tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107146.post3393397201438076237..comments2023-08-13T07:56:06.968-04:00Comments on Idiosycratic Life: Wedding Dresses. Again.Chunky Photojournalist Barbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11646004753295087957noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107146.post-37265819590825252432008-01-19T21:02:00.000-05:002008-01-19T21:02:00.000-05:00I ended up splurging on my dress too and never reg...I ended up splurging on my dress too and never regretted one cent spent! (Of course I had my mom and aunt to help me pay for it too!) When I put it on for the first time, I just knew it was for me...I remember jumping up and down and being soooo excited to finally put on a dress that made me THAT excited :) And it made me feel pretty too. Whatever makes you feel like you will be walking around Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107146.post-61107100291012965992008-01-19T18:07:00.000-05:002008-01-19T18:07:00.000-05:00Hey lady,I also think the first dress is beautiful...Hey lady,<BR/>I also think the first dress is beautiful, and I know you keep coming back to it, which makes me think it might be your favorite? Is the only problem with it the fact that it is strapless? Because maybe that would be ok if you had the correct size dress and good undergarments.<BR/><BR/>When I was dress shopping, I had the same issue - didn't really want strapless, for obvious Alissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350669178036114083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107146.post-65344037375959947372008-01-19T17:28:00.000-05:002008-01-19T17:28:00.000-05:00Okay. Here's my thought, and please don't yell at...Okay. Here's my thought, and please don't yell at me if this sounds crazy!!! I want you to love how you look and feel awesome on your wedding day!<BR/><BR/>I like the last one. The halter is very flattering, and the skirt has a nice clean line.<BR/><BR/>I would get some sort of small brooch with your aqua color in it to put in the center of that gathered section at the waist. Perhaps you haveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107146.post-89211554456399102812008-01-18T13:51:00.000-05:002008-01-18T13:51:00.000-05:00Har har, I meant: "Band-Aid makes this stuff calle...Har har, I meant: "Band-Aid makes this stuff called Blister Block, which would probably be <I>better</I> (i.e., less goopy) than Vaseline."<BR/><BR/>Also, I agree with jwbebe: you'll look RADIANT in whichever dress you choose. <I>Of course</I> this is a difficult purchase for you--it sounds like maybe you feel a little silly worrying about it so, but <B>no one</B> who's commented here thinks thatGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08184277343263236877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107146.post-31663482982102606842008-01-18T13:38:00.000-05:002008-01-18T13:38:00.000-05:00Having been chided for my last post, I'll keep thi...Having been chided for my last post, I'll keep things observant as opposed to opinionated. [grumbling is my hunger]<BR/><BR/>Observation 1: Are you for or against strapless dresses? Last [wedding] post you said definitely against, and there was much solidarity amongst the readership. Is unclear. <BR/><BR/>Observation 2: I imagine that if you love the cut of the dress but it happens to be Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08184277343263236877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107146.post-18917764608921075972008-01-18T10:02:00.000-05:002008-01-18T10:02:00.000-05:00I agree with your mom -- go with whatever feels ri...I agree with your mom -- go with whatever feels right to you. But, for what it's worth, I really like the first one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107146.post-5611942682941393612008-01-17T18:33:00.000-05:002008-01-17T18:33:00.000-05:00Go with the one that makes you feel the best! Have...Go with the one that makes you feel the best! Have no regrets....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107146.post-57406801178167930692008-01-17T15:29:00.000-05:002008-01-17T15:29:00.000-05:00Angie Dahling,of course you shouldnt settle on a w...Angie Dahling,<BR/><BR/>of course you shouldnt settle on a wedding dress but if the last dress (halter one) fits/moves well then cant you add a splash to it? Before I decided to get married in a sweater and jeans i had grand ideas of getting a plain dress and adding a simple trim of my/my future hubbies birth stones just to add a bit of sparkle. i'm sure you could have a pimp my dress party withethnically ambiguoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00958799964567524167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107146.post-88088246285838306152008-01-16T18:26:00.000-05:002008-01-16T18:26:00.000-05:00I actually really like all of the wedding dresses ...I actually really like all of the wedding dresses you've posted pictures of here. (Except the first one, and I think my reaction has less to do with the dress and more that I want that model to eat a sandwich.) Even the one with the pickup skirt, I think is really cute. <BR/><BR/>The thing is just to trust your gut and go with the dress that makes you feel the best. If the style of the dress Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107146.post-69857649268698979702008-01-16T15:48:00.000-05:002008-01-16T15:48:00.000-05:00Ok as the girl who has not yet gotten married (and...Ok as the girl who has not yet gotten married (and who hadn't even secured a proper husband prospect... err... ok moving on...), but who's family did previously own a bridal shop, I would say let's get back to the core of the decision: What will DEFINITELY make you look beautiful on your very special day is that you are going to be RADIANTLY happy marrying cutey-pie, perfect-for-you Joel with allAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107146.post-17978262964629811092008-01-16T12:59:00.001-05:002008-01-16T12:59:00.001-05:00Me again...Ignore me if I'm not at all helpful! I...Me again...Ignore me if I'm not at all helpful! <BR/><BR/> I just had a brainstorm, because I passed this store on Newbury st. yesterday...Is this the type of dress your envisioning? They have lots of others with halter tops too... <BR/><BR/>http://www.jessicamcclintock.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10002&storeId=10001&productId=85425&categoryId=10331&subcatname=Brides&Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107146.post-70325010544586863772008-01-16T12:59:00.000-05:002008-01-16T12:59:00.000-05:00I sent you two dresses over email that I saw on eb...I sent you two dresses over email that I saw on ebay. I know you probably won't BUY your dress off of ebay, since it would be impossible to know ahead of time if it looked good ON you, but I found that looking on ebay gave me lots of good ideas - and I found those two dresses in about 2 minutes. All the dresses you're posting on your blog are white. Are you going for a white dress, or Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107146.post-40097732242304090502008-01-16T12:52:00.000-05:002008-01-16T12:52:00.000-05:00Ang! I don't think you've been adbucted by the Pod...Ang! I don't think you've been adbucted by the Pod People- or at least not yet... :) <BR/><BR/>Whatever you wear, you're going to look amazing!<BR/><BR/>That said, of course you're stressed out about the dress. And I don't know a single bride who hasn't been! <BR/><BR/>I have no wonderful words of advice for you. One thought though, have you looked at bridesmaid dresses that happen to be white orAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107146.post-46856034861719384582008-01-16T09:11:00.000-05:002008-01-16T09:11:00.000-05:00Good morning, Angie!I'm a big fan of wearing what ...Good morning, Angie!<BR/><BR/>I'm a big fan of wearing what makes you feel beautiful. So, if the gorgeous non-budget-friendly dress is what makes you feel the best, then by all means, go for it. =)<BR/><BR/>My thought on the last dress is to stay away from it. You just don't sound very excited about it.<BR/><BR/>What about something like this? http://tinyurl.com/2g2aqr It's a little shorter Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06608105483622244661noreply@blogger.com