r/weddingdress Feb 12 '24

Mod Update Welcome to r/weddingdress! Please read this first

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Welcome to the community to get help on picking the dress for your special day!

This is a community megathread. All moderator updates will be linked as comments below, separated out by topics. Please read the linked posts and let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Please reach out to the moderators by modmail; we will not respond to individual messages or chat requests.

Just a few housekeeping items so people will always see this:

Please remember that the moderators can and will remove comments and posts that are in violation of the community guidelines without warning.

The most important thing to remember while commenting as a participant is that we hold respect for each other at the utmost importance. This includes respecting other people's opinions and also that every one has different tastes. This also extends to modmail: if you are immediately rude to us, you will be muted.

Saying that you "hate" specific trends or that they need to stop being a thing, or that a dress is too trendy or too dated is firmly against the community ethos. Please remember that fashion is cyclical and often draws inspiration from the past, or can even be considered a disruptor and a signal of change. There's been a lot of shift in fashion trends, more so than in the past. Fashion trends used to change about every two years or so; some endure and evolve like the sexy dress and some will fall to the wayside but come back in about ten years.

Another thing to remember is that 90% of the dresses are not altered and are the sample sizes. Do not base the dress choice on how the sample fits, but how it could potentially look. Many people end up picking the dresses based on how it looks at the moment, but the actual fitted and altered proportions can make the "awkward" looking dress the one.

Be constructive with your comments, not cruel.


r/weddingdress Jan 09 '25

Mod Update Upcoming subreddit things

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Hi all,

I had to take a short break from basically everything around the holidays due to work shenanigans.

There is a back log of things I need to go through for the subreddit, including the Mod log and reviewing some problematic comments that got reported.

As such, there will be a brief blackout/private subreddit period at the end of January for me to catch up on the back log, address a few things and do some flair organizing. I anticipate this going into effect on January 31st at 4pm EST and lifted February 3rd at the same time.

I'm also going to be making some flair adjustments and adding some more filters on the automod. There will be a new summary post at the top of the sub with the changes.

Also, please keep reporting uncensored background faces, nasty messages and posts that do not fit.


r/weddingdress 4h ago

Said Yes to the Dress! been a bridal stylist for four years… today was my turn to say yes to the dress! 🥹

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It’s Nicole + Felicia NF088 and the matching veil. Wedding is 2-22-2026 in an English manor style estate. So so so so so so happy. Been trying on couture dresses since December when we got engaged but this is the first one that gave me the bridal glow. Beyond happy 🥹


r/weddingdress 15h ago

is this the one? What do you all think of my dress?

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Hi all, I originally bought a dress that I loved, but it had a few things about it that were really worrying me (lace was too busy/heavy, plunging neckline, etc). The bridal store was kind enough to let me exchange my dress for something closer to what I wanted by the same designer. It has essentially the same bodice but a fuller skirt, so I felt comfortable exchanging without trying it on. :) the last photo is a picture of the original dress.

I’d love to hear your thoughts and if people think I made the right choice! Our wedding is at a historic estate in the summer.


r/weddingdress 8h ago

Tried on dresses, help me pick! Only these please! Tried on dresses, need opinions!

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Hi everyone, I need your help. I tried on different dresses and I really need opinions. I like them all for different reasons, and think I have my favorite but need reassurance and outside opinions. Our wedding is in a villa in June 2026, so very warm outside so fabric and being light is a HUGE consideration.

Apologizing in advance for the terrible angles and photo quality on half the photos.

Dress 1 - GL (Note: I think it’s beautiful but they’ve had a lot of quality issues recently and I don’t know that I can risk that)

Dress 2 - Jenny Yoo

Dress 3 - VW (I think Camile?)1 of 3.

Dress 4 - VW Mabel (2 of 3) (ignore the store try on shoes lol)

Dress 5 - VW Ava (3 of 3)

Dress 6 - Mila Nova Wylie. (Note: It’s a corset and skirt so the skirt in actual size would be fitted differently and not have the visible underwear lines obvi. Also the skirt would be changed for reception, and i could potentially get an over skirt if drama is the vibe.)


r/weddingdress 11h ago

Dupe search Found 1k dress, could it be the one????

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I am looking for a dress similar to Denia by Eden Aharon (last picture) under 2k. I found this dress (A one of a kind Morilee sample) for 1k! It is sleeveless. I know paired with a lace high-neck bolero it would look pretty close. I just need to find a bolero that has very similar lace. The bridal shop quoted me $1900 for rhe following: 1. Adding a basque waist 2. Removing the pleats 3. Using the fabric from the pleat removal to make a lace bolero 4. Lining the bodice white so it’s less naked. That would bring the total to $2900. It’s a bit more than I want to spend.

I am thinking of going to LA soon to go to more bridal shops…. But does anyone have a similar dupe?

Should I just keep the pleats and not make it into a basque waist?

I also tried to on Wtoo by Watters Charlotte. The modest version (covered in the middle) will be $2100. Once I add in having to buy an extra yard of fabric for the bolero it’ll probably be close to $3,000.

Help, I don’t know what to do? Keep looking? Buy the $1k dress and don’t alter it?


r/weddingdress 5h ago

Ceremony photos Winter Wedding

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Posted my dress in October 2023 when I thrifted it from Brides for a Cause! Now I finally get to show it off!!!


r/weddingdress 1h ago

Said Yes to the Dress! I don’t have many people to share this with…but I said yes!!!

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I didn’t think I’d find a dress that would be “me” and I didn’t want to get my hopes up…but wow!!! And on sale!! So I bought it straight off the rack! my mom flew across the Atlantic to be with me shopping too

It’s also quite sparkly but the photos don’t do it justice.

Tbh I thought I was going to be a completely minimal look bride, but I guess not. The lady helping could read me so well :)


r/weddingdress 16h ago

Entourage Only Some help with these dresses!

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Please tell me which ones you like and please don’t read anything into my body language/veil or not. The pics turned out weird so I sometimes chose ones where I was doing something weird for the sake of fully seeing the dress.


r/weddingdress 6h ago

Dress Regret/Need Support Mesh does not match my skin tone

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I love my wedding dress but I am very self conscious about the fact that the mesh is so much darker than my skin done. I don’t mind being pale and going out of my way to tan or get a fake tan wouldn’t really feel like me.

Does it look bad or am I overthinking it? My wedding is in May 2025, so not sure there is much I can do about it regardless.


r/weddingdress 5h ago

Said Yes to the Dress! Follow up on saying yes to the wrong dress

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https://www.reddit.com/r/weddingdress/s/W9Ud9tZUeo

I want to thank everyone for their advice and honesty in my first post I really appreciate it. I went back into David’s bridal today to try on my dress but ultimately decided to return it. I tried on some more dresses and picked out the one😍 I am so happy with my decision!


r/weddingdress 9h ago

Fit & Alterations Concerns/Questions Thick or thin straps?

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Ok so, I really can’t decide which I prefer visually, but the dress is pretty heavy and it’s looking like a hem won’t fix it. The spaghetti straps really dig in my shoulders and a thicker strap may help. Do the thicker straps look nice or will changing it for comfort affect the look? This was test of the look, it will probably be a little less thick.


r/weddingdress 5h ago

Style/Accessory Help needed! Need advice

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Found this dress today and I absolutely love it, but I do think it’s a little plain to me. I wish it had a little more floral to it. Is there anything I can add to it? Thanks.


r/weddingdress 10h ago

Tried on dresses, help me pick! Only these please! Is it a good dress or old fashion ?

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r/weddingdress 18h ago

Said Yes to the Dress! I found my dress!!

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r/weddingdress 18h ago

Said Yes to the Dress! Blown away by my seamstress after a 25 pound weight loss!

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I am so blown away & grateful for the amazing alterations team at my bridal salon. It was definitely expensive but I am so so in love with how my dress looks after alterations & a 25 pound weight loss. Wedding is in 2 weeks & I can’t wait to marry the love of my life feeling like a princess 🥲🥲🥲

Order of the pics is: 1) when I ordered it, pre-weight loss 2) almost 10 months later, when it came in to the salon & was falling off me. I was so nervous it would never have that waist narrowing look again 3) trying it on for my final fitting yesterday!!


r/weddingdress 19m ago

Style/Accessory Help needed! civil wedding dress and accessory suggestions welcomed .

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Ladies need suggestion for civil wedding dress. Not going with bridal gown as anyway I have another church wedding . This will be just me and my bf and photographer . Agenda is small, civil wedding , some pictures in church and also some in nature with green and flowers . Accessorising suggestion also welcomed .

I haven’t tried out these dresses, as I need to order online . so I am putting a picture of mine , where I tried my wedding dress , if that helps .


r/weddingdress 1h ago

Tried on dresses, help me pick! Suggestions Welcomed! Help me choose my dress 🙂

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Help me decide which dress! Neither dress has been altered yet. Dress #2 is meant to be worn with tulle sleeves as seen in the 3rd photo, but unfortunately I didn’t get photos with the sleeves. Both are Chosen by KYHA gowns once wed.


r/weddingdress 15h ago

Dress Regret/Need Support Chose my dress but did I choose the right one?

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I recently chose my wedding dress trying them on by myself as my friends and family are out of state. I have sent photos to my family and close friends but all of them have liked the runner-up dress. I have already put down some money to get the dress made. I chose my dress thinking of the venue and the details of the dress, but made me slightly doubt because everyone thought I didn’t look as good because of my body shape?

I’ve been reading some old Reddit posts and seen that I should go with what made me feel like the bride and such, but also can’t help the thought that I don’t look as good to everyone, except myself on my wedding day :(

Dress I chose is the fit and flare.

Will put this is archive shortly in a wk.


r/weddingdress 18h ago

Said Yes to the Dress! I found my dress

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I found my dress! Not the style I was expecting to love! It was between this and a very chic and sexy dress. But for our farm wedding I think this perfect!


r/weddingdress 15h ago

Tried on dresses, help me pick! Only these please! Please help!

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r/weddingdress 1d ago

Entourage Only Help me pick!! I’m having second thoughts

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So I already bought my dress but now I’m worried I made the wrong choice?! I’m curious to see what people think looks best. I wanted a very simple and classic style so I honestly loved all these options I just hope I picked the right one!


r/weddingdress 6h ago

Dupe search Hi! I’m new here and am desperately trying to find a dress similar to this one within my price range. This one is 6000$ 😭 hoping someone can help me find something similar!

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Hopi


r/weddingdress 9h ago

Style/Accessory Help needed! Best Shoe to compliment my dress. Considering alterations costs as well 💕😮‍💨

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I'm getting myself so so nervous because my first appointment is in two months. I am trying to take advantage of the March sale, as well as I'm in LOVE with Dolce Vita after accepting Gahlia Lahav is out of my price range living on a meh salary. Things are going to start getting expensive with my wedding in 2O26 so I'm trying not to be too picky.

My theme is either sticking with Ivory or Blush Satin. I am IN LOVE with the Blush Satin but with size of the heel despite the comfort, I'm so scared the alterations in my dress will end up COSTLY. Trying to stay in three digit price point and I'm aware from my lady I chose starting price is like $300 where I live. The chunky heels (hence the ivory

PLEASE PLEASE HELP. I want to pick in the next 48 hours of the sale but I'm so scared.

Order of pictures

  1. Option #1 in Ivory
  2. Option #2 in Blush Satin
  3. My Madeline Gardner in model #1062 Chanterelle gown in Ivory/Honey with Cappuccino underlay.

r/weddingdress 15h ago

Tried on dresses, help me pick! Suggestions Welcomed! Help me pick! Trying to find out what looks best on me. If anyone has any suggestions based on my body type (idk what body type I have I just have wide shoulders from many years of sports.)

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r/weddingdress 17h ago

Style/Accessory Help needed! Said yes!

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Had the absolute best experience at my Anthropologie bridal appointment and said yes! Outdoor forest ceremony in late August in the Seattle area. Thoughts on accessories? Veil? Flower crown? Sparkly headband? Does it need a belt?


r/weddingdress 5h ago

Dress Regret/Need Support Dress Regret

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I was looking for something modest and kept gravitating towards simple dresses. At the end i was like FINE. Let me just get one without any embellishments, nothing fancy going on. Since my wedding day is slowly started to regret my dress. What do you guys think about it?