Help me pick a dress!
 

So, I think I've narrowed it down to 2 dresses, and I'd like to get some opinions...

Dress #1:

http://www.marisabridals.com/series10/509_front.jpg

The front

http://www.marisabridals.com/series10/509_back.jpg

The back.

I would be getting it in all ivory (ivory dress and ivory sash, unlike the blue sash shown)

Dress #2

http://www.diamondbride.com/images/d...d402_front.jpg

The front.

http://www.diamondbride.com/images/d.../D402_back.jpg

The back (and I would add length onto the back to make a longer train).


Let me know what you think :)

first one

I really like the first one the way you describe it :)

Although. if it were my own wedding, I would get it with the blue.. because azure blue & white are ADPi colors, and I could have an ADPi wedding :D :p :) ;)

Dress one! It's so timeless and classy! I love it! It reminds me of Aubrey Hepburn in a way...

Definitely dress number #1 all the way! It is so gorgeous I might have to steal the style from you...ah, wait I need the engagement ring first!

Number One. Just gorgeous!

I like the first one, too. It looks very simple, yet very elegant.

http://smilies.jeeptalk.org/otn/wink/smily012.gif

I definitly would go with number 1!! its beautiful :)

NIchole

Another vote for #1! :)

#1 hands down!

make this another vote for #1..its absolutely gorgeous

#1 was my first choice BUT #2 really does look better in person. The woman in it is so angular it makes the dress look bad. I think tha the people in the dress influence the likability of the dress. Girl #1 is soft and pretty and girl #2 is sharp and pointy

My big issue with #1 is that its SO knocked off right now. This one is a high end "interpretation" of an Amsale (i love it but can't justify 3K on a dress.. I hate that I go in David's Bridal for BM dresses and see another sash dress on the dress form.

Oh well....keep 'em coming :)

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Dress one. Not question about it.
Classic lines. In 10 years, your pictures will not look dated.
:)
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Which dress looks better on you? Which one is more comfortable? Which one requires less "killer undergucci's"?

That's the one I'd go with. Not only are you going to be strutting down the aisle, but you will be dancing, eating (a little, any how), talking to a lot of people, etc. Make sure that your dress works with you, not against you.

I think the above post officially qualifies me to be a mother...

Both dresses fit roughly the same (same body lines, etc). It's really hard to tell because the samples that the store had were in a size way too tiny for me (I'm an 8/10 and these samples were a 4/6).

The first dress is made by Marisa. It's an, um, "interpretation" of an Amsale.

And as an FYI for any brides/brides-to-be out there: You can save TONS by ordering your dress online. Dress #1 was in the shop for $1800. I can get it online for just under $1200. Dress #2 retails for $1600 and I can get it for $830.

The only caveat to that is its near impossible to find a discounted Vera, Amsala, Reem, etc. Those designers just don't go on sale, unless you buy from a trunk show.

From an avid fan of theknot.com, I think think the sash dress is WAY overplayed! I definitely think it's beautiful, but I see it everywhere. And truthfully, I dig the top on #2. I love when a dress is a little different, which #2 is, but still classy.

I kind of like #2, because it is different...

but it depends how much you are going to put in the top of the dress. :D If you are already, ahem, amply endowed, the little foldy things are the last thing you need.

And I know exactly what you mean about something getting knocked off to the point where you don't like it anymore. For my money the only designer that has never happened to is Chanel...

I have to go with dress one.. very simple, yet classy. love it!

I would definitely go with dress #1. It is simply gorgeous. The pale blue sash might looknice and then also you would have your "something blue" right there.

Will the reception be open bar?

So random! ;)

I'd go with dress #1, I know it's "overdone" but I really think it's a gorgeous dress.

i'd go with #2.

I like the back of dress #2 better than number 1. During the ceremony, people see more back then front.

the first one its soooo pretty

I like dress 1 it is so classy and beautiful.

Dress #1

dress 1

Dress one. :)

I like #1, but primarily I think because the presentation and photo are so much more impressive. #2 is nice and if were presented in a nice ad I'd probably be digging it just as much. Keep in mind thoughts of comfort etc. Also on the designer "interpretations"... it all depends on who will be at your wedding. If no one will know the difference (like at my country wedding, whenever that will be), don't worry about it. If you're inviting fashion snobs to your wedding... steer clear!

#1!

Both dresses are beautiful. Pick whichever looks best on you.

From what website can you buy your dresses? Just curious. :)

I like #1.

both are beautiful, but I like #1 better... so much, in fact, I may have to save this thread for a not too off in the future date... lol

There are plenty of places:

www.bridesave.com
www.houseofbrides.com
www.netbride.com

are just a few of them. They also sell formals/bridesmaids dresses.

I love the first one!

Number One is exquisite!

#1!!! I actually like the blue sash with it, it's different.

I was surfing along in GC and saw your wedding dress choices. I was wondering where I could find the one with the blue sash? who's it made by? I need details! :D