Danielle Frankel + Dana Harel Dresses

Hi! I’m deciding between a Danielle Frankel dress and a Dana Harel piece from a her new collection that is doing the trunk show right now at Mark Ingram! I’m having a hard time deciding and would love some thoughts on each and the process working with the brands.

Danielle Frankel - the Henrietta! I do think I would slightly customize it. If you have worn it or seen it in person, what did you think of it? If you have wedding photos in it that you would be willing to share I would love to see them. The texture is to die for but I’m a little bit worried about how it photographs. I know the belt is removable, but I’m also a little afraid of all of it being overdone (and before you come for me for saying “overdone” 3/5 of my closest friends who will be at the wedding have all worn DF dresses in the last 2 years, so lots of overlap.) I just don’t want to wear something that feels so repetitive, but I haven’t seen much of this one outside of their website? Also, I’ve read horror stories of dresses from her showing up too small. I felt like the consultant took my measurements more snug than other stores. Should I be worried about that?

Dana Harel - the Harmony! I tried this one during the Mark Ingram trunk show and felt like a Bridal Barbie in it, but it’s a very different vibe than I saw myself going. It’s the only dress I’ve tried on (and I‘ve tried on a lot) that elicited an emotional reaction from me, but it very well could have been from being overwhelmed and exhausted (and about to start my period!) I’m also a little worried it’ll be the next dress they push to the gods, because every consultant was waiting outside of my room to snag it and have other brides try it on. I’m a size 0 but have a larger chest than most at my size, so I already know there will be a lot of alterations and custom cups. Can anyone share their experience with Mark Ingram’s tailors for alterations? Will it end up costing a fortune? I would also assume with the amount of lace it will be generally difficult!

I appreciate any feedback - thank you!