Check out that sleeve.
To spare you the details and keep a long story short-ish.. I'll just say that this dress was made available to me by a family friend. She had purchased it 10 years ago for her daughters wedding, but due to unforeseen events, the wedding never happened, and the dress was never worn. She has been hoping someone could make use of it, and was willing to let us alter it if we thought we could turn it into something we loved.
But it's not quite what I'm looking for... Any takers?
I do have to say, however, that I am overwhelmed on a daily basis by the generosity and willingness to help of so many of our family and friends. Every time I think I just can't figure it out or we just can't make it work, someone steps in and says "Here, let me help you. I want to help you."
I've never been great at asking for help, or accepting it. I hate to inconvenience anyone, or feel like I'm asking them to do something I wouldn't be able to do for them right now. You know, those favors that are "impossible to return". The ones that scream unconditional love. The ones that feel like they throw off the balance of a reciprocal relationship.
I'm learning that it's all about give and take, and that my turn will come. Right now, it's my turn to accept help. With what I do have, I try to be generous and accommodating.. I just don't have much. Someday, I know I'll be able to return the favor in a roundabout way, and help someone the way everyone is helping us. In a way, we all just have to pay it forward. It's like we're all a part of the same big pot. And sometimes it's our turn to help and sometimes it's our turn to push our pride to the side and allow others to help us.
This is just another example of that. A woman that I barely know was willing to give me a never been worn wedding dress just because she wants someone to make good use of it and she knows my family. Unfortunately, the dress just doesn't work with what I'm going for (and it really doesn't fit me either), but I'm really thankful for her kindness. For the gesture. For her generosity.
So, thank you to EVERYONE. We're so excited to be sharing all of this with all of you.
You can borrow mine, but I don't really think it is your style! My tiara, veil, and thing which I can't remember but makes your dress pouf our is available too. That thing has been in like 10 weddings... I let all of my friends borrow it! Let me know if you want to check out any of them!
ReplyDeleteAlso. For some reason I keep thinking about your wedding favors. A friend was telling me that someone gave out tile coasters. And you can use fabric or scrapbook paper on top (mod podge holds it down). But I thought you could find some cool dancing fabric or paper and make them. Not sure how cheap that would be though!
Haha.. thank you Megan! I'm pretty sure I will end up finding and refashioning something or even making it? I know that means I should get to work on it now.. I'll let you know about the accessories. I'm not sure yet if I want a veil or if I'll just wear some sort of headpiece.
ReplyDeleteI love that you're thinking about wedding favors, lol. Coasters are a cool option.. I'll have to see what I can find/make. DIY is the name of the game after all. Thanks for the idea! :)
You could totally make into something...And plus, you'll look beautiful in anything!
ReplyDeleteWow that's quite a dress!
ReplyDeleteLOL: Project runway eye: Remove sleeves and accent lace. Make bodice strapless ... use skirt fabric to fashion satin sheath type skirt so the whole dress is a column. Subtle drape of ruched (on slight asymmetric diagonal) satin where bodice meets the skirt at hipline, with beaded accent rosette. 4-6 inch accent beading at hem. That's what I'd do if I were redesigning the dress.
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