Lindslou

I just bought my 3 BM dresses. $95 each if they need alterations they will look after it. I agree with other girls that since they are paying to come then I would like to pay for this. My FI and I made sure that we had room for it in our budget first. I know it is not expected. My MOH and I are still arguing about it but I know I will win

Quote: Originally Posted by breeze616 Thanks MayanLily, I'm dealing with Laurie and she's been pretty good so far. I'm booking my hotel and air separately (not with a tour operator) and flying with west jet, so I think the rates are seriously only held for however many people I put the deposit down for right away. I'm only putting it down for the required 10 people. My logic is that if peeps wanna wait forevs to book, its their issue to find a good rate - not mine! Hey Breeze616 I initially started out with Laurie too then went to Richele and now I'm working with Tara. I think Laurie does the research and then hands your file to a group manager. She was fantastic, all the girls I have delt with have been great!!! I have to say good for you for putting your foot down. I've been going through a tuff time. On my invites (sent out in March) we asked our guests to RSVP by June 30 and strongly suggested that they put a deposit down since the prices are not guaranteed. We have not heard back from about 80%!!!! I'm not happy.... I understand that it's summer and people are not thinking about winter vacations now that summer has started but most of our guests have recently gotten married and we have not heard from them. You would think they would know how important RSVPing is. My FI and I would like to get our budget figured out so we know how much $$$ we will need between now and the wedding. So frustrating!!!! So that is my complaining for the day, gonna go sit on the patio and have a cool bevi. Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by rach2011 Absolutely LOVE your dress! I haven't started shopping for mine yet. I have been looking on websites and looking for designers and after seeing yours I'm definitely including this in my list of prospects. Beautiful!!!! Thanks!!!! I have to say it was the only dress I tried on that looked like it had a lace up when it didn't. I wanted the piece of mind not knowing what would happen to my body in the heat plus I love to be able to make it super tight then let it out for dinner so mine is being made with a lace up. Had to pay a bit extra but I think it's less then getting it done after. Good luck and I hope you can find your dress!!!

Hey Christina We are travelling with Air Canada. We had to put down a minimum of 10 deposits ($150) to get the group rate. However, we paid for 12, they have all been filled. those that have booked after are still getting the same rate but it is not guaranteed. Natalie, the 29th sounds great, looking forward to it

Quote: Originally Posted by Princess402 Lindslou, I think I totally get what you are saying and feel bad that you are having this experience. I know that it's not about the $$$. I think that I have a fairly similar situation in that my dad passed away 5 years ago, and so getting married without him is just plain hard. I guess I had always hoped that my mom would get that, and would really step up to the plate to make this time special for me, especially since my dad is not here to share in it. Getting the dress was definitely something important that I looked forward to sharing with her. She has gone dress shopping with me, but I have basically had to force her into it. She's just not enthusiastic about it, and while she tries to be supportive, she has not had any sort of emotional reaction to seeing me in a wedding dress. For me, it was really disappointing. That being said, I think she is just not a wedding person. Anyways, she did really like the dress I ended up choosing and I too was kind of hoping that she would buy it for me, but nope. It's not because I wanted her to give me money, but just that it would be a really special gift from her to me. It really and truly is not about the money, and this might sound dumb, but I just want her to WANT to do something special for me. I want her to care that I'm getting married! I'm hoping that maybe she will surprise me and buy my veil or something, but I feel kind of doubtful. Anyways, again, sorry you are going through this. My mom didn't buy my dress either. And I totally get that it's not about the cost of the dress being covered, it's about what your mom buying your dress would have meant to you. It's so hard planning a wedding without your dad, and even harder when your mom doesn't quite live up to your expectations. I really hope she surprises you by doing something else before your big day! Thank you so much for understanding!!!!!

Hi Ladies I too lost my father 2 years ago. I'm hoping my mom will walk me down the aisle if not I will go alone. Love the idea of placing a corsage on a chair for the ceremony. Since my dad passed away the last 2 Christmas's we have always lit a candle during dinner for him and I plan on buying a special candle to light during the dinner/reception. Good luck girls, it sure is hard but I know my dad will be there and so will yours!!!

Hey thanks. I didn't even go into Jacob, I have a weakness in that store. I will go look forsure.

Quote: Originally Posted by Boo Ha ha glad you found the trip worth while Okie, a bit of a crises. I started shopping with my girls for bridesmaid dresses, and way too late I fear we went to winners, there is nothing that I can find!!! its all clearance this and clearance that, its easier to find a sweater than a summer dress, frick! so one of the girls is dying to find this Calvin Klein Women's Solid Sundress | Overstock.com I cant even find it online, I need it in size 6, any thoughts? Did you look at Winners on 130th. I swear I saw that dress there. I was there a couple weeks ago and wanted to go back to get one for me and I know it was Calvin Klein. Is it not available at Overstock? Thanks for the info on that site, I have a feeling that I might be shopping on line too cause I'm not finding anything in the stores either.

Hi Girls I was at Chinook today and stopped in at Pottery Barn and bought soooooo much stuff. I did get the seashell candles as well as sand dollars and star fish candles and shell candles. I hope that is all that I need cause I don't want to bring a lot of decoations with me. But love love what they had there!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Boo Oh and ladies, I am so excited, I just called Charlene 403.278.7388 Wedding Accessories and Wedding Decorations the website that had that clear starfish etc. she lives in Lake Bonavista and will allow pick up, you just have to call / email her for orders and pay in cash when you come to pick it up!!! woot woot! off to make her shopping list..... That is awesome. I had emailed her and she responded saying that yes we can come to her but when I emailed her back asking where she was I haven't heaard from her. Yay!!!! I will give her a call too!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Canadiansandy Beautiful photos Kayley! I really love your dress Linds - your dress is beautiful! I've been debating going to Cameo & Cufflinks, but I will definitely add it to my list now! I'm going dress shopping with my mom and one of my bridesmaids next month - can't wait!! Anyone have any suggestions for stores that sell summer dresses that could be used as bridesmaids dresses? I want something light, summery and colourful...but not having any luck so far! Thanks Sandy!!! I really really suggest cameo & Cufflinks. You do need an appointment and you can take pictures there I am also looking for light summery dresses for my BM. I might head to Chinook today to have a look. I'll let you know if I find anything or if anyone else sees some, please share.

Love your pics Kayley!!!! Looks like a beautiful day

Quote: Originally Posted by blondy Hi everyone, I am really torn between two dresses and need your opinion! I do have pics of me in both of them, but couldn't figure out how to post them. If it helps I am 5'8'' tall, street size 8 with an hourglass figure. Casa Blanca Bridal :: Collections or Toni - by Sottero & Midgley If I were to choose the first dress, I would probably get a sash around the natural waist. Thanks for any and all opinions! Regan Hi Regan I love the first one but I am a Casablanca bride. Did you try it on with a sash? I think it looks beautiful as it is This is my dress Casa Blanca Bridal :: Collections

I think my post has been misunderstood by some. I'm not expecting my mom to hand over $$$ just becasue I am getting married. It's the sentimental value. Yes she mentioned before that she would by my dress so I am a little confused. I don't expect anything!!!! I know that this is our wedding and yes we are financial very ok to pay for it all so nothing will change that. I am expecting nothing and if anything does happen than great

Thanks girls!!! It is a tuff spot, part of me feels bad cause my FI parents have helped us out so much. I should talk to her but I don't want her to feel that by me bringing it up she has to help out. I am also glad that I did buy my dress, my mom was not sure about the TTD so this way it is my purchase. Guess I will sit back and see what happens, no matter what we will have a wonderful wedding !!!

Hey girls This past weekend I bought my dress. I made a point to wait till my mom was here to get it. Please let me know if I am being old fashioned but I was surprised and hurt that my mom didn't want to have anything to do with paying for my dress. Let me clarify, my dad passed away 2 years ago and my mom has more than enough money, so that is not a factor. We are doing a DW mostly because I know that my emotions will be a mess. I really hoped that my mom would want to do something special for me or sentimental for my wedding. I just get the impression that she is not supporting us. I know our wedding is still a ways away but what do you think

Thank you all for your ideas. I did talk to my FI and without a doubt he totally dropped the idea, he's so sweet, I'm so lucky to be marrying him. We talked about it and I suggested that he can have some of his favorites there for anyone who my like to have one with him. He is also planning on giving his GM one

Thanks Aly I got it at Cameo & Cufflinks. The girl helping me was fantastic we even spent another hour and half looking at BM dresses with her. Love it, can't wait to see it in six months. I so excited that the designer will make it as a lace up back. It is so nice today too, I might have to go even out my burn Linds

I just bought my dress yesterday. I am getting married in cuba and I'm also concerned about the heat. The dress I got is heavy, but I love it so much that I can not think of having anything else. I figure it is my one and only big day that I will manage. But the fans and hanging out in the water sounds like a must, plus we are having our ceremony later in the day so I hope that helps Casa Blanca Bridal :: Collections

Well I have to share, I just bought my dress today. I tried it on last month and it is all that I've been thinking about. No other dress has made me this happy, it truely is the one for me Casa Blanca Bridal :: Collections

Hi Girls So sorry I didn't make it on Thurs night, however I did get my dress. I will try to post a link to the website, hope it works. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. I got burnt sitting on a patio celebrating today Casa Blanca Bridal :: Collections

OMG, I feel so bad, I have to cancel tonight too. My mom arrived today to surprise me instead of tomorrow. Hope those that go still have a great time. Sorry girls

Hey Girls, can't wait for tomorrow. I'll be there for 6 but might not be able to stay for long. My mom is coming to town sooner than I expected. I'll try to get as much done before 6. See ya then

Yay can't wait to meet you all!!! See you on Thursday