Weddingbee Blog

Different from you, I wanted IVORY. White made me look yellow. Haha. So I tried on probably 5 gowns, and found the right one. Of course, it was in white, so I ordered it in ivory. But if I were you, I’d probably look around a little more and then get the ivory if it’s perfect in every other way. Which dress is it?

I went to 11 stores and tried on over 100 dresses! (I realize I’m extremely anal). I found the “best one” and stopped looking. Because NOTHING fit correctly, I didn’t fall in love with anything. There came a point when I realized that I had to just pick the one I liked the most and move on- which is what I did. I’m also glad I waited until I explored all my options before doing so because it was at the 10th store that I found my dress.

With regards to the white-vs-ivory question, I would look at the dress and hold it up to the color your fiance or bridesmaids will be wearing. In many cases an ivory dress looks white when it’s not next to something bright white.

Since I live in a college town with only bridal shop (that is out of my price range), I was only able to look online at dresses for a while. So, I had a really good idea of what I wanted going to try on dresses for the first time and I ended up only trying on one and finding The One.

I feel your pain! I tried on over 80 gowns, and the one I finally chose was ivory, although I really wanted white. White just doesn’t look good on a lot of skin tones, so ivory may be more flattering anyways. And unless it’s a dark, cream ivory, no one will be able to tell when you’re wearing it. Step away from looking and shopping for a couple days and see which dress you keep thinking of.

i went to about a half dozen stores and tried on over 100 dresses. in one store, i just went up and down the row, trying them all on.

ultimately, i had to compromise on my dress. I got the dress i wanted in the color mom and sister wanted. but really, i didn’t — and don’t — think it was the worse thing that could happen.

whats weird is i think i found my dress and i havent even tried a single one on yet. i found it online at a store thats only in north carolina (im in texas) but ive sent the link to my mom and my sister (the only people who will see it before THE DAY) and i think about it every time i envision my wedding day. its got all the details i love and the price is unbeatable.

i know that its silly to order it without considering other dresses, especially because i look forward to shopping with my family and waiting for them to cry over how beautiful i am so, when i go to try dresses on, i’ll try dresses with the same neckline, train, etc. as the one i like online, to make sure it does flatter my body.

I went to 5 wedding stores. When I tried my 15th dress, I knew it was what I was looking for. I fell in love with it and immediately ordered the dress. I think you know it’s the dress for you because there is no doubt in your mind and you just kept stop thinking about it =).