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How did you know you found “the dress”

Sonia, on May 22, 2018 at 00:01 Posted in Wedding fashion 0 29

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Ahhhhhh I’m so excited. Yes it’s late but 2 days ago I said “yes to the dress” I always thought I was going to be a complicated bride (hence why I was searching a year before the wedding) my search started in April and I wasn’t attracted to anything (they all seemed like regular dresses) so I felt bad for the consultants with them trying to hard and me just finding the dresses “meh”

my first experience was terrible. I wasn’t aware that I had to take off my shoes. I showed up wearing straps sandals on the first nice sunny day in April in Montreal. So the carpet had all kinds of salt stains and I felt dirty. But they told me I could wear the disposable slippers. Yea. Very bridal

so wtv I went along with it. (It was my birthday I wanted to have fun) the consultant put me in dresses that were so bad for me. I said I was open to anything but that I preferred mostly strapless (she brought a bunch of thick strap dresses - I’m very petite. That doesn’t work) left there very disappointed

second store was better. I felt so comfortable and although I didn’t find my dress. I found a contender and made an appointment to go back in September to see the newer dresses (gonna have to change that appointment for my mom and MOH)

Saturday I went to a store that was highly recommended but I had my heart set on finding my dress at the second store. Still I went in with an open mind and started to get disappointed very quickly when I wasn’t having any “ouuu moment” until she brought in a dress I was sure i wasn’t going to like. But as soon as I had it on. It just felt special. When I came out my mother started to cry and when I saw myself. I knew it was the one.

Im just so happy that I had to share my story and i would really love to hear everyone else’s!

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Helen · On May 29, 2018 at 15:16
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You glow in the second dress Its beautiful on you!
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Sonia · On May 29, 2018 at 13:46
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Ahhh amazing!!!! My dress is kinda like that too. Moscato lining with the lace overlay. I have spaghetti straps and an open back though! But still I love the idea!!!! Congratulations
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Megis · On May 28, 2018 at 14:48
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Really lovely dress. The belt would match well with it
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Megis · On May 28, 2018 at 14:44
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Once I decided I wanted a ceremony I started researching dress styles. I only knew I didn't want strapless. At the time I wasn't into trains either.

I found a "Opportunity Bridal" sale coming up near me and invited my MIL and 2 sisters to come. They were really helpful for finding dresses, helping into dresses and giving opinions.

My MIL found my dress. It's champagne in colour, lace overlay, illusion neckline, buttons down the back with a train. I knew I found the right one since it fit well, I loved the design and the colour went well with my skin tone. I also really loved the richness of details.

So was it looking for a dress that day but ended up getting a few accessories as well with suggestions from my MIL.
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Sonia · On May 27, 2018 at 17:19
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Thats crazy!!!! i hate how they mark up prices like that!!! congratulations on finding your dream dress within your price range!!
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Modupe · On May 27, 2018 at 04:30
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My first store I fall in love with the fourth dress I tried on. But was way over my price range. Bt found the same dress at the fourth store which was within my price range. In total I think I only tried abt 8 dresses
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Sonia · On May 25, 2018 at 16:12
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Ahhhhh! I’m so excited for you! Your face just looks so happy with that picture compared to the others! Isn’t funny how the less expensive ones end up being the nicest?!?

So happy for you!
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Maya · On May 25, 2018 at 15:13
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Nope no more dresses. It’s the one, it was the last dress I tried on and it was the cheapest as well. I thought my experience at that store might not have been the best since the lady was like we are by appointment only and then she fit me in and found me the perfect dress. I couldn’t be happier
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Sonia · On May 25, 2018 at 13:27
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It always happens to be the one we never dreamed of! It’s crazy how that happens haha! And luckily, it always ends up being the one that’s cheaper or below our budget. I planned on spendign****$ on mine and it ended up being 1400$ apart from taxes!!

And there’s nothing wrong with getting the dress early! We know what we want (and how we are lol). Congratulations of finding your dream dress! It’s an experience I’m never going to forget
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Sonia · On May 25, 2018 at 13:25
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Right!?!?!!! I had that exact same feeling too! I still get that feeling whenever I think about the dress lol
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Sonia · On May 25, 2018 at 13:24
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Wow! I really like the second dress!!! Your face also is changed. Your smile is brighter and it shows!!! Have you gone to see anymore dresses or do you think you’ve found the one???
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Erin · On May 25, 2018 at 10:39
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I looked for dresses early as well - I ended up buying mine two years to the day before my wedding!
My mom and I had looked at a few places. My first experience was also not great. I had started looking early because I knew I had a specific vision and I'm very particular, so I thought it would be difficult to find The Dress.
At the third salon, which I went to with my step-mom, I tried on a dress that the owner recommended. I wasn't sure I'd like it, and it didn't blow me away the first time, but I also couldn't stop thinking about it...
My mom and I went back a few weeks later, and as soon as I had it on, we both burst into tears and I knew it was The One! It certainly helped that it was 40% off and off the rack, so I got to take it home with me that day!
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Jocelyn · On May 24, 2018 at 13:14
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I knew b/c i was getting super giddy and a smile breaking out on my face.
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Maya · On May 23, 2018 at 13:59
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So I’m really glad that I slept on it and was like I’m not 100% sure so I went to two more bridal stores this morning. My fiancé being the amazing man waited for me in the car. The first store had one I didn’t think I would like, but I did (picture 1) it was a discontinued dress by Angelo Alfredo. Went to the second store The bridal boutique and was told I was welcome to look, but that they were appointment only because they really like to give people the service. I showed the lady sort of what I was looking for and she pulled this amazing dress that needs some tlc. It is a floor dress and is also discontinued and needs a clean (picture 2+3+4) and I’m now 99% sold on it. It’s also about 100 dollars cheaper than the first.
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Amanda · On May 23, 2018 at 01:48
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Oh, I’m super nervous! The seamstress actually started cutting my dress while it was on me!!! I may have started hyperventilating a little bit! But I took my sister, who is also my MOH, and she helped keep me calm. And she was a good second set of eyes to make sure everything looked right.

And with the sizing, I wouldn’t worry too much. Especially if your dress has a corset! I’m usually a size 16 but my wedding dress is a 20... and it fit perfectly!
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Jennifer · On May 22, 2018 at 23:58
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I honestly just got this overwhelming feeling of excitement when I put it on! I had to talk myself down like ok Jennifer let’s not get too excited let’s try on some more dresses and then I put it back on after trying some more on and just gave in to the emotions and cried like a baby lol that’s how I knew! I felt like a bride in it
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Holly · On May 22, 2018 at 21:48
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Thank you! I always wanted a tea length but then I was like no I'll get something more "bridal" but this dress made me feel more like a bride than any of the others! It's a lot flatter than the picture since in the picture the model has a crinoline under to make it puff out, I'll be getting a purple one to add a bit of colour! And yeah the veil was over $100 and I knew I could find better and cheaper!
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Sonia · On May 22, 2018 at 21:41
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Love it! Third time is definitely a charm lol!
Your dress is gorgeous. And with that belt! It just ties it all together! absolutely beautiful.

I didn’t take the veil either because i feel that I can find better lol
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Sonia · On May 22, 2018 at 21:39
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Right???? Every other dress afterwards was like “ok can I go back in that other one now?” I like to see the full picture so for almost all the dresses I made sure to see it with a veil lol

mine actually is that cafe colour underneath and that’s what sold me on it! Funny how that works :b

so happy you found your dress!
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Sonia · On May 22, 2018 at 21:36
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Definitely. Just make sure to sleep on it and really think about. Yes price is important. And when things are on sale, I can’t help but use that as my excuse lol but make sure that you’re really happy with it and that you’re able to picture yourself on the big day
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Holly · On May 22, 2018 at 21:33
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My first appointment was also horrible. She kind of rushed us through and I only tried on 4 dresses and left. She didn't really help me much just kind of handed me dresses and that's it.
Second store was 100% better, absolutely amazing. I didn't have an appointment just walked in to check it out and tried in maybe 6-7 dressed. Found my almost the one!
Third store was the winner! I picked out 5 dresses. I really liked all of them too. First dress was my "dream" dress, but not when I had it on, it was just too big and puffy for my. Second dress was also huge and heavy but beautiful, just not me. Third dress was the one! It was the dress I always imagined as a kid. But I could continued and tried on the other two, one of them was a close second the other went to to no pile. I tried on dress 3 again and they put a veil in me, hair accessories and a belt and it was perfect. I saw myself at the wedding! I didn't buy the veil or hair accessories but I did buy the belt to go with it.

Here is a picture of it on the model, and also a picture of the belt I bought.
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Candace · On May 22, 2018 at 21:20
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I knew my dress was the one because everything I tried on afterwards didn't put a smile on my face. It was also the only one I felt that I had to put a veil on with as well.
The only thing I didn't like was the "cafe" colour so she put an ivory slip under the skirt to show me what it would look like in ivory and I was totally in love!
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Maya · On May 22, 2018 at 20:42
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My wedding is January 19, 2019. The first dress is at the consignment store. So not sure if I can get it in a different size. The fourth one which I am leaning more towards is on sale and so I would buy it if it’s the one. I’m going to sleep on it and then decide
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Sonia · On May 22, 2018 at 20:12
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Ouuu those are all beautiful. i have to say i love the first one a lot and the 4th one is absolutely stunning with the detail. but dont settle, the one thing you do not wanna do for a wedding dress is settle i did that for prom and felt terrible the entire time lol! its very normal not to have the feeling yet, just take your time whens your wedding? and would you be buying the dress as is or would they order it in a size close to your size?
I'm sure it was an amazing experience, its fun just to have everyones eyes on you and for your opinions to be the only ones that matter
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Maya · On May 22, 2018 at 20:04
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So I went to about 7 stores today looking at dresses. I went to Urban Bridal and I found a dress that I had liked , but I wasn’t completely sold on it (picture 1). I then went to David’s bridal and found a dress that I loved the train on (picture 2 + 3). Then I went to west Edmonton mall and went through some stores, not that I tried on dresses in all the stores, but I did in a few. They all had nice dresses, but none that were the ones. I am not a fan of tulle or organza. The last dress shop I went into Trés Chic that had a larger variety of satin dresses and the first dress I wasn’t sold on, but after trying a few on I changed my mind. Then my best friends little sister came and I retried it on and I think it’s the one. It’s a bigger size than the first and fits nicely. Also bot dresses I’m considering (picture 1 + 4) both need adjustments in the bust area.
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Sonia · On May 22, 2018 at 19:09
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Thats exactly how i felt! no crying, just really happy and smiley and it made the fact that I'm getting married all the more real.... up until now, it felt as if we were planning a really expensive reunion party lol but now it hits that I'm getting married to my wonderful fiancé and that were going to be starting our lives together!
I hope you're enjoying the fittings! Did it make you nervous to know that they have to do these big alterations??? I'm freaking out about that! They ordered a size 6 (which i know bridal runs small) but I'm hardly even a 2 in regular clothing... it makes me nervous to know that they're going to have to essentially rip my dress apart to have it fit me perfectly :/
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Sonia · On May 22, 2018 at 19:06
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Omg thats amazing! you must be so proud! I know now (even though my dress was ordered in a bigger size) that its time to be "sweating for the wedding"
Thats awesome though that you have a ton of appointments lined up to try on dressed. Try not to feel to overwhelmed and pressured to buy one... i find thats the issue with a lot of consultants in that they try to push you towards a dress (which i mean is their job right? to help you find the perfect one) but they should also understand when to stop and back down and let the bride relax a little!

Please keep us updated on your search, I'm excited to know! Enjoy trying on all the dresses! you'll have that moment and you'll know, even if you dont cry (totally normal, i didnt, i just got really excited and smiled the entire time)
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Amanda · On May 22, 2018 at 16:54
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Congratulations! It’s pretty exciting when you say yes to the dress!

I never had the “this is the dress” moment, with the tears and the overwhelming feelings. But the dress I said yes to... I just didn’t want to take it off. And I couldn’t stop smiling. My dad and mom both loved it. And so I said yes to the dress.

My “moment” hit me at my first fitting. We’re making a couple of pretty big alterations to my dress, so to kind of see what it’s going to look like once everything is all done, that got me a little choked up and teary.

My 2nd fitting is in 4 weeks and I am very excited!
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Maya · On May 22, 2018 at 06:44
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That is a very inspiring story Sonia I’m glad you were open to trying on the dress you thought you wouldn’t like and it was the one you feel so special in. I have so many bridal appointments today, I did buy a dress in January at the wedding fair in Edmonton. I maybe should have waited but it was only 200 dollars and I did like it. But since January I have lost a lot of weight and I need a different dress. I am waiting for those awe moments as well.

I’m very excited to go try on dresses and find the one I’ll post again later if I have found it. I hope after hours of trying on dresses that I can find the one
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