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{Can’t Afford It/Get Over It} Bridal Gown For A Vintage Affair

June 28th, 2011 by Britt

Last week’s  CAI/GOI request was all about vintage, art deco, flapper glamour. This week we’re going to stay in the vintage realm and answer a CAI/GOI request from a bride who desires a vintage, Jenny Packham-ish gown.  Let’s see what bride Kerry desires for her big day:

Hello,

My name is Kerry. I recently found and fell in love with a dress featured in a photoshoot I came across when researching vintage weddings. It is made in Ireland and by an Irish designer (either Jenny Packham or Sharon Hoey – the blog with the photoshoot credited both under “dresses!”) and I’m having trouble finding it. When I looked at their other dresses, I soon realized that even if I did find the dress, I’d never be able to afford it! I’ve attached a few photos from the blog I found – do you think you could find something similar for under $1000? I apologize that the photos don’t show the whole dress in the shots, but it’s really the top of the dress I’m in love with.

Thanks for taking the time to read this!

-Kerry

Can’t Afford It:

Get Over It:

1. Emilio de la Morena. $784.
2. Scala. $178.
3. Mignon. $578.
4. Mignon. $478.
5. Donatella by Bellissima Couture. About $1000.
6. Mon Cheri Bridals. About $1000.
7. BCBGMaxazria.  About $500.
8. Demetrios. Between $500 and $1000.
9. Altelier Tami. $990.
10. Sue Wong.  $548.
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Britt
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9 Responses to “{Can’t Afford It/Get Over It} Bridal Gown For A Vintage Affair”

  1. cora

    great selection! after months of scouring for an elegant vintage-looking gown for under $600, and finding an amazing one in a boutique that was sooo close but still out of the budget, i finally took a gamble and ordered that sue wong gown. it arrives on friday and my fingers are crossed. and if it's a flop, at least i have some other options here!

    Comment on Jun 28th, 2011 at 9:19 am   
  2. mel

    A good friend of mine just got married in #6 and it was beautiful. And she got it on sale for less then half the original price.

    Comment on Jun 28th, 2011 at 10:32 am   
  3. Jennifer Valentine

    I love this blog! The idea of it is amazing. I love the idea of an eco-friendly and eco-chic wedding…I create vintage assemblage wedding jewelry as well as vintage assemblage bridal combs and have lots of happy customers. So glad I stumbled upon your blog for more inspiration!

    Comment on Jun 28th, 2011 at 11:56 am   
  4. Guest Coco

    the desired dress makes me think of "Titanic" with the drop waist and multiple layers of fabric, some being "illusion" layers….very pretty. Good luck with the search@

    Comment on Jun 28th, 2011 at 5:54 pm   
  5. Guest Coco

    check this one out for $350 at afloral.com: http://www.afloral.com/Bridal-Dresses/Silk-Gown-w…

    Comment on Jun 28th, 2011 at 6:59 pm   
  6. Susan K.

    Love the tiered ivory dress so much! I wish I saw this I bought mine (but the dress I did buy was in a Get Over it post a few weeks ago so I should be happy!)

    Comment on Jun 29th, 2011 at 6:53 am   
  7. Kerry

    Wow – thank you so much! These are all amazing. I have some thinking to do!

    Comment on Jun 29th, 2011 at 3:41 pm   
  8. Ariana

    So many pretty dresses this round it's hard to choose a favorite! Great job, as usual.

    Comment on Jun 30th, 2011 at 3:05 pm   
  9. cora

    update: #10 (the sue wong gown) arrived, and it is STUNNING. can't wait to walk down the aisle in it!

    Comment on Jul 2nd, 2011 at 9:28 am   

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