What do you think of this dress?

[Diamonds4Me]

Does it look ''Estate'' enough? I''m trying to find something that won''t look out of place where we''ll probably be getting married. Of course I''m looking for what I love but I''m also trying to find something that will blend with the whole French Chateau thing.

This is by Justin Alexander.

Alvina Valenta dress.

Another Alvina Valenta.

 

[fountainfairfax]

I think they are all beautiful but the first one is breathtaking and I think it would be perfect w/the French Chateau look!

Oh, to be a first-time bride again....

 

[IrishEyes]

Oh my gosh....that first one is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!

 

[Diamonds4Me]

I'm pretty much stuck on the first dress, too. There is only one bridal shop near me that carries Justin Alexander so I'll have to call to see if they have that dress or if they can get it in for me to try on.

I'm so excited!!!! I still can't believe that he wants to have a wedding after all. It's still going to be very small..like 20 people MAX..but I still want it to be elegant.

I just got an email from the Biltmore Estate and it turns out that the area we want to have our reception is really cheap! It's only $500 to use the room and then a minimum of $1500 for food/bev or $80 per guest..so it's only going to be about $1600 for everyone to eat and drink..IF we have all 20 people there..but at least $1500. Its in the champagne cellar under the winery. I picked that because I really like the cobble stone/rock wall look (at least I'm hoping that's what it looks like. I've not seen it so I may be changing my mind). It just feels old..if that makes sense. The preliminary numbers for the actual ceremony aren't that scary either. $800 for the first four with a max of 6 and $75 per person beyond the 6. I've figured in about 12 people total that I really want there (that includes me and h2b) so it's really not so bad. I figure with numbers like that I can go wild with the gown and not feel guilty

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

 

[Cath]

OMG that first dress is TO DIE FOR! It''ll definitely fit in at the Biltmore Estate. Sounds like you have a fabulous wedding in the works!

 

[lmurden]

Hot Hot! But I really love the first one.

 

[rms]

all I can say about that first dress is WOW WOW WOW!!!! Absolutely gorgeous. If you get it to try on, send us pics of you in it PLEASE!! Can I ask what the price is on it?

 

[flopkins]

OoooOoo I love all three!!!! But I think the first is still the prettiest!!!
Actually, J. Alexander has a dress similar to the 2nd one.. so maybe you can try that one too!!! I don''t remember the style no. though.

Just a teensy warning though- I tried on a few J. Alex. dresses, and they are *very* substantial... it''s beautiful material but the satin is heavy...

I couldn''t pull it off but I hope you can!!! (Maybe that first one is silk?!!! That would be even more awesome!!!!)

 

[Layne]

I have a strong preference for the first one- it is just amazing and the most "estate" imo.
Second choice is the 3rd, #2 is okay, but the others really out do it.

 

[MelissaSue]

i have to agree with everyone else on this one.. the first dress is just amazing. did you see my post in the dress thread? THere is a knottie that wants that dress so there are pics of her in it.. I will link for you..

http://www.theknot.com/co_profileview.htm?profilename=ashbug1217

The third dress is also very very pretty!!

When is your wedding going to be? I am confused about the ceremony part? Why is there a cost per person for the ceremony? The numbers for your reception do sound reasonable.. as long as you''re keeping it small.. especially the room rental part. Our building rental was $1400. The food and beverage is going to fall somewhere between $50-$60 person plus taxes, service charges and gratuity which will probably bump it up to more like $70 a head.. and we are having lots more people than 20!! I''m starting to get a little shocked at how much everything is costing!

 

[elepri]

They''re both beautiful. I think the first one has a bit too much going on for me but it''s a gorgeous dress, i just prefer simpler, cleaner lines in general. I think both would looks great in the chateau setting.

 

[Diamonds4Me]

WOW! Thanks everyone for helping me out. As far as the cost for the dress..I have NO idea...I'm sure it'll be a pretty penny, lol.

As far as the cost for the ceremony it's because I specified that I wanted it VERY small so that is their Intimate Wedding and Vow Renewal Package. It includes an outdoor ceremony with weather backup, wedding cake, Biltmore Estate champagne and tickets to the estate.

I really am stuck on the first dress. I probably have my heart sat on it too much because I know that anything can happen. As much as I love it there's a good chance that it'll look like a train wreck on me

But I still love it, lol. When I get a chance to look for it and hopefully try it on I'll make sure I have my digital camera with me. I just hope they let me take some pictures! I was reading the thread about the mean bridal shop people

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Well...I better run. As much as I do love that one I still can't help but keep looking. I'm so bad

 

[Jennifer5973]

I love the 1 st one too!

 

[NyssaLynne]

I like the first and the last dress. Both are very beautiful.

 

[Kaleigh]

They''re both beautiful dresses, but I really love the first one!!

 

[synth19]

all are very nice!

 

[appletini]

I''m in love with the first dress!!! Your wedding is going to be amazing!