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31-08-2007, 08:36 PM
Originally Posted by Patch View Post
For some more `traditional` comparisons :

White



Ivory



And just for fun, a hint of pink



If its not too forward of me, I`d like to offer comments on those as though I were back in the day when I worked in a bridal shop :

The white - I think its too stark and loses the personality of the dress, it could be any bridal gown in white, no character to it, in white its `just another dress`.



The ivory - yes it retains some character but it flattens your personality, is too traditional and might make you feel it was everyone elses day and not your own.

Hint of pink - I know its not an option in the range available but I do think it emphasises that for you, a colour is where its at, it would let you express yourself and thats what would make you feel vibrant as a bride should on her special day.

Of all of them, from a long past professional view [ and unbiased which was always paramount ! ], my honest opinion would be for lilac - your colouring is absolutely perfect for it, you would draw the colour to the fore rather than a darker / stronger colour which would be all about the dress and not the wearer so much.
For bridesmaids I would then suggest a deep and rich, [ but not too bright ], purple with netting and / or toning touches to match your dress - not because I`m mad about purple but as a colourscheme suited for a lilac gown.
I think something like that would look exquisite.

But - my taste is`nt everyone elses of course and it was a long time ago that it was my job so if I`m way off the mark please just ignore me, its been a very long time since I did it
white makes me look like death warmed up!!! so it would be a light gold, almost champagne colour...

the lilac they do is more a grey/lilac and just looks a bit dirty...

out of all the shades i have tried on it would be light gold or red...

the dark red on azz'z version is more like the colour it actually is!!! my camera has a REALLY strong flash!!!!

but thanks for your advice!!!
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31-08-2007, 08:37 PM
Originally Posted by Helena54 View Post
The purple for me too, or that lilac looks fantastic. I really, really don't like the gold it makes you look all washed out and drab sorry, but it's just not your colouring. Cream would be much better if you like a paler gold? Ooooooooh, but I just love the lilac or purple one, and that deeper red's nice too though hmmmmmmmmm

the deeper red is more like the actual colour!!

and the gold shade would be a pale gold like champagne....
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31-08-2007, 08:38 PM
Originally Posted by Lucky Star View Post
I like them all and I love gold (wish I'd got married in gold ) but I think you really suit red ; wish I'd had the courage to go for something other than ivory . I like the darker red too but I like the other red toom the one in your own picture.

Are there any stipulations on style and colour from your wedding venue?

Patch and her purple.
there are no stipulations on colours etc....

im torn between light gold and red.....

Alex
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31-08-2007, 08:44 PM
Alex, I think deep down you already know what you want, so go for it girl
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31-08-2007, 08:47 PM
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Alex, I think deep down you already know what you want, so go for it girl
thanks hun, i think i do.... i just wanna keep an open mind about it.....im a ditherer!!!
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31-08-2007, 10:32 PM
I really like the deeper red that is in Azz's version, so if that is more like your dress, I would now say def the red or the purple (if they did it in a shade of purple that you liked of course!).
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31-08-2007, 10:49 PM
I hope i'm not out of turn but your hair and complexion just dazzle with the red.. I hope you pick that one
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31-08-2007, 10:51 PM
im still stuck on the red though the ivory looked well also xxdk
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31-08-2007, 11:56 PM
wow your all so clever how did you do it,????
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01-09-2007, 12:11 AM
Originally Posted by dougiepit View Post
wow your all so clever how did you do it,????
I know; I wish I could figure it out .

Aw knock 'em dead in red and stick the BMs in something forgettable - that's if they're your age

I'm only joking but I do think you look lovely in a vibrant colour.
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