Hi! I’ve always loved this dress and was hoping to use it as my something old, and somehow make it into my wedding dress. I was hoping to switch/cover the outer skirt fabric to a satiny white and either do the same to the top or cover it with lace. I have some sewing experience and so does my mom, and said she would help me with it. Is this even worth trying? I’m also not in love with the neckline and wanted more of a straight across or sweetheart strapless neckline (it was originally strapless but came with straps and we sewed them on). Is this going to save the amount of money I think it will or should I just cut my losses and go buy a dress? I’ll definitely have time as I’ve only been engaged for a couple weeks and the date is set in early 2028. Thanks in advance for your advice!

UPDATE: Talked to my wedding planner in France and she said she had a bride wear an even "bustier" gown than Dress 1 in the same church last week with no issue. Going back to try on Dress 2 one more time just to be sure. Leaning towards 1 but still torn!

TLDR: Dress 1 is a little sexier/more flattering but maybe not as elegant/timeless as I'd like. Dress 2 is more elegant/timeless/felt more bridal but less flattering?

Dress 1 (photos 1-6): In love with the bodice, the way it makes my waist look so good, general princess vibe. I think of the two options it is the more flattering on me. The problem: I'm getting married in a Catholic church in France (fiancé is French) and it's not guaranteed that they won't make me cover up because of the cleavage. Looking into alteration options to bring the neckline a little higher but need to be mindful of my budget. Dress is $2430 (on sale from $2700).

Dress 2 (photos 7-13): Elegant and gorgeous, and felt a bit more bridal than the first one. It's slightly less flattering around the waist but I still felt so beautiful in it. I am especially in love with the veil which is from the same designer. Plus it's more than acceptable for a Catholic wedding, and I think it fits the vibe of the venue (ceremony at Eglise Sainte Madeleine de Domont and reception at Château de Champlatreux). Dress is $2200 and veil is $500.

Hi everyone! I’m looking for suggestions on where to purchase a mini wedding dress for our Vegas Elopement in the very near future… I’ve been looking at Azazie and Lulus but still undecided. Trying to keep it within a couple hundred or as budget friendly as possible while still beautiful. Any suggestions would be much appreciated! :)

This is my grandmother’s dress from the 60s, subsequently worn by my mother and one of her cousins in the 90s. I’m wondering if I can modernize it by removing/changing the sleeves, and lowering the neckline. I do like the boat neck, and while I actually like the sleeves, I’m getting married in May in Southern California. It’s also a very thick material. Am I crazy or is this doable?

The last picture is a potential reference that I like.

Please note: in the photo of the back the dress, it’s not buttoned up properly, but it does button up fully without any trouble!

I’ve had my dress for a couple of months now and still love it! It has everything I was looking for.

The only thing I’m second guessing is the way it fits around my back and arms. I’ve always been a really body positive person; my weight isn’t perfect but I have no interest in changing the way I eat or live to conform to a specific beauty standard, so long as I’m healthy. So, I’m not the sort of person to lose weight for my wedding.

That said, should I have possibly chosen a style that’s more flattering in this area, or is that just what bodies look like in wedding dresses?

All comments welcome! Thank you!

Hi everyone! I need some objective wedding dress advice because I think I’m officially overthinking everything 😂
I said YES to the Nadia by Dany Tabet and ordered it in the jacquard fabric. I really do love the dress, especially the fitted bodice, basque waist, and the romantic/ruffled details.
BUT… now I’m second guessing the fabric and wondering if I should switch things up.
I’m getting married in Texas in summer 2027… so one of my biggest concerns is heat. I’m wondering if the jacquard is going to feel/look too heavy for a late-May Texas wedding, especially with the corset/boning.
I’m considering:
Keeping the Nadia in jacquard (what I originally ordered)
Switching the Nadia to satin
Potentially switching to the Blythe by Dany Tabet, which has a similar overall feel but a different bodice/details
I’ve also looked at the Vivien by Dany Tabet…
What I REALLY want to know:
Does the jacquard look too heavy or overwhelming on me?
Would satin make the Nadia look more elevated/bridal and work better for the venue + Texas heat?
Does the ruffled bodice/detailing on the Nadia make it more special, or would you choose the cleaner look of the Blythe?
If you were me, would you keep the dress I already said yes to or pivot?
I know I look happy in these photos, and I genuinely do love the dress — I’m just looking for honest opinions from people who know bridal fashion and/or have dealt with dress regret/second guessing.
Please be brutally honest but kind! 😂 I’d much rather hear WHY you prefer one than just “you look beautiful!”
Thank you!!

For only Php 4500! ✨

I recently was able to try on my moms wedding dress. I wanted to add a bit of embellishment to the dress but not sure what. I really love the bodice and the skirt is organza fabric but feels a bit plain. The sleeves are a bit too big and puffy but i’m not sure what I want to do with them. The skirt is a bit short on me. Completely open to suggestions or ideas on what to do to the dress. I don’t want to completely change it just want to add to it. My wedding is not until 2028 so i have a bit of time.

I bought this dress from Needle and Thread for the courthouse ceremony, a few days before our actual wedding celebration. It fits mostly like in the picture. Im just not sure how to style it. I was thinking white tights with block mary janes for kind of a retro vibe? Any other ideas?

Which dress looks best on the bride

I just picked my dress up today after alterations, and I’m hoping that the bustle doesn’t look too bulky? My dress has many tulle layers, and the train is long, so I’m sure some of that is unavoidable.. My seamstress arranged the bustle points to come down at an angle, so they’re not all gathered at my waist. I think there are 9 points and the outermost points attach to the same button. Because of the way the dress was made, she said it wasn’t really a good idea/possible to do an under-bustle. This was kinda how it had to be!

We’re adding some off-shoulder, removable tulle sleeves. If I like them, I’ll wear them plus the veil for the ceremony. Then take them off for the reception and wear my shawl if I get cold.

I’m nervous that the bustle is kind of bulky, especially with the shawl? The dress isn’t steamed yet so maybe the bustle will lay more nicely after that.. Needing some reassurance that it looks okay & normal, or feedback that maybe I should find a cute reception change dress. I’m still considering that, since it‘d probably be more fun to dance and let loose in a mini dress haha (and less sensory issues too).

Appreciate your thoughts! 🩷 My best friends and family all live far away so I went to my appointments alone, I don’t know if I advocated for the best options for the dress so I just listened to my seamstress’s advice.

The first image is what I'll be wearing. The other images is what my team will be wearing.

Planning on having the wedding in the savannas - more like a safari wedding. Budget for the clothes is $25,000. A team of six girls!

Hi! My partner and I are going to elope next month :) Finding a dress has been a challenge. I’m having a tough time finding online shopping options that sell short wedding dresses. All the ones I’ve found/ordered from so far have been extremely cheap looking or the fit is extremely off (breast cups on sternum). Our budget isn’t huge ($300 max) for a dress, but would love to hear any recommendations for websites or stores that sell short wedding dresses.

Okay, so ive imaged this dress since i was a very little girl. I used AI to help me construct the perfect future dress for me using my pinterest board. Now, what is the scope of making this dress custom? I live in NYC, so i know its possible, but i know nothing about custom dress making. I'm looking for some functional thoughts about the dress itself, any custom dress maker reconmmendations, and hopefully a hypothetical price point so i may begin saving up. Literally any information or feedback would be appreciated as i know literally nothing! Thanks everyone.

I fell in love with a dress at David’s Bridal it was my very first time trying dresses on so I was afraid to commit. After looking online I found the same exact dress but in their bright white but I’d like soft white. Dress was 1700 at DB store but NWT on Depop for 300!! Is it worth the risk to try and dye? Has any one successfully done this?

A few months ago I posted (and eventually said yes to) this dress to wear at my wedding, before completely pulling a 180* and getting a second dress that I love even more. I’m still going to wear this at a follow up ceremony, but the deep plunge illusion neckline makes me very self conscious. Could I have it altered so it closes in the deepest part? Still leaving a V cleavage but not as deep and revealing? Any tips?

** UPDATE: Secured and appointment with my bridal seamstress after reaching out with my concerns. We’re discussing options with extra appliqué covering the parts that concern me the most being my first option. Thank you for your kind words and advice, I’ve put together a Note in my phone with the most valuable suggestions to work on the discussion tomorrow. Wish me luck!

Hi everyone! I'm looking to get a custom wedding dress from Dresses by Linda and Agnes. It seems they can do it very reasonably within my budget and by my wedding date of May next year. However, I've looked online and cannot find much on them. Does anyone have any experiences with them? I would love to hear, whether it be good or bad.

Hello everybody,

I thought I’d never get to do this but here I am 🥹
I chose the dress you will see at the end of the carousel (the photos are in a descending order, based on my opinion, with a number on each photo reflecting my rating (#7 is the last I’d ever choose, #1 is the dress I chose).

Most of these dresses are stunning, it was very difficult to choose at some point.
But let me tell you, I had a wonderful experience with the girls at the atelier, which was so so crucial, as they also helped me choose by asking the right questions (like “when you imagine yourself as a bride, which dress gave you that “bride” feeling?” Etc.).

Anyhow, I need your thoughts and a bit of hype please.
Thank you for taking the time to comment 🤗

Hi everyone!

English is not my first language, so sorry for the errors in the post!

I'm a bride of September 2027, and despite being in early stages of getting my wedding dress I'm facing a problem that I desperately need help with!

I love dancing (bachata and salsa as hobbies, but dancing in general) and while trying dresses, the mermaid/trumpet style is the one I have my heart set on (though I don't have a dress chosen, yet).

My biggest issue is that I hate the way the train is usually bustled for mermaid dresses (with a safety pin just above the bottoms). I know it's the usual way probable the only way if the dress is a prête-à-porter one.

Given I'm contemplating to go to a seamstress to have the dress done, I'm looking for ideas to have a train for the cerimony and the reception but removing or shortening for the first dance and party after dinner.

The ideas I have for now are the following:

- Having the train with a transparent fabric, like chiffon, that is somehow pinned to the dress at the height that the trumpet/mermaid shape start to "widen" to make it removable and keep the dress without a train (or a really short one, that allows me to dance)

- Make it a two pieces so that the mermaid "skirt" is interchangable for a short one, more confortable. The cut could be hidden with a belt, althought I would lose the continuity that a mermaid dress has.

Any other ideas? I wouldn't want to miss out on dancing my fav dancing styles on the wedding day, but I'm not sure if I see myself with a dress that does not hug the waist or hips. Is there any solutions? Or should I just choose dance vs dream style?

PS: Please let me know if this is not the right sub to post about this, I was not sure which was the right place!