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Because I didn’t want anyone to see my dress before the wedding, I didn’t post any pictures of it here. However, now that the wedding is over, I wanted to interrupt my recaps to do a post about my dress!
I am really really proud of my dress and the fact that I found it. That’s perhaps a weird way to feel about your dress, but there you go. I had initially been a bit worried about dress shopping because it was really necessary for me to find an inexpensive dress. This was partly due to finances and partly due to the fact that for me, personally, I couldn’t justify spending a major amount on a dress.
I’ve written about my accidental dress finding experience before, but to recap, I found my ideal dress by accident a full two months before I even planned to start looking. Why was it ideal?
It had cap sleeves and was lacy:
It had a slim silhouette:
It had an awesome back:
I also loved that it was vintage. I love vintage clothing and since so much of our wedding was vintage it was really great to also have a vintage dress.
All that and it was super cheap. I paid $300 for it and my alterations came to a grand total of $67 because my super awesome former boss took me to her neighbourhood dry cleaners to have it altered. I feel so lucky to have found my dream dress for such an inexpensive price. I say this not to be super obnoxious, but just to illustrate to other brides that it is possible.
Interestingly, I didn’t even realize one of my favourite things about my dress until after the wedding. I knew my dress had a polka dot lining, but what I didn’t realize is that in certain lighting you can actually see the polka dots.
For example:
I was so excited when I found this out the next day and made me love my dress even more.
My dilemma now is what to do with my dress. I sort of always thought I’d be fine with passing it on to someone else, but now that the wedding is over I actually feel a bit attached to the dress and the idea of saving it. I’ll have to think it over…
What are you doing with your dress after the wedding?
I love my dress, but after my girlfriend gets married in September we’re doing the Trash the Dress shoot with our other friend (who go married this past October - we’re all in each others weddings!) and then probably taking some parts of it and making it into a christening gown for our future children
So beautiful! Both you and the dress! And what amazing lining!
Your dress is beautiful 
I sold mine. It was a $600 David’s Bridal, which I loved because of its vintage look, and I sold it for half to a young bride on a small budget. My 12 year old daughter is only 1/2 shorter than I am and there was no way she could wear it. She has her baptismal gown to pass along, which was made from the hem of my wedding dress when I married her father, years ago.
You and your dress are so beautiful!! What a great deal!
Gorgeous!! Congrats on such an amazing find!! I particularly love the low back.
You and your dress are stunning! You have fine taste in dresses.
Gorgeous! I have a very modest budget for my dress, for the same reasons as you, and hope I can find something just as perfect!
I love your dress! It just fits your whole day so well! And you are just glowing in it!
Your dress (and you) are gorgeous! I’m the same situation about what to do with it now. I’m kinda attached to it. I can’t imagine that my child would want to wear it, but I don’t want to sell it or donate it. I’m thinking of using the train to make the center square of my guest book quilt, but the thought of cutting it–eek!
Especially because your dress was so reasonable, why not hold on to it? Just have it preserved and stash it away. If you ever change your mind, you can always sell it or give it away later.
I’d have it hemmed into a mini dress and rock that thing regularly. Not for everybody, but that’s one of the few wedding dresses that could actually transition into something un-bridal.
I LOVE the lining!! That is so awesome! And YES, Angela!! Mini dress!! Love it.
Your dress was perfect for your winter wedding! I love it!
If you do decide to pass it along, look into doing it through A Practical Wedding. They do such a wonderful, heartfelt job matching women and dresses (actually, you get to decide!).
I loveee your dress!!! I still have mine. Not sure what I’m going to do with it yet. Everyone says may a christening dress for your children from it… but that’s not really my thing. One day, I’ll know what to do.
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Mrs. Knitting, Toronto Age and Occupation: 24, Student Recruitment Assistant Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Neuroscience PhD Candidate Engagement Date: October 2009 Wedding Date: December 2010 Venue: University of Toronto Faculty Club About Me: I'm a pearl wearing, etiquette book reading Toronto girl who loves cooking and baking, museums, charm bracelets, and collecting books on Jackie Kennedy (a lot). I've been known to spend Sunday mornings at the antique market, Wednesday evenings at sister sushi dinners, and any bit of spare time reading. After six and a half years of many late night walks, watching DVDs together in bed, travelling to places like New York, and Tobermory, doing Sudokus together on the couch, lots of Indian food, the occasional yoga class, moving in together and so much more, Mr. Knitting and I are planning a cozy Christmasy (it's a word!), vintage wedding in Toronto complete with many DIY projects (eek!) and lots of help from our amazing group of family and friends.
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