Please Help Me Choose a Dress!

[Eeyores Butterfly]

Tomorrow my Maid of Honor and I are going dress shopping. I have narrowed down the candidates, and would love some honest opinions. The wedding will be taking place the week before Christmas at a Catholic Church in Missouri. We do not have a reception location yet, but we are leaning toward a historic mansion or hotel ballroom. We had initially discussed a Disney Wedding, but travel was going to be too hard for the families, but I do plan on incorporating some of that kind of theming. Due to the restrictions of the church, I will need to have some kind of cover up for the ceremony itself.

Here is my first choice. I used to tell all my friends that I was giong to be married in a replica of Belle's dress. It's not the exact same, but it has that kind of feel to it. I love the lace up back because it reminds me of the things I wear when I do Renaissance Festivals- it also means fewer alterations. I have a problem with zippers since I am rather short and the zippers don't hit me right on the back. I really love everything about this dress. As a bonus, that size fits me so I can buy it in the sample sale as long as I am okay with gold.

This is another dress from the same shop. Same idea, but much simpler. Obviously I would need to go up a couple of sizes. I like the simplicity and the subtle glitter of the beading, but I'm not as crazy about it as I am the first dress. It's hard to see the beading in the pictures.

The last dresses are from David's Bridal.

My parents really love this one and I do too. The one issue is that it has been discontinued, so I would have to find one at another shop in my size as the shop in Independence does not have my size. I'll probably put some kind of colored sash with it, but I'm not for sure.

I like the simplicity and higher neckline on this one. Once again, there may or may not be a colored sash paired with it.

I really like the softness and detail on this one:

The last one I do not have a picture in. It looked nice on I thought, and it has sleeves which would elminate the need for a cover up. I'm just not sure about the style.

I can't display the photo here, but here is the pic of it on David's Bridal website. It looks a lot prettier on the model because she is not short and fat, but I thought it still looked nice when I tried it.

David's Bridal

 

[puente0629]

Definitely dress 1 or 5...it compliments your body and hides any imperfections...I love #1 more because of the color, it does not wash you out...

 

[Brit_Jude]

My vote is for number one. It fits you so well on the bust line and really complements your figure!

 

[Bewitch324]

Wow, you've got some beautiful choices there! The right dress for you is the one that you feel best in...but based on the pictures, I think #1 is just LOVELY on you! Has the princess thing going on, figure flattering, a little sparkle....the gold is subtle, almost champagne, I think it's lovely. Can't wait to hear what you choose though!

Good luck!!!
Brooke

 

[pixie921]

I also love #1 the best. The others are truly lovely as well; the only one I'm not crazy about on you is the one from David's with the black sash. The others flatter you so much more -- show off your assets, girl!

 

[GingerJay]

I like the first one as well- it kinda sucks you may have to cover it up, though. Would you have to even with a veil?

 

[AmberHeartsDisney]

I think you look best in the last picture.

 

[geek+nerd]

I really like the first dress and the one from DB with the lace and sparkle; I think it's the first one from there-the one with the purple sash. It's actually similar to my dress

 

[sambycat]

the first one is cute!! and i tried on that last one and i really liked it BUT 1) didn't know it was discontinued AND 2) it has to be the right LENGTH because you cant just hem it - although i am certain fancy seamstresses can do that and probably take the whole dress apart, but typically davids seems to do only straightforward hemming or bustles.

i may go back and see if i can get that dress on sale if it's discontinued - but it was a good length with me in flat feet, not heels.
ggod luck!!

 

[sambycat]

oh OOPS! all the pics weren't up! the actual last one is the one i bought! heh! i meant the first one out of the DB series!!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

another vote for number one (although they are all beautiful!!)

 

[bellebride116]

Definitely 1... is that Maggie Sottero?

 

[Rebclay]

You look absolutely stunning in dress 1. Good luck with shopping!

 

[crystalllize]

Number 1 is absolutely beautiful, as is the last dress from David's Bridal. You look stunning!

(And just as a side note, the second dress is my dress!!! I was so excited when I realized it! LOL)

 

[pezaddict231]

I think definitely dress #1. The fit is great on you, it has the "Belle" vibe you want, and the material looks so nice and expensive in photos. I think it would also look great with a bolero if you wanted to cover your shoulders in the Church.

 

[Leanne1977]

Definately dress number 2 for me.

 

[wintermouse]

I absolutely LOVE dress #1 and think you look stunning in it!

 

[BecBennett]

Number 1. Definitely number 1

 

[winterhart534]

Gown #1 - by a landslide. It's a lovely color for you and does wonderful things for your bust and waist. You look stunning, go get it!

 

[SheilaHeartsDisney]

# 1 is the best