found my wedding dress!!

[EmmaG]

First look at wedding dresses today and I have found the one :) paid a deposit, just 4 months until I collect it :-D

[Elaine]

How exciting:D Will we be getting a sneaky peak?

[EmmaG]

LOL we did take some pictures, would you like to see them? Although the dress I tried on was too big and will need to be altered but it does give you a good idea of what it is like.

[Elaine]

I'd love to see it so yes please.:D

[Mags]

How exciting Emma :D ...... have you fixed the date for your wedding?

[EmmaG]

ok, here goes :)

Front

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g176/Egarnham/Wedding%20Dress%20photos/DSCN1593.jpg

[EmmaG]

back - not fully laced up

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g176/Egarnham/Wedding%20Dress%20photos/DSCN1596.jpg

[EmmaG]

Hi Mags, hopefully sometime June 2010 :)

[EmmaG]

here is a picture from the wedding designers website of the same dress

http://www.sophiatolli.com/ImageScaling.aspx?ImageUrl=http://www.sophiatolli.com/Photos/SophiaTolli/Large/Y1825full.jpg

[Mags]

Wow!!! what a stunning dress, you look absolutely gorgeous in it Emma! :D

[Elaine]

That is absolutely stunning Emma:D

[EmmaG]

Thanks :) my mum nearly cried when she saw it and that was after me trying on 4 other dresses before hand. Strange thing was that I saw this dress at a wedding fair and I didn't really like any of the others there and it was the one I ended up buying.

It is quite unusual as the colour is pale gold. All of the other dresses made me look quite washed out. Mind you the owner of the wedding shop was brutally honest and said "nope that doesn't look right" to all of the other dresses LOL Some of them she said made me look like a little girl and she said you don't want girly you want elegant. I think she was very right. She also said the dress I chose would have been the one that she chose for me, and she had been running she shop for 15 years. She did say that she would rather not sell a dress if she didn't think it looked right on the person.

[angieh]

The dress, and you, look stunning Emma. It's scrumptious and elegant too.

[Tink]

:shock: You look GORGEOUS. That's one amazing dress:D

[dandysmom]

Just a stunning gown,and looks so good on you!

[random]

Oh how beautiful! And sounds like the owner was brilliant too as so many people these days just want to take your money, good to have the opinion of someone who knows her work! :)

[Kim]

Emma, the dress is beautiful and you look gorgeous in it!

[yola]

Emma, you look truly beautiful in the dress - it's just so right for you. The colour's super. My first wedding dress was beige, gold and peach (with antique cream lace) and I found it was so flattering with my skin tone.

And isn't it great when you find someone who is able to give you such an honest appraisal of how you look? Sounds like you've hit the jackpot with that one!

[EmmaG]

wooohooo picked up my dress today - just had to try it on again...lol Here are a few pictures of it hanging up.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g176/Egarnham/2009_0911weddingdress0046.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g176/Egarnham/2009_0911weddingdress0048.jpg

[alexgirl73]

It is a simply stunning dress Emma :D The bead work is quite beautiful.

[angieh]

It is stunning Emma - are you good with keeping a steady weight??? What colour are the bridesmaids wearing?

[EmmaG]

Thanks Alex, I have taken a couple more close ups of the beadwork it is very intricate.

Yes Angie I can be very good at keeping a steady weight but I will loose about half a stone before the wedding - luckily the dress does lace up the back so there is room for a little movement. I have decided on no bridesmaids - as we are getting married in Italy with just close family.

[EmmaG]

close up of beadwork :)

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g176/Egarnham/2009_0911weddingdress0054.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g176/Egarnham/2009_0911weddingdress0053.jpg

[EmmaG]

picture of part of the villa we are staying in Italy - for 7 days

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g176/Egarnham/2009_0907pre-wedding0081.jpg

Wedding suite

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g176/Egarnham/2009_0907pre-wedding0073.jpg

Picture of Cortona town hall where we are getting married.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g176/Egarnham/2009_0907pre-wedding0023.jpg

me standing on top of the steps at the Town Hall in Cortona

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g176/Egarnham/03092009015.jpg

[Mags]

Stunning dress Emma, you'll look a dream in that!:D

[PoshPuss]

Emma, thanks for sharing these beautiful pics of your dress and the Italian town where you'll be going :D
I feel like your proud mum and could cry with joy for you too :-D
You're going to have a wonderful day and look so elegant.
Best wishes for a wonderful future ;)

[catwoman999]

Totally fairytale wedding dress, VERY posh villa in Italy has all the makings of a dream wedding. :D And you are a very good looking woman, and will make a beautiful bride! :-D
Its lovely of you to share your pics....

[Kazz]

That dress is totaly totaly stunning. Beautiful is the only word I can find to describe it apart from maybe equisite.

[dandysmom]

Just stunning, Emma! And what a wonderful location .......

[angieh]

The day will be glorious - what a lovely place to get married. I agree with catwoman - a real fairytale wedding dress.

[Moli]

Simply gorgeous dress Emma, you will look stunning!

[EmmaG]

Thank you for all of your kind comments :-)

[Donna]

Missed this thread completely!! The dress is beautiful and you definately suit the style and colour Emma... and to be married in Italy with just close family seems perfect!! You just have to start counting down the days!

[EmmaG]

277 days Donna :-) lol not that I am counting of course!!!