KimmyG

Great idea to send your photographer the document ahead of time. Gives them time to plan it out and more time to SHOOT on the day of! I think your prices looked very reasonable. $175 seems good for the photographer and it was only $50 for the book? I'll have to check out the Blurb website!! I'd love to see what your actual book looks like, if you get a chance. Did the photographer fees include the rights to print your own photos? Good luck getting everything ready for flooooorida! Have a wonderful time!!

Looks fantastic!! Thanks for sharing

Island Princess- did the dress have sufficient boning in it to give it shape in the chest, torso, etc? I can't exactly tell from the photo if there is boning or not- but the dress is beautiful on you!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jacilynda OMG KIMMY!!!! So I just jumped into my dress and sure enough that sucker zipped right up!!! I had to suck in a little, but her measurements on her chart are right on! CONGRATS GIRL!!! I bet you feel like a million bucks!! That's so exciting! I saw your pics in your other thread and you already looked fabulous in it! Are you going to be able to keep it hidden from your fiance until the big day?! I know i'll have such a hard time with that!

Now the tough decisions.... White or Ivory? Buy it right this second or wait till the weekend? My FMIL was going to go with me to the bridal salon this weekend so I could show her the dress I'm in love with. Once I buy it (from Landry) I don't want to try on the real thing again because I don't want to get too picky with comparisons. Since you customized your order, Jacilynda, did you find it to be pretty true to the size you ordered? Not sure if I should pick a size to keep it simple or to customize my measurements. I will need it shortened for sure. I wonder if getting a corsett back will reduce the need to get the bust taken in, since I can just tighten it. Yaaaaaay!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jacilynda oh here is your dress from her on the website: wedding dress (HS8145)-wedding dress,prom gown and bridesmaid dress by landy bridal Its about $236 in US dollars EEEEEEKKKKK I found it on her site a lil bit ago and have been jumping off the walls with excitement!!! I came back on here to announce my good news and am excited to see your message, J. You ROCK, Jacilynda, thanks so much for searching for me!!! How the heck did you find it so fast?!?!

The new one is STUNNING. Congrats :-) Were the prices on the Landry Bridal website listed in euros when you made your purchase? Thanks for the link!!

I do like the idea of changing locations after the wedding. You can spend a few nights at the most extravagant hotel and not have to listen to all your guests complain about the price because they won't be there!!

Ahhh this is the thread I've been searing for!!! Everyone who has ordered a knockoff dress can you please post the link to the site where you got it, and tell us if you'd recommend them? I have a specific dress I've been looking for and can't seem to find it (Paloma Blanca 3802). It's tough searching for a specific dress since the designer names/numbers aren't listed. I've flipped through maaaany pages so far and plan to keep looking!! Maybe one of you guys can point me in the right direction! I don't want to be "a Paloma bride" i want to be a beautiful bride who isn't broke because of the dress

I think it's a good idea to bring printouts of photos you've seen and really like so you can recreate them or go for a similar style. Unique textured things look neat in photos, like a fuzzy blanket for you to lay on or wrap up in.

What a wonderful photo! I saw your website/blog and I think you are very talented and have amazing style with photography!

The photog I was in contact with is Leah Stafford, just like MrsD09 mentioned above! I hear she's good (as mentioned above!) and she has boudoir experience, but her prices are about $300, not including the album... Leah Stafford Photography - Leah Stafford Photography I'd like to hear more about what you guys found

Ash and Erin- both of what you guys mentioned sounds GREAT. Do you have links to their websites so we can see their work? Ash- if we went with your photographer maybe we could all do the $350 package but have her bring the price down since there will be several of us. Does she have a studio in Kent or would she be willing to come to Columbus? We could do a sexy hotel room there maybe? I'll look for the website of the woman I was in contact with although your guys' offers are rather tempting...

ohhh it looks just like the photo!

Chloe- I like the first dress you posted. I love the delicate straps, the bow and the sexy corsett back. Tylersgirl- Love the flowers on your Maggie dress! You must be so excited to almost have it! Your AHR is darling too.

Quote: Originally Posted by tylersgirl KimmyG-This girl is selling the dress. It is gorgeous! The dress is a size 8 but she is a street size 4-6. You could always take it in. Once Wed - designer wedding dresses for less Thanks for searching, Tylersgirl! I came across that same page a few days ago and decided against that specific one... she's asking for $1000 and by the time i do the sizing alterations i'd have spent almost the same as getting a new one. I've searched google, ebay and craigslist too! Chloe- I love Peridress and other similar websites. I was hoping to find my exact dress on one of these chinese sites because that way I'll know they have made it before. I'd be a little scared to have them make it off the photos I send them because I don't have any good close-up photos. It may still be worth it though, even if it's not exact. So you've heard good things about Peridress specifically? I'm practically sold already

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Hey Ash, maybe we can get enough girls to put our own marathon together! I emailed with one photographer based in Akron (she's willing to travel), but I think her prices were a bit higher. We can try to negotiate with her, or keep searching. Where are you located? I'm in Cincinnati and I have a friend who would probably go in on it too, making it 3 of us so far!

LOVE these!! Where else can we use the sayings other than shirts/hats? Maybe on the guest book? Have a saying, space for a photo, and let guests sign where they think appropriate!

Hi Christie, I'm on a similar mission. I've found tons of websites that offer dresses from China in the $100-$200 range. They are knock-offs of designer dresses. Google "wedding dress from china" to search, or go to www.Peridress.com to get started. Still keep us posted on what you find!!

Your other option is maybe you can do the legal part at home on 10/10/10 and count that as your wedding anniversary. Then do a symbolic ceremony on whatever day works best for you.

10/10 of this year happens to be on a Saturday. Want to move it up a year?!

Quote: Originally Posted by JPJCWedding Kimmy, What size are you looking for? I just googled the dress, its SO pretty! I went over my budget too, and am working double time for it! Hi JPJC! I'm looking for a size 4, in the natural or ivory color. I have nonexistant boobs. If I had a bigger budget I'd take care of that before the wedding, HAHA! Let me know if you come across anything! I would totally buy a knock-off version from china if I found a site who makes it.

I found a dress I LOVE, it's Paloma Blanca 3802. They wouldn't let me take pictures in it until after I pay for it, so I can't show you. I'm torn though, because it's nearly $2000 and that's more than I can spend on the dress. I was *hoping* to find a knock-off version of it but no luck so far. I've checked online to buy a used one but I can't find one in my size. Unless I get a nice check I'll have a hard time being able to buy the dress from the store. Sigh :*(

Quote: Originally Posted by Gina WOW. I am pulling my hair out about the same thing!! I thought I was the only one. I love this forum. Just got back from site inspections in the Riviera Maya. I highly recommend it if your budget allows. I made appointments ahead of time with wedding coordinators at the resorts I thought I would like. We rented a car stayed at relatively inexpensive resort (Catalonia Riviera) and did site inspections for 4 days. I was able to see the places for what they really are. I had my heart set on Dreams but to me it wasnt all that. I decided on the Occidental Grand which was initially my last choice. So it pays to do a site inspecton before even setting a date Gina- did you see the Riu Palace Riviera Maya? What did you think? Obviously you liked the Occidental better, but I'd love to hear your thoughts. I wish I was able to do a site visit! I have to decide on a location without seeing it in person, ahh!!