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Erica
Dedicated July 2020

Found my dress!

Erica, on October 17, 2019 at 6:14 PM

Posted in Wedding Attire 45

After visiting four salons in one weekend (my family lives in PA and I'm in NY so I tried to squeeze it all in at once!) about a month ago I was feeling kinda disheartened. The romantic flowy style I thought I wanted just wasn't doing it for me like I expected. I ended up really liking a more...
After visiting four salons in one weekend (my family lives in PA and I'm in NY so I tried to squeeze it all in at once!) about a month ago I was feeling kinda disheartened. The romantic flowy style I thought I wanted just wasn't doing it for me like I expected. I ended up really liking a more classic satin ballgown the best which had me all sorts of confused! I didn't think it fit my venue which is more rustic but I was about to give in and pull the trigger on it since everyone always says you end up with the opposite of what you expect.

On a whim yesterday I visited Kleinfeld Sample Studio on my lunch break (it's literally 5 blocks from my work). And at the very end of the rack I found my girl! It's everything I originally envisioned and I love it! My wedding is in exactly 9 months and I was feeling pressured to make a decision but I'm glad I held out a bit longer. I don't get emotional and I'm indecisive about everything and not having my mom and sister there made me hesitant if I was making the right choice but after sending them pictures they reaffirmed my gut feeling. I went back after work to take her home! Another girl was waiting for me to leave so she could try it on after she saw me in it but the consultant did me a solid and talked her out of it since she knew I was likely coming back (they can't hold anything). 😂🙏

Also bonus, it was 75% off! The sale price was additionally marked down for a Columbus day sale ending this week which I had no idea about haha. All the stars aligned on this one Smiley smile

I really wanted a long veil but my mom is worried about it detracting from the detailed back. If I got a simple one with no embellishments do you think it would work?

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  • Bird
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    I think you could do a long veil and it would not distract from your beautiful dress. Maybe have a simple long veil without any lace appliqués. You’ll have it off the rest of the reception right? Beautiful by the way. So happy for you that you held out and found “the one.”
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  • Erica
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    I'm glad you think it will work! I have a feeling my mom and FMIL will try to convince me to get a shorter one (when we were shopping together they always said so with the more detailed dresses) but that ain't my style haha
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  • Erica
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    Thank you! Yes, definitely plan to keep it simple. I'm just hoping a long one will work with it!
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  • Erica
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    Thank you so much ❤️
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  • Erica
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    Erica ·
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    Thank you! Yeah I might try Amazon just to get an idea of what works since I can always return it and then maybe check out Etsy.
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  • Erica
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    That's a good point! I'll have to see if I can find something with maybe similar lace just on the edges or might just get something totally plain.
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  • Erica
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    Thank you! Yes I plan to keep it simple. I just have a feeling my mom and FMIL will try to convince me to get a shorter veil since when we were shopping together they only liked the long veils with very simple dresses. Gonna try to stick to my vision on this one!
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  • Erica
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    Thank you! I'm going to try that and hopefully everyone will be on board! And yes, only wearing it for the ceremony anyway.
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  • Erica
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    Thank you everyone for the advice and compliments! ❤️
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  • Katie
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    Wow! I love it!
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  • Tara
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    Girl this dress is everything!!! You look gorgeous and this dress is so beautiful! This dress was seriously made for you. Congratulations!!!

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  • Clíodhna
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    Wow, it's absolutely beautiful on you Smiley love

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    I think a long veil would be the icing on the cake and if you wanted a slight detailing, looking at the dress again.. I don’t see anything wrong with a little something on the edges even! I would go with your gut. Either way you are going to look gorgeous.
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  • Taylor
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    Oh my stars, you look BEAUTIFUL!!! I think a long veil that doesn't have any lace on it will be gorgeous!

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  • Sinéad
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    You look so gorgeous Erica!! Congratulations on finding such a beautiful dress!

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    Oh my goodness you look amazing!!Smiley love

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  • Nemo
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    Stunning!!!! My dress had a detailed back and I wore a very simple cathedral length veil. The only “embellishment” on the veil was a thin, ribbon lining the edge. I did not feel it toon away from my dress. I did pictures with and without the veil!
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  • Brianna
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    Woooooow ❤ Your dress is beautiful! I love the back!
    In my opinion, since the back is really detailed, I would a simple veil. Especially since you want it long. Hope that helps 👍
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  • Erica
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    Thank you!!
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  • Erica
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    Great advice, thank you!
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