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Ceremony, Fashion, Reception, Weddings · June 29, 2011

Wedding Wednesday: I GOT MY DRESS!!!

Did you hear? MY WEDDING DRESS IS HERE!!! WHEEEE!!!

Remember how I got a free wedding dress (Click the link to find out how. Seriously, it's totally worth it! I'll wait.)?

Wedding Wednesday: I GOT MY DRESS!!!

Well, my wedding dress arrived in Texas last week and I got to meet the lovely Elizabeth Fairchild – who handed it over to me!

This is Elizabeth wearing “our” wedding dress:

San Antonio lifestyle blogger, Cris Stone, shares the story behind how she found her FREE wedding dress, how she got it, and how it's fitting her right now.

Isn't she a looker (the dress, too!)?

So, here's how it all went down.

On Sunday, The Boy, Liz, and I met at the Blanco Uptown Restaurant for a most excellent dinner (really fab – if you're anywhere near Hill Country it is completely worth the drive!).

I was worried that dinner was going to feel awkward and disjointed (I'm terrible with meeting new people and small talk).

But, since Elizabeth and I have been emailing each other for several months now, it was a very pleasant meal.

We talked about how she met her husband, what it's like living in Southern California, and how awesome the food was (Seriously. Go.).

After the meal, we walked around the grounds (and even looked inside an actual circa 1870's jailhouse!)… that's when this photo got taken.

San Antonio lifestyle blogger, Cris Stone, shares the story behind how she found her FREE wedding dress, how she got it, and how it's fitting her right now.

Yay! After that, we walked Liz to her car and that's when this happened:

San Antonio lifestyle blogger, Cris Stone, shares the story behind how she found her FREE wedding dress, how she got it, and how it's fitting her right now.

That's right! I got “our” gorge wedding dress (Yes, The Boy was there, yes he saw it, and no, I don't care.).

She pulled it out and showed me all the amazing beading (which I was clueless about – I had thought that the dress was only lace.

Turns out, it's actually lace + sequins + beading!), the bustle, and the halter neck.

Then we hugged a bunch (and I may or may not have squealed and clapped my hands several times) and said our goodbyes.

When The Boy and I got home, I hung the dress up):

San Antonio lifestyle blogger, Cris Stone, shares the story behind how she found her FREE wedding dress, how she got it, and how it's fitting her right now.

And busted this baby out:

San Antonio lifestyle blogger, Cris Stone, shares the story behind how she found her FREE wedding dress, how she got it, and how it's fitting her right now.

Aaaaah! The heavens opened and the angels sang!

LOOKIE! Look at how pretty it is!

Here's a close-up of the beading and sequins that I totally didn't know came with the dress:

San Antonio lifestyle blogger, Cris Stone, shares the story behind how she found her FREE wedding dress, how she got it, and how it's fitting her right now.

Y'all, with that lace and beading… my tits are gonna look great.

Just sayin'.

Then, I did the only natural thing at this point – I put that sucker on!

San Antonio lifestyle blogger, Cris Stone, shares the story behind how she found her FREE wedding dress, how she got it, and how it's fitting her right now.

Okay, so that's probably not the magical, amazing, gorgeous photo of me in my wedding dress that you were hoping for (that's a photo taken the next day, post-gym, no make-up).

The lighting is terrible and I'm still 20 pounds away from my ideal weight (Liz knew that before gifting me with The Dress).

But you know what?

I adore it.

I put it on and felt like I was going to be pretty on my wedding day.

And I never thought (never, ever, ever) that I would be able to wear such a gorgeous gown on my wedding day on our microscopic budget.

And I am sooo grateful. Liz, THANK YOU. I'm so happy (and crying a little bit writing this).

Since I got the dress Sunday, I have tried it on no less than 4 times.

WHAT?!?! I had to try it one once to see if it was even close to fitting (sort of, but I am sure now that once those 20 pounds are gone – that baby's gonna fit.

And that was something that was really, really worrying me.), once to show the cat, once to show the dog, and another time to get my photo taken (and watch a little TV).

Totally normal and absolutely appropriate wedding-dress-wearings.

So Tulle Nation, whattya think?

Would you gift your dress to a stranger?

Would you wear a gifted dress?

Do you think I can lose the weight (and look less like a overstuffed sausage in lace)? Share away!

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Posted In: Ceremony, Fashion, Reception, Weddings · Tagged: DIY Wedding, dress, The Wedding Dress Project

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Comments

  1. Liz says

    June 29, 2011 at 6:29 am

    Dude, it does *not* look like you need to drop 20 lbs. for that thing. Spanx + no carbs for a week, and you’re good to go.

    If you end up losing it, that’s great too, but it looks like it should work either way with some strategic undergarments.

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  2. Liz says

    June 29, 2011 at 6:31 am

    Also? The great thing about Spanx – they suck everything in when you’re not sober enough to remember to do it yourself. NOT THAT I WOULD KNOW ABOUT THAT.

    Ahem.

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  3. tami brown {Backstage Bridal} says

    June 29, 2011 at 9:17 am

    I LOVE IT! Congrats Cris! This is such amazing news and I am so happy that you shared it. I’m actually smiling and super happy for you. It’s gorgeous and you look great. =)

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  4. KissMyTulle says

    June 29, 2011 at 9:35 am

    I’m not droping 20 lbs for the dress – I’m doing it to become healthier – the dress is just a benefit. What this photo does not show is the fact that the dress is not even CLOSE to being zipped up. But I’ll get there!

    Thank you for your sweet comments, ladies! I lurve my dress!

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  5. Nicole (@BigDayfor10K) says

    June 29, 2011 at 9:54 am

    GORGEOUS! And I think Liz is our long, lost triplet. Spanx = fab. Liz’s comment about not being sober enough to remember to suck it in = cold, hard truth!

    Congrats, Cris! Looks awesome, and good luck with the working out! I’m going to “Death By Beth” tonight and hope to start P90X soon… need to buy resistance bands, bleh.

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  6. KissMyTulle says

    June 29, 2011 at 10:09 am

    Liz + Nicole + Cris = AWESOME! WonderTripets power activate!

    Reply
  7. BrideTide says

    June 29, 2011 at 10:10 am

    STUNNING! Oh so beautiful!

    Reply
  8. KissMyTulle says

    June 29, 2011 at 10:19 am

    Thank you!!!

    Reply
  9. J (Sparkly Love) says

    June 29, 2011 at 10:41 am

    So excitingggg!!!! Are you adding anything? I tried on a dress that looked very similar to this and had an ivory sash at the waist, something like that would look so pretty with this. Not that it’s not already!

    I know you’ll lose it because you are very smart about working out and eating right. You know that it takes work and you’re willing to do the work. That’s like 90% of the battle. I can’t wait to see you in it for the wedding!

    Ps. Trying on my wedding dress is my obsession as well. That’s how you SHOULD feel about your dress!

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  10. Liz says

    June 29, 2011 at 11:10 am

    Is “sarcasm” a power? I can do that one.

    I’m also assuming it is currently hot as balls in Texas. You retain WAY more water during the summer months. So, with your reasonable plan and more figure-friendly weather, all will be 100% good.

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  11. KissMyTulle says

    June 29, 2011 at 11:54 am

    Sparkly – I’m probably adding a blue or green sash.

    Liz – If sarcasm is your power then irony is mine.

    Reply
  12. Elizabeth says

    June 29, 2011 at 11:54 am

    You look beautiful in the dress! I was so happy to meet you and The Boy, and can’t wait to hear more about your wedding. It’s been an honor to start the first dress exchange with you! Thanks Cris!

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  13. KissMyTulle says

    June 29, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    Thank you! I adore it so much and I’m so motivated now to keep counting calories and working out.

    Reply
  14. Stephanie Elizabeth {Fab You Bliss Weddings} says

    June 29, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    So gorgeous! I love the beading & lace 🙂 You look beautiful!

    Reply
  15. KissMyTulle says

    June 29, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    Thank you! I really love it.

    Reply
  16. Krissy Make Believe'N says

    June 29, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    Truly stunning. I think I would gift my dress. Especially if it went to someone very deserving (wink).

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  17. KissMyTulle says

    June 29, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    That’s what The Wedding Dress Project does! I’ll have lots more info on it as the project developes (right now we’re just ironing out some legal stuff).

    I’ll keep you posted!

    Reply
  18. Deb says

    June 29, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    Girl, you just CRACK – ME – UP!
    1. The dress looks AMAZING!
    2. You are gonna ROCK that dress on your wedding day — with not a stuffed sausage in sight!
    3. If I were marrying now, I would gift a dress and absolutely wear a gifted dress. Love the idea. Though when I got married (years ago) I would not have. Oh to be older and wiser. 🙂
    Thanks for sharing your dress with us.

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  19. KissMyTulle says

    June 29, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    Thank you!!!

    That dress is so tight on me right now that I had to hold my arms at the sides to hold the dress together (since it’s nowhere close to zipping up yet) – but! I know that if I continue working… It’ll fit in a year.

    Amen about gifting and regifting – I’ve heard from SO many people who want to gift their dresses to someone else who will love it!

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  20. Krisstin says

    June 29, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    Yay so glad you got it!! I love it! It will look so great on you for your special day 🙂

    Reply
  21. KissMyTulle says

    June 29, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    Whee!!! Thank you!

    Reply
  22. HitchdDesign says

    June 29, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    OMG!!! It’s gorgeous!!!! You are going to rock the hell out of that dress! (i’ve been off the scene for while but I just had to respond to this!!!)

    Reply
  23. KissMyTulle says

    June 30, 2011 at 9:58 am

    Thank you! I am so excited!

    Reply

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