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Michelle
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This is so Hard: Fiancè might not love my dress

Michelle, on August 23, 2019 at 10:50 PM

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THIS IS A LONG ONE LOL...Sooooo I'm the bride that has done so much research on what I want exactly in a dress. I'm talking walk in the store like a bad ass like "I like this type of silhouette, with crepe or tulle material, I like a deep V-neck with straps, no ball gowns and no fancy lace" like I'm...
THIS IS A LONG ONE LOL...Sooooo I'm the bride that has done so much research on what I want exactly in a dress. I'm talking walk in the store like a bad ass like "I like this type of silhouette, with crepe or tulle material, I like a deep V-neck with straps, no ball gowns and no fancy lace" like I'm prepared! Had a whole spreadsheet lol. I get to the store and fall in love with a dress that is COMPLETELY OPPOSITE of what I asked for but that's ok because I was open to trying others. I never wanted a mermaid because I really want to dance. I have always known that I did want a clean, sleek, mordern SIMPLE dress. That's me, that's my style! Long story short...my family DOESN'T LIKE THE DRESS...they think it's not enough and doesn't have that wow factor 😔 They're accepting of it but I know they wish I wanted more from a dress. My mom is very supportive of me now that she understands what I like but it was tough.

Butttttt I'm not winning over anybody and my fiance is included in the anybody. I asked what type of dress he might like to see me in and he straight said "something that's in between" lol we're both simple people but he wants us to look like celebrities on our special day and I totally agree. Then he goes "nothing plain, I mean who wants a plain dress right" 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️😫🤪😟😬😢🥴 MEEEEEE I do I dooooo...I almost died lol. I just laughed right along like I know right LOL! Now I don't know if I should get it. My man has to love it right? I know he'll love me in anything but still I want him to have the look like OHHHH YEAHHHHH! I know it's what I want BUT I want people to at least say OMG she looks stunning! So now I'm trying all these other dresses and I can't decide. Should I step out my comfort zone? I need guidance guys...What are your thoughts?

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  • Michelle
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    Aww thank you so much!!! I do love it! 🥰
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  • Kelly
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    I love it!! And you do look stunning!! It's not really plain to me, the bottom gives it detail and the belt gives it sparkle and bling!! You can use jewlery to dress it up more then you have to think, once your hair and makeup is done it will step it up another level!! But, you have to be comfortable in it!! Don't get it if you think you might be second guessing it all day, ya know?? Good luck to ya, whatever you choose you will look gorgeous, your a gorgeous woman, just make sure you will be happy and not second guess your final decision!!
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  • Michelle
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    Hi Kelly,

    Thank you so much!!! Yes I'm super excited to look for those accessories now! I did second guess myself once but that's because I was listening to other people's opinions about the dress. Not anymore though! I love it and feel really confident in it! I said YES to the dress!!!
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  • Pancakes
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    That dress is the right one for you. The dress is for you, not anyone else. He will not be upset seeing this dress! My family (I'm not close with) liked dresses on me that I didn't like. They said meh to the one I ultimately bought and still love. If you are still concerned about bling, add jewelry. But this is definitely a fancy dress and will look even better once it's fitted and you're all done up!!
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  • Alisha
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    That is a gorgeous dress. Our partners always imagine what they want to see us in. But once he really true see you in your dress, makeup and hair done he will change his mind and have that wow factor.
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  • Michelle
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    Yup I totally agree! I did go with my heart and got the dress I love!!! Thank you so much!
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  • Michelle
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    Yup!!! I think he'll love it once everything is put together. He now knows all the stress I've been going through with the dress and he simply said, he knows what I like and wants me to be completely comfortable in whatever I decide on! 🥰🥰🥰 Thank you!
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  • Annie
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    This dress is so pretty. I love that it’s so simple. He will love it!
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  • Michelle
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    Thank you!!!
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  • Alisha
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    You are welcome
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  • Gabrielle
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    You're supposed to feel like a princess on your wedding day!! Hey if you love it he should love it too. Its not the materialistic things that made him fall in love with you. Don't worry baby you got this!!
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  • Maddison
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    I think you look very classy, elegant, and stunning! The dress is very flattering for your figure. As long as YOU love it, that's all that matters; you're the one that's going to be wearing it. I really don't think its too simple either, I believe it's the perfect in-between. But I do see where you're coming from. I have found my dress as well and fell in love with it when I tried it on. Its nothing like the dress I imagined either when I walked into the dress shop, its really completely different than what I envisioned. My style is more of a boho-whimsical style and I found a dress that's sleek, modern, and bold! I have shown many people in my family and have gotten several negative comments. My dress plunges and my family has said its too skimpy. I'm just trying to ignore the negativity though and hold onto that feeling I had when I tried the dress on. I was WOWd and knew it was "the one!" Its very easy to second guess yourself, but everyones tastes are different. Just go with what feels right for you. You'll know when its the one, and your groom will love you in anything.

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  • L. Thomson
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    I think with hair, makeup, and the right accessories, you will look like a celebrity for sure! You will be a beautiful bride.
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    I think you do look stunning in that dress Smiley love

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  • Emily
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    This might not be for everyone, but I had some of the same worries and talked with my partner. He's fairly....stoic? I guess? So he just said "well what reaction do you want me to have?" and I told him I wanted him to be tearing up when he saw me. He just goes "fine, done." So I guess he'll drop in some Visene and make it happen! Smiley xd Maybe tell him how you're hoping he'll react a bit, so he can maybe 'prep himself'. Some dudes look like a dear in the headlights.

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  • T
    Just Said Yes April 2021
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    When I tried on my dress this past weekend as soon as I slipped it on I felt it was the one! Go with your gut and how you feel!
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  • Catherine
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    You look STUNNING! Seriously!! Go with your heart. You have amazing taste! And you will be GLOWING on the day of!!! 💓🙌🏻
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    Absolutely beautiful!!! A dress with that silhouette needs no bling!! It is classy, elegant, and timeless....plus the two layers at the bottom are so cool and fashion-forward....PLUS you want to be the one wearing the dress...not the dress wearing you! Also, no one else's opinion matters except yours!! And definitely not mine, even though I'm commenting on this post Smiley smile

    And I agree with a prior commenter...you could even be wearing a paper bag, and he will fall even more in love with you as you're walking down that aisle!!

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    Savvy May 2020
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    When your groom sees you he will see how beautiful you feel in that dress. He will see the glow coming from your smile and think you look gorgeous! If its the one you absolutely love go for it!
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  • Chandra
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    The dress is beautiful! And you look beautiful in it. It's about how you feel in the dress. I think he's going to love it on you
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