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Quote: Originally Posted by KJT1985 OMG OMG!! I just got my proof pictures for my dress i'm jumping around the house like a crazy person!! I fell in love with Maggie Sottero's Lavina but just couldn't spend $1200 on it. So I had a knockoff made by gianinarbridal. The dress costs $180 with shipping. I first put down a $60 deposit and they just sent me the proof pictures! Now i'll ok it and finish paying. I'M ECSTATIC! first the original (I tried it on in a store) Now the copy! The beading is a bit different - "lighter" I guess but I just love it! And IT'S MINE!! WOW... I'm speechless... it's utterly amazing and I would even dare to say and exact likeness (maybe the color, but did you use a flash in the bridal shop, because I didn't and it made my dress look less white than it was, even though it is ivory). ~~~~~~~~~ I think it's going to be between your's (gianni ?sp?) and RachelRae's (Kerrie16 replicator. I like your knock off because of the exactness, but RachelRae's seems close to the fabric that I want on mine and they already have one on ebay that's close to it) and even thought both could do it, I like that I can see Rachel's. But I love the deposit idea of Gianni and the fact that many of you are happy with them. I want an Amy Michelson for my TTD amy michelson : Diamond I can't find it anywhere but the website, but I cand find other Amy's on knock-off sites, so I think this one is new. The only problem is, the site doesn't specify the type of fabric... I just love how delicate it looks without being wrinkly like silk. I would venture to guess it's satin with a chiffon overlay. What do you guys think? Here's is a link to one of Kerrie168 that looks like mine (obviously I'd get white and try to see if she can do it more like the one I want) Sexy Bride Wedding Evening/Prom dress/gown & bridesmaid - eBay (item 110498300557 end time Feb-25-10 05:31:50 PST)

Quote: Originally Posted by RaychelRae I think I know what you're talking about, and I think I can explain. . . Dresses from Maggie are made of better material, and therefore cost more. For example a dress from China and a Maggie dress may both be made from chiffon, but a China dress would use a polyester-chiffon where a Maggie would use a silk-chiffon which flows absolutely beautifully and looks just lighter than air. The China dress is still gorgeous and very well made, but you can definitely tell the difference in the fabric. You normally wouldn't know the difference until you got the dress though, because people typically list chiffon as chiffon (or whatever material) without specifying which type they use. I'm not sure about David's Bridal dresses as I'm not too familiar with them, but I would assume it's the same case, especially since they are able to offer cheaper dresses. You definitely pay for what you get with a higher end dress like a Maggie (better fabric, better crystals, etc), but if that doesn't really matter to you then a China dress would work just as good! I just ordered my Maggie Dress (sottero & midgley actually). Thought it was a Satin lining, but the tag says 100% polyester (i'm sure it's still good quality.. feels like a dream). Doesn't bother me either way... looks very pretty. I just thought I'd post in case you guys were wondering about the quality of designer vs. china. I'm pretty sure the only reason behind the difference in price is the NAME and the effort the original designer put the gown.

Quote: Originally Posted by kate.com Not exactly pictures, but Ray at Promo Vision PV send a 4 minute video from our wedding day so enjoy:) puerto-vallarta-weddings: Kate Lynn & Bill Wedding so beautiful!

Wilsom and Carolina... thanks so much for the pics! So I'm just going to keep telling myself it's not the end of the world. I'll just take pictures from the new sand/rocks side looking out! It may not be three sides of water, but it'll still be georgeous ( i just really like the old birds eye view from the hotel... maybe I'll just print the one from the website....HAHA! And I'm thinking Himitsu beach as well (is that El Faro beach? I don't see Himitsu beach anywhere on the resort map, but El Faro beach is right by Himitsu and Sugar bar reef... or whatever it's name is)

yeah, but this narrows it down to the 2010's

Brides, I read in some article (about bridal shops that scam you) that you should always use your credit card. Because if your dress comes in late, or not what was described, you can reverse the charges through a certain title (can't remember the title # for the life of me) for credit card purchases. I'm sure it works for this kind of thing too. I'll try to find it again and post. I'm just sorry I'm too late for you two :-(

I posted in other dress places and nearly forgot to announce my Maggie status! Day before Valentines I placed my order. Sottero & Midgely JSM1239 I'm taking the straps off and adding a corset back. Everyone says open corset, but I want to wear a bra (so I'm lookng for one of those gel things that clasp together to create cleavage)

hmmm, I just emailed her again today and put "Urgent" and she got right back to me! She send me two attachments about payment. One was two options, the first being a certified check and the second... well, actually, i have no idea what it meant (maybe about wiring it directy to their bank?) and the other attachment was a form meant for a credit card... with no instructions as to where to send it or how much. So I printed the form and signed it , scanned in my license and credit card (both sides), allowed them to charge $500 (the deposit amount specified for the ultimate package on the website), and put a side note that we will finalize the details at a later date, scanned it again and sent it to Claudia as an attachment. Hopefully this works. And apparently according to Claudia, the 20 guests includes the bride and groom (not bride and groom plus 20)... did everyone know that? And I'm kinda sad about all the rocks on the right of the gazebo. Are they on the other side too (the pic only shows the right side because they were showing off the new beach)? Andim - apparently Himitsu beach (i think that's the small one) is located where the sun sets (or at least thats where Claudia said it does, and the sun rise is by the gazebo) so if you pick that beach, it will be very picturesque...i'm starting to think about that one. and it's by the lighthouse! Oh are any Dreams Cancun girls doing/or did a TTD at a cenote? If so, which one and do you have pics?

Yay... I reached 150

such a beautiful bride! You look soooo happy! Congrats!

awww, the gazebo with the chairs all tucked inside was super cute!

Very sunny. Looks beautiful!

that water is soooooo blue. so pretty!

This looked like a very fun time!

oh my gosh... your TTD pics are fabulous! I love the underwater shots! I don't know if my place has underwater views like that! I'm speechless. I love your dress too, I have an illusion train too!

the way they decorated your room was amazing! they all do the swan thing, but the way they put the rose petals on the wings..... so beautiful! You must have felt like a princess!

btw, I'm stealing you fan idea! such an awesome favor

Your dress is georgeous! Love love LOVE the the b&w pic with the colored flowers!

I like the yellow flowers petals in the centerpieces!

sounds like an amazing wedding for an awesome price!

You're TTD's are spectacular!

Depends on your resort.. some offer all of that, but you may want to look at wedding reviews to see what other people have done and there opinions. Good luck and Congrats!

OOH, you can post a review now! Congratulations!

Don't feel bad, I think we all get stressed! But we can stress together! Congrats and have fun!

I'm sure Jamaica has a thread here! Congrats and good luck!