Okay, so I’ve been obsessed with this idea of a purple mermaid wedding dress for ages. I mean, who doesn’t want to look like a glamorous sea goddess on their big day, right? So, I finally decided to just go for it and make my dream dress a reality.
First things first, I needed to find some inspiration. I spent hours scrolling through wedding dress websites. I looked at mermaid bridesmaid dresses, prom dresses, even homecoming dresses – anything to get a feel for the shape and style I was after. I noticed that one-shoulder dresses were really popular, and I thought that could be a cool, modern twist on the mermaid look. I saw some stuff on shops like Dillards, but honestly, it is very expensive, and nothing felt quite “me.”
Then, I started thinking about the color. I knew I wanted purple, but what shade? I looked at a bunch of fall wedding guest dresses on Lulus for color ideas. They had some gorgeous jewel tones that I really liked. And let me tell you, I tried on so many purple dresses at various stores, but they were either too dark or too bright, not the right one for me.
Next up, the fabric. This was tricky. I needed something that would drape beautifully but also hold its shape. I went to every fabric store in my area, feeling up different materials, and asking the staff, they were like, “What are you making?” I just said, “It is a surprise.” I eventually found this amazing, shimmery fabric that looked like it was made of crushed amethysts, the right color, and the right texture. It was perfect!
Now for the actual making of the dress. I dusted off my old sewing machine and got to work. I sketched out my design, a classic mermaid silhouette with a sweetheart neckline and that one-shoulder detail I loved. I even thought about adding a jacket, like those mother-of-the-bride dresses I saw on David’s Bridal, but decided against it in the end.
- Cutting the fabric: This was the scariest part! I measured everything at least five times before I made a single snip.
- Sewing the bodice: Getting the fit right on the bodice was a real challenge. I had to rip out seams and redo them more times than I can count.
- Creating the mermaid tail: This was the fun part! I used a ton of tulle to give the tail volume and that dramatic, flowing look.
- Adding the details: I hand-sewed tiny beads and crystals onto the bodice and along the shoulder strap to give it some extra sparkle.
It took weeks of work, a few minor meltdowns, and a whole lot of coffee, but I finally finished it. And you know what? It was even more beautiful than I had imagined. It fit like a glove, and the color was absolutely perfect. It is my type. I felt like a true mythical creature in it, like a princess from the deep sea who decided to come on land to meet his *.
I can’t wait to wear this dress on my wedding day. It is a dream come true, and I made it all happen with my own two hands, so I am excited and feel a sense of achievement. It just goes to show that you can achieve anything you set your mind to, even if it’s creating your own totally unique, absolutely stunning purple mermaid wedding dress.
