Have you entered our $2,000 Wedding Dress Giveaway yet?  The deadline for entry is 11:59pm est January 31st (tomorrow)!

We can’t wait to call the lucky bride who wins and tell her she can choose her wedding gown from thousands of designer gowns.  Imagine wearing a Vera Wang, Monique Lhuillier, Reem Acra, or another of the over 300 designers available on our site.

If you won our Giveaway, which dress would you choose?

St. Pucchi Z220, Amsale Coco, Kenneth Pool Phoebe

Amsale A458, Priscilla of Boston Morgan, Monique Lhuillier Snow White

 

Snag extra savings!

If you’re shopping for a gorgeous designer wedding dress, now’s your chance to buy one, at an even better price.  For the next 15 days, PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com Recognized Seller Your Dream Dress is having a spotlight sale on these gorgeous gowns.

Monique Lhuillier Collette, Elizabeth Fillmore Deneuve, Anne Barge Devereaux

Anne Barge Gibson, Ines Di Santo Havana, Badgley Mischka Mimi

Romona Keveza RK287, Monique Lhuillier Hyacinth, Reem Acra Narcissus

Reem Acra Snowdrop, Vera Wang Devon, Ines Di Santo Flora

Angel Sanchez N8000, Christos Poeme, Angel Sanchez N8007

Now through February 10th, if you purchase any of the above gowns, Your Dream Dress will extend an additional 15% discount on the listed price.  Talk about savings too good to pass up!

Sandra’s amazing vision of a Vintage Floral Fantasy came true at her exquisite summer wedding. I’ve never seen more beautiful flower arrangements at a wedding – they set the scene and created an elegant, ethereal atmosphere. From the unique centerpieces at the reception, to the sweet mixed arrangements lining the pews at the church, flowers made all the difference at this celebration. If you are planning a “dreams come true” wedding, let today’s Real Wedding feature be your inspiration!

Sandra + Rodrigo | June 25, 2011 | Hollywood, California

The ceremony 

The ceremony was located at the Holy Martyrs Armenian Apostolic Church. It was a very traditional elegant ceremony. The church walkway was covered with my favorite flowers!

The reception

We chose The Taglyan Cultural Complex to host our wedding because to us, it represents a timeless elegance that we associate with weddings. When you first enter the ballroom, it just feels like a place where weddings should take place. The picturesque landscape, the elaborate ballroom, the magnificent glass ceiling all helped to convey a certain ambiance for the guests to enjoy. 

For us personally, the most enchanting part of our wedding was the flowers and the décor. The theme was a Vintage Floral Fantasy! Everything from the wedding dress, bridesmaids’ dresses, invitations, place cards, cake, dance floor, centerpieces reflected the floral dream that was the focal point of our wedding. I chose lavenders, petal pink and ivory because I thought the colors were romantic yet traditional. The flowers were vignettes going all the way down with an extensive amount of candlelight, high and low centerpieces and refluxed rose heads. The room looked like a romantic garden!

How she found her dream wedding dress

From the moment I got engaged I knew what kind of wedding dress style I wanted. Elegant, strapless, and BIG ball gown! Although I tried other styles, I knew I wouldn’t feel like a true bride if I wasn’t in my own version of a princess gown. Although I wanted a traditional look I felt like the Sunday Rose dress still had a modern edge to the traditional wedding gown. It also fit with my floral fantasy wedding theme. Till this day people still ask about my wedding gown and tell me how unforgettable it was!

How Sandra felt in her wedding dress

Glamorous, Princessy (is that even a word?), Elegant

Why Sandra decided to sell her wedding dress

I decided to sell my wedding dress because I wanted other girls to have the same experience I had, but for a fraction of what I paid. Right now my wedding dress is in its preservation box in top condition waiting for that special bride to enjoy her special moment!

Sandra’s wedding dress: Monique Lhuillier, 32278335

Photography: Couture Foto

Today’s featured wedding comes to us from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, complete with soft and airy charm and the most graceful Amy Kuschel gown made from French Chantilly lace.  With a history dating back to the 17th century, I love the grandeur and delicate detailing of the chapel where Hannah and Griffin tied the knot. Other things not to miss: the relaxed New England backdrop, the couples favorite coconut cupcakes and a bride who felt “Feminine, unique and beautiful” – I couldn’t agree more Hannah!

Hannah + Griffin | September 10, 2011 | Portsmouth, New Hampshire

The Ceremony
Portsmouth is so special to us because it was the first place we lived together as a couple.  The town has so much to offer and we knew it would be the perfect place to celebrate our wedding.  We chose South Church for the ceremony.  Built in 1636, it was Portsmouth first chapel.  The interior of the church was already so beautiful that we decided to keep our decorations minimal.  We chose a variety of simple green and purple floral arrangements, complimented by white bows, to decorate the pews, altars and doors.  It took our breath away when we saw the final results on our wedding day.

Reception Description
The classic New England hotel – Wentworth by the Sea, was exactly what we were looking for in a venue.  It was a place that our guests could relax and have fun, and still be treated to a little pampering.  We focused most of our attention on the food and drink, and let the stunning hotel take center stage.  Our guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the waterfront porch, before being escorted into the Grand Ballroom for the main event.  Tables were adorned with small tea lights and centerpieces featuring green flowers and topiary balls.  We enjoyed a delicious dinner and finished it off with our signature coconut cupcakes.  The DJ kicked up the music and we danced the night away.  It was the perfect end to a perfect day.

Hannah’s Dress Search
I had a pretty good idea of what I was looking for in a dress.  Instead of looking at EVERYTHING, I concentrated on styles that would complement my figure – mainly sheath silhouettes.  It was love at first sight when I came across the Amy Kuschel “Lauryn” gown online.  I tracked it down at a local bridal boutique and the rest is history!

How Hannah Felt In Her Dress
Feminine, Unique, and Beautiful

Why Hannah Decided to Sell Her Wedding Dress
After going back and forth about what to do with my dress, I decided that selling it made more sense than letting it sit in storage for the rest of my life.  I want someone to enjoy it as much as I did on my wedding day!

Hannah’s Dress | Amy Kuschel Lauryn
Photography | Susan Mullen Photography