My Kleinfeld experience

Rosie that dress is beautiful! Is this kind of what you were looking for or is this you settling for the style and dress?

This one dress I saw that I want to get was 1809 but the boutique I went to didnt include alterations but I have seen it cheaper online. (1789, 800 for used)

I have a picture of it, Front and back, on my IB if you want to see it. It's Colombia(Columbia) by blue by enzoani.

@Bri-guy's Gal: I've looked around online a lot for inspiration, but knowing myself and how picky I've apparently become when it comes to dresses, I know I'd never be able to buy one without trying it on and knowing it's perfect.

@Krystal: The dress on your IB is gorgeous! A lot of their dresses are beautiful. Haven't found a salon that carries them for me to try them on though.

@Christine: Thank you! That picture is almost exactly what I'm looking for...I just wish it had a more defined sweetheart neckline (that's more modified sweetheart) and some kind of strap. If I don't find a dress that knocks me off my feet, this is definitely what I'll end up getting.

Where do you live? I can try to find a store near you

I was thinking about you not to long ago wondering how it went. Sorry to hear it wasn't that great. The dress you showed us is beautiful. BTW I like your date.

Keep looking, i promise you will find the one that you love. i went through the same experience and never that i would have that 'it' feeling but i didn't give up and eventually i did find the one dress that i LOVED....it actually ended up being between 2 dresses and i never expected that to happen.

I already know my experience will suck no matter where I go. I am just NOT the bride who will be paying thousands of dollars on something I will only wear once. It's not even about being cheap, it's about what's worth it to me & what's not. Now spending thousands on a fabulous honeymoon, well that's where my money is going! and those memories will last longer.

I never believe what I see on TV anyhow. It's all for show.

Have you checked out the Robert Bullock collection? http://www.robertbullockbridal.com. He has some GORGEOUS dresses (including my dream dress!) with lots of really pretty lace. I think the prices are in your range. This is the dress I am dying to try on:

Its hard to see a lot of the detail on your dress but I found this one. http://www.helenebridal.com/Wedding-Dresses/WD0150/

Also wanted to mention, the flagship salon is in Manhattan and I have seen nothing but good reviews for it.

Even though you don't like DB, I would try a different location. I had a good experience and probably would have never thought about trying on the dress I chose had the consultant not brought it out to me.

These remind me of what you like:http://www.davidsbridal.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplayView?storeId=10052&catalogId=10051&categoryId=3001516¤tIdx=8&subCategory=-49999486%7c3001447%7c3001516&catentryId=6142354&sort=

http://www.davidsbridal.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplayView?storeId=10052&catalogId=10051&categoryId=3001516¤tIdx=237&subCategory=-49999486%7c3001447%7c3001516&catentryId=6123310&sort=

http://www.davidsbridal.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplayView?storeId=10052&catalogId=10051&categoryId=3001516¤tIdx=261&subCategory=-49999486%7c3001447%7c3001516&catentryId=6090833&sort=

Sorry, the first one didn't link correctly.

http://www.davidsbridal.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplayView?storeId=10052&catalogId=10051&categoryId=3001516¤tIdx=8&subCategory=-49999486|3001447|3001516&catentryId=6142354&sort=

Bah, wrong link up there. This is the right one: http://birnbaumandbullock.com/index.html

Sorry I forgot the back of the dress

Try Demetrois.

They carry some lace dresses. I'm not sure if they is a store close by where you live but it might be worth a shot.

http://www.emeraldbridal.net/styles.cfm?lines=1

Also, the things you want, might be modifiable from the Maggie. If you don't find a definite other dress, go back to that one and ask the salon if they can modify it to what you want. And have you looked a the full Maggie line? She has many with lace, straps and sweethearts.

Dont give up yet, and dont settle. I had the same experience. I knew exactly what I wanted rom the beginning and couldnt find it anywhere. I tried in like 4 cities. I was to the point that I thought that finding "the one" and crying was a lie. One day I decided it was time to try again and my MOH and I went into this little boutique without an appt to look around, didnt find anything and as we were walking out the door the lady that was helping us said "WAIT! this is the one I was looking for!, and sure enough, there was my dream dress! I tried it on.. and cried all for $596.00

Have you thought about having it made by a designer. Thats what I am doing! I just couldn't find the right dress and didn't want to add alot of expense for alternations to a designer gown and still not have exactly what I want.

My designer is making my gown for me and my veil. Im having a hug lace ball gown with a long train and a lace veil. Its costing $1800, which includes all alterations.

Rosie could they add a strap to the dress that you have above? It looks absoultely beautiful on you!