JoanneIreland

Hi, i just wanted to check back in and give you an update on where I am with babyonline. A few pages back I posted pictures of the dress I ordered (pictures from their website), and then pictures that babyonline sent me 10 days ago. None of the pictures gave a clear overview of the dress nor did it show the train. Someone was holding the dress so you could not determine the proper shape or even if it was symmetrical. I asked them for very specific photos of the dress on a mannequin and every day they promise to send them the next day, that day comes and they say tomorrow again. The excuse changes from camera issues to oh we forgot the dress is back in the factory. If they told me they were working on it and would send pictures next week I could deal with that, it's just the continuous BS day after day and not knowing if they are even working on the dress and will I actually ever get the photos. At this point I am looking at other China vendors and once I find a backup I am going to cancel this order. :-(

For all future Barcelo Maya Brides I thought I would share our wedding website if you want to use information for your own site. Useful info includes resort information, clearing Cancun customs, and things to do in the area. Some stuff I got from other brides, some I just added. Would have been useful for me to get all of this in one place at the time so thought I would share with others! http://www.weddingwire.com/mikejoanne

I will definitely let you know!

Sending positive thoughts your way!!

I adore your dress! I swear I need to stop looking here because I want all the dresses I see! The shoulder strap is the nicest i have seen!

We are getting married at the Barcelo Maya Palace on the 17th but moving to the Excellence Riviera Cancun on the 19th (day of your wedding) for our honeymoon so maybe we will see you! Have you been to that resort before? It looks lovely and I can't wait to go relax there after our wedding!

We fly the same day as you Carrie! Two days after wedding we are doing the same thing are are moving to Excellence Riviera Cancun (adults only resort) for a 6 night Honeymoon. For our one year anniversary we are going to Ireland and Italy!

I just went and grabbed one to remind myself what they were like, LOL! I have "bride brain" at the moment! They weren't super thick but they were by no means too thin, think they were perfect thickness to be honest. We put them into envelopes with the magnets to mail out, but had we chosen to just send them as postcards only (which we did consider), they were absolutely thick and sturdy enough to survive the mail. I'm glad we added the magnets though and sent them in those pink envelopes from Paper and More. We then tied our invitations in to matching that theme. This is the link to my DIY invites ....... http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/74340/joanne-s-diy-boarding-pass-invitations-with-photos-and-template Everyone loved the invites.

I'm chasing my tail when it comes to babyonline!!!! Every time I ask for a picture of the dress on a mannequin, they send some picture of someone holding it and you can't see the dress properly. When I email them back they tell me their camera is broken so they can't take pictures. Then I'll get the crappy picture again and when I ask for it on mannequin the camera is broke again! Today I got my third email from them stating camera is broke, LOL, I'm ready to give up!!

Wow it's identical!! They did an amazing job. Congrats!

I love this, looks so good on you!

OMG, we were counting in months, then weeks and now we are down to DAYS!!!! This is crazy, can't believe how fast the time is whizzing by. I wish I could press pause so I could take a nap and not feel guilty, LOL!

Don't apologise, we want the updates!!

Simistar, how did you make that magazine cover, it is so cute!

Oh Sarah, can't wait to see your pics! Will you post the original and the knockoff? Mine will be delivered to Boston as well, how many days has it been since yours shipped?

I see a lot of brides on here are looking at ordering dresses from Babyonline and are looking for feedback from other brides. I ordered a dress on August 15th and I can honestly say I was so happy with the communication with Babyonline and was able to outline changes I wanted and request pictures before shipping in case I wanted to make alterations. Pictures were supposed to arrive within 15 days but on day 17 I logged in and found the status of my order set to "ready for shipment" (or something like that). I was a bit freaked and mailed them and was happy that they emailed me back so quickly saying they still had dress and would email pics. Anyways a few days later I got a few crappy looking pics with an email saying "sorry our camera is having problems". Long story short - I could not see a full clear picture of the dress, either from front or back, so emailed them back explicity stating the pictures I wanted to see (full front, full back, the train, the bust, the neckline, interior boning ......). In addition the pictures they sent were the dress on a hangar so I asked them to put it on a mannequin per advice of another bride on here, and they replied saying NO the dress is too small for a mannequin. Now, I am no big person, but I'm not so teeney tiny that they can't get the dress on a mannequin. Last Friday they sent an email back stating that they dress was gone back to storage and they would send me pictures on Monday, then I got an email Monday stating their camera was having issues and they would send the pictures Tuesday. I was flying from ireland to US yesterday so obviously was offline all day yesterday, but checked last night and found some more pictures (see below), and a status that my dress had SHIPPED!!!!!!!! I am not happy at all, and right now I would not recommend using them. Yes their responses are quick and good, but what use is that if you are not getting what you want? I feel like I am asking them the same questions over and over. I've asked 3 times now for pictures of the train, to remove the flowers and just add beading to the empire waist line, but they just seem to not listen. Now that it has shipped I'm not sure what by options are with regards a refund? Original dress, pictures posted directly on their website : FIRST SET OF PICTURES RECEIVED FROM BABYONLINE : PICTURES I RECEIVED YESTERDAY : So whilst I don't think the dress looks like the original (was expecting a lot more lace), I think it's still nice, but I am concerned that I have ni pictures on a mannequin which would give me a clearer picture of the shape, concerned that I have asked repeatedly for no flowers, and concerned that they claim it has shipped. I am hoping this is a mistake so sent them the below email last night (no response as of this morning) : -------------------------------- Hello, Thank you for the additional photos. We had however discussed from the very start that I did NOT want flowers on the band and instead wanted cystals/beads (see original mail). Can this be changed? Also I really need to see the dress on a mannequin to get a good sense of the shape. Yes I am a small size, but not small enough that the dress would not fit on a mannequin! Can you please place the dress on a mannequin and send pictures? In addition, I still have not seen pictures of the train, which I have already requested. I am concerned that the left and the right bust look like different sizes, but this could be the angle, so if you place on a mannequin this could help. Am also a little worried that the area just below the bust seems much wider than the waist and hips - which is totally unnatural!! Again, having the dress on a mannequin would really help. Will the corset on the back have an insert so you will not see my back? Babyonline, Please do NOT ship this dress yet. My initial correspondence with you was very good, but unfortunately has not been so good since. I really wish to write a good review so I hope we can work together to get the dress I need. Thanks so much, Joanne --------------------------- Will keep you updated of any progress!!

Great point Ericka! Thanks, will mention that to them.

I just emailed them asking for more pictures which should include : 1. Full length of the front of dress 2. Full length of the back (you included none at all of the back) 3. Close up of neckline and bust area (you included none). 4. Close up of the hem 5. Picture of the train 6. Picture of interior boning and bust area. I will keep you posted ............

Ok girls, I got pictures of my dress from Babyonline today and so far I can't say I'm impressed. (1) The quality of the pictures aren't great, (2), I can't even see the neckline, bust, back, train or anything of the dress!!, and (3), from what I can see I'm not so sure I love it. Anyways, firstly are the pictures they advertised right on their website : And here is what they emailed me :

I've been to both and you will be happy with either! Also keep in mind travel times from your home town. Which is closer? Which has more airline options? Do they both have direct flights? We chose Mexico (Riviera Maya), as there are so many excursions you can do in this area also.

Congrats and welcome to the forum!

Congrats and welcome to the forum!

Congrats and welcome to the forum!

Congrats and welcome to the forum!

Congrats! At least u have plenty of time to plan!