobby_Clerici On June 28, 2012 6:17 am
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mavd
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June 28, 2012 6:15 am
Celebrated 3 years in May.
EDIT: I am 5'5", and probably 140-145 in the picture. The dress is by Alfred Angelo, but is at least 5 years old as I bought it at a sample sale in 2008.
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Assassins_Ang
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June 28, 2012 6:15 am
i cant get a bigger version of the pic but here is the website where i found one ive fallen in love with
http://www.eweddingdress.co.uk/a-line-wedding-dresses/2999-a-line-satin-hand-beading-intricately-weaves-bodice-strapless-sweetheart-neckline-chapel-length-train-wedding-dresses-st11018.html
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dls06
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June 28, 2012 6:15 am
This was my daughters dress.
http://www.casablancabridal.com/collections/view/28/381
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Ejwelton
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June 28, 2012 6:15 am
My advice is to try loads on - all styles even ones you think you won't like.
I didn't want strapless, laced back, full skirt or a train.
Guess what my dress was?!! All of the above!!
The only thing that I stuck with was no veil!
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Loves418
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June 28, 2012 6:15 am
You don't want to see mine! It was beautiful but heck I got married 23 years ago and styles change. I had the dropped V waist and a bow in the back. LOL.. by the way I am only 5ft tall. When we got married I was 107 pounds. How I miss those days..that is my goal. To fit into that dress on our 25th anniversary in 2 years!!
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Kitten2629
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June 28, 2012 6:19 am
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tkb1985
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June 28, 2012 6:20 am
QUOTE:
you cant see all of it but i have a pic in my profile
Your profile is private, so I can't see it :(
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tkb1985
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June 28, 2012 6:20 am
Thanks - I can't wait! Your dress is lovely! x
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tkb1985
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June 28, 2012 6:21 am
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Beautiful! I like the red :)
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tkb1985
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June 28, 2012 6:22 am
QUOTE:
Isn't that lace pretty?
STUNNING 
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tkb1985
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June 28, 2012 6:23 am
Thanks for all the replies guys! They're all so different! I know I'm going to be trying on Hundreds before I find 'the one' but it's so good to be able to see them worn in real life!
Keep 'em coming!
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TKHappy
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June 28, 2012 6:23 am
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Titanuim
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June 28, 2012 6:28 am
This is my wedding dress http://www.phase-eight.co.uk/fcp/product/warehouse/Bridalwear/Paloma-Wedding-Dress/201334106
No pictures of me in it yet as wedding is not until March next year.
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mandos78
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June 28, 2012 6:30 am
I hope this works my sister (bridesmaid) is 5'1 and around 126lbs she tried on several wedding dresses while I was picking out mine and the 3/4 length suited her best cos she was lost in all the rest
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Em_runs_away
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June 28, 2012 6:31 am
I'm getting married on Saturday so I'll post mine then!
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mandos78
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June 28, 2012 6:32 am
sorry i don't know how to resize. but if you right click on the picture and choose view image you should be able to see it
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rubytOU
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June 28, 2012 6:32 am
http://www.jasminebridal.com/ugC_Product_Detail.asp?hidP_kind=Bridal&hidP_style=COUTURE&selSNeckline=2&selSSilhouette=1&hidP_Style_ID=T834
my dress... Can't find any pics of me IN IT... which is weird.
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tkb1985
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June 28, 2012 6:36 am
Really liking the short dresses! I'd been thinking about it, but now I'm definately going to try some on! x
@rubytOU - That's beautiful! - I've looked at some of the Jasmine range - but I'm struggling to find anyone who stocks them near me - Might need a trip to London! x
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KALMdown
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June 28, 2012 6:36 am
This was 7 years ago and about 60 lbs lighter. The dress was from David's bridal for about $200 but cost twice as much to alter since I had lost about 20 lbs before the wedding, all the layers of chiffon. The cute thing is my nieces, who were flower girls, had the exact dress for themselves. I hope it loads.
i give up, my HTML coding sucks nowdays. jeez. temperamental coding.
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