September 2012 Weddings

First fitting tomorrow!

I have my first fitting tomorrow.  A little early, I know but I need a bridesmaid dress for my brother's wedding in July done too so going all at once.  I'm excited to see more of the finished look and what it will look like bustled.  I'm going to do my hair and makeup similar to the day of so I can get the full look.  Normally when my mom wants me to try on my dress I have a ponytail in and little to no make up on.  I am kind of nervous about how expensive it is going to be.  I've budgeted $200 and I just need it hemmed and a bustle but I hear how much alterations vary so I'm a little scared!  I'm hoping it is enough because we can't afford more.  I picked a lady with a wonderful reputation and who owns her own shop (hear this is more affordable than bridal salons because the salon doesn't take a cut from the seamstress).  Just hoping it is a fun day without money being an issue!  And if it is over budget, guess I'll just look like I'm wearing a potato sack to my brother's wedding because my dress is first priority haha.

Re: First fitting tomorrow!

  • I've already had my first fitting, although the dress is being made so I think there will be more than the normal fittings... the dress was my mothers dress but all cut up in spots and unfinished haha, she hadn't sewn anything down yet and was determining strap length. It was actually kinda weird... I think because I was so familiar with the dress at the start lol
  • Good luck, I'm sure you will look beautiful! Don't forget to wear your wedding shoes or something that has the same size heel. We had a corset back, hem, and bustle done on DD's dress and it was only $125 so you should be fine.
  • I have mine on tuesday! yay!  Good luck.  I am taking 2 pairs of shoes, my blusher veil (they have my catherdral veil) a strapless bra and a boustier, if I wear the bustier it will need to be altered-whcih the place I bought it from does for free it just has to be pinned and they fill out a card and then the corset shop will trim boning lower cups etc so t wont show anywhere under the dress.
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  • Oh so exciting!! I'm jealous!! I ordered my dress Nov 5 and it still not in!! I can't wait to put it on!
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  • I am also jealous, can't wait for my dress to come in!
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  • Had my first fitting last night! Went really well and I can't beleive how much better the dress was just after being pinned. I loved the bustle. It'll be done July 16 and then if I need anything else done (maybe if I lose some weight) I'll still have time before Sept. 1.
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    I'm dying for my dress to come in, within the past few weeks I've been worried I won't like it the same as I did when I picked, but I know when I put it on it will be fine.  
  • That's so exciting!!! I really need to get on it and make some phone calls!!!
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