I''ve been dress shopping...and I found "the one"! :)

[sk8rjen]

I really wanted to share the pics from my earlier dress-shopping with you all, but I just couldn''t put the pics up because I knew you all would have opinions and I wasn''t even done yet! So I thought I''d wait and compile the pics...etc etc...and post em all at once later. Well, after a few rather successful runs to various stores and trying on various styles, I decided I could NOT get a dress just yet -- I HAD to order a sample of the first dress I ever fell in love with online (NOT the one I''d posted about before) b/c none of the shops carried it. I knew I would always wonder "what if" if I didn''t see it in person. It was SOOOOOOO worth the shipping...I ordered it Tuesday! Without further ado, here are the shop pics (the sample is actually one size too big, but you can''t really tell b/c of the corset). BTW I''m getting married on a beach in Hawaii in April, so it''s more formal than I thought I would get originally, but I don''t care. We''ll have a reception when we get back, so I get to wear it twice

The flower detail is purple, much more purple than it looks in the pics.

Here is the back without the veil...

 

[sk8rjen]

And here is the back with the veil...

 

[sk8rjen]

Here''s a blurry shot of the front (I hate that I have no other front shots!)

 

[sk8rjen]

Here''s a side view with the veil...

 

[sk8rjen]

And here''s a close-up of the bodice .. the flowers are purple, I promise

 

[robbie3982]

Yay!!!

You look so beautiful! I love

your dress! Congrats!

 

[jas]

Jen -- it''s awesome -- you can always tell a bride has found the one when she has a certain smile...and even though I don''t know you, you are GLOWING in that dress!

And LOVE the purple details! The veil is glorious as well!

Way to go, girl!
Jackie

 

[labbielove]

you look beautiful- i love the veil,
and the flowers w/the hint of color will be just perfect for hawaii.

congratulations on finding the one!!

 

[wifey2b]

sk8rjen...just beautiful!!!!!!! Congrats on finding THE ONE!!!! I looooooove the cathedral train with that dress - very nice!!!

 

[FacetFire]

Congratulations! It looks WONDERFUL on you!!!! What a tiny waist! And I think those little flowers are too cute!!!

 

[onedrop]

Love it, love it, love it! I was going to say that dress fits you perfectly and you got it off the rack...you are very lucky!!! Then I read where it is one size too big. Bummer. But it''s still beautiful. Congratulations on finding the one!

 

[larussel03]

WOW, that looks soooo perfect on you!!! I love how the veil matches! Good choice!!!

 

[upgrading mama]

Wow it''s beautiful!
I love the purple touches and it''s very romantic looking. The veil is so pretty and has such gorgeous detailing. You made a great choice!!

 

[flutterby]

I LOVE it! It looks so great on you! I love the rousching on the waist. I also love the purple flowers. they are so perfect! congrats on finding the one. I think it will look beautiful in hawaii. you could even accent it with purple orchids!

 

[Mannequin]

I love it, Jen! It''s so pretty for a beach wedding, and the purple flowers are a perfect touch.

 

[ChargerGrrl]

It''s soooo lovely!
You''ll make a BEAUTIFUL bride.

 

[gailrmv]

It has a beautiful silhouette and I love the long veil with it!

 

[sk8rjen]

Thanks guys! I am just beside myself -- it all seems "real," now, if that makes any sense.

When it came to the dress, I knew I wanted it to feel "flowy" on the beach, and I didn''t want it to have a gigantic train or anything, but the long veil really sold me on this! (I wasn''t even sure to begin with if I''d have a veil!) Plus, I was planning on beading purple beads onto any dress I got, but this saved me the trouble. And, MsFlutter, I plan on having purple flowers, just not sure which type yet

I really appreciate all of your kind words, ladies!
jen

 

[bee*]

Its gorgeous Jen!! You look amazing in it

 

[Rosebud8506]

sk8rjen: Is that dress a Maggie Sottero? It is beatiful, I love the flowers on it

 

[anchor31]

I love it! No wait, I adore it!

It looks amazing on you, and that veil is beautiful!

Congrats!

 

[E B]

It''s beautiful! I love the sparkly touches.

 

[SoonIHope]

Oh it just looks PERFECT!!!

And you look radiant in it - definitely that "I found my dress" glow!

 

[ocbride2007]

ooh, LOVE the purple!! good choice!

 

[monarch64]

I love your choice, sk8rjen! The veil REALLY makes the dress, and you, look fabulous! You look so happy in those pics, and that''s what it''s all about! Best wishes to you and your FI! I can''t wait to see other details of your wedding, I know it''s going to be lovely! Congrats on finding your dream dress!

 

[Christa]

Bee-yoo-tee-ful! I agree that the veil really "makes" the dress. I mean, I loved the dress before I scrolled down to see it with the veil, but the veil is totally the icing on the cake. Love it, love it!

 

[ello]

You look perfect so so soooo beautiful! Whowzers!!!!

 

[diamondfan]

It is gorgeous and maybe more formal than you planned, but the little purple flowers make me think of orchids...definitely tropical to me

 

[sk8rjen]

Rosebud -- yes it is a Maggie dress -- the very first one I set my eyes on, actually

You all are so very sweet and your comments mean *so* much to me (I dress-shopped solo, so it''s exciting to share these pics with other ladies) -- thank you!

jen

 

[FireGoddess]

The side sweep made me think it was a Maggie too. LOVE IT!!!!