Mr. JCJD: STAY OUT!

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...Cause there''s pics of me in my dress inside!!



These were from my last fitting. I just needed a hem and bustle because of the corset lacing - I could gain or lose 15 pounds and it would still fit, LOL!

Anyways, this is Maggie Sottero''s Mileta in Diamond White. The front hem looks strange because she hadn''t cut the organza overlay and it was just pinned up. I''m wearing all my jewelry (sapphire and marcasite necklace, Great-Grandma''s pearl earrings, and e-ring. Forgot my veil that day, but it will be just at the crown of my head - 1 layer of organza, Ballet length (ends at back of knees). Hair will be half-up somehow.


Pic 1: Back with train. Poodle (Baby) is seamstress''s friend''s.

 

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Pic 2: Back of dress bustled. This is a French bustle (under-bustle).

 

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Pic 3: Front view, mirror showing bustle.

 

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Pic 4: Side view, bustled.

 

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Pic 5: My smiling face - and close-ups of the jewelry!

 

[belle]

WOW! what an awesome dress!!

you look so radiant and beautiful!

 

[dietvanillacoke]

JUST BEAUTIFUL!!! your dress is so similar to mine!!! i think our body types are similar also... i just hope i look as beautiful and radiant as you do!

oh and your waist looks TINY!!! Oh my goodness!! what a perfect dress for you!

 

[codex57]

Those details are cool. I''m vaguely, vaguely starting to get why those dresses cost so much money.

 

[Kaleigh]

JCJD,
Your dress is amazing and looks beautiful on you!!!

 

[cflutist]

JCJD, your dress is beautiful just like you are.

 

[kanne]

cflutist, I could not have said it better!

gorgeous!

 

[JCJD]

Thank you all so much! I had to logon in Internet Explorer just to use the blushing icon!!

DVC - the corset-waist is a dream, isn''t it? I look more like Marilyn Monroe in my dress than my e-ring (Ha! Get it!!)

codex - Thank you! It really is the details that make it.

belle, kaleigh, cflutist, and lovey - you are all so sweet! Let''s hope FH likes it more!

 

[Bikergirl]

JCJD,

You are beautiful in your dress! My wedding dress was a Maggie Sottero also, and I loved it! You will be stunning on your wedding day. Beautiful choice.

 

[JCJD]

Thank you! Which Maggie did you wear?


ETA: Found it: Paulette. It's beautiful on you!! What a great place to get married!

 

[flopkins]

awwwwww you look fabulous!!!

 

[researcher]

Your dress is so pretty! I love the fact that it has a sexy corset back and an elegant beaded front. It''s the best of both worlds (sexy and elegant)!!! You are going to make a gorgeous bride

 

[ame]

I love that you aren''t using the modesty panel! I didn''t even order one with my dress.

 

[MelissaSue]

JC- you look beautiful.. as always!! I love your dress!! Its just perfect for you!! Oh.. your wedding is SOOO soon isn''t it?!

 

[icekid]

JCJD! you look absolutely beautiful. the dress really suits you. future hubby is going to have a heart attack when he sees you walking down the aisle

 

[AmberGretchen]

Awww... you look so beautiful! Its a lovely dress and it really flatters you. Thanks for sharing the pics

 

[JCJD]

Date: 5/23/2005 4:23:26 PM
Author: ame
I love that you aren't using the modesty panel! I didn't even order one with my dress.

I got my dress off the rack, and left the modesty panel at the store! Since the lacing goes down below my butt, I did keep the lower panel. If the dress were a size larger, I think I could get away without either one. I love the way the corset lacing looks - that little bit of skin showing through. As researcher put it, sexy and elegant!

 

[JCJD]

Thanks everyone!!

Melissa - 32 days!!!!! Yippee!!!!!!!!! One month from tomorrow!!! Hooray!!!!!!!!!!

icekid - YES! That''s what I was hoping for! LOL - we''ll have paramedics on stand-by.

flopkins, researcher, and AG - Thank you so much for the compliments!!

 

[Buena Girl]

Beautiful dress! You look fantastic! How excited are you!?!?!?!

 

[JCJD]

Date: 5/23/2005 5:55:15 PM
Author: Buena Girl
Beautiful dress! You look fantastic! How excited are you!?!?!?!

Bouncing off the walls!!!

 

[hoorray]

You look absolutely beautiful! I love the dress -- the french bustle is a really nice look.

Best wishes!

 

[windy1365]

What a beautiful dress!!!

 

[AGBF]

You look heavenly. My daughter saw a Maggie Sottero gown in the window of a store and fell in love with it. I am hoping that by the time she marries women will no longer be wearing strapless wedding gowns, but if they are I will have to deal with it. The look is chic and beautiful. I just don't want to see my little girl married in something so...revealing!!! I don't know why you are eliciting this reaction in me, but part of me wants to throw a blanket over you. Very bewitching. Very *sexy*. Will you at least have a veil over your shoulders? (Just kidding. You can grow your hair. Think Rapunzel.)

Deb

 

[JCJD]

Hee hee hee! Deb, you are a mother in every way! Maybe, for your sake, your daughter won''t look good in strapless styles! They help balance my hips and non-existent waist, as does the corset lacing.
Yes, I''ll have a veil, and I plan on wearing it the entire night. It''ll go from the crown of my head (above my ponytail holder in the pic) down to behind my knees. We haven''t had the hair trial yet, and I can''t imagine growing my hair another 3 feet in a month, so you''re stuck there.

Thanks windy and lop! (I''m JCJD actually.

)

 

[beautifuldisaster]

JCJD You look beautiful!!!!

I love your dress...the beading and the corset are sooo pretty!

You look so happy

I would love to see your veil as well! Sounds very nice.

Congrats on finding such a gorgeous dress and for pulling it off beautifully!

 

[AGBF]

Date: 5/24/2005 10:36:39 AM
Author: JCJD
They help balance my hips and non-existent waist, as does the corset lacing.

Your problem is not your figure, sweetie. Your problem is how sexy you look in a *BRIDAL* gown! I am very reassured about the veil, though. One will get a *peek* at all that stuff under the veil, but it won''t be completely on display. I like it!

In loco parentis,
Deb