Wedding Blog
You know that gorgeous song, ‘At Last’, by Etta James? The one that just makes your heart melt each time you hear it, even if it’s the umpteenth time? Yeah, that’s the one.
A lot of people use it as one of their wedding songs—to serenade them at the rehearsal dinner, to walk down the aisle to, or dance their first dance to. But me? I could NOT get that song out of my head the other day…
… the day I finally bought my bridesmaids’ dresses, that is!
Yep. After much pavement pounding, stressing out, extensive online shopping and a trip south of the border, I came full circle and found my bridesmaid dresses—at last—at a store right here in my hometown.
Argh!!!
I guess everything happens for a reason though.
One day Mr. Breezy and I were at a mall called Park Royal, and as he headed off to the video game store, I said I’d just pop my head into RW & Co. and meet him in five minutes.
Then I saw them, and I rushed back to find him.
“Do you think they’re ok?” I whispered anxiously, hoping he would approve.
“Yeah, they’re nice,” he said, “try one on.”
(Mr. Breezy played with the camera settings, as he tried to capture the ‘real’ color of the dress.)
It was simple, with a twist: little frills of crinoline at the top…
…and at the bottom (which I’m still not sure if we’re going to leave on or cut off… what do you think?).
And what’s more, they were strapless but came with detachable straps! How awesome is that?
And the best part of it all?
They were $98 each! If you will recall, Mr Breezy and I had decided to buy the dresses for our bridesmaids since they were shelling out so much just to be at our wedding in the Dominican Republic. So, finding affordable dresses made us verrry happy.
But wait… Did I say they were $98?
Oops, I meant they were $29.95. Oh, SNAP!
I think I may have just bought the cheapest bridesmaid dresses in the history of the universe! As if THAT weren’t enough, when I took them home, I realized…
… they match the color of my wedding shoes one-hundred-and-ten-percent!
I guess all the pain and angst we went through finding these dresses really was worth it, because they turned out to be perfect in the end.
I think my three bridesmaids will be pleased. I wish I could show you pictures of them wearing their dresses, but I have to ship them to New York, Toronto and Calgary this week, so I think you’ll have to wait ’till November to see those pictures.
Did you find your bridesmaid dresses by total fluke? Do I take the trophy for most affordable bridesmaid dresses of the century, or do you?
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Ok, those are adorable, that’s an amazing price and your shoes are H O T! They are a perfect match!
My vote is to take off the crinoline at the bottom, but that’s just a personal pref. Either way they are going to be perfect!
how perfect! They are very cute. Note: “crinoline” is a historical horsehair/wire cage skirt structural undergarment. I think you mean “tulle.” 
Ps, love your shoes!
Those are REALLY cute, and what a great price. You definately did very well in the BM dress department.
OMG Ms. SeaBreeze, you found their dresses! I am super excited for you. I want my bridesmaids to wear a purple too - more of a plum color and am already having difficulty finding the proper shade. Your story is inspiring 
WOW - awesome find! Those dresses are adorable and the price is amazing! I can’t believe how well they match your shoes, too!
gorgeous!! what an incredible find, too!
i think it would look cuter w/o the frillies on the bottom though. i think one edge with the frills is plenty
how AWESOME that it matches your wedding shoes… so serendipitous!
oh how exciting! They match those shoes perfectly! You found a steal… lucky you.
I am so happy for you- that is an awesome price, they are super cute and I cannot believe they match your wedding shoes exactly!
Great find!!! I think the tulle at the bottom is cute!
OMG. Those are perfect. And I love love love the tulle. It’s a bit brighter than the purple I’m looking for for my bm dresses, or else I’d be on a plane to visit you RIGHT NOW.
Super cute! I BTW personally like the frills at the bottom.
*bows down to your champion shopping skills!*
i agree - you should defo leave the tulle on the bottom; it gives it a more finished (albeit spicy) look
That is amazing first the price and that they match your shoes. The fates were with you in your search. Congrats.
They are very very pretty! And, I kind of like the little frills on the bottom, pretty cute. But I must say, my bridesmaids dresses were cheaper. 20 dollars. Woot! I love me some bargain shoppin’.
awesome!! i love the frills!
WOW, what a great find! And how awesome that the color matches exactly with your shoes. I agree with the others, I like the look of the tulle at the bottom.
the dress is perfect. they have those little details you would think it cost $295.
@MissKakes: I was originally thinking more of a plum color too but that was truly impossible so I took what I could get. With all the purple in the stores now though, I think you’ll be more successful!
@Miss Hot Cocoa: Except I got the last ones in all of Canada. Boo-yah.
@mrshudson: Wa-wa-wee-wah! 20 bucks??? You win!
I love that dress! It’s so cute! With an even more attractive price tag! Lucky you! And the fact that they match your wedding shoes…well, it was fate! 
FABULOUS. And leave the crinoline at the bottom, it’s super cute!
OH MY GOSH!! HOW PERFECT! It was good karma that came back to you, the colors are a perfect match and perfect price!! I love the crinoline at the bottom too keep it!
holy crap… I’m feeling a bit guilty our dresses arent on sale:( and PERFECT MATCH! woohoo!
What an awesome deal! I personally don’t really care for the tulle at the bottom. I like it at the top though!
@Miss Shortcake: How did I miss this comment? Of course you’re right, it’s tulle, not crinoline! D’oh. I think my mind is still in ‘Other Boleyn Girl’ land (loved that movie!).
Hmm, maybe I need to do a poll about the tulle on the bottom. Now I’m REALLY torn as to whether to keep it or cut it off…
I love the tulle, I think its really cute, especially if they are doing a neutral shoe… have you asked your maids what they think? I would go with what their preference is b/c wearing tulle is probably a very personal choice depending on how girlie of a girl you are! What a great find, though– I looove the fact that they match your wedding shoes!!! Completely darling.
What a satisfying end to your bridesmaid dress saga! Keep the tulle!
Those are perfect!! I love them!! I think you should keep the tille!!
Pretty! I personally would lose the tulle at the bottom — it’s a bit too prom for my taste.
Those are SO cute. I had a similar exciting experience. My MOH and I went to Macys just to try on a couple dress to start to get a feel and we found the most perfect dresses!
They are the greatest shade of yellow and were on clearance from 140$ to 66$.
Where are your adorable purple ones from? I love that they match your shoes too- how wonderful!
Great work, Miss Sea Breeze! The dress could not be more perfect. (I like the tulle.) Isn’t wedding planning such a roller coaster ride?!
woo-hoo! after traipsing alllllllll over the place, i’m glad you found such a great deal on a style that is great.
to me, the tulle at the bottom says ‘young and flirtatious’ whereas, sans-tulle, it would be a bit more sophisticated. i love the tulle at the top, though! oh, and looking back with your dress, i think sans-tulle might be the better move.
I say remove the tulle. It’s cute at the top though. I can’t believe that they match your shoes so perfectly. The stars were definitely aligned for you.
holy crap balls, what an amazing deal! and they match so perfectly! your bridesmaids are going to be hot hot hot!
Great work on finding cute AND affordable dresses. BTW, I’m totally jealous of your wedding shoes.
i love the ending to your story! congratulations! and i think you should leave the crinoline on!
Love those dresses!! and I vote to take the tulle off the bottom….the top is PERFECT and I think it would look super classy with just that.
Keep the tulle! And I love them!
They’re perfect! And I can’t believe that price! I’ve totally enjoyed reading about your dress saga. (Probably because I’m in the middle of my own dress saga for my sister’s wedding!)
i’d lose the tulle, like a previous user commented it is a little promish. the fit of the dress is super classic without it and would remain timeless in photos.
great find!
wow, and i thought mine were a good deal at $45!
their shoes were $2.50 though.
love the dress, it’s perfect!! i say keep the tulle!
Those are hot and I love them! My vote: Keep the tulle
love the dress and the perfect match but I vote to lose the tulle! I’m with the comment that it’s a bit too prom.
first of all, the dresses are adorable. the best things come to those who wait and about the tulle - i’d let the girls chose. take a vote. after all, they get to wear them!
secondly, ms. sea breeze, you have the potential to be my savior (at least of my mental health)! i’m seriously considering a caribbean destination wedding, but i’m clueless. i have tons of questions, and i’d love your wisdom and advice. if you don’t mind, and you can find some time, my email address is jlwhite5@liberty.edu. i hope to hear from you!
The dresses are fabulous!!!! And they look like they cost way more than $30…or $98 for that matter. But please, remove the tulle from the bottom…i think it “cheapens” the look of the dress.
Great find!!!!
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Mrs. Sea Breeze, Vancouver/Dominican Republic
Age in 2008 and Occupation: 30, Communications Manager
Fiance's Age in 2008 and Occupation: 29, Experiential Marketing Director
Engagement Date: October 6, 2007
Wedding Date: November, 2008
Blogging Since: July 17, 2008
Venue: Majestic Colonial Resort, Punta Cana
About Me: Planning a destination wedding by the sea should be (oh no she di-in't…) a breeze (…*sigh* yep, she did) but when you've never been to the Caribbean, your powers of imagination are really put to the test. Luckily, I'm 90% resourceful, creative optimist (and kooky, neurotic practicalist-if-that's-a-word for the other ten). Other than writing about our week-long celebration of family, friends, laughter and love, I adore books, shoes and… you guessed it… long walks on the beach.
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