Ya Mon! The Dress, The Dress, The Dress!!

Ya Mon! The Dress, The Dress, The Dress!!

July 23rd, 2009 @ 4:50 pm by Mrs. Quiche
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Besides little snippets here and there, I’ve never “formally” introduced my dress to the hive! I found my dress on the first (and only!) day of dress shopping, about 14 minutes after we got engaged. Mama & Sister Quiche Nen were in town for the Sheffield Garden Walk weekend & they suggested looking for dresses. I had a few dresses in mind that led us to two random, strip mall bridal stores on the NW side of Chicago (you can see those horrid results here). At the second shop, I ended up throwing on a Watters WToo dress that looked cute on the hanger. Once I had it on, we all instantly fell in love with it! It cost around $700, so we bought it on the spot.

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This image, found after shopping, made me fall in love with my dress all over again!

I love the slim, floaty-ness of the dress. It’s very dainty & feminine, and I love those touches as well. The flowers and leaves (which sounds strange, but look so pretty) in illusion tulle seem to float on the dress. I knew I didn’t want a big, poofy number… so this ended up being perfect for me!

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While I could have easily put this on by myself (& did many time while walking around the house. What? I know you did it, too!), it was nice to have these pictures of my mom helping me. There’s only a zipper back there - I loved the ease of it.

You can also see my Muscari hair flower here.

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Playing around, pretending to be a model.

I try to be smoldering & sexy… and it NEVER works for me. Smiling is much better, thank you!

Then, it was time for the veil & to walk down to meet Mr. Quiche for our first look!

This thing was like a claw! Thank goodness, as the Jamaican breeze turned it into a sail that could have ripped it out of my hair (& almost made me take flight on more than one occasion).

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Selfishly, three of my favorite shots from the entire wedding… eee!

And there you have it! I am so glad this was a painless, fast process.

How long did it take you to find your dress?

All pictures, by the oh-so-fabulous Ashley Colhouer.

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Previously in the Quiche Jamaican Extravaganza:
Ya Mon! Back to Reality
Ya Mon! “Goin’ to Jamaica & We’re, Gonna Get Maaa-arried”!
Ya Mon! Who Zip Lines Before Their Wedding?
Ya Mon! Reggae Sailing
Ya Mon! Practice Makes Perfect
Ya Mon! Rehearsal Dinner/Party/Bonfire
Ya Mon! Jamaican Mornings
Ya Mon! Getting Pretty
Ya Mon! Crewcuts Model (aka Boys Getting Ready)

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54 Responses to “Ya Mon! The Dress, The Dress, The Dress!!”

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Miss Stiletto (message) 919 posts, Busy bee

Your dress is SO gorgeous, love it. Perfect for an island wedding.

And I was wearin’ my dress all the time until I finally shuffled it off to the tailor, sigh. Can’t wait to slip it on again! Although, not nearly as comfortable as yours looks!

7/23/09 @ 4:53 pm (reply)

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thefuturemrsjewell (message) 1,829 posts, Buzzing bee

amazing photos! you were a stunning bride. love the last pic. so fabulous.

7/23/09 @ 4:55 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Perfume (message) 2,254 posts, Buzzing bee

I LOVE THIS DRESS SO MUCH! It’s elegant in its silhouette, but the details are amazing, texture, texture, texture. And I’m definitely a fan of the gauziness - very ethereal feeling.

Unrelated: your back muscles are sick (read: ridiculously amazing).

7/23/09 @ 4:55 pm (reply)

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Miss Bruschetta (message) 5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

Oooo, those last three shots ARE fabulous. It’s the perfect dress for you!

7/23/09 @ 4:57 pm (reply)

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Miss Star (message) 2,063 posts, Buzzing bee

SO GORGEOUS! What a perfect dress for you and your wedding.

And, umm, why AREN’T you a model?

7/23/09 @ 4:58 pm (reply)

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ggsb (message) 1,245 posts, Bumble bee

fab. simply fab.

7/23/09 @ 5:02 pm (reply)

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Miss Trail Mix (message) 6,484 posts, Bee Keeper

your dress looks a lot like mine, same silhouette and embroidered tulle covering… I LOOOVE the last pic with your veil blowing in the wind!!!

7/23/09 @ 5:05 pm (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 5,590 posts, Bee Keeper

lovely dress. I love that last picture!

7/23/09 @ 5:06 pm (reply)

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IA_Snowflake (message) 1,913 posts, Buzzing bee

It’s really pretty. I wish my shopping experiences were that easy.

7/23/09 @ 5:08 pm (reply)

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skibobrown (message) 2,036 posts, Buzzing bee

Beautiful! I also found my dress on my first day of shopping in the first shop that I went to. I doubted myself though, and looked at dresses at a couple of other shops a week later. The result was me running back to the original store and begging for the dress that I loved.

7/23/09 @ 5:10 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Peep Toe (message) 1,804 posts, Buzzing bee

LOVE IT! You are beautiful. Love that last shot with your veil blowing. Perfection.

7/23/09 @ 5:14 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Glitter (message) 986 posts, Busy bee

You are an angelic goddess in that dress!! You look like you’re floating. So lovely, Mrs. Q!

7/23/09 @ 5:17 pm (reply)

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Ghenet (message) 140 posts, Blushing bee

OMG it’s beautiful and you look stunning!!

I bought my dress (last weekend! eee!) during my first-ever dress shopping appointment, and I’m extremely happy with my choice.

7/23/09 @ 5:22 pm (reply)

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Erindesmar (message) 2,188 posts, Buzzing bee

You look like a high fashion model - so gorgeous!

7/23/09 @ 5:24 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Peony (message) 314 posts, Helper bee

You look beautifully fierce! Gorgeous!

7/23/09 @ 5:30 pm (reply)

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Miss Poodle (message) 3,386 posts, Sugar bee

I can see all those pictures of you in the cover of a magazine, gorgeous!

7/23/09 @ 5:31 pm (reply)

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PattyG (message) 95 posts, Worker bee

I love your dress, it’s very pretty. I especially love those last three pictures! What style you’ve got girl!

I found my dress the first and only time I tried on wedding dresses. It was the second dress I tried on and I knew it was the one at first sight!

7/23/09 @ 5:33 pm (reply)

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ladybuglove (message) 740 posts, Busy bee

seriously, why aren’t you a model??! i would ask how you stay in such awesome shape, but i fear you’ll tell me the dreaded logical answer: work out and eat well….or, worse: it’s just natural….sigh….you look gorgeous, btw, and so does your dress!

7/23/09 @ 5:34 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Quiche (message) 3,140 posts, Sugar bee

@ladybuglove: haha…that is funny! I’d say it’s a combination of the 3. Although my diet really isn’t anything to brag about, unfortunately. I constantly work on that!

Thanks everyone!! I was SO EXCITED for this post!

7/23/09 @ 5:36 pm (reply)

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Miss Gloss (message) 1,222 posts, Bumble bee

Totally agree with perfume about your back being amazing.
Also, what was on your veil to make it stay so well? I have a comb on mine right now but it always slides out-

7/23/09 @ 5:38 pm (reply)

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