as long as i''m unproductive, here are the dresses

[enbcfsobe]

Figured as long as I'm re-addicted to PS and totally absorbed by my wedding planning (the latest obsessions sucking away my time with ridiculous research are river rocks as escort cards/favors and an upscale bowling alley for the rehearsal dinner), I might as well show you all my dresses.
There are 2 things that I would love to hear from you about.
First, I'm having trouble figuring out what to ask for as a bouquet for myself or the BMs. We are an October wedding with a park theme.
Second, I am totally lost on what to do for a veil. The dress has a lot of similarities to some Madeline Vionnet designs from the 1930s, but I don't want to go too costumey (I vetoed mom's idea of a pillbox hat, which is more 50's anyway). So what do you think? Birdcage of some kind? I don't *have* to be veiled for the ceremony but I think I should have some nod to that tradition. It need not cover my face. Any thoughts??

PS -- I will not be wearing a noose with the dress a la the model below.

 

[enbcfsobe]

In case the colors are hard to see, the BM dresses are espresso with champagne.

 

[Gypsy]

Bright reds (like the black magic roses) and dark chocolate reds (SUPER dark callas) I have pics at home for your bouquet iwth ivory ribbon. Solid ivory again ivory roses and ivory mini callas for the girls with DARK ribbon. Exact opposites.

 

[SuLi]

I just wanted to comment that your dress was one of the dresses that I had on my list for the longest time! I decided to go in a completely different direction. Have you tried it on yet? It''s really gorgeous and definitely has a vintagey-vibe. In fact, my future MIL said that the dress looked very similar to hers when she got married in the 70''s.

As far as veils go, I think a birdcage one would look lovely. I think that the dress has such a unique and pretty back, so I think you might want to show it off.

Good luck!

 

[enbcfsobe]

SuLi -- I''ve tried it on 3 times now, and still love it. Mine is already in -- it only took 6 weeks. This was the very first dress I liked on my first, impromptu dress-shopping trip. I still tried on plenty of dresses, but came back to this one. I decided early on that I wanted more of an evening gown look, and I didn''t find anything else I liked as much (and most of the others I tried on were also twice as expensive!). It is definitely different, and it doesn''t look like much on the hanger. I was horrified by the bow on the hanger, but when I tried it on it actually camoflauges my rather large (not so much wide, but more bubble-ish) bottom. I have rather wide shoulders, too, and a small waist, so it all balances out rather nicely with the various details (IMHO).

Not hiding the back of the dress is one of the reasons I am hesitant to do a traditional veil. I have no idea where to look for birdcages where I can try them on. I''ve found a few sites online that look good, but I have no idea how I"ll know what they will look like on me.

Gypsy -- thanks for the ideas for flowers. I am probably going to work in some dark brown lilys, though I''m somewhat prejudiced against having red roses at the wedding. I''m trying to do more of a fall color scheme. Mom is wearing irridescent brown (it is a ballgown and I''m not a huge fan, but she didn''t exactly consult me -- I think that''s payback for me actually making decisions on my own about the wedding, how dare I). Grandma is wearing copper. I''m just not sure I want to go towards reds with those colors in the mix.

 

[bee*]

I think your dress is beautiful! I agree that a birdcage would be so fitting for that dress. I love the back of it.

 

[ImpatientOne]

OMG, I absolutely LOVE your dress!!!

 

[ksprincess]

Enbcfsobe,

That wedding dress if fantastic! Would you mind telling me where your bm dresses are from?

 

[ringster]

Enbcfsobe, your dress is gor-geous! who is the designer?

ETA : i vote no veil

 

[Future Mrs Polka Dot]

I am not the most creative with flowers and I love the ideas above, but I just wanted to say I LOVE your dress!! It is gorgeous and so unique!

 

[enbcfsobe]

Thanks all for the lovely compliments.

My dress is from Nicole Miller.
Below is another pic that shows the front. This is me in my red carpet pose. I need to get the right undergarments for this dress or it will look a lumpy mess!

The BM dresses are last season''s Ann Taylor Celebrations. I got them off the rack for around 70% off plus another 20% coupon. The price was absolutely obscene. I was quite pleased with myself, especally since I wanted the dresses to be brown or green. And I am a big fan of how the double-v neckline echoes my dress. While on one hand I''m concerned about the dark dresses since we will be in a dark room (planetarium), I know the girls will all be much more comfortable in a dark color since it is much more flattering and we have a variety of shapes and sizes.

PS -- Gypsy, I didn''t mean my comments about your suggestions to sound harsh! I think some of my frustration at trying to do something that is both elegant and different was coming out just a bit. Please excuse!

 

[enbcfsobe]

duh. here''s the referenced pic.

 

[shimmer]

I LOVE your dress! You look gorgeous in it! I have never heard of brown lilies, do you have any pics?

 

[Future Mrs Polka Dot]

Not sure if this is your style, but I can totally picture one of those pretty, vintagey looking silk flowers in your hair, no veil. Something like this?? http://www.jenniferbehr.com/index.php?main=gall&gall=2&thumb=7&page=1

I just love your dress....

 

[SuLi]

Date: 1/18/2008 9:24:33 PM
Author: enbcfsobe
duh. here''s the referenced pic.

The dress looks AMAZING on you!!!! Much better than when it was one me!

Two of the reasons I changed my mind were the bow (I just thought it was too big and overwhelmed me since I''m petite) and I felt that I did not have enough "boob" to confidently carry it off!

I''m sooooo excited for you! You really look beautiful! I can''t wait to see what kind of veil you choose for it! Good luck!