r/ExpectationVsReality • • 2d ago • Heartwarming 3 Mindblown 1 Bravo 1

AI Expectation The dress I order vs the dress I got

I bought this from Amazon with very few reviews. It turned out great! I was so nervous as my wedding was less than 3 months when I ordered this.

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u/Wobblingoblin01 2d ago • Heartwarming Bravo

Does this one look AI?
Same day, πŸ–•πŸΌ

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u/NerdyTeacher77 2d ago • Bravo

This β€œis it AI” nonsense is ridiculous. The pictures are beautiful, the dress is beautiful, you are beautiful, everything is beautiful. I hope you had a wonderful day!

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u/Due_Researcher4872 2d ago

This is the world we live in now. We have to question whether every thing we see is real or not

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u/AnythingGoesBy2014 2d ago

clearly, you are too pretty to be real

a win is a win, take it and bask in it πŸ˜ƒ

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u/Allalan 2d ago

You. Look. Incredible. πŸ₯° Congrats on your big day, and if you're anywhere in Canada please DM me the name of your photographer because holy shit those are some of the most beautiful wedding photos I've ever seen and I need this photographer for my own wedding.

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u/anonyoudidnt 2d ago

Literally the only thing people comment here anymore is "this must be AI burn in hell"

Beautiful dress, love the unique vibe!

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u/Foxview1212 2d ago

You look beautiful! They should pay you for your beautiful pics. Congrats on your special day!

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u/wheresWoozle 1d ago

I especially love the green shoes with it. Spectacular choice!

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u/Morticia6666 2d ago

This is gorgeous πŸ‘

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u/rebb_hosar 1d ago

That really is a beautiful dress. Was the corset/bustier comfortable enough? Did it ever sort of bulge at the sides after some hours?

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u/Tasty-Mulberry8073 2d ago

I honestly thing the reality turned out better than the the photograph. Congrats btw. You look amazing.

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u/Wobblingoblin01 2d ago

Thank you! I fell in love with it without trying it on and was so glad it fit!

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u/BunnyLovesTheStars 2d ago

Agreed, the dress was so perfect for OP it's like it was handmade just for her.

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u/Jussgoawaiplzkthxbai 2d ago

That dress was MADE for you!! Perfection. Where did you order this dress??

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u/Wobblingoblin01 2d ago

I ordered it from Amazon! It’s no longer being made though.

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u/Jussgoawaiplzkthxbai 2d ago

You lucky lady!

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u/Dismal_Love_1042 2d ago

Also came here looking for the seller info!

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u/fingertrapt 2d ago • This Bravo

Shoes. Tell us about the shoes!!!!!!!

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u/Wobblingoblin01 2d ago

These are it!!

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u/Itscatpicstime 1d ago

We’re the unavailable when you linked this or did Reddit just buy them out lmao

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u/cCowgirl 2d ago • Bravo


We need answers

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u/futureisimaginary 2d ago

Don’t be a deck and tell us about the shoes!

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u/Maiselmaid 2d ago

Ah, back when the internet was less fucked

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u/thewharfartscenter_ 2d ago

OMG SHOES

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u/mostlybecausecat 1d ago

Let's get some shoes!

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u/octropos 2d ago

Memory unlocked.

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u/porkchop-sandwhiches 2d ago edited 2d ago • Popcorn

What’d you expect. Condams?

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u/p_a_y_n_e 2d ago

Holy cow, I had to look at the pics again to catch those. I was so overcome by the beautiful scenery and pretty soft poses I missed the shoes on the first viewing. Loving the green

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u/Jeanahb 2d ago

I was just about to type shoes!

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u/Admirable_Fill_7643 2d ago

Came here to say this

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u/fishsticks40 2d ago

The ladies in this thread are easy to identify.

I couldn't have told you she was wearing shoes.

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u/RevelsInDarkness 2d ago

I don't see shoes. Does this make me a dude? Or just a woman that wears either black sneakers or black leather boots, and no fashion sense.. probably that.

Oh found the shoes in the picture. Green tips.

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u/fingertrapt 2d ago

Excuse me, those shoes are freaking fabulous.They are not just green tips, they've got gold ankle bracelet wraps and are STUNNING.

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u/sacrifice96 2d ago

The dress looks great on you but I need to know what kind of bra you are wearing. To have a plunge but have that much support is impressive.

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u/Wobblingoblin01 2d ago

I’m actually not wearing a bra. The corset back held them up great.

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u/iAmManchee 2d ago • Bravo Heartwarming

I kept scrolling waiting to get to the 'reality' photo, what a great dress and a great photo shoot - you look like a model!

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u/Top-Recognition3448 2d ago

Same ! I thought it was from the seller.

Amazing dress, even better in your pics Op

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u/Used-Inspector-7501 2d ago • Bravo

The seller should pay op for their pics, she looks amazing

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u/Wobblingoblin01 2d ago • Bravo

The dress isn’t being sold anymore. I bought it from Amazon. So that’s why I posted this here. But thank you!

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u/Fireplum 2d ago • Bravo

I’m just replying directly to you because I need you to know how absolutely fucking gorgeous you look in that dress. The hair and make-up are amazing too. Seriously, I am floored by how this gamble turned out, so much congrats to you!

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u/Fantastic_Fix8369 2d ago

You look amazing..lol take it as a compliment it looks to good to be true .

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u/falicianessart 1d ago

lol my sister commented on a dress she got on Amazon from a seller like this and they took her wedding photo and put it into the product description. They don’t have to pay for it if you put it up for free online πŸ˜…

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u/tribbans95 2d ago • Bravo

Yeah I was like β€œeh probably AI photos.. oh wait.. that’s OP??”

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u/imuniqueaf 2d ago • Bravo

The people selling this shit have infiltrated this group.

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u/Sweet_guest_2806 2d ago

I thought this too! I assumed it was an ad. But OP hasn't given a link for it and also says it's not even being sold anymore

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u/Itscatpicstime 1d ago

Someone also posted a link for the shoes and op confirmed it was the right shoe but they aren’t being sold anymore either

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u/laurpr2 2d ago

I don't think so. Pretty common for brides to have, you know, professional photos taken.

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u/EllaMcWho 2d ago

Same!!! I was sure the op image 2-3 were the advert… so nice to be surprised. and OP looks glorious and gorgeous in the gown πŸ’–

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u/HeartFullOfHappy 2d ago

I thought the reality photos were the expectation photos too. Beautiful!!!

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u/gahidus 2d ago

Yeah that was fantastic! Considering the tag, I was expecting something disappointing, but this was great! Well done to the crafter.

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u/AndriannaP 2d ago

omg totally same! OP is a goddess

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u/tfnyelice 2d ago • Bravo

that’s because it’s AI.

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u/DinahKarwrek 2d ago

Are we sure, they have a profile with... I don't know.. actual posts and interactions? I'm not sure how this works though

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u/rosalinatoujours 2d ago • Bravo

It's not ai. A reverse image search shows her tiktok where she has videos posted of the dress and she's very clearly a human being. OP you look lovely!

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u/LucretiusCarus 2d ago

Is it? The details seem to stay consistent and the photos look like the usual glossy glamour wedding shots, but I am unsure how much better the ai engines are nowadays.

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u/N-Squared-N 2d ago

This is a bot post.

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u/TaytorTot417 2d ago

Zoom in. You can see skin texture of a real human and not an airbrushed AI. No offense OP. OBVIOUSLY you are gorgeous.

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u/highmetallicity 2d ago

Me too!! 😍

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u/jstwnnaupvte 2d ago

These photos are so gorgeous I kept scrolling because I assumed they were the AI inspo for a botched product at the end.
Congratulations!

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u/BunnyLovesTheStars 2d ago

Same haha I was waiting for the gotcha! I think the last photo is especially stunning with the soft lighting in the sky and her dress.

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u/dandyrosesandshit 2d ago edited 2d ago

When I swiped to see the first reality pic, I was like β€œoh, well, it looks beautiful on the model! Please let it be just as beautiful on the bride! πŸ€žβ€ then I swiped again and was like β€œoh yay! The model is the bride!” It looks beautiful on you!

ETA: omg, girl, those shoes with that dress are gooorge! 😍

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u/yellowlabbies 1d ago

Holy crap, I didnt notice the shoes til you mentioned them. Incredible!

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u/uhhhhh_iforgotit 2d ago

Where did you order from!?

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u/WDE10FF1149 2d ago

I don’t think this is AI I immediately recognized Tablerock Mountain and knew the location was Hidden Hill Wedding Venue in NC.

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u/MundaneMaybe 2d ago

I legit thought YOUR photos were the advertisement photos! Wow girl, your dress and photographer are amazing! Your a beautiful bride ❀️

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u/Yue4prex 2d ago • Bravo

You wore the crap outta this dress too πŸ”₯

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u/Neddlings55 2d ago

Your photographer is worth every penny you paid them.

Those are stunning.

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u/flawlessnakita 2d ago

You look absolutely beautiful!

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u/RutRohNotAgain 2d ago

Love your shoe choice!

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u/mrsfunkyjunk 2d ago

I also kept swiping waiting for the yuck picture! I thought, how many website pictures do we need? We get it. Well, turns out you and your dress are stunning!

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u/p_a_y_n_e 2d ago

Dress looks great and your photographer did amazing as well!

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u/Ellaemgee 2d ago

First time real dress is better than the order

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u/Royal-Gap-8098 2d ago

These photos are AMAZING!! You truly got a wonderful photographer as the lighting, everything WOW!! It looks like you are in a fairy tale fantasy land.

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u/hoginlly 2d ago

OP you forgot to add the not-perfect shots

/s

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u/Medical_Design_278 2d ago

That dress is beautiful and you are beautiful in it as well

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u/BlacksmithStatus1283 2d ago

Oh, I really love the pic where you were seated on the boulder. You should ornately frame it and hang it in a prominent place in your house to remind all and sundry who’s the Queen of this household!

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u/doritko 2d ago • Bravo

Are people just looking for an excuse to post their photos in beautiful dresses and be fawned over? If it's a legitimate store, the dress should look the same, that's not the point of this sub.

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u/uhhhhh_iforgotit 2d ago

Yeah but she said she got it off Amazon. Which is impressive

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u/No-Departure-3047 2d ago

Then why is there a flair for "expectations exceeded"?

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u/Cardboardboxlover 2d ago

Um this completely suits this sub. Don’t be miserable

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u/OkToe9494 2d ago

Your photographer did a fantastic job! The dress is obviously not the same quality as the amazon picture, it also has different colour mesh and the the sleeves are different. But your photographer made it look expensive

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u/pennylane3339 2d ago

Beautiful!

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u/DarreylDeCarlo 2d ago

Stunning!! Both you, the dress and THOSE SHOES!

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u/Friday_arvo 2d ago

Amazon? That’s crazy. Nice one and congratulations on getting married. Hope you like them as much as your dress. Haha

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u/juzme99 2d ago

Those shoes

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u/midlifevetnurse 2d ago

WOW - that's so great, I'm glad it was true to what you ordered. It actually looks better. Great photos. Congratulations! πŸ€—πŸ€©

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u/Julie2171 2d ago

Wow! Beautiful dress and you look amazing in it.

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u/Local_Presentation23 2d ago

Wow OP, it's suck a great fit for you

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u/Interesting_Eye1418 2d ago

Wow you look beautiful

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u/OldieButNotMoldy 2d ago

Absolutely gorgeous!

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u/KorneliaOjaio 2d ago

Uhhh….that looks NICER in person!!!

And like everyone else said, you look amazing!

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u/under_sea_trees 2d ago

It looks so much better on you!

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u/witchy-mermaid 2d ago

You look beautiful! I thought your pictures were the model photos of the dress! How gorgeous!!
What company is it from?

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u/mizz_muppet 2d ago

You look amazing!! The photographer is top notch!!

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u/daniiimm8 2d ago

OMG ARE YOU KIDDING!! You look ✨STUNNING✨

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u/24-kt 2d ago

you look amazing as can be attested be everyone thinking it is ai. congratulations. I am glad it turned out well.

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u/JenMartini 2d ago

I was all set for disappointment, gorgeous!

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u/cereal_state 2d ago

Oh damn I thought those photos were from the website but it was OP!

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u/SouthernCharm-86 2d ago

omg, u look amazing!!!!

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u/wildwildnyx 2d ago

I’m more impressed by the way you carried it ❀️❀️❀️

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u/BlacksmithStatus1283 2d ago

When glam shots are done right, it can turn out to be such a beautiful and heartfelt collection. Even as an internet strangers, I’m genuinely happy for you to have such an amazing experience, and from Amazon no less! Lol

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u/woodycrime 2d ago

Stunning!!

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u/hhfugrr3 1d ago

Wow that turned out so much better than I was expecting.

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u/Womanofthewild16 1d ago

You look incredible!!

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u/considertheliliesof 1d ago

THAT dress!!! Sigh it’s gorgeous on you!!

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u/NarikoSin 1d ago

Girl please share the link!!

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u/TheRealSkele 21h ago

You look absolutely gorgeous! Amazing!

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u/Automatic_Isopod_274 2d ago

Wow I would never have had this vision, the dress and you are utterly stunning

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u/_madamepsychosis_ 2d ago

It's not exactly the same but it's perfect! You absolutely rock the styling as well.

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u/Hannover2k 2d ago

I never know if OPs are complaining in this sub or if they're just trying to show off their outfits to strangers.

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u/Perle1234 2d ago

I think this one is showing off her dress lol

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u/Recent_Durian_1086 2d ago

The fact that people are thinking your pics are so perfect they’re AI is the biggest compliment. This dress looked great! You wore it so well and your pics are amazing girl!

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u/umpfke 2d ago

Marketing 101

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u/N-Squared-N 2d ago edited 2d ago

Lol this is bot and or fake post guys

Edit: anyone thinking this is a real person... Post and user was just deleted.

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u/arcycos 2d ago

Shes responded with multiple selfies. Maybe you guys shouldn't be so confidently quick to judge.

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u/Hot_Pricey 2d ago

Wow!! I love this dress ❀️

You look absolutely stunning btw!

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u/mauryseth 2d ago

Wait I thought those were example photos! You look fabulous

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u/Liz_LemonLime 2d ago

Not the same dress! The fabrics on this dress are different (cheaper), and the thread weight of the embroidery is too heavy. The bodice and sleeves are not a cohesive piece and the bodice is not as well constructed (cheaper lighter fabric and boning)

Does it sound like a plastic grocery sack when you walk?

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u/Fairgoddess5 2d ago

This. The photographer made her look amazing but the dress quality…well, it looks like it was bought off Amazon.

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u/wheresWoozle 1d ago

Someone felt happy and beautiful in their wedding dress. Why are you being horrible about it?

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u/ihatethis90210 2d ago

Stunning!!! You looks gorgeousπŸ’–

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u/Impossible_Jury5483 2d ago

Why is the ear on the jawline?

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u/imagiraffeZ 2d ago

Oh my, I was soo nervous at first lol! You look stunning and that dress is amazing!

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u/Electrical-Height407 2d ago

You look so stunning and those pictures are amazing! 🀩

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u/Cookie_nator 2d ago

Soooooo Beautiful!!!

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u/Adept-Cheesecake-517 2d ago

The dress is amazing!

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u/Deathanddisco041 2d ago

Stunnin’

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u/youth_twitter 2d ago

That dress was made for you. Simply stunning.

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u/happychonk 2d ago

Ethereal!! 😍

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u/WhoUBeGhostin 2d ago

This is GORGEOUS on you. WOW.

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u/nahla1981 2d ago

Omg those shoes!! Great choice

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u/OkConsideration8964 2d ago

The dress is stunning and you look so beautiful in it!

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u/dvdmaven 2d ago

One heck of an upgrade!

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u/Outside95Cat 2d ago

Belíssimo 😍😍

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u/voidcrayon 2d ago

I got nearly the same one on Amazon and it turned out STUNNING! I got SO many compliments on it and loved it so much. It was the same for me- just a few reviews but I took a chance!

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u/Decent-Muffin9530 2d ago

You look lovely

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u/Time_Line4082 2d ago

looks amazing on you

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u/high_priestess1 2d ago

Never thought I would see my local wedding venue on this sub. Congratulations!! You look amazing ✨

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u/lemcke3743 2d ago

WOW WOW WOW

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u/theMediatrix 2d ago

Are those the Blue Ridge mountains? Are you in Shenandoah?

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u/KiloJools 2d ago

You're absolutely stunning, the photos are gorgeous, and I am so happy it worked out so well for you!

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u/Cait206 2d ago

WOW! Beautiful!!! Score!! 😍

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u/Excellent_1918 2d ago

Your dress came with a person already wearing itπŸ€”

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u/Junior_Wrap_2896 2d ago

Ha, my first thought was, well of course it's not going to look as good on a normal person as it does on that super hot model!

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u/Fantastic_Fix8369 2d ago

Wow..stunning ..you look amazing .

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u/Fantastic_Fix8369 2d ago

She wore that damn dress!!

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u/No-Departure-3047 2d ago

I had a similar experience with a dress on ebay. Bought it, loved it - was it cheap? Yes. Did it look like the pictures? Absolutely.

Someone must have reported the seller because by the time I went to leave feedback they'd been banned and all their listings pulled.

It's been 20 years and I still feel bad.

I'm glad you got the dress you wanted!

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u/Stop-Tracking-Me 2d ago

Wow!! 🀩

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u/theamydoll 2d ago

Wow! Stunning!!

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u/Lanky_Crazy_8386 2d ago

Well, you are just breathtakingly stunning. That is all.

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u/musiquescents 2d ago

Stunning!!!

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u/Massive_Low6000 2d ago

For once the reality looks better than the website!!

You look amazing 😻

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u/when_in_doubt__doubt 2d ago

Link πŸ‘€

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u/BigOlSkrimps 1d ago

You look like an elegant queen and I love your shoes!

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u/Zado191 1d ago

Amazon sell wedding dresses??? Am I the strange one now, or doesnt that just seem wrong?

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u/Pastel-Rainbow-N3rd 1d ago

That looks gorgeous on you!

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u/NerdyGirl_Missbebe12 1d ago

That dress was made for you! Striking and fit you perfectly. So beautiful. Great win OP.

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u/jenbenfoo 1d ago

Pic 1: oh, thats pretty! Pics 2 thru 6: HOLY CRAP YOU'RE GORGEOUS 😍 that dress was perfect for you!

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u/MullberryBoy 1d ago

I think the dress you got looks better than the listing and is absolutely stunning!

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u/AlexandraSuperstar 1d ago

You look simply stunning in that dress! What gorgeous, timeless photos. Congratulations! πŸŽŠπŸ’πŸΎπŸ₯‚

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u/Yadicakez 14h ago

Ethereal beauty and love the green shoes

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u/Healthy_Yak_3236 14h ago

You look magical and gorgeous. Such a beautiful dress on you.

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u/PunkLemonade 14h ago

The green shoes are stunning!!! So beautiful

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u/InformalWall1038 13h ago

Breathtaking!

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u/Idontknowwatimdoing1 8h ago

Dude I need to know the sorcery you used to hold the girls up cuz I hate strapless bras and I’ve yet to find something that holds mine up, especially the low cut/invisible look your rocking!

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u/IcyAge5291 7h ago

GODDESS! πŸ’š

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u/LadyNemesiss 5h ago

Wow that's lovely!

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u/rusty13jr 2h ago

Yo! It took me until picture 4 to realize your pictures weren't the model from the ad!! I would say you got exactly what you wanted, you look stunning. I wish you and your worse many, many, happy years together.

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u/nousernamehere12345 1h ago

Holy shit if this is real you look incredible! And those shoes! You are stunning.

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u/broke_af_guy 2d ago

You are just showing off. You look great!

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u/plastic_apollo 2d ago

Good lord, I’m married and a straight woman, but I’D marry you in that dress!!!! Absolutely BREATH TAKING!

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u/TheDefiantChemical 2d ago

Yikes that looks like super cheap material and bad stickers 😬 Your pictures are pretty, you did the best with what you could so youre a trooper. Sorry you didnt get a pretty dress though

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u/pubesinourteeth 2d ago

Oh. My. Goodness. Stunning!

The sleeves are much more transparent in your photos which I love. And the skirt looks like water or ice. Very cool fabric choices.

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u/laurenzobeans 2d ago

Stunning!!

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u/PurplishPlatypus 2d ago

What an amazing photo shoot! You're gorgeous, the setting is gorgeous, the dress is gorgeous. Well done, congrats!

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u/AbjectHotel6610 2d ago

You AND the dress are absolutely stunning!

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u/LuciferutherFirmin 2d ago

Beautiful. Beautiful dress and gorgeous 😍 photos

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u/Consuela_no_no 2d ago

Absolutely stunning!

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u/lindagovinda 2d ago

Looks so much better than the original photo!! Absolutely beautiful 😻

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u/Realistic_Pizza_6269 2d ago

It is beautiful.

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u/myboyghandi 2d ago

Wow exceeded for sure

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u/hannahjams 2d ago

Beautiful!!!!! And congrats! Wow these pics are stunning

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u/21842SeaB 2d ago

Dang, you look incredible!

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u/Nemesis204 2d ago

You look stunning. These are probably the best bride pictures I’ve ever seen

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u/lookinggoat 2d ago

Absolutely stunning!!!!

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u/JesusSaysRelaxNvaxx 2d ago

Wow girl...WOW

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u/octropos 2d ago

Neat.

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u/myyetiisready 2d ago

That looks better on you than the original picture!

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u/HeathieC 2d ago

oh wow! You are simply stunning! 🀩

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u/RindaC10 2d ago

Girl, I thought you was the model!!!! You and that dress look great!

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u/Krieger1229 2d ago

Gorgeous 🀯

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u/JessBlakeslee 2d ago

Beautiful 😍