tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797179503045630434.post8972355898053730765..comments2019-06-06T23:06:45.127-07:00Comments on Eyes Open, Feet First: Random Dress MusingsSMKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12146785833753763163noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797179503045630434.post-90941262111094584692010-07-29T20:57:54.485-07:002010-07-29T20:57:54.485-07:00How exciting!!!
They won't let you keep the d...How exciting!!!<br /><br />They won't let you keep the dress at the store? Mine arrived almost six months before my wedding and they kept it there until the week of. I also did my alterations with them, just seemed simpler that way.<br /><br />P.S. Glad I'm not the only one who loved Can't Buy Me Love!Connie @ SogniESorrisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05518813441351667294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797179503045630434.post-82060472199449533272010-07-29T06:55:29.902-07:002010-07-29T06:55:29.902-07:00My advice is to go see your dress to make sure it&...My advice is to go see your dress to make sure it's all right and okay, but do this with a grain of salt. When I went for my first "try on" I left feeling completely ambivalent about it and wondering if I made a mistake. Fast forward to having it altered to my body and lo and behold, I loved it again! Amazing what FIT does for the aesthetic :)<br /><br />Personally, I have the store where I bought it do everything - store, alter, the whole deal. I feel this is safer in case anything gets screwed up, they are still responsible for it. And, from what I've experienced, most seamstresses are crazy no matter where you go!Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431830624497683795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797179503045630434.post-57394818758752215542010-07-28T21:15:29.155-07:002010-07-28T21:15:29.155-07:00Don't have your shop store the dress! There a...Don't have your shop store the dress! There are stories all the time about brides getting screwed because the dress shop closes and they can't get their stored dresses.Sarahhttp://www.mysanfranciscobudgetwedding.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797179503045630434.post-89597475526425507222010-07-27T14:16:51.951-07:002010-07-27T14:16:51.951-07:00oh! I was super nervous too when I got the call t...oh! I was super nervous too when I got the call that my dress was in!<br /><br />1/2. It will be fine in the heat and you'd probably want to have it pressed before the wedding anyway. Just hang it straight and the heat shouldn't bother it (unless your train is butter...)<br /><br />3. I'm a month out, done with alterations and still don't have my shoes! EEK!! I know I'm wearing flats, so I just brought in a random pair to wear to my fitting. You might be able to talk to your alterations person and see if they can just wait on the hemming or just pick a heel height!<br /><br />4. Find someone who is reputable, knows wedding dresses (which are significantly different than other dresses) and get a few quotes. Find someone who isn't the scary Russian lady who you can trust your dress with!<br /><br />5. Same thing with the shoes. I had some stuff to bring with but my alterations lady also had some stuff and I ended up buying a boobie holder from her.<br /><br />6. stop stressing! it'll be fine! xoxoJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10972465903387097782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-797179503045630434.post-62299292105742279952010-07-27T14:16:03.236-07:002010-07-27T14:16:03.236-07:00First thing's first- my shop needed me to doub...First thing's first- my shop needed me to double check the gown within 48 hours for any major flaws because within a VERY small window they are able to get a replacement. So go just "visit your dress" <br /><br />I thought I'd have to take my dress home - but my shop actually they store it in their facility. Also YES have the shoes- it makes alterations much easier, because there are no big changes to the original alteration. <br /><br />That's what I can offer, and your shop may be different, regardless have a fabulous time!!AZ in Augusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04642495967538681299noreply@blogger.com