CokonLove

Originally Posted by CourtandMatt 

 

 

Our photographer is Sandy May.  She is from Minnesota (my home state) but lives in Jamaica during the winter months.  I found out about her from another IRHS brides.  I got a lot of quotes from different photographers and she was the best (plus it is just comforting to me to know I can go to her location in the U.S. should there be any issues).  My package is as follows:

 

Wedding photography includes:

 

*  Sandy May as photographer for 5 hours, overtime available @ $200 per hour

 

*  Personal website for on-line viewing, editing, and print ordering on Pictage.com

 

*  $100 US gift certificate toward prints ordered from Pictage.com

 

* High resolution disc of all usable photos, color corrected and exposure adjusted with the copyright turned over to you

 

* Iberostar day pass to be paid by client

 

 

Fee...............................................................$ 1,400.00 US

 

 

 

* Trash the dress option available:                             400.00 US

 pass paid by client

Travel expense of $125

I just emailed her today.  The pricing she gave you is excellent and also excellent for trash the dress.  I hope she can accommodate my wedding date

Very pretty.  It's so romantic. I love it. Wishing nothing but the best for your mom.

Originally Posted by TrishKurtis 

Hello ladies! Even though I am no longer having a destination wedding I still look at this site every day. I am so happy with how our wedding is coming along at home but my heart breaks a little when I think about not having my feet in the sand on my wedding day. It is for the best though... My mom was dignosed with lung cancer two months ago and we thought it would be easier for her if we just had it at home. We will just have to have an amazing honeymoon to make up for it anyways since before I even got engaged I loved looking at everyone's wedding dress on here and couldn't wait to post mine when I finally got engaged and found my dress. I figured I would still post it on here.

Love. Love, Love it!!!!!!!! I get goose bumps every time I see this dress.  We made a great choice..lol!!!! So did you decide to get rid of the bow?  You look fantastic!

Originally Posted by newbiebridetobe 

I had my first fitting today ladies!!!!!!  They have a tiny bit of work to do but I am sooooooo in love with it still!  It's my Maggie Mia!

 

 

Originally Posted by chrisdior 

 

 

thank you !!! still deciding on a belt, definitely not going with the bow. I'm just afraid it will loosen all night and look messy.

The belt is beautiful.  I really like it.  It gives the dress a very classy and unique look.  You look beautiful in it.  I'm going to keep my bow because it comes with a pin that is the same beading in the dress, so that should hold up.  I don't know I just like the way it looks.

Love it.  I love the alterations you made to the dress.

Originally Posted by chrisdior 

Had my first fitting today. Absolutely love my dress and can't wait to wear again

Originally Posted by EVKnowsitall 

 

Thank you Kay! Blushing bride to be over here lol I'm going bridesmaid shopping this Saturday, the 5th, which will be exactly 6 months to the day of my wedding. I can't wait to pick out their dresses to find a compliment to my dress.

Your dress is absolutely beautiful. Love it!

Originally Posted by newbiebridetobe 

 

I have my fitting with my Maggie Mia on January 12th and will post pictures too   I bought it in Ivory.

We should do a forum on here just for the MIA dress...LOL!  I Bought mine in Ivory as well.  I can't wait to see the pictures.

Originally Posted by brownskingirl 

 

okay i got my mama approval she shocked me completely when she told me that she is in lovvvve with this gown. im shocked and speechless,, i thought she would have find it too skimpy cause she is more old school type and quick to get the belt. lol. can someone tell me the name of the dress?? i know its a maggie but what is the name of it? thinking of stealing this look since my mother is so much in love with it and so am i. but this is the only dress that my mom said "WOW" too, and she kept staring and staring at it so after my countless internet search i think this might be "THE ONE"   

AWWWWWW...That is so exciting.  I am so happy for you!  The dress is Maggie Sottero and she's called MIA.  You are going to love it. Please take pictures. 

I love your dress. It fits you like a glove.  Congrats!

Originally Posted by Dominibride 


I finally picked a dress! It's a Maggie. After going to like 4 different places I found my gown at Kleinfeld's.

Originally Posted by brownskingirl 

 

i keep coming back to this page to view this gown its so beautiful... but i know if my mom saw me walking down the aisle in it she will take her belt off and beat me silly lol... she would say that the top of the dress is too skimpy,, i lovvvvvve it though!!

Lol...The good thing about this dress is that you can have it lined.  Even though it looks see through it really isn't.  It just gives the illusion.  If you haven't already picked your dress, you should try it on.  I'm sure it will look gorgeous on you.

Originally Posted by k032379 

 

Very pretty on you. Fits you well. And ya know it being a steal is even better. Congrats on finding your dress.:-)

Thank you so much.  The package deal the store gave me for the dress and the veil...I couldn't refuse it.

Thank you.  Your dress....Beautiful!

Originally Posted by meems 

Here's my dress, it's a Robert Bullock...I knew it was the one the minute i tried it on

 

Ladies, Thank you so much for the positive feedback on my dress and the congratulations.  I went through a lot to find my dress and in the end it was soooo worth it. Another hurdle crossed....now it's on to bridesmaids !!!!!

Originally Posted by newbiebridetobe 

 

Cokonlove.......That's my dress too!   I have my fitting in 4 weeks!

You made an excellent choice...if I may say so myself...lol!  Congratulations!

Originally Posted by worstbride 

 

I'm almost jealous!

Girl...Please......I saw you in your dress and all I could say is WOW! You definitely have a winner .

Originally Posted by agm04 

 

You look stunning!

Thank you

Originally Posted by lianne 

 

I've never seen anything like it. Beautiful!

Thank you...I'm definitely in love.

Originally Posted by heather1214 

 

Love it!!! I'm also a Maggie Girl so I love to see other brides in her gowns!  Beautiful choice, congrats!!!

Thank you...Yes her gowns are stunning. 

Ok guys so after trying on quite a few dresses I finally said YES to the Dress.  I also got the goosebumps and the tears ! This dress has everything I asked for, but still doesn't overshadow me.  I also got this for a steal and it included the beautiful veil.  It is Maggie Sottero....I am so happy.

Absolutely Gorgeous....Love it!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by ChocoTaco7568 

So I officially cheated on my dress, and quite frankly, I’m happy I did.  Long story short I was watching an episode of SYTTD with my Fi and my dress happened to be featured (no he didn’t know).  He tends to freely voice his opinions about the dresses in the show and my dress was no exception… “That’s an interesting dress, but it doesn’t look suitable for a wedding.  If it wasn’t white you wouldn’t know it was a wedding dressâ€.  You know what, he was right.  While I love every detail of my dress and think it reflects my personality to a ‘T’ it never gave me a bridal feeling which is a pretty important factor to overlook.  And after having this conversation and trying my dress on again I knew I couldn’t were it on our wedding day.  Any-who, here’s dress #2, not sure about the veil or the sash, but the dress is a definite keeper…

Originally Posted by CourtandMatt 

 

 

ShayF:

 

I love my TA (granted she is a family friend).  She has been awesome to work with. 

Courtney, Your wedding website is beautiful!  I may need to talk to you through private message about some of the activities you have booked..lol.  I have a wedding website as well, but I still have more information to provide.  I love how you're so organized.

Originally Posted by ShayF 

 

 Hi! and Congrats!

 

I'm getting married at the suites too! May I ask which TA u chose? I'm having trouble finding one myself.

Thank you ShayF and congratulations to you as well.  

You definitely made the right decision.  You look absolutely flawless in this.  Congratulations.

Originally Posted by MissBubbles205 

Oh no... My post didn't come through... ( I hate when that happens.

I wanted to say thank you ladies!! you are all soo very AMAZING!!! I appreciate your kind words and sharing your experiences with me. I honestly don't know what I would do without all of you!!

I have made my decision to stick with the dress I bought. I really don't want to buy two dresses and have to worry with selling one, so I just need to go with my gut! ) When I tried on the mermaid I remember saying how much I LOVED the mermaid, I felt sexy and bridal and it was unique and different which was soo me!.. I get to keep the flowy poof that I originally loved about the Allure without having the abundance amount of poof. My mom also reminded me that even though I loved the Allure, I just stood there saying I love the top but the bottom is too puffy. One thing Alex requested was no crazy poof. The only complaint I had about the mermaid was the flower above the breast but I plan to have it removed and affixed to a pin for my hair.

Here are some non-fuzzy images from my camera. (Or at least not as fuzzy as my phone)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Originally Posted by Peach 

 

I just went early because me, my bm, moh and both moms all live in different places, and we could all be in one place last weekend, which is extremely rare. I had just intended to start looking, figuring I would look now, and then again in a few weeks I could go on my own if need be... no rush. Well, then it turns out that the sample sale gown I had on was phenomenal! 

So, I had not intended to buy so early... but it certainly looks like I will be!

Awwww...Congratulations on finding your gown.  I hope I have luck like you finding my dress.

Originally Posted by EVKnowsitall 

 

Hey Cokonlove,

I had a different wedding date of March 2013. When I went dress shopping in April they told me it would take the designer 8 months to produce the dress. I guess it depends on who is making the dress but the window of time to shop varies for each bride so don't be scared! But try to book an appointment soon- just in case you fall in love with a dress and they tell you it takes a long time to make. They told me some brides feel a year is too soon but the more time on your side the better because you have more options. Plus- it definitely was my favorite part of the process. We went to a Sunday sangria brunch to celebrate after! Some brides get anxiety over dress shopping. My fiend has been twice and says she hasn't seen anything she likes, so giving yourself ample time Is best.

Thanks for the advice.  I am that bride with the anxiety of a wedding dress because I went to one store and was just looking at dresses in a bag and started having heart palpitations...lol!!!!  I will make an appointment to go very soon.   I just wanted to get my save the dates out in the mail.  I guess I can stop stalling now.