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May 21st, 2012 by tori
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Hey, y’all! Welcome back to The Broke-Ass Bride! We’ve got a Mommy of the bride here askin’ for our help. I’ve perused some fairly hideous dresses that the wedding mongers deem “MOB worthy”. I know the Mommas can be a handful when it comes to the wedding planning, the expectations, and their vision of our weddings, but do we have to make them wear frumpy, granny clothes? I think not! Here’s what MOB Ce Ce has to say:
Tori,
My daughter turned me on to BAB some months ago and now, I’m hooked! So many great ideas to help create a dream wedding and keep the costs within the realm of reality! But now, I’m hoping you can help me!
Have you SEEN the gawd awful dresses they put out for mothers of the bride?!! My daughter got the dress of her dreams on a shoestring budget (many thanks!). Can you help me find something that: covers the arms, elongates the torso and slims the hips. Tea length in turquoise or pant suit would be nice and I like pockets. I’m hoping you can help me find something with Kate Hepburn class and a modern edge. I’ve been following you and hope you’re allowed to help MOB’s too! We really need it!
Thanks a heap,
Ce Ce
The trick with the MOB dress is to stop looking for dresses labeled as Mother of the Bride! Just look for knee length turquoise or blue dresses. The other thing is that we want to make sure our moms are swathed appropriately. There’s nothing more embarrassing than having your mom sashay about your reception in a get up that’s too form fitting, too short, too low cut, or just plain not age appropriate!
Can’t Afford It (more like: Don’t Want It)
Nordstrom $398.00
Get Over It
Alex & Ava Belted Drape Neck Jersey
Nordstrom $59.97
Presley Skye ColorBlock Dress
Nordstrom $54.97
Max & Cleo – Tina
Bloomingdales $118.00
Three Dots Draped Front
shopbop.com $107.80
Maja Two Dress
Shopbop.com $398.00
Don’t box yourself in! The second you start looking for something as specific as a knee length, sleeved turquoise dress with pockets you set yourself up to fail. If you can find a dress that has at least 2 of the qualities you are looking for, the rest can be improvised. You can search for one shoulder, spaghetti strap, or halter style turquoise dresses with pockets and add a jacket, bolero, or wrap of some sort; problem solved! Just be more open. Try on everything! Even if you wouldn’t normally wear it or choose it, TRY IT ON! You’ll be pleasantly surprised. TRUST me, Momma, Ce Ce!
May 12th, 2012 by tori
This week, I took it upon myself to see how many BABs there are out there who are brave enough to rock a short white frock for their big day. In my CAI/GOI research I’ve run across some totally adorable, beautiful, sexy and sassy short dresses that would be awesome for a reception dress or as “The Dress” if you have the cajones! So, do you have the guts to rock a Little White Dress for your wedding day?
Can’t Afford It
Monique Lhuillier
$2,000.00 – $3,000.00
Get Over It
Heloise Dress
J.Crew $425.00
Embroidered Lace Sheath
Cache $198.00
BCBGMaxAzaria- Alice mixed lace Sheath Dress
Bloomingdale’s $248.00
Adrianna Papell
Nordstrom $178.00
JS Collection Petal
Nordstrom $131.90
Rebecca Taylor Sequin Bodice Strapless
Nordstrom $159.90
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz
BlueFly.com $245.oo
Sue Wong
BlueFly.com $263.00
Diane von Furstenberg Zarita Dress
Shopbop.com $325.00
Halston Heritage One Shoulder Tiered Dress
Shopbop.com $425.00
So, BABs, how brave are you? Would any of you rock a short dress to say your I Dos? Would any of these make an appearance at your reception or another wedding related function? Let me know what you think!
May 3rd, 2012 by tori
BAB reader Jennifer just lost a considerable amount of weight and gained a guy! But she’s having some trouble finding “The Dress”. Here’s what Jenny has to say:
“At the risk of sounding like I’m feeding you a sob story, I would like to ask for your help finding my dream dress for a very specific reason. About four years ago, I weighed about 320 pounds. I had pretty much given up on finding someone. So, I finally decided to do something about it.
Over the next two years, I worked tirelessly and lost about 170 pounds! I have since met the love of my life and we are planning a wedding for next March. I couldn’t ever have imagined myself happier! The problem is that with losing that much weight, I have some issues with loose skin. I’ve been trying to find a wedding dress that will cover what I need it to, and still make me feel sexy. I feel like I have exhausted every avenue.
The Jim Hjelm dress model JH8211, in the photo above, is the most gorgeous dress I have ever seen and it has everything I am looking for. There is just no way I can afford the $3000+ price tag. If you have the time and are able to find something like it for me, I can’t even tell you how grateful I would be. Thank you for time, Jennifer
P.S. You’re doing a truly wonderful thing for brides. 
”
Let’s get something straight right now, my dear, Jenny! There’s nothing about this request that reminds me of a “sob story”. There are no tiny violins here! In fact, your triumphant tale make me think more of the “Rocky” sound track or a kick-ass 80′s movie montage! So, I just wanna say, for the record, “you ROCK!” You took the reins and took control of your life and your health! *tear* I’m tearing up but not because your story is in any way sad. I’m a crier…and I’m just so very happy for you and proud of you!
Now that we’ve cleared that up! Let’s get on with the “Can’t Afford It/Get Over It”. The dress you’ve selected is BEAutiful! But the price tag is beastly.
I’ve checked the inter-webs and I’m sorry to say that this style of dress is in very high demand right now. Kate Middleton & Bella Swan have ruined the market for sexy, reserved, romantical types. But luckily for you, I happen to be all of those things and adroit! My suggestion to you is to find a gorgeous strapless or spaghetti strap lace dress and pair it with a lace bolero jacket. You can buy the bolero with the cut-out or have both the dress and jacket altered to create that diamond effect in the back. That way when you wear the two together you can bring new meaning to “bringing sexy back.”
Can’t Afford It
Jim Hjelm JH8211
$3,500.00
Get Over It
Galena Signature Lace over Charmeuse Gown
David’s Bridal $1,250.00
Strapless Sweetheart Gown with Beaded Waist
David’s Bridal $449.99
Thiea Lace Overlay Strapless Mermaid
Nordstrom.com $905.00
Lace 3/4 Sleeve Cutout Bolero
etsy.com $79.99
Lace Bolero Jacket with 3/4 Sleeves & Cutout
etsy.com $79.99
Long Sleeve Lace Jacket
David’s Bridal $129.00
There you go, girl! If you like, you could have a seamstress sew the jacket of your choice to the top of your gown and turn a strapless dress into a sleeved gown! It’s all in how you look at it.
April 25th, 2012 by tori
We’re jumpin’ right into CAI/GOI this week with this submission:
“Hello, my name is Liz and I have found the perfect wedding dress! The problem is that it’s out of my price range…I am in love with a Tara Keeley dress that is absolutely amazing but costs over $2,000!
My husband and I are finally having the wedding we never had. The ceremony will be at a beautiful sunken garden followed by a brunch reception; no more than 25 people total. I love this dress because it is beautiful and it can be worn 3 different ways! I could walk down with the full skirt, take photos with the tulle skirt half open, and wear only the cocktail dress to brunch. If there is anyway that you could find an inexpensive alternative I would greatly appreciate it!
Best regards,
Liz
Liz is a multi-tasking Mamma after my own heart! Every savvy woman and handy man knows that it’s best to have one tool that can complete multiple tasks. The Swiss Army Knife and the convertible dress; they’re interchangeable. Okay, okay, maybe they’re not interchangeable. *Snicker*! I just got the most giggle worthy image of my mas macho man in a convertible dress! Yikes!
But you get my drift. One dress that you can wear several different ways or one tool that you can use several different ways.
So here’s the way I see it, Liz. I think your best bet is to check out David’s Bridal and their line of convertible dresses. You can only wear theirs 2 ways! Or, you could buy a freakin’ awesome lace cocktail dress and find a seamstress to fashion you a tulle skirt like the Tara Keeley skirt.
Can’t Afford It
Tara Keeley style #2210
$2,500.00ish
Get Over It
Two in One Beaded Taffeta Gown
David’s Bridal Style #YP3266 $499.99
with full skirt
sans skirt
Adrianna Papell Strapless Lace Sheath Dress
Nordstrom.com $178.00
Shoshanna Sylvie Strapless Dress
shopbob.com $397.00
Badgley Mischka Platinum Label Ruched Lace Dress
Neiman Marcus $465.00
Long Tulle Skirt- Burlesque
ustrendy.com $180.00
Comes in 5 different colors! Can be customized!
Full Length Champagne Tulle Skirt
etsy.com $345.00
Adult Tutu. Wedding Bridal Tutu.
etsy.com $185.00
Liz, you can always convo the etsy.com sellers in order to have your tulle skirt customized to your preferences. And of course you’ll be paying shipping & handling on each purchase. However, if you decide to go this route, you’ll not only have saved a boat load, but you will have a sexy little cocktail dress to wear wherever your style-savvy heart desires! And you’ll have all the “tulles” you’ll ever need! Okay that was cheesy! But I couldn’t resist!
I hope this CAI/GOI helped you out! And I hope I’ve given you all the tools you’ll ever need to finish your search. And hopefully, to find or make the dress of your dreams! Here’s to versatility, convertibility, and savvy women like Liz and our BAB readers! Until next week, I’m wishing you the best of luck and the best multi-tools or “multi-tulles” available!
April 19th, 2012 by tori
Melissa wrote in to The Broke-Ass Bride for some help with her Hollywood Glam Wedding. Here’s what’s up with Ms. Mel…
‘I just got engaged ! I’m new to your site, but your CAI/GOI is a freakin’ godsend! I am usually pretty budget savvy and I’m coming in under budget for everything… Except the dress! I fell in LOVE with a Reem Acra dress and it’s WAY more than I’d ever dream of spending.
Whilst perusing the internet for a different dress, at a better price, I found another one I liked (Angel Sanchez) but it too was almost $5k!!!! UGH!! I can’t seem to find a dress that isn’t literally half of my intended budget.
I’d like my overall budget for the dress to be $1000 with alterations etc. I’m guessing sticker price, from reading your blog, should be about $800 or less? The overall feeling I want is beautiful/sexy/classy like an old Hollywood red carpet event. The kind of dress that, with a veil and some flowers, looks bridal but without, looks like something you might see at the Oscars. Chapel length train or less and I love sparkle! In the buildin’ and I’m stunning myself,
Melissa’
Alrighty, Ms. Melissa, here’s the skinny on your {Can’t Afford It/Get Over It} request….you gotta look for Evening, Prom & Pageant dresses! I went on the hunt and I gotta say, you really are gonna be stunned when you see all the sparkly old Hollywood glam I got! So, as they say in show business, “Let’s get this show on the road!”
Can’t Afford It
Reem Acra
$5,000.00
Get Over It
Open Back Beaded White Gown
Cache $238.00
Faviana style 6711
edressme $398.00
Aidan Mattox Beaded Gown
Bloomingdale’s $475.00
Aidan Mattox Gown- Illusion Tulle
Bloomingdale’s $420.00
Nicole Miller- Stretch Sequin Halter Gown
Bloomingdale’s $650.00
GiGi by La Femm #17428
edressme $490.00
Aidan Mattox- Mermaid Sequin
edressme $495.00
Aidan Mattox- Deep V Beaded Gown
edressme $495.00
Adrianna Pappell- Sequin Evening Dress
edressme $278.00
Unique Vintage
Champagne Beaded Deep V Low Back $798.00
There you go, Ms. Melissa! The shutter bugs will be swarming! You’ll be the picture of old Hollywood glamour in your wedding gown! I surely hope some of these gowns meet your starlet expectations. If so, don’t just sit on the casting couch – snag your dream dress ASAP.
Ciao, bella!
April 3rd, 2012 by tori
Andi’s in a bind! She has the hots for a totally awesome gown that’s no longer available for purchase! Here’s what Andi told me….
“I need your brilliance with a cant afford it/get over it….pleeeeease.
I’ve fallen for this dress:
…the sparkle is the perfect amount, the cut is perfect and the flowy silk chiffon is just what I’ve been looking for. Problem is our teeny tiny budget….I really can’t spend more than $500. I’ve searched but never found anything that doesn’t look like a cheesy costume or have a mermaid cut. HELP! Thanks! 
”
Andi, this dress is devine! You can totally pull this look off with 2 separate and individual pieces! You could wear them that way on The Day, or you could take them to a seamstress with a pic of your dream dress and ask them to make it happen! You’ll be surprised with what you can create! So I went on the hunt for gold sequins tops and chiffon maxi skirts! Andi, are you ready?
Can’t Afford It
Aria by Rachel Gilbert
Net-a-porter.com $1, 505.00
Get Over It
I’m gonna bust out the tops first! Say hello to…
Sequin-V-Neck Cami
Express.com $27.93
Alice & Olivia Gold Sequin Scoop Neck
BlueFly.com $220.00
PENCEY Sequin Tank
Revolveclothing.com $172.00
Sleeveless Sequin Top Item # 74680
Fredricksofhollywood.com $25.00
Now that we’ve seen the light, let’s venture into the world of wedding separates! The inter-webs abound with super flowy long skirts for our perusal! These were the most reasonably priced items I could find.
“Sofia” Maxi Skirt By BCBGMaxAzaria
BlueFly.com $90.00
Alex Evenings Pleated Chiffon
Macys.com $89.00
Or you could buy a simple Sheath or Column silhouette wedding gown from the inter-webs or even your local bridal consignment store. You’ll spend a couple hundred on the dress. Buy an over-sized sequin top or dress and take the 2 pieces to a seamstress or bridal alteration shop. Those ladies can do anything! Choose something like these from Lightinthebox.com.
Item #00176409
$122.19
Item # 00268486
$199.99
Well, Andi, I hope this installment of CAI/GOI helped you out! You can totally get the look of your Aria gown, sans the $1500 price tag. All you have to do is use a little Broke-Ass Bride ingenuity. Think outside the bridal box and give your budget a rest! Here’s hoping you get your sparkling soft Aria look-a-like for a fraction of the ticket price!
March 27th, 2012 by tori
I’m squealing with excitement over this week’s Can’t Afford It/Get Over It! We are delving into the wide and wonderful world of shoes! And I have to admit, here and now, that I have a shoe addiction! I am a SHOE-A-Holic and I have no desire to change any time soon! And it looks like BAB reader, Jenn, will be in attendance of my Shoe Worship meetings! Here’s what Jenn wrote in to tell us:
“Hi!
I love your website! I’m dying to know if you have seen any shoes that compare to these Louboutin Shoes, but on a broke-ass bride budget. I believe the regular price for these is almost $2000!!
Thanks!!
Jenn”
Ok, Jenn! Here’s the skinny on these beauties! I don’t believe they were ever on the market for us poor shoe-a-holics. The one, and only, time I have ever seen them is on Christina Aguilera’s feet! I’m certain that they were custom made for the movie set of “Burlesque” and the lucky lady, Christina, got to keep ‘em!
You did write in to the correct place! Being a Broke-Ass Bride and a shoe addict myself, I am in the same boat! In over my head, head over HEELS, total, stupid, gross, adoration & awe of Christian Louboutin! You love the Burlesque shoe and I love the Gino T-Bar Beige!
So I set out to find my shoes, even knock offs would do! As long as I got the look, I would be happy. So I found this website that claimed to be an outlet for Louboutin. I found my shoes and I dished out $135.00 for them. I waited a month with no shoes. I e-mailed them requesting the status of my order and informing them that they were my wedding shoes, only to find that they had lost my order!
So, I forwarded them my order confirmation. They e-mailed me back to tell me that they had found my order and it was in the mail. I got the shoes on my Birthday! I was so excited! I tore them open only to be hit with the horribly offending odor of paint & plastic! They were so wrong! So, so, so very wrong! They didn’t fit correctly, the souls were scuffed, the patented leather (if it was leather) was damaged at the heel and toe. The inner-soul wasn’t cut down to the size of the shoe and there were frayed ends where the stitches were. I was so incredibly disappointed!
But, hey, you get what you pay for. Right? Wait a minute….
I payed freakin’ $135.00 for those knock offs! The least they could do was make them wearable! So here I am re-canting my tale in poor Jenn’s CAI/GOI. Ladies and fellow shoe addicts, please don’t buy from the christianlouboutin-outletshop.com ! If you have to have those red soles, scrimp and save your pennies and please go to the Official Christian Louboutin website. You can search the web for used red souls but please, Buyer, be ware! Or you can make your very own Faux-Boutins!
Now that I’ve said my peace, let’s get on with the show! Jenn can’t get over her Burlesque Louboutin Dream Shoes! I have some solutions that don’t involve any outlets claiming to be Christian Louboutin! So….
Can’t Afford It?
Christian Louboutin Burlesque $2,000.00
They don’t list them on the web site
Get Over It!
etsy.com $250.00
seller: EclecticOrnaments
etsy.com $129.00
seller: emma999
Zappos.com
Nina Sadi Ivory $129.00
DSW.com
Madden Girl Oyzter Glitter Pump $29.94
DSW.com
Lulu Townsend Ivy Pump $54.95
Zappos.com
Chinese Laundry $69.95
6pm.com
Badgley Mischka “Stella” $66.99
DSW.com
G by GUESS Krizzie Pump $39.95
Zappos.com
Joan & David Cutie 2 $197.99
6pm.com
Touch Ups “Bobbie” $55.99
6pm.com
rsvp “Lovely” $32.70
6pm.com
Nina “Evadne” Ivory $31.99
Ok, I know that a bunch of these look-a-likes don’t quite look like the Burlesque Pump but I have a few tricks up my sleeve! I’m a B.A.B. Certified Savings Ninja, remember?! So, here’s what you do, Jenn. You purchase your shoe of choice from those listed above or from your own find and you CUSTOMIZE them to your Louboutin prefrences! You can paint the soles You can add a pouf-tacular shoe clip! And/or you can have them be-dazzled, Be-jeweled, and totally blinged out!
Being your trusty Certified Savings Ninja, I’m gonna tell you how to do it! If you wanna faux red sole, you need to buy a sample gloss paint from a hardware store or paint store. They are usually no more than 5 or 6 bucks, sometimes less depending on the quality of the paint. You’ll have to tape off and seal your new, soon to be, Faux-boutins so that the upper of the shoe doesn’t get damaged or stained in the painting process. Once, you have protected your bridal shoes, paint on at least 2 or 3 layers to get the right coverage and hue. A can of spray gloss sealant would be wise. When they are dry, unwrap and un-tape ‘em.
So you have your red souls on your new shoes but you opted for one of the peep toes above that doesn’t have any poof. Don’t fret! Etsy.com is your saving grace! Choose any of the shoe clips below to enhance any of the shoes above!
Get Over It!
Shoe Clips
etsy.com
Lace Peacock Ivory $ 42.00
Seller: misunbridal
etsy.com
BIG Organza Flower Shoe Clips $38.00
seller: finkshop
etsy.com
Light Gold Leather Flower Cluster Shoe Clip $26.00
Seller: finkshop
etsy.com
Haley Shoe Clip $35.00
Seller: hunlovegee
etsy.com
3 Piece set $ 25.99
Seller: angelina28
etsy.com
Pink Champagne Flower $17.00
Seller: FlyingPigCreations
etsy.com
French Fashion Inspired $38.00
Seller: sofisticata
etsy.com
Ivory, White, or Champagne Flower with Feather $55.00
Seller: ClarkandDiversey
I hope against hope that this post helped you, Jenn! It’s been a long journey through Louboutin Land but I hope this GAI/GOI helped you in your search for your “Burlesque” look-a-likes! Best wishes, Jenn! All this excitement and shoe adoration has me feeling faint! I’m gonna go lie down and dream of gorgeous shoes…..
March 20th, 2012 by tori
Danielle C. wrote in to tell us about her Disney Princess Wedding Dream Dress. This is what she had to say:
”Oh man. I definitely need your help for a CAI/GOI!! I went dress shopping tonight for the first time EVER in my life, and I fell in total, gross, lewd, sparkle-tastic love with this dress at Alfred Angelo: Style 205. It’s actually their “Cinderella” dress, and as soon as I put it on it was so BEYOND glittery and ball gown-y and magical that I knew I had to have it!! The only problem: $949. Ugh. Like, DOUBLE the budget for a dress. It’s hard to see in the photos of the dress, but in person the beading on the bodice is so shiny and glittery it’s breathtaking, and the tulle skirt is glittery! It’s like the 5 year-old me died and went to heaven… in this dress. Can you please find me something just as rhinestoney-y and pouf-tacular but waaaay cheaper? Thank you 1000 times over!!!”
How could anyone not answer this plea for Broke-Ass Bride Aid?! I mean, really! Okay Dannie Girl, think of me as your very own Fairly Awesome Godmother…only way W-A-Y younger! I love this CAI/GOI! I’m certain that there are other brides out there, besides you, who are in love with this gown. “How can I be so sure, you ask?” Well, I use Pinterest boards to do my research for these little weekly romps through Wedding Dress La-La Land. I posted this dress to my “Cinderelly” board and, with in 2 hours, I had 77 re-pins and 20 likes! My e-mail in-box was blowing up! This is going to be a slammin’ installment of Can’t Afford It/ Get Over It! So, Dannie Girl, Are you ready?
Can’t Afford It?
Alfred Angelo
“Cinderella” style # 205 $949.00
Bibbity Bobbity Boo!
As your self-appointed Fairly Awesome Godmother, I would be remiss if I didn’t give you the straight up gospel truth before I tried to make your pouf-tacular dress dreams come true. So, here is a bit of REAL for ya! Alfred Angelo’s price point for this dress is actually pretty reasonable, as wedding gowns go! I know you only budgeted yourself for about 500 bucks, and there are wedding gowns out there to be had for under a grand! The fact that this dress exists is proof of that! The likely-hood that you or I could find a dress exactly like “Cinderella” by Alfred Angelo for $500.00 or less is minimal at best. What I can do is find you a dress with the same cut & feel for your targeted ticket tariff.
First you have to know what you are looking for. In dress speak, you are looking for an A-line, strapless, sweetheart neckline, with a gathered or draped bodice, a natural waist, and a tulle ball gown skirt. Wow, that’s a lot of descriptors! But that’s it in a nut shell. That’s how you might describe it to a designer, seamstress, or tailor. So lets get down to the nitty gritty. Here’s what I found.
Get Over It
David’s Bridal
2 in 1 Beaded Taffeta Gown $499.99
The full skirt is removable to reveal a sassy pencil dress which you can wear out on the town for years to come!
etsy.com
seller elegance50′s $495.00
Absolutely Stunning Haute Couture 50′s Style Custom Wedding Dress
etsy.com
elegance50s $375.00
A 50′s Inspired Wedding Gown, Intricately Detailed Corset Cocktail Dress
Both of the elegance50s dresses are completely customize-able! It wouldn’t take much to make either of these dresses resemble the Alfred Angelo “Cinderella” Dress! Swap the tea length skirt for a floor length skirt, add some bling/beading to the dress with the pleated/gathered bodice or add some gathered fabric to the bodice of the dress that is already beaded! A can of spray glitter on your tulle skirt and you are good to go! Seriously…think about having elegance50s be your very own team of house mice!
Etsy.com
SMKCoutureBridal $390.00
The Perfect Princess Dress
This one has a drop waist, not a natural waist. But it has the bling you are looking for on the bodice and skirt!
Ann Taylor
Silk Strapless Vintage Wedding Dress $550.00
Ann Taylor
Silk Georgette V-Neck Gown $550.00
Any seamstress worth her salt can add volume to these skirts with fabric and a poofy slip! You can also add your own bling by having it added to the dress itself, you could bejewel your own self, or you could get a bedazzled cardi or bolero to add your desired amount of bling!
9lover.com
Sleeping Princess Dress 411203 $310.50
9lover.com
Sweet 16 Dress 017 $214.20
I can’t vouch for 9lover.com as a place for quality work or customer service standards like those held by the BBB. But they do list pretty pictures for cheap! Have any of our B.A.B. readers ever ordered from 9lover? If so, What is your opinion of their web store?
Danielle, I hope this post helped you out. If you didn’t find what you were looking for from your Fairly Awesome Godmother, may I suggest you begin searching for Prom & Quinceanera Dresses? You are most likely to find what you are looking for for your price point if you search in those categories. Best of luck, Dannie Girl! And thanks a bunch for writing in and getting that “Cinderelly” song stuck in my head!
”Cinderelly! Cinderelly! We’ll make a lovely dress for Cinderelly!”
March 13th, 2012 by tori
A little birdie brought me this request on the cool, soft, whispering wind just for Sara!
“I am SO in love with the Windswept gown over at BHLDN, but it is WAY over my price limit (by about $2,600). I can’t get over the ruched wrapping of the bodice and the whimsical, feathery flutteries make my heart pitter-patter almost as much as my groom-to-be! There are TONS of sweetheart neckline, empire waist wedding gowns to be found, but I just can’t find one that hits the nail on the head like this one. Help? Please!”
Can’t Afford It
BHLDN Windswept
$2,800.00
Alright, Sara, I can see by your message you are indeed a damsel in distress. Now, I’m not quite a handsome prince on a white steed but I can sure help out a fellow Fem in a pinch!
Get Over It
BBP.com Eden Bridal style #1380
$583.00
bestbridalprices.com Eden Bridal style # 1377
$448.00
besbridalprices.com Maggie Sottero “Vanessa”
$849.00
besbridalprices.com Casablanca style # 2041
$855.00
Preownedweddingdresses.com
Watters 17393 $ 660.00
House Of Fraser
JS Collection Strapless Jewel Ruched Waist Dress
$263.13
House Of Fraser
Anoushka G Stacey Chiffon Pearl Beading Dress
$651.00
House Of Fraser
THEIA Silk Chiffon Goddess Bridal Dress
$521.00
Bonny Wedding Dress style #118
bestbridalprices.com $522.00
So, Sara…these are the damsel rescuing gowns I discovered on my mission to rescue you in your moment of need! I hope you found “The One” that makes your heart skip a beat! Best wishes on your own wedding adventures! And remember, the super heroines of B.A.B. are always here for you and your smart spending needs!
