Wedding Blog
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Let’s face it. This dress thing is never going to end. I’m fairly confident that by the time my wedding day rolls around, I’ll have at least 6 or 7 cheap-but-pretty dresses hanging in my closet demanding that I make a choice.
I feel like I’m really jerking everyone around. Myself, mom, FMIL, and all of you. I find a dress, I say, “HEY GUYS, I FOUND MY DRESS!” Then a day, a week, a month later, I find another dress. I hope you’ll bear with me. This on-going process has really helped me to think about what kind of wedding day garb I like and want.
So without further delay, on to the “meat” of this post. I like my white eyelet dress a lot. It’s fun, flirty, flowy, comfy, and at $14, it is definitely budget-friendly. Here it is again (I took better pictures).
As a reminder, this is an American Living dress. It’s from JCPenney. It retails at $100, but the website has it for $75, and it was even cheaper in the store.
I was perfectly happy with this dress… until I was chatting with my mom one day.
She said, “Do you still have that old white sundress?” And the memory came back. (Am I the only girl who can’t remember what’s in her closet? 
) Years ago, I bought a white sundress. I loved the thing, but where do you wear a white sundress? Pretty much the only place I’d wear a sundress at all would be to a wedding, and white is generally not the recommended guest apparel color. I think it’s very flattering though, so I kept it. And kept it. And kept it. And dug it out of the closet at my mom’s suggestion. Now check it out.
This is a Bisou Bisou dress from JCPenney. I bought it three or four years ago, so unfortunately I can’t give you a current store source. What do we think of this dress, hive?
I really have no need to have a brand new outfit. While I wouldn’t want to wear “just any old thing” from my closet, I think this dress is something special. I bought it because I liked it, but I’ve had scant opportunity to wear it. And though I’ve moved three times since the purchase, I haven’t been able to bring myself to donate it (as I do with most clothes that have gone unworn for extended periods). Perhaps I didn’t know it yet, but it was waiting to be my wedding dress. (Or, perhaps I just thought I looked pretty hot in it, so I kept it. LOL.)
While I still can’t put definite closure on my dress-hunt (I am way too indecisive for that), this dress is now my front-runner. I think it looks great, my mom and FMIL think so too, and Mr. Mary Jane agrees. I am keeping the American Living dress, too. It was cheap, it’s forgiving (I tend to gain/lose a few pounds pretty frequently) and it could come in handy for our after-party (I’ll talk about this soon, promise!) or another event.
I see/read about a lot of brides buying new outfits for various events related to their weddings. A new shower dress, new rehearsal dress, and of course, a new wedding dress. Let’s pretend for a minute that you already had a great wedding dress in your closet. You’ve had it for years and have barely worn it, and it’s perfect for the bridal look you’re envisioning. But a wedding is one of the few times in your life where no one judges you for spending hundreds or thousands on a brand new, wear-it-once dress. Would you be willing to “miss out” on that experience? Or would you still feel compelled to go out and buy something new?
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Miss MJ - the strapless dress is perfect! Just look how different your smile is when you have that dress on! While, sure it’s great to buy something new, I think you’ve already got the perfect dress in your closet!
I think you look adorable in both dresses, but I love the first dress best! I think the neckline and straps are really flattering on you, and I like the slight V in the back. But maybe I’m biased, because eyelet is a theme in my wedding!
You look happier in your “old” sundress! It shows in your face and your posture. Would you consider buying a cute piece of jewelry — or fun new underthings — to go with a dress you already own?
I love the strapless dress. And by the looks of the picture, you feel more confident and pretty in it! I think it doesn’t matter if the dress is new or old. Whatever makes you look and feel your best is what you should wear. I personally wanted a new dress because I never went to any of my school dances/proms so it was important for me to have a new, pretty, fancy dress. But if I were having a court house wedding and I had a super fab dress hanging in my closet that made me feel beautiful, that’s what I would wear!
love the strapless dress!
Love the strapless dress and I can tell you feel more confident in it. I think it’s really pretty and you look adorable! I’d wear it.
I agree that you look much happier in your old dress, and it looks great on you!! I agree you should wear that dress
The strapless dress is definitely more flattering. But, either way you go, the accessories are what is going to make the outfit! We need pictures with shoes! and jewelry!
I love the strapless sundress! I like how it shows of your neckline and shoulders. I think I would definately wear something I already owned if it fit the bridal look.
I like the sundress 100X better. I think it’s way more flattering through your waist- especially from the side.
Hi! I’ve been following your dress posts, and I think so far I like the dress witht the straps best for this occasion! I feel that its a bit more formal but not too formal, the sundress is definately cute but i don’t think for your nuptuls. Also i say keep looking until you are 100% sure its what you want to wear! Don’t just settle, i know you don’t want a super dressy dress, but it’s still your big day no matter the size of the event and you deserve to look and most importantly FEEL your best!!
If you want to keep searching keep on searching in my opinion!
For my weddign i literaly drove all my family/friends/co-works bonkers over my hair dilemma and until i got it right i just kept going, looking back i’m so happy I did! Can’t wait to see which one you end up going with!!
They’re both adorable! I personally like the first one in a side-by-side comparison, but I agree that your smile is definitely bigger in the strapless number.
Remember, too, that for other people’s weddings you could throw on a bright colored cardigan/jacket/shawl over either of these without seeming like you’re wearing white to someone’s wedding.
You DO look happier in the second dress! DO it! You look incredible!!!
I think your face in that last set of pictures says it all. The old sundress is so cute on you and I think that it fits you better and makes you look better than the “new” sundress. Go for it!! Maybe you can find a cute necklace or earrings to go with it, or a cardigan and a cute veil. You will look really amazing!
The strapless dress fits you perfectly! You could dress it up with a fun necklace and cute shoes.
Hands down the sundress! You look FAB and even more confident in it Miss Mary Jane!
The first one for sure!! I didn’t read so I apologize but just glimpsing at the photos the 1st one hands down!
I LOVE THE OLD DRESS!! The details are finer and you look exceptionally hot in it. I see nothing wrong with wearing what you have. I wore an old white sundress for my shower!!! Looking good is the experience you want (more so than spending a sick amount of money, IMHO<–why did I just do text-speak like a 14 year old girl?).
Miss MJ - I had to laugh when I read the “Yep.” in the title of your post. You are too cute!
While the $14 dress looks great on you, I have to agree that the strapless sundress is a much better choice for a wedding. I love it on you!
You look beautiful in both, but the sundress is the better choice. The look on your face and the way you are standing in it, make it clear that you are much happier in that one. With a cute pair of shoes and a (maybe) a flower in your hair you would have an amazing bridal outfit. Who knew you had an awesome outfit sitting in your closet??
I think I could do without the expensive dress, as long as I got the chance to try a few on. Though sadly, I do not own a white dress of any kind.
I agree with the above, the second “old” dress is awesome!! 
You can always use the ‘new’ dress for other wedding-related events.
sundress? Now that is a great idea! Maybe what is throwing you off is not having shoes? How about trying on different shoes with your sundres, that way you can get a better mental picture. And, no, you are not driving us bonkers…I went through the same back and forth what do I wear? as you are right now. What helped me decide was our location. Once we found it, I knew which of the 5 dresses to pick and now I am just waiting for the wedding day. Good luck and keep us posted.
they both look nice, and i do think the strapless one looks best on you. but neither of them seem like ‘the dress’ yet. go out and buy yourself something special (you certainly don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars on it). but buy something that makes you feel like the bridal version of yourself.
I vote for the second dress - you were holding onto it for a reason, and it makes your face light up in those photos!
I like the strapless on you…
You can even change it up a bit if you dont want it to feel old…you can change out the string and put a flower or even add lace to it, if you want to make it feel a bit new!
But either way totally digging the strapless on you
The strapless, with a SASH! Think about it. There’s no way you could add one to the first dress since there is a seam right under the bust. But with the strapless sundress, there is a perfect opportunity to jazz it up with an adorable ribbon in your favorite color. I love your red hair and fair skin, so I could picture a pretty green or blue.
Your sundress look soo great on you!! I am 100% on board with your sundress. You look hot!! The fact that you already had it is fate, you are supposed to wear that one! Sorry if I sound crazy I just think it looks fabulous!!
I love the strapless dress, and agree that you look happier in it…. and I feel like with a fun/bold necklace and brightly colored shoes, it would make you shine. From what I know of your personality, the strapless one seems to convey “you” more!
I’m a fan of the first one. I could see you adding a cute belt and matching shoes and it being totally awesome
I wish I could go in my closet and find something to wear for every event, or just one, but I do seem to be the type of person who has to buy something new for every event even though I say I’ll wear it again but never do
The strapeless dress is definitely my favorite — of all the dresses. I can definitely see it as a wedding dress. What’s more, you look happy in it, which is priceless. This dress. Final answer.
I think you look great in both, but you can totally tell you love the sundress in your facial expressions! I think you could dye the $14 dress another color so that you’ll have a chance to wear it more. Go you for having a wedding-worthy dress already in your closet!
I only paid $200 for my dress that actually is a wedding dress, and I don’t feel like I’m missing out by not spending $2000 on it. I feel amazing in it, and thats all that matters.
I like the sentiment in your last two sentences: “Would you be willing to “miss out” on that experience? Or would you still feel compelled to go out and buy something new?”
When did “special” come to mean “new”? I caught myself thinking those words equated, but they don’t. I think it’s because you are buying something specifically for an occasion, and that makes it special. But you can make something special BY WEARING IT ON THE OCCASION. Or just by loving it.
Aside from the fact that the second dress fits you better, if I just look at your face and body in each one, I’d suggest you wear the sundress. I think that it’s special because you already had it — which goes contrary to the common idea that you have to buy it new — and because you didn’t think of it until your mom mentioned it. I love that story!
You’ll have other occasions to buy new clothes, and other occasions to wear white (really). I don’t think it matters where you got the dress or what you paid for it if you love it… that in and of itself makes it special.
And, um, also, the first dress will get caught between your legs when you walk unless you wear a slip because of the way it’s made.
Oh, the only thing I would say about the sundress is that the tie is a little distracting, but you could always tuck that in. Maybe add a nice vintage brooch that was your mothers/grandmothers.
First dress is so cute on you..fits like a glove. I like the second but feel it’s a bit too casual for a city hall/court wedding..The first fits juuust right and would look great with a bouquet and even a small veil!
Very very cute!
I say go with the strapless. It’s not too dressy, it’s faintly reminiscent of wedding gown, and I think it’s much more flattering on you than the eyelet dress - though I’m a sucker for eyelet.
Please do yourself a favor! Go for the sundress! You look so much happier in it too. I agree with the other poster way up there - if it fits your fashion aesthetic, find yourself some lovely matching jewelry (nothing too fine or upmarket to match the gorgeous casualness of this dress) and I can so see a couple of wonderful chunky bracelets on your wrist to go with this sundress.
Now i’m in love with it too!
I LOVE the “old” strapless dress - it’s so flattering and you look happy in it : )
I like the second one… and I’m doing the exact same thing! I bought a cute ivory colored sundress on a whim and have yet to wear it (same wedding is where you wear a sundress but it can’t be white conundrum) so now it’s my wedding dress also, the cut of the strapless dress looks more womanly. It’s kind of easy to cross from cute to cutesy when you’re wearing white eyelet.
I know I’m in the minority here, but I like the dress with the straps much better.
girl, wear the strapless dress. Super cute. Take the other one back and get something else, like cute shoes you can wear again. Or use that money for a lil bouquet/hair flower on wedding day
I love the new “old” dress (the strapless one) on you! It’s very flattering. Pick that one! Please.
strapless!!! You look skinnier in it & it looks more ‘expensive’.
I LOVE the strapless dress on you. It really looks amazing and you wear it well! Go for that one!!
@the introitus:
I agree, I BADLY need shoes and accessories!
@Jo: Good idea. I’ve been eying a lot of cardigans and shrugs lately
@backyardwed: Oh man, if only that were so easy… I’m pretty sure that I’m simply NOT a bride. I’m a woman, a fiance, a soon-to-be wife, a grad student, an employee, and a lot of other things.. but a bride… eh, I just don’t know. For now I’m going to stick with the strapless dress unless something else jumps out at me. I’m really happy with it - haven’t found my eyes wandering like they were after I “chose” each of the other options.
@vanm and AshCat: you know, I was already thinking about cutting off the string-tie and replacing it with a bow or flower type of thing. But I never considered a sash! Oh, the options!
@MissCamera: Dying - good idea! It’s cotton too, so that would probably take pretty well.
I love both dresses, but the strapless does amazing things for your figure. I think it’s a winner!
While I do think the second dress fits way better and looks awesome on you I just think it seems way too casual on its own. If you dress it up with a cute sweater or white jacket or a sash maybe. But it just seems like a beach dress. I know I’m n the minority but for a city hall ceremony I vote for the first with alterations.
strapless!
they both look great but i love the strapless one on you the best. the extra detailing makes it look more dressy, and i second the possibility of a sash or something to jazz it up even more.
The sun dress!!!! It looks great on you and you look so happy in it.
I think the strapless, but that suggestion is probably biased because you look way more happy in the pictures with it on than in the other dress.
I like the first dress w/ the straps. I know some people like the strapless, but it looks too beachy for me…like all you’re missing is a straw hat and a big tote bag. *Sorry*
I definitely like the first dress and I think it would be even prettier with some pink or yellow or a nice pair of really bright-colored heels.
I like the strapless sundress on you. It shows in your face–you look happy and excited in it.
The strapless is the clear winner in my opinion. You look really great in it and from the way you talk about it, it seems as if your heart has already chosen it as the ONE!
I REALLY like the “old” dress. Look at your facial expressions in the two pictures, you’re much happier in the strapless one! Plus you have history with it…
I love, love, LOVE the strapless dress, and totally agree with Miss Cheese - it fits you better and you look so much happier in it, as if you KNOW it’s the dress that will be your wedding dress.
strapless looks more wedding - like
To be honest, your physical attitude in the second dress screams PICK ME. You are smiling, you’ve got a cute little attitude going on… I think you already know your decision since it seems lots of us all agree that the second one is your winner!
I LOVE number two - you bought it years ago not knowing it would be your wedding dress and now it’s time for it to step up! Go with it!
That sundress looks the best of all the dresses you tried on. I love that it looks the best AND was something you already had!
Sun dress all the way!! You look AMAZING in it!
@Jaymee: haahah! I lolled - big floppy hat and tote bag. I LOVE it. I definitely need to see how this dress looks with accessories (but maybe not those specific ones, lol). I didn’t even consider that it may be beachy - there isn’t a beach for 2000 miles in any direction from here!
I love the strapless one on you. It really fits your body well. I bought a white, cotton beautiful vintage Dolce and Gabbana dress for my prom. It’s simple, but elegant and would be amazing for a wedding. I even thought I’d wear it for my wedding one day. That said, I still had to go out and spend WAY too much money on a “real” wedding dress. Maybe I’ll consider the Dolce & Gabbana for a rehearsal dinner? Maybe with flip flops, it could make it more casual (since we’re probably doing pizza and beer). Ha.
I Love Love Love the strapless dress! I liked the other one but I think the strapless one hang on you better and is more flattering You also look a lot happier in the strapless one, so that could be swaying me too.
The strappy one looks a little more “formal” so maybe you can wear that one for the ceremony and then the strapless one (which looks SUPER flattering) for the after party!! Or if you wear the strapless one for the ceremony, maybe throw on a little shawl
Definitely the strapless dress!! Even though its not new you look gorgeous and you really do look more confident! Go for it!
You look great in both, but I prefer the style of #1.
I think it looks like you are happier in the old dress. But I like the 1st one you showed us better. The horizontal sections of the old dress just bother me. But I’m weird like that.
I like the straps on the first one too. But go with what makes you happier.
My vote is for the strapless one! You look great in both though!
Another vote for the strapless, for the same reasons everyone else mentioned — you look more confident and sassy in it, and I think it’s supremely flattering to your figure! Also, the strapless is a little nod to current wedding gown trends.
I think the strapless dress looks the best. And to make it not seem like something you have had hidden in your closet, you could jazz it up with a nice shrug and shoes. What about getting a brown shrug or bolero to complement brown shoes. That way your something old and something new work out together (new bolero and shoes to remember the brown suits of the past and old sundress that is practically new to you!).
The strapless dress is adorable and you look fantastic in it! It’s my favorite so far. Funny, huh?
Best Wishes!
love the sundress. you look stunning in it!@
I have to say, I really love the second dress (or is that dress no. 5?). Anyways, it’s the one that’s been in your closet all this time. It looks fabulous on you!!
Strapless for sure! And here’s an IDEA:
Add a satin sash in your favorite color and get shoes to match and it makes this “something old” into “something new”!! Also I would tuck in those strings at the top!
Since both dresses are similar, why not focus on your shoes and accessories? Then take a picture of each dress with the shoes and jewelry and make sure you’re smiling in both pictures (so people can decide w/ less of a bias) and then decide what you think looks best.
It’s also about what you like, after all, it is YOUR day and well, frankly, your fiancee will think you’re gorgeous no matter what you decide on.
But now I’m hooked and must know what you decided on.
I prefer the strapped dress because it looks better on you for two reasons. First, the length of the first dress is more flattering since it comes to the knee or just above it which is the perfect length for a dress. The strapless dress is longer and exists somewhere in the unflattering nether regions of knee-length and tea-length dresses which gives the illusion that your legs are wider than they actually are whereas the length on the strap dress makes your legs look long and lean.
Second, I am not adoring the fit around the bust on the strapless sundress. Comparing the side profile photos in each dress, the strapless looks as if it’s compressing the bust so there is a slight muffin effect on the bare skin sitting right on top of the dress, which is amazing me as thin as you are! Also, I’m personally not a fan of the drawstring on the sundress, looks a little TOO casual for a wedding.
So my vote is overwhelming with the strapped dress as it is the most flattering cut and you should look as fabulous as possible on your wedding day.
Tho’ as everyone pointed out, you look really happy in you strapless sundress. You should really wear whatever you feel most comfortable in.
Off-topic, but have you thought about wearing a not-too-puffy tulle skirt underneath the strapped dress? It looks as if you have of a gap between your knee and the hem of the dress to have a bit of tulle peeking out and it would fill out the fullness of the skirt nicely. You can make your own, which would only cost a couple of bucks in materials and then you can toss it to the back of your closet and wear the dress without it in the future for a casual look.
strapless! I think it’s more weddinged and fits better. I think it’s the first outfit that really flatters you instead of just being a nice outfit on a pretty girl.
I vote for the sundress! Fits you much better and is very flattering.
Strapless! It is adorable. and it gives you a chance to wear something you have had a while.
And a tip on dying the dress. It should take well, just remember that you need to wash it a couple time after by itself so it wont stain other stuff. I remember dying cotton in my art class for out fibers section and even cold water made it bleed until the excess dye is gone… oh, and make sure you soak it as long as you need. You can always dip, dry and then redip if you want to make it darker…. and it will fade SLIGHTLY from washing… just a couple tips that I forget while dying, but always remember other times….
Well it looks like you already know…but I still like to comment! I love the strapless sundress! You look beautiful in both…but the sundress pulls out in front!
the strapless looks great on you and you look so happy to have it on… you look like a bride who’s found their dress.
You just look happy in your newly found dress, so you should probably wear what you are happiest in.
@Miss Cowboy Boot: I hope you post about that dress because it sounds beautiful and now I’m curious.
absolutely the strapless!!!! hobochic is exactly right - look at the way your face lights up when you have that dress on! that right there tells you that it’s the one!!!
I like the one with straps better. It really defines your waist. The tie on the front of the strapless one seems a little too casual. But both look great on you!
@umitheelf: These are all really good reasons - I really appreciate you taking the time to write them for me. Personally though, I actually really hate knee length dresses. Being as tall as I am, it makes me happy when a dress makes me look shorter, and highly prefer anything between tea and knee length (also I’m knock-kneed and I hate my knees. heh). Regarding the muffintop bust- I agree! Partially though it is the bra that i wore to try it on - it was thick and padded, and i just tucked the straps of it in to the dress. Also I’m about 15 lbs heavier than normal (I’ve lost about 5 since that pic was taken). I agree about the drawstring too - I think if I go with this dress you’ll see a post soon where I talk about making alterations to it to dress it up! The tulle skirt could be an option for the other one I suppose; I feel like it makes me really bootylicious from some angles (in a bad way) already tho.
@kdlowery: Thanks for the tips on dress-dying! We’ll see if I ever get up the nerve to actually do it! 
I like the one with straps better. I think the strapless one looks too beachy. I know I’m in the minority here, though.
I vote you wear the new dress for the wedding and the strapless for some other wedding related party (after party?).
EVERYONE: right now, the strapless dress IS in the lead (even without all of your very sweet comments!). However, I’m still keeping my eye out for other options. I don’t think I like the strapped one for my wedding day any more, but I could change my mind about that too. As some of you noted, I need to see both with the proper accessories and shoes to be able to really tell what I like best!
I think that the strapless dress is much more flattering to your beautiful figure…you seem to be more confident in it as well. I think that’s your winning dress, and it’s free, bonus!
Strapless dress, hands down. *smiles*
Strapless! The 1st one is a little too juvenile for your BIG day! Rock some cool new shoes, under garments, or jewels!
Miss MJ:
I love following your blog. It’s great to see fellow North Dakotan’s representing!
The strapless dress is really fantastic and you look great and SO happy in it.
If you wanted you could dress it up with a cute little shrug or bolero as well.
If you love the strapless, go for it I would ditch the bow…but that’s just me! Congrats on being one step closer to a decision–maybe, hehe!
Love the strapless dress You look so happy in it! And it’s very pretty.
And did you notice that over at Brides.com they’re featuring “Short Dresses for your City Hall Wedding?” Just thought I’d let you know
STRAPLESS!
I think if it were me I would buy a new dress, or at least want to…
but for you, the “old” sundress looks amazing! I think you are much happier in it (at least you look that way)
I like the strapless! it fits you even better than the first one!
@KarnainBR: Shout out to you, ND lady! I’m thinking that like me, you don’t see “beach” when you look at this dress, since we don’t really HAVE those here! haha.
@tbrooke: OMG, I’m off to see that RIGHT NOW. (Well, after work, I suppose. heh.)
@tbrooke: holy hell, did you see the prices on those dresses? I fell in love with like 5 of them before i realized that only 2 of them were under $1000 and only one was within my original budget! heh. really cute inspirations though!
I like the strapless one, too. Would look cute with a little shrug or bolero or something.
The strapless dress from your closet is my pick! It’s very cute and I think it’s more flatering. You look really nice- and you didnt even know you had that!
Miss MJ:
Nope and no prospect of a beach without a nice airplane ride! I see that dress and I think you’re probably going out to do something nice (hot date, maybe a concert at the Fritz) or romantic (hot date, etc) especially if you dress it up in some way! I think it’s perfect for a lovely old-school wedding downtown at the courthouse!
The silhouette of the sundress is definitely more flattering on your body, and you look so much happier in it, too! I would recommend tucking in the ribbon on the front and adding a vintage brooch to dress it up a bit and make it more special.
Perhaps a family member already has an old brooch, and it can be your something old (or something borrowed). That way, you can still wear the dress again later with the more casual bow in the front but snazz it up for your nuptials. Good luck!
i really like the second dress. Maybe you can put a nice brooch or some flowers in the middle, where the string is? and tuck the string in?
Judging by your face alone in the photos, the strapless! You look happier in it!
yaay!! i think the strapless one is gorgeous! wear it - lest it gets stuffed back in the closet for 3 more years!
The sundress is perfect. You’re glowing in it!
Can’t wait to see what type of headpiece you put with it.
I think the strapless dress is the winner hands down! The other dress is lovely, but the strapless flatters your shoulders and arms and your entire silhouette! Yay for mom’s memory!
Strapless!! It looks awesome on you. It is super flattering. You look hot!
The old dress is great. I like that it’s a little bit longer and covers your knees (not that there’s anything wrong with them!). It looks slightly more formal yet still appropriate, and you also look happy and confident in it.
I REALLY like the “old” sundress best! You look hot!! AND you’re beaming in it!
I think the strapless dress fits you better and I can tell you feel fantastic in it, but I just can’t get past the sundress-y feel of it (and I know that’s because it’s a sundress!). I feel like a dress with that shape but made out of chiffon or raw silk or taffeta would be so much more “special”. It’s hard to explain… Have you looked at Jcrew yet? A friend recently got married in one of their short dresses (she wore ivory) and she looked amazing!
I’m with the majority…….the strapless one is wayyyyyyyyyyyyy better…the bottom of it is a lot prettier since it flows!!
I think the strapless is more flattering on you, but i think it needs more shape, if that makes sense. I actually have a once-worn white eyelet dress (worn the night of my engagement, actually) that I think would be perfect If you have any interest, i would give it to you. Email me rhonda@lifelovelipstickblog.com
http://www.brides.com/fashion/dresses/feature/slide/191820/#slide_191822
Brides has a slideshow of drsses perfect for city hall weddings.
I just saw the brides.com city hall dresses…I think the first one is a great inspiration…its my fav out of all the ones they show. http://www.brides.com/fashion/dresses/feature/slide/191820/#slide_191880
you are my new hero.
being a bride isn’t about the frilly wrappings. i love the strapless on you. And after your wedding, if you wear it again, it’ll bring back all the great memories of that day. The dress may not be traditionally bridal but hey, who’s to say a dress is what makes a bride?
I love the strapless dress on you Miss MJ. you look very cute in it.
I think you look terrific in both of these! But because you so remind me of myself, I’d also like to throw out there (though I’ve internally debated about how nuts I’m going to sound doing this) loaning you this fabulous dress I also found — a total steal, and is to me much like your sundress, as far as I’m not willing to let it go :D, despite not knowing what occasion it will fit for me! I mean, hello, I’m thinking it might work for you as a wedding dress PM me if you don’t think this sounds too nuts — it’s a bit vintage-esque (depending on what era you’re aming for, I guess?), so it meets one of your requirements you said in your first dress post Else — enjoy whichever dress you’ve posted here, b/c seriously, you look great in both!
Aha! I was dress shopping last night (for a friend’s shower…ended up buying pants…) and I came across a white dress that looked really familiar.
It was your (old) wedding dress! You lucked out with it being $14. I saw it on sale for $75.
I just thought I’d share.
I think that if you’re going for a non-traditional wedding dress, you might consider looking at http://www.Anthropologie.com. I don’t think I have ever once gone wrong with a purchase there. Here are some current options they have online.
I like the American Living dress you have. It seems to really suit what you are looking for and looks very flattering on. The strapless looks “droopier” on you. I think it’s the horizontal stitching.
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Mrs. Mary Jane, Grand Forks, ND
Age and Occupation: 26, Instructional Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Lead Programmer
Engagement Date: February 28, 2009
Wedding Date: September 2009
Venue: City Hall
About Me: I'm a career woman on the surface and a homemaker at heart. I love fast cars and high heels, and my favorite food is cake. Mr. Mary Jane and I are both full-time employees and students, and we just bought our first house. We love to curl up on the couch with buttery popcorn, Sour Patch Kids, and the latest Netflix arrival -- whenever we can get a break from everyday life.
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