danak71

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Price: $ 900.00 or best offer

 

Dress condition: Worn once and dry cleaned

 

Dress name: ADORAE

 

Absolutely stunning!

 

Condition: Like new

 

Size: 10

 

Color: White

 

Designer description: Fit and flare gown with sweetheart neckline and corset closure. Demir Stretch Satin provides sleek luster to this slender silhouette. Ruching envelopes the bodice and asymmetrically plummets below the waist, while the train pours into a gorgeous balloon hem.

 

I wore this dress one time for my beach wedding and then immediately had it dry cleaned when I returned home. The dry cleaners assumed I had had an indoor wedding because the dress was so clean!

 

It's a Maggie Sottero Adorae Style #1307 dress. It's white in color and strapless. The dress has never been hemmed.

 

Includes FREE shipping in the US! Paypal is accepted.

 

This gown is SO amazing it was just worn by Attorney General Eric Holder's Press Secretary on May 12, 2012!!! Check out her pics below:

 

www.essence.com/2012/08/22/bridal-bliss-yes-we-can/

Fit and flare gown with sweetheart neckline with corset closure. Demir Stretch Satin provides sleek luster to this slender silhouette. Ruching envelopes the bodice and asymmetrically plummets below the waist, while the train pours into a gorgeous balloon hem. Original value of $1200. This gown is an excellent price. I purchased the dress nwt and the only alterations made were the side bustle which is optional to use. The color is the beautiful white which as you can see grabs the light and will make you look gorgeous on your wedding. Worn once for my wedding but has been professionally dry cleaned. Free shipping in the US.

Originally Posted by soontobeorozco 

 

Brides! I need help.. We are getting married oct 16 2013. I'm Hving trouble figuring out decorating..... Did the hotel provide everything at extra cost? Did anyone use or is using an outside source to help? Bring down your own decorations? I wanted candles at my table but the hotel is statin there is a charge of $60 per table to light them... Can I just light them??

We brought some of our own decorations...we brought our own centerpieces. Where are you having your reception? If outside, it's way too windy to have real candles. We used flameless candles and it was perfect.

Where are you located? What would the shipping cost be to 30308?

What size are they?

SO exciting that you are already there! What a fab idea to find items in cancun. I love that! I hope that my planning is finished by the end of May so I can relax and shop in June, and no worries! You were working with Nayeli, right? She is sooooo difficult to work with thus far! I hope once you get there everything is all ironed out and goes perfectly!!! Any tips for getting thru the next 2 months with her? lol Also, and this is for all brides, what did you use as centerpieces/card cages, decor, etc?  Thanks everyone, and thanks for all the great info danak I will have to check the website out and have fun kicking off those 4" heels!!

I got the idea from May12 up here and SO glad we did it! We got really cute canvas beach bags that say Cancun (all different designs and colors) for $2 each, maracas for $2.50 each and hand painted margarita glasses for $4 each. I've been working with Nayeli but she's been awesome for me. I tried to send her a lot of questions at once and while I waited for her to respond I worked on other things. If there was an answer I needed right away then I called her from my phone or ipad via Skype and it cost me about $.10/min. She and i have exchanged countless emails over the past year. Right before I left Atlanta I sent her ONE email with EVERYTHING we talked about over the past year so we would both have it all in one place. Everything I requested, everything she consented to, any concessions she made, any out of the ordinary requests, etc. I broke it down for her by day and activity. If you'd like to see a copy of the email I sent her, PM your email address to me and I'll forward it to you. I have 7 tables plus our sweetheart table. I have round glass mirrors I'm putting on the center of each table. In the center of the mirror is our table number which is printed on vellum paper rolled in a cylinder with a flameless tealight inside. All of our table numbers bear some significance. For instance, table 21 has a large 21 printed in the middle and underneath is printed "The day in April Marcus proposed". I purchased some square glass vases from Dollar Tree (2 per table) that will go on either side of the table number. In them I'm putting shells or rocks, flowers and a submersible tea light. On the outside of the mirror I will have 4 tealight holders with flameless teallight candles. Pretty simple but I brought everything with me and it cost me about $150 total for what I needed for 7 tables. Good luck with your last 2 months of planning. We check into Excellence tomorrow so if there's anything anyone needs me to communicate to Nayeli let me know. We meet with her at 9am!

So we're in Mexico already (got here yesterday). We came early to buy the OOT bags and some authentic things to put in them. We're staying in a condo in downtown Cancun we rented and checking into Excellence Wednesday. This week is actually pretty calm. I finished my planning the end of March and basically went shopping for clothes for the trip in April. My mom, one of my hostesses and one of my bridesmaids came down early with us to help shop for OOT bag items and put it together. It's been a HUGE help. As far as the foot jewelry, yes it's a sole less sandal. All bling for me and I bought some different ones for my bridesmaids and hostesses as well since we're getting married on the beach. I purchased some purple shoes (my wedding color) to wear for the reception. I also purchased some REALLY cute flip flops from www.theaccessorybarn.com to wear from the room to the beach and then when I'm ready to kick off those 4" purple heels. LOL My mom also bought some flip flops from The Accessory Barn to wear with her dress and they're really cute too. Their prices were really reasonable. I got my foot jewelry on ebay but I got the jewelry for my bridesmaids from a shop on Etsy. Let me know if you'd like the name.

Thanks danak!!! OMG this SATURDAY!!!!! What does this week look like for you? Stressed or calm? So what do you mean by foot jewelry? I am seeing a lot of really cool stuff on etsy, but the sandals are sole-less.. is that what you're doing? My dress is hemmed for a flat and I want to do a decorative "sole-less" sandal, but what to do for reception, walk to the beach, etc.. Any advice or thoughts are appreciated ) 

We don't get married until this Saturday but I'm wearing foot jewelry. Congrats!!!!

Hey Monica, Congratulations!!!!! I can't wait to hear all about it and see pics! I just sent you a friend request on FB. I leave for Mexico in 3 days. Can't wait!!!

Just PM'd you!

Originally Posted by LKocelko 

 

So I've had my fake flowers sitting in our guest room for about three months, and finally decided I needed to buckle down and make my bouquets. I'm making one for my MOH and myself; this one is the one for my MOH. Mine will be mostly purple, with a few white. I want honest opinions. Do these look homemade? I'm worried eveything is going to look clearly like it was a DIY. I have no problem redoing it if it does, I'd rather do that and have it look perfect! I wasn't sure about the gray ribbon. But white just didn't look quite right with the ivory flowers/dress, and we couldn't find the perfect shade of ivory.

 

 

 

 

 

I think those look REALLY pretty and I wouldn't have known they weren't really if you hadn't said it. They look real to me. I also like the gray ribbon.

Originally Posted by whitneys 

 

 

Ooh! Your big day is coming up in less than a month! How do you get a hold of the spa or is that something you talk to your coordinator about later? Just wondering how they see your hair style whether it's the day of or ahead of time.

YES! We leave for Mexico on April 27 (3 weeks!!!) My bridal shower is tomorrow and bachelorette party is next weekend...such an exciting time!

 

Anyway, I have emailed the spa and made appointments but I have also Skyped them and talked to them directly. Email is great but I'm old fashioned and like personal interaction. :-)

Originally Posted by bride81 

 

I am also having last minute people bail out.  Don't they know we have enough stress!!  My FI's best man is telling him he isn't sure if he will make it- We are about out of time here.  We need to know what's up!  We finally got our rings, and I have tried on my dress for the 1st time.  So exciting!  I am working on gifts.. I picked up handkerchiefs for FMIL (she is a crier), my grandmother, and my dad from Etsy that I have special messages on.  Do I pass these out at rehearsal or day of?  I am thinking day of...  For the girls I ordered the personalized hangers, and I would like to find foot jewelery... any ideas?  My grandmother gave me a pearl necklace that my grandfather gave to her.  So special, something borrowed will be a matching pearl bracelet... Something blue I grabbed this garter   

 

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/124553115

 

For treats for my guests when they arrive..... emergen-c, altoids minis, sanitizer wipes, shout wipes, motrin

I have some cute glass jars that are small... not sure what to do with them. And, small organza bags that were 50 for $5 at Michaels on clearance! 

 

I still need to make hair appointments, I would like to find personalized cups, I need to figure out what to do for bags.  I think we will have 35-40 people and I am running out of $$!  Any bargain bags that I can personalize?  I need to figure out if I want runners, and what to do for candles!  Lastly, I need mini tequila bottles ( I will attach name and table name), picture frames for tables....  Ahhhhh...  someone do this for me  And, I need to go fake tanning I think.

 

Its hard to believe I started this thread so long ago!  I am glad we are such a great support team, and have helped each other out!  Only about 1 month to GO....

I got my foot jewelry from a girl on Etsy THEDAYSGOBY...

 

We worked together and she made 5 sets for me (all different) EXACTLY the way I wanted them. They came out beautifully!

Originally Posted by KDoyle 

 

WOW! Wish i was your guest LOL, that is very generous! I would have done the private catamaran ...and should have now in hind sight ...but we opted for the full private dinner and reception which is costing a small fortune at the resort we are going top Sounds likely your guests will fee very special and loved!

Hahahaha...it just kept evolving. Every time Marcus turned around I had added something else! LOL

 

I forgot I'm including Emergen-C packets in the Oh Sh*t Kits....I got all of the stuff for the kit on ebay for really cheap which helped!

Originally Posted by PuntaBride 

 

What is everyone doing for gift for their guests?

 

We got personalized tumblers and key holders ... I don't know if I should do canvas bags.  I worry that guests won't use them past the wedding or they bring their own beach bags anyways.

Our final count is 51 guests. We're purchasing totes when we get to Mexico for each person (thought I could negotiate for nicer bags at a better rate there than on a website) and we're filling it with:

 

1. Custom doorhangers we had made (1 per room)

2. Itinerary

3. Welcome Letter

4. Oh Sh*t Kit (with tums, bandaid, advil, shout wipe, hangover recipe)

5. Cute glass bottles with cork stoppers filled with sand from the beach and custom favor tag tied to it (guests will pour a little of the sand into our sand ceremony frame and then have the rest to keep)

6. Love Butter with favor tag (body butter that my cousin makes herself and is giving us to put in all the guests bags). It has shea butter in it and also is a natural sunblock

7. Small bottle of Hendricks Gin (my fiance's last name) with mixer and a cute note.

8. Room key/tip holder

9. Cigars for the guys

 

We're also picking up handpainted margarita glasses that will be at each place setting at the reception and handpainted maracas.

 

We're taking our wedding party and participants to the spa for the hydrotherapy/aqua wellness session (Girls in one group and guys in another) and we're taking all the guests on a private catamaran for a day.

 

In addition, I hosted a bridesmaid luncheon for my girls and my mom and gave the girls foot jewelry that I had made from someone on Etsy and a framed photo of me and them. The frame served as their place setting at the luncheon and I'm planning to have wedding photos of me and each of them to replace that picture after the wedding. The guys got custom cufflinks.

Originally Posted by uhura526 

 

is everyone here doing wedding programs?  I pretty much decided against them but I still have time to change my mind but I gotta do it this week.  Only 26 guests for us and just a MOH and BM make up our wedding party so not sure what else to put on the program. What are you guys doing?

We're doing programs but I don't think that you HAVE to necessarily. Here is ours...

 

 

 

 

 

L&M_PROGRAM_v2.pdf

Originally Posted by maggiemiller 

 

I was really thinking I would do my ceremony at the gazebo but the more I look at it, it seems backwards to me. Has anyone had their ceremony set up the other direction so that the beach/ocean are your back drop?

I wanted to have my ceremony there as well! But I didn't like the fact that our backs would be to the ocean...that was a severe design flaw in my opinion. So we'll be on the beach. LOL (Not to mention Nayeli said it was best with 40 people or less and we have 55).

Originally Posted by kfritz 

 

Is anyone having their reception at the ceco terrace? Our wedding is going to be small probably max or 20 people. We arn't doing a full reception just a dinner I was thinking of having the fire show but its only about 30 min.  Any ideas for decorations or backgroun music? Is it worth paying to have a band or better to bring an ipod dock?

We are having our reception at the CECO Terrace. We have about 55 people in our party so we weren't sure if an ipod dock would be loud enough. One of Fi's friends is coming now and he DJ's professionally so he's going to DJ for us and we're just renting speakers from a local company so we don't have to lug speakers down with us.

 

I think with that amount of people an ipod dock should be fine! That's what we're planning to use at our Welcome Reception at the X-Lounge.

Originally Posted by smo0ochz 

 

Hi Brides!

   Are you girls getting your hair and make-up done at the salon? I know it is included in my package, but I'm thinking I might just do it myself. I am a make-up guru and control freak. I like high quailty make-up, especially when photos are being taken.  Anyone know what kind of make-up is used? air burshed? humm.... Thanks!!

I'm having my hair and makeup done at the resort. My wedding isn't until May 4, but I've sent countless messages to the spa! LOL

 

They use MAC makeup and it's traditional not airbrushing.

I forgot if you don't see your color/size email her. She didn't have my size in white in stock but she ordered them for me. 

Very cute! I like that you get a bit of height too. I'm short so this would work well. Just checked the site. LOVE THE PRICES!! I like the cute dresses too. Lol. ...i'm so not focused!

My mom and I both purchased a pair from the site (hers were flats with bling) and they look awesome in person. The customer service was great. We had to send both pairs back for the next larger size because they seemed to run a little small but the owner was great and sent the new pairs out really quickly.

I am the worlds biggest klutz! I just can't risk it. I normally am good with heels but I'll be walking on grass so better safe than sorry. Please continue to share your updates and progress ladies. It will be good for us all and keep us all in check. 

I found the cutest wedge flip flops on this site. http://www.theaccessorybarn.com/

Originally Posted by Amanda Gardner 

 

My husband and I were married at EPM on Friday and everything was beautiful!! There is no need to worry. The resort is amazing and the staff are all so nice!!!! 

Congratulations!!! Can't wait to see pics!

I would just ask your wedding coordinator by email and get her response in writing. It can't hurt and you might get the response you want! :-)

Originally Posted by maggiemiller 

 

Has anyone not chosen to have a private reception and just had your entire group go to dinner together after the ceremony. I'm trying to decide if it is worth it to pay for the private dinner?

How many people are in your group? I have heard of them putting tables together for a semi-private dinner in one of the restaurants. We have 53 people in our group so we are paying for the private dinner for the reception. But we didn't want to pay for an additional private dinner, so she's putting tables together for 30 of us for the Rehearsal Dinner (which we won't have to pay extra for).