Help finding a perfect wedding dress?

Anna

I'm trying to find a wedding dress with long lace sleeves. I really like these two:

http://www.dreambridaldress.com/wedding-dress-with-sleeves/sleeve013.html
http://www.eastbridal.com/wedding-dress-style/long-sleeves-wedding-dress/plus-size-a-line-strapless-neckline-chapel-train-off-the-shoulder-lace-sleeves-white-wedding-dress-sgwd0005.html

but both those companies don't seem reputable. And other more well known companies just seem to have lace jacket style coverups for older brides. I know david's bridal will attach long lace sleeves to any sleeveless dress, but the pictures of their sleeves didn't look very good.

I'm 5'10'' and a size 14. So a little overweight, but I don't really need a huge cover up dress. I just have a scar on my upper arm from a skiing accident that I'd be more comfortable if it was covered up. And I think those two dresses look classy, yet sexy.

Thanks!
I was concerned about those companies because reviews I found said that the dress wouldn't arrive, or would be low quality.
Those Casablanca dresses look really nice! There's a retailer about 30 miles from me, I'll definitely go try them on. I couldn't ever find the brand name on the sites I was looking at. Thanks!

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You write: Help finding a perfect wedding dress?

Go actually try on gowns, please! The only way to find the perfect dress? Go try on gowns. That is the only way to tell which is the most flattering to your individual body type.

This is a major purchase. Don't order online. Actually go try on dresses. See the quality with your own eyes before purchasing.

If you are a mature bride, you can consider evening gowns and mother-of-bride gowns too. Often, a mature bride will prefer a more sophisticated look.

I have chosen to buy my wedding dress online?

ashruuutt

I'm curious as to what type of dress would look good on my body:
I'm 5'1,
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/424882_3142240448575_1641870087_2738625_1176636397_n.jpg

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Go to a store and try some on, even if you don't plan to buy one there. You might find out you like a silhouette you didn't expect to like. Plus, wedding dresses run really small. When I was shopping for my dress, I wore a size six, but all the dresses that fit were a size 10.

If I had to guess, though, I think a mermaid or an a-line with lace sleeves would look gorgeous.

For example:
http://www.duduta.com/mermaid-trumpet-scalloped-edge-half-sleeve-floor-length-natural-wedding-dresses-with-lace.html

Or

http://rasputinmataram.com/2011/03/31/mermaid-wedding-lace-dress-for-bridal-white-gown/mermaid-wedding-lace-a-dress-for-bridal-white-gown/

Or

http://www.loveinbridal.com/mermaidtrumpet-short-lace-sleeves-sweetheart-embroidery-satin-floor-length-wedding-gown-wd-1533.html

Or

http://www.china-dresses-wholesale.com/Trumpet-Mermaid-Strapless-Chapel-Train-Satin-Organza-Lace-Wedding-Dresses-With-A-Wrap-2013.html

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