UPDATE!! MY DRESS IS IN (w/pics)!!! AND..............

(read this already?? then skip to page 2 for updates and pics!!)

OK, so I get a call that my dress is in, and I'm all excited but when I call they say, 'Great, just wanted to let you know to call back in April for your first fitting'. My question: Is that how it works?? I'm so confusted, I was all ready to hop in the car to go see it and wear it and prance in it and...well, you all know. So what gives??

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did you tell them you were def getting your alterations done there? (that seems so presumptuous of them if you didnt!)

all places are different, but I think you should DEFINATELY go in soon to try it on and make sure they got the right dress/ size... you dont want to wait until April to find out theres some kind of mistake!!
(and also, check for any imperfection on the dress-- pulls, runs, etc)

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I think you should go to the store and make sure its the right dress and nothing is missing( bead work) but you fittings is not going to start until you get closer to the date

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I would definately go in to check it out!!! And congrats on it coming in!

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OK...Feel a little better hearing from you guys. I will definitely go in to try it on and check the bead work and stuff!! Thanks guys!!

And I am getting my alterations there.

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yea go look go look!!!

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Definitely go check it out. I was told by my shop that they call when it's in and then you make arrangements to try it on and make sure there are no problems with it.

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NOW HOLD UP...I just called them back to let them know that I want to come in to inspect and try on my dress, and they were like you can come it and check it but you can't try it on! WHAT DAFLUCK?!! So I'm like, what's the point of me coming in to inspect MY dress if I can't try it on. Do you know the barely speaking english assistant went to get the manager, who I heard in the background asking, 'why does she want to try it on for? but if she wants to she has to make an appointment?' HUH?! Needless to say I made my appointment, and told my BF she's coming with me...

Has anyone had this type of experience?

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that is so ridiculous!! you have every right to try your dress on!!! it's yours, and you have to make sure that what they're giving you is what you paid for...

i would rethink getting my alterations done there...they seem kinda wierd

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Posted by azoodie

that is so ridiculous!! you have every right to try your dress on!!! it's yours, and you have to make sure that what they're giving you is what you paid for...

i would rethink getting my alterations done there...they seem kinda wierd

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DITTO DITTO DITTO...

I would Pick my dress up that DAY and bring it home nice and safe with me!

(which is what I did... is't in the garment bag in my granfather's closet, utnil i need to go for alterations- but at least I know it's home and safe!)

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Posted by azoodie
i would rethink getting my alterations done there...they seem kinda wierd

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YES!!!!!!!!! pick it up, and get your alterations done ELSEWHERE!!! you dont need ANY added stress to your wedding planning, and this vendor is going to bring Alot!!
nowhere does it say that you have to get your alterations done there.... get your dress and RUNNNNNNNNN.

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My bridal shop has a policy that you can try it on once before your fitting. When mine came in, I went with my mother, inspected it and put it on. (I once heard of a dress maker sewing a size label 14 into a 4 dress.)

Once satisfied me. I would insist on trying it on though.

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My fiancee got the call her dress came in back in Dec. Because she lost 15 lbs. and wants at least 10 more they told her she was going to have to come in 2 more times. I think she is waiting until 3 months before the wedding.

I'd say definitely go and try on your dress. If something is wrong and they need to get you a new one it may take a while. My fiancee's dress took 4 months from Spain.

Best Wishes,

Thomas

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Go get your dress! If they are pulling a stunt now, who knows what may happen down the road. Your dress is paid for so you can do whatever you want with it. INSPECT it first though. And when they get pissy, let them know their attitudes cost them the alteration $ on your gown

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Posted by JLP

My bridal shop has a policy that you can try it on once before your fitting. When mine came in, I went with my mother, inspected it and put it on. (I once heard of a dress maker sewing a size label 14 into a 4 dress.)

Once satisfied me. I would insist on trying it on though.

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That seems to be the case! We'll see how i feel on Friday. If they are not helpful and continue with the attitude (the woman that is my contact was not there when i called), then I most certainly will take the dress and RRRRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNN!!!

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I'm sorry but something sounds very wrong with that. Its like they want a guarantee that you will only have your alterations done there. Thats ridiculous! You've paid for the dress, its just like if you pay for an article of clothing! What is Macy's says, oh what a beautiful coat, alright come back in the spring and we'll give it to you!

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Posted by azoodie

that is so ridiculous!! you have every right to try your dress on!!! it's yours, and you have to make sure that what they're giving you is what you paid for...

i would rethink getting my alterations done there...they seem kinda wierd

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I agree!!

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I just recently checked my dress. It came in about a month ago but on Friday my mom and I went to check it. The Bridal shop was very professional and even said that I should come back as much as I want to check the dress. They also suggested when my veil and tiara to come in to try it all on again to make sure I still liked everything!

I definitely think you should go check the dress and make sure you are completely satisfied.

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I would go and try the dress on anyway. How can they stop you; it's your dress.My dress came in a month ago and they told me I should come in and try it on and check for any manufacturing defects. Cause if you wait until April it might be too late to check for defects.

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Go .. try on ur dress.. if they are still acting funny, take the dress .