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snowcat Posted: Mar 01, 2006 06:03 PM+

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Posted: Mar 01, 2006 06:03 PM

Mom's wedding dress

I think I might use my mother's wedding dress (she passed away when I was little)...however I want to alter it bc it looks veeeerrrryyy dated. Any suggestions what to do or a good seamstress to go to?

there we go!

Soon2BeMrsS Posted: Mar 01, 2006 06:20 PM+

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Posted: Mar 01, 2006 06:20 PM

Re: Mom's wedding dress

I lobe that Gown!! What if you make it sleeveless, remove the sheer on the chest and turn it to be A-line?

ETAB Posted: Mar 01, 2006 07:03 PM+

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Posted: Mar 01, 2006 07:03 PM

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Posted by Soon2BeMrs.S

I lobe that Gown!! What if you make it sleeveless, remove the sheer on the chest and turn it to be A-line?

That is a great suggestions... I think the dress is beautiful!

JazzyT Posted: Mar 01, 2006 07:08 PM+

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Posted: Mar 01, 2006 07:08 PM

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The dress is beautiful, strapless with a shawl is nice being that you wedding is in November or cap sleeves

espresso Posted: Mar 01, 2006 07:11 PM+

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Posted: Mar 01, 2006 07:11 PM

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I think its REALLY nice. if you get rid of the lace on the v-neck and make it a sleeveless, it will look very pretty and unique

N.Y.bride Posted: Mar 01, 2006 07:26 PM+

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Posted: Mar 01, 2006 07:26 PM

Re: Mom's wedding dress

Posted by Soon2BeMrs.S

I lobe that Gown!! What if you make it sleeveless, remove the sheer on the chest and turn it to be A-line?

I agree!

snowcat Posted: Mar 01, 2006 07:50 PM+

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Posted: Mar 01, 2006 07:50 PM

Re: Mom's wedding dress

great ideas...I kinda like the lace over the arms though...how do you think it would look if I just got rid of the sheer part over the chest and turtleneck?

Of course I'll be keeping the fabulous hat!

bride2b24 Posted: Mar 01, 2006 09:31 PM+

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Posted: Mar 01, 2006 09:31 PM

Re: Mom's wedding dress

Posted by JazzyT

The dress is beautiful, strapless with a shawl is nice being that you wedding is in November or cap sleeves

i agree!

Vicky423 Posted: Mar 01, 2006 09:50 PM+

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Posted: Mar 01, 2006 09:50 PM

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I think those are all great ideas, and it is a very nice way of having your mom with you.

D's Girl Posted: Mar 01, 2006 09:52 PM+

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Posted: Mar 01, 2006 09:52 PM

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That is such a beautiful idea

It is a gorgeous dress in itself, but I would defiantly just update it a little bit.

NinaChris07 Posted: Mar 01, 2006 10:18 PM+

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Posted: Mar 01, 2006 10:18 PM

Re: Mom's wedding dress

HEY!

I have a post about this as well -if you need some advice...
I think it has the same subject line and last dated February 22nd.

I am using my mom's wedding gown.
I posted pics...

What I would recommend is something similar to what I did...

I took off alot of the top material and made it into a wide v-neck / off the shoulder's gown... and kept the rest....

Good luck and let me know if you need any more advice!!!!

trish71407 Posted: Mar 01, 2006 10:39 PM+

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Posted: Mar 01, 2006 10:39 PM

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I work with someone who makes wedding dresses! I could get her information for you! FM me for more information!

Nina Posted: Mar 01, 2006 11:39 PM+

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Posted: Mar 01, 2006 11:39 PM

Re: Mom's wedding dress

Posted by snowcat

I think I might use my mother's wedding dress (she passed away when I was little)...however I want to alter it bc it looks veeeerrrryyy dated. Any suggestions what to do or a good seamstress to go to?

there we go!

I first want to give you one of these

And I think its is soo special you are using your mama's wedding dress. I am not so creative so I'm going to agree with what the girls say on here.

The only advice or suggestion I will give, is keep all of the fabrics you take off here. You can always use it for something else..Or you never know..by the time you have a daugther...this sort of style will be back in and they may want to add. So keep the fabric.

Again....this put a tear in my eye and I don't know you..you are very blessed to be using her dress

soon2bmrsdunn Posted: Mar 02, 2006 07:51 AM+

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Posted: Mar 02, 2006 07:51 AM

Re: Mom's wedding dress

Posted by Soon2BeMrs.S

I lobe that Gown!! What if you make it sleeveless, remove the sheer on the chest and turn it to be A-line?

I think this is a perfect idea.

Ser29 Posted: Mar 02, 2006 08:23 AM+

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Posted: Mar 02, 2006 08:23 AM

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thats such a great idea and so special.. i would either just get rid of the sheer or get rid of the sheer and make it sleeveless up to you.. i also agree with keeping the material they take off cause its all part of the memory and you never know when you might want it. good luck.. let us see pics when your done!

snowcat Posted: Mar 02, 2006 05:25 PM+

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Posted: Mar 02, 2006 05:25 PM

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Thanks for your great advice!!!

lisaslove Posted: Mar 02, 2006 06:27 PM+

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Posted: Mar 02, 2006 06:27 PM

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i think that is great idea

milerose Posted: Mar 03, 2006 01:18 PM+

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Posted: Mar 03, 2006 01:18 PM

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That is so nice of you. I would just make it strapless and remove the sheer part on the chest. I know of a good seamstress in Bethpage.

Lola0703 Posted: Mar 03, 2006 02:55 PM+

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Posted: Mar 03, 2006 02:55 PM

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That is such a nice idea. I wish I could wear my mom's wedding dress.

Michy Posted: Sep 26, 2006 12:21 AM+

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Posted: Sep 26, 2006 12:21 AM

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You will look as beautiful in this dress as your mother did on her wedding day. I agree if you update the dress to fit your style that you should keep all the material and have it with you always. Your mother would be very proud and honored that you would wear her gown. Good Luck with it.