Let's talk wedding dresses

[heyjojo]

We are still in early planning mode, but that won't stop me from having the occasional all-out wedding dress internet manhunt. I keep changing my mind about which styles I like. These are a couple front runners so far. We are planning an outdoor wedding with the ceremony and reception on the same site. I want something unfussy and classically modern (does that exist?) And I guess I'm kinda in denial that this will all be happening hopefully in...17 months! I got time, right? 

www.jcrew.com/wedding/Wedding_Bride/gowns/PRDOVR~47605/47605.jsp

lelarose.com/collections/the-farm/#

I also have no idea how much these Lela Rose dresses cost but I'm sure they ain't cheap. 

and for funsies...these are the 2 venues we have to decide on. Both very similar, but we have to pull the trigger soon!

thekaaterskill.com/wedding/red-barn-wedding-venue/#.UXnjzqKG18E

ashokandreams.com/weddings_and_celebrations

Thoughts? I love the mountain top aspect of the second link, but the pond house at the Kaaterskill is f'in gorgeous! 

[imimahoney]

Love both but think I like the lace dress a bit more. Both venues seem gorgeous, is there a price difference in their packages? I really love barn weddings!

[TrudyCampbell]

If the wedding isn't for 17 months I wouldn't buy a dress yet. Maybe it's just my personality, but I'd change my mind 100 times before then!

[The Foozzler]

I like the first venue. I think the Catskills are gorgeous! Too bad all of the times i have been there, we stayed in aging Borsht Belt resorts.

[heyjojo]

Yeah, I change my mind a lot. I don't plan on buying for a while, I also wanna lose some weight before I try any on!

The barn wedding is more expensive, but we could have the option of just doing the one day. At the B&B we could swing the whole weekend package. At first I was sold on the Barn, buuuut then I saw an old friend of mine got married at the B&B and it was stunning, and really representative of our style.

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Apr 25, 2013 21:20:04 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

If the wedding isn't for 17 months I wouldn't buy a dress yet. Maybe it's just my personality, but I'd change my mind 100 times before then!

I agree with this. Focus on your venue first. Your location might drive the style of gown you select.
Try lots of gowns, all different styles! Sometimes it is the dress you least expect that ends up a favorite!

[creamsiclechica]

Oh my good gracious, I love that lela rose dress. But I also adore the simple, clean, classic lines of the J.Crew dress, and that's a great price.

I like both venues too! A weekend sounds pretty awesome, as opposed to just one day, and it's a beautiful location.

Gah, I love weddings!

[heyjojo]

I'm pretty sure the B&B is going to win. We've already viewed the grounds at kaaterskill, and did love it, but I really love the idea of having the weekend. 
I can not wait to try on some dresses. All this talk about The Suit and thinking about the wedding has me raring to get my ass in high gear and start toning up. 
You sound just like me Cream...my head is spinning I love all the wedding things! Next stop Pinterest!

[charlielove]

I am no help because I love both dresses and venues!

[Faevantastic]

You can't go wrong with either dresses and venues. I love looking at dresses so keep us updated, please!

[katie]

Apr 25, 2013 21:40:52 GMT -5 creamsiclechica said:

Oh my good gracious, I love that lela rose dress. But I also adore the simple, clean, classic lines of the J.Crew dress, and that's a great price.

I like both venues too! A weekend sounds pretty awesome, as opposed to just one day, and it's a beautiful location.

Gah, I love weddings!

All of this!

[jfh]

The Lela Rose one is somewhat similar to mine, so obviously I love it! But I think the same style can look great or not great on different people - you can't really tell from seeing what a knockout size 0 model looks like in it. So obviously when the time comes to decide we're going to need a lot of PIPs. (this may require some undercover camera work, since a lot of places won't let you photograph yourself in their dresses).

[heyjojo]

Well hopefully I will be a size 0 model by then!! No no that's not gonna happen... I love that dress too, and the shape is something that I know would fit on my figure and flatter me. It's the silhouette that I'm drawn to, with the shoulder details and the low back. The jcrew dress is a little straight up and down.
See what I haven't disclosed here yet is that this is my 2nd engagement and I've already tried on a few dresses in my day so I do have an idea of what certain styles look and feel like on me.
I'm hoping we can get a chance to view the b&b soon because the more I think about it, the more it seems like its just "right".