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[carrierae]

Ugh...I tried to post my pictures yesterday and I don't know what happened to my post!

[carrierae]

I was supposed to post the pics awhile ago, but things were so hetic! I tried to post last night, but I guess it didn't want to work! I'm finally in Africa and its HOT here! I was able to squeeze in my bridal portraits before I left, so my digital proofs are slowly coming in (my photog hasn't developed the BW film ones yet)....it definately gives me something to look forward to while I am away! Since this thing is being tricky, I'll post them one at a time. (these are just the proofs...no edits yet!)

 

PS- love all the pictures, everyone looks so pretty in their gowns!

 

 

Originally Posted by carrierae 

Well my whole world got flipped upside down. I am an officer in the Marine Corps and I was told I would not be deploying until next year (because I am a department head and the only one to run the shop while my comm chief is deployed). My fiance and I planned our wedding this Aug in Jamaica. I was told two weeks ago, I am leaving for Africa for a 6 month deployment. Oh the emotions I was going through....at first, it was unsure I would be able to come back to attend my own wedding. Well luckily for us, they granted me 9 days of leave to get  back. Now a bigger concern....my dress. I ordered a David Tutera dress (the "molly"), which I was in love with that was not coming in until July. When I tried it on, I surpised the store owner by not needing a single bit of alterations, but I didn't bother to measure myself....especially since I could try on the dress. Now I don't know if I have gained or lost 5 lbs since then! I was able to contact David Tutera and let me tell you....they rock! They were able to get me my dress (without paying any extra fees), in less than two weeks! It is ready for me to pick up!!!! yay! I'm going to go in on Tuesday and try it on. I'm also going to measure myself so I know what my size is. No time for alterations. Definitely check out their dresses, they bent over backwards to send in a sample for me to TRY on before I ordered it (back in Jan) and now they are helping again by taking one more stressful event out of the equation. His company is amazing!

 

PS- I will post pics from Tuesday's dress fitting!

 

[carrierae]

It keeps saying its "being held for moderation"....its been well over a day and I tried to post twice!

 

Here's a link, I'll see if it works....here's some of my proofs

http://cdn.bestdestinationwedding.com/f/f9/f96b335c_4bsmall.jpg

[carrierae]

 Ok...links are a go! Just the digital proofs...no edits yet! (and I still haven't received my BW film proofs yet)

 

http://cdn.bestdestinationwedding.com/f/fc/fcc5ca67_2bsmall.jpg

http://cdn.bestdestinationwedding.com/c/c4/c464a1a3_7small.jpg

http://cdn.bestdestinationwedding.com/9/92/925b0627_bridal20face20option_3.jpg

 

Originally Posted by carrierae 

Well my whole world got flipped upside down. I am an officer in the Marine Corps and I was told I would not be deploying until next year (because I am a department head and the only one to run the shop while my comm chief is deployed). My fiance and I planned our wedding this Aug in Jamaica. I was told two weeks ago, I am leaving for Africa for a 6 month deployment. Oh the emotions I was going through....at first, it was unsure I would be able to come back to attend my own wedding. Well luckily for us, they granted me 9 days of leave to get  back. Now a bigger concern....my dress. I ordered a David Tutera dress (the "molly"), which I was in love with that was not coming in until July. When I tried it on, I surpised the store owner by not needing a single bit of alterations, but I didn't bother to measure myself....especially since I could try on the dress. Now I don't know if I have gained or lost 5 lbs since then! I was able to contact David Tutera and let me tell you....they rock! They were able to get me my dress (without paying any extra fees), in less than two weeks! It is ready for me to pick up!!!! yay! I'm going to go in on Tuesday and try it on. I'm also going to measure myself so I know what my size is. No time for alterations. Definitely check out their dresses, they bent over backwards to send in a sample for me to TRY on before I ordered it (back in Jan) and now they are helping again by taking one more stressful event out of the equation. His company is amazing!

 

PS- I will post pics from Tuesday's dress fitting!

[carrierae]

http://cdn.bestdestinationwedding.com/f/fc/fcc5ca67_2bsmall.jpg

http://cdn.bestdestinationwedding.com/c/c4/c464a1a3_7small.jpg

http://cdn.bestdestinationwedding.com/9/92/925b0627_bridal20face20option_3.jpg

 

No edits, just the digital proofs...I'm still waiting for my BW film proofs

 

 

Originally Posted by carrierae 

Well my whole world got flipped upside down. I am an officer in the Marine Corps and I was told I would not be deploying until next year (because I am a department head and the only one to run the shop while my comm chief is deployed). My fiance and I planned our wedding this Aug in Jamaica. I was told two weeks ago, I am leaving for Africa for a 6 month deployment. Oh the emotions I was going through....at first, it was unsure I would be able to come back to attend my own wedding. Well luckily for us, they granted me 9 days of leave to get  back. Now a bigger concern....my dress. I ordered a David Tutera dress (the "molly"), which I was in love with that was not coming in until July. When I tried it on, I surpised the store owner by not needing a single bit of alterations, but I didn't bother to measure myself....especially since I could try on the dress. Now I don't know if I have gained or lost 5 lbs since then! I was able to contact David Tutera and let me tell you....they rock! They were able to get me my dress (without paying any extra fees), in less than two weeks! It is ready for me to pick up!!!! yay! I'm going to go in on Tuesday and try it on. I'm also going to measure myself so I know what my size is. No time for alterations. Definitely check out their dresses, they bent over backwards to send in a sample for me to TRY on before I ordered it (back in Jan) and now they are helping again by taking one more stressful event out of the equation. His company is amazing!

 

PS- I will post pics from Tuesday's dress fitting!

[deannamarie85]

 

 

Originally Posted by Leah2012 

 

 

Beautiful! Love the flowers too!

 

 

 

Those are bougainvillea flowers picked from the hotel property. They hold up really well in the heat!

 

[Pucca]

Those are beautiful photos; love the black and white! Beautiful dress too! 
 

Originally Posted by carrierae 

http://cdn.bestdestinationwedding.com/f/fc/fcc5ca67_2bsmall.jpg

http://cdn.bestdestinationwedding.com/c/c4/c464a1a3_7small.jpg

http://cdn.bestdestinationwedding.com/9/92/925b0627_bridal20face20option_3.jpg

 

No edits, just the digital proofs...I'm still waiting for my BW film proofs

 

 

 

 

[deannamarie85]

 

 

Originally Posted by carrierae 

 

It keeps saying its "being held for moderation"....its been well over a day and I tried to post twice!

 

Here's a link, I'll see if it works....here's some of my proofs

http://cdn.bestdestinationwedding.com/f/f9/f96b335c_4bsmall.jpg

 

I love your dress! You are a stunning bride!

[Jwed12]

Wow! This is a beautiful dress. I can't believe you had a family friend make it! I'm sure you saved a boatload. You're brave for doing it that way, but I'd say it definitely paid off. It fits you like a glove. Congratulations!!!!

 

Originally Posted by lshaef 

I got married April 16th and had my dress made.  I tried on many dresses and couldn't find the dress I liked so my mother in law (who has a hook up for everything) sent me to a lady she knows.  I described what I wanted done and bought the fabric myself in NYC in B & J Fabrics.  I LOVE my dress.  I don't have a super close up of the back of it which I am sad about but still waiting on seeing more pictures.  It has beautiful buttons down the back.

 

 

 

[Lindy S]

Oh no that's not good!