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erinmc · September 16, 2011

I got quotes on this dress with mermaid silohette, lace-up back and detachable one-shoulder strap. They say they can do. Here's what I got:

Babyonline: $170 -- not sure they understand my reequests

Gianinar: $350+ $59 shipping-- they require $200 unreturnable deposit--after dress is finished they will send several pics before sending.

Jasmine: $519

JoanneIreland · September 16, 2011

For something as detailed as this I think you will need to go with the higher quality option of Jasmine. It's only $100 more than Gianinar but WAY less than full price in a store here.

Originally Posted by erinmc

I got quotes on this dress with mermaid silohette, lace-up back and detachable one-shoulder strap. They say they can do. Here's what I got:

Babyonline: $170 -- not sure they understand my reequests

Gianinar: $350+ $59 shipping-- they require $200 unreturnable deposit--after dress is finished they will send several pics before sending.

Jasmine: $519

erinmc · September 16, 2011

Originally Posted by JoanneIreland

For something as detailed as this I think you will need to go with the higher quality option of Jasmine. It's only $100 more than Gianinar but WAY less than full price in a store here.

Originally Posted by erinmc

I got quotes on this dress with mermaid silohette, lace-up back and detachable one-shoulder strap. They say they can do. Here's what I got:

Babyonline: $170 -- not sure they understand my reequests

Gianinar: $350+ $59 shipping-- they require $200 unreturnable deposit--after dress is finished they will send several pics before sending.

Jasmine: $519

UGH I can't get the picture to post with out the attachment!!~!!!

JoanneIreland · September 16, 2011

Erin here is your dress :

vbbbtk · September 16, 2011

I have no experience with Babyonline or Gianinar but I was/am extremely happy with my experience with Jasmines Bridal. They were always very promt in returning emails and answering all questions. I also placed 1/2 down deposit and then once recieving my pictures of my dress, yes they were on a manequin, I was able to make comments, alterations and recieved yet another set of pictures after things had been altered and once I oked the dress they charged me the remainder. Based off of my experience I would recommend Jasmines! My dress was not nearly as detailed but if you look at some of the work they have done it might help to give you a better opinion on what type of work they can do.

Originally Posted by erinmc

I got quotes on this dress with mermaid silohette, lace-up back and detachable one-shoulder strap. They say they can do. Here's what I got:

Babyonline: $170 -- not sure they understand my reequests

Gianinar: $350+ $59 shipping-- they require $200 unreturnable deposit--after dress is finished they will send several pics before sending.

Jasmine: $519

kthun · September 16, 2011

I agree with taking off the second row of beading. Other than that I think it looks great. The lace on the bottom looks really good. Look at it this way, even if you have to have some alterations it will still probably be less than your inspiration dress. Post pics when you get it!

Originally Posted by JoanneIreland

I emailed babyonline this morning and said I wanted to cancel my order as they've been telling me for almost 2 weeks now that they would email me pictures but didn't, but magicaly about an hour later I got my pictures, which you can see below. What do you think? I've asked them to remove the second row of beading (had never requested that) :

Any honest feedback would be appreciated!

Besides asking to remove the second row of beading, do you have any other advice or suggestions?

I also asked them to confirm if boning and if so how many.

erinmc · September 16, 2011

Thanks a bunch!!

Originally Posted by JoanneIreland

Erin here is your dress :

erinmc · September 16, 2011

Thanks I think I will go with Jasmine's. I did look at there pictures and this dress is on there and looks amazing!!! My wedding isn't until 10/2012. When is it suggested to order? I know i have plenty of time. I would like to lose 30 lbs. Did you go to a professional to get measurements?

Originally Posted by vbbbtk

I have no experience with Babyonline or Gianinar but I was/am extremely happy with my experience with Jasmines Bridal. They were always very promt in returning emails and answering all questions. I also placed 1/2 down deposit and then once recieving my pictures of my dress, yes they were on a manequin, I was able to make comments, alterations and recieved yet another set of pictures after things had been altered and once I oked the dress they charged me the remainder. Based off of my experience I would recommend Jasmines! My dress was not nearly as detailed but if you look at some of the work they have done it might help to give you a better opinion on what type of work they can do.