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Beginner July 2013

Please help me find a replica of a Hendrik Vermeulen wedding dress!!!

Private User, on July 16, 2012 at 2:13 PM

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I am in love with a South African wedding dress made by Hendrik Vermeulen. It comes from his "La Vie en Roses" collection and the dress itself is called "Charme de Paris." It is around $3,800 and shipping would bring it even more COMPLETELY out of our budget! I am regrettably fairly particular and...
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I am in love with a South African wedding dress made by Hendrik Vermeulen. It comes from his "La Vie en Roses" collection and the dress itself is called "Charme de Paris." It is around $3,800 and shipping would bring it even more COMPLETELY out of our budget! I am regrettably fairly particular and have not found anything that compares. However, I know there has got to be something out there that won't break the bank and is similar.

I really want a lace bodice and some sort of A-line silk skirt...I love the different textures and don't really want a dress made completely out of lace. I am also really trying to stay away from strapless dresses and beading:/

I am open to purchasing a used dress if it is out of my price range bought new. Our price range is around $1,500 give or take and I live in San Francisco Bay Area in California. I am willing to travel to L.A.

Any help would be SOOOO appreciated!




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  • Maria
    Just Said Yes September 2015
    Maria ·
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    Where did you actually find this dress? It's not on his website.. i can't find it

  • J
    Just Said Yes October 2015
    Jenni ·
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    There is a woman on Etsy who makes custom wedding dresses. You can show her pictures of a dress that you love and can create a replica and make adjustments to a design if you want to! Her boutique is in Missouri, but they can create the perfect dress and the prices aren't outrageous; a lot of the replicas are more than 1/2 the price than the original designer gown.

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/bridalblissdesigns

  • Patty Nayel
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    Hi Chrissy,

    I make custom Eco Friendly dresses, and I just had a bride ask me to make her this dress. I have a few dresses that are similar (one has the right skirt, another the right lace ect) and hopefully it will turn out pretty similar for under $2000. Unfortunately I am not very close to you, but as an Etsy seller I often do mail orders. If you are interested in having it made for you, you can send me an email (patty@ puremagnolia.ca) or check out my Etsy shop to see my other work. www.etsy.com/puremagnoliacouture.

    Good luck!

  • M
    Just Said Yes October 2014
    maria ·
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    I dont know if you found this dress yet but your story has touched my heart. I don't know if you saw this on Hendrik Vermeulen's facebook but I just wanted to share it with you. It was posted in August.

    Be part of the lucky "brides-to-be" who will enjoy our model Charme de Paris customised to their wish. A beautiful Chantilly lace top, a crisp Dupione silk skirt and a truffle silk Duchess sash.

    Contact us at: ****@****************.*** for more details

  • S
    Just Said Yes February 2016
    Stephanie ·
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    Http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=21023

    http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=12723

    The closest I could find!

  • Allison
    Just Said Yes November 2016
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    Http://www.weddingdressbee.net/vintage-gold-sashes-princess-wedding-dress-with-lace-overlay.html

    Its not as low cut/open in the front. I just stumbled upon it and remembered this post.

    Maybe its what you're looking for, and its way under your budget.


  • T
    Just Said Yes August 2014
    Tabitha ·
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    Jim Hjelm 6063 there are some used dresses online. im obsessed with this one.

  • L
    Just Said Yes September 2014
    Lori ·
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    Http://www.bhldn.com/shop-the-bride-wedding-dresses/onyx-gown/productoptionids/fbcaeb8b-b90b-4e9a-9313-32da085940dd

  • Private User
    Just Said Yes June 2014
    Private User ·
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    Chrissy,

    Did you ever find a replica? I found the same dress online and I don't think I will be happy with a dress unless I can at least try this one (or something very similar) on.

  • P
    Beginner July 2013
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    Thanks for all the great ideas! Found another dress this last fall that looks nothing like this oneSmiley smile tried on similar silhouette to this dress and just was WAY TO overwhelming for my frame....need to be tall!!!!

  • Jeremy Hong
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    For anyone wondering whether a website is from China, we have put together a list of over 3000 sites (and counting) that you should stay away from.

    Watch the videos as well to help educate yourself.

    http://www.discountdressshop.com/knock-off-dress-websites-to-avoid.html

    You can also share your experience if you ever ordered from one of these sites on our list and help others.

    http://www.discountdressshop.com/review-your-experience-with-scam-dress-websites.html

  • Brownie
    Super October 2014
    Brownie ·
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    IM FROM SOUTH AFRICA WOHOOO !! Just saw that and couldn't contain myself hehe

  • W
    Just Said Yes June 2016
    whitney ·
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    So I know you wrote this in 2012, but I have the same problem! I of course came across this dress and can't stop thinking about it! Did you have ant luck?

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