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Bridal gown: Casablanca 1900
- http://www.casablancabridal.com/Products/Detail.asp?View=F&Model No?=1900&Cat=Spring Collection?&Sub Cat?=2008
Bridesmaids: Davids, F12985 and JB2649
- http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_detail.jsp?stid=3325&prodgroup=216
- http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_detail.jsp?stid=2991&prodgroup=86
http://www.billlevkoff.com/#/91/bill-levkoff-bridesmaid-dress-style-966/966/
Flower Girl: http://www.billlevkoff.com/#/91/bill-levkoff-bridesmaid-dress-style-55101/55101/
Mom: http://watters.com/product.php?style=4417&submit;.x=0&submit;.y=0#
Shoes
- Sam Edelman, “Splendid” (shoes.com)
  - http://www.shoes.com/Shopping/Product Details?.aspx?p=EC1033280&pg=5036524
- Kathryn Kerrigan, “Linda Monrovia” (Endless.com)
  - http://www.endless.com/Kathryn-Kerrigan-Linda-Dorsay-Wedge/dp/B0015D1V22/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1221675282058&cAsin=B0015D815W&asinTitle=Kathryn Kerrigan Linda Open Toe Dorsay Wedge?&asins=B0015D815W&sr=1-1&contextTitle=Search Results?&fromPage=search&sort=relevancerank&showDesigner=2&node=242169011&keywords=lindamonrovia

THE WINNER

Casablanca’s 1900: http://www.casablancabridal.com/Products/Detail.asp?View=F&Model No?=1900&Cat=Spring Collection?&Sub Cat?=2008
Sophia Tolli’s “Grace:” http://www.sophiatolli.com/Sophia Tolli?/Details.aspx?did=501648&pid=501708&dvid=987& (look at it without the train!)
- Disappointing; I’m too short
  http://www.alfredsungbridals.com/paradise/7051.html
Alfred Sung Paradise7051
- Andrew doesn’t like the one-strap
  http://www.moonlightbridal.com/newsite/product.php?pid=287&search=H9807#
Moonlight H9807

Eden Bridals’ 2249 http://www.edenbridals.com/2249-p-1166.html
- Diamonds and Lace will reopen mid-May 908 Pike St., Lemont.
- In Knoxville, at Connie’s and White Lace and Promises
- Wasn’t impressed with it in person; too sparkly
Allure’s Sunburst: http://allurebridals.org/bridals.asp?SKU=8436
- Maybe a little too pageanty

pleated hemline (tulle, organza, or chiffon)
gathered bust (soft, organza)
closely fitted dropped waist
off-the-shoulder or cap sleeves; or strapless w/jacket; or gentle sweetheart
lace
illusion/sheer necklines great
no “dramatic corset” closure!
reasonable train (not too big)
key words: sweet, romantic, classy (not modern, not bold, not sexy, not princessy)

Philly, The Sample Rack at La Fourno (cheap) (call for appt (215) 266-4064)
Ardmore: Sabrina Ann (22 Ardmore Avenue)
Atlanta: belfiorebridal.com, bridebeautifulinc.com
Greensburg (2 hrs away): MB Bride
Mechanicsburg, PA “Gowns by Design” and “Taylored for You Bridal”
Bellefonte/State College: [http://www.formalities.com Formalities by Tracina Fisher] (Bellefonte), Alfred Angelo (Benner Pike), [http://www.simplyelegantgowns.com/ Simply Elegant Gowns] (by Wegmans), For Love and Laughter (2220 E College Ave), Patrino’s Bridal Shoppe (252 E. Calder Way – not sure it’s there anymore)
Knoxville
- Kingston Pike: [http://whitelacebridal.com/ White Lace and Promises] (Eden, Jasmine, Casablanca), [http://wedding-wonderland.com/ Wedding Wonderland] (Allure, Waters), [http://joyousbridal.com/joyoushome.html A Joyous Occasion] (Raylia, Casablanca, Jasmine), [http://www.budgetbridalbyconnie.com/ Budget Bridal by Connie] (Dere Kiang, Mori Lee)
- Juliette Atelier, 101 Sherlock Lane 37922 (Hjelm, Blue by Enzoani)

Eden 2249: http://www.edenbridals.com/2249-p-1166.html (Reedsville’s The Bridal Loft at 7866 State Route 655)
http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns_detail.jsp?stid=2996&prodgroup=123
http://www.essensedesigns.com/files/couture/C155.html
http://www.jasminebridal.com/html/en/web1_collection_1_a.asp?id=1899
http://www.jasminebridal.com/html/en/web1_collection_1_a.asp?id=1900
http://www.jasminebridal.com/html/en/web1_collection_1_c.asp?id=2005
http://www.novissima.es/en/colecciones/2008/adagio/1 (dress #5768-2151)
8572 Allure Bridals
http://www.kittychencouture.com/bridal/brier_rose.html
http://www.brides.com/fashion/dresses/gallery/wedding_dresses/vendor/designer/2be_bride_by_isabella_chessari/detail/165988?pf=waist:empire&pf=embellishment:beading&offset=1&page=1
http://www.sophiatolli.com/Sophia Tolli?/Details.aspx?did=501627&pid=501687&dvid=954&year=2007&season=Fall&

DECISION: NO VEIL, IDEOLOGICALLY SUSPECT
Not long
Not something I have to remove after ceremony
Fascinator: feathery clip
Birdcage veil
Pouf veil
Birdcage or pouf using swiss dot tulle instead of hat netting (“dotted swiss”)
Point d’esprit or chantilly lace veil
Fascinator/birdcage combo (see tiarasandflowers.com)
Feather and/or flower comb
Vintage cocktail hat
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11617412
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11056653
http://birdcageveil.com
- http://www.birdcageveils.com/birdcageveils_emma_russian_netting9_bw.htm
http://www.unveiledbridaldesigns.com/index.html
- http://www.unveiledbridaldesigns.com/albums/album_image/4025301/2438334.htm
http://www.artikal.com/bridal.htm
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5060316
Or just a headband of Chantilly lace or alencon lace
Or take a netting veil and sew pearls onto it or pieces of lace or fabric flowers
A veil that doesn’t really go to the side, but just poufs in the middle and front
A super-cute ribbon run through the hair, maybe w/brooch attached

How long will it take for my wedding dress to be delivered?
Can you ship to an out-of-town address if necessary?
What is your return policy?
Is there a repercussions clause if, for example, the dress is damaged when it reaches the salon?
Are alterations included in the price of the wedding dress?
Will the salon accept liability if its seamstress makes an error?”
Also: can I get some swatches from the dress co.?

Revised on February 12, 2009 09:06:19 by shawna? (71.58.67.97)