Dealing with the Itch

Dealing with the Itch

September 6th, 2011 @ 10:24 am by Mrs. Funnel Cake
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At this point I was trolling dress sites again looking for any kind of dress that came with a jacket, bolero, shawl, you name it. It was sick. I was sick. I found that I kept coming back to San Patrick and Pronovias dresses over and over again…

(Gown by Pronovias)

(Gown by San Patrick)

….and my favourite. I actually hold my breath when I see this dress!

(Gown by San Patrick)

Why the fudge didn’t I just buy one of these dresses in the first place??

Kidding…Y’all know I love Sabelle and wouldn’t change her for the world. I just wish she came with as pretty as a jacket as those San Patrick gowns. Besides, it’s not like I was able to order San Patrick from outside the US in the first place.

I just want to look like this bride with her custom jacket!

(Image via Weddingbee Classified Ad)

I decided that I simply had to get a jacket made, so I headed over to Etsy and eBay and found myself between a few sellers.

1. Etsy seller maryandangelika who made Mrs. Lox’s gorgeous bolero:

2. Etsy seller Rohm, who seems like somewhat of a legend here on Weddingbee:

3. And the wild card, Ladylion Couture who I found in an eBay search, who juuust rebranded and opened a shop called IheartBride on Etsy:

(Image via Ladylion Couture)

I actually only contacted Ladylion and Rohm, and when I heard back from both of them it was clear that Ladylion understood my vision better. After all, I had sent them both dorky little inspiration boards filled with pictures of what I wanted. Rohm just wanted to sell me one of her pre-designed jackets, while Ladylion would design any kind of jacket based on what I asked for.

Now I had a jacket designer! Hooray!

Did you decide to commission anything special for your wedding day?

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15 Responses to “Dealing with the Itch”

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Mrs. Ostrich (message) 1,948 posts, Buzzing bee

Oh my stars those dresses and boleros are heavenly, FC! I’m so excited to see you in yours…gorgeousness!

9/6/11 @ 10:31 am (reply)

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Miss Sunhat (message) 865 posts, Busy bee

Those lace jackets are so gorgeous. Can’t wait to see yours!

9/6/11 @ 10:50 am (reply)

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Marisol

I had one of those on my wedding, they are soo elegant and people even though I had two dresses one =)

you can check how mine looked in http://www.jamesmoro.com/blog

9/6/11 @ 11:05 am (reply)

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Rebecca (Artifact: Fine Vintage Bridal)

I love the illusion neckline and sleeved styles! This was common in vintage gowns; I’ve been stocking up dozens for the store’s opening–I honestly don’t think there’s a more flattering or ladylike style. It’s so classic and elegant.

9/6/11 @ 11:18 am (reply)

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Mrs. Hyena (message) 1,881 posts, Buzzing bee

Can’t wait to see how it turns out! I’m glad you found someone who will make your dream jacket!

9/6/11 @ 11:34 am (reply)

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Zusie (message) 247 posts, Helper bee

San Patrick is Spanish so I would think that you could get it in Europe.

9/6/11 @ 12:33 pm (reply)

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Miss Ladyfingers (message) 1,119 posts, Bumble bee

These are so pretty! You’ve got me on the edge of the seat here with your jacket story, Miss FC!

9/6/11 @ 12:40 pm (reply)

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Miss Funnel Cake (message) 690 posts, Busy bee

@Zusie: I should clarify that I could not get US prices in Switzerland. I would have been able to order a San Patrick gown to a bridal store here for literally 3X the price as the US. In my mind, it wasn’t really an option since I couldn’t place international orders with the US bridal sites and I couldn’t justify the exorbitant Swiss prices.

9/6/11 @ 12:56 pm (reply)

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Ellis2bee (message) 65 posts, Worker bee

I love the Pronovias dress it is simply gorgeous. I had my dress custom made. I had tried on monique lhuillier ’scarlet’ and I was in love and in tears, but couldn’t afford her price tag. So I found a local designer and get to customize the dress to what I want for 1/3 of the price tag.

9/6/11 @ 1:32 pm (reply)

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Coffee cup (message) 1,839 posts, Buzzing bee

I love Pronovias and St. Patricks, they’re definitely my favorite, but I don’t think I’ll be able to afford one of their dresses.
@Miss Funnel Cake: I agree, it’s a pain trying to buy something outside your country cause even if you get the US price, shipping and handling costs almost as much as the dress itself!

9/6/11 @ 2:30 pm (reply)

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