Style Amor

I am done visiting the typical bridal boutiques and being pushed to buy a mediocre dress, I refuse to  pay over two thousand dollars for a dress I will only wear once. Yes, it is a special day but seriously, I cannot afford to throw away part of my income when I could use that money to pay for a house. It’s not worth it!

After feeling overwhelmed, stressed and being unhappy with all the dresses I have tried on, I am back to square one. I thought that after visiting a bridal salon, an associate like a fairy god mother would find the perfect dress and at the sight of my dream gown,  I would say with tear-eye excitement  “this is the one!”

…… I’m so naive.

Damn you WE TV!

Every dress that I tried on looked the same and I would ask my self,  do I want to wear this on the day my loved one and I will share our union with the world? I somehow kept being disappointed over and over again. One day on twitter while rambling over breakfast nonsense,  I had a conversation with fellow IFB members and fabulous blogger Ashe Mischief,  she mentioned that a great option would be a wedding dress that could be worn several times to be reminded of that special moment.  Hmmm… a multi functional gown, what a fantastic idea! I decided to embark on an online hunt and came across a number of amazing concepts,  short dresses, vintage and D.I.Y gowns that would make any bride-to-be  look unique and special for that amazing day, check out my finds…

The Short Multi-Use Dress

I never considered a short dress until I saw these cute frilly ensembles, I absolutely love the whimsical look and this is something that you can wear anytime after the big day. Hmm… I might consider these for the civil ceremony :)

The Vintage Dress

After seeing several brides-to-be wearing beautiful vintage dresses, I think I am becoming a convert. No only do these dresses look elegant and chic but they are much more affordable than a new dress not to mention the dress pictured on the far left only cost $5.00! It looks amazing.

The D.I.Y dress

Making a dress from scratch is very special since you have to put a lot of time, effort and love. I have been sewing since I was 8 years old but I am not a professional, however John Galliano’s rendition of a wedding dress for his newest couture collection is a fabulous idea, a cute exposed teddy with a tulle skirt, it’s simple and looks fantastic. I also found an old vintage McCall’s pattern and a gorgeous dress by Vogue patterns. Stay tuned to see what crazy project I’ll embark on.

After finding so many creative ideas, I have decided to keep my options open and after reading the Off-Beat Bride , I realize that I can have a great wedding without spending a monstrous amount of money. Don’t get me wrong, I know there are many lovely ladies and guys that can afford a gorgeous opulent wedding. However, my boyfriend and I are still working our butts off since we do not have any financial help from our families but I know things will work out and we’ll have a fantastic and unique event!

What do you guys think, is it better to buy a new wedding dress from a traditional bridal store or would you wear something more unconventional for that special day?