Finding the Perfect Vera Wang Mermaid Tulle Wedding Dress | WEDDING

I’m Cambodian and although I never thought I would get married I’ve always had it in my heart to wear a Traditional Khmer Wedding Dress” if the opportunity came along. That opportunity did come along and my heart was broken. This isn’t a sap story but I do want to share that I paid for Khmer Wedding Dress rental (from a well known Long Beach Cambodian Rental Store) and the person/business bailed. My coordinator and family members called several times during the day of my wedding they never showed up. I was super disappointed but I didn’t want it to ruin my day. Luckily I had my American White Wedding Dress from the ceremony and I wore it all day long.

Here’s the story of how I found my perfect “White American Wedding Dress”. I’ve always wanted as sleek plain minimalist dress but I ended up with the complete opposite. I tried so many dresses from small boutiques stores to expensive luxury stores but a the end of the day generic David Bridals had my perfect dress all along. I found this beautiful White by Vera Wang dress the color was off-white, the tulle with subtle unique overlapping details and minimal beading. What really sealed the deal was the PRICE!!!! I tired it on and it fit like a glove no alterations needed. What I found from dress shopping is once you try on the right one you just know. There are no tips or tricks just that magical feeling you have when you’re in it. Check out the details below.

  • Dress: White by Vera Wang Retail $1300 but I paid ~$700

  • Shoes: Call it Spring Retail $40

  • Veil: Amazon $20

THANK YOU DAVID’S BRIDAL, WHITE BY VERA WANG, CALL IT SPRING, and AMAZON FOR MAKING ME LOOK AMAZING ON ONE OF THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!

BIG THANKS TO:

Planning @halloccasions
Venue @thecasinosc
Catering @jayscatering
Photo @cassyvphoto
Hair and Make-up @jeannesandiego @salonone9
Florist @joyfulbloomsoc
DJ @soundwavepros
Cake @cakeandart

- Melissa Khoeum Barnett

Melissa Khoeum Barnett Wedding Dress

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Melissa Khoeum Barnett Wedding

Photo Credit: Cassy Velazquez

Melissa Khoeum Barnett Wedding - White by Vera Wang Dress

Photo Credit: Cassy Velazquez

Melissa Khoeum Barnett Wedding Dress

Photo Credit: Cassy Velazquez

Melissa Khoeum Barnett Dress

Photo Credit: Cassy Velazquez

Melissa Khoeum