I informed all 5 of my bridesmaids that I will be ordering their dresses in 2 weeks, that we are gettting a huge discount ($260 dress for $200)and to tell me their size or get measurements for me to bring to the dressmaker. 2 of my bridesmaids (they are buddies) text messaged me (not even a phone call) to tell me they want to wait to get their dresses and should they still get them at the place I am ordering the others? I was sooo mad! I felt that was very nervy of them to do that! Especially since I was a bridesmaid in one of these girls weddings and I just gave her my measurements and no beef when time for ordering her bridesmaid gown. I responded to both by saying I was definitely ordering the dresses all together on the same date to get the discount for everyone, to ensure the same color dye as well, and to avoid confusion dealing with separate stores! They then responded by saying they still want to be consulted before the order goes through to be 'part of the size discussion'. I'm thinking: what the heck is a size discussion? You give me the measurements or dress size since they've both tried the dress on, and what is the problem? I do not feel I have to call them from the dress shop as I am placing the order..that is ridiculous..and annoying..so how do you all feel about me just calling these girls tonite and saying: just give me your dress size and let's leave it at that, and if you have any questions afterwards feel free to call the dress shop? Plus, one of the girls is very obese, and was complaining that she will have to pay more money for plus size and extra alterations, etc. To be nice, I offered to take care of the cost of any extra stuff for her that is necessary. Anything to keep this from being a headache! Any suggestions? Is it okay to just request from them a size instead of them trying to control the situation? I am so upset that they could even think of going off on their own to get their dresses..what is that about?
Cool! Yeah, I am excited for the place, it is so pretty. I am sure your friend is too! :0)
can you still get the discount a few months from now? if yes, then I would give them a deadline on when they have to be measured by and they can go at their own convenience to the bridal store and get measured. Its always better to have them measured at the bridal shop than to take measurements themselves. Then order the dresses in a few months. you have plenty of time and your BMs may be looking to lose some weight before getting measured. HTH
