Considering wearing an American bridal gown

[Desi_BeauTii]

@lipstick

here’s a pic of what i mean, u see the train is kinda folded inwards

I am probably not gonna have one.

@somegroovychick

bustles are behind your knees usually or slightly lower or upwards of that depending on the style of dress, so they’re actually not uncomfortable when you sit down since you’re not actually sitting on the bustle.
there are two ways to bustle- under and over. basically you take the edge of the train and hook it up either under the dress or over the dress so its easier to walk/dance, etc.
this picture shows both- the left is bustled over, the right image is bustled under-
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.aisledash.com/media/2008/07/bustle.jpg

for dresses, my current favourites are one shoulder gowns with birdcage veils- they look so elegant!
pretty pretty! http://www.jlmcouture.com/Alvina-Valenta/Bridal/Additional/Style-9963

I was told this is something that is tied together before you “walk down the aisle” and your braidsmaids pull it apart.

@lipstick

i came across this dress while i was searching, its a nice colour

Very nice color, not too found of the style though.

@PunjabiRose

Ahhhhhhh these dresses above are so beautiful! My honest opinion is that I think you should go for it! It’s the walima after all… you can get away with wearing something non-traditional. And wearing a dress like this (and I dont think you will have a problem finding a dress that isn’t white… there is usually beigy/pink, off white, cream, and even a very very light pink options at bridal stores). I think it will look so elegant and stunning. Your wedding will be set apart and memorable from others and just overall glamorous if you stick to a more western style theme overall. And as lipstick - keep the dupatta like a veil… verrryyyyyy sheer and light. I think you should have it made with mabey some stone/beadwork on the edge only (not more than a one inch border) … and wear it more towards the back of your head.

Call me lame - but I always thought Charlottes second wedding dress from SATC was so beautiful and elegant. This picture does not do it justice…

add more bling to this style of dress… And a light dupatta as opposed to a poufy veil…dramatic makeup and dramatic jewelry (polki preferably) and it is just wow.

Haha thanx, i needed the encouragement. My Fiance surprisingly loves this idea as well!

@somegroovychick

^ what she said!
gowns look like one thing in pictures and like something totally different when you have them on.

Mar, i agree… french lace = swoon
i have such an obsession with alencon lace! its gorrrggeeeoussss.

I tried some on, now im confused as to which style I like…

@maroush

Go for it woman!!!

I wore something very similar to this for my wedding reception, all French lace…and the straps were a little thinner:
http://www.weddingcode.com/images/mlsexy1.jpg

If you want something with sleeves, you could go for a gown with a short lacy jackety thing to go on top, like this:
http://www.wedding-dress-gown.com/upfile/jacket017.jpg

Or you could go for a scoop neck/off the shoulder with lace sleeves, like this:
http://www.wedding-dress-gown.com/upfile/sleeve004.jpg

Or you could go for something longer, like this:
http://weddingdress.ngepost.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/long-sleeve-lace-wedding-dress-1.jpg

The last one has a nice vintage feel to it…i’m thinking of having that made for our next big anniversary

As you can see, i have a bit of an obsession with lace …but you need to go out there and TRY STUFF ON!!! Only then will you know what you like, what looks good on you, what tones suit your colouring etc.

Happy shopping!!

haha thanx i tried a few on today

@somegroovychick

here are my favourite designers:

alvina valenta- http://www.jlmcouture.com/Alvina-Valenta/Bridal
lazaro bridal- http://www.jlmcouture.com/Lazaro
anne barge- http://www.annebarge.com/

and of course, this is if i wasn’t already married and a had a HUGE budget-
http://www.oscardelarenta.com/?folderId=/collections/bridal/

THanks