I gave my traditional gown a beachy train.

[aruba-sunsets]

I wanted my wedding dress to be (traditional) formal looking - lacy and beaded! But, also wanted it to have a beach feel. All the beach wedding gowns I tried on were either too plain or too casual. (We planned a beach ceremony, and a formal reception at the resort pool deck. The guys would be wearing tuxedos.) So, to the horror of the seamstress who altered my gown, I had the lining of the train removed, leaving only the lace overlay. It was exactly what I wanted. It really did make the whole dress! Sometimes you have to dare to be different.

 

(Pic 1 - on magazine model.   Pic 2 -my gown on me.)

 

[hermosahoops]

The links don't work, could you put the pictures in a post?

[aruba-sunsets]

Sorry.

 

 

[*Linds*]

I like this look a lot!

[d&r2010]

That's really pretty, great idea!  I also like the idea that it's lighter weight.

[magirl]

very nice it thinkits great!

[MayBride2010]

great idea!! I wore a Maggie gown that has just the lace part for the train and it looked so beautiful in the sand.

[dmkn77]

Great job! That looks really great!

[karyan]

fantastic idea! I'm not a fan of a train, but I really like that

[jenandmark]

It turned out great!