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Chickster
Beginner August 2013

Ended up with a completely different Wedding Dress!! **Flashes**

Chickster, 25 October, 2012 at 07:29 Posted on Planning 0 51

I put a deposit down on my wedding dress a few days ago, and have ended up with something COMPLETELY different to the dress I almost bought!!

I almost bought this Mark Lesley Ivory gown:


But TOTALLY fell in love with this gorgeous pale gold and bronze dress in a shop in Cheltenham (the dress isn't blue btw - that is the light coming in from the window):


Here is a close up of the bead work - the dress maker took the embroidery off an antique ballgown from the 1800's:


I really surprised myself when I fell for this gown because it is quite unusual but but I love it!!!! The dressmaker designs all of the gowns herself and adds vintage / antique pieces from other gowns to her dresses - amazing!

It has totally buggered up the silver bit of my colour scheme but the blue bridesmaids dresses still look great with bronze coloured kitten heels - yay! This also means I have to completely re-design all of my wedding stationery because I had already done it in greys and blues and ask my florist for a new quote!

I never, ever thought I would get married in gold - and also never thought I would be going down the vintage route!

Anyone else ended up with something completely different?

51 replies

Latest activity by Canary, 14 September, 2013 at 21:29
  • Canary
    Beginner August 2013
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    Wow! This is stunning! You are going to look amazing!

    What shop is it? Sounds just like my sort of shop Smiley smile

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  • Barefoot
    Beginner August 2012
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    Beautifully gorgeous. My dress from my first wedding was gold, and I had a beaded crusader cross added to the front:


    I went more traditional this time, but gold dresses rock!!

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  • Dream Wedding Video
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    Oooo Love it. Great to see something a bit different!

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  • Ali_G
    Beginner October 2012
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    Wow, that's amazing!!

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  • kharv
    Beginner March 2012
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    Fabulous! Very SATC.

    Do you have a pic of you in it?

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  • micranisi
    Beginner December 2012
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    Absolutely beautiful. I'm not surprised you fell for it. Its probably the only dress I've seen on here that has given me any serious wobbles - so much so that I'm trying not to look at it too much! Much too late for me though seeing as its 2 months on Monday. Argh!

    Good work!!

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  • sian-tiffany
    Beginner May 2012
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    Wow!! Gorgeous dress, never seen anything like it before. Got any pics of you in it?

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  • xKellsBellsx
    Beginner December 2012
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    Oh wow, this is STUNNING! I love how different it is! Definitely do not let the cat out of the bag to anyone who wasn't there when you picked it - your OH and all your guests will be in for a real treat on your wedding day! x

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  • natalieexx
    Beginner October 2012
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    Wow that's gorgeous! So different, I've never seen anything like it before!

    By the way, I think we NEED to see a pic of you in this! It's so different I just can't wait to see how it looks on! xx

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  • Chickster
    Beginner August 2013
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    Thanks!

    I got it from a shop in Cheltenham called Cocoa Couture: http://www.cocoacoutureinc.com/#!

    Cara (the owner) makes one off pieces by hand, she is amazing! Some of her dresses are very expensive but if you are honest with her about your budget, she will try to make you something within your price range.

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  • Chickster
    Beginner August 2013
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    Wow!! Love this dress!!

    I also love your other dress too and have pretty much decided not to have a train on my dress either!

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  • Canary
    Beginner August 2013
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    Ah damn it. I'm looking to try and reduce my dress budget Smiley sad I feel this may be a step in the wrong direction.

    Thanks though, it is honestly so beautiful!

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  • Chickster
    Beginner August 2013
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    Yeah, she has done me a good deal but I have totally maxed out my budget buying this dress - although the price does include all fittings and adjustments (thankfully!)

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    Hi,

    You will look amazing. Vintage is such a lovely style. You can go all out with the lace and gorgeous things now!! Keep an eye out on my site as i have new stock coming in all the time, including fascinators with birdcage veils.

    Lynne

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  • Chickster
    Beginner August 2013
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    Ok, here is a flash of me in the dress - but here are a few things to note:

    1) She will start adjusting it at the end in May so the length needs to be shortened etc. Plus I will hopefully have lost a bit of weight by then

    2) I am a size 18/16 and usually hate myself in photos but this dress doesn't make me look as blobby as I do in other pics! (Corsets ROCK!)

    3) My boobs will NOT look like that in August!

    4) Yes - those are my knickers in the mirror!!!!


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  • Canary
    Beginner August 2013
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    Wow! Stunning!

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  • Chickster
    Beginner August 2013
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    Aww thanks! I feel rather princessy swishing about in it too (which again I totally didn't think I would go for!)

    Honestly Canary, I don't know what your budget is but you should give Cara a call and see if she can do anything for you.

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  • HLT
    Beginner August 2012
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    I wish I'd known about this shop - shame. The dress is beautiful. Will you keep the bow?

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  • Canary
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    Hmm I have a budget of £1000 max but would prefer a lot less!

    Also Cheltenham is a far distance from me darn it! Wish it wasn't though as you look stunning!

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  • Chickster
    Beginner August 2013
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    Yes I'm keeping the bow!

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  • Hollies
    Beginner December 2018
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    Absolutely stunning dress, it is gorgeous.

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  • Katscamel
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    It's one of the lovliest dresses I've seen for a long time - so nice to see something original.

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  • micranisi
    Beginner December 2012
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    Serious, serious dress envy. You look amazing.

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  • Chickster
    Beginner August 2013
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    Thanks for the lovely comments guys! x x x

    Kharv - someone else said it was a bit 'Carrie Bradshaw' which I am taking as a massive compliment!

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  • kharv
    Beginner March 2012
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    It is! It's like that fabulous one she wears in Paris.

    You look amazing and it's a wonderful dress.

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  • *gnashers*
    Beginner October 2013
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    Tis bloomin' lovely.

    Not different really but I did say I didn't want a strapless dress. And guess what?

    My dress is strapless.

    Although I do have a bolero to cover up for the church.

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  • Chickster
    Beginner August 2013
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    Oooh I loved that Paris dress - thanks!!

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  • DaffodilWaves
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    Wow!!! Absolutely gorgeous x

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  • tortoise
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    It's an amazing dress. So different.

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  • Kjay
    Beginner August 2013
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    It is really really really Beautiful- you look gorgeous in it- knickers and all Smiley smile

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  • Chickster
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    LoL!! Thanks! x x x

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  • Tizzie
    Beginner June 2012
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    Love this! So pretty and different and suits you so much.

    I went for something different too! Went looking for a white dress and bought a navy blue and black one! I was happy I took that little bit of a risk and went with something different though. Very worth it!

    Cant wait to see it after alterations too!!

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