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katt711
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Member since 7/06 258 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/13/2007 10:15 AM
Wed. Location:
The Riveria
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Older first time Future Bride....Please assist.
Hi Ladies,
Yes, I am an older first time future bride. I am in my early 40's.....Any suggestions on a dress? It is the day I have waited for, I couldn't be happier. Just not sure on the dress. I don't think I would feel comfortable in the big beautiful "CINDERELLA" dress content: 
But it is my day and I want it to look like a wedding dress.
Any advise or suggestions would be appreciated.....
Thanks,
Kathy:
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Posted 7/15/06 11:17 PM 
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futrmrsblt
I'm a wife!
Member since 12/05 1887 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/28/2007 11:30 AM
Wed. Location:
Timber Point- A++++
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Re: Older first time Future Bride....Please assist.
Congrats and welcome  
I think you should go in with an open mind... and see what looks best on you... you may want a nice simiple weddign dress but end up falling in love with the cinderella look (nothing wrong wiht ANY bride wanting to look bridish!)
take one person wiht you and when one of you cries thats THE dress... also i dont think theres an age limit to the big bridal dress.. just if your comfortable ...
good luck in your planning and welcome
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Posted 7/15/06 11:30 PM
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Mooshyboo
I Love my hubby! xoxo
Member since 3/06 8653 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/15/2007 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Nautical Empress
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Re: Older first time Future Bride....Please assist.
Hi Welcome and Congratulations...Happy Planning...I am not too far behind you in the age catagory...I think whatever you are comfortable wearing ~ you should try on all different styles...this is most likely going to be my dress...going with the mom next month....to get her opinion (not in NY)
http://www.alfredangelo.com/index.cfm/fuseAction/COLLECTIONS.productDetail/fromAdvancedSearch/0/productID/2039e191-e45b-4b44-bba1-6a2ac07f9712/categoryID/8b186130-0d63-4e3c-ac5c-aea0d9566e1c
Good Luck!
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Posted 7/15/06 11:36 PM
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JIFFY
DO I AMUSE YOU?
Member since 5/06 6040 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/14/2007 11:30 AM
Wed. Location:
Bridgeview Yacht Club
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Re: Older first time Future Bride....Please assist.
Congrats and Welcome!
I am also an "older" bride. 37. And I don't want anything poofy. I know exactly what your looking for. They are called informal wedding dress.
Go to Google or any search engine and type it in. You will get tons of websites that have beautiful gowns that are not poofy and don't have a cathedral train. Good luck!
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Posted 7/16/06 12:33 AM
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October Bliss
Beyond Obsession
Member since 8/05 7629 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/8/2006 2:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Country Gardens @ East Wind
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Re: Older first time Future Bride....Please assist.
Right there with you in the age category and first time wedding category. My suggestion - try on anything and everything that strikes your fancy, (including the Cinderella ballgown style) then try on a few that are suggested by the women at the shop even if you think they are totally not your style or anything you would ever consider wearing. You'll know which dress is the ONE for you.
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Posted 7/16/06 1:40 AM
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waterspout4
I gave birth to a todddler
Member since 9/04 4781 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/1/2006 2:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Mediterranean Manor A++++++++++
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Re: Older first time Future Bride....Please assist.
Try some on and see what you like. You might surprise yourself.
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Posted 7/16/06 2:17 AM
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Jayla127
Love my Epics
Member since 3/06 6705 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/12/2009 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
The Inn at New Hyde Park
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Re: Older first time Future Bride....Please assist.
Don't feel that way because you are in your 40's. It's your day and whatever makes you comfortable. Try on every type of dress and make sure decision from there. It's your wedding day.
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Posted 7/16/06 3:34 AM
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tonimike
Im a Wife E'
Member since 12/05 4483 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/18/2007 4:00 PM
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Re: Older first time Future Bride....Please assist.
Posted by October Bliss
Right there with you in the age category and first time wedding category. My suggestion - try on anything and everything that strikes your fancy, (including the Cinderella ballgown style) then try on a few that are suggested by the women at the shop even if you think they are totally not your style or anything you would ever consider wearing. You'll know which dress is the ONE for you.
im older too, & i agree
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Posted 7/16/06 9:13 AM
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BunnyBride
Praying for Melanie and Family
Member since 7/06 3676 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/14/2007 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
3 West Club - AWESOME!
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Re: Older first time Future Bride....Please assist.
Where whatever you want! As long as you feel beautiful and comfortable it doesn't matter what the style is!
Congrats on your engagement!
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Posted 7/16/06 9:55 AM
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sr081906
My little man is here!
Member since 2/06 7090 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/19/2006 12:30 PM
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Re: Older first time Future Bride....Please assist.
Posted by October Bliss
Right there with you in the age category and first time wedding category. My suggestion - try on anything and everything that strikes your fancy, (including the Cinderella ballgown style) then try on a few that are suggested by the women at the shop even if you think they are totally not your style or anything you would ever consider wearing. You'll know which dress is the ONE for you.
I agree. Try everything! Since I am bit older too and this is my 2nd wedding, I was not sure what to wear. I tried on everything style possible. Ballgown, strapless, sheath... Until I found my dress.
And don't worry that this is your first wedding in your 40's. This is your wedding! So, go for it.
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Posted 7/16/06 10:08 AM
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lisad117
I'm a Mrs.
Member since 2/05 1342 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/19/2006 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer- Amazing, Amazing, Amazing!!
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Re: Older first time Future Bride....Please assist.
I was 39 when I got married for the 1st time in May and I felt the same way. I wanted to have the big wedding but was nervous about the dress. When I went shopping, I tried alot of different things on and they dress I would up with was a traditional gown but it was A-line vs. a ball gown. I would definitely try on all the styles because you might suprise yourself.
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Posted 7/16/06 10:30 AM
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kmkelly
NEWLYWED !!!!!
Member since 7/05 2424 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/25/2006 11:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Giorgio's at Fox Hill
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Re: Older first time Future Bride....Please assist.
Hi !!!
I got married for the first time on 6/25. I'm in my early 40's and went through the same thing.
Try on different dresses and see what you feel comfortable in. I ended up with a strapless A-line - here's a link to my non-professional pix. My dress was traditional yet not too much and I loved the way I looked in it. Good luck and have FUN !!!
http://www.liweddings.com/community/album/?ID=3855
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Posted 7/16/06 10:37 AM
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wendy1220
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 7/05 1016 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/11/2006 11:00 AM
Wed. Location:
booked
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Re: Older first time Future Bride....Please assist.
I'm in my mid 30's and at first was concerned about the type of dress I'd wear. Don't short change yourself, look around and try on whatever you like. It's your wedding and you're entitled to wear the dress that you love whatever that turns out to be. If you fall in love with the poofy ballgown then go for it..nobobdy will think anything of it.
Happy dress shopping!
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Posted 7/16/06 10:59 AM
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JodiBabe
John's Lighthouse Lady
Member since 4/02 4280 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/13/2003 11:30 AM
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Beach Club Estate, Ronkonkoma
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Re: Older first time Future Bride....Please assist.
Posted by katt711
Hi Ladies,
Yes, I am an older first time future bride. I am in my early 40's.....Any suggestions on a dress? It is the day I have waited for, I couldn't be happier. Just not sure on the dress. I don't think I would feel comfortable in the big beautiful "CINDERELLA" dress content:
But it is my day and I want it to look like a wedding dress.
Any advise or suggestions would be appreciated.....
Thanks,
Kathy:
I was an over 40 bride  ! My advise is when you go looking at dresses go with someone you truse & try on many different styles. You might surprise yourself & end up with something you didn't think you'd like.
This was mine:
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Posted 7/16/06 10:11 PM
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mycrayon1
Its been 8 months already?
Member since 5/06 3151 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/2/2007 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Melville Marriott
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Re: Older first time Future Bride....Please assist.
Posted by October Bliss
Right there with you in the age category and first time wedding category. My suggestion - try on anything and everything that strikes your fancy, (including the Cinderella ballgown style) then try on a few that are suggested by the women at the shop even if you think they are totally not your style or anything you would ever consider wearing. You'll know which dress is the ONE for you.
I'm with you on the style. Go with an open mind and try on everything that catches your fancy! Let the women in the shop suggest some too, you never know, you might like the cinderella ball gown!
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Posted 7/16/06 10:14 PM
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mycrayon1
Its been 8 months already?
Member since 5/06 3151 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/2/2007 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Melville Marriott
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Re: Older first time Future Bride....Please assist.
Posted by Mooshyboo
Hi Welcome and Congratulations...Happy Planning...I am not too far behind you in the age catagory...I think whatever you are comfortable wearing ~ you should try on all different styles...this is most likely going to be my dress...going with the mom next month....to get her opinion (not in NY)
http://www.alfredangelo.com/index.cfm/fuseAction/COLLECTIONS.productDetail/fromAdvancedSearch/0/productID/2039e191-e45b-4b44-bba1-6a2ac07f9712/categoryID/8b186130-0d63-4e3c-ac5c-aea0d9566e1c
Good Luck!
I almost got this dress! I went looking for it but fell in love with another along the way! I saw it on a bride while I was in Vegas this week, It's georgous!
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Posted 7/16/06 10:15 PM
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AllJoy
Married 1 year-~
Member since 6/06 5857 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/2/2007 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Long Island
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Re: Older first time Future Bride....Please assist.
Congrats to you. I'm sent you FM> 
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Posted 7/16/06 10:24 PM
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katt711
Board Fanatic
Member since 7/06 258 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/13/2007 10:15 AM
Wed. Location:
The Riveria
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Re: Older first time Future Bride....Please assist.
Just wanted to say thanks to all of you that shared with me your experiences. I does make a difference.
It will make me more comfortable when new questions arise.
See you soon.
Kathy~~
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Posted 7/16/06 11:17 PM
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