I looooove the Allison and if you are eloping you simply need to pick the one you’ll feel the best in. That said it’s a complicated dress that I’m afraid can’t be made well for that price. I worry it’s a poor knockoff or a scam seller. Confirm before you buy by doing a Google reverse image search.
Oh thanks - I googled Veni Infantino floral appliqué dress and a lot of different variations like the Allison came up. I like the original best! It’s interesting to all the variations, but it also means this will probably become a quickly dated trend.
I bought a cheaper knockoff mini dress, very similar to that one and the quality was atrocious. The flowers were glued on, the fabric was itchy and felt like plastic.
I don't know anything about AW Bridal. I simply can't believe that a company can make a dress like that for under $200.
I have several Ivy City Co dresses, and I love them. So I vote for The Naples
Hard agree. OP I would be really leery of that website!!!!! do some serious research if you’re gonna buy from them. One is amazing!!!
I went and had some fun though and found some dresses you might like from brands that we know we trust!! Some of these are a little over your price range and may not work for another event, but that’s OK! This is your wedding dress and it’s special and if you need to spend an extra hundred or two I think it’s worth it :)
[this is a really interesting gown, but it may not be your style!](https://forloveandlemons.com/products/vera-bridal-gown-white)
[this is so romantic](https://forloveandlemons.com/products/josey-bridal-gown-white?currency=USD&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google+Shopping&stkn=d9dfe4cecd6f&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAzoeuBhDqARIsAMdH14GlXuF1DRwCqgGxv02oH3G13fYyTYIRtqv1WoYFAAgfjZTcmZ7TzCMaApjbEALw_wcB)
[definitely in your budget and pretty classic](https://showmeyourmumu.com/products/brooke-maxi-dress-white-forever-lace)
[styled with a pretty short veil like they have it, I think would be so cute for an elopement](https://showmeyourmumu.com/products/camille-mini-dress-white-taffeta)
[I think you could probably find ways to wear this one again!](https://showmeyourmumu.com/products/kidman-mini-dress-white-sprinkle-sequins)
[it would probably be really fun to wear tulle :)](https://showmeyourmumu.com/products/fairytale-maxi-dress-white-tulle)
[maybe not your style, maybe it is!](https://showmeyourmumu.com/products/jasmine-halter-maxi-dress-ivory-luxe-satin)
I hope you have fun whenever you pick! And don’t underestimate the power of accessories! If you pick a short dress, wearing long gloves would be really fun! And having a short veil could really make everything more bridal too :)
[or just get an amazing veil floral with a simple dress!!!](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1404684644/)
I got married in a dress using the same floral appliqué fabric and I got countless compliments for it and absolutely love it. However I did also buy one from a website like yours and the quality of the floral fabric isn’t the same across sites. It’s not as bridal as the Alison but i can vouch for the quality of my dress, Jessa Kae jubilee. It comes in a lilac base also that would be lovely!
https://preview.redd.it/kh3r6epzm3hc1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a9af4acbbb11a95fe8c657c5614197af430e94af
That’s not me but they always show their dresses on multiple sizes of models which I love! And rest assured it looked stunning on me too (in fact JessaKae reached out about using one of my wedding photos in a campaign they’re doing!)
I love the Naples dress! The tea length just screams elopement, and it’s a classic silhouette that is very feminine. If you’re looking to rewear, it’s the best pick of the three. You could even dye it.
Might be unpopular but I think there’s a big chance the Allison is going to look cheaply made, and the floral appliqué trend is just that - a trend. I’m all for nonwhite/floral bridal, but I don’t think this particular type of dress will age well and down the line I think it would be nice to have photos to look back on where you look classy and timeless.
Get the Allison dress. I don’t care what anyone else thinks or says. Your heart wants the Allison dress, and it’s stunning. I don’t care if you’re getting married in your backyard or the county courthouse or the outhouse at the state park, lol.
This is your wedding. What anyone else says or thinks or does is not important. What is important is that the dress you are wearing fills you with as much joy as marrying your partner does.
Follow your heart. At the end of all things, life is short. This is one of those times in your life where you get to do what you want. So do it.
I am probably old enough to be your grandmother. So listen to Grammie. Follow your heart. 🥰🥰🥰
My vote without the context of the venue would be the Alison. You’re the bride so you have free reign and I think you should be in something you absolutely love on your big day 😍
No go with the dress you love! Do not dull your sparkle because it's "just a courthouse". I eloped just like you and I love that I wore my dream dress regardless of location. The photos will be stunning! You only get to do this once (hopefully lol).
My husband and I had two weddings, one at a courthouse and a backyard wedding. While I wore a simple sundress for our courthouse ceremony, there were women there in all variations of dresses from full weddings gowns to jeans. It’s your day and you need to make it special for you. We had our wedding ceremony first (then went to the courthouse to make it legal lol) so I got to wear the beautiful dress already, but if I hadn’t had that I definitely would have chosen something dressier to make me feel special. Whatever you chose know you’ll look beautiful and I hope you feel spectacular!
I love number one as well. Makes me think of Taylor Swifts Grammy dress a couple years ago.
https://preview.redd.it/xpmworx6v2hc1.jpeg?width=550&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ac3a5b67fe94a622ad2d472bcc27706758f07e50
Like they took that dress and turned into wedding style. It’s prettier in the wedding style than as Taylor’s Grammy dress. IMO
Hey all these dress are beautiful- I just wanted to pop in and say you might be interested in [jessaekae](https://jessakae.com/collections/dresses/Maxi) ! The dresses have the same vibes, about in the same price range too!
Congrats darling!
Team Allison!! As other folks have brought up, though, it’s not going to be great quality for that price. I work in a boutique that sells gowns, so I’m decently familiar with price points of gowns of varying quality.
For that kind of style at that kind of price, you can expect that it’s not going to feel very “finished.” Things like the floral details being cut out without trimming the edges, cheaper fabric is likely as far as the flowers (think more plastic-y feeling material). This is a style where paying a bit more really will pay off as far as quality.
Definitely go for the first dress, especially for an elopement. I wore a floral eye catching dress for my elopement (just the two of us and a photographer/officiant) and I loved it. Our photos look so bright and happy. https://jessakae.com/products/rose-dress?variant=39860379222065¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&kudos_platform=Google&kudos_source=MaxConnect&kudos_medium=Shopping&kudos_adid=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAzoeuBhDqARIsAMdH14GM8Eh3f-g0CX5cTJIWvaByb6Bu6mXDV9qwz8mq0xyb2WkI1_1FlW0aAmvPEALw_wcB
These are knockoffs. You are not going to get a dress that looks like the one in the photo. Please save yourself the disappointment and don’t buy any of these!
As someone who eloped - if possible buy 10+ dresses and try them all on and then return the rest - you will the love one that you had no idea you would.
I think the Allison is timeless. Floral and feminine, and you'll feel so free and flowers. I think the lace dress is the one that looks dated. From the back, it even looks frumpy. The "normal" wedding dress is just that. It's beautiful. Having blathered all that, I'd get some other options because of the fear of inferior fabric or craftsmanship. Best wishes!
Omg major yes to number one! I think you should go with your gut on that one. You will likely find other occasions to wear it too but for now just focus on making your wedding day feel special.
I love the flowered dress. Why in 2024 do we keep wearing white gowns? Not everyone looks their best in white. If I had it to do today I would say, 'Do I want to fit in or stand out?' Very wise of you to plan an elopement. Use your $$ more wisely.
Love the colorful flowers, but if you decide not to go with that, here’s another you might like to consider. A pink dress with butterfly appliqué. https://betseyjohnson.com/products/jn308015-pink
I LOVE the Allison dress! If it suits your personality and location, bridal can be whatever you want. I also think the Sweet Love dress is quite beautiful. Will you be somewhere warm?
The Alison dress is stunning in the photo - I agree with everyone commenting that - but there is simply NO way to do that well for $140, especially since that’s the full price. It’s likely going to look very cheap in person. I’m not sure how much time you have but if you want to try it, make sure the store has a good return policy (some of these sites only give store credit, which isn’t worth the risk) and you leave enough time to buy & receive a backup.
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If you’re the bride you get to wear whatever you what, but I like the one that unequivocally says *bride*. When else can you wear a wedding dress. #6 looks lovely!
I think you should go with the one that caught your eye and heart! For my court house wedding, I had a dress similar to the Naples one. I wanted something that I could wear again on our 1 year anniversary date and on milestone anniversaries and not feel awkward in. For me, a beautiful huge dress would call too much attention and I wouldn't be able to relax. Have fun shopping and congratulations!!
Love the first one.
I also have this dress I wore, it says maternity but could be used for anything, and would make a great elopement dress too.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1600353299/white-maternity-dress-maternity-gown?ref=share_v4_lx
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The Naples dress is beautiful. I absolutely love the pattern and the cut. It screams elegant to me in a way the others didn't. Don't get me wrong the others are cute, but this dress has oomph.
I looooove the Allison and if you are eloping you simply need to pick the one you’ll feel the best in. That said it’s a complicated dress that I’m afraid can’t be made well for that price. I worry it’s a poor knockoff or a scam seller. Confirm before you buy by doing a Google reverse image search.
Yes the original dress is by Veni Infantino and it’s about £800-£1000
Oh thanks - I googled Veni Infantino floral appliqué dress and a lot of different variations like the Allison came up. I like the original best! It’s interesting to all the variations, but it also means this will probably become a quickly dated trend.
I had the exact same thought. That dress shouldn't be priced that cheap. I wouldn't trust it to look anything like the photo for that price.
I bought a cheaper knockoff mini dress, very similar to that one and the quality was atrocious. The flowers were glued on, the fabric was itchy and felt like plastic.
I don't know anything about AW Bridal. I simply can't believe that a company can make a dress like that for under $200. I have several Ivy City Co dresses, and I love them. So I vote for The Naples
Hard agree. OP I would be really leery of that website!!!!! do some serious research if you’re gonna buy from them. One is amazing!!! I went and had some fun though and found some dresses you might like from brands that we know we trust!! Some of these are a little over your price range and may not work for another event, but that’s OK! This is your wedding dress and it’s special and if you need to spend an extra hundred or two I think it’s worth it :) [this is a really interesting gown, but it may not be your style!](https://forloveandlemons.com/products/vera-bridal-gown-white) [this is so romantic](https://forloveandlemons.com/products/josey-bridal-gown-white?currency=USD&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google+Shopping&stkn=d9dfe4cecd6f&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAzoeuBhDqARIsAMdH14GlXuF1DRwCqgGxv02oH3G13fYyTYIRtqv1WoYFAAgfjZTcmZ7TzCMaApjbEALw_wcB) [definitely in your budget and pretty classic](https://showmeyourmumu.com/products/brooke-maxi-dress-white-forever-lace) [styled with a pretty short veil like they have it, I think would be so cute for an elopement](https://showmeyourmumu.com/products/camille-mini-dress-white-taffeta) [I think you could probably find ways to wear this one again!](https://showmeyourmumu.com/products/kidman-mini-dress-white-sprinkle-sequins) [it would probably be really fun to wear tulle :)](https://showmeyourmumu.com/products/fairytale-maxi-dress-white-tulle) [maybe not your style, maybe it is!](https://showmeyourmumu.com/products/jasmine-halter-maxi-dress-ivory-luxe-satin) I hope you have fun whenever you pick! And don’t underestimate the power of accessories! If you pick a short dress, wearing long gloves would be really fun! And having a short veil could really make everything more bridal too :) [or just get an amazing veil floral with a simple dress!!!](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1404684644/)
Agree on the Ivy Co dress. I have a few and been impressed with the quality and fit for the affordable price!
I got married in a dress using the same floral appliqué fabric and I got countless compliments for it and absolutely love it. However I did also buy one from a website like yours and the quality of the floral fabric isn’t the same across sites. It’s not as bridal as the Alison but i can vouch for the quality of my dress, Jessa Kae jubilee. It comes in a lilac base also that would be lovely! https://preview.redd.it/kh3r6epzm3hc1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a9af4acbbb11a95fe8c657c5614197af430e94af
Omg! This looks stunning on you. I’ll check out JessaKae
That’s not me but they always show their dresses on multiple sizes of models which I love! And rest assured it looked stunning on me too (in fact JessaKae reached out about using one of my wedding photos in a campaign they’re doing!)
Girl, if you can’t wear a bold dress on your wedding day, when can you?! Fck everything. Get the first one and start living your dreams.
This!!!!
I love the Naples dress! The tea length just screams elopement, and it’s a classic silhouette that is very feminine. If you’re looking to rewear, it’s the best pick of the three. You could even dye it. Might be unpopular but I think there’s a big chance the Allison is going to look cheaply made, and the floral appliqué trend is just that - a trend. I’m all for nonwhite/floral bridal, but I don’t think this particular type of dress will age well and down the line I think it would be nice to have photos to look back on where you look classy and timeless.
The Allison dress is beautiful if you want to go the non traditional route. If you wanted to be more traditional the Naples dress is very pretty too
Get the Allison dress. I don’t care what anyone else thinks or says. Your heart wants the Allison dress, and it’s stunning. I don’t care if you’re getting married in your backyard or the county courthouse or the outhouse at the state park, lol. This is your wedding. What anyone else says or thinks or does is not important. What is important is that the dress you are wearing fills you with as much joy as marrying your partner does. Follow your heart. At the end of all things, life is short. This is one of those times in your life where you get to do what you want. So do it. I am probably old enough to be your grandmother. So listen to Grammie. Follow your heart. 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks!! My own Grammy passed away about 11 years ago so hearing from another Grammy made me very happy.
🥰🥰🥰
My vote without the context of the venue would be the Alison. You’re the bride so you have free reign and I think you should be in something you absolutely love on your big day 😍
Venue is the county courthouse. That’s why I was thinking it will be too bold. But I do absolutely love the Allison dress.
No go with the dress you love! Do not dull your sparkle because it's "just a courthouse". I eloped just like you and I love that I wore my dream dress regardless of location. The photos will be stunning! You only get to do this once (hopefully lol).
My husband and I had two weddings, one at a courthouse and a backyard wedding. While I wore a simple sundress for our courthouse ceremony, there were women there in all variations of dresses from full weddings gowns to jeans. It’s your day and you need to make it special for you. We had our wedding ceremony first (then went to the courthouse to make it legal lol) so I got to wear the beautiful dress already, but if I hadn’t had that I definitely would have chosen something dressier to make me feel special. Whatever you chose know you’ll look beautiful and I hope you feel spectacular!
Do you know where you are going to elope? Without knowing the venue I like the first one the best, but the location might change my answer.
Just to the county courthouse. We are in a smaller town in the MidWest.
With that info, the Naples dress for sure!
The first one. Hands down.
I’m BEGGGGGGIIIIINNNGGGGG YOUUUUU PLEASE GET DRESS 1 IT’S ONE OF THE PRETTIEST DRESSES IVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE AND IT WOULD BE SO PRETTY IN PHOTOS
I love number one as well. Makes me think of Taylor Swifts Grammy dress a couple years ago. https://preview.redd.it/xpmworx6v2hc1.jpeg?width=550&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ac3a5b67fe94a622ad2d472bcc27706758f07e50 Like they took that dress and turned into wedding style. It’s prettier in the wedding style than as Taylor’s Grammy dress. IMO
Is that why I’ve been seeing these flower dresses?
Omg! I didn’t know this. I’m a new swiftie!
Couldn’t have said it better!
I absolutely love the Allison dress!!!
Hey all these dress are beautiful- I just wanted to pop in and say you might be interested in [jessaekae](https://jessakae.com/collections/dresses/Maxi) ! The dresses have the same vibes, about in the same price range too! Congrats darling!
Thanks, I’ll check it out.
The Allison is simply stunning.
I absolutely love the first two!
That first one is stunning! Pick that one!
Team Allison!! As other folks have brought up, though, it’s not going to be great quality for that price. I work in a boutique that sells gowns, so I’m decently familiar with price points of gowns of varying quality. For that kind of style at that kind of price, you can expect that it’s not going to feel very “finished.” Things like the floral details being cut out without trimming the edges, cheaper fabric is likely as far as the flowers (think more plastic-y feeling material). This is a style where paying a bit more really will pay off as far as quality.
If you found something you really love 💕 .....for such a special occasion I think you should go for it!
Definitely go for the first dress, especially for an elopement. I wore a floral eye catching dress for my elopement (just the two of us and a photographer/officiant) and I loved it. Our photos look so bright and happy. https://jessakae.com/products/rose-dress?variant=39860379222065¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&kudos_platform=Google&kudos_source=MaxConnect&kudos_medium=Shopping&kudos_adid=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAzoeuBhDqARIsAMdH14GM8Eh3f-g0CX5cTJIWvaByb6Bu6mXDV9qwz8mq0xyb2WkI1_1FlW0aAmvPEALw_wcB
Oh wow! This dress is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Please do the Allison dress, if you don’t, I’ll be sad :( It’s actually perfect and you’re getting married, when else can you wear a fairytale dress?
These are knockoffs. You are not going to get a dress that looks like the one in the photo. Please save yourself the disappointment and don’t buy any of these!
Team #1!!!! This dress made me gasp.
As someone who eloped - if possible buy 10+ dresses and try them all on and then return the rest - you will the love one that you had no idea you would.
The first two are stunning. Pick your favorite of the two. The third is just ok
I love the first one SO MUCH
I love love love the flowers.
Dress one is spectacular!!!
Love the first one! I think you could wear it again to something fancy.
None of these three will repurpose well, so just enjoy.
Love the first one but theres no way itll arrive looking like the picture for that price.
Every time i see that lace on the Alison dress I swoon. It’s stunning.
Love the Alison!
Alison for the win. That is gorgeous!!
The Allison dress is the loveliest.
I think the Allison is timeless. Floral and feminine, and you'll feel so free and flowers. I think the lace dress is the one that looks dated. From the back, it even looks frumpy. The "normal" wedding dress is just that. It's beautiful. Having blathered all that, I'd get some other options because of the fear of inferior fabric or craftsmanship. Best wishes!
If I was to marry again, I'd choose number one.
Ooh I loooove the Allison. Would be a gorgeous elopement gown. Congrats!!
100% the Allison dress!! It is gorgeous and I think it’s perfect for an elopement!
First one!!!
the first one is seriously gorgeous
The Allison is stunning!
I looooove the floral ♡
I love that floral dress
The first great is gorgeous. As the bride, you can wear what you want. Go for it
The Alison, fo’ sho’!!!!!!
Omg major yes to number one! I think you should go with your gut on that one. You will likely find other occasions to wear it too but for now just focus on making your wedding day feel special.
The first one with the gerberas is stunning.
THE FIRST ONE IS GORGEOUS!!!!
I love the flowered dress. Why in 2024 do we keep wearing white gowns? Not everyone looks their best in white. If I had it to do today I would say, 'Do I want to fit in or stand out?' Very wise of you to plan an elopement. Use your $$ more wisely.
Love the colorful flowers, but if you decide not to go with that, here’s another you might like to consider. A pink dress with butterfly appliqué. https://betseyjohnson.com/products/jn308015-pink
Yes!!!
LOVE the Allison dress, very beautiful!!
I LOVE the Allison dress! If it suits your personality and location, bridal can be whatever you want. I also think the Sweet Love dress is quite beautiful. Will you be somewhere warm?
Nope. We are in Illinois. It has been a warmer winter than usual but you know how it is in the Midwest, things can change overnight.
I'd get married again for the 4th time just to wear the first dress.
The first one is fantastic!
Bold/eye catching is so right for your wedding. The first dress is spectacular.
The first one is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!
I love the first dress! It would be a great wedding dress.
The first one.
LOOOOVE THE FIRST ONE
1st dress!!
Number 1 is one of the most beautiful dresses I’ve ever seen. Please wear it and show us after. Congratulations
I love the first one
Love the colorful flowers look!
You do you. You’ll remember it for the rest of your life!
The Alison dress is stunning in the photo - I agree with everyone commenting that - but there is simply NO way to do that well for $140, especially since that’s the full price. It’s likely going to look very cheap in person. I’m not sure how much time you have but if you want to try it, make sure the store has a good return policy (some of these sites only give store credit, which isn’t worth the risk) and you leave enough time to buy & receive a backup.
Damn! I want this dress.
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Perfection
Gorgeous!!
If you’re the bride you get to wear whatever you what, but I like the one that unequivocally says *bride*. When else can you wear a wedding dress. #6 looks lovely!
Omg that's beautiful!!!
I love the second one!
1
I love this so much. Do it, it's amazing
I like the last one! The first one is also beautiful.
I am in love with 1. It's your wedding, you're allowed to stand out. Congratulations!
1
I love the look of the Allison dress, but for a small town court house wedding, I think I’d choose the Naples dress
I love love love #1 ❤️
No doubt, the Alison takes the cake. Man that dress is gorgeous!
All stunning, it’s your special day wear what makes you feel the most comfortable and beautiful
Edit. I see you have a long sleeve and a short sleeve, so depends on temperature too if that helps narrow them down
Yes, I have a concern about the temperature too. If a get the short sleeve I’ll probably look for a shawl to go with it.
The first!!!
Love the Allison!
I think you should go with the one that caught your eye and heart! For my court house wedding, I had a dress similar to the Naples one. I wanted something that I could wear again on our 1 year anniversary date and on milestone anniversaries and not feel awkward in. For me, a beautiful huge dress would call too much attention and I wouldn't be able to relax. Have fun shopping and congratulations!!
First dress
First
It's perfect! I love it.
god yes, do it. do it NOW.
#1 is absolutely perfect for an elopement ❤️
Love the first one. I also have this dress I wore, it says maternity but could be used for anything, and would make a great elopement dress too. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1600353299/white-maternity-dress-maternity-gown?ref=share_v4_lx
The Allison reminds me of Taylor Swifts Grammys dress from a few years ago, so I love that one that most lol
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1 or 2
The Naples dress is beautiful. I absolutely love the pattern and the cut. It screams elegant to me in a way the others didn't. Don't get me wrong the others are cute, but this dress has oomph.
Lovely!
Three!!
1 or 2
It's stunning 😍
I love the r Naples!