campbellk81

Hi All,

I posted a few weeks ago about not having received my dress from shades of pale....well, I did not receive it in time for my wedding. I finally went out and bought another dress two days before we left. We just got home yesterday and while everything worked out in the end and we had an amazing week, the whole dress experience was extremely stressful. The last communication I received from shades of pale was 2 weeks before we left with final pictures and they said it would ship the next day. I didn't hear from them again, even though I emailed them 4 times over the next two weeks. I didn't pay the remainder and didn't get any confirmation of shipping. Delivery was attempted with my dress while we were away, but I STILL have not heard from shades of pale. I told them my wedding date was April 28th (the day we left) and that I wanted it by the middle of March. I would suggest to everyone to lie about when your wedding is to give ample time to receive it. I had not heard or read anything like that prior to ordering my dress in December.  I'm going to pick up my dress this week and I'll post pictures when I do.

No, I haven't received any pictures yet. That doesn't help...I feel like they just started my dress or something!
 

Originally Posted by See2bee512 

I got pissed off with shades of pale because I would go days at one point 2 weeks without an answer to my questions. i started talking to marie and then i talked to amilia and then agnes and then back to amilia. It was a pain. Sometimes I did get exactly to the point with them.They were on a holiday from the 1st to the 7th I think. Probably backed up with emails. Have you gotten your prodiction pictures yet?

Thanks for the suggestions. See2Bee512, you were smart! I should have definitely done the same. I just hope I receive it earlier than 2 days before we leave. I finally got an email from Shades of pale today, but all it said was it is almost ready. At least I heard from them though.

Yes I know. Obviously I would contact them first! I've emailed them multiple times but am getting no response. They are usually good at getting back to me, but the last time I heard from them was March 29.

Has anyone heard from shades of pale recently? My wedding is in 3 weeks and I STILL have not received my dress. I was supposed to get it by the middle of March. I'm trying not to worry, but I just need to know when/if I'm going to get it! 

Hi Everyone!

We leave for our wedding a month from yesterday!! We are having our reception at Portofinos and I'm wondering what the set up is like.How many people will sit at each table? We will have 33 guests. Should I do table numbers and a seating chart? I asked grace, but she just said the set up was "normal"...I don't know what that means!

I'm also wondering what I should do after dinner. Grace said I could do a private cocktail reception, but is it worth it? Or will it be fine just to go to one of the bars on the resort? If you did that, did you have a first dance somewhere??

Thanks!

thanks racehlw29 for posting the pic. Unfortunately I can't open attachments.  

Hi Everyone! I've been reading this thread for a while and getting lots of good information. vpiche01, my wedding is May 3, 2012. We'll be there the same time! I was wondering if you were having the reception at portofino? When you said you reserved la laguna from 7-11, was that for a cocktail reception after dinner? 

I was wondering if anyone has pictures of the beach ceremony location? I've seen a ton of the beach gazebo, but I can't find any good ones of the beach site. Is there an arch or arbor or something?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by vpiche01 

That's alot to think about I'm sure everything will go well. You just need to make it on that plane! The DJ option seems really expensive and probable not necessary! Are you doing the semi-private dinner? We reserved the Portofino it looks like alot of brides on this forum are doing the same thing! I am so excited for you! Your big day is almost here.

 

We are already paying 10$/pp for the La Laguna 7-11pm so I don't know if I want to pay any additional fees, I'll look at the budget for the 100 time.

 

What are you doing for the wedding favors... we decided to make little bags with trip essentials: toothpaste, scoop, hand sanitizers... and we are also giving our guest a flip flop luggage tag I thought it was a nice touch.

 

Did you take the Crystal or Diamond package? and which location did you pick for the ceremony.

 

It's a great idea to have a welcome brunch... get the group together I like that I may tried to reserve a restaurant to do the same.

 

Can't wait to see the pictures of your wedding... do you have any pictures for the Colonial Lobby  

Hi Lindy S! I am also getting a dress made from Shades of Pale. Your dress looks fantastic and very close to the original which makes me happy. I was wondering what level of accuracy you went with? My dress has a very similar bodice to yours, but the skirt is silk organza as well. What type of organza did you choose? The upgraded regular organza?

Thanks!
 

Originally Posted by Lindy S 

Okay, sorry ladies. I am just now getting around to answering your questions. I have been so busy! Yes, I did try on the original and others similar to it before I chose this design. I had previously ordered a "grecian goddess" looking gown from a different seller, but decided I wanted something a little more sassy instead. The skirt fabric of the replica is very similar to the original. However, the bodice fabric is a little different (the original is silk organza) and I believe the replica is regular organza (not the shiny crystalized kind though (thank goodness). The material reminds me of various other dresses I tried on similar to this. The skirt is pretty soft and flow, which I am happy about, because I was worried it was going to fill like billo pad. I paid for more premium fabric than what Shades of Pale considered normal replica fabric...whatever this means!? The ordering process went really well up until the last few days before it was shipped. I had been in contact with Amalia regularly and then all of the sudden I hadn't heard from her for a few days, and then she emailed me stating my dress had been shipped without my final approval. I was a little worried, because there were still some changes we were discussing through photos. Shipping was very fast! However, when I received the dress almost all the changes had been adjusted. I was a little bummed b/c I had asked for the dress to have a bustle, but one wasn't included. It wasn't a huge deal though, because Shades of Pale only makes you pay a 50% deposit, and then you pay the rest before shipping, but since mine was shipped without my consent I hadn't paid the remaining balance. Amalia informed me I could use the remaining balance for alterations as needed. I believe the dress was shipped so soon because the wear date I had requested was quickly approaching. I had given them an earlier date than my actual wear date to allow for needed alterations. I was able to have the dress tied up tight and it looks awesome...so much better than the photo I have posted below. I did decide to have some width of the bodice taken in to allow the corset and hip area to fit correctly. I am also having a bustle put in. I go in on 1/24 for a fitting. I can't wait to see how it looks! I have also decided to add the flowers with crystal centers to the crystal sash. I will show you all a pic once I have everything complete! Please let me know if you have anymore questions. I hope I answered them with this post, if not let me know!