Who's up for choosing my wedding dress for me?

[ATruthUniversallyAcknowledged]

Help! I'm getting married in August and haven't bought a dress yet. I've narrowed it down to two. Can the style gurus of MN help?

This one (tried on in a shop a few weeks ago and can't get it out of my head. My bridesmaid thinks it's stunning: "your bum looks like Pippa Middleton's" My mum thinks it's okay: "but your bum looks enormous")

Or one a bit like this (can't find the exact one, but it's a similar shape. I tried it on in a shop this morning and couldn't believe how thin I looked! Bridesmaid number 2 thinks it's amazing)

If I hadn't seen your other one, I would quite like that one. But I have, so the new one feels a bit 're-bound' [busmile].
Also, should you find one that's perfect, but a bit big, it's possible to take it in by one to one-and-a-half sizes. If you find one that's perfect, but a bit tight, check the seams / darting - if they are generous, a good dressmaker can adjust up half a size.
Getting a decent dressmaker as mentioned by a PP isn't a bad idea - I designed my own dress and had it made up - the making itself was so inexpensive I was able to use top of the range fabrics. If there's a dress fabric shop near you they should have a list of people you could talk to should you go that route.

Will still keep digging though!

Ooh, this one is similar?

www.weddingdressonlineshop.co.uk/wedding-dresses-2012/7012-satin-beaded-v-neckline-v-back-asymmetrical-pleated-bodice-trumpet-wedding-dress-with-beaded-detail-pick-up-skirt-wd-1805.html

Hope this link works? hope you like! just looked through your link liked 1st dress but think this looks equally fab [bugrin] ???

www.weddingdressonlineshop.co.uk/wedding-dresses-2012/7012-satin-beaded-v-neckline-v-back-asymmetrical-pleated-bodice-trumpet-wedding-dress-with-beaded-detail-pick-up-skirt-wd-1805.html

or

www.weddingdressonlineshop.co.uk/wedding-dresses-2012/7012-satin-beaded-v-neckline-v-back-asymmetrical-pleated-bodice-trumpet-wedding-dress-with-beaded-detail-pick-up-skirt-wd-1805.html

hope you find something soon [busmile]

Hmm, only found one more so far

www.theoutnet.com/product/112730

Most things at the moment seem to be strapless and have tulle or huge crinolines involved...

sorry just noticed links were all the same!
www.weddingdressonlineshop.co.uk/wedding-dresses-2012/6279-lace-sweetheart-neckline-cap-sleeves-elegant-trumpet-gown-2012-new-arrival-wedding-dress-wd-1690.html

or

www.weddingdressonlineshop.co.uk/wedding-dresses-2011/3207-taffeta-and-lace-sexy-v-neck-with-romantic-flowers-and-beaded-lace-decoration-2011-chapel-train-wedding-dress-wm-0396.html

or

www.weddingdressonlineshop.co.uk/wedding-dresses-2012/6271-lace-and-square-neckline-with-cap-sleeves-beaded-empire-sash-with-back-bow-a-line-gown-2012-new-arrival-wedding-dress-wd-1682.html

2nd time lucky:)

ooh go for my original one!!!!!!!!!

I love yours Calzone, but long sleeves and thick satin for an outdoors August wedding...? [hopeful about the weather emoticon]

The original links also crashed my iphone last night cremeeggs - Just had a quick look on proper computer though and they are lovely

Dashing out now to meet friends, but will be back for a proper look at all of them tonight. I am going to order a dress today. (Deja vu anyone?)

will watch with interest [bugrin]

stunning! and look at the price!

beautiful

I want to get married again!

the wedding wraps are beautiful too

That first one has been on my eBay watch list for a few weeks Calzone Great minds!

What do you think of this?

Lovely (though do not like the model's hair!!) but not amazing.

That one is v.nice - and for that price, it's not too scary an experiment either. In the spirit of the thread though, here's a couple more to look at.

marketplace.asos.com/listing/dresses/soft-teal-chiffon-evening-dress-with-silver-embellishments/283807 (they can do this in other colours apparently)

marketplace.asos.com/listing/dresses/jewelled-infinity-sleeveless-wedding-dress/212688

Hope you found something today though.

Argh. I'm annoying myself now. I just cannot decide.

I've emailed that woman from preloved to see if her Elenco dress is still available. I've also found a store in New York with a genuine one and am going to call tomorrow to find out how much it is. I'm also considering sending a friend who lives in the states to her local bridal shops to see if she can find/order a real one (she bought her own dress out there as it was so much cheaper than here) Damnit. Why did I try on a designer dress? I so should have known I'd fall in love with it and nothing else would match!

If I haven't found one by the end of tomorrow I'm just going to put all the ones I 'quite like' in a hat and pull one out.

(PS - My mum's getting cross with me now! "You just need to order one darling. Any will look lovely on you. You will not look lovely walking down the aisle in your undies")

last one for good luck, hope you find your dream dress:)

www.weddingdressonlineshop.co.uk/wedding-dresses-2011/3234-organza-sheert-slant-neckline-with-one-shoulder-and-rouched-bodice-2011-bridal-a-line-wedding-dress-wm-0423.html

If you can't get the Elenco UK/US one, seriously consider the local dressmaker - August is loads of time to have one by too. I only had five and a half months between enagement & wedding, and didn't decide on styles / find dressmaker etc., until three months before the day.

Also, while not sure any of the dresses currently showcased in the below link would suit, could be worth contacting the shop to see?

www.vintagedress.co.uk/wedding.html

Mind you though, I think your mother's right on the "...any will look lovely on you..." front. ,but second cremeeggs' wishes on finding your perfect one. Please let us know when you do!

Fuck. I just ordered a wedding dress

Looks stunning .

Keep us updated when it arrives (I know, it's a long wait - am still waiting for my own wedding dress ordered online). I'm sure it will look lovely on you.

That is a beautiful dress, I'm sure you'll look amazing in it!