So today had to have been one of the cheapest yet most expensive days… How is that?? Well, let me explain. I went dress shopping, yet again but this time knew what I was looking for. I was looking for a mermaid style/stapless dress. Of course, something for the beach and nothing too formal. I could honestly do with out a train too! I went to a bridal boutique I found online that had some dresses that were right up my alley. I called ahead of time and tehy said they were having a sale on Black Friday so I could come in to try on and check them out. I went down there, tried a few on and needless to say loved one but it was going to need a ton of alterations. I was going to have to remove a lot of underneath material to allow it to flow straight down without the slight “poof”. It was very form fitted but was going to have to be taken in quite a bit in the waist. Of course with my back and bust had to go with a larger size, meaning tons of alterations to get it to fit perfect. There were also a few other things I was not set on, i.e the satin buttons, train and overall weight. It was beautiful but it didn’t feel like a beach wedding dress. I have been going back and forth with the fact of if I really want a “wedding dress” or just another dress that totally could be worn at a wedding but is not quote unquote made as a “wedding dress”. When I walked in the dress it felt really heavy, as I know wedding dresses do, but it wasn’t something I could imagine wearing in the sand! This dress “could” be perfect but there were too many alterations that would have to take place and for $4,000, I decided it was NOT the dress!!!! See the photos below…
Anyways, needless to say I was not sold and was no where near comfortable paying $4000 for the dress. I went on may way and didn’t look back. I headed over to the mall to get a top for Thanksgiving tomorrow and found myself in BCBG, sure enough, I found the dress!! $378 bada bing…. boooya! Very similar in fit but much lighter in the material as it is cotton and silk! I need to have it taken in, big time, (about 2 inches from the bottom of the bust down. the bust fits perfect but from the bottom of th bust down it is too big. Once they take it in, it will be super fitted and very flattering! It is such a beach style dress. I am so excited, one thing checked off the list. Check out the photos below. Me in the dress does NO justice since I have to told it to give it any idea of what it will look like but here is a glimpse…
I can’t wait to get it altered and ready to go!! SO excited. That is exactly what I had imagined, I would go to a store, randomly, and find a dress that would work!! So it was an expensive day but a cheap day, since I spared myself Over $3500!!! I wouldn’t have been crazy enough to blow that much but still …
My day was busy with clients in the a.m., errands and this dress shopping. Before I knew it, it was time to grab last minute things for tomorrow. We are headed over to our friends house so had to grab a few bottles of wine, pumpkin pie and I also picked up a box of fudge from Costco 🙂 Tomorrow I will prepare the famous Devil’d eggs, Gina Style! It should be a blast, in the sun with friends! So much to be thankful for!
I got a killer circuit training workout in today, 20 minutes, in and out. Tomorrow is 7:30 bootcamp, a great way to start Turkey Day!!
More updates tomorrow and you have to check out my Devil’d egg recipe that I will be preparing tomorrow. I will post a video and the recipe!! Just wait, it is a great dish to bring to a party or have at your own party!! you are going to be shocked. Have a great night!!
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That was an awesome bargain Gina! I’m so happy for you! I felt the exact same way when I found my wedding dress at Davids Bridal off the $99 rack! Sometimes the things we want really don’t cost so much. I love finding bargains like that. You could use the extra money for something else!
Gorgeous! Absolutely Fabulous!!! You look amazing in that dress – I honestly like the one from BCBG much better anyway and you can’t beat that price! I love have the fabric drapes on backside!
Thanks ladies!! Yes, it was quite the bargain… funny a few people have said they think the BCBG dress looks more expensive… the photos don’t even do it justice, it is beautiful. The added fabric gives it a little extra touch too. I am super excited. Thanks for posting! 🙂 I will keep you all posted on all the details as they come up. 🙂
LOVE the dress you chose!! I agree, I spent $99 on mine… No need to spend a ton of money! My husband kept reminding me during the planning process that we’re there to get MARRIED, to spend the rest of our lives together – no one’s going to remember what you served, etc… So happy for you! Marriage is such a blessing 🙂
Thanks Summer, Your husband is right, it is all about you and your husband on that day, not the food, decorations, cake, etc. Sometimes people get so wrapped up in the planning and details they forget about what the day is really about. That is part of the reason we are doing Destination, to keep it simple and low stress, which it has been so far!!
P.S. You have the tiniest hips EVER! Love you 🙂
you are too sweet. thanks, I get those from my mom.. total boy hips.. hard to keep pants on your hips when you are running though… 😉 love you too!!
Beautiful dress!!!! You look flawless in it 😉 … That’s the same thing I would’ve done! Who needs to spend that much $$$ … Did you ever see the movie Bride Wars? I saw it the other night it’s hysterical and a really cute movie. Must see!
Hi Leeza, Good to see you online, finally!!! No I have not seen the movie Bride Wars, I will have to check it out!! Thanks for your compliments and glad you approve!! xoxo
the dress is beautiful! you make it look even better. you shouldn’t tell how much you paid cus no one would guess only $99. Its great when things like that just happen. you will make a beautiful bride. xoxo.
Thanks Pepper! I am so excited about it and every time I see it or show it to someone they just love it! It is so perfect for the beach, style, fabric, and all! It actually looks so much better in person. 🙂 I actually paid $378 but hey, not far off from $99… I can’t wait to get it altered so you can see the final result, once it is taken in and I don’t have to hold it to show how it “will” fit.
thanks for your compliments and glad it is pepper approved! See you today, can’t wait~