Bridal Shower Dress
Rehearsal Dinner Dress
I was on the hunt for a dress for the rehearsal. I love White House Black Market, but the only dresses I had liked online were regular price. I went to the store anyway and tried this one on. Ok, I look soooo much better in this than the model. LOL. This picture does not do it justice. It is gorgeous! and it was on sale! Yay!
Dress
I went with my sister and cousin to many bridal salons, but Patricia South is where I fell in love. The dress had every element that I was looking for! When my sister saw me in the dress, she cried!
First Alteration
Ok, so I've decided to post pics of the dress, so you can see the progress along the way. I hope you love my dress as much as I do. Here are the first pics of the alterations.
Ok, so she's lifting the top and flattening the cap sleeves. Also, there's too much room in the bust area and waist, so she's taking them in. If you look at the hip area it's too tight (surprise =)), so she'll be letting it loose.
I love the back, but it needs to lay right in order to work. Reina will be taking it in so you don't see the extra fabric hanging on the side there.
Second Alteration
What a difference! She flattened the sleeves and lifted up the bust. She also took in on the waist and what a difference it made with the fit! She still needs to take a little more at the top. Also, the hip area is still too tight. She didn't want to take out too much, LOL.
I just love the back of my dress!!! I think it looks so much better.
Third Alteration
The top still needs to be pulled up a little more. The hip area is now all good. It just needs to be ironed underneath. Hate the lighting in this picture though.
The bustle. So much work goes into the bustle. Holy cow!
Final Alteration
Fits like a glove now =)
We changed the bustle back to Reina's original bustle. Love the back!!!
Hair Ideas
I needed a classic look for my dress. I have to scan the picture of the front that I found in the magazine.
Hair Trial
Alcira came to my house to do the trial. She brought pictures and I showed her mine. The updo is a combo of our pictures. I told her I needed it to be really secured because I dance a lot! She was delicate with the hair, it didn't feel tight, but it was definitely secured! I love it and felt like such a bride! Please excuse the no make-up in the pics. =)
Make-Up Idea
Out of all the ideas. This look is my favorite. When I took it to Jorge he picked out this one as his favorite too.
Accessories
I told my mom I wanted a small delicate cross to wear with my dress. She told me that she would take care of it. The cross is perfect! I love it!
My mom is getting me these earrings from QVC. I think they go perfect with the look I'm going for.
Since Dario and I met at UF, it only makes sense to get a UF garter. He thought it was very original... LOL.
We found the perfect rings to compliment our style and my E-ring. We engraved them as well. Dario and I have always said he thinks with his Mind and I think with my heart. His - "Mind and Heart" Mine - "Heart and Mind."
The Groom
I had always heard of the bride glowing when she finds "The One". I never expected Dario to be the same. He looks so handsome in his tux and he couldn't take that smile off his face! He loved the elegance of the wing tipped color. We do not like bow ties, so we're using ties. The tux looks great!
