So, I cannot believe how many people asked me if my dress is Monique Lhuillier (ahem, five). First of all, I have absolutely no idea because I didn't look and now it is wrapped up in my closet not to be seen for another six months. Second of all, who is this designer? Why does everyone seem to know who she is and make a big deal out of the possibility that I got one? And third, I don't think so... I just took a look at the estimates for a Monique Lhuillier and there's no way they would have discounted a gown by that much. Especially because mine is brand new and I paid way less than a grand. Way less.
Since it's brand new I'm guessing that the dress retails for 1200-1500.
If it is from a big name designer I'd feel a little bad because I really swore I wouldn't do that. But all proceeds went to NYC schools so I guess I wouldn't feel too bad. And I fully intend on donating it back to Bridal Garden after the wedding so that I can get a tax write off.
I posted that picture because I couldn't find my exact one from looking through all the gowns on Brides.com and The Knot. Sorry for the confusion.
The point is, I don't know who made my dress, but my Maid of Honor or my bridesmaid who came with me might know. They might have been smart enough to take a look.
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4 comments:
I'm so excited that you got your dress! Monique-whatever is totally the designer everyone loves right now. I think she's the "new' Vera Wang. Whatevs! I love that you don't know the name of the designer.
I love the dress too - hooray lace!
aha. now i get it. i mean, if i knew that i would have been trolling for Monique at bridal garden, but oh well. i'm ecstatic with how it worked out.
by the way, you should definitely check out bridal garden - in your price range and i saw a bunch of dresses in your size(ish) that kind of fit what you were looking for.
geesh, sorry for asking. Monique Lhuillier is a half Filipino designer who is famous for her lace dresses. I knew I wouldn't be able to go to the Philippines to have one made, so was hoping to get one of hers at a sample sale for some (albeit misguided) bit of home. they looked exactly the way I wanted to if I got married.
@words - i didn't mean you... i meant people at work and folks i haven't seen or spoken to in months. it's crazy! never heard of her til a few days ago. i didn't know she was half filipino.
i actually wanted to wear my mom's wedding dress but there was drama involving that so email me if you want to hear the scoop.
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