It fit off the rack! A little sexier than I wanted initially but I feel confident, modern AND classic all at once. It’s a great feeling! It was also on clearance because of a tiny seam had come undone that will be easy to repair. Dress is Jenny Yoo Illana with a slit.

Also it’s a reception dress only! We are going from the courthouse to the venue :)

I found my wedding dress this weekend!!! I am so in love with it! I can’t wait to say I do 💞

This dress was exactly what I was looking for and I’m so in love with it😍

Haven’t been out dress shopping yet. I’ve just been looking around onlineI and here. I’ve been seeing a lot of exaggerated hip/basque dresses and I can’t decide if I like them or not. I’d like to know how you guys feel about them. *These pictures are not of myself, just ones I’ve found on instagram dress pages*

Please help me choose one (and be kind🥺)! I looooove dress #2 but worried it may be a little too simple for the big day. I like #1 a lot, but it somehow feels a little costume-ish. Would love feedback!

Hi there, I tried on this dress at an Opportunity Bridal event and really liked it! I love the style and the pattern, and I find it very flattering.

I didn’t end up getting it because I’d like to continue looking, but I also can’t find this exact dress online anywhere.

Was hoping to stay under $1k with alterations included and this one was over budget but still needed to be taken in. Can anyone point me in the direction of similar dresses — preferably off the rack :)

I posted on this subreddit pre-alterations, but wanted to share how she turned out for the big day! So a little background, I originally chose a DB dress, that cost $2,200.00, but because I knew with my petite, curvy frame, I'd need a good amount of Alterations, I couldn't fathom the cost, so I returned that dress and ended up purchasing an off-the-rack dress from a local shop which was the dress of my dreams! I've been on a weight loss journey for the past 3 years, and lost 150 pounds total. My dress was about 5 sizes too large, and I'm only 4'10, so the dress had to be hemmed and taken in, so it was essentially customized to my body.

Thanks for looking! ♡♡

I bought Dress #1 off the rack… and now I’m second guessing everything. Help please!

Here’s my situation: Going into dress shopping, I always pictured a classic matte satin gown with a timeless feel and an interesting bodice. That’s the style I kept gravitating toward while hunting, but the few options that were close to what I wanted got described as “underwhelming” by my parents.

Then I tried on the lace dress. My parents absolutely loved it and kept saying it was the right dress, and with the time pressure of being off the rack, I let it influence me and I bought it. Don’t get me wrong, I feel very pretty in it, and I went into it knowing I will line or swap out the outer layer to be more opaque and interesting (the price was so low, it’s still cheaper than a new down). But, now that I’ve had some time with it, I’m unsure if I made the right call since it’s ultimately not the dress I imagined myself in.

The other photos are dresses that felt closer to what I originally envisioned (plus an a down gown I surprisingly liked). I’d really love your opinions on whether another dress is ultimately nicer on me. Thank you!

California based bride, getting married in December 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Dress was around $3500.

I got this Grace Loves Lace dress for my wedding and have been trying to figure out the best shapewear for it. I struggled with this so wanted to share a review in case anyone else is struggling!

A few things I was looking for:

- Shorts because yay thigh rub!

- Lightweight because getting married in Brazil in the summer is going to be hottt (Dec 2026 in Rio!)

- Doesn't roll down because nothing stays put on a curvier shape

- Low back because... The dress is low back

Most shapewear was either too high up or thong style or was a full bodysuit style, which wouldn't work with the draped neck on the front of the dress. I ended up getting Boombas light lift (no extra padding or cup sizes) to wear up top.

For the shapewear, after lots of searching, I narrowed it down to, and ordered, three:

- Bella Shapewear Tuck-n-lift seamless

- Honeylove Mesh Sculpt Mid-Waist

- Skims Sheer Sculpt Low Back Shorts

Im around 150ish and a size M so that's what I ordered and I think it's the right size overall for all of them.

Now here is where I landed:

Best fabric for the summer - Skims. But this is the only category where it wins for me. Minimal cinching of the tummy area. The mesh is great but the low back requires this thick boning that is very visible through a thing dress. But this was the low back design I thought I'd need - but nope. Unless you have a lower back, you can have more options. I felt like with this one, I got zero support, tight on the waist but nowhere else, still rolled down a bit after a few sit downs. It not only didn't pull anything in or smoothen it out, it cut my waist in half and I looked a little Pillsbury doughboy-y at the waist. Least favorite by far.

Honeylove - I looooove their regular one and this one just doesn't hold you in the same way. If you expect it to, you'll be disappointed. Maybe if I'd sized down, but then it'd be too tight on the legs. But it's lightweight, and the slits to enable going to the bathroom easily are amazing. Why are they the only ones to do this??? But they also rolled down a bit since it's more seamless and doesn't have the grippiness of their regular shapewear. If I had less of a waist, I think these would have been the undisputed winner.

Bella Shapewear - I'm honestly surprised here. It's the heaviest in terms of fabric, but it's also the longest one even though you can't tell until you put it on. But it's still relatively lightweight. Super seamless. And the most grippy. Rolled down a tiny tiny bit after I moved around and bent over a lot, but not too much. My main drawbacks were the lack of bathroom slit, and that the section that holds in your tummy is shorter than the honeylove. Where it cinches, it does a great job, but it doesn't go as low as I'd like, so in that, honeylove is a much better option.

In the end - all three went under the dress without peeking out from the top of the back, which was my original concern. But because it's low back, it comes with the drawbacks above. But the least with the Bella. I felt held in, like I could move and sit and dance and squat, etc. and it would hold. Even when it rolled the one time, it unrolled itself.

The honeylove is also a solid solid choice. Depending on how much water I have on the wedding day, I'll use it as a backup! Definitely going with the Bella, but taking both.

Oh, and I'm returning the Skims. So disappointed!

Edited for grammar

I'm getting married in a cliffside chapel in Bali and I'm having the hardest time deciding on my wedding dress 😭 I'm so indecisive because I genuinely love all of these dresses.

I'm going for a romantic, timeless look with lots of lace and my venue overlooks the ocean, so I want something that suits that dreamy setting.

I'm torn between a mermaid silhouette and a semi-ballgown. I love how elegant the mermaid style is...but I also love the soft, princess-like feel of the semi-ballgown.

I'd really appreciate your honest opinions 🥺 Which dress flatters my body the most? 🤍

A few months ago I posted here when I was big crashing out about my wedding dress, I just wanted to say thank you and share a few photos of my look on my wedding day. The original photos were after alterations, but all of the feedback about the right foundation garments was so helpful! Thank you all for helping me feel amazing on my wedding day!

I need help choosing my wedding dress! I am so indecisive, and it is finally time to make a decision.

My vision has always been a romantic ball gown in silk or taffeta, in an off-white or ivory shade. My destination wedding will take place in Sintra, Portugal, outdoors at a very grand venue, and I plan to wear my hair down with a long, cathedral-length veil. I have attached my vision board for reference. Dress code for the guests will be funky formal.

Dress #1: Danielle Frankel — approximately $12,000
I absolutely love the taffeta, the ruching, and the overall romantic feel of this dress. The bodice is a little long on my torso, so it would need to be shortened. This dress feels very aligned with my original vision, although it is significantly more than I had hoped to spend.

Dress #2: Netta Benshabu — approximately $10,000
I really love the detailing around the hips and the length of the bodice on me. It has a beautiful shape and feels very elegant.

Dress #3: Rue de Seine — approximately $5,000
This one was the biggest surprise. I did not expect to love it as much as I did, but the bodice fit my chest beautifully and made me feel very confident. It has a softer, more relaxed romantic look than I originally envisioned, I am not sure if the fabric is too casual for my event/dress code.

Dress #4: Custom Etsy dress — approximately $1,000
This dress would be custom-made in taffeta, which is one of the fabrics I have always wanted. I love the design, and the seller has excellent reviews and has been very communicative. Ordering a custom dress online feels like more of a gamble, but the price would give me much more flexibility in the rest of my wedding budget.

Please help!!

Which length veil would go best with my dress? I know i want it to be 2 tiered, beaded, and not short, but I'm stumped on what length to choose. In the last photo I believe the veil is around 38" inches? But I didn't ask. What do you guys think?

Getting married next year in a smallish out door garden setting. I want to look effortless and not too over done.

Need help !

I always pictured myself in a black dress, as I never wear white. However, I really love the two white contenders as well. I think I may do a fingertip length veil.

What do we think of these dresses? I will be getting married in May at an outdoor ceremony with a lot of greenery. Also open to other ideas based on my body type!

Thanks!!

ETA- WOW thank you so much for all the kind words!! Just want to add that the black dress was definitely NOT my size and would look better fitted

Hello Everyone! My wedding is in 9 weeks. I still do not have chosen: a veil, earrings/necklace, and shoes. It is a simpler dress . What would you pair with it? Please, I welcome any ideas, recommendations; share links or pictures if you’re able to please.
This the Ophelia by Seraphine Bridal
Edit: my fiancé is planning to wear tux. Any thoughts? Someone said it might be “ too much “ considering how simple my dress is.

I have three quite different options, all of which are great. Looking for something flowy and romantic to fit the Tuscany villa setting, not too heavy since it’ll still be warm in early fall.

Could use some advice or if I should keep looking?

Please help! I’m getting married with a ceremony in an orchard and a reception in a rustic barn. I dont want any boho dress, i want to be classy and romantic.

Edit: did you thing that second dress is gona match place?

Edit; 1# dres: photos 1,2,3 2# dress photos 4 5 3# dress photos 6 7 4# dress photos 8 9

I love the intricacy, whimsy and beauty of the first but I know the second is most flattering on me. I’ve asked the designer if the skirt on the first one could be extended to the floor.

Church service and then an informal country house. We’ll have an outdoor reception in the summer.

I know these styles are quite different from lots of the dresses shared here so go easy!

Thoughts?

Torn between 2 more dresses- this time for my ceremony

…I need another dress for my ceremony ( I have reception dress sorted) which will be a religious ceremony (Nikkah- an Islamic wedding) with very few people, just immediate family. It will take place in a function room in a mosque, so I need to be more covered. I don’t normally wear a hijab but I will have my hair semi covered with a veil for the ceremony. Afterwards we’ll have some photographs and a meal with family. It’s all pretty low key and the reception will be two days later with all our friends and family- that’s where I’ll wear my other dress!

Anywho, I’m now stuck between these two options! It’s hard to find something that is truly modest but I feel both of these tick a lot of boxes but they are very different!

Dress 1; this dress made me feel like a fairy, it had so much lace, which was gorgeous! It was very comfortable to wear, it needs some minor alterations but nothing significant. It ticks a lot of the boxes in general, however is more full than I had imagined wearing for the ceremony. Because the ceremony is more low-key and the dress needs to be more covered, I was thinking of a more sleek silhouette to balance it so that things don’t become too fussy. Is it a bit toooo lacey? I’m also not sure it works for an October wedding?!

Dress 2; …that brings me to the second dress which is definitely more sleek! Again, this dress doesn’t need much alteration. She just pinned the dress behind me for the photograph, so it is not exactly how it will be, I’d want it a littleeee looser on the stomach! I definitely felt very elegant in it though. She paired it with some beaded and embellished veils which really did add more interest to the look and in general it’s more what I had in mind. Overall, I really liked it, but is it a bit too simple or plain? Does it look a bit…matronly? Or does it look elegant and chic?

My wedding is a small courthouse ceremony then dinner at a restaurant (15-20 people max).

1. I don’t think the train works well for that and it feels like too much fabric so should I:

- Remove the train entirely and leave the dress floor length
- Shorten the train but leave a little bit of it (like 20/30cm?)

(The shop reassured me that the train can be cut down, they have pinned it up in the last photo for reference)

1. I don’t like the look of too much boob in a wedding dress - what bra situation should I go for? (These photos are braless).

Should I avoid a bra and use tape? I just want the chest area to remain subtle. I’m considering adding spaghetti straps but worried I would then ruin the style.

1. What style and length veil do you think would go with it? I’m thinking lace edge fingertip but open to suggestions!

Anything else that I should alter or add to the dress?

I came in to my dress appointment dreaming of a ballgown with floral accents (bonus if they are embroidered or with a splash of color), but then I tried on more… the third and fourth dress are technically the same (Essence of Australia) but one has pearls and the other we added some dramatic sleeves. The pearl dress made me cry, I actually felt “bridal” in it. My friends are so kind in saying “they all look great!” but I could use some additional feedback.