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Anyone free to come wedding dress shopping?

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Helpmeplan · 10/03/2018 18:23

I have an appointment booked next Saturday at 10.30am for my first time. My family are 4 hours away and unwell and I have no one else but mil who I don't want to see the dress until the day I marry her son.

Its in Southampton.

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TwitterQueen1 · 16/03/2018 12:37

Oh lovely OP.

I've just found this thread and was about to offer my services as I am close enough. But looks like you don't need me now Smile

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Helpmeplan · 16/03/2018 15:10

Well TwitterQueen if I don't find anything tomorrow I might be calling on your services!

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TwitterQueen1 · 16/03/2018 15:13

I am yours to command. I blame my DDs for getting me into "Say yes to the dress.."

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Helpmeplan · 16/03/2018 17:43

Thank you TwitterQueen. Nervous and excited now!

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DrRanjsRightEyebrow · 16/03/2018 17:45

Come up to Bristol and I'll tour the shops with you!

KavvLar · 16/03/2018 17:46

Good luck! No where close I'm afraid but a good tip I had was taking covert photos in the mirror under the guise of texting. Have a wonderful time Flowers

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Helpmeplan · 17/03/2018 18:23

What do we think ladies?

Anyone free to come wedding dress shopping?
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Helpmeplan · 17/03/2018 18:24

Going to put a sparkly belt with it.

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Mooey89 · 17/03/2018 19:18

I’m so sorry that I didn’t see this earlier - I’m in Portsmouth!
Did you find your dress today? If not Id love to come with you another time? X

KavvLar · 17/03/2018 19:25

Wow that's gorgeous. Really beautiful. Great choice and a sparkly belt will look fab Flowers

Mooey89 · 17/03/2018 19:32

That dress is really lovely OP

LondonStill83 · 17/03/2018 19:39

Man I would love this! If you ever could come to London I would come wIth you.

LondonStill83 · 17/03/2018 19:41

Oh just rtft- it looks gorgeous! Xxx

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Helpmeplan · 17/03/2018 19:48

Thank you ladies x

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BeachyUmbrella · 17/03/2018 19:50

So did you find the 'one'?

Ilikeanimalsmorethanpeople · 17/03/2018 19:55

I cant figure out how to PM you (newbie and tech idiot) but i have been following this, You look fantastic in that dress! Is it Alfred Angelo? Smile

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Helpmeplan · 17/03/2018 20:37

Went to a lady that sells ex samples. Tried on about 7 dresses, and she brought this one out as a wild card. No need for any alterations at all.

Yes I believe it is an Alfred Angelo.

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Motherofstudent · 17/03/2018 21:48

Oh it's beautiful OP! of course it helps that you have a lovely figure to go with it!

Zoflorabore · 17/03/2018 21:50

Lovely op- you will look stunning Wine

LikeARedBalloon · 17/03/2018 21:59

Wish I'd seen this thread earlier...I could have made it there! Beautiful dress though OP....you didn't need MN help after all 😁

sparklefarts · 18/03/2018 07:20

It's lovely op xx

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Helpmeplan · 18/03/2018 08:09

Thank you!

Re my figure. Never used to be that good. Lost 7st a couple of years ago. That helps 😂

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Helpmeplan · 18/03/2018 08:15

As an aside do you think a birdcage veil or just a sparkly hair grip?

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jemmstar1980 · 18/03/2018 08:21

I’ve just had to google bird cage veil but yes one would look lovely 😊 it’s so exciting finding your dress - and give your MIL a big kiss she sounds like a treasure

ShirleyPhallus · 18/03/2018 08:26

Aw glad you found your dress OP!

I know you say it doesn’t need any amendments but it looks quite big around the bust and ribcage?