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So, when it got dirty, did you wait and have it cleaned at home? Or did you find cleaners in the area and have it cleaned there? I would REALLY like to get as much wear of this dress as possible and I'm just scared of mud staining it. I would love to hear from more brides too!

Soooooooo beautiful!!!

So we decided to schedule a TTD session and I would love to wear my dress for it but I am also planning on wearing it for our AHR about a month after we get home. If you wore your ceremony dress for your TTD, did it ruin it? We're not planning on doing anything extreme but I'm sure there will be a few laying in the wet sand/water pictures. If you have any advice for me, I would appreciate it! Here is my dress and the description, if that makes a difference: Beaded embroidery enhanced with crystals accent the shoulder straps and bodice with ruched empire waist and sweetheart neckline. Plain stole Fabric(s) : Chiffon/Imperial Satin

oh! lol...I thought you were still looking for one, haha...thanks!!! I will use this!

I can't find one anywhere!!!

Very cute stuff! I'll have to check her out!

It's so beautiful!!! Why on earth did you think that you wouldn't like it? I think it's perfect!

Don't stress, I'm the same size as you and I could try on every dress in the store. In fact, I didn't even try on any plus size dresses

That does actually! I'll have to keep thinking....this is tricky!

I read the other "no Kids at reception" thread but my situation is a little different so let me try to explain! We are having a formal reception at a hall with catering, and slideshow and DJ...basically the whole shebang lol. FI has a huge close nit family which includes 6 children, then we have a 4 yrs old daughter so all together that makes 7 children that definitely want there. And then of course we would like our best friend's little daughter there as well as a playmate for our daughter since they are best friends as well. The problem is that MANY of our other guests (including extended family of mine that I haven't seen in years but I "have" to invite them) have young children but we do not wish to invite all of the kids. If we did we would be well over 20 children and that's a lot of extra $$$, and chaos and would make 1/2 our guests have to leave early to go and put them to bed. What the heck can we do inthis situation? I feel like, it is my day and we can invite whomever we wish without having to explain any of our decisions, but at the same time I don't want anyone thinking that I don't like their kids or whatnot because they are not invited. I love kids, I really do...I just don't want 25 at our reception! What to do? P.S. My biggest concern lies with my cousins on my Dad's side of the family- I haven't seen them in years but my Dad really wanted them invited so of course we will...only there 10 children that come along with that. I'm afraid of hurt feelings.

Very nice!!! As a CDN brie to be, We're having this problem too so we're definitely heading to Old Navy tomorrow to check things out! thanks!

Thanks Kelly!

We are using Alberto and he has been WONDERFUL to work with so far! Very quick to respond to my emails and has great ideas. His work is stunning as well!! I can't wait to meet him!

oh no! Go into the store and see what they have to offer...maybe they have something newer and better

the front closure one looks good to me too...I haven't tried any of them but it looks like you put the adhesive under each boob then tape them together so that they are pushed up and together, know what I mean? That's what it looks like form the pic though. We don't have VS here in Canada so I think I might have to make a trip down to Michigan to check them out!

Here are some ideas from victoria secret! Victoria's Secret - Adhesive push-ups Victoria's Secret - Adhesive front closure push-up Victoria's Secret - Adhesive invisible lifts Victoria's Secret - Push-up shapers And they are all on clearance!!!!

it fits like this!..the elastic band is right up around the chest...

It's not sitting all the way up on the manniquen like it shoudl be...the waist line will be up around her chest with the flowers a bit above...I'll try to find a pic of a little girl wearing one to show you what I mean.

I'm the one who started the thread and was thinking of the tutu with leotard but after seeing this adorable tutu DRESS, there was no going back. FI both love it for my daughter so we've ordered it and are anxiously waiting for it to be done! I just think it's cute and fun!! There are also matching flowers on the back and the maker is making her a matching flower wreath for her hair as well!

wow, thanks!!! I might use it for my TTD! Let us know how it fits!

I forgot to mention how beautiful they all are!

Nothing wrong with that!!! In fact, I think I'll end up being a 3 dress bride as well! Ceremony/dinner dress, a change half way through the reception party dress, and a TTD

You look beautiful!!! The detailing on the train is very pretty

oh WOW!!!! I love it!

Thanks Coleen! I think I will email your message out to my guests for reassurance!