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Quote: Originally Posted by Lady_Di My review is up! It took forever! Lol http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...ts-pics-60232/ Kathy, I already had a time and location when I put down the deposit. As for the aisle runner, I think it might be difficult to secure it because it is so windy at the beach. I'm so excited to read your review Lady Di! I'm waiting until I have a few hours to myself and the computer so I can read it all!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Bride2Be21 I'm nervous/excited too! I keep emailing her pictures and questions bc I'm afraid :/ Here's the dress I'm hoping to get! Allure : Style 8683 From AllureBridals.com What did you ask for? Somehow I missed this post. I LOVE that dress!! I have an Allure dress coming. LOL, I can't make up my mind! So this is the one I'm having made: Billie - by Sottero & Midgley I gave her measurements/deposit and she said I will have it in 40-50 days. Fingers crossed!!!!

Ah, so-so Sweating

My boss: Over-obsessive

Quote: Originally Posted by wendyjd Cindy, not exactly the same but what do you think about this dress: David's Bridal - Crinkle Chiffon A-Line Gown with Beaded Waist LOVE THIS DRESS!!! There's a Maggie that's very similar, I even tried it on and it fits great! RD1044 - by Maggie Sottero

Quote: Originally Posted by Bride2Be21 I'm nervous/excited too! I keep emailing her pictures and questions bc I'm afraid :/ Here's the dress I'm hoping to get! Allure : Style 8683 From AllureBridals.com What did you ask for? Quote: Originally Posted by Cindy* Nikki, so you ended up ordering from Gianinar. I'm sure it will be come out nicely, good luck and keep us posted. Quote: Originally Posted by wendyjd Cindy, not exactly the same but what do you think about this dress: David's Bridal - Crinkle Chiffon A-Line Gown with Beaded Waist Thanks girls!! I'm so nervous/excited! I can't wait to get the first pictures. I like everyones help, makes me feel better!

Quote: Originally Posted by mareW9 2.75 - slacking because of migraines --- RunningBride24 - 18 I cannot wait until I can go more than 4!! 727.7 2.75 = 730.45 You'll get there! Just add .5 miles to your longest run each week, or if you feel up for it, 1 mile. Slowly build your mileage and you'll get it!!

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyTrunck Hey everyone! I know I got you excited when my dress came in and I promised to post pics. FI is at our new house, and I’ve tried SEVERAL times to get a good photo by myself, and cannot get one. I promise when we’re back in the same house, I will post. As for the dress. It’s pretty good….. fits a little weird in the boob area, a little uneven in the back, the beading is obviously nothing compared to the Maggie, it has weird stitching on the ruching, but all of this is pretty minor. It’s a perfectly good dress to trash I unfortunately, chose to have one made that had some specific details. I am thinking I should have done a more simple one but it’s TOO late now!! I can't wait to see pictures! Where did you order from? You sound in the same position as me, the Sottero and Midgley one has a lot of detail and beading so I'm worried about how that will turn out. LOL, mine is for the TTD but if it turns out good enough I might just wear it for the ceremony. LOL. 2 dresses are better than 1, right??

Quote: Originally Posted by Bride2Be21 Hi Ladies, I decided to take the plunge and emailed gianinar a dress request. She got back to me superfast. My question is, did you go somewhere to get measured? Right there with you!! I JUST put down the deposit yesterday and also emailed them my measurements to Gianinar. I went and got measured, just because I wasn't sure how to do it. They measured me without a bra, but I have fake boobies (sorry if that's TMI) so it didn't really matter. I'm SO nervous/excited about the dress. Hopefully by July I should have pictures. What does your dress look like? Keep me posted and GOOD LUCK!!!

Wait, so I'm having Fernando do my makeup and he brings his hair guy with, so is that 2 vendor fees? Luckily I booked back in August and confirmed in writing before Angie go the boot that I had $100 vendor fees, luckily! Speaking of Angie....now that she's gone (well, I'm pretty sure she is) I still haven't heard back from anyone. Who did all of you contact to get your new WC? I feel my blood pressure rising.

Quote: Originally Posted by sungoddess_08 My appointment is next Saturday. I'm doing a modified brazilian haha -- basically just the whole front. I'm a wimp, and as long as the majority is taken care of I will do the rest. I am actually getting excited to try somethign new -- I'm a wax version, and usually prefer to shave (mostly beacuse I've been to scared lol) BUT...since my appointment is next Saturday, when do you suggest I stop shaving and let it go? (I am dreading this...but I know I need to). I've heard not TOO long because it can be more painful, but I've also heard it needs to be long enough so that it doesn't grow back fast? You may want to wait. I was told 3-4 weeks. Here is the place I go, they have an informative video that explains things: http:// www.bikiniwaxing.com that may be helpful. It has to be long enough so they can pull all of the hair. I guess it all grows in separately and if you don't "grow it out" enough you run the risk of only getting some of the hairs but others won't be waxed. GOOD LUCK!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Cindy* Nikki, I have no idea what size you wear but I saw this on once wed and thought it might interest you: Used 410224 FOREVER YOURS wedding dress | Used Wedding Dresses | Once Wed I check once wed all the time because I am hoping to see the dress I want for my TTD on there Holy crap Cindy that's almost perfect!!!! I need to start checking that more! It's about my size too! My current dress (the 1st dress) is a 6 so I think it may work. What are you looking for? I can help you out if I'm skimming. I also check Weddingbee.com for people selling theirs! Thanks SO MUCH!!!!

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I'm a compulsive exerciseer so I lied to my fiance and told him I didn't go to the gym before work, when I really did..... Would you be jealous if one of your bridesmaids looked better than you on your wedding day?

Quote: Originally Posted by amandalsu Okay I got my first wax (and a Brazilian at that!) right before I left for my wedding. I also did the armpits. I got it on a Saturday and left on Sunday for Mexico, the wedding was the following Saturday. It did the blue wax. It was horrible. It basically left bloody holes that stayed for several days down there. The armpits weren't too irritated. Then it started growing back within about 5 days. I had to shave under my arms by Thursday and down there by Wednesday. I had more than 10 days growth under the arms and WAAAAY more down there. When it started growing back in I had terrible ingrown hairs. I am very prone to these anyway but having them in your bikini line and having them EVERYWHERE is very different. I did everything they told me, exfoliate, use a calming lotion...... I used pumice cleanser, glycolic acid, hydrocortisone cream, neosporin, bikini zone. Basically everything I could find. I was so embarassed by the mess below I didn't even want to consumate the marriage on the honeymoon! A good friend of mine said she always had problems with ingrown hairs when waxing so now she gets laser hair removal. Way more painful process but no irritation after. Moral of the story, don't try it right before your wedding and if you are prone to irritation and ingrown hairs, waxing is not going to improve that. And if you are a hairy sascquach like me, don't expect it to last weeks or even one week. I'm sorry you had such a bad experience. I hope you still got some action on the honeymoon. But I agree with the other poster who also cracked up. "Hairy sascquach". That so made me laugh! I'm totally right there with you. I'm getting a test wax everything in a few weeks (when I regain Sascquachness from my most recent shave job) and will inform everyone how it goes.......

Quote: Originally Posted by 2mckee I was told the same. We are using an outside florist, Maya Diseno, (prices are EXCELLENT- Thanks to Lady Di for that suggestion) but I still got the bouquet in our colors- figured we can use it on as guest book table decor or something!! Could you PM me the contact information for Maya Diseno? Thanks so much!

Quote: Originally Posted by Lady_Di We also paid $100 vendor fee...like mckee said, it is cheaper going with the florist! Lady Di, LOVE LOVE LOVE this picture! I think we're going to do that too, just pay the $100 vendor fee for flowers!

6 Monday, 4 Tuesday, 18 this morning (I was stressed) = 28 + 694.7= 722.7

Quote: Originally Posted by KJT1985 I agree that the beading is the only part I would worry about. I assume a seamstress could come up with something but that's probably a lot of extra money. You always have the option of losing your deposit and not taking the dress too. If somehow it was me who ended up with the dress and I didn't like the straps, i'd look into some things like in the links below to just put a couple stitches in and hopefully cover the existing beading. It's definitely not as beautiful as the real thing and hopefully they'd do a good job but I think it might work if you're desperate. Haha. Good luck! SEQUIN APPLIQUE, SEW ON,GLASS BEADS RHINESTONE PATCH - eBay (item 230411130861 end time Jun-09-10 07:49:23 PDT) SEQUIN APPLIQUE, SEW ON,GLASS BEADS RHINESTONE PATCH - eBay (item 390152543920 end time Jul-04-10 02:38:07 PDT) GLASS BEADS APPLIQUE, SEW ON, FASHION NOTION PATCH 1YD - eBay (item 230413981859 end time Jun-16-10 08:29:18 PDT) Quote: Originally Posted by wendyjd Nikki, great dress. It would def be worth a try to have it done. Have you thought about looking for a used one? Ahhhh thanks girls! I'm definitely going to check out those links and see what I can do. I do know a great seamstress from my home town that might be able to make some magic! Wendy, I can't find the dress ANYWHERE around me! UGH! I'm trying to find something comparable to get exact measurements. I just LOVE this dress and almost wish I wouldn't have found it because now I'm almost obsessing over it. Ahhh the "good" frustrations! I have searched for a used one but no luck so far....

Quote: Originally Posted by KJT1985 This it? Quote: Originally Posted by pamphilia ..based on that dress that KTJ posted above, and from what i have seen on this thread - i would say that Gianinar would do a pretty good job on the body of the dress, but i would worry that the jewelled straps may not come out great. you could always embellish the straps after you get it though, or request more embellishment once they send you the proofs. it is a GORGEOUS dress, good luck!! Oh you girls are wonderful! Yes, that is the dress! I'm thinking of going through Gianinar. I'm NOT crafty or anything like that so I worry what will happen if I get it and the straps aren't great. Any suggestions? I just emailed them and sent them the link and pictures so I hope they reply. I am just in LOVE with this dress. I wanted an open back as well. I just can't justify $1600 (what it retails at). Thanks so much! You're helping ease my anxiety. I'll see what they send and I'll keep you all posted! Do you think they would do a good job?

Hi girls! I am in LOVE with this Sottero & Midgley dress. (Not sure if the pictures will show up or not). I really want to have Gianinar remake it. What are your thoughts? Do you think they can get it close to this? I'm really stressing out so if you have ANY suggestions or experience with Gianinar please PM me. I'm not trying to be a topic stealer, I just need some help from those who have already done this. THanks so much! Any help is appreciated! Nikki

Quote: Originally Posted by kenlyn8984 girls, it's almost that time for me we leave on tuesday!!!! we are soooo excited, but i still feel like i have tons to get done before we leave! i am hoping it won't rain on our day. i don't get on here too much anymore since i am super busy with work and these DIY projects, but i will definitely try to get a review done when i get back..those reviews from previous brides helped me soo much! THANK YOU! )) Quote: Originally Posted by ~Stephanie~ I picked up my dress Saturday- made it so real! We leave Wednesday morning at like 5am! My experienced playa girls.... I know you can buy cigars there but does anyone know how much we can expect to spend on some cheap cigars for the reception? Also, girls that have used petals... don't they blow away? I really really really want petals but I can't see spending $20 a bag on petals only for them to blow away.... AHHHH yay girls! You day is coming SO SOON! Be optimistic about the rain. It's your day, nothing can ruin it. Can't wait to see your pictures/read your reviews. Welcome back Lady Di!!! I LOVE White One wedding dresses! Great choice!

LOVE the dress Wendy!! I'm on a hunt for the TTD now!!! We're doing it before the wedding and my photographer was so confused at first, until he realized there would be TWO dresses.

Quote: Originally Posted by mexico102 I'm a psychiatric RN on a locked adult unit! Wow, I bet your days aren't boring!!!! I manage a personal training company and own my own consulting business on the side.