magirl

O just ordered my dress from Topspartner, it has lots of lace. I'm crossing my fingers!, I did have modifications but i think they are minimal. Kathy seemed very eager to help and she replied usually within a day.

I am having the same problem as you, while I am sure of the quality of the dress the lace samples they sent were just standard lace and the pronovias dresses I want, I want' because the lace is so beautiful.

I'm not sure what to do either so I would be interested to see if anyone responds!

If anyone is interested I listed this in the "for sale" area of the forum!

Originally Posted by magirl 

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It is really pretty, missing beads in the skirt don't really bother me, they are easy enough to add. The problem is my tatas, they wont behave. It really is a bit obsene, which is why I didn't post pics of me in it!. The poor dress! Lmao.

I know it will work well for someone more proportioned than myself. It really is pretty though, I'm very dissapointed.

http://www.justinalexanderbridal.com/product-detail.php?id=232&entity_id=582

I got this from Monica bridal, it is very pretty! It just doesn't fit me right. The dress is very nice, stitching is good, lightweight with good boning. Skirt is plain tulle ballgown shape. Very feminine and pretty. I love this dress but I can't wear it.  I hope it find a good home with someone here!

$125 size 14 b40 w 31hips n/a

Let me know if you have any questions!

Hello I ordered this as a TTD from Monic's Bridal but just doesn't offer the coverage or support I need up top. I love it but its a little to revealing on me. It would be gorgeous on someone with a little less on top than me.  My loss is your gain.. $125 US only please. Let me know if you have any questions.

Very well made, I couldn't find anything wrong. Beading is very nice, skirt is plain tulle.

size 14.  b40 waist 31 hips n/a

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I got my dress from monica bridal today, i am impressed and a little dissapointed. First it is very pretty! Quality seems good, the beading is beautiful!, However I told her there were beads spread throughout the skirt that you can't see in the pictures and she assured me they knew about them, This could have been a misunderstanding though so now the skirt is plain tulle, as well as the tulle covering the bodice. Only the shoulders waist and middle bodice have beading. Its still very pretty though.

Second, It doesnt look so good on me,, i'm a little top heavy and i'm busting out of this,, the boning can't take it.  This is not Monica Bridal's fault though, I knew it was a possibility when I ordered it, but for 150 bucks it was worth the risk to me. Perhaps someone else can use it...I will take pics soon...
 

Originally Posted by magirl 

who is Jeff Liu and topspartner? I can't say I have heard of these makers before. Can anyone post a link to their sites?I'm in talks with landy about another custom dress, but am wondering if there is other options.

 

Also, I just ordered a dress from Monica bridal, i'm hoping since its very simple it will be quite similar.  I think I might use this as a TTD but not sure...

 

 

 

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Originally Posted by shootystar 

They just said that they can't make it "like you asked in the picture." and that they are "incapable" of it and that I should just go buy the dress from the bridal shop if I wanted it like the photos. Which might be a time thing but sounds more like they just think the dress is too complicated and don't want to make it anymore. It is disappointing since I already told them that it is fine that the pleats are different, fine that the flowers are different, fine that the lace is different. I just want is the top to have a waistband, all be pleated, and not to go down as far. They are obviously capable of pleating well, can probably add a waistband without trouble (well it seems simple to me, a complete non-sewer ) and I gave them the exact measurements for how long the bodice should go down. I didn't think I was being suuuuper picky and difficult, but I maybe I am. Well, if they say that they can't do it, I should just trust that they can't since they know their abilities best, but who can I ask to make it now?

 

Jeff Lui wants $216 for it, which is fine, but can't show me any photos of his lace or appliques. Topspartner will take too long now, probably even if I do rush service with the holiday coming up.

 

 

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Originally Posted by Karen&Rene 

Did they just outright refuse to make it or did they say they just couldn't make in time due to the holiday?

 

 

 

hello I was wondering if anyone has a picture of this dress. I have only seen pictures of it in pieces and i would like to see what it looks like whole but my internet search has come up empty.

I is a v-neck dress mermaid style with the front of the skirt coming to a point in front and the back flaring out in lace stripes...

Has anyone seen this dress?

I am not near any great fabric places, i'd have to drive down to NY and that would cost me more than the dress with hotel costs.. soooo nah.

Ginger your dress is lovely! I can't pull off spagetti straps which is why i'm having them change the dress. That way all my flab is covered! lol

I jsut heard back from topspartner, they said the could make my dress with my alterations! I love this dress Pronovias malibu but i want a v in the back and a corset instead of a zipper. do you think I should go with them? How similar do you think the lace on the skirt will be, I really like the antique look to it...

we are having our s Nov 4th at Now Sapphire!

who is Jeff Liu and topspartner? I can't say I have heard of these makers before. Can anyone post a link to their sites?I'm in talks with landy about another custom dress, but am wondering if there is other options.

Also, I just ordered a dress from Monica bridal, i'm hoping since its very simple it will be quite similar.  I think I might use this as a TTD but not sure...

Originally Posted by shootystar 

They just said that they can't make it "like you asked in the picture." and that they are "incapable" of it and that I should just go buy the dress from the bridal shop if I wanted it like the photos. Which might be a time thing but sounds more like they just think the dress is too complicated and don't want to make it anymore. It is disappointing since I already told them that it is fine that the pleats are different, fine that the flowers are different, fine that the lace is different. I just want is the top to have a waistband, all be pleated, and not to go down as far. They are obviously capable of pleating well, can probably add a waistband without trouble (well it seems simple to me, a complete non-sewer ) and I gave them the exact measurements for how long the bodice should go down. I didn't think I was being suuuuper picky and difficult, but I maybe I am. Well, if they say that they can't do it, I should just trust that they can't since they know their abilities best, but who can I ask to make it now?

 

Jeff Lui wants $216 for it, which is fine, but can't show me any photos of his lace or appliques. Topspartner will take too long now, probably even if I do rush service with the holiday coming up.

 

 

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Originally Posted by Karen&Rene 

Did they just outright refuse to make it or did they say they just couldn't make in time due to the holiday?

 

 

"Finally i dont know if this has been asked anywhere on here before but I feel like I know you ladies and wanted to ask you what you thought........My e ring has a thick platinum band and we have started to look at wedding bands (i want a thin band with a few dimonds on it) and I really dont want to spend more then like $500 on my band, but obv cant get a platinum band with a few dimonds on it for $500.........so here is my question.....Is it cheesy to get a white gold band to go with my platinum e ring? will it look different color, less shiney?  And if not is there a big difference beteween 14k and 18k gold? Thanks girls!!  "

Keep in mind that platinum will form a "Patina" with wear that other metals don' (because it is soft but strong, the metal will form scratches and dings rather then wearing down and losing metal. Platinum is less fragile than other metals)

Palladium will match it best at the beginning but will not wear the same way at all. I'n not sure if you can constantly have you platinum polished to keep it looking like your band but it's a possibility.

I was told we could only have a symbolic wedding on a sunday but there would be a 35% additional charge. yikes!

Is anyone gettig a kids under 12 are free special?  I'm told the promotion is going on now through the fallbut they can't give me that for next fall..

i'm on the lookout for royal blue! 

Yeah I attended too. I am happy this is n option though, iiif the budget needs to be cut

Oh like little topiaries?! that does sound cute!
 

Originally Posted by sxcT 

Stephy - did you ever think about little buckets with sand in them to stick the pompoms in??  That might turn out cute.

Ok so reading through this huge thread, I am wondering if there is an option fto do your reception in the buffet restaruant.  I know a Jade this is an option that doesn't cost anything extra, you can't have music or dancing, but they will seperate the are off for you.

 

Does anyone know if Sapphire offers this option?

I love this idea but dont have indesign

uh that sucks!

cool thanks!

pretty, I do like those,,, not sure ow i'm doing my hair.

I was thinking of bags lanterns but mine will also be at about 4:30 so that woudl be silly. Petals might be nice too though, but can you bring petals into mexico?