Wedding Final fitting! Pics of the whole shebang--veil, jewelry, bustle!

[bee*]

Date: 6/28/2008 6:41:08 AM
Author: gwendolyn

Date: 6/28/2008 4:06:54 AM

Author: musey

Haven, you are going to be one KNOCK-DOWN KICK-ASS GORGEOUS BRIDE!!!!!!!!!! You look absolutely BEAUTIFUL in that dress, it is 100% perfect. The fit is just beautiful. You must feel like a queen in it!



And what generous gifts for your bridal party. They are very lucky

Ditto! Haven, you are amazing.

thritto! You look so stunning!

 

[loverocks]

Oh, I think you look just STUNNING!!! Your going to have to pick up your man''s chin from the floor when he sees you!

 

[risingsun]

Could you be more beautiful....I don''t think so

 

[kcoursolle]

Oh My, you are such a stunningly beautiful bride!!!! I can''t wait to see your formal pics, you are going to be gorgeous!

 

[October2008bride]

Date: 6/28/2008 1:33:26 AM
Author: Haven
Thank you blinkydoll, Skippy, Sarah, goldenstar, kara, October and Neveah!

Kara--I wish I could send you my veil! Wait, can I? I''d TOTALLY let you borrow it for your wedding. I feel like I should find as many brides as possible who want to wear it because I paid so darn much for it. I just looked up your wedding date, August 9th--I could definitely have it out to you by then! (I wonder if Andrey could put us in touch with each other!)

I''m definitely hoping at least one of my sisters will use the veil, too.

October--We paid $375 for alterations which is steep, I know. BUT, I love my bridal shop and I wanted them to do it since I trust them. And thank goodness I did, I adore my bustle! With my bustle your shop would have charged me $450 for just that. Does that quote include all other alterations, like bust, waist, hip, and hem? Mine was a flat fee for everything, and they were willing to bring me in and alter it as many times as it took to get it perfect.

Neveah--I''m wearing my hair down, with loose curls, and a lot of loooong extensions. I''m excited.
We live and are getting married in Highland Park--do you know the area? We''re about two blocks from Ravinia, if that helps. I grew up here too, in Buffalo Grove, which is a bit farther west. I''m pretty sure we''ll be rooted here forever, I love Chicago and all my family is here.

Thanks again! I know I''m camera crazy!

Thanks for letting me know Haven. No, mine doesn''t include the bustle and it is already 350. They have to do pretty extensive alterations at the bust area for me, and it has a lot of beading etc (it is a Reem Acra) so I didn''t want to risk going to someone who hasn''t worked on that type of dress. The bustle charge really bugs me though - I can''t get over that is what they are going to charge me! I feel like I should take it somewhere else for that!

I think you paid a fair price for what you had done - so don''t stress! I don''t think it is steep to have someone who has worked on that dress (or at least on Melissa Sweet dresses) before AND if they screw it up, they are responsible! That is worth something to me!

You are going to look drop dead goregous and I can''t wait for wedding pics!

 

[KimberlyH]

That jewelry with your dress, not to mention that fantastic bustle...STUNNING! And a bit avant-garde and just plain WOW! Hmmm, did I mention I love it all?

 

[mimzy]

wow haven, you look so fantastic and so happy! i love your dress, i love your veil, and now i love your jewelry! you are such a gorgeous bride! everything about your outfit is just so special

 

[bensbride]

You look stunning! Love the dress, love the bustle, the jewelry is so unique and beautiful! Your excitment shows, and that''s the most important part.

 

[pocahontas]

Haven - you really do look stunning! Everything looks great together and it''s so true that your excitement is very evident which makes everything that much more special. I can''t wait to see your wedding pictures

 

[WishfulThinking]

Oh my gosh!! It''s GORGEOUS! It looks like it was made for you, and you look so incredibly happy.

 

[iwannaprettyone]

Your veil rocks! That bustle is so darling!

You are going to be a doll on your big day!

 

[Kim N]

You look beautiful and so happy! You''re going to look stunning on your wedding day!

 

[Harleigh]

You look fantastic! You''ll be such a gorgeous bride!

 

[Courtneylub]

Haven, I love it love it love it! All of it! You look so fantastic and happy and you''re going to be a beautiful bride.