mochamakes3

Yes, it was Monica Bridal. My first dress looked a lot like the inspiration dress, but was much too big. I also ordered a BM dress from them but it isn't very much like the one I picked from their website. So I think she tried really hard to please me this time. Now I just have to wait and see how this one fits... fingers crossed.

I received a picture of my reception dress. The original is Pnina Tornai.I'm pretty happy with the results, so I hope it fits!

Ladies - It was my first day back at home and very productive. I picked up a crinoline for $30 which I plan on dying fuchsia. Then while my FI went to a meeting I went to Aldo and found a cute pair of shimmery strappy sandals to wear to wear with my dress. And they were on $14! So hopefully tomorrow I can have someone help me try on my dress with everything and really decide if I will keep it or keep looking. And my reception dress is being shipped!

Let me guess... the one on the right is the original?

First of all congratulations! Sometimes things happen when they are least planned and turn out to be the perfect timing. I think you should go ahead with all your plans. Like you said, you've been planning for over a year. You should be fine to enjoy every minute of all your celebrations. You'll still be able to participate in most of your activities. Can your dress be altered to fit a baby bump? I love your last comment. Now you will have an even more exciting year! Best of luck to you, your FI and little bun in the oven.

Lua - I can't wait to see how your bouquet turns out. I'm glad that your flowers are what you wanted.

Yay! My reception dress is finished. I will post pictures if Monica Bridal sends any.

Those are gorgeous!

Sell the dress online and just have 2. Now you know who really stands up for you. And be grateful that everyone else has held your hand and heart throughout your wonderful day.

In the beginning, I was really impressed with Palace and how quickly they responded. Now, I am thoroughly disappointed in their reservation service for membership weddings. First of all, you can only make a reservation Monday to Friday between 9 and 5 which is inconvenient for most people. If you want to make a reservation outside that time you can send an email but not everyone had access to internet or feels comfortable sending credit card information. Third, the only benefit to booking through a membership is a manicure, pedicure and massage. So basically a $200 value for an extra $500 price. I am so reluctant to encourage our guests to book through the membership and are actually going to try to find a TA at this point. I am really upset because our WC has not even attempted to be helpful. In order to benefit from the recent increases to the Palace promotion, I had to ask her to cancel and rebook our reservations!

Finally got a response from Miami in regards to the changes to Palace promotion. She told me no increase because we booked before November 30. I responded that she should cancel that reservation and create a new one so we get the $2000. Once again Palace Resorts is not impressing me.

At least we all know that the next few weeks until after the holidays will just fly by. I really need to switch over from wedding shopping to holiday shopping mode.

Nuttytart - I would call the Miami office. At this point, your preferred locations may already be booked and you don't want to have to take your second choice for everything.

Nuttytart - It is a headache trying to communicate and get any answers from MP. Apparently, once you get there they are amazing which explains why they don't have much time for us before we arrive.I feel the same way that they only respond quickly when there is money involved. You should be able to apply the vacation dollars to your wedding package as soon as you have paid for your room in full. Our wedding is at the end of April and I have been in touch with our on site WC for a couple of months. I kept asking questions about reserving private functions, so they put me in touch with her because there was money involved. haha. Just tell your Miami contact that you want to reserve you locations. Here is the chart with where vacation dollars can be redeemed, in case you haven't received it: You can also use it for salon services. 1500 Palace.pdf

Thanks so much for posting the pumpkin satin. It looks like it should be the right color.

Congrats Badgergirl it looks great on you.

Great news Teira! I would be so tempted to go "visit" and try it on. I have mine at home and the only thing that keeps me from trying it on every night is the corset back.

You can still have your civil ceremony at Majestic Elegance, and then once you get back maybe arrange just a marriage blessing with his parents? Or is there a traditional cultural ceremony that might be special for you all? We weren't sure if FI's parents would be able to attend, and I planned on doing that. Luckily, they are able to attend.

Charmaine - I think you just need to be staying at a Palace resort, but I would definitely book your date ASAP so that you can have the ceremony time you want. You don't want to miss out on your preferred time. You only need to pay $300 US deposit for the complementary civil ceremony to reserve your date.

Great find! I might splurge and get the waterproof multi card holder: http://www.specialistid.com/Multi_Card_Clear_Water_Resistant_Holder_1840_9000_p/1840-9000.htm

Lua - Sounds like they never processed your order. I'm glad they will be arriving soon and I hope they turn out wonderful. It's a good thing you contacted them to find out what happened.

I just have to share my excitement with you ladies. I was trying to figure out my remaining vacation days for the year, and my last day of work will be December 17! I'm so happy that I actually have some time off after working 6 days a week for the last three months and being away from home.

mochamakes3 - I would say the color is pretty orange with a gold shimmer in the light. Since I went with the satin, the color is more saturated. I think the organza would have been too light. I feel like my mom is trying to push me toward coral over orange (I don't think she really likes orange), but I am hoping to sway her when I show her these over the weekend. Thanks, I was starting to worry it would be too light. The only thing I worry about with orange is if it will look like Halloween. My sister actually suggested black dresses with an orange sash. Then my little nephew laughed so hard that it would look like Halloween and it's spring time.