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Mrs. Snail (formerly Miss Snail), New York/New Jersey Age and Occupation: 26, Make-up artist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Making me happy~ Engagement Date: May 7, 2006 Wedding Date: December 2006 Venue: Rockleigh Country Club, New Jersey About Me: I feel like I've waited so long to officially start the wedding planning process and now I'm all sorts of emotions - overwhelmed, excited, stressed, confused. But I'm a trooper and I have the support of the best friends and family. I hope I'm able to plan an amazing wedding in 6 months that will be talked about years from now.
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I Only Have Eyes For You

June 7th, 2006 @ 10:35 am by Mrs. Snail

I started browsing bridal magazines long before I got engaged, ripping out pages and putting them into a 3 ring binder. There is one picture of a wedding dress I came across while looking through the spring/summer mega wedding gown issue of the knot magazine.

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From the Timeless Bridal Collection, “a strapless dropped waist ball gown with french trim of handmade baby roses, shirred chiffon bust line, and draped skirt” with a $$$$ ($3,001~$5,000) symbol by its description.

I remember my cousin and I squealing over the picture of this dress when we saw it while racing to say the words, “I claim this mine~!!” I promised that this would one day be mine.

I wasn’t going to mention this but my parents and future in-laws expect me to rent a dress. When they said this at the engagement dinner, I almost choked on my food. I’ve had my eyes set on this and only this dress for nearly a year. Obviously I’m not living the celebrity lifestyle –it’s not every day I get to wear something so expensive and I wish they could understand that. As desperately as I want the dress to be mine, I know it’s not going to happen and it really makes me a bit sad.

My wedding dress requirements:

  • ball gown or full A-line. I want anything that’ll make my waistline look tiny.
  • strapless and corset-like bodice
  • dropped waist

I want something that’ll look delicate, soft, simple and romantic without crazy sequin/embroidery. I’m not sure if I’ll find anything I love on a budget, but I hope I can.

*keeping my eyes shut & fingers crossed*

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6 Responses to “I Only Have Eyes For You”

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SkiChik

Who knows, maybe you’ll be able to rent that same dress for less than 1000?! I’ve heard of brides get some really great deals on designer dresses when they rent them. Good luck!

 
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Mrs. Bee (message)  3,261 posts, Sugar bee

I think you can get a dress designed just like that for under $1500!

 
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Jane

Must, must, go to Bridal Garden in New York - HUGE selection of styles, great designers, and proceeds go to charity, and most for less than $1000. I went there with a friend for her wedding and was greatly impressed by their selection. May be able to donate it back for a large tax write-off.

 
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Nannersp

That’s an awesome dress! No wonder you fell in love with it!

 
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Miss Caterpillar

I guarantee you will be able to find the dress of your dreams for less than $1,000. I haunt “The Dress” board on the knot (which is not overly friendly, but whatever), and I’m always seeing girls who are getting their dresses for a steal!

 
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Connie

I am selling my wedding dress from Timeless Bridal….it is almost exactly what you posted above. I paid $3,500…
I was hoping to get $1,500 but I am a little negotiable. The dress is absolutely beautiful and mint. The dress is in White French Organza. If you send me an email..I can send you a picture.
waeone@aol.com

 


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