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[CaseynMichael]

Thanks. I have plans on going to a bridal shop to try on dresses and see what I like best. I am truly nowhere near 6 ft tall nor a size 0. I am 5'1 and a size 2 or 4 depending on the cut of the clothes...but anyhoo I will have a better idea of what looks suitable on me once I visit the stores!

[cosmogal]

has anyone used landy bridal?

[lttlmssstrange]

Based on the reviews I have read on here, I decided to proceed with Landy.. Good communication so far, though I haven't ordererd my dress yet, I've inquired about a number of things and have received speedy responses.  I chose to get in touch with them because a user on here said they were very compliant with the process (pictures, communication, material) and because I am looking for good lace, someone mentioned Landy has pretty good quality and will send samples upon request.  I also feel more comfortable ordering from a company who posts pictures of their own creations--in the "Landy Bridal Gown" link (I think they're original, anyway but I could be wrong: http://www.landybridal.com/hs4435-p4057.aspx  f).  But it seems as though it depends on what kind of dress you're looking into--different places apparently have different strong-points.  Landy is lace, others produce better ruffules, fluff, flowyness, etc.  I don't recall reading a bad review about Landy though.. perhaps only that they charge a little more than other sellers (because of higher quality.)  I would also look into topspartner. 

 

Originally Posted by cosmogal 

has anyone used landy bridal?

 

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I've read most of the this thread and by you recommendations I have looked at dhgate's babyonline.  I've narrowed it down to 2 dresses.  This is for our vow renewal because, long story short, the first wedding wasn't perfect.  It will be in June or July late afternoon/evening in Vegas.  The first one I loved would be made from tafetta and I think it would be too heavy and hot. 

 

My question to you is...I love this dress

but I don't know if they can do the bottom with that texture so I chose a back up

 

 

 

I love the skirt on this one.  Has anyone had any of these dresses made successfully?  Which DH gate seller it best at lace/ruffles?  I've written them to ask about the lace to see if they could send me a photo of how the bottom will look.  Do you think they will?

[prettypigpig]

miss kim,

you can always ask, if they have pics on a finished dress, they will send u the pics. 

Again to everyone who wants a mermaid dress, try one at bridal shop before ordering...because mermaids aren't for everyone, and some are not very comfy to sit down with

[twinky]

Hi, I'm new here but did read all the posts on this forum before I decided to go ahead n order my gown from Gianinar. I must say I am really grateful to all you girls for helping others while helping urselves To summarize on my knock-off gown, after reading all the reviews here I decided to go ahead with Gianinar and their correspondance was superb. Every email I sent them was responded to in less than 24hrs and so far everything has been good. I hope it continues that way.

 

My gown is a mix of sthg I tried on at a bridal store here in Singapore with a bit of personal inputs. To start with, I wasnt left with any other option cos in Singapore we dont have the concept of bridal houses which sell gowns. Everything for the wedding including the photographer comes as a package and you rent a gown which a 100 others might have already worn. Anyway I'm glad I went ahead and ordered my own gown. I have now received the first cut photos. This is super quick cos by the time I made the payment and confirmed the type of lace I want, it was already Apr 5th n now on 14th, in less than 10days I have got an email with pics of the bodice.

 

I am quite pleased with the pictures except for three things

• the sweetheart neckline seems a bit out of shape. the two sides dont look symmetric
• there is an inkstain on the left side. I'm hoping this is just a chalk mark they use for the measurements.
• I was hoping the transition from the chiffon to the lace part would be a bit more subtle. But this is my fault as I dint give them any details on this. In the gown I tried here, they had used the scalloped edges of the lace to create a smoother transition there.

 

I would love to have your comments on the gown before I shoot my response to gianinar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Not to worry about the mermaid style...I've got hte body to carry it off...but thanks for the advice...Has anyone seen either company do ruffles or details  like that?  I got a response back with photos of the lace and they said it would be similar.  My concern is that the skirt is more of a ruffled lace done in tiers.  I guess if I go with that one I should just expect it without the ruffles and be happy with what I get.

 

Second question....I have a large cup size (DD) and was wondering if any curvy ladies had any issues with cups fitting well on strapless or more fitted dresses.??

[mochamakes3]

Thanks so much ladies! I am having a seamstress adjust the neckline to be more sweetheart and I pick it up tonight. I will try it on with my veil to see.

 

misskim,

 

My dress had tiers of lace and it turned out well. I sent them some close up pictures of the skirt that I found online. I would probably be a little worried about the cup size, just because most Asian women are built very petite. Just allow for a lot of extra time in case there is any alterations needed.

[bellajovie]

After reading this thread all the way through I finally decided to go with Monica Bridal for my dress. I am a little nervous (excited too) but I have chatted with them and emailed back and forth.  They've been very easy to work with.  We'll see what happens!!!

 

 

Thanks Bonnie for all of your advice.  I am going to get professionally measured for this...definitely!!

[JoanneIreland]

WOW!! Amazing bellejovie! Please please please please keep us updated on this and post pics!
 

Originally Posted by bellajovie 

After reading this thread all the way through I finally decided to go with Monica Bridal for my dress. I am a little nervous (excited too) but I have chatted with them and emailed back and forth.  They've been very easy to work with.  We'll see what happens!!!

 

 

Thanks Bonnie for all of your advice.  I am going to get professionally measured for this...definitely!!