So last night was my final fitting. My MOH came with me but she missed my 2nd fitting which was where I started to get the sinking feeling that my veils did not match my gown and that they weren't the right length. The girl there said everything was fine but I suppose she was just anxious to get me out of the dress and free up the dressing room -- seemed that way anyway.
So this time, my MOH confirms it for me. The veil does not match my gown. My gown is silk white and the veil is so stark white it can't be passed off. I'm an idiot. I don't know why I didn't question it when, whenever I asked BR for a veil to try on with my gown, they always brought me an ivory one. Also, I realize that I really like the way a fingertip looks way better than an elbow length which is what I have.
So now I have 2 1/2 weeks to go and I have to get all new veils... that's not even the worst part for me... I can deal with that little hurdle... the money is what's making me sick. BR wants $300 for the veils I want. And I KNOW those match my gown perfectly and I love the way they fall and everything. I think I rather just fork over the cash to them than go crazy now trying to find a veil that matches.
Let me ask a question -- is there a such thing as a veil made out of 'SILK TULLE' or are they just trying to RIP ME OFF???
Also, I'm still having NO luck with the jewelry. The necklace I bought yesterday at Nordstrom's wasn't right. I don't know what to do about the jewelry!
I was fine... NOW I'm starting to get stressed.
FeliciaDA
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Posted by Sassyz75
I think you look Great! If I were you I wouldn't even wear any jewelry (necklaces at least ) with that dress- it's just so regal and amazing, you don't need anything else- it's perfect.
Ditto! You do NOT want anything to compete with that amazing gown . I know its hard to forego a necklace altogether,somehow it feels 'bare' (at least that's how I felt w/out a necklacee). Go for something really simple , a CZ pendant as some suggested
I've already told you that I am in love with yoru dress, Jimmysbride.. and there is no way that a necklace or earrings can take away from that !!
As for the veil, I know it is hard to justify spending the money. but if you think your salon's veil is 'the one' I might just fork it over for peace of mind.
Good Luck
RedBride
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do you live or work in NYC? There are a bunch of little shops in the garment district where you can get veils pretty inexpensively. I got mine at a place on 39th (b/t 7 and 8th; very close to RK Bridal) that was handmade by a woman and not at all expensive. She was very nice and reasonably priced- I can give you her no. if you want to call to ask her (though her English is a little hard to understand) if she can make you one like you want, and if not, there are lots of other places in the area that you can check out.
BridalBliss
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Sorry to hear about the veil. I hope everything works out!
Re: Semi-disastrous final fitting - need your advice!
OK...question to all...is your veil supposed to match your dress perfectly?
Mine doesn't..My dress is off white and i got an off white veil...it is lighter than my dress. When i asked about this they said there were 2 colors white and off white. and when they showed me the white veil..then i saw the difference
Mine isn't a huge color difference so i just kept my veil but now i am curious Is there a veil out there that matches every single dress color??? How can that be with sooo many different shades of white?
PS_ i like the solitaire look and it would definately be plenty for you dres
tourist
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OK...question to all...is your veil supposed to match your dress perfectly?
Mine doesn't..My dress is off white and i got an off white veil...it is lighter than my dress. When i asked about this they said there were 2 colors white and off white. and when they showed me the white veil..then i saw the difference
Mine isn't a huge color difference so i just kept my veil but now i am curious Is there a veil out there that matches every single dress color??? How can that be with sooo many different shades of white?
PS_ i like the solitaire look and it would definately be plenty for you dres
no, i don't think you can match perfectly. from what I saw there is white, diamond( or off white) white & ivory.
Depending on the material ,even a white dress may look better with diamond white.
