Third Time’s The Charm
August 21st, 2008 @ 3:19 pm by Mrs. Cherry Pie
For those of you following the saga of my dress, you’ll remember that what was lost was found, and we questioned to V or not to V?
Well, all the drama has passed like clouds on a summer’s day. My dress is done, complete, finis! I went in for my third and final fitting (more of an approval than a fitting) on Monday and returned home with a car full of silky goodness…
That’s my dress with its new V back and adjusted straps. Soooo comfortable and silky! The photos above are relatively close to what my gown will look on our wedding day, with two critical differences:
- It will be pressed to take out the extra-wrinkliness
- It will be buttoned, adding an extra half inch to an inch of “cinch” around my torso
As you can see, my boobies are much better supported. I’ve had cups sewn into the front and I am wearing my Natural Bra, bought for cheap off of Graveyard Mall. Here, it’s just sitting in the cups, not actually stuck to my bewbs with tape:
And there are the earrings made by a local jeweler to match my necklace!
What do you think of my new headpiece? It’s an ivory velvet flower with grassy centre and pheasant feathers:
I still have my veil, and I am planning to wear it during the ceremony, either with the flower underneath, or without the flower, which I will add when I remove the veil for the reception.
So, this is a rough draft of my final wedding look. I just have to clean up the dress, put on makeup, and have my hair done. HOLY CRAP, I’M READY TO BE A BRIDE!!!
What do you think?
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36 Responses to “Third Time’s The Charm”
Fantastique! You look amazing - how awesome is it to have your “vision” complete?!
You are going be such a beautiful bride. Gorgeous dress!
LOOOOOOOOOOOVE it! You look amazing! And I definitely like the V!
BEAUTIFUL! I LOVE the new flower - I think the pheasant feathers make a nice touch.
You are beautiful!
You look gorgeous! This was actually one of my favorite dresses I tried on too, however, I thought the back was a little boring for my taste, but I LOVE that you spiced it up with the V.
Funny this is, I decided on Lavina by Maggie Sottero, which has a straight across back as well. I might just look into adding a little V myself.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Stunning!
I like the idea of wearing your veil and then switching it out for the flower.
Love your flower! Where’s it from?
You look absoutely gorgeous. Best of Luck.
i absolutely love this dress
Good choice on the V back… it’s looks great! Your gonna make a gourgeous bride!
I can’t wait to try on my Pronovias dress, it’s due in tomorrow! YIPEEEE!
Stunning!!!
OOOHHH… I love everything about it! The whole she-bang!
Looks great!
FABULOUS! For sure. I’m serious, I gasped - at work no less 
I love the way it turned out, it fits you perfectly!
and I’m loving the flower in your hair!
The back of your dress came out beautifully. You look fantastic!
So gorgeous, love how it turned out. The flower/feather combo is fab!!!! Not sure if it will work with the hairstyle you’re wearing on the day, but if you wear it more on the side it would look pretty sassy. 
So the dress is gorgeous, naturally–you look so at ease in it, which is what matters most, and that means you will look beautiful on the big day…
…but I am seriously DROOLING over those accessories. I LOVE the lariait necklace, I love the earrings, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the headpiece. I literally just purchased a pheasant hat pad this morning, and I love the rustic charm of yours–it’s so perfect for your event!
Sorry, had to gush.
I love it! I am curious to know if you considered using an independent seamstress vs. LBE and which you would choose if you had to do it over again?
You are hot! The v-back worked out perfectly with your buff physique…rock on Cherry Pie!
I love the V! So gorgeous, it looks just perfect on you!
The V looks great on your dress! Beautiful!
@Tjada: I didn’t really consider an independent seamstress– they never present that as an option and honestly, I had so many other things on my mind that I didn’t want to try!
I just tried this same dress on today and it amazing! I’m torn between this and another. It looks so fabulous on you! And I love what you did with the V! Congrats!
Where is the headpiece from? I’m thinking about rocking some feathers myself.
I have purchased the same dress. I am just trying to work out which crinoline to add underneath. Which did you choose?
oh, i also must ask - are you having a bustle?
@Lisa: Hi Lisa! I had a French bustle put onto the dress– very simple. I did not purchase any crinoline for the dress. It comes with a layer of crinoline– among three other slip layers. My feeling was that it didn’t need anything else, and La Belle Elaine’s didn’t suggest crinoline either.
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About Me: I think of life as a journey and I love the places it's taking me! I went to school to study Magazine Journalism, ended up with a second major in Japanese language, and now work at a company that makes software for libraries. I love writing, computers, photography, and the great outdoors. I spend most of my time playing Guitar Hero and Rock Band or geeking out online with Mr. Cherry Pie. I'm happiest when I'm on the road, especially traveling abroad, or just nesting quietly at home with my sweetie, who is a fabulous cook and bakes a delicious rendition of a certain cherry-filled dessert!
I love the V, good choice!