I ordered the dress!

[JenStone]

After visiting 8(!) different bridal salons, I finally found THE DRESS. And this past Saturday we ordered it!!! Since we were buying, we were able to take pictures (why don''t they let you take pictures unless you''re buying anyway?).

Unfortunately the pictures didn''t come out too well - my mother is one of the worst photographers I know. In addition, this sample dress was two sizes too large for me and I was only wearing 1" heels here (I plan on wearing 4"+ since I''m so short).

Without further ado...

 

[JenStone]

A side shot where you can see more details... (why do I look so angry?)

 

[JenStone]

I love the details of the back. I don''t think I''ll wear a cathedral length veil on my wedding day - it seems too overwhelming, no?

 

[JenStone]

Closed-eye shot!

 

[JenStone]

Last one...

 

[Harleigh]

Congrats, Jen! You will be a beautiful bride!!!

 

[Independent Gal]

Gorgeous!

 

[JenStone]

Thank you! I sent the pics to my bridesmaids but I''m not "allowed" to show them to anyone else - my fiance wants the guests at our wedding to be completely wowed.

But all I want to do is show them to everyone! I can''t believe I have to wait a whole 4 months for it to arrive!

 

[Haven]

It''s just gorgeous, Jen! You are going to be a beautiful bride!!!! I love the waistline and the full skirt, wow!

 

[Independent Gal]

It''s not just the dress that''s gorgeous, you''re a K N O C K O U T! And the dress does a great job of being lovely, but framing YOUR loveliness as the major focal point. It''s perfect.

 

[JenStone]

Indy, you are too sweet! I remember pictures of you in your dress and you''re pretty hot yourself!

This dress has all the elements I wanted: sweetheart neckline, a full skirt, corset back, and detailing that makes it stand out. I hate my body type because I''m fuller on top than bottom (I really have no hips and I really, really envy those with pear-shaped figures) so I love how this dress makes me look like I actually have some hips! Also, the criss-cross pattern on top creates an illusion of a small waist - yay!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

It''s beautiful! Congratulations!

 

[surfgirl]

Date: 8/20/2007 9:18:59 PM
Author: JenStone
A side shot where you can see more details... (why do I look so angry?)

Probably because you dont have your pancake on your head! Pretty dress. Will you wear a pancake veil or a normal one??

 

[NewEnglandLady]

You look stunning in the dress!! I envy those wtih pear shapes as well and love the way a dropped waist makes you look a little curvier. You''re going to be a gorgeous bride!

I know four months seems like forever, but it gives you plenty of time to shop for the veil, shoes, etc. I''m glad you got some pictures, they''ll have to tide you over until the dress comes in

Congrats on ordering the dress, it''s beautiful!

 

[ephemery1]

Jen and NewEnglandLady, you are MORE than welcome to share some of my "pear"... I can spare at least a few inches off each thigh!!

Jen you look absolutely GORGEOUS... that is one of those dresses where it just looks like it was made for you.... completely perfect. And I actually really like the cathedral length veil (maybe I''m biased because mine was!)... I think it is actually more subtle than having a veil that stops midway down your back.... it allows for all the details of the back to show through without being "interrupted"... know what I mean?

Either way, congrats on finding the perfect dress!!!!! Can''t wait to see wedding pix....

 

[snlee]

It''s beautiful! Congrats on finding your dress!

 

[bee*]

beautiful dress!

 

[robbie3982]

WOW! You''re a knockout!!! I LOVE

the way the dress looks on you!!! And I actually love the way the cathedral veil looks with it. I don''t think it looks overwhelming at all! I can''t wait to see one that actually fits you because this one that''s 2 sizes too big looks amazing!

 

[Nicki]

You look fantastic in that dress! It''s extremely flattering, and you''d never know you didn''t have a lovely pear shape!

 

[jcrow]

Date: 8/20/2007 11:32:11 PM
Author: ephemery1
Jen and NewEnglandLady, you are MORE than welcome to share some of my ''pear''... I can spare at least a few inches off each thigh!!

Jen you look absolutely GORGEOUS... that is one of those dresses where it just looks like it was made for you.... completely perfect. And I actually really like the cathedral length veil (maybe I''m biased because mine was!)... I think it is actually more subtle than having a veil that stops midway down your back.... it allows for all the details of the back to show through without being ''interrupted''... know what I mean?


Either way, congrats on finding the perfect dress!!!!! Can''t wait to see wedding pix....

i COMPLETELY agree about the CATHEDRAL veil!!! especially because it''s sheer. you can see all the details of the dress. it''s the complete package to me. i think a shorter veil would be way too busy with this dress!!

 

[gingerBcookie]

Date: 8/21/2007 6:51:15 PM
Author: jcrow

Date: 8/20/2007 11:32:11 PM
Author: ephemery1
Jen and NewEnglandLady, you are MORE than welcome to share some of my ''pear''... I can spare at least a few inches off each thigh!!

Jen you look absolutely GORGEOUS... that is one of those dresses where it just looks like it was made for you.... completely perfect. And I actually really like the cathedral length veil (maybe I''m biased because mine was!)... I think it is actually more subtle than having a veil that stops midway down your back.... it allows for all the details of the back to show through without being ''interrupted''... know what I mean?


Either way, congrats on finding the perfect dress!!!!! Can''t wait to see wedding pix....

i COMPLETELY agree about the CATHEDRAL veil!!! especially because it''s sheer. you can see all the details of the dress. it''s the complete package to me. i think a shorter veil would be way too busy with this dress!!

triple ditto! that gown is smashing on you and i think that sheer sheer cathedral veil perfectly completes the package!

 

[whenharrymetsally]

You look gorgeous!! Beautiful choice!!!

 

[ringplease]

beautiful!!! is that a maggie???

 

[JenStone]

Thanks everyone! Ringplease - this is actually a Sophia Tolli. I LOVE Maggie Sottero and my second and third choices were Maggies. Surprisingly, Sophia Tolli is a lot more affordable than I thought. Since I was introduced to the bridal salon by a friend of the owners, they gave me 10%....AND since it''s in NJ no tax!

 

[ringplease]

Thanks for the info. I love the dress, especially the corset back!! I know a lot of maggie''s have that feature and I love it. Congrats on finding "the dress". I also agree with the others that the veil looks fabulous and completes the elegance of the gown!!!

 

[anchor31]

You''re a gorgeous woman and the dress looks stunning on you!

 

[happilyeverafter]

Date: 8/20/2007 10:20:10 PM
Author: surfgirl

Date: 8/20/2007 9:18:59 PM
Author: JenStone
A side shot where you can see more details... (why do I look so angry?)

Probably because you dont have your pancake on your head! Pretty dress. Will you wear a pancake veil or a normal one??

HAHAHAHA! surfgirl you are hilarious! ROFL

JenStone, what a beautiful dress! It looks spectacular on you! And i''ll trade you your "full on top" figure for my "squished hourglass" one!

 

[DMBsGirl]

It is gorgeous! I LOOOOVE your hair btw!