To much fabric not enough Oomph!

This is me having an anxiety attack at a resale wedding boutique my mom took me too. 

You can't see the other rack of dresses I'm wedged between.

  

I'm not ready to start dress shopping, thinking about a design yes, but shop no. On our way home we stopped at this awesome boutique by my house that I drive by everyday http://www.bespokenbeauty.com/. It's an organic custom/handmade shop. My anxiety level went back down.

I tired on this dress to give my mom a smile, but it's not for me. I want something tighter. 

It did make me feel like a princess though.

Dress by Angels Bridal

http://www.etsy.com/people/AngelsBridalBoutique

Champagne Taste

Dress shopping is not at the top of my to-do list right now but every once and awhile if I see a bride that has a pretty dress on one of the blogs I frequently visit I'll look at the designers website. That is how I found THIS ONE! I love it! I love it! I love it! I love the details on top and I love the pattern on the bottom, the only problem is when I called the designer the price tag read $11,500. CRAP! Who is this Monique Lhuilier anyway!!!

I have 89.9% committed to making my own dress. I like the idea of walking down the isle in a dress that I designed, that is one of a kind and that has my sweat and tears into it to add to the the meaning and the whole made with love wedding experience..... So now I'm wondering.... Can I make something like this?