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Quote: Originally Posted by JanineA Pam you are in the same position as me, well sort of mine is for my TTD but I have stalking this thread hoping that Luciel and other will post pics of their finished dresses. I know which dress I want I just am not sure who to go with. I am stuck between Duosheng and Gianinarbridal. I have read great reviews from both and bad reviews from both so I am stuck. Waiting to see what the most recent dresses look like before making a decision. Do you have any other back-up plans for you real dress or are you going to just go with one of these websites no matter what? I just looked at your wedding date you have lots of time. And keep me posted on your plans....since we are in the same boat sort of. i do have a fair bit of time, so i am okay to stalk for a while! but i am really hoping just to go for a knockoff, as i don't have the money for a designer dress in a style i like. i will order one from china, and if it doesn't work out, i may look to David's Bridal or something. i am a plus sized girl as well, so having a designer style dress made to my measurements is exciting to me too! the dresses i have in mind are all very simple and would be hard to botch i think *knock on wood* i haven't even tried on any dresses in-store yet, so i will have to see if my dream dress style actually suits me! i will keep you updated!!

happy legal day kayley!! enjoy your ceremony tonight, it sounds like a really lovely idea!

Quote: Originally Posted by Crystal&Matt2010 Does anyone know if you need to bring an electrical converter (I think that is what it is called) for your blow dryer and flat iron?? I want to give my guests a heads up if so, but hadn't thought about it till now. Also, I have been looking at the weather. It looks like rain everyday for the next 10 days! Does anyone know if it rains alot in the DR? I am really concerned all of the sudden, my wedding is in less then 3 weeks. Thanks! the electrical outlets are the same, so you won't need to worry about bringing a converter! i think it might be getting into the "rainy season" in the DR, but i don't think it generally rains a lot. from what i have heard, it can rain almost everyday, but just for 15 minutes and then it clears up. good luck!!

Quote: Originally Posted by JanineA Thanks Pam, I am going with #1. Didn't you also order a dress? f so who from?I tried writing gianinarbridal but heard nothing back. So far Duosheng has been quick to respond and great customer service. I have to go get my measurements taken tihs weekend. i haven't ordered one yet - i am still so undecided on who to go with. i am stalking this thread like crazy in hopes of seeing some awesome final products that will sway my decision. this is for my real dress, not my TTD. the red/blue dress above from gianinar looks amazing, so right now i am leaning towards them - but i have seen some nice Duosheng dresses too. and now i want to see that gorgeous romona kerveza from littlecoral. LOL. i am such a bad decision maker!

Quote: Originally Posted by FutureMrsLewis I understand gaining 90 lbs, I gained 50 since I met FI. But, thankfully our FI's still love us, otherwise they wouldn't be FI's, they'd be EX's lol And congrats on the loss so far! Every 5 pounds is a sack of sugar that you're not dragging around anymore And 10 pounds is a sack of potatoes So welcome to the club, we're always here for motivation and support thanks so much, i really appreciate it. and you are so right! my FI proposed when i was at my highest weight - if that's not love, i don't know what is! Quote: Originally Posted by amandalsu Don't wait too long to try on dresses. I did because I kept saying I wanted to loose weight first. I was miserable trying on dresses and was very limited in what dresses I could try because most wouldn't come in on time. Trying on dresses will put your diet in high gear. I was so unhappy with the pictures of me in dresses, I went onto the HCG diet and lost 25 lbs in a month. I never stick to diets especially radical ones but looking terrible in a wedding dress was just the motivation I needed. My dress finally came in (2 weeks before I leave) and has to be taken down over 2 sizes! Moral of the story: Go try, then diet, then order but make sure you give it 6 months to come in. very good points, amanda - thank you. i am possibly ordering my dress from china which only takes a couple of months, but you are right about trying on dresses adding fuel to the weight loss fire.

Janine - i say #1, it is a stunning dress and looks great on you. #2 is pretty, but not stunning.

it is days like this that i am super glad i work from home! i am in McKenzie Towne, but a power outage would just mean i get to sit on the couch and drink tea and read a book - sounds good to me!

hi ladies! i have been on this site for months and just came across this fantastic thread! i am definitely a curvacious girl, but am hoping to be a little less so for my wedding. you would think that an imminent wedding would keep me from eating all of the wrong things and sitting on the couch too much - but it hasn't! i haven't tried on dresses yet. i am scared. i am worried i will be totally disgusted with how i look. i lost a lot of weight a few years ago (went from 218 to 175), but then i moved in with my FI, and gained 90lbs. NINETY POUNDS! i went all the way up to 265 and i am working my way back down (currently 245). anyhow, when i look in the mirror, the person looking back at me is not the person i know, and not the person i feel like. so, i am wanting to get down to about 180 for my wedding. i have lots of work to do. thanks for listening, and i am looking forward to chit chatting with you guys!

Quote: Originally Posted by JennandMike08 I finally ordered mine a few weeks back from littlecoral. I ended up going with this one. I have not been able to try it on so I'm just going with lady luck! I tried on VERY similar styles and this dress is pretty much two of my favs combined. I can't wait to get it! And I'm PRAYING it looks and fits right. I cut it close so there is no real room for error. i love this - it is beautiful.

Quote: Originally Posted by Margret My advice would be to definitely try them on if you can find them. I ordered a dress that I really liked without trying it on and was dissapointed how the style looked on me. In the end I ordered a dress I tried on in the boutique which is a complete different style. The quality was very good on the one I ordered but I am not able to use it. Good luck to you. where did you order yours from Margret?

welcome Lindsey and good luck with all of the last minute planning Cara & KRama! i am so excited for you guys! i wish i was leaving in a couple of weeks instead of NINE MONTHS from now. in the meantime, batten down the hatches for the weather we are about to get. gross.

Quote: Originally Posted by GoobySmack Hi girls, Here is my two cents on short hair and getting married. The first time I got married (yes this is round 2 for me) I had short hair and I totally stressed about growing it or getting extensions or whatever (i had a short bob) and would my fiance like it better if it was long. But in the end I realized that I was more me with my short hair. If I grew it I'd just wind up cutting it off anyway and if I got extensions I'd just feel like an imposter. This time around I have even shorter hair ( a pixie) and I'm not even thinking about changing it. Short hair is who I am and I look damn good in it! We are lucky enough to be able to have short hair and look HOT so why change? In the end you need to do what makes you happy and what makes you comfortable. But I wouldn't let that image of the bride with long flowing locks or an upswept do change the beautiful person you will be on your wedding day regardless of what it on your head. thanks for this! it is nice knowing i won't be the only pixie bride out there! i have debated keeping my hair long (as it was long for most of my life), but i just feel so much cuter with my pixie cut - even if that means it won't be traditionally bride-y.

well..i am down 1lb this week. i would have been happy with more (as i have a LOT to lose) - but i did feel a little puffy today if that is any consolation to myself...hehe. onwards and downwards!

great song nmurch! ours will be either "Sweet Thing" or "Crazy Love" ...both by Van Morrison

Quote: Originally Posted by MBBride I'm planning on having the ceremony at the gazebo so hopefully it can fit 40ish people. We're also doing a symbolic ceremony- will do it officially here in September to allow enough time to change all our i.d. and passport over to our new legal names. I think ours will be a weekday as well, but it'll be super low key b/c we want the wedding in DR to be the real deal. I'm debating now between having a private reception or doing one at Jellyfish. It actually might be a bit cheaper and it seems like the decorations are better? I guess I will have to price everything out and see! Lisa i don't know too much about the Jellyfish, so i can't help you there i'm afraid. if you haven't already, check out the facebook group 'Majestic Colonial Brides!' ... PhotoPhil has a note on there about what happens if it rains (perfect timing to our discussion!) and you will probably find lots of info on the Jellyfish there. our legal day will also be very lowkey as well. i don't want to exchange rings or say any vows if we don't have to (i think we may have to say something though). i would rather just sign the papers and be done with it, so it doesn't seem like a wedding. i can hear my dad now, "You want all of these people to pay thousands of dollars to come to your wedding, and you are already married??!!"... that's why he doesn't get to know. LOL.

Quote: Originally Posted by coley88 Finally ordered my dress - Dessy - Wedding Dress - STYLE - 1022 very nice coley - yay pockets!

i used to have a pixie cut, and i have been debating going back to it for wedding day. most brides grow their hair long for their wedding, but i think i am going to chop it all off! (it is currently most of the way down my back).. i feel more like myself when i am pixie-fied...but i understand the frustration in not seeing a lot of short hair brides!

number 1 all the way - GORGEOUS!!

suzy - i LOVE the waterproof label idea!! i am so doing that now...thank you!

Quote: Originally Posted by MBBride Oh right! The rain factor! Does anyone know what they do in case it does rain? Would there be a tarp or alternative location? Also, what time does the sun set in January in DR? I'm just trying to finalized my ceremony time (3 vs 5 pm)...not sure which one would be bettter for photos? Lisa if it rains and you are having a private dinner, they have a ballroom type room. if it is just for your reception, there is a Sports Bar which has lots of room for dancing.. and for the ceremony, you could do it in the gazebo if you have a teeny wedding, or there is a covered type area in the main building where some weddings are held (i don't know what it is called, but i have seen pics).. FI and i have decided that we will get married on the beach, rain or shine! if the forecast is rainy, we will go out and buy everyone umbrellas, but are getting married on that beach! we are only having a symbolic ceremony, so lastnight we were talking about when to actually have our legal day, and now i am super excited!! we have decided to have it on our 4 year dating anniversary (Nov 24th) - it is a tuesday, but we don't care!

Angela - that looks lovely on you! what a beautiful dress!

Quote: Originally Posted by MBBride Thanks Pam! They look pretty similiar but I think I prefer the Parrot Bar. Have you decided which one you're picking? I guess it would depend on how many people are attending... Lisa i like the parrot bar just a little bit more as well - although, the wet bar has a covered area right near the bar in case it rains which could be handy. but it really is in the numbers!!

i think this is a pretty old list, i am not on this one...but i will update! FEBRUARY 2010 newbride - February 3, 2010 karldettmann - February 12, 2010 MARCH 2010 Anna_C - March 26, 2010 APRIL 2010 livinlife - April 20th, 2010 tiggerulz - April 20th, 2010 liujessicam - April 22nd, 2010 QCbride-April 28th, 2010 MAY 2010 lara&mike - May 3 2010 JessicaANDJermaine - May 11 2010 Nicoleswrld - May 13, 2010 CnC - May 14, 2010 Littleone77 - May 17, 2010 MexicoBeachBride2010 - May 18, 2010 Crystal&Matt2010 - May 19, 2010 ali0284- May 26, 2010 JUNE 2010 Vallarta_2009 - June 2, 2010 JULY 2010 Jenny K-W (Jenn and Dave) July 20, 2010 Jefiner - Majestic Colonial, July 21, 2010 Bronz & Brian- Majestic Elegance, July 24, 2010 Maigan & Brad - Majestic Elegance, July 26, 2010 Mel4983 - Majestic Colonial, July 27, 2010 SEPTEMBER 2010 TheEND903-Majestic Colonial Sept 3, 2010 OCTOBER 2010 Regine - Majestic Elegance, Oct 9th, 2010 Michele L - Majestic Colonial, Oct 19th, 2010 NOVEMBER 2010 Rhiannonbs - Majestic elegance, November 27th, 2010 JANUARY 2011 pamphilia - Majestic Colonial - January 27th FEBRUARY 2011 VBVB- Majestic Colonial, February 25, 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by wendyjd I have the Oleg Cassini CT326. I have the dress but haven't posted pics of me bc my FI thinks that only he and I should see the dress before the wedding. He doesn't ask for much and is an amazing, so I'm trying not to post them. He even found my hot pink/fuschia wedges for me while we were in Vegas last week!!! David's Bridal - Strapless Faille Gown with Sweetheart Draped Bodice supercute! i love the bodice

Quote: Originally Posted by wendyjd dpitre, love the dress and pockets are *amazing.* The pockets on my dress sealed the deal, I was down to two dresses and had to go with pockets!! wendy, what dress do you have? i LOVE pockets too!