A couple of people have told me to write about Vera Wang’s new line for David’s Bridal. Today, I finally found the time to do so. Good news for those fashion-forward brides on a budget–Vera launched a more affordable line called White that is only available in David’s Bridal stores. Vera Wang is known for her amazing workmanship and innovative designs. Can I also gush over those cute headpieces and belts that are also for sale, by the way! And although these dresses can only be purchased in the States, I’ve heard a couple of stories of brides just ordering them through friends abroad and having it shipped here for alterations–FYI, this is actually what I did for my own gown–not a bad idea if you ask me! With a price range of $600-$1,300, you’ll be walking in a Vera.
Have a wonderful weekend lovelies!
Photos from: Vera Wang and David’s Bridal
Hi! I was about to do the same thing. Buy a Vera for David’s online and have a friend bring it here in Manila because I didn’t have the time anymore to go there myself. But then when I was reading the reviews, most of the not-so-good comments are the same – the gowns are poorly-made. The seams, edges are rough or odd, fabric looks cheap. (Hence, the affordable price I guess) Although there are still great reviews I don’t want to take a risk of buying a gown that has problems that will be difficult to fix since having them altered here will already be a risk. I decided to have my gown made by a local designer.
Dear Via,
Thanks for sharing your input on the matter. I also did some research on the gowns and it seems like a lot of people still have so many good things to say about it. I understand why some people would say it’s a disappointment, in reality of course it won’t compare to the true-blue Vera collection, workmanship and fabric wise (theres probably a $6000 gap in the price range between the two collections). But for the price you are paying for the WHITE collection, I think it is very reasonable and the quality is actually very good. Going through wedding discussion boards such as http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/all-white-by-vera-wang-brides-show-us-your-dresses was really helpful in seeing that these gowns are still to die for! I still wouldn’t mind wearing one of them.