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Jayne, I haven't seen your dress previously - it's beautiful, you look fabulous.

Thank you. It's all pinned in that photo. It's now been taken up and I lost 3lb. I absolutely love it. I haven't even seen it with the fur jacket and gloves yet!

That's a beautiful dress, I love the beadwork and it reminds me of a Jenny Packham one I had my eyes on. I'm not sure about the strapless for me as I'm very small chested so they tend to look empty, lol, but you'll look like a gorgeous bride! Will you be wearing a veil?

Aw thank you hun, I hope so! Yes I will be wearing a veil, I'm not sure what length yet though! I'll also b e wearing a pearl headband made by my mum

Have you starting trying on different styles yet?

I've tried loads and haven't felt anything special, maybe I'm too critical or cerebral about it. I've tried many different styles and I'm not sure what to go for. You can check out my post to see what some look like on me and give me your opinion!

https://www.hitched.co.uk/chat/forums/t/522404.aspx?PageIndex=1

Oh, I remember that post - I thin the Jenny Packham looks fab on you

There is an old 50+page thread of dresses somewhere - search 'mass dress flash' and you should find it.

The consultants try to be helpful, but what really matters is what makes you feel most comfortable. One of the dress appointments I went to tried to get me into a figure-hugging mermaid number; another said I should go for a corseted ballgown. They both looked gorgeous, but the mermaid made me feel self-conscious about my stomach while the ballgown felt hot and heavy around my legs. I ended up going for the dress below, although I admit to occasionally wondering whether I should have gone for one of the mermaids which had a gorgeous shimmering underlay and caught the light beautifully.

MadamRed your dress is one of my favourites

i love this every time you flash it.

Your dress is stunning MadamRed!!! It's absolutely gorgeous and you'll look amazing I'm sure!!

Thank you ingrid!

Some gorgeous gown's everyone. I think the easiest thing to do is to begin with what silhouette you like. I tried on different shapes of dresses i.e Fishtail, Mermaid, Princess etc and realised I didn't feel confident in a tight fighting dress (am a size 10 and wear tight fitting dresses going out but just didn't feel comfortable at all in tight fitting wedding dresses). I also had it in my head I wanted lace and dismissed satin. I was in love with Pronovias Pergola and tried it on and tried desperately to convince my self and others it was right but it wasn't. Was bit disheartened but then found my dream dress. Which is satin and strapless which I didn't want. Sometimes what you want doesn't suit you in the end. The warmer shade of ivory satin really made me glow and made look timeless and elegant. I must of visited about 6 or so bridal shops and tried on way over 100 gowns before I found the one. However i hope to only be a bride once and it's the only time you ever going to shop for a wedding dress for yourself so just enjoy it.

LeeLee85, I LOVE your dress. Where is it from?

RachD90, I also love your dress. It is one I have on my list to try on. I don't want anything big, lacy and puffy but big, satiny and smooth is totally my cup of tea! X

I think I may be giving too much importance to the fact that it's THE DRESS. It seems to add pressure somehow!

Plus for some reason everything seems to be turning out differently to what I expected: the venue, the honeymoon and possibly the dress. Not that it's a bad thing, it's just that I seem to be fighting my original expectations of things haha!

I'm in a similar position as you, I think I've tried over a 100 gowns although many were no good I knew I didn't like them but the assistants insist on you trying all types on!

I originally thought I'd go for something fitted but when I first started looking I didn't look good, then I lost quite a bit of weight so my shape is a bit more balanced so now I seem to go for sheath or mermaid.

That dress is absolutely stunning, I'm sure you look amazing!!

Ingrid, I saw a photo of this Pronovias dress on a bride on another forum and I thought of you, since you said you were open to something satiny. It looked amazing. I think she was planning to add a belt to emphasize the waist a little more. The train is also completely detachable for the reception. I wish I could pull off something like this but my bust is too big to wear high necklines.

Here's mine. I love it so much! I'll upload more with me in it when I get it properly fitted after Christmas

Mine is by D'Zage

This is mine Elizabeth by Robald Joyce

Thank you for thinking of me! I've tried some satin or plain ones similar to this one but I look very serious and mature, which I'm not haha! I'm very bubbly and funny!

Wish I could wear it again! absolutely the polar opposite of the style I had in mind but fell in love as soon as I tried it on

I'm not getting married til March '17 but have already bought mine! I hated my dress on the hanger so just wanted to show you how different they can look when they're on. Mine is everything I didn't want - ruffles and a longer bodice but I love it. Can't wait til I get measured for alterations as it's two sizes too big at the moment and I will finally be able to try it on again!

When typing your msg you will see an icon in the tool bar above that looks like a little ladder or film reel. Click on that and add the picture you want. Tidal wave is good at instruction pictures lol. I'm not!

Love this dress! I was convinced i wanted a lace fishtail but when I tried them on I loved the ball gowns which is exactly what I thought I didn't want! My dress is quite similar to yours Leelee85, what make is it? I don't have any pics of mine yet I'm afraid.

to the OP, my advice would be to try on all the different styles and just enjoy it and go with your heart!

This is mine. Olga by Victoria Jane.

I just put mine on the Mass Dress Flash thread ! I'm getting a new sash I think either gold or more likely black

Some gorgeous wedding dresses!! Very dreamy and romantic and beautiful! What a lot of beautiful brides!!

Chaffinch, that's lovely and so different! I think a Gold sash would look gorgeous.

Hi Ingrid!

This is my dress, Pronovias, Ocelada.

I am so excited, going back on Saturday to try on again as my dress is in!

Mrs LtoBe Has that got pink in it?

Its beautifyl

Mines got gold in the overlay so I will try gld sash. will probably get black as well just in case

Did you find a dress yet Ingrid?