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P: 7/12/2009 11:04:38 PM
happydreams Cut Rock Total Posts: 273 Last Post: 11/13/2009 Member Since: 12/16/2008	ladies, i need your opinion/knowledge. so, i bought my dress today at a sample sale! it was practically half price after all the discounts. i don't have any pictures of myself in them but i will post some after i have a fitting done. here are some things i need to get done since it was purchased at the sample sale : dry clean it (it has a noticable stain on the back) and have it fitted since it is too big. my question is: what comes first? the dry cleaning or the fitting? i'm concerned if i get it dry cleaned before fitted, it will get dirty in the fitting process. however, if i get it fitted first and then dry clean, i'm afraid the stain will further 'set in'. what should I do??? i plan on losing weight before getting the fitting done. so...I don't want to get it fitted yet, but again, i'm concerned about that one little stain. i'm pretty sure it's a makeup stain, but still...it's kind of noticeable. here is a picture of my dress!
Posted: 7/12/2009 11:04:38 PM

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P: 7/12/2009 11:07:25 PM
cindygenit Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,661 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/15/2009	How much will it cost to dry clean it? If the cost is not significant, then dry clean it now before the fitting, and perhaps one more time before your wedding day! just be really careful during your first fitting so you don't dirty it :) ETA: Lovely dress! ______________________________ Well all I really wanna do is love you A kind much closer than friends use But I still can't say it after all we've been through And all I really want from you is to feel me As the feeling inside keeps building And I will find a way to you if it kills me If it kills me
Posted: 7/12/2009 11:07:25 PM

P: 7/12/2009 11:16:06 PM
mscushion Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,166 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2008	Wow, what an amazing gown!
Posted: 7/12/2009 11:16:06 PM

P: 7/12/2009 11:50:54 PM
Italiahaircolor Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,338 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/17/2007	This is your wedding gown...splurge on two dry cleanings...one before to remove the stain, and again before the wedding if needed. Although, for the record...most brides get altered and rarely dryclean afterwards. ____________________________ Remember to keep your words soft and sweet...you may have to eat them someday.
Posted: 7/12/2009 11:50:54 PM

P: 7/13/2009 12:02:48 AM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,907 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	I'd take it to the best dry cleaner that does wedding gowns, see what he / she has to say. I am thinking I'd want the stain out before it sets in,,, But am no expert. If it doesn't cost too much, remove the stain and then get it altered. Then have it pressed again... Gorgeous dress BTW!!! Good luck!!! Let us know how it goes for you. ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 7/13/2009 12:02:48 AM

P: 7/13/2009 12:05:05 AM
musincy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 609 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 6/28/2008	I would also get it cleaned first. I'd be nervous that the stain wouldn't come out, and it would be good to find that out before you spend a lot of money getting it altered. I'm sure it will all work out though... cleaners can work miracles. I bought a sample too, and I love it!! Such a good way to save some money and still have a beautiful dress. Your dress is gorgeous, by the way!!
Posted: 7/13/2009 12:05:05 AM

P: 7/13/2009 1:57:16 AM
sugarjo Cut Rock Total Posts: 208 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/19/2008	first of all... beautiful dress.. i also bought a sample.. both the salon and the seamstress told me to dry clean it BEFORE alterations. I just got mine back from the cleansers and am starting my fittings soon... good luck. (ask your salon for a recommended cleansers, and look online for reviews.... and it is pretty pricey..) Friends are like cupcakes in my pantry of memories. - Anonymous
Posted: 7/13/2009 1:57:16 AM

P: 7/13/2009 1:59:01 AM
Dannielle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,198 Last Post: 10/22/2009 Member Since: 7/8/2008	I would get it dry cleaned first, you don't want that stain setting in Walking down the aisle December 4th, 2010!
Posted: 7/13/2009 1:59:01 AM

P: 7/13/2009 3:11:58 AM
Diamond Confused Cut Rock Total Posts: 395 Last Post: 7/29/2009 Member Since: 1/14/2008	Take it in to the dry cleaners. They should be able to spot clean it. Get the stain out with spot cleaning, get it fitted, and then dry clean it.
Posted: 7/13/2009 3:11:58 AM

P: 7/13/2009 8:49:10 AM
happydreams Cut Rock Total Posts: 273 Last Post: 11/13/2009 Member Since: 12/16/2008	thanks for the responses!! yeah, i think I will just dry clean it first. that's what the seamstress said at kleinfeld as well.
Posted: 7/13/2009 8:49:10 AM

P: 7/13/2009 8:52:34 AM
happydreams Cut Rock Total Posts: 273 Last Post: 11/13/2009 Member Since: 12/16/2008	Date: 7/12/2009 11:07:25 PM Author: cindygenit How much will it cost to dry clean it? If the cost is not significant, then dry clean it now before the fitting, and perhaps one more time before your wedding day! just be really careful during your first fitting so you don't dirty it :) ETA: Lovely dress! It will be 275 to clean each time. I'm a little concerned (even though this IS my wedding dress) that I'm tacking on an extra 600 bucks to the cost. I could buy the Veil/accessories with that money. I think I'm just going to clean it first, then, altered, and then see what state it is in before deciding whether I should clean it again.
Posted: 7/13/2009 8:52:34 AM

P: 7/13/2009 8:57:03 AM
happydreams Cut Rock Total Posts: 273 Last Post: 11/13/2009 Member Since: 12/16/2008	also, how surprising to see that other ladies got their dresses at a sample sale too! honestly, i was exclusively looking at pre-owned and discounted dresses since i really wanted to get a good deal. (seriously, how bad could a dress worn once be?) I guess persistance pays off since i got the dress i wanted at a great price!
Posted: 7/13/2009 8:57:03 AM

P: 7/13/2009 9:48:21 AM
cocolaw Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,332 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 8/29/2008	WOW!! what an amazing dress!!!!!!!!!!this is def. one that gives me dress envy.
Posted: 7/13/2009 9:48:21 AM

P: 7/13/2009 10:18:05 AM
happydreams Cut Rock Total Posts: 273 Last Post: 11/13/2009 Member Since: 12/16/2008	thanks coco! since you have great taste, i see it as a nice confirmation that i bought the right dress! i love your dress as well.
Posted: 7/13/2009 10:18:05 AM

P: 7/21/2009 11:38:27 PM
OUpeargirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,837 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 6/26/2007	Just saw this post!! Ok, if it's just one spot, we use this cleaner at the store I work at... It's awesome. I go in on Thursday, so I will report back what it's called.. With girls trying on dresses they constantly get makeup stains and other weird things.. We swear by it! I know it's in an aerosol can, but if you're interest I can check the name. It's a heck of a lot cheaper than $275. "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." Mae West
Posted: 7/21/2009 11:38:27 PM

P: 7/21/2009 11:45:27 PM
iota Cut Rock Total Posts: 102 Last Post: 7/29/2009 Member Since: 6/21/2009	That dress is gorgeous. I should be so lucky to find something like that. What's the make?
Posted: 7/21/2009 11:45:27 PM

P: 7/21/2009 11:54:57 PM
katamari Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,093 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 5/18/2008	Amazing dress! I also bought a sample gown. When I took it for the fitting, she volunteered to spot dry clean it as part of the cost of alterations. You might want to take it for alterations first, just in case you luck into something like this. The stain will not go away or get worse because you get it altered (I don't think will get any worse or set in). You just want to make sure it will be finished in time for a dry clean in case it still needs it.
Posted: 7/21/2009 11:54:57 PM

P: 7/22/2009 12:34:15 AM
happydreams Cut Rock Total Posts: 273 Last Post: 11/13/2009 Member Since: 12/16/2008	Update: you will not believe it but I got the stain out with a Tide stain-out pen. :) It's one of those textures that can be handwashed and i got it out!! No water marks either
Posted: 7/22/2009 12:34:15 AM

P: 7/22/2009 1:29:56 AM
cindygenit Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,661 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/15/2009	Happydreams, I'm so happy for you! YAY! $275 for a dry-clean is highway robbery. I bought my dress at a sale as well (not sample sale mind you) and there was a makeup stain as well but inside the gown! Had it been outside, i would have been panicking and posted this thread too! Good job on finding a great bargain! ______________________________ Well all I really wanna do is love you A kind much closer than friends use But I still can't say it after all we've been through And all I really want from you is to feel me As the feeling inside keeps building And I will find a way to you if it kills me If it kills me
Posted: 7/22/2009 1:29:56 AM

P: 7/22/2009 11:26:24 AM
zipzapgirl Cut Rock Total Posts: 109 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 8/28/2008	Update: you will not believe it but I got the stain out with a Tide stain-out pen. :) It's one of those textures that can be handwashed and i got it out!! No water marks either That's awesome! I love it when a bride manages to get something done for a reasonable price! Seems like any time you add the word wedding or bridal to anything, the price skyrockets. The dress is gorgeous!!!!!
Posted: 7/22/2009 11:26:24 AM

P: 7/22/2009 11:48:30 AM
ficklefaye Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,180 Last Post: 9/30/2009 Member Since: 10/12/2008	oh yay! that's great that you were able to get the stain out so easily, $275 for dry cleaning is just crazy! your dress is beautiful and half price, can't beat that
Posted: 7/22/2009 11:48:30 AM

P: 7/22/2009 9:49:30 PM
happydreams Cut Rock Total Posts: 273 Last Post: 11/13/2009 Member Since: 12/16/2008	Date: 7/21/2009 11:45:27 PM Author: iota That dress is gorgeous. I should be so lucky to find something like that. What's the make? Iota, I would like to answer your question but I don't know what you mean by "what's the make".
Posted: 7/22/2009 9:49:30 PM

P: 7/23/2009 4:58:22 AM
gwendolyn Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,544 Last Post: 11/12/2009 Member Since: 8/4/2007	Date: 7/22/2009 9:49:30 PM Author: happydreams Date: 7/21/2009 11:45:27 PM Author: iota That dress is gorgeous. I should be so lucky to find something like that. What's the make? Iota, I would like to answer your question but I don't know what you mean by 'what's the make'. I think iota would like to know the designer of your dress and maybe also the name of it. (Like, make & model of a car, for a dress it'd be the designer and style name/number of the gown. ) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ UK Wedding: April ?th, 2010 US Reception: May 30th, 2010! Out of Context Theatre presents...ladypirate: "Gwen, you would make a terrible medieval catholic priest!" 'One day you will do things for me that you hate. That is what it means to be family.' -Jonathan Safran Foer, 'Everything Is Illuminated'
Posted: 7/23/2009 4:58:22 AM

P: 7/23/2009 3:06:58 PM
happydreams Cut Rock Total Posts: 273 Last Post: 11/13/2009 Member Since: 12/16/2008	oh, it's ulla maija. (anne maier?) the dress is dutchess satin but portion of the fabric where the stain was is flowy. i don't know the name of the fabric. (didn't know about the dress either but i looked it up.
Posted: 7/23/2009 3:06:58 PM

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