Question for Jack and Rose Brides

kim425 Posted: Oct 30, 2003 05:39 PM

Question for Jack and Rose Brides

Has anyone had their 'design session' with Jack and Rose yet?
Mine is scheduled for December (wedding is in April)
When I spoke with Jack he requested that I bring a swatch of the bridesmaid dresses with me.....no problem. The only thing is he asked for the swatch to be 11X14!!!!
I ordered the swatch from the manufacturer, however, it is nowhere near that big.

has anyone else experienced this request from Jack and Rose?

aliciahelene Posted: Oct 30, 2003 05:45 PM

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I havent had my design session , I dont even know if Im really having one, my stuff is just basic, iw ould just tell him you wereent able to get the swatch that big...he'll most definately work with you!!

kim425 Posted: Oct 30, 2003 05:47 PM

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When he first made the request, I mentioned to him that I wasn't sure if I could obtain a swatch that large. He said that all of his other brides have never had a problem. I just find that hard to believe. When I mentioned it to the place that my dress came from, they laughed at me and said there is no way you can get a swatch that big unless you take the whole dress.

aliciahelene Posted: Oct 30, 2003 05:50 PM

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yeah, it does seem like a big size..just explain that you tried..what else can ya do? You shouldnt have to pay to get a bigger swatch, teh pont is to save money, and Jack woudlnt want ya to go to any trouble, Id give him a call..hes a really nice guy.

BriBri529 Posted: Oct 30, 2003 07:18 PM

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When we met with Jack he did tell us that we will need a swatch by the design session, however, he did not indicate a size. I am sure if you tried and were unsuccessful that it won't be a problem. I can't picture Jack complaining that your swatch is not big enough- he's too nice for that- I wouldn't worry. . .

Nav023 Posted: Oct 30, 2003 07:50 PM

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Jack mentioned the same thing to me, but explained that if you bring in a tiny swatch, its hard to, for example, get the idea of what the bouquet would look like next to it. A larger piece can give you a better effect visually.

I don't think I will be able to get a big piece either (I'm hoping my BM's won't have too many alterations ), but its not a bad idea, especially since I'm a visual person.. I need to SEE things instead of just creating visions in my head!

NYCMeghan Posted: Oct 30, 2003 08:18 PM

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why not request that the bridal shop order multiple swatches and sew them together?

BriBri529 Posted: Oct 30, 2003 08:49 PM

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That is a really great idea!

kim425 Posted: Oct 30, 2003 09:19 PM

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Thanks for the suggestions!

corinne7477 Posted: Oct 30, 2003 10:18 PM

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my swatch was 3 inches by 2 inches and he was able to get the color from that there wasnt a problem my session was in september and my wedding is in 60 days.

pschica Posted: Nov 01, 2003 08:40 PM

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i met with him and had the tiniest swatch ever (the woman at macys actually cut it out of the sample!) - he would have liked it bigger obviously to help pick flowers but we did just fine!! he was greta abotu it and found a cloth napkin in a similar color to help too...your swatch should be fine!!

HearzBellz Posted: Nov 01, 2003 11:45 PM

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I wouldn''t worry, but just in case you are still concerned...is there a wrap or a matching purse from the same manufacturer that you might bring instead of a swatch? I told jack that I needed to bring something bigger than just a swatch because I am designing my flowers around the beaded detail on my dress. I obviously did not want to bring the dress, so he asked me if I had a matching shawl/wrap or a purse... I thought that was pretty clever!

chris605 Posted: Nov 02, 2003 11:01 AM

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YES - He asked me that same thing - Goto the location where you ordered the girls dresses from and see if they have a smaple for you - Maybe not from the exact dress BUT a color really close - I didnt order my girls dresses yert but I did pick they out ALMOST...and my Bridal Place gave me the swatch already...