Wedding Dress Shopping

Hi, Loves.

Oh-my-gosh!
Oh-my-gosh!

I’m so
excited to share this post with you all. I’m extremely excited because this is
such a special time for me and, I’ve committed that I will share my wedding
journey with you all. Now, I’d be lying if I didn’t say how much I have dreamt
of trying on and wearing a wedding dress. Most little girls dream of this time
in their lives and here I am living that out and sharing it with you. Pinch me!

I decided to
get a head start trying on dresses and seeing what I like and what I do not
like. If there is one thing I know for sure is that I want to look the most
beautiful I’ve ever looked on my wedding day.

Here’s a
true story: When my fiancé and I just started dating, I found myself giddily
looking at wedding dresses. Yes, I was that smitten by his charm. They say when
you know, you know. I saw this gorgeous wedding dress fromEssense of Australiaand I remember saying to my best friend (I was visiting her at
the time), I’m going to marry L in this dress.

Fast forward
to after our engagement, it was a natural fit that I go ahead and tried onEssense Designs dresses. I decided to check out their luxury line,Martina Liana. I absolutely love the elegance, glamour, and exquisite style of
each dress in this line. The details are so romantic and timeless; it’s so my
taste and style. I’m looking for the dress that speaks to elegance and one that
will stand the test of time. I want my kids and grandkids to someday look at my
wedding dress photos and laud at how fab their mom/grand-mom looked on her
wedding day. Their dresses can also be altered to fit any and every
bride-style, taste and texture.

So without further ado, let’s get into talking
about each of these beautiful dresses I tried on.


First up
is this gorgeousIllusion Lace Long-Sleeved Wedding Gown (style 870).
It was the first dress I tried on and I instantly felt emotional. It was all
the emotions of oh-my-gosh this dress is absolutely gorgeous, fit like a glove
and, I’M GETTING MARRIED feeling. I honestly now understand how and why wedding
dress shopping is so emotional yet fulfilling. I love the illusion-lace
neckline that blends perfectly with my skin tone. The romantic sleeves gives a
perfect vintage touch and the sweetheart neckline add the right about of sexy.
The lace work on this dress took my breath away. The fit was perfect for my curves;
I felt so glam in it. I also admire the beautiful scallop hem details and it
extended on to the train. This dress y’all spells-romance, class, vintage, and
glamour.

Next up is this beautifulRomantic Princess Style Wedding Gown(style 950). Now,
we all want to be or feel like a princess at some point in our lives and if
it’s going to be one occasion, it’s going to be on my wedding day. Once I tried
on this dress, I instantly had a Cinderella moment. I wanted to twirl in the
boutique with imaginary music, lights, and beautiful decor- wait, that’ll be my
wedding day right? A girl can dream and that I did. I loved the flow, the
beaded shoestring straps, and the dramatic train-yes to a dramatic train. It
was so easy to wear, the movement and flow was absolutely wonderful and that’s
why this made my top five.

This next dress you guys is one I unexpectedly fell in love with-Lace Wedding Gown With High Neckline(style
948)
. When the stylist brought this as an option, I wasn’t sure but as soon
as she helped me get into the dress and zipped the back, I lost it. Again,
another one that fit like a glove. While I absolutely loved the lace details, I
initially thought it didn’t have enough movement but man was I proven wrong.
Forget feeling like a princess, I felt like a star in this dress. I love the
high neckline, which really shows off my shoulders, mixed with the plunging
sweetheart neckline. The back has gorgeous buttons that run along the line, off
the illusion-tulle. The train spread beautifully into a perfect peacock shape.
The lace work on this dress literally took my breath away    

Next up
is thisCrepe Wedding Dress With Side Cut Outs(style 921). I’m
going to call this my wildcard. Like I said earlier, I went into my first
fitting with an open mind and this dress, looking at it on the hanger didn’t
quite look like a dress I would try it.  I tried it on and fell in love
with it. Honestly, It’s in my top two. I love the pretty lace straps and the
deep sweetheart neckline cut. The upper part of this dress was perfect for me
because it accentuate my favorite body areas-my shoulders, arms, hips, and
bust. I love the simple elegance it carried and how beautiful the mixture of
fabric tied together. It also had a stretch to it that made it super
comfortable and move-able.

The last
dress I wanted to share with you guys is thisElegant Off-The-Shoulder
Wedding Gown
(style 955). My awesome stylist convinced me to try on
something bohemian glam and I did. You guys!! how gorgeous? I love that the
tulle emphasized a ball gown feel while still embodying the bohemian vibe I
hoping for. One of the coolest things about this dress is that the sleeves are
detachable. In essence, you can add or take away any sleeving you want. If I
wanted a very glam sleeve, I could get beaded one. That’s one of the beauty of
Martina Liana dresses, you can get whatever your heart desire.

Now that
you’ve seen my top five picks fromMartina Liana, which one
do you like the best and which one would seem more fitting for walking down the
aisle? Let me know below in the comments section.


I had such a great time atBlush
Bridal Couture
trying on these dresses.
The staff was amazing and really helpful. They made me feel so welcome and that
added to the excitement of my wedding. I really hope you enjoyed this post. For
all of my bride-to-be’s go ahead and check outEssense of Australia and this beautifulMartina Lianaline. Check them out onFacebookandInstagramas well. If you know of any soon to be brides,
share this post with them, too.

Till next time ya’ll.

xoxo

Keyma.

This post was made possible by Martina Liana. All choices and opinions
are 100% my own.

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