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Vietnamese Brides - Where did you get your Ao Dai?

linda.tranlinda.tran
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Hi!

I'm trying to find a place to get my Ao Dai. I don't have the option to get it in Vietnam and I don't see any of my family members going over there before the wedding. I live in Chicago, but there aren't any good places here (unless you can tell me otherwise!). I've heard of aodaivinh.com, but have heard both decent and horror stories and I'm not sure I want to take that chance.

Does anyone have recommendations or know of reputable sites?

Thanks!! 
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Re: Vietnamese Brides - Where did you get your Ao Dai?

  • teetooshortteetooshort
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    edited December 2011
    I flew to California for mine (I live in Florida).  I didn't want to risk ordering one from the internet. I bought my sister's in Orlando.  I just prefered someone measuring me.  I paid more than I expected to since I wanted a train for my jacket.  Are there no shops that make them in Chicago? I would have thought there is a larger Vietnamese population there than compared to Florida.
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  • linda.tranlinda.tran
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    edited December 2011
    Surprisingly, there aren't good shops for that kind of stuff in the Vietnamese area. A lot of ppl or their family members just go back to Vietnam to buy it themselves. I could have our family who are still over there send a dress, but we had them do that for my brother's wedding (we even sent actual pictures as examples!!) and they just have questionable taste. So, I'm trying to figure out other options I may have.

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  • teetooshortteetooshort
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    edited December 2011
    How about getting a plain ao dai and finding a nice jacket? My jacket only came in one size so it didn't matter.  Here is mine:
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  • linda.tranlinda.tran
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    edited December 2011
    Ooh...that's a good idea!  I'll look into doing that. Where did you find your jacket?
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  • teetooshortteetooshort
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    edited December 2011
    I bought my jacket from a store in California.  I can try to get the info of the store and see if she has any there.  Maybe you can contact that store if necessary.
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  • teetooshortteetooshort
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    edited December 2011
    The store I bought my jacket from was a lady who also runs a photo studio.  It's called Beautiful Wedding, 9500 Bolsa Avenue, Suite D, Westminister, CA 92683. (714) 839-5318. www.beautifulweddingphoto.com. I hope that helps some!!  I know I tried looking for a jacket with a train online and couldn't find one. 
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  • diven36diven36
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    edited December 2011
    I was happy with aodaivinh.com and also aodaiheaven.com.  You just have to be specific with what you want in your instructions (e.g NO GLITTER), and write them in both vietnamese and english. It's so much cheaper online than it is in the U.S. I think.
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  • hoankathyhoankathy member
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    We are from Hoankathy's Bridal shop, we do custom made all the Vietnamese Ao Dai, men, women, mother in laws, kids and many more with traditional or mordern style, more over we do some chinese dress and all the gown as well...etc....feel free to contact us at 206-307-5990 or visit us at FB under Hoankathy's Bridal to see the sample that most of client order or if you have any questions.
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  • Knottie_22389574Knottie_22389574
    WWW.CECIAODAI.COMCeci Ao Dai delicately modernises traditional Vietnamese dresses in the most exquisite and elegant way. Her designs employ very fine, soft silk chiffon or satin materials that will gracefully show off your beautiful body; her ao dais cover everything but hide nothing.The dresses at Ceci Ao Dai are designed with touches of today’s fashions. Employing a range of features including:straplesssweet-heart necklineshalter neckshort or long sleeves, even sleevelessbowsbackless dressesHowever, we believe the most important design is the one you choose. Ceci Ao Dai specialises in traditional Vietnamese bridal dresses with lace or embroidered tulle. Her best sellers are the red French lace ao dais with silk chiffon underlining accompanied with either red or gold silk satin pants.Whether it's your wedding day or just an occasion that requires you to wear a traditional Vietnamese dress, Ceci Ao Dai has you covered. Shop with us online or contact Ceci directly to have your dream Ao Dai tailor made, just for you.WWW.CECIAODAI.COM
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  • Knottie_22389574Knottie_22389574
    WWW.CECIAODAI.COMCeci Ao Dai delicately modernises traditional Vietnamese dresses in the most exquisite and elegant way. Her designs employ very fine, soft silk chiffon or satin materials that will gracefully show off your beautiful body; her ao dais cover everything but hide nothing.The dresses at Ceci Ao Dai are designed with touches of today’s fashions. Employing a range of features including:straplesssweet-heart necklineshalter neckshort or long sleeves, even sleevelessbowsbackless dressesHowever, we believe the most important design is the one you choose. Ceci Ao Dai specialises in traditional Vietnamese bridal dresses with lace or embroidered tulle. Her best sellers are the red French lace ao dais with silk chiffon underlining accompanied with either red or gold silk satin pants.Whether it's your wedding day or just an occasion that requires you to wear a traditional Vietnamese dress, Ceci Ao Dai has you covered. Shop with us online or contact Ceci directly to have your dream Ao Dai tailor made, just for you.WWW.CECIAODAI.COM
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  • clearheavensclearheavens member
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    diven36 said:
    I was happy with aodaivinh.com and also aodaiheaven.com.  You just have to be specific with what you want in your instructions (e.g NO GLITTER), and write them in both vietnamese and english. It's so much cheaper online than it is in the U.S. I think.
    I second aodaivinh.com, that's where I got mine and my BMs' ao dai.  As a whole, service was very quick and accurate.  I got exactly what I wanted, except for my mom's ao dai.  Her's was blue instead of turquoise.  There were discrepancies between the screen and in real life.

    If this happens to you, don't fret.  Just accept and be open to a little variation.

    As you know in many Asian languages, color is hard to define.  For more info what I'm talking about, read here:

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  • hoankathyhoankathy member
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    check out at Hoankathy's Bridal on face book that where I get my Ao dai at.  Pretty nice and on time too.  Hoankathybridal @ Facebook.com or email them at Hoankathybridal@yahoo.com.  Hope this help
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  • htle12htle12 member
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    Im looking for a trusted source/shop to have custom-made Ao Dai for my wedding and for my BMs in the Boston area. I would be grateful with any suggestions! Thank you!
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