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Lisa
Beginner December 2025

Wedding dress regret

Lisa, on October 10, 2022 at 12:26 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 5
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Since childhood I dreamed of a large ballroom dress, very extravagent and elegant. When I started looking at wedding dresses I noticed that I fell in love with mermaid dresses. I tried a few ballroom dresses but I didn't think it suited me. I chose a mermaid dress that I am absolutely in love with. Still, it keeps playing in the back of my mind that I always wanted to get married in a ballroom dress and that dream won’t come true. My culture also plays a part in this. In Lebanese culture, it is common for women to get married in a ballroom dress because the weddings are big and extravagant. Sometimes I'm afraid I'll regret it, but I'm very happy with my dress. Do more people have this mixed feeling?


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Latest activity by Taylor, on October 10, 2022 at 9:53 PM
  • Cece
    Master October 2023
    Cece ·
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    You could purchase a detachable ball gown skirt for your ceremony, then remove it for the reception. Best of both worlds!
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  • Bailey
    Expert October 2023
    Bailey ·
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    You stated that you didn't think it suited you - there's a reason for that. You may have dreamed as a child that you'd have a big ballgown, but as a child you had no way of knowing what would look best on your adult body!

    I wanted a big, voluminous, satin gown so badly. But in reality, I have wide hips and a large bust with a 26" waist. Which is great. Except when I don't wear fitted things, I look like a potato sack! I knew that In order to feel most comfortable, I would need to wear a slim fitted dress. that's not going back on yourself or your dreams, that's just knowing what works best for your body!

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  • Lisa
    Beginner December 2025
    Lisa ·
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    Wow you literally described my situation haha. I also have a hourglass figure and i felt like my whole curves were gone in a ballgown. Mermaid made me feel more comfortable and pretty. It’s good to know that more people have this 😊 thank you
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    Master January 2019
    Cassidy ·
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    You can add a hoop skirt under your dress to get some poof like a ball gown but still have the mermaid silhouette.
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  • Taylor
    VIP October 2022
    Taylor ·
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    Go with your gut!

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