It's All About Lace

Pulling on the very first wedding dress I ever tried, I was shocked by the weight, the stiffness, and the shear amount of fabric. This dress was clearly not for me. Though pretty, this full, billowing creation was far more than I could handle! Luckily there were plenty more dresses to come. All in all I tried on about 20 dresses this Saturday between two different boutiques. Whitney, Laura and I started our day at a shop in Alexandria and ended in Georgetown. We had enough time between stores to stop for brunch at Bread and Chocolate, one of my favorite cafes. I had no idea what to expect heading into the first store. I ran in late, due to parking, and I really hadn't thought about what kind of dress I was looking for. So the sales woman and I went through the store and picked a wide variety dresses. Whitney and Laura were really helpful too, putting in their two cents. My head was spinning too much to have a opinion yet. But pretty soon I started to understand, I wanted lace. There are so many different lace dresses and my quest for the perfect (and perfectly priced!) lace dress is far from over. I'm glad I now know what I'm looking for.

Wearing a wedding dress, even in the store, is a incredible experience. In the dresses I liked, I felt divine. Really. The fabrics were smooth and soft next to my skin. The ivories, lattes, and whites all glowed, and the texture of the lace hung, pulled, parted, and flowed in all the right places. I can now understand why my friend Melissa she said she wanted to wear her wedding dress every day.

I figured out a lot more than just "lace" after 20 some dress. The dress I am looking for will have a V or sweet-heart neckline, a form-fitting bodice, a low back, and a vintage feel. I also discovered that I like having a train. I really didn't think I would like a bunch of fabric following me around, but as some of the scallop edged lace trains and interesting split trains spilled out from the body of the dress, I got a much better appreciation for them. Below is a list of designers that stood out to me. Tell me what you think!!!!

Now the hunt is really on!

Designer: Marisa
Dresses: Christina 2900, Denise 2900
This site doesn't have either of the dresses I tried on, but you get the idea: http://www.fashionweddingdress.com/Marisa-Bridals-Dresses-9.html

Designer: Junko Yoshioka
Dresses: Christina (pictured)
http://www.junkoyoshioka.com/

Designer: Jenny Lee
Dresses: 915 (pictured)
http://www.brides.com/fashion/dresses/gallery/wedding_dresses/vendor/designer/jennylee/detail/185667?offset=8

Designer: Miranda
http://weddings.theknot.com/Dresses/Wedding-Gowns/results.aspx?type=31&Dresses+Gown+Type=Wedding+Gowns&p.Gown+Designer=Monique+Lhuillier&TM=31