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Ok, so you’ve seen all of the dresses that I tried on now (or most of them anyway), here are the five finalists that I narrowed it down to:
1. Casablanca
2. Nicole Miller
3. Lambert Creations - Katarine
4. Lambert Creations
5. Lambert Creations
… and the winner is… (insert trumpet solo here) dress #4 by Lambert Creations!!!! Here are some more pictures of the dress from my first fitting.
There was just something about this dress for me. I didn’t want to get it because it was actually $2,400 and I set my price limit at $2,000… but it kept creeping into my mind and I actually started having dreams about it! I really did try to talk myself out of it, but my gut was just telling me to get this dress. In the end, my gut overcame my fiscal conscience and I gave in and bought it.
I think one of the things that I love about this dress is that I’ve never seen it before, and I am, in fact, the first American bride to wear it. 
I guess that makes me feel cool or something, hehe. But in all seriousness, I have always danced to the beat of my own drummer in life, and I didn’t like the idea of having the same dress as thousands of other girls. My mother calls this quality in me “being contrary” and she’s probably right. I’ve always gotta do things my own way. Ah well… it’s a beautiful dress regardless of my motives.
So ladies, what do you think of THE dress? Would you have picked the same one if you were me? How did you know when you found the right dress?
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I love the dress! Before I saw your final decision, I said #4 in my head. It is so beautiful on you!
when i saw that picture, i thought OOOOH PREEEETY!!!! It is beautiful and different and totally special You will look beautiful.
It’s beautiful! We have very similar tastes in wedding gowns
did you try http://www.pearlsplace.com to see if they had it in their store? you might be able to save half the price on it!
Haha! I did the same thing as the first poster…I said, no, no, no, OHHHHHHHH….and then no….Great choice! I especially love the bottom of the skirt.
i totally chose #4!!
#4 was my favorite of your top five- I LOVE it! Just beautiful… and it looks beautiful on you! Good choice!
The lace detail is so beautiful!!! It loos wonderful on you!
Oops — looks, not loos…
excellent choice!!
You look great! I do have to know, though… how much was that Nicole Miller dress (if you recall)? I might just like it for me!
Yes, I chose #4, too!
That was my choice out of all your dresses since you started posting! Umm, I think I’m jealous now..;-)
I was totally gunning for number 4! You look stunning in it… Love the dress….
Great choice! Looks great. And soooo cool with the 1st american bride thing. Congrats.
As soon as I saw it, I said “Please let it be #4!!!” I’m so glad it is. It’s beautiful and fits you perfectly!
Congrats!
I thought #4 too before seeing which one you’d gotten. It’s SO lovely! Happy gown to you!
i had hoped you picked #4 and i’m glad i was right. lol, not that i get a prize or anything but it just looked amazing on you. i love it!
I’m so glad you chose #4. It was my favorite followed by #1. It’s so French looking and I like how it’s a unique design. Great choice!!!
like several other posters, i had picked #4 as i was scrolling down.
i love your dress. good pick
ditto on the above posts that said #4 was the one in my head too before you revealed your final choice. I think it was worth the extra money since it was “the dress” for you.
Miss Rad –
OK. Now I’m in love with your dress. Where else do they sell this line? You can pm me at michelle.burhenn [at] gmail [dot] com
That was my favorite too! Very pretty.
very pretty~
i also decided #4 was my favorite b4 scrolling down and saw your decision. great choice!!!
I am so glad you picked this one - it was my favorite out of the ones you tried on. It looks absolutely stunning on you!
I totally thought #4 looked best on you, before I saw what you chose! It’s gorgeous.
Wow, #4 looks great on you! I love the ruffle detail on the bottom, and you look simply elegant sitting on the bench!
Had to go back and read all of the Adventures - ha! Glad you found the the one that suits you the best! I have yet to go on my own first adventure….
Kinda curious, ’cause it looks exactly like the kind of dress I’m drawn to for myself, what style the #1 Casablanca dress is…..??
I thought number 4 before I saw your pick too, good choice!
Beeaaauuuttiful dress, and I love your bird necklace, it’s wonderful. If you don’t mind me asking, where did you get it?
JessicaMay — thanks! the bird necklace is from Urban Outfitters.
I know I’m late to the discussion here, but I just wanted to say you picked a beautiful dress!!
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Mrs. Radish, Chicago/Syracuse
Age and Occupation: 27, Executive Assistant/Journalism Student/Musician
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Anthropologist/Musician
Engagement Date: December 20, 2005
Wedding Date: August 18, 2007
Blogging Since: June 26, 2007
Venue: The Wellington House in Fayetteville, NY
About Me: Mr. Radish and I are both from upstate New York, so we are planning a wedding in Syracuse from about 700 miles away. When I’m not obsessing about our wedding I play the cello in my band (which Mr. Radish is in too), read as much as I can, sleep even more, travel whenever possible, and try to find time to have fun with my friends. I’m also working on finishing up my journalism degree with a concentration in environmental reporting and I’m the VP of my campus Amnesty International chapter… so I’m a pretty busy bee.
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