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Mrs. Elephant, Dallas, TX Age and Occupation: 27, Financial Operations Analyst Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, IT Student/Store Manager Engagement Date: March 29, 2009 Wedding Date: April 2011 Venue: The Tribute Golf Club About Me: I'm a Philly native creating roots deep in the heart of Texas. I might be a little obsessed capturing those Kodak moments of anything and everything (mainly on vacations). I've become more of a gamer thanks to Mr. Elephant, who I met online and can't wait to spend the rest of my life with. We are planning a wedding based on our favorite colors, blue and green, with a travel theme for 150 of our closest friends and family. Hopefully our long (2-year) engagement won't kill me!
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Ever since picking up my dress way back in June, I’ve been worried. I was worried that reading wedding blogs, not particularly looking for dresses but looking at dresses, would have me second guessing my dress. I was also worried that it would no longer fit. I have no clue why, because it’s a lace up back and I have been working out more since picking up the dress than I did before buying it. But the nightmares continued…

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until Saturday, when I had my first dress fitting. It’s been nine months since I last put the dress on, and when I stepped into it I knew I was still in love with it!

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Becky (the tailor) was such a sweet lady who came with raving reviews from other local brides. She laced me up while showing Mama E how to avoid making it too tight at the top. After pinning up the hem, we discussed the options for the bustle. First up the American bustle:

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It was pretty, but didn’t really do anything for me. Next up the French bustle:

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I won’t have the strings hanging out on the wedding day

I don’t know what it is about the French bustle, but I loved it! Becky said either bustle would work with the beading at the bottom of my dress, so we took a vote. With three easy votes for French, we were good to go.

Did you second guess your dress over time or during a long period of not seeing it? What type of bustle are you using on your dress?

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33 Responses to “It Still Fits and I Still Love It!”

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miss.qwerty (message)  895 posts, Busy bee

You look beautiful! I think the French bustle looks great with your dress.

 
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Mrs. Knitting (message)  1,072 posts, Bumble bee

You’re so pretty!

 
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BM-Matty (message)  26 posts, Newbee

SO SO pretty!!! I am with you on the french bustle it fits your dress so well!

 
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Miss Tartlet (message)  3,207 posts, Sugar bee

Yeaaaaaah! You look awesome, E! I love a French bustle, and that’s what I’m using for my dress as well. :)

 
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afuturemrsl (message)  728 posts, Busy bee

I still haven’t tried my on again eeeek I am so nervous!

 
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Miss Lox (message)  1,128 posts, Bumble bee

Not only does it still fit but you still look fantastic in it! I feel you on the dress anxiety though. I could not calm down until I knew that bad boy fit and everyone was safe. ;)

 
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Miss Pain au Chocolat (message)  1,698 posts, Bumble bee

I like the French bustle on your dress. (And I’m still not decided on my bustle.)

 
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Lindsay

I love Becky, she has been altering and making dresses for me since high school! She did my wedding dress too! I went with the French bustle and every body loved it! Becky will make sure you look great on your big day.

 
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stargirlmia89 (message)  66 posts, Worker bee

You look fabulous!!! Love the dress :D

 
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Mrs. Earrings (message)  2,477 posts, Buzzing bee

You look awesome :)

 
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Lilacgal (message)  380 posts, Helper bee

You look wonderful!

 
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CapeBride917 (message)  94 posts, Worker bee

Gorgeous! I love the french bustle.

 
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jillocb (message)  197 posts, Blushing bee

The french bustle looks perfect with your dress! You look great. Can’t wait to see your wedding day pics!! :)

 
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Miss Cotton Candy (message)  436 posts, Helper bee

the french bustle is perfect! Your dress looks amazing on you!

 
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Mrs. Eggs Benedict (message)  339 posts, Helper bee

So gorgeous!!!

 
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Sammyjo

Your dress is absolutely gorgeous!! And I always love a good french bustle!! Soooo pretty. =]

 
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Miss Ostrich (message)  1,948 posts, Buzzing bee

LOOOOVE. :) Miss E, you look marvelous!

 
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Mrs. Hermit Crab (message)  3,562 posts, Sugar bee

You look gorgeous in your dress!!!

 
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helenberrycrunch (message)  3,690 posts, Sugar bee

That sweetheart is so flattering!

 
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Miss Crepe (message)  313 posts, Helper bee

I think the French bustle works perfectly; you look GREAT!!

 
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Mrs. Elephant, Dallas, TX Age and Occupation: 27, Financial Operations Analyst Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, IT Student/Store Manager Engagement Date: March 29, 2009 Wedding Date: April 2011 Venue: The Tribute Golf Club About Me: I'm a Philly native creating roots deep in the heart of Texas. I might be a little obsessed capturing those Kodak moments of anything and everything (mainly on vacations). I've become more of a gamer thanks to Mr. Elephant, who I met online and can't wait to spend the rest of my life with. We are planning a wedding based on our favorite colors, blue and green, with a travel theme for 150 of our closest friends and family. Hopefully our long (2-year) engagement won't kill me!

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