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Arquard
Beginner May 2011

**FLASH** I HAVE A DRESS!!! Squeeee!!! lookatmelookatmelookatme! Warning - extreme excitement contained within!

Arquard, 4 September, 2010 at 12:16 Posted on Planning 0 34

Ok, breathe!

So! I went for my first dress appointment today with the intention of trying out the Veromia Sonsie 9012. Sadly they didn't have that one in as someone had panic bought their sample of it last week after leaving their dress too late to order one in. They had a few in very similar styles though so I tried a load on and although they were lovely, something about each one just wasn't right.

The ladies suggested I look at some different styles to get a feel for what I liked and I must have gone through a dozen gowns before trying out THE most unlikely candidate - an A line princess dress with lacy straps that they had in the off-the-peg section. The second I came out of the dressing room, the first lady burst into tears, then I did too when I saw it. SOOOOO beautiful. Actually looks like it was made for me and somehow makes me look 2 dress sizes smaller! It's unbelievably comfortable too!! I tried out a few more just to make sure, but that was absolutely The One. I kept hugging it when the women weren't looking ?

SO I bought it there and then! They had a deal where they knock 10% if you buy on your first visit too, so extra bonus there!

Here it is (and me!). Pardon the goofy smile but I couldn't stop grinning once I'd stopped crying!



Sorry, the photos are huge! I don't know how to resize them....!

34 replies

Latest activity by Spangler, 7 September, 2010 at 08:12
  • MrsBear2b
    Beginner August 2011
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    Oh you look absolutely lovely. The big cheesy grin makes it even better, it's nice to see how happy you are! xxx

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  • lisaloulou
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    Very pretty!

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  • aecy
    Beginner October 2011
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    Its lovely and quite different from the one you went to look at lol

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  • Arquard
    Beginner May 2011
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    Lol, yep it really is!! I tried on all sorts of styles but this one just took my breath away :-D Sooo happy!

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  • Arquard
    Beginner May 2011
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    Oh wow! I have a dress twin?? Brilliant! :-D

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  • *Nursey*
    Beginner May 2012
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    That's beautiful!!! I'm so happy for you! xx

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  • Arquard
    Beginner May 2011
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    No it's Sincerity 4520

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  • Broody_wife
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    WOW!! You look stunning and the cheesy grin proves how much you love it!!

    It's Gorgeous!!! xxxx

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  • Little fluff
    Beginner September 2011
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    Stunning!

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  • debmci
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    that dress was made for you!! I love it!! Smiley smile

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  • Josiep00
    Beginner December 2010
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    It looks fab! and your big grin tells how happy you feel in it. Congrats!!

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  • SarinaCain
    Beginner March 2011
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    You do look lovely. The smile just adds to it! Smiley smile

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  • Mrs G to be
    Beginner May 2011
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    You look lovely!!

    Love the fact that you kept hugging it in secret ?

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  • victoriamarie
    Beginner July 2011
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    That is a beautiful dress and it really suits you! I love the styles with straps or off the shoulder.

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  • teeheeyoucrazyguys!
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    Thats gorgeous, and a bit reminiscent of mine with the shirred bodice and what is almost a portrait collar - cept yours is made of lace...... - very nice indeed.

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  • C
    Beginner July 2011
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    Congrats on finding the one! You look lovely and very happy

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  • yummymummy05
    Beginner November 2010
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    Its lovely!! personally, its not something i would go for, but i'm glad you found the one and i can tell by the HUGE grin on your face that your happy.

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  • TheNinjaPigeon
    Beginner January 2011
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    Oh wow - you look absolutely beautiful. I got a little bit emotional, you look sooooo happy. How well did that work out. xxxx

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  • *Bea*
    Beginner October 2011
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    Yey well done you, you look stunning ?

    Can i ask which dress shop you went to? I live quite a way away and am thinking about travelling to to one in Milton Keynes as it is a dedicated plus size shop and if it is the same one i wanted to know if it is worth travelling too

    thanks x

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  • Arquard
    Beginner May 2011
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    The shop is called About A Bride, and I'd definitely recommend it if you're after a plus size shop. Most of their samples are in a size 24 - 28 but they have a few larger and smaller in various styles. The two women who were there on Saturday were absolutely LOVELY and made me feel really at home straightaway.

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  • *Bea*
    Beginner October 2011
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    Oh good yes that's the one i was thinking of glad to hear it was good. I had an appointment for yesterday but mum had to work last minute so i had to cancel, how strange i would of probably bumped into you and not even known!

    It doesnt really say much on there website about what designers they stock so i wasnt sure, did you notice which ones they had other than sincerity?

    Thanks for you help x

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  • bluewater
    Beginner August 2009
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    Really lovely dress - suits you very much.

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  • Arquard
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    Ooh that is strange! I got the appointment cos someone had cancelled!! Hahahahaha

    They didn't mention much about which designers they stocked. They had a few Veromia as well as Sincerity, and one that looked like an Alfred Angelo but I think was actually just a similar design by someone else (which I've been trying to find a pic of to show my mum because it was my 2nd favourite dress).

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  • The Little Jewellery Box
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    Wow, stunning. It is really gorgeous. I saw your other post and truly think it looks better on you than the model!

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  • COCOCHIQUITA1984
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    So pleased for you! It looks gorgeous, and not too dissimilar to mine - which I shall be flashing as a sneak preview before the big day next weekend!! Eeekkkk!

    A successful shopping mission my lovely, now to get the other bits and bobs to go with it! ?xxxx

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  • Mrs_T2B
    Beginner May 2011
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    Yay, you found the ONE! So pleased for you; it's very sophisticated and pretty, suits you ? x

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  • M
    Beginner October 2010
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    You look gorgeous and your dress is stunning!! x

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  • katiea2000
    Beginner July 2011
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    Hey date twin!!!! Love the dress. I have similar straps on mine but I haven't had a chance to take any pics yet, but when I do i'll be sure to post. How are the rest of your plans coming along? I still have no idea what colour scheme to go for- coral or mint green?!

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  • froggy29400
    Beginner October 2010
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    What a lovely shape! One of my "top 5" was a similar shape, it's so flattering! You are naturally so pretty, makes me so jealous...

    Very good choice xx

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  • Arquard
    Beginner May 2011
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    Awwwww you ladies are so lovely ?

    The plans are getting there slowly but every time we finalise one detail, 3 other things come up which we realise we need to sort out! Colours are one thing we've had sorted for ages though! Hunter green (well h2b wanted British racing green, but hunter is the closest shade we can get) and silver. Whoop! How about your plans?

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  • 3d jewellery
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    Just shows you need to be willing to try other styles on. You look very happy

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  • Spangler
    Beginner September 2010
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    Very nice!! Your huge grin says it all! Is it all becoming real now?

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