Dress you up in my love, part IV

Making wedding decisions has come quite easily. We had no problems with booking venues, chose our caterer and baker really easily, and decided on colors happily. So when it came to my dress, although I was nervous about pricing, I knew the decision would be easy. My requirements were that the dress compliments a curvy shape, has delicate lace detailing (or a lot of lace), is strapless with a cute neckline (sweetheart), and is the color white to compliment my skin tone (which will get tanner once summer comes).

I had made an appointment with Alfred Angelo at their Beverly Hills location a few Saturdays ago. I chose Alfred Angelo because a few of their dresses fit my price range (under 1k) and the dress photos looked promising their site. Knowing that I didn't want to overwhelm myself with options, I printed out 5 dresses I really liked. They shared most of the same characteristics (strapless, lace).

When we arrived at the salon we were greeted by very cheery ladies. Although I chose Saturday as my appointment day, I scheduled it right when they opened to miss some of the weekend crowd. Our consultant was very nice and super helpful. She explained ordering, fitting, sizing, material, veils, colors, dress style/cut, and hem length to us. She was very helpful and not pushy, things I like in sales associates.

Source style 1807

The fitting went on smoothly. I tried on five dresses, in a slightly roomy dressing room, and really liked two. Style 1807 was divine! A sweetheart neckline, mermaid cut, flared skirt that was cathedral length with lovely lace detailing in a nice white color :) Style 2020 was way lovely. A nice neckline, empire waist with ribbon to match wedding colors, lace tiered white gown. It was so delicate. We knew the choice would be between the two.

Source style 2020

My mother was leaning towards 2020 since it had a more traditional look and would match our ceremony venue so well, but I was leaning towards 1807.

Here is 1807. I love the ruching, lace detailing, and over fit.

It was in the right color, right cut, right style. I loved everything about it. I can't describe the feeling besides one of certainty. In the end I got something lovely, which will be revealed on the wedding day :)

Here we are comparing both dresses.

The dress was ordered and should have arrived in 4 to 8 weeks, but just got in last Friday (turn around time was under 2 weeks)! We are picking it up soon and then we do alterations.

Fun things I learned:
Try everything on, and make sure you try your favorite on more than once.
Undergarments are important for fitting the dress.
Although I did not want a veil, actually having one on my head has made me rethink the decision.
Dresses are heavier than they look.
Keep in mind the train and how you want to bustle it.
Make sure your mom (or whoever accompanies you) isn't too excited and doesn't take blurry photos.

How did you know that your dress was the one? Did you learn any fun things when trying on gowns?

Blog title is from song by Madonna