Biggest Wedding Dress Regrets

I saw a link to an article on The Knot with this title.  Although I have see or heard these comment hundreds of times, some brides just don't want to believe them.  So to emphasize the point here are the quotes from real brides one more time!

From the three-dress bride to the bride who accidentally texted the dress photo to her fiance -- check out these dress shopping mistakes from brides on our Attire and Accessories board so that you don’t make the same ones!

"My sister-in-law couldn't make it to my first shopping trip, so I texted her a pic of my favorite. I didn't realize that I’d sent it to the wrong person (MY FIANCE!). It's hard to be sneaky."katiethecutie

"Biggest mistake: expecting my dress shopping experience to go exactly like a 22-minute episode of Say Yes to the Dress complete with crying friends and family and that OMGOMGOMG feeling." Leslie&Ralph

"To save money I ordered my dress online, which gave me a better price than the bridal store in town. Big mistake! The dress came in and it's huge. Now I have to pay a ridiculous price for alterations that are making the gown cost more than it would have in the bridal store." jnic0319

"I have champagne taste on a beer budget. I tried on a Vera Wang for fun and I shouldn’t have. You can imagine that I fell in love with that beauty. Don’t try on wedding dresses that you cannot afford." verbride

"I now have three dresses and only one that I’ll wear. Do not shop almost two years out, do not let fantasy get in the way of reality, and do not buy a dress before you have concrete wedding plans." dizzinea

"I should’ve brought a bathrobe to the bridal salon. Having a robe makes it easy to spend time with your friends and family during the downtime while the attendant brings in gowns. It also helps you avoid hiding in the dressing room in your underwear." Robyn5298

"Don’t try on dresses after a trip to a spray tanner. What I thought would make me look like a glowing bride later rubbed off on the bridal salon’s sample dresses." mobridetobe

"Don't wear a black thong!" barbbhoww

"I wish I'd waited until 10 to 14 months out to try on dresses for the first time. I ended up trying on over 100 gowns and it was completely overwhelming." polichik

Remember that a full service bridal store can help you avoid any of these problems.  A great bridal store is only as good as the advice they give.  Sometimes knowing you are helping someone is better than making the sale!!

First let me state that overall, I am a wedding conservative.  I would never do some of these things for a wedding but before or after the ceremony--free game.  Have a blast with whatever your style is for your perfect day!

23 Unconventional But Awesome Wedding Ideas

You gotta keep those unsuspecting guests on their toes. Steal these ideas before they become standard wedding fare. posted on August 28, 2013 at 11:39am EDT

Peggy Wang BuzzFeed Staff

 

1. A guest box instead of a guest book, where guests can record a message on video.

buzzycraftery.com

The technology is now. And besides, according to the experts, handwriting will be phased out within 20 years anyway.

2. A ring bearer who’s also a high-security agent.

rootedinloveweddings.wordpress.com

3. An adorned reception bathroom.

weddingideapins.com

The bathroom: underrated and overlooked. Meanwhile, your attention to detail will NOT go underrated and overlooked.

4. Overalls in lieu of a wedding dress.

From Bill and Fanny’s City Hall Wedding.

5. DIY watercooler bar.

thehunt.com

Save $$$ on the lack of bartender.

6. Jenga guestbook.

theknot.com

Instead of a guestbook, have your guests write on Jenga pieces. Every time you play Jenga, you’ll be reminded of all the well wishes.

7. Your guests as videographer.

wedit.com

Instead of hiring a videographer, have your guests pass around flip cams and get it edited into a final video by Wedit.

8. Mimosa bar for a morning or brunch reception.

greenweddingshoes.com

Pure delight.

9. Pamphlets making fun of your own wedding.

meghanandrewsphoto.com

Derek and Alexa are probably two pretty cool people.

10. A special coloring book just for the kids.

lovelyindeed.com

Get the printable and the directions here.

11. Tubing as a pre-wedding event.

emmmakay.wordpress.com

12. “Awkward family photo” wedding photo.

awkwardfamilyphotos.com

13. An apple orchard wedding.

intimateweddings.com

intimateweddings.com

 

They usually let you pick as many apples as you need as part of the decor.

14. Polaroid photo booth.

stylemepretty.com

15. Ring bearer’s box instead of a pillow.

lesoirees-blog.com

16. A Polaroid guestbook.

joeykennedyphotography.com

Instead of a traditional guestbook, make it a photo album. Guests can take photos of themselves and scrawl their messages onto the Polaroids.

17. DIY confetti bar.

bklynbrideonline.com

A confetti bar presents a very strong rival to the actual bar.

18. Audience cue cards during the ceremony.

Flickr: 12570180@N03

19. An ice cream truck.

stylemepretty.com

20. A cake buffet.

greenweddingshoes.blogspot.com

GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT.

21. A gold sequined arrow that shows guests where to go.

100layercake.com

22. For an outdoor wedding, instead of having tables, set up picnic blankets.

fresnoweddings.net

23. For dessert, make a 10-foot-long banana split.

ohhappyday.com

 

What do you expect from a blog?

During this October blogging challenge, I have spent some time looking at other blogs.  Some have been helpful while others were a little confusing. I just stumbled upon a blog from a 20 year old about wedding gowns. From her very short bio, I don't think she is married but just loves wedding gowns.  I also don't see any connection to the wedding gown industry but she did say she wants to be private. So after learning very little about the blogger, I look at her actual posts.  Each post is exactly one picture.  ONE PICTURE, nothing else.  No writing, explaining, sharing, nothing.  I am so puzzled.  Then I notice the notes for each posts.  They are incredible.  Some posts have up to 40 notes.  These notes range from praising comments to sharing the post to liking the post.  And then I am more puzzled!  How can a 20-something with no connection to the industry have such a popular blog?  But it hits me, she is connected.  I am sure she started with friends and relatives following her blog and has added many others.  She also states that anyone who follows her, she will automatically follow them. I have said for some time, if you want to master social media or the internet, hire a teenager!

So here is my picture for today.  Give me your thoughts.  What do you like or dislike?  What do you want to know about this gown?  Unlike the young blogger showing beautiful gowns, I have the industry information to answer the questions.

And I will start using her rule, I will follow everyone who follows me! Thanks to those who have already taken the plunge and looking for many more followers!