coconoir1908

Depending on the blue and the style it's rough. Try Barney's, Bergdorf, Neiman Marcus, Saks. Even online as they will ship. www.Polyvore.com is awesome and will tell you who has the shoe that you are looking for. Happy Hunting and remember to purchase 1 size up.

I love to plan but, also want to be done the majority of the big items that will take up time before my son starts back to school in Sept. His homework averages 2-3 hours per night so there is no way that I can do both. This doesn't even account for Tae Kwon Do or Tennis.

UPDATE UPDATE OK Ladies, Here' s an update after my post this morning. First let me say that this was an awesome, amazing, blessing and cherished day. My grandmother(mom) who raised me from birth got a chance to see her "youngest baby" try on a wedding dress and as she say "in her right mind" This day meant the world to the both of us. So meeting the designer in my eyes was icing on the cake! Although my mom (this is what I have always called my grandmom) is not a crier, she gives this look of approval or disapproval that goes right through you. Today was the look of approval all the way when it came to the dress with only 1 "not so much" regarding a belt which I did not go with. Today was the day, that I even had a tear flowing coupled with smiles (my eyes are very chinkie (wrong spelling) and even close when I laugh to hard) you'll see this. Lazaro is such a sweetheart an I am humbled to have met the man that will design MY DRESS. How freaking awesome is that? I tell you, having the last appt at 4 (by my design) was great, as we shut the Bridal Garden in Marlton, NJ with MaryEllen leading the way down. We were the only people in there after 3:45p and what a grand feeling this is. The first kicker was when I pulled out my Christian Louboutin and MaryEllen (my consultant) said "Oh My God" I gotta show them. So out went one shoe LOL. The dress for my family was dynamite but the shoe for the whole Bridal Garden was the focus. Lazaro said "Oh I gotta see her walk in these, all 5 inches" My mom said "honey this is like putting on underwear to her, its natural" the whole place fell out laughing as I strut my stuff across the floor. Okay enough talking Please note that these are my iPhone pics that do not have a flash. The Style of dress is Lazaro 3050 to which I purchased in a light ivory. The cost with the belt after a discount was $4800 I saved a total of $1500. My bridesmaid Kelly in her Butter by Nadia dress (my gift to them)

Great job, they are beautiful!

I concur brendee2005!

Shoes way way before the dress ;-) which I started with Badgley Mischka and ended up with Christian Louboutin. It helps to take your shoes with you when you try on dress so that you can "get the feel" and look. I love shoes, and I actually buy shoes before clothes TeeHee

We are wedding date buddies. 4/21/12 Moon Palace ;-)

and happy planning

Hola Chicas, Well in a few hours we are headed out so that I can officially say Yes to the dress, to meet Lazaro himself and to be sketched in my gown. Boy-oy-boy is my stomach doing an excited number on me. Instead of my MOH 7 3 of BM's flying/driving in again I have decided to let my grandmom (who raised me), my aunt and my BM that wasn't able to join in on the 2nd half attend in June, hang out with me. Since I picked up the BM dresses, I will take one so that Kelly can try it on and we see how it match up with my dress. She also purchased her shoes so at least we will have an "almost complete" look. So that I can gauge the type of flowers that I would like. So with all of that said here's a run down of the things done: Wedding Dress: Official purchase date TODAY ;-) Wedding Shoes: My something blue, Christian Louboutin Open Lips BM/MOH: Butter by Nadia Satin Signature dresses (purchased as their gift) & picked up Butterfly Brooch: Ordered and also a part of their gift Bridal Party/flower girl T's: Ordered/Received from Etsy another gift Invitations: Started with Sarah Sprouille of Sprouille Designs Pre-Travel Brochure in process (the only thing I actually dread) Luggage tags: Done First aid kit: Done Oh Sh*T Kits: In the process (waiting for some items to be delivered) Welcome Booklets" Completed with the exception of the events page Towels/Shot glasses: FI and I are working on the design Engagement Pics: 12x12 will be delivered in the next two weeks. This is what our guest will sign. 3 Nautilus shells ordered and received Studio Suits: Will order 2 this week for FI. 1 Blended Linen and 1 Pure Irish Linen whichever FI likes the best, this is what will be purchased as his gift to the guys. DJ Booked: DJ Mannia Make-up booked: Norma Perez Flowers: Not sure if mom & I will embark on DIY or not. I'm so not a big fan of flowers so don't want to spend too much $$ on this aspect. Zuniga: In process of deciding on things that we would like. I have tons more but can't think. Have great weekend.

TTD is so unique! Although new to most and hesitation will follow this is your day and your pictures!! I am most definitely doing one and I have to admit that I am more excited about these than the actual wedding day photos. We will be the first to have this done among our family & friends so I am toooooo excited. Here is my thing, I did by an alternate dress for this. I could not fathom putting a 4k dress is water. With that said, to each his/her own but follow your heart always!

No need to ask!! and Happy Planning!

What type of flowers are you getting? What is Marvin's process to ensure that he will get on the site to deliver the flowers

I haven't even begun a list yet as I would like to find out all of the guest that will attend. But we are definitely going the Old School Hip Hop & R&B, NeoSoul, and a few songs for line dancing as I have quite a few folks that are apart of a line dancing troop. By no means will people be sitting down unless it is to change their shoes ;-)

You did a great job!!

I agree with you, for 10 you can do some amazing things for far less than $300. Thanks so much, she will shortly begin our Invites.

I just ventured on my DIY path so I'm no where near this. However the lovely Sarah from Sprouille Designs did. She is dynamic to work with!

Hi Ladies, For those that have or will contact Norma Perez for make-up, please do not quote the price that was given to me!. I have many many people getting their make-up done and I also using her for other services as well. It's quite disconcerting to receive an email from a vendor saying "did you say". Please please please contact each vendor for your own pricing. Thanks

Very pretty

With my party people, I am definitely submitting a list. Although it wont' be all inclusive, I would like him to know and be comfortable with the direction that we are headed. I'm not concerned about the order and will leave that up to his expertise. How about you?

I'm going to use the complimentary bouquet that MP gives for myself. So I'm in a toss up between peonies, roses, & gerbera daisies

Congrats & Welcome Everyone!!! Happy Planning

Outside vendor fee, however; he does take a little off of the price since he knows that we have to pay a fee for him to come on. They are really being strict with the outside vendor fee vs. day passes.

Ladies, Have any of you or will you book with Marvin? If so what have you found to be his going rate? I'm thinking of tackling this as a DIY as I'm learning the real touch are expensive as well. I'm by no means a flower person so I really don't want to spend much. I have 6 bms, 6 grooms so it adds up.

Very Pretty I love the sewing kits and may have to add to our OOT. Thanks a bunch

Both dresses are gorgeous!