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The Search for the Dress!
Maggie Sottero's "Capri Marie"
I’m writing this blog two days before my wedding and by the time you are reading it, I will be married! So exciting! Anyways, now I can finally tell you about my dress.
I thought I knew exactly what I wanted… I spent months looking at online listings on craigslist and kijiji for a used wedding dress. I have no problems wearing a used dress and I thought it would be a great way to keep the cost down. When I saw this dress, it was exactly what I’d been looking for.
I called the lady who was selling the “Capri Marie” and made an appointment to come see the dress. I put on the dress, and… it looked okay, but not at all how I expected. Since I had convinced myself for months that this is the dress that I wanted, I bought it. It was only
I am too short for this dress and it does not flatter me at all! I'm sure it would look great on the right person though!
$350 and I figured since it was a Maggie Sottero it would be easy to sell it again if I changed my mind. On the ride home, I kept worrying about how it looked on me. When I got home, I got my sister to take some pictures of me in the dress and then cried when I saw the pictures. It just wasn’t flattering on me at all! It looked great in the pictures, but awful on me.
I decided I was going to resell it and try again. Unfortunately, when I went to look at the tag, it wasn’t even a Maggie Sottero! It was a knockoff. I didn’t even think to check since the woman had advertised it as a Maggie Sottero. I realized it might be harder to resell the dress than I had originally thought and the woman refused to take it back.
Do not buy a wedding dress without trying on lots of dresses!!! Your favorite dress in the pictures is not necessarily what is going to look good on you.
Casablanca "1920." I love all the sparkle in the skirt! The dress had a halter neckline, but I tucked it in because I love the sweetheart neckline.
So, my mom took me shopping with my maid of honour Jennifer and my bridesmaid Sarah to find the perfect dress. We tried a few different stores and I tried on so many dresses. I was so relieved that all wedding dresses didn’t look terrible on me! It was at Jealous Bridesmaids that I found the perfect dress. It wasn’t what I had been looking for at all, but when I walked out of the fitting room, everyone went silent. We had a great experience shopping at Jealous Bridesmaids, the staff were so helpful and I never felt rushed. To celebrate our purchase, they brought out some champagne and we made a toast to finding the perfect dress.
{Toasting to the dress!}
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Heather that dress looks awesome on you! You’re right the first one was not right…good advice on trying on lots of dresses! Can’t wait to see some pics of the wedding!
Hi Samantha,
It is a Casablanca and the style is “1920″. I got it at Jealous Bridesmaids.
It was pricey… but under $2000.
If you happy to be smaller than a size 4 and you’re in Toronto, you can email me. I’ll probably be looking into selling the dress. As much as I am in love with it, I don’t see the point in storing it under my bed for years and years.
My email is info@cirque-ability.com
OMG What a stunning gown! This is exactly what I have been looking for, without any luck :( Can I ask how much it cost and who the designer is? I am in love and would die to get my hands on a dress like this….
A beautiful dress, a beautiful bride, money well spent and memories to last a lifetime.
I love your dress! Everything about it is gorgeous: the neckline, the detailing, the skirt – OMG the skirt! You look amazing my dear.
Congratulations again!
Oh when I saw your pics through FB the first thing I thought was what a BEAUTIFUL, stunning dress you have – and how wonderful it looks on you!! That’s amazing they gave you champagne to celebrate, too. Why doesn’t Manitoba have a Jealous Bridesmaids?? Stunning, my dear!!
Hello
Your dress looks absolutely ravishing on you!Congratulations and all the best on your big day!