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Vintage Wedding Dresses

Nowadays, vintage weddingdresses become more and more popular with many brides who seek to capture the romance and beauty of an earlier age. Most brides-to-be always find vintage wedding dresses in speciality shops that specialize in antique clothing or at used clothing outlets such as Goodwill and Salvation Army Stores. However, there is another place where some of the best vintage wedding dresses can be found that you will never think it out - in Grandma's attic!

Yes, your eyes don't go wrong! since many women treasure their wedding dresses, many have thegowns packed away in attics, cedar chests, and closets.Some families may have more than onevintage wedding dresses available from multiple generations.In my own family, both my mother and great-grandmother's wedding dresses survived into the new century.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    What is a good site to find vintage wedding dresses?
    I plan on having my dress made but I want to look at pictures of vintage gowns to get some ideas. I'm looking for ideas from the 1950's mainly. They don't need to be wedding gowns but just some ideas on how fancy gowns were cut back then.

    Thanks for your help.

    • ANSWER:
      Here is a website that might be able to help you out:
      http://www.vintagebridal.net/
      You can also search google images - just put in 1950's wedding gowns or 1950's dresses. I am sure you will come up with a lot.
      Good luck! ♥

  2. QUESTION:
    Does anyone of a good shop for vintage wedding dresses?
    I am getting married and I want a vintage wedding dress, preferably from the 50s 60s era. I live in London

    • ANSWER:
      Blue Velvet has wedding dresses from a variety of decades, including 50s and 60s. They ship internationally (based in US) and their prices are incredible!

      Site - http://www.bluevelvetvintage.com/wedding-dresses/

      Example - 50's style - http://www.bluevelvetvintage.com/50s-style-true-romance-ivory-silk-tea-length-halter-wedding-dress.html

      Another 50's style - http://www.bluevelvetvintage.com/classic-style-50s-ivory-lace-satin-tulle-wedding-dress.html

  3. QUESTION:
    Collecting vintage wedding dresses?
    I am considering collecting vintage wedding dresses as I have such a passion for them. Does anyone else do this and has anyone got any hints and tips?

    • ANSWER:
      Get a plain one, and have an alteration place add to it to give it a vintage feel, or go to a thrift store, and have it cleaned up an an alteration place add or take away something you want.

  4. QUESTION:
    I am looking for shops that sell medieval and or vintage wedding dresses in London and Kent.?
    I would prefer shops that were also affordable and not too stuffy.Hoping someone can help.

    • ANSWER:
      Try London Wedding Dresses

  5. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know of a website that sells cheap vintage wedding-like dresses?
    I'm looking for a wedding dress. Something very cheap under ,000 and oldies vintage, 1950s. Thank YOU!!

    • ANSWER:
      You might want to try Shiny Orb. They have a huge selection of dresses that you can browse through by style and stuff. Lots of different price ranges. You can check the white color selection for something that might work. Wedding dresses don't seem to be quite up yet, though. Still, you might find something cool in the bridesmaid section.

  6. QUESTION:
    What is a good vintage wedding dress website?
    My boyfriend and I recently got engaged and are planning to get married in Las Vegas...
    What is a good website for some cute vintage wedding dresses

    BESIDES unique-vintage and poshgirlvintage ? Please don't say either of those.

    • ANSWER:
      Your question is very important for which I think you should go online and check this out: http://thestylishwedding.com/articles

      Enjoy :)

  7. QUESTION:
    Where is the best place to purchase a vintage wedding dress in Los Angeles?
    Hi I am traveling to L.A in May and whilst there I am looking to purchase a unique vintage wedding dress. Can anyone recommend any shops, wedding fares, vintage shops which sell vintage wedding dresses.
    Many Thanks,
    Gemma

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.ubrides.com/home.php?cat=836&catexp=836

  8. QUESTION:
    Where is the best place to purchase a vintage wedding dress in New York?
    Hi I am traveling to New York in April and whilst there I am looking to purchase a unique vintage wedding dress. Can anyone recommend any shops, wedding fares, vintage shops which sell vintage wedding dresses.
    Many Thanks,
    Gemma

    • ANSWER:
      You might try thrift shops. Or consignment stores. If that fails and you can find a picture, you can have it replicated @ www.gioavonnisbridalboutique.net

  9. QUESTION:
    Where is the best place to purchase a vintage wedding dress in the USA?
    Hi I am traveling around the USA in April/May and whilst there I am looking to purchase a unique vintage wedding dress. My main stops in the USA are New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Florida, New Orleans, L.A, San Fran, Vegas. Can anyone recommend any shops, wedding fares, vintage shops which sell vintage wedding dresses.
    Many Thanks,
    Gemma

    • ANSWER:
      Try Ebay

  10. QUESTION:
    where online can i find good vintage wedding dresses?

    • ANSWER:
      here is some online stores:http://stores.channeladvisor.com/MerchantOverstock/items/item.aspx?itemid=3459387

      www.vintagewedding.com
      That should do it!

  11. QUESTION:
    need help finding vintage wedding dresses...?
    Hi, i need help with finding websites that offer a unique selection of vintage wedding dresses. I am 17 and my fiance proposed to me back in march. the wedding isnt until the fall of 2013, but i need to start finding places and getting ideas. I want to get as much of a 20's look as possible and i want it to be unique. any help and ideas of course are most welcomed.

    And please be mature about this, i have been criticized enough about being to young to be engaged. i just need help. thanks...

    • ANSWER:

  12. QUESTION:
    Where can I find vintage wedding dresses?

    • ANSWER:
      I'm not sure about good places to get real vintage wedding dresses but Amy Kuschel, Claire Pettibone, Sarah Seven, Sarah Houston, Saja Wedding, Temperly London among others all have vintage inspired styles. Good luck!

  13. QUESTION:
    Should I cleaned or altered a vintage wedding dress first?
    I have a beautiful vintage wedding gown for my upcoming wedding. Although the dress is in good condition it will need to be cleaned and altered. Which should I do first? I worry about fingerprints and the like if I clean it before alterations. I worry about dirty hems being sewn into the gown if it do the alterations first. Have any of you dealt with this. Do the tailor's ware gloves and I dont need to worry?

    • ANSWER:
      Clean it first, you may find that the cleaning didn't get out what you wanted, and then you are out all your alteration costs if you did them first - Plus, if something happens (say some beading or a button comes off) - you can have your seamstress fix that with the rest of the alterations.

      If you have a good seamstress, she won't touch your gown before washing her hands! My seamstress has a separate sewing room that no one goes past the threshold but her. She lays plastic on the floor and then washes her hands well before starting on a gown.

  14. QUESTION:
    Where can I find retro style wedding dresses online that aren't vintage?
    I'm looking for a cute, retro style white dress, preferably not floor length for my wedding in April. I don't even know where to start. Search engines keep directing me to true "vintage" gowns, but I'm mostly just looking for a fifties style. Does anyone have any pointers?

    • ANSWER:
      check out this site
      http://www.unique-vintage.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=wedding&osCsid=ml3ilttp1fucvgqa626nqd2p41
      on the right at quick find type in wedding there is a beautiful 50's dress on the bottom and very reasonably priced

  15. QUESTION:
    Where can I find a vintage lace wedding dress in NY?
    Hi,
    I need to find a vintage wedding dress. My friend and I have checked some second hand stores in the city but no luck. Is there any where else we could look? thank you

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    • ANSWER:
      Well, I'm not sure whether you want an actual vintage dress or just a vintage inspired wedding dress, but you could check out Kleinfeld if you want vintage inspired. The internet might be a source you have to end up using, but being in New York, I'm sure you can find what you want with some searching. Good luck!

  16. QUESTION:
    Vintage wedding dress alteration place in Southern California?
    Hi,

    I just bought a gorgeous vintage wedding dress online and it fits like a dream except the bust area. The previous owner must have had a bigger cup size than I! :) Does anyone know of a reliable place I can have it altered, cleaned and pressed in Southern California? I live in the Inland Empire.

    Thanks in advance!!!

    • ANSWER:
      i dont know where you can have it altered and all that but if you are able to, maybe you can put in those cup inserts so you can fill it out a bit better. you can find them almost everywhere and they are not to expensive.

  17. QUESTION:
    Where can I find beautiful Vintage style wedding dresses?

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.kanaccasbridal.com/home.php?cat=326&catexp=326

  18. QUESTION:
    How much would a 50's vintage wedding dress from Bergdorf Goodman be worth?
    Color of the dress is ivory.
    Beading on the dress is hand sewn.
    The material the dress is made of is organza/lace-y type of material.
    Comes with a hat that is beaded as well, where the veil was attached to as well.
    It is in good condition, in its original box.

    • ANSWER:
      Whatever someone else is willing to pay for it and not a penny more. These things have no real absolute value. It's not like a gold coin or something that can be calculated. What it's worth in this economy might be a whole lot less than what it was worth 10 years ago when people were spending like crazy. What it's worth in NY will be a whole lot different than what it's worth in Montana.

  19. QUESTION:
    Where can i find a vintage wedding dress with a pricey price?
    Since my budget is tight and i dont know where to find a pricey but beautiful one... Help!! Thx!

    • ANSWER:
      You mean cheap dresses, low-price dresses?
      Check http://www.jjshouse.com/wedding-dresses-c2/
      Good luck!

  20. QUESTION:
    does anyone know where i can get a vintage wedding dress?
    i am getting married and i am really into vintage and art deco styles. does any one know of stores that sell vintage wedding dresses in ohio or PA no farther then pittsburgh? i don't like strapless dresses but i love love love lace wedding dresses

    • ANSWER:
      Here is 2011 lace trend of wedding dresses: http://www.boncyboutique.com/bridal-gowns-lace-trend?page=2

      Have a look.

      Wish you a great wedding

  21. QUESTION:
    Altering a vintage wedding dress?
    I am planning on wearing my Fiancee's grandmother's wedding dress. Some minor alterations are needed as she had a larger chest and smaller arms than me. Does anyone know of any reliable places for alterations around the Western to Central part of Oklahoma. The dress is well kept brocade silk.

    • ANSWER:
      The best way to find a qualified seamstress is to go to a fabric store and ask the ladies at the cutting counter if they can recommend someone who can help you. Avoid dry cleaner seamstresses. Although they are good at hemming and other alterations, they do not specialize and are unlikely to have experience in heirloom reconstruction. Ask everyone you know if they know a seamstress and you are bound to find someone to take the bust in and let the arms out or add gussets under the armcye. If you are unable to find someone local, you may have to expand your search into the nearest city.

      If the dress needs to be cleaned, please do so before bringing it to your seamstress. Sometimes old clothing falls apart when cleaned and the last thing you want to do is have and pay for this dress to be altered and have it fall apart during the dry cleaning process. Better to know what you have to work with before alterations, so do have the garment professionally dry cleaned, okay?

  22. QUESTION:
    Vintage or Second Hand Wedding Dresses in Boston?
    Do any of you out there in Yahoo Answers land know any places in the Boston area where I could find vintage or second hand wedding dresses? I'm getting married in October, so I have some time to search.

    If it's T accessible that's a plus, but not a requirement.

    Thanks for your suggestions.
    Does anyone know any stores, retail or second hand, that may have even just vintage dresses?

    • ANSWER:
      I wish I knew you were looking for one a couple of months ago.I had a 25 yr. old wedding dress.It was beautiful.It was from my first marriage(divorced 5 yrs ago). I threw it in the trash.I would have given it to you for FREE.

  23. QUESTION:
    Where can I find a mod vintage wedding or prom dress?
    By vintage I don't mean a dress made in the 70s and recycled. Like, clothes from mod clothes.com But that website doesn't really sell wedding or prom dresses. Please help, thank you.

    • ANSWER:
      Hey! I went to prom and I had a REALLY hard time trying to find a dress but I went practically everywhere and I found great dresses at Betsey Johnson and since I went to an outlet store it was like 70% off or something!

  24. QUESTION:
    Place to donate a vintage wedding dress?
    My mom wants to find a place to donate her wedding dress to a good cause. The problem is, it's from her wedding 25 years ago, and I can't find a charity that that'll accept wedding dresses this old! Well, I take that back, I found one that makes burial shrouds and gowns for "heavenly angels." My mom kinda freaked out about that one! We live in Florida, if that helps at all. Any advice?

    • ANSWER:
      Brides Against Breastcancer.....I can't imagine they would actually turn down a dress!

      Perhaps post an ad on craigslit with a pic and let deserving brides submit stories and she can pick one.

      Otherwise....yeah. Goodwill.

  25. QUESTION:
    Where can I find vintage wedding dress material?
    I'm going to make my own wedding dress but I'm not sure where I can get vintage material and vintage lace for the sleeves. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
    it doesn't HAVE to be actual vintage, it can just be vintage looking

    • ANSWER:
      Have you thought of actually purchasing a vintage gown? There are many on Ebay (authentic from the every period...30's; 40's; 50's; 60's; etc.) They are so beautiful and very cheap! Some go for as little as . OR, if you didn't like the style, you could just buy it for the material and sew away!

  26. QUESTION:
    Looking for a vintage style wedding dress...?
    I'm not looking for an actual vintage wedding dress. I want a modern one with a more vintage style. I'm planning on having an old hollywood glamour 1950-60s look, and need a dress that fits the part.

    The cathedral we're getting married in requires long skirts on brides, so nothing above the ankles either, but any kind of neckline is acceptable.

    • ANSWER:

  27. QUESTION:
    Who knows where I could sell/donate a vintage wedding dress (dated c. 1920/1930) in Rochester NY?
    I was given a wedding dress to sell. I've contacted societies and such, but they are not interested in the dress. Where can I take the dress (in the Greater Rochester area) to sell / donate?

    • ANSWER:
      along with the ideas the others have given (and they're great ideas!) try contacting the drama department of area schools (middle, high, college) or even community theaters and seeing if they would be interested in the dress.

  28. QUESTION:
    What does it mean that a wedding dress is vintage but I can buy it from her?
    I asked a complete stranger on Facebook where she got her dress but I told her that I'm not engaged I just want a dress like that when I do get married.

    She said it's vintage but I can buy it off her. But I am poor. I'm sure that nice modest looking dress is worth more than 1k!

    I saw her in a wedding aisle dance video on Youtube

    • ANSWER:
      it just means that the dress is genuinely old....made in another era and that she is selling it. if you are not engaged, there is no point in buying a wedding dress. when you do become engaged, if you want a vintage wedding gown, there are plenty of places to buy them and they are not that expensive. just wait until you need one and then look up "vintage wedding gowns" or "vintage style wedding gowns" and you will see lots.

  29. QUESTION:
    Where can I find vintage-like dresses?
    Like vintage wedding dresses, lacey stuff. That off-white or white color, but not necesarily at all. But not expensive and probably not actually vintage. Because it would be expensive.

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    Besides thrift stores and ebay thank you.

    • ANSWER:
      forever 21

  30. QUESTION:
    Where can I find a vintage style wedding dress in Chicago?
    I'm looking for something in the time periods of 1912 up to 1930. The right dress will decide the style of the wedding. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      www.palazzobridal.com
      they have a store in chicago.

  31. QUESTION:
    Vintage wedding - dress, invites, theme?
    I'm in love with the Orson Welles era of Hollywood and the time slightly earlier to that. I was just wondering if anyone knows of any good wedding dresses or vintage that looks like they could pass for a wedding dress, invites, theme ideas etc? I have been looking for months but no tasteful success yet!
    Thank you!!

    • ANSWER:
      Have you checked eBay or you can have a dress made for you from that time era by a seamstress.

      http://www.vintageous.com/v5017.htm
      How about something like that?
      http://www.poshgirlvintage.com/images/pb004.jpg
      http://www.myvintagewear.com/servlet/the-1467/Vintage-1940s-50s-/Detail

      Have the men dress up long black suits coats with chains.

      Invitations, I would pick something lacy, like this
      http://www.wedding-stationery-gallery.co.uk/2008/07/05/vintage-wedding-invitation-with-lace-detail/

      bouquet
      http://shindigzparty.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/6w023t.jpg
      This is what I think of when I think of that time era.

      Have everyone dress up in vintage clothing, like 1950's sundresses and suits.

      For the venue, how about a local park in the gardens instead of a typical church wedding?

      Hope this helps and it sounds beautiful :)

  32. QUESTION:
    Where can I find a vintage wedding dress?
    I would like a 1930's-1950's wedding dress. Where could i find one? any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.poshgirlvintage.com/vintage_clothing_home.html

  33. QUESTION:
    Any sites for rustic vintage dresses?
    I am planning a rustic/woodsy/vintage style wedding. I am having trouble finding a variety of sites for dresses for myself, my bridesmaids, and the mothers. If you know of any, your suggestions are greatly appreciated! I am more so worried about the bridesmaids and mothers however, I think I found my dress already. :) Thank you!

    • ANSWER:
      For wedding apparel, I recommend checking out Shiny Orb. I don't think they specialize in rustic vintage styles but on the plus side, there's a huge selection. I figure if you don't see it there, it'll be really hard to find. Good luck!

  34. QUESTION:
    Where can I buy this short vintage wedding dress? who is the designer?
    here is the link to the picture
    http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://media.onsugar.com/files/2011/02/08/1/1373/13736240/a0ec49439ab6491f_weddingdresses2011.onsugar.com_short-vintage-wedding-dresses.jpg&imgrefurl=http://saweran.onsugar.com/tag/short%2Blace%2Bwedding%2Bdresses&h=516&w=400&sz=100&tbnid=Ar3c7IQWLEt3DM:&tbnh=255&tbnw=198&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dshort%2Bvintage%2Bwedding%2Bdress%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=short+vintage+wedding+dress&usg=__H4Psi4Aj5uzfXumvrf4ImwX2qIQ=&sa=X&ei=46CxTd3RHonCsAOTuIXaCw&ved=0CDcQ9QEwAA

    I have been looking everywhere and can't find it. Please help. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      you should have it go get made if thats the one you want because it'll be impossible to figure that out...

  35. QUESTION:
    wedding dress: vintage or vera wang?
    Im in such a fix and i dont know what to do...my bmaids etc arent being much help. I cant decide between two dresses i have for my wedding. I dont knw how to add images on here, so i will do my best to describe...i really could just do with an opinion.
    the vera wang one is ivory and similar to the diana dress...tight body, sweet heart neckline with ruffled organza around the bottom. very girly and contemporary.
    The other dress is an original early 60's vintage dress, its a tight almost hour glass dress with cap sleeves and an empire nipped in waist but with an unusal hobble skirt/train.
    my wedding is more towards the unusal/vintage style throughout, the dress is very hepburny and i know that no one else will have one or had one...it will really stand out.
    but at the same i dont want to look frumpy or like i got it from a charity shop or like the dress is too old for me and covers too much up...the wang is strapless and little more fun.
    im really upset because i cant choose...what do you think? without sounding too mushy my future husband is my best mate and it kills me that i cant ask him his opinion as he cant see it, i think thats why im caught up and getting upset because i could really do with his help right now!!x

    • ANSWER:
      The Vera Wang one sounds very romantic and sophisticated. It seems like a very pretty dress (the Diana dress is BEAUTIFUL!).
      On the other hand, the 60's vintage dress sounds very...vintage-y--but not very pretty...

      Well, it's your choice.

  36. QUESTION:
    Need Sewing Pattern for Vintage Wedding Dress!?
    The era I'm looking for is late 1800's early 1900's.
    There is a gorgeous dress with a bustle in the window of a shop in Disneyland in Anaheim, CA that I would like to either find the pattern for or make one myself. Any good sites on making vintage dress patterns from scratch? - any help would be appreciated

    • ANSWER:
      i have a couple links that might be of use. First link has a few free patterns from the eighteen hundreds. http://www.tudorlinks.com/treasury/freepatterns/index.html

      Next, these guys make reconstruction clothing and they have good on line lessons on making a basic bodice block for pattern drafting. http://design.seamlyne.com/bodice/bodices.asp

      Making a pattern from scratch is difficult for someone without pattern drafting experience. Try one of the first site's patterns in scrap cloth and alter to fit. These dresses were drafted for the corseted figure, so you will need to make the waist larger. There are many commercial pattern available in historic dresses in almost all eras, from Ancient egypt to the 1950's and everything in between. They are a bit pricey, but the come with instructions, suggestions and they are drafted to fit the modern body. I highly reccomend following a pattern for something this ambitious.

  37. QUESTION:
    Redesigning a vintage wedding dress?
    My fiancee's grandmother wants me to wear her wedding dress which is brocade silk. I am looking at this but need to know more about what alterations can be made. Does anyone in the Oklahoma area (especially central western Oklahoma) know of a good trustworthy seamstress?

    • ANSWER:
      I agree with SugarCat. Do not wear this dress if you do not love it just to please your future in laws. Your trying to alter it is a sign that you do not like it as is. You owe it to yourself to keep looking until you find the dress that you want to wear. Gently tell Grandma that her dress may not be for you.

  38. QUESTION:
    HELP...I need to update a vintage wedding dress?
    My fiancé’s mother gave me her grandma's vintage wedding dress. It's been in storage and has a few spots on it. I'm trying to find a dress maker of some sort to update and modernize the dress so I can wear it in my wedding. Can anyone recommend a place on the west coast??

    • ANSWER:

  39. QUESTION:
    vintage wedding dress?
    im in love with the whole vintage style.

    i was wondering if maybe, there were some beautiful wedding dress that keeps to that style. include pictures. :]

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.bluevelvetvintage.com/search.php?mode=search
      http://www.unique-vintage.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=wedding+dress&Go.x=13&Go.y=15
      http://www.whirlingturban.com/vintage_wedding_dresses.htm
      http://www.poshgirlvintage.com/vintage-wedding-dresses-prom-c-2.html?zenId=4c3b52l736h93594fqpvp3q2o5
      http://www.vintagetrends.com/search/thumbnails.asp
      http://www.hemlockvintage.com/1950sdr.html
      http://www.vintagevixen.com/forWeddings.asp
      http://www.redboxvintage.com/.search?results_page=search.html&p=wedding+dress&name=Search
      http://thefrock.com/bridal_page1_main.html

      lol there are more.but am lazy.
      p.s:the last website's really good.

  40. QUESTION:
    Vintage Wedding dress!!!!?
    I am getting married in 8 months and I have been searching for the perfect wedding dress. I am looking for a vintage gown or a gown that looks like it is vintage. Something sweet, delicate, and classic. Links please! Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      :) Congratulations!
      Here a few I found, I hope you like them!

      http://www.mybridaldress.com/vintage-wedding-dress-designer-style-mbd3154.html?___store=default&___store=default
      This is a sheath strapless dress, satin, in champagne, ivory, pink, silver, or white. 4.

      http://www.unique-vintage.com/sale-stunning-vintage-style-embroidered-floral-applique-strapless-wedding-gown-p-6646.html
      This is a flowing strapless dress, taffeta/tulle, in champagne. 5.

      http://www.myidress.com/Princess-A-Line-High-Neck-Chapel-Train-Lace-Wedding-Dress-For-Brides-Vintage-Custom-Wedding-Dresses-Myiwdv0563_p11553_dress.html
      This is an A-line high-neck sleeveless dress in champagne, ivory, pink, or white. 1.

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      I hope you find your dream dress!

      http://www.unique-vintage.com/stunning-champagne-princess-layered-tulle-quinceanera-wedding-dress-size-p-3815.html
      This is a strapless ball gown, satin/tulle, in champagne. 0.

  41. QUESTION:
    Where do I go for a vintage wedding dress (1910-20) and a groom's suit for a tall man? It's for an art project?
    Wedding dress must be plus-size and I'm not looking to spend a lot of money for this;man's suit is no doubt going to be cheaper to find! I looked on eBay,and the web... so far nothing. Willing to piece together something (blouse and top) but wish to stay true to the period!Any reasonable ideas will be entertained. Thanx in advance!
    like these in white...
    http://www.flickr.com/groups/687625@N25/
    no modern silhouettes, please!

    • ANSWER:
      there are many new kinds of fashion dresses and all of them are free shipping with best quality and lowest Price,you can try it ,good luck for you!
      http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/twins-pan
      http://www.dhgate.com/wholesale/products/ff8080811d709be8011d7a90773b252d.html
      http://www.dhgate.com/wholesale/products/ff8080812019078e012019de679e15d0.html

  42. QUESTION:
    Would a romantic looking wedding dress be considered more vintage or classic?
    vintage or classic?
    What's the difference?
    What would a romantic/juliet wedding dress by considered as--vintage or classic?

    • ANSWER:
      Classic, probably ball gown or a-line. Vintage is more of a fashionista look. It's a traditional veil that will truly make you look romantic though.

  43. QUESTION:
    How can I find a wedding dress like this?
    I found a small picture of this vintage dress online, and I absolutely love it! However, the dress is not for sale; it's merely an example in an article. Has anyone seen anything similar?

    http://www.suddenlydarling.com/the-vintage-wedding-dress.html

    I like the following qualities:
    --Lace sleeves that barely extend beyond the shoulders
    --Long train
    --V-cut back

    Thanks for the help!

    • ANSWER:
      I would show a seamstress and see if she could make something for you.

      Sorta similar ones:

      http://www.bonny.com/010.html

      You can do the sleeves so that they drape down or create an open shoulder sleeve. Kind of pretty I think
      http://www.bonny.com/941.html

      Not a v shape back though
      http://www.bestbridalprices.com/casablanca-wedding-dresses-style-1609-p-24998.html?cPath=1&designers=31

      A seamstress could shorten the sleeves
      http://www.bestbridalprices.com/casablanca-wedding-dresses-style-1817-p-24969.html?cPath=1&designers=31

      http://www.bestbridalprices.com/casablanca-wedding-dresses-style-1608-p-24771.html?cPath=1&designers=31

      ETA
      Found one more
      http://www.bestbridalprices.com/pronovias-wedding-dresses-style-magda-p-54479.html?keyword=lace+sleeve

      and:
      http://www.bestbridalprices.com/allure-wedding-dresses-style-8714-p-54219.html?keyword=lace+sleeve

  44. QUESTION:
    Where could I find a Vintage wedding dress in SoCal?
    I am getting married June 12, 2010 to a US Marine who is wearing is dress blues!! We are getting married in a little wooden country church in our hometown of Mississippi! I am looking for an ivory or white dress with lace!! Very vintatge inspired but at the same time something suited for a summer wedding!! We will have the traditional tunnel of swords and all the pictures will be black and white so I need something that will look beautiful and vintage in all the pictures!! I will more than likely wear pearls that belonged to my great great great grandmother so every aspect of the wedding is vintage! Any help would be greatly appreciated!! along with color ideas!! Thank you so much in advance!

    Summer R.

    • ANSWER:
      http://dollycouture.net
      http://stephaniejamescouture.com
      are both located in the Los Angeles area.

  45. QUESTION:
    should I keep a vintage wedding dress?
    Hi I recently ordered a vintage dress for my hen do (which was scheduled for Halloween Saturday this year). The plans have now changed and my hen do is cancelled. Yeah I know, but let us not go there. I can return the dress, but the problem is... I really like it! Where would I wear it? am I just being silly? I mean it is just a dress but I really have fallen in love with it. I should grow up and start thinking money- it was not cheap, so I'd better return it and get a refund... but ....what do I do? I am wearing it as I type this and I want to tell myself I can keep it, but...what for?

    • ANSWER:
      As a 27 year old man , not sure how relevant this is haha , but I would keep it , if you like it and fell in love with it , why not keep it for safekeep for the future ?

      You can still wear it another time , or when you have a little girl grown up , you can pass it down the line to her...

      Keep it.. ! :)

  46. QUESTION:
    Where would I find rustic wedding dresses?
    Looking for a wedding dress that is a vintage/rustic style, possibly with lace.

    • ANSWER:
      Check renissance costume web sites.

  47. QUESTION:
    Vintage wedding dress restoration. Seattle, WA.?
    I want to wear my grandmothers/mothers wedding dress for my wedding. It is in pretty bad shape though. Does anyone know of a good trust worthy place i could have it cleaned/restored in or near Seattle, WA?

    • ANSWER:
      I believe on Queen Anne hill at the top, right before the four way stop, there's a wedding restoration place on the right if you drive up the hill. My sister had my mothers dress restored there after it was attacked by mosquitos and a 4 year old. What kind of shape is it in? Torn? Miscolored? You can probably also find places in chinatown that you can have the dress re-created for you to wear and get your grandmothers preserved instead.

  48. QUESTION:
    Anyone wear a vintage wedding dress?

    • ANSWER:
      Yep, I wore my mother's wedding dress. It had been hand made by my father's mother. Not only was it not what all the girls in the bridal magazines were wearing, it also held a kind of historical magic to it.

  49. QUESTION:
    Where can I find Vintage Wedding Dress Copies ? Any Websites?

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.fairyfashion.de/frame.html
      http://www.raspberryberet.com/
      http://www.bridesandjokers.com/
      http://www.bridal-originals.co.uk/
      http://www.yosa.com/sitemap.html
      http://www.vintagestyleclothing.com/
      http://www.vintagevixen.com/forWeddings.asp
      http://hometown.aol.com/gowns4you/index.html
      http://www.lindsayfleming.com/
      http://www.davenportandco.com/wed.htm
      http://www.vintagewedding.com/gowns.html

      And my favorite:
      http://www.amvintagebridal.com/

  50. QUESTION:
    Sizing question for wedding dress Help ASAP?
    I bought a vintage wedding dress it appears to be a size 10-11 in chinese. What is this in Australian?

    • ANSWER:
      I am not 100% sure, but i found a clothing size conversion chart online.
      http://www.asknumbers.com/ClothingWomensConversion.aspx

      It doesn't have China, but it has Japan so im not sure if they share the same measurements or not. It looks like if it would be size 11-12 in Australia according to the conversion chart.

      Sorry :(