Say Yes to the Dress. :P
I spent the whole afternoon watching TLC's "Say Yes To The Dress : Randy knows best". It's addictive and informative, especially because I have this irresistible compulsion to do my research. =P
I even managed to convince the two boys to sit down with me and watch at least one episode that night. After that, Jameson said he's not getting married because now he knows the pain brides-to-be go through in the process of choosing a dress. xD
Anyway. The series was surprisingly down-to-earth and realistic. Randy even talks about how brides should not try on dresses that are beyond their budget, so it's not about indulging in your whims and fancies at the expense of other considerations (which I initially expected it to be about). I saw so many pretty things in the last 3 hours or so, and I can't help but wonder WHY bridal studios in Kuching don't carry such beautiful designs. The dresses in the episodes weren't even especially elaborate - I saw themes repeating themselves over and over again, and most of the time it's just a shifting here and there of the crystals and designs that accessorize the dress. So no, the designs were not all original and mind-blowing - they were just very tastefully designed. I find that the same goes for designer handbags and shoes (usually).
I think I need to get married in America. xD
What befuddles me is that usually, the classy dresses are usually less gaudy and less complicated, but more expensive than the gaudy ones. Shouldn't the lack of bling decrease the cost? Meh. I'm talking about the dresses in Kuching, that is.
(Warning : The following paragraphs contain explicit descriptions of dresses and may not be appropriate for male audiences.)
In the series, Randy talked about knowing what you want, or having some idea of it. It does help to do your homework or have preferences. When I first started dress-shopping, my ideas were vaguer, but I think I have a pretty good idea of what I want now.
So, about the perfect dress. My perfect dress. I may have met it already, but I'm going to scout around one last time before deciding. I'm thinking something A-line with silver details in it so that there's a bit of shine to break the monotony of all that white. I initially wanted something with a sash, and I fell in love with a dress with a black sash online (keyword : online, so I didn't dare to get it). Black is so chic. A champagne sash would be lovely too. Unfortunately, I haven't actually seen any that fit my taste in Kuching. So, silver and crystal details would do nicely too.
I have never wanted an all-white dress.
I also don't like ballgowns even though they flatter my waistline and hide my big butt. I feel like I look short and chubby in them, and I've always wanted a sleeker, modern look for my wedding dress. So that leaves the mermaid or A-line silhouette. In my opinion, what you wear should represent the kind of person you are and your taste. I've also always liked sweetheart necklines compared to straight ones, and that's because I feel that my shape is more balanced when I wear the former. I also like small or medium-sized trains because huge trains are a tad too traditional, grand and inconvenient for my preferences.
I got side-tracked for a bit after the last paragraph and started wondering if I could get black shoes to fulfill that black sash fantasy that I've had for ever so long. So I googled images of white dresses and black shoes, and they most certainly work! Black shoes are SOOO versatile (think 'reusable') and available everywhere, which makes looking for them so much easier. <3 And they would definitely match my bridegroom's tie. Oh and I could get black flowers to match that too! Note to self : more thought on that later. =P
So yeah, I think I have a pretty good idea of what I want now. Thank you, Randy, for insisting that the shopping has to stop at some point, and once you love a dress, you should just decide on it. =P
I even managed to convince the two boys to sit down with me and watch at least one episode that night. After that, Jameson said he's not getting married because now he knows the pain brides-to-be go through in the process of choosing a dress. xD
Anyway. The series was surprisingly down-to-earth and realistic. Randy even talks about how brides should not try on dresses that are beyond their budget, so it's not about indulging in your whims and fancies at the expense of other considerations (which I initially expected it to be about). I saw so many pretty things in the last 3 hours or so, and I can't help but wonder WHY bridal studios in Kuching don't carry such beautiful designs. The dresses in the episodes weren't even especially elaborate - I saw themes repeating themselves over and over again, and most of the time it's just a shifting here and there of the crystals and designs that accessorize the dress. So no, the designs were not all original and mind-blowing - they were just very tastefully designed. I find that the same goes for designer handbags and shoes (usually).
I think I need to get married in America. xD
What befuddles me is that usually, the classy dresses are usually less gaudy and less complicated, but more expensive than the gaudy ones. Shouldn't the lack of bling decrease the cost? Meh. I'm talking about the dresses in Kuching, that is.
(Warning : The following paragraphs contain explicit descriptions of dresses and may not be appropriate for male audiences.)
In the series, Randy talked about knowing what you want, or having some idea of it. It does help to do your homework or have preferences. When I first started dress-shopping, my ideas were vaguer, but I think I have a pretty good idea of what I want now.
So, about the perfect dress. My perfect dress. I may have met it already, but I'm going to scout around one last time before deciding. I'm thinking something A-line with silver details in it so that there's a bit of shine to break the monotony of all that white. I initially wanted something with a sash, and I fell in love with a dress with a black sash online (keyword : online, so I didn't dare to get it). Black is so chic. A champagne sash would be lovely too. Unfortunately, I haven't actually seen any that fit my taste in Kuching. So, silver and crystal details would do nicely too.
I have never wanted an all-white dress.
I also don't like ballgowns even though they flatter my waistline and hide my big butt. I feel like I look short and chubby in them, and I've always wanted a sleeker, modern look for my wedding dress. So that leaves the mermaid or A-line silhouette. In my opinion, what you wear should represent the kind of person you are and your taste. I've also always liked sweetheart necklines compared to straight ones, and that's because I feel that my shape is more balanced when I wear the former. I also like small or medium-sized trains because huge trains are a tad too traditional, grand and inconvenient for my preferences.
I got side-tracked for a bit after the last paragraph and started wondering if I could get black shoes to fulfill that black sash fantasy that I've had for ever so long. So I googled images of white dresses and black shoes, and they most certainly work! Black shoes are SOOO versatile (think 'reusable') and available everywhere, which makes looking for them so much easier. <3 And they would definitely match my bridegroom's tie. Oh and I could get black flowers to match that too! Note to self : more thought on that later. =P
So yeah, I think I have a pretty good idea of what I want now. Thank you, Randy, for insisting that the shopping has to stop at some point, and once you love a dress, you should just decide on it. =P
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