It could be long or short, ivory, pink, mint green, wiggle skirt or full skirt, 1950s or 1980s, sleeves or no sleeves, strapless...I just want a pretty dress that fits!
We went to a few vintage shops around Minneapolis and most had only a handful of fancy dresses - I didn't realize how few are stocked...I guess that's because I've never really needed a fancy dress before.
After a mid-morning bloody mary, we then went to a a boutique that specializes in vintage wedding dresses, but because you need to make an appointment to actually try them on, we stayed for only a few minutes. The dresses there range from $300 to $2800, so I am thinking about making an appointment and seeing if I can find anything that will fit
This is my current debacle: I want to find a pretty dress, ideally vintage, that fits. However, I was aiming to spend under $500. Is that crazy? I know that this is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and that money shouldn't really matter, but in the end, it's a dress I am going to wear for one day, and I don't want to spend a months' salary on a dress. (You know me, and I am THRIFTY.)
I am going to definitely have a round 2 (and maybe 3 and 4) of dress shopping. Who knew it would be this hard?
Love to you, dears!
S.S.
Wedding dress shopping sounds so fun (esp if bloody mary's are involved), but frustrating at the same time. I think its great that you have such an open minded approach! I think your dream dress/ spending limit is do-able! I also wonder if you found a nice dress in another color, if its possible to bleach it white, or off white? Maybe that's a no-no in the dress world haha,but I am thrifty too and that may open up some more possibilities! I can keep my eyes open while thrifting too if you want! :)
ReplyDeleteOh,I do not envy you. $500 is a totally do-able budget though! My dress ended up being the most expensive part of my wedding but vintage dresses were out of the question for me. If all else fails Ebay has a ton of vintage wedding dresses
ReplyDeleteAww, as frustrating as I'm sure it can be, take your time and enjoy the hunt! I can't wait to see what you end up picking. :)
ReplyDeleteOh bummer you didn't find one that fits - but maybe there will be some at the shop you make an appointment at!! I know you will find the right one!
ReplyDeleteSide note - Via's is amazing! A little spendy for this thrifty girl but I loved looking through the goodies they had!
Wedding dress shopping sounds terribly stressful. I'm glad you were able to fit in a bloody mary. You deserved it. I hope you find the perfect dress and I hope the process of finding it doesn't include too much frustration. Good luck, pal.
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is so exciting!!
ReplyDelete-Kati
That vintage wedding dress shop sounds like a dream. I wish I would have gone the vintage route...but being that I got married almost 9 years ago, finding one around was not really an option (it's amazing how much thrift and vintage shops have evolved since then!) I think my sister got her wedding gown for around that much - though it was not vintage, it was beautiful and very bohemian...so I think that is a doable amount. Best wishes with the hunt Amanda :-)
ReplyDeleteoh gosh, that would be so fun! i haven't had a chance yet to do this. good luck with everything and don't let it get too stressful! (i have heard people get on edge about these things!)
ReplyDeletelindsey louise
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I think that's a totally doable budget- especially since you are open to so many styles! You can do it, just be patient. Sounds like you are having fun with it, at least! I love all of these photos you found :)
ReplyDeleteNot crazy at all. My Dress was 200 dollars - I didn't buy vintage though. What I did was buy a bridemaids dress and pick it out in a cream color. It was inexpensive AND had pockets - seroiusly awesome. Plus, I got to pick from like 5 different shades of white.
ReplyDelete<3 katherine
of corgis and cocktails
Thank you so much for your sweet comment!
ReplyDeleteI don't really prefer a certain brand - I just look what colour looks best on the packaging, haha. This time L'Oréal won me over (and it was on offer)!
-Kati
Best of luck with the search!! I'm sure you'll find the perfect dress!
ReplyDeleteThis is so exciting!!
ReplyDeletethe first time is just for feeling out the water, right?? don't fret, my friend.
ReplyDeleteHey...I actually had the same issue where I couldn't find ANYTHING that I liked that was in my size and price range. So I had a seamstress make mine custom--custom design, custom fit!!! TOTAL with fabric, I spent $600. I'd be happy to refer you on to the lovely lady who sewed mine, she was absolutely fantastic! I can send you some photos too...
ReplyDelete<3 Cambria
jupefashion.blogspot.com
Lovely pics
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