Thursday, April 07, 2016
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My RTW Wedding Gown Search And Finding The One
When I was a little girl, I've always fantasized about looking like a princess on my wedding day. I imagined a ballroom gown showered with shining sequins, gems and stones meticulously sewn into my lace dress and six feet lacy train. As I grew older (and wiser), my fashion sense and interests lean more towards the simple, elegant, classic, and comfortable.
For my wedding last November, I considered buying an RTW simple gown.. I also considered looking for a couturier in Divisoria based on recommendation from friends who had their gowns made there. We were working on a budget, and the wedding gown budget was only Php 10,000 or less. Here were my wedding gown pegs:
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For RTW Wedding Gowns, I considered the following stores:
- Karimadon (Robinson's Place Manila) - gowns were flamboyant and too grand for my style, so do their prices. I fitted some, but when I was wearing them, it really wasn't me. So next store please.
- Landmark Department Store (Makati or in Trinoma) - There were designer wedding gowns available but it's over budget because the materials used were really expensive. Gowns were embellished with Swarovskii stones or were fully beaded. They were very beautiful especially if you're planning for a big wedding. But it's not for my intimate wedding. There were cheaper alternatives but I didn't like the styles and the materials used also looked like how they were priced.
- Ever New (Podium) - They have really nice gowns which could be used for a small and intimate wedding like mine. In fact, I particularly liked one gown which only cost Php 7,600.00, which was still under budget! So it could have been perfect. But I wanted to look for another option so I went to hunt for the next RTW gown I would adore at...
- SM Fashion Forum (SMMakati, SM Megamall, and SM Aura) - This was where I actually bought my wedding gown. I fitted two types, one is a tube gown and the other is the gown that I wore at my wedding.
GOWN #1: Ever New Philippines in Podium Mall
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| EverNew in Podium |
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| Lacey and lightly beaded on the upper body. |
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| Skirt was made of Georgette and Sheer. |
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Low back, simple but elegant.
This gown costs Php 7,600.00.
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GOWN #2: SM Fashion Forum
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| A tubed gown with lacy top which snugs the chest area just right. |
I liked the fit and style, but I didn't feel very comfortable bearing too much mommy skin.
The gown hides the tummy bulges and disguises them under that stretch lacy fabric of the flowy skirt.
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| Not too comfortable baring too much mommy skin |
GOWN #3: SM Fashion Forum
When I fitted this gown, I instantly knew this was the one!
It resembles the wedding gown pegs I showed above. It's simple but elegant.
I liked the fit on me right away. It hides mommy bulges as well.
I got what I was searching for: a gown with a lacy bodice and light, flowy skirt made of layers of tulle. Something that's not heavily beaded but still looks elegant.
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| The One. |
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| I also liked the low V-back which still is subtly sexy. |
I did a few adjustments to this gown like tighten the arm holes, shorten the length of the skirt in front and leave the length at the back. I also added another layer of lining using Gina cloth. The adjustments cost me Php1,000.00. Total cost for my gown was only Php 4,850.00 which was still way under budget.
Here's my RTW Wedding Gown on my Rustic Themed Wedding Day. Photos by my wedding photographer, The Perfect Grey Photography
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Before I end this post, let me just give you an advice on choosing your wedding gown. It's not the price tag nor the label nor what's trendy that should sway you into buying or having your wedding gown made. The most important of all, is choosing what you think suits your body type and your personality well AND what you believe brings out the best in you on your wedding day. It is YOUR Wedding, so you should follow the desires of your heart not only in choosing your wedding gown, but in going for the other details of your dream wedding.
Related Wedding Articles:
- Our Wedding Photographer - The Perfect Grey Photography
- My RTW Wedding Gown And Where To Find One
- Our Intimate Rustic Themed Garden Wedding
- Garden Wedding Venues In Antipolo
- How To Effectively Plan Your Wedding
- Our Rustic Wedding DIY Projects
- Reflections of A Soon-To-Be-Bride
- Our Rustic Wedding Pegs
- My Wedding Proposal Story
20 comments
How I wish I knew about this before my wedding. My gown cost 10K and I'm very disappointed with it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a helpful list, Louise dear! :) Praying for you and baby, and your boys! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tina! :) I will do what I can to be a resource site to women, moms or soon-to-be-moms, and also brides. Praying for you and your family as well dear! :) Hope to see you soon! :)
ReplyDeleteAwww Lady Anne Louise, nice name, same tayo! :) Why were you disappointed with your wedding gown? I'm sure it wasn't that bad, ang important thing.. ikaw ang pinakamagandang babae nung araw na yun sis! :)
ReplyDeleteI like your sense of style, Lousie. Simple and elegant. Less is exquisitely more.
ReplyDeleteHello Sarah! Thank you so much! :) Happy weekend to you!
ReplyDeleteLovely bride! :) Take care mommy!
ReplyDeleteThanks @Meikah Ybañez-Delid dear! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing miss Louise :)
ReplyDeleteHi, permission to use your photos? We'll be using it in our Facebook page :) - Fashion Forum
ReplyDeleteHi Ces,
ReplyDeleteYes, kindly link back or give photo credits. Thank you.
Best Regards,
Louise
Posted already with credit :) Thank you so much for the support and the love. <3
ReplyDeleteI love the budget ideas you shared in this blog. Thank you for you sharing!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, which store in sm you went? Department store specific stall? Hope you can reply to my query.
You gave me idea on how to lessen the budget😉 keep it up and God bless!
Hello @Kath, I bought my gown at SM Megamall Fashion Forum. But it's also available at SM Makati and SM Aura. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving kind words. Have a good day!
ReplyDeleteHi Ms Louise! We're planning to hold the venue of our wedding at L'Aquinum Garden too sometime in June next year. May we ask if you get decorator for the venue and reception? We hope to get the tent venue. Thanks
ReplyDeleteSome decors, hubby and I DIYed. The rest were done by my caterer, Ignacio's Catering. :) L Aquinum has accredited caterers who could do the set up for you.
ReplyDeleteHi! May I inquire how much you spent on the flowers (bouquet and headpiece)? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Ann, I spent less than Php 3K. :) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this blog! Im married for 15 yre but still dreaming of having a simple garden wedding. Nowadays, wedding is very expensive..nakakapressure pa dahil sa social media post na super mahal ng gastos,,after reading your blog nagkaroon ako ng idea and sana matuloy na ang simple yet intimate wedding nmin. Thanks! Keep it up.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog and leaving your wonderful comment!