26.3.12

i found my dress!

Well, I've done it. I bought the dress I will be married in! I randomly found it at a popup sale and it is perfect, not to mention I scored it for like 90% off. It's definitely not a traditional gown, but absolutely perfect for what we had in mind. Well, what we sort of had in mind. Plans... we do not have them in stone yet though we are still talking about getting married on our anniversary which is August 1st.  Either way though, it will be outside, either on the beach, a lake, a or forest perhaps.  The style I'm going for is fairy-like... a woodland/beachy goddess if you will, haha.  I'm enlisting the services of my partner in crime to create a lovely floral halo to finish off the look.

We still haven't decided exactly where it will be, and if we'll just do our own private little thing or invite our families.  We don't want a traditional wedding, but more like a quiet ceremony and hang outs afterwards. Not to mention we don't want to spend a lot of money on this thing. Maybe I should start a new feature on my blog as we plan it? Thoughts?

I wish I could post a photo here but Dustin might see it!  So unfortunately you will have to wait.  This experience has actually made me really excited and ready to start making some definite plans!  Is that what normally happens when you find a dress??!  Eeps!!

I've even started a new Pinterest board full of wedding inspiration if you want to take a peek!  I'll surely be adding to this one.

How did you feel after you found your dress? Or if you're not yet married, what does your perfect wedding look like?

I'll leave you with some of my fav photos from my board: 



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34 comments:

  1. awww how exciting! that's a big task to knock off your wedding to-do list!! :D

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  2. Oh, wow, Dana, that is so amazing! I think things will probably fall into place now that you've found your dress. :)

    I'm not married (and don't foresee it happening anytime soon) but I have a wedding Pinterest board too. ;) I want my wedding to be relaxed & simple, with some vintage and woodsy elements. :)

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  3. Oh, and I think you might be interested in this wedding post by danni @ oh hello friend: http://www.ohhellofriendblog.com/2011/02/wedding-post.html :)

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  4. When I found my dress I walked on clouds for weeks.
    I've seen your pins pop up and they are so gorgeous.
    Happy planning.
    xxO

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  5. Those pictures are sweet. Just a heads up, I am launching my new website next Monday and I am going to be having a BIG bridal giveaway. Several vendors are already lined up, ready to outfit one bride and groom. Great way to save some money, get a bunch of your items FREE!!!

    http://www.luxeboulevard.com

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  6. Eee! I'm so excited for you! I've got a pinboard just for wedding things also and I am kinda feeling the outdoors wedding vibe. I would love to see your plans! <3

    -Madeline Grace
    Just Let the Sparrows Fly

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  7. Looks like I found your blog at an exciting moment!

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  8. oh my goodness, doesn't it feel so good?? i went shopping just days after we got engaged because there was a big sale, and i found it and it made the whole thing seem so much more real. but i'm so excited for you! and 90% off? you lucky duck! can't wait to hear more about the wedding- you should definitely do a little wedding feature-type post evey once in a while :)

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  9. congrats on finding a dress! It's the best feeling!!!

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  10. ah congrats! I can't wait to see it. It sounds lovely! I also like that you don't want a huge party - that's exactly what I would have in mind. I only want the people I care about most at my wedding (in the far far future haha).

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  11. congrats on finding your dress! its so super exciting. when i found mine i knew it was perfect because it had the ability to be long during the ceremony, but for the reception the bottom part was able to unzip off so i had a short dress, like 2 in 1! good luck with everthing, i love your theme :)

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  12. Ohhh...I love every one of those pictures! Your dress sounds gorgeous. I know that your wedding will be adorable :)

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  13. wow girl your dress sounds fabulous :) and eeeeks 90% off! you sure beat me- mine was 80% off - either way its a great feeling have it checked off your list!

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  14. Your wedding sounds like it's going to be gorgeous! Having a smaller wedding seems so much more intimate and romantic to me :)

    Congrats on finding *the* dress.

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  15. Oooh, how exciting! Your whole ceremony sounds amazing :) You should start a new feature...even though I'm a while away from getting married, I'm sure there are plenty of ladies out there who have great advice!

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  16. Congrats on finding your dress! That's so exciting :-D

    Mal @ The Chic Geek

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  17. When I get married (not that it'll be any time soon) I really want to design my own dress and hopefully by then I'll be skilled enough to make it too!
    xox

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  18. please post wedding updates! i love your style and you inspire me! your relationship reminds me so much of my boyfriend & i's :) i think all your ideas are great, keep us girls posted.

    love, jordan xx

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  19. Oh my gosh how exciting! I'm happy you found your dress!

    We also totally have the same ideas for our wedding. But mine will be a little more country, southern, woodland fairy?

    Haha, anyway, I can't wait to see your dress!

    Megan
    http://onecraftycollection.blogspot.com/

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  20. sounds so exciting :D I'm happy for you to find the dress you want, I cannot wait to see it.

    Jess x

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  21. I love, love, love these pictures! The dresses are so beautiful, simply stunning.

    Please follow me back.

    http://stories-of-a-student.blogspot.com/

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  22. Dana I love all your inspiration pictures. Soo happy for you! I'm sure you will make a beautiful bride. I also love the intimate feel your wedding will have. Here's to happiness! :)

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  23. I didn't cry or have an emotional response when I found my dress, but I did realize I found my dress when I could picture myself wearing it standing next to my, now, husband on our wedding day.

    Congratulations on finding your dress. You're done step closer!

    youngmarriedandhungry.com

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  24. You lucky girl! Your dream on how your wedding will be sounds beautiful! When I'm older I wish to have a wedding in a beautiful forest near a lake, it would be wonderful!
    Your blog is really cute by the way, I'm a follower, hehe!
    From a 14 year old blogger
    - Becky x

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  25. congratulations, friend! that is a wonderful, huge deal to find THE DRESS. i still watch say yes to the dress and i've been married almost a decade. i am only 30 but got married young. have funn planning!

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  26. I love fairy inspired weddings! That beach table looks absolutely fantastic. It'll be a beautiful day :)

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  27. Zomgah. I might have to jump on the Pintrest bandwagon just so I can keep a wedding inspiration board.

    Or maybe not, since I will probably not be getting married in this decade! haha.

    That's pretty freakin' exciting though. Wish I could see the dress you're so excited about right now!

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  28. Congratulations on finding your dress! :) How exciting.

    I'm not getting married any time soon, but I do have plans for something lowkey and small (inviting my parents and a few of my best friends). It'll take place either here in a garden or in Vegas.

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  29. I found my dress without planning to. I was trying on dresses to start getting an idea of what I wanted and *POOF* there it was! After I got it, the rest of the wedding planning rushed in like a mack truck!

    Congrats! My birthday is August 3 and our wedding is August 11th this year! If you need any help, let me know! http://wine-n-roses.blogspot.com/

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  30. So exciting, I can't wait to see this dress!!
    IF, I ever get married...I already have my vintage country lovin' barn themed wedding all mapped out on pinterest...just insert groom. :)
    And I will definitely have a dress by miss Katie Jean.
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/ktjean
    I love her work. Just amazing.

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