Wedding dress (again!)

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Ursula Schrader 17 years ago

Hello all,

I'm sure you'll remember me and my wedding plans waaaaay back in the Autumn of 2006. Well, I got pregnant, we had only a civil wedding ceremony, yadda-yadda. Now we decided to do it properly, maybe due to the fact that my brother got married too, and they're to have their church wedding in July. We are to get married in church in September (this time really!) and to me it seems that we have loads of time, especially since we're not going to make it that big an event.

Why am I asking you for help? The dress- of course! I'm sure that I can't do it myself; no time and not the right level of skill for what I want. Never mind that, there's a lady who knows how to do this kind of thing, including developing the pattern. However, I've designed the thing as far as I could. NO White Wedding for me, that's for sure. I used to talk about green, and some of you will remember that I had something like a Chanel suit in mind. But when I pictured myself in something stiff like that in front of the altar or at the banquet afterwards I felt cold sweat breaking on my brow. I don't want that! Can't breathe. Can't eat! (Even more important!)

So I racked my brains and tought of this: A calf-length underdress of taffetta, no sleeves, with an ankle-length chiffon overgown with three-quarter length sleeves. A little jacket, more like a bolero made from dupioni to ward off any cold drafts. And since I stopped dyeing my hair red and returned to dark blonde, green, especially the tone I had in mind doesn't seem so good an idea. The new colour scheme is greyish-blue, my eye colour. Taffetta is no problem, dupioni isn't either. However, I had thought of a printed chiffon or so and that seems to be a problem. I found this:

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I'm absolutely uncertain about the material and the pattern. I'll try to post my idea for the dress, too, but that will take a while, since DH has to scan the whole thing and I'm bound to see my SIL today. Since the printed fabric above is a bargain, I'd be more than happy to hear your comments on it.

Thanks in advance,

U.

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Ursula Schrader 17 years ago

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Dang! I forgtot to mention that it's the last one on that page! U.

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Pogonip 17 years ago

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>> Dang! I forgtot to mention that it's the last one on that page!>

*phew* I'm sure glad you added that, since the first one has some kind of horse-related theme. Pretty fabric, nice design, the horns were OK, but the tack was a bit.....tacky? For a wedding. LOL.

Now the last one, I think would work and would be good. YMMV.

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Suzy 17 years ago

"Properly" equals:

1.Got married.

THEN had a baby.

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Ursula Schrader 17 years ago

Really?! Well, we were married when she was born, although not when she was conceived. So, is there a problem in that, as far as the dress is concerned? (I'd have a serious problem with a white wedding, really, since I feel that my days of innocence are long since gone, and not only since giving birth to my little darling. Moreover, I look huuuuge in white or any other light colour, so there!)

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Pogonip 17 years ago

Ignore the snarky remarks, Ursula. In fact, a killfile entry may be in order.

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Juno B 17 years ago

Not only snarky but more than uncalled for. But perhaps she's become the moral police of usenet. IMHO the only thing that counts is that Ursula's darling is well loved and well cared for.

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Ursula Schrader 17 years ago

Thank you, I couldn't really believe my eyes when I read. I wasn't sure if that was some kind of joke. Here in Germany nobody (apart from some very weird religious communities perhaps) gets upset when a baby is born under circumstances like Christine was. Yes, she's blooming! (I really love her, I could go to pieces sometimes, so much love is there inside of me for her!)

But now for something completely different: I'm getting somewhat desparate in my search for something suitable chiffon- or crepelike. You know, the light, see-through over-garment I plan to wear, matching with a steel-grey tafetta and dupioni silk. I thought something with a print might be nice, but I'm not sure if the fabric I wanted you to look at will be the thing. Since there is still plenty of time, I might even be able to order something from overseas, if you know of a good source there (meaning UK or USA).

Purrrleeeze, help, I'm in a planning fit and can't get on without some help.

U.

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Kate XXXXXX 17 years ago

Take a look at some of these:

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cheap. Very good, and I have to say that all have good reputations for customer service, though I haven't used all of them myself.

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Sharon Hays 17 years ago

First off, that comment was totally uncalled for. Who cares when you got pregnant. I am Certainly the last one to comment on that. (DH and I just celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary last Fall. Our DD will turn 17 in

2 months. What matters in all that is 1. he & I already knew we were in this for life with each other; 2. she was wanted and very loved (still is even tho she's a teenager LOL) So ignore the garbage that other people say.) I seem to remember something about "...judge not lest you be judged..." Off that soap box.

My only concern with that print is that it might be too much going on with the dress. Know what I mean? It's a cool print, but speaking for my short self (I'm 5'4") that print would wear me if it was the whole dress.

What about an embroidered fabric rather than a print?

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those are organzas, which would be a little stiffer than a chiffon. And there's not a color there that would work with your color. But what Iwas thinking was an embroidered top layer would soften the dress even more. I figure that's what you're after with the chiffon top layer right?Embroidery would also give you some other color in there too. (or not,whatever you are wanting.) I think too it would be more fancy than aprint. To me, and this is just my thinking, prints are more casual thanwhat a wedding dress calls for. (but remember that's just my opinion!!) Let me look around a little more. I'm in the States and most of the fabricsites I know about are too. But I can sure post links to anythinginteresting. :)

Sharon

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Sharon Hays 17 years ago

some things to look at:

This one is a tulle, so probably not what you want. But was interesting to look at.

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one is silk, and it's more of an abstract kind of thing...I think it'sa little "heavy" for what you want though...

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's several embroidered silk chiffons

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the thing to keep in mind with the "natural" stuff on that page,because the base fabric is silk and the embroidery is done in rayon, itwould all dye whatever color you wanted. There are some really pretty,very delicate fabrics there too. I hope some of that helped rather than just muddying the waters further. lol Whatever you decide to do with your dress it will be lovely and it will be exactly what you want. ;)

Good luck!!!!

Sharon

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Juno B 17 years ago

Ursula, I'll join the search for you. Right now I'm not sure what To suggest but I'll look around for you. Enjoy the planning, don't let it overwhwelm you Juno

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Emily Bengston 17 years ago

I agree with Juno 100%. Those snide remarks makes me think of the story about casting stones. BTW, the fabric didn't show up well on my computer, so I can't offer an opinion on it. Just remember, Ursala, it's your day, your ceremony, so choose what you like and if others don't approve, that's their problem. Emily

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Juno B 17 years ago

Ursula, I found this one and wondered what you though of it. It's a bit pricey and I don't know how you feel about florals. Take a look.http://www.emmaonesock.com/fabrics/silkprints26806.aspJuno

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Chris R 17 years ago

Juno wrote: Ursula, I found this one and wondered what you though of it. It's a bit pricey and I don't know how you feel about florals. Take a look.

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Juno That is a lovely print. Years ago, I made an over-dress (sort of floated) with a cowel collar out of a similar piece of material. Only difference was that it also had some white flocked areas as an embelishment. It was open at the sides and only had a self-fabric frog (just under the arms) to hold the front and back together .....worn over a pale blue long plain shift dress. This was also my wedding dress (my second one)

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Ursula Schrader 17 years ago

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latter one is my favourite, but I'm waiting for your opinions. U.

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Pogonip 17 years ago

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> The latter one is my favourite, but I'm waiting for your opinions. > > U.

You said the underdress is greyish-blue? Then I would suggest this one:

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Emily Bengston 17 years ago

I like the 2nd one, too, but will it go with your lining as well as the 1st? Is it possible to get some samples to play with before getting the meters/yardage needed? BTW, Is black fashionable for evening weddings now? Emily

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Juno B 17 years ago

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> Joanne got in a little ahead of me but I agree with her. The second on looks kind of industrial to me. The first one is feminine without being fussy and I think better suited to the occasion. Juno

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Kate XXXXXX 17 years ago

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> The latter one is my favourite, but I'm waiting for your opinions. > > U.

I like the dark one better too. :)

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