Donna Hewitt

@2012Mrstobe - Just a suggestion, if you need to call them - Download Skype - its Super cheap and easy!  I use it to call everywhere and I live in Korea.  Good luck!  Sounds like amazing customer service - So happy I've decided to go with them!!  Make sure you put up a pic of the final product!

Originally Posted by Michelle11 

 

Here's my Tara Keely dress. The sample was in rough shape, so its a bit tattered, but I loved it anyway! They also pinned the chest area, so its not quite exactly how its going to look... Its going to arrive in Feb and I'll alter it then Can't wait I know it's kinda large for a wedding in Jamaica ... but it's all tule at the bottom and I'll be removing a layer of crinoline anyway. PLUS its only one day of my life - I dont mind being a tad warm!! "YoLo" !

 

Gorgeous!! You need a dainty white lace umbrella for photos!!  Like Southern Bell - Love it!

I like the ruffles idea... I see what you are saying, it looks like something is just missing between the 2 areas...  You are right, it will stand up more when the underlay (thingy) is there...  I say give a bit of ruffle a try!

GOOD LUCK - 26%tax - Ridic!

I'd love to see pics of the cake topper, pillow and pen!  Email is [email protected].  Thanks

We aren't going to hire the DJ either, just asking a friend to organize the music for us... Saves a few hundred dollars! 

Originally Posted by trivera5521 

 

Okay ladies after my first visit to Kleinfelds and saying Yes to a dress that I ending up having dress regret I went yesterday for my second appt and found "MY" dress! I couldnt be happier and super excited. Its a Pnina Tornai and has so much personality to it that it just screams Meeeee!!!! I have to say that I love this color!! And although we are not in the least bit traditional the one thing that I know my FI would prefer is me in a white dress. So I may have to sacrifice the color that I just love and I am okay with it.

 

 

 

This dress is stunning!!  You look sexy and elegant... which is difficult to achieve!!  Gorgeous - THE ONE!!

Great dress!! Love the lace - so elegant!

@Rawalter  Thanks for the info - was thinking about asking for a swatch...  But, I think I will just go for the Off-white!  Thanks!

I bought tote bags, paper lanterns, flower girl bag, pencils, and cards...  Waiting on their arrival!

Thanks Ladies!!  Can't wait to see pics Mrstobe!  Glad to hear you got your money back too!  Soo, I'm quite fair skin - Going to try some sort of tanning moisturizer... But, mostly fair - I've read on hear that off white would be the way to go then - am I right?  My man is wearing all black...

You and those photos are gorgeous!!  Great dress!!  Thanks for the photos!!

By change the lace, I meant to another lace... but they said it needs to be this thin kind.... Its growing on me!

OK Ladies I need some help - I think I have finally decided on a dress.... without trying it on of course - But, have fallen in love with it!!  I have just contacted Jasmine's and they are going to get started... They are asking if I want any alterations done on the dress??  I think I don't want it SOO white, I asked about changing the lace to something not so Harsh - but they kind of steered me away from that... Anything else I should mention?  (Sorry - I have no girlfriends in this country and need some girly assistance!!)

This is it!  Maggie Sottero Arabella

Thanks!!!

Originally Posted by Vizionme101 

 

You look Gorgeous!!  Do you have any more pics??  Maybe of Castaways? Or your decor?  CONGRATS!!

@SusanMike2013 - IT'S ALL GOING TO BE OKAY!!!  Don't let this keep you awake at night!!  Your wedding is going to be brilliant!!  I will send you my spreadsheet... It is made up already using the Divine package, so it will be different - depending on which package you choose...

It says that Outside vendors cost $150 - Ridiculous, but true - So, on top of your price for the photographer - you will have to add the $150.  Its on the spreadsheet.

Send me your email and I will mail it for you - it helps A LOT!  Surprised they haven't sent you one - they sent it to me when I first paid the down payment.

I have noticed though, the prices I have on my spreadsheet are different from those on the website now... for things like dinner...  I've emailed the WC to see what exactly that means!

@ Chrisdeluca - I just checked and the Platinum dinner comes with the Divine Package, and international bar service for 3 hours.

Originally Posted by chrisdeluca 

 

what spreadsheet are you guys talking about lol?

The WC sends a spreadsheet for you to fill out - with all your options and the prices of them ... I can email it to you if you want - I have the one for the Divine package...  Mine's in a bit of a shambles at the moment...

Originally Posted by chrisdeluca 

 

Donna- That's really cool your getting a friend to do it!!

 

I went to Davids Bridal yesterday and tried on about 8 or 9 dresses...Can't believe how heavy some of them are, wow!!! She tried putting me in a slip (which weighed like 5 pounds lol)  I told her I was having a DESTINATION WEDDING no extra weight please hahaha!! Found one I really love not too heavy should be okay for awayyy...Didn't buy it yet, had to sleep on it and I only went to one store so I think I'm going to go to a couple more stores just to see what's out there but I do really love the one I found lol

 

Aren't there any bridal stores where you live Donna?

I had 4 dresses I picked out from their website and tried them on and only 1 looked the way I wanted it too, the others had certain details you couldn't see from online but only by trying it on, so if you do buy online pay close attention to ALL detail

 

Ohh your so lucky your deadline passed...I'm getting ansy I just wanna buy everything and get it all done hahah

Goodluck with your shopping

I know EXACTLY what you mean about waiting for the deadline... Its like finding out how many people really love you!! haha Just kidding... Kind of!  I know my Christmas card list just got a bit shorter anyways!! haha

I'm in Korea at the moment, and there are dress shops... But they do it a bit differently - Like renting dresses is the most common... and in order to try these on you must sign a contract with a lot of places - which means you are with them for EVERYTHING - photos, venue, hair, flowers...   Or there are some high scale dress shops - but you have to pay to try each individual dress on - Like $20 each...  And they aren't at all like the styles I would be considering anyways... So, the only other option is to have a dress made here... Hence the draping of the fabric - But, just looking at it - looked cheap....  Options are a bit limited at the moment... But, I figure if I get something off the internet and then take it to a dress maker to have it altered... I dunno - But, I need to decide soon - 6 Months to go!

Congrats on finding your dress!!  You should post a pic!!  And the deadline will come soon enough - so save your pennies for the SHOPPING!!

Originally Posted by Skygirl 

 

@donnahewit. do u have an excell sheet of extras breakdown?if not let me know i will email it to u.

im kind of second guessing my self abt doing the complimentary package, for 600$ u get (guitarist, carpeted walkway, massage, some armature video/photo, hair and make up)to me it looks like a wash...and the only thing they actually giving away in hopes to upsell is video/photo.

i will have 3 outside vendors(450$)

DjMannia $$

***** Nova Photographer $$$

would also like to do the fire dancers, but debating as far as reception is only 3hrs and i dont want to take the time away from dancing...

and i will bring my paper lanters that i will have WC to hang for the undisclosed amount of price(since they cant giv me exact price number

i will not need their room upgrade, since we already paid for ocean view master suite

i finally heard back from Silvia(3wks later) i keep asking same question: "can u please tell me if you evenly subsitute my bridal bouqet and give me few boutoniers instead"(im bringing real touch bouqet, so have no use for their flowers, but can use corsage or boutoniere) but she keeps telling m my package doesnt come with bridesmaid bouqet...ughhh

have you gotten any emails recently from WC with some answers?

I have the the spreadsheet - Thanks Skygirl...  I went over it again last night...  I think I will use their bouquet and take the room upgrade (upon availability - of course!) ... And I guess get the hair... I'm thinking now that for me - it may be worth it to take the package... I read the same thing about the cake - so no upgrade there... But, will have to pay for the extra champagne, chairs, meals - The ammature video is kind of a bonus for us, as my FI mother is not going to be able to make it... So - Paying extra for that alone kind of makes up for it!  So - I will take my free massage and dinner on the beach and make the best of it!!

Where are you having you reception Skygirl?  I'm bringing paper lanterns as well - but, we are having a poolside reception(wanted Castaways - not paying $5000) ... So, I'm not going to need quite as many as I had thought - only for the lattice covers...

Haven't heard from Silvia in a few weeks - but, any time I get some info - I will pass it along!

Originally Posted by Skygirl 

 

ok my dear brides, i am in a serious help of some math brain! im trying to figure out if by not doing a divine package and going with complimentary one and upgrading is a wash?since i do not need the photographer and make up and hair services please help!

I have 35 adults attending + 5kids,

 

extra chair $3.50 p/p x 30(since 10incl)=105

cake           $7    x 30                           =210

champagne $4   x25(minus 5kids)      =100

platinum coctail $15 x40                      =600

dinner reception $50x35                      =1750

dinner child        $20x 5                        =100

bar                    $15x35                        =525

gazebo decor     $200                         Total=$3600(rounded)

Not sure about the ceremonial table and carpeted walkway prices

      OR i can do divine package for $3000 (25ppl) and pay for the extra 15ppl

cake $7x15=$105

champagne $4x 15=60

platinum coctail $15x 15=225

dinner reception$50x 10  =500

dinner child       $20x  5=    100

bar                   $15 x 10  =  150        

chair    $3.50          x 15   =52.50

                                                     Total $1193+ $3000 divine package=$4200 rounded.

Again i only calculated the # for the items that i must have, i know divine package comes with massages, romantic dinner, guitarist, hair,make up. so i guess my thought is if i didnt miss any numbers and miscelenious Does it worse $600?or not. what do you all dear brides think? Please correct me if i missed anything or misscalculated.

Thank you all ladies

Thanks for doing this Skygirl!  I've been having the same thoughts!  I also have about 40 peeps...  Going to definitely take a closer look now!

Originally Posted by lianne 

 

I finally get to post my dress!!!  Here it is...held with clips, still needs to be altered!!!  

 

 

 

It actually comes with shoulder sleeves (see below) which has a key hole back but I won't be wearing them.  

 

That looks absolutely gorgeous on you!!  Perfect!!  Congrats on finding the one!

I'm doing the symbolic too - and also don't want anyone to know - The WC told me they will have papers there and everything to sign and that they get this a lot and no one will know its not for "real" - We are using a friend to do the ceremony!  Kind of perfect for us...

I love lime green!!  So beautiful!!    Can't wait to see some pics!

I would be interested in the florist number - What kind of prices are you paying?  Must be cheaper then the resort!

Update - Tried on some more "dresses" - by that I mean, a prom dress and some pieces of material wrapped around me...  I think I'm just gonna bite the bullet and order online... And hope for the best...  Just gonna hope the dress I think is the most beautiful on a model is also the most beautiful on me!! haha

Oh, and my deadline just passed for guests - Which was AWESOME - been waiting on that forever so that I can start the SHOPPING!!  Looks like we are at just over 40 - Perfect!

Oh and Susan - Don't know if I told you - but we also booked Phil!!  Sooo excited about that!!  Thanks!

Originally Posted by rawalter 

 

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It's an allure replica. I got it from jasmines bridal. They were so wonderful to work with. They w3re a little pricier than the other places I looked at, but that had made that design before and I liked that I would get get pics before they sent it, and they had great reviews and pics of all of their beautiful gowns on Facebook.

It really is FABULOUS!  What a great job!  I'm totally sold on Jasmine's - Now I just have to find a dress!!  Was thinking something lace... But may want to keep it a bit more simple for alterations when I get it here....  Great dress - Thanks for sharing!!

I'm not even that tall(at home) - I'm 5"9 - About a size 10 ...  Just big enough not to fit into shoes, pants or wedding dresses! haha  Gonna get something made online - But, would be nice to try some on to make sure I find my style... All the dresses on the models looks GORGEOUS!! haha  I've gone with the Divine Package ... Planning has been going well - slow, but good... Again - makes things extra tough planning from here!  Lots of internet shopping!  We have just over 40 confirmed guests now and 6 months to go!!  SOOO excited!!  

I had to look up guava to see what colour it is - Its LOVELY!  Those natural colours seem to be all the rage right now!  Very popular on Pinterest!  Good luck!!