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Mrs. Bird of Paradise, New Orleans Age and Occupation in '06: 26, Graphic Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Operations Manager Engagement Date: November 28, 2005 Wedding Date: November 18, 2006 About Me: The wedding is around the corner and planning has been a blast! I've enjoyed nearly every detail obsessed minute of it and I can't imagine what I did with my time before all of this! I can't wait for our wonderful day and the rest of my life with Mr. Soon-to-be Bird of Paradise.
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The One

October 4th, 2006 @ 1:18 pm by Mrs. Bird of Paradise

The gown, that is…

By request, here’s the scoop on my bridal gown. It’s Reem Acra’s “Enchanting” and I purchased it at Louise Blum in Houston. Sure, I could have easily purchased it in New Orleans at Town & Country, but really the service at Louise Blum doesn’t even compare!! Love that place! And not once have I regretted the decision to purchase it out of state. Yes, it does suck every once in a while that we have to make a 4 hour drive to Houston and 4 hours back for a fitting, or the veil or the bridesmaid dresses. But, whatever. I love that place, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat!

Louise Blum
1801 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 77056-3807
713.622.5571

Here’s some shots of the gown up close.

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From my first of 3 fittings:

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24 Responses to “The One”

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Jayme

love it- the beading, the train, everything

 
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Miss Lily

I can’t decide if I like the back or the front more– they are both stunning. The detail is incredible. Love it!

 
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Samantha

that is beautiful!

 
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janie

it’s beaaaaaaaaaaaaauuuUUUtiful!

 
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LL

such a gorgeous dress!!! congrats!

 
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Miss Plum

goooooooorgeoussssss!!!!!

 
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Mary

I also got married in a Reem, and I love it!

 
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Tea

i loved the detail on the back. it’s gorgeous

 
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kp

I thought it was a Reem Acra beauty, but just wanted to confirm! Thanks for sharing the beautiful pics from your fitting! Your gown is simply divine!!!!!

 
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Miss Bird of Paradise

it is! once i saw that silk fabric, i was hooked!

 
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Jasmine

I thought it was a Reem too! How fitting thats it name was Enchanting and you looked so very enchanting in your pictures too! I took similar pictures in my Reem Magnolia in a manoresque setting but nothing compares to those beautiful trees you had in your background!

 
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AC

You’re going to SO love wearing a Reem on your wedding day! Congratulations — it looks perfect on you! :o)

 
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tristan

So pretty!!

 
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kanipark

wow… just beautiful…

 
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Aim

wow its gorgeous!

 
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Ophelia

wow.. I especially like the back of the dress!

 
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llamette

oh!! so gorgeous!!!!

 
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pam

i’m guessing you don’t live in new orleans, unless you drive VERY FAST to houston. :)

gorgeous dress, btw!

 
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Miss Bird of Paradise

ha! no. a few hours away :)

 
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Jen

I hated my experience at Louise Blum… glad you didn’t and found a lovely gown!

 
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Jenny McLaughlin

Hi. I did a google search for this dress and found your blog. I wore this dress at my wedding in 2004 and I still absolutely adore it. I wanted to give you a quick piece of advice though- my favorite part of the dress was the beading on the train. When my mom bustled it for our reception, she accidently did it the wrong way and the beading didn’t show. Make sure you have someone with you at your fitting to learn how to do it correctly. It will be worth it! Congratulations and enjoy your big day! Jenny Mac Jenny Mc196@aol.com

 
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Jenny McLaughlin

oops JennyMc196@aol.com

 
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Miss Bird of Paradise

oh, that’s wonderful to hear jenny. i’m still in love with it thus far. thanks for the advice!!

 


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