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Friday, July 24, 2009

The Dress

I know I already posted once today, but when I saw that Kelly's Korner was asking ladies to show of their wedding dresses, I decided to jump in.

I am very limited in what wedding photos I can display on my blog because I don't have the rights to my professional photos and I don't even have digital copies of them ... boo hoo! So, I can only show photos that other friends and family took at our wedding. If you want to see the real deal, you're going to have to come visit me and look at my scrapbook.

The dress I chose was very different than what I had expected, which is something I think many brides experience. In fact, this dress was actually my second choice. There was another one that I loved but I was having trouble choosing between the two.

I ended up with this one because both my mom and MOH liked it best. Also, after much contemplation, we all agreed that the fabulous dude would probably like this dress best. Since we were having an outdoor, garden wedding, I knew that this dress would be most fitting and comfortable. In the end, I'm so glad I chose this one because the other one would have been much heavier as it was quite a bit larger. The day was gorgeous, but hot, and I was sweating as it was. Also, I later showed FD a photo similar to the other one I was contemplating (without him knowing it had been a possibility to be my dress) and he crinkled his nose. He definitely did not crinkle his nose at the dress I wore.

I got my dress from Merilee's Bridal. I had such a fantastic experience there, and I know many other brides who have said the same thing. If you are in this area, it is the place to go.

I wanted to show a photo of the back of my dress because I loved the lace-up back. Unfortunately, the veil doesn't really allow you to see the detailing.
Like I said, these aren't the best photos to show off the dress but at least you get the idea.

18 comments:

Jessica McCoy said...

Your dress is beautiful! I love the black & white picture with the flowers in color. :)

A Wedding Story said...

I love the dress and the bustle! Beautiful!

SnoWhite said...

beautiful! I looked at a dress very similar to that :)

Tricia said...

The dress is gorgeous as were (are) you. I love the way you are looking at FD and he is smiling in the last photo. Perfection.
;)

XOXO
*Tricia

Meg said...

Your dress is beautiful! I've been trying to decide whether or not I want to show my dress... I've so enjoyed seeing other dresses!

Mandi @ Sweetly Home said...

I love the first photo. It is so incredibly precious and seems like such a tender moment. You looked so pretty on your special day

Anonymous said...

I am loving looking at everyone's dresses! Yours is beautiful!

Liz said...

Aww so pretty!

Courtney said...

Gorgeous Lucy!! You, and the dress!

Emily said...

The dress is beautiful!!!!

You are so pretty and skinny!

Unknown said...

What a beautiful gown.

Brittany Ann said...

You were such a gorgeous bride! beautiful!

Unknown said...

Thanks for providing a link to Kelly's Corner for the wedding dress link party.

Gwen said...

What a beautiful dress!!! Thank you for sharing. :) XOXO

JennyLee said...

It's beautiful!!

Taryn said...

Nice dress dear! I want more- I guess I will gust have to come and see the scrapbook!

I have seen a bunch of people post on this- it is so fun!

Cristina said...

I love the flowy bottom of your dress, it's so pretty!

Anonymous said...

Your dress is gorgeous! You made one beautiful bride!!!