So how far along should I be???

111508Bride Posted: Dec 30, 2007 07:31 PM

So how far along should I be???

Hi ladies...i just introduced myself the other night, and have been reading everyone's posts. I have to say...i haven't done very much at all..how much should I have done???

hwolf812 Posted: Dec 30, 2007 07:33 PM

Re: So how far along should I be???

hey!! you have a year left so you have planty of time..the main things you want to do are

Reception Hall and ceremony location
Photographer
Your dress (takes time to order)
DJ
Flowers

111508Bride Posted: Dec 30, 2007 07:35 PM

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ok...thank you made me feel better :)
got the reception hall and ceremony...that's it!

I tried on a few dresses...which brings me to my next question...how much is too much to spend...honestly...

MeaganAndJoeC Posted: Dec 30, 2007 07:36 PM

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Posted by hwolf812

hey!! you have a year left so you have planty of time..the main things you want to do are

Reception Hall and ceremony location
Photographer
Your dress (takes time to order)
DJ
Flowers

she is right.. those are very important

Mrs. V 2008 Posted: Dec 30, 2007 07:38 PM

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Posted by MeaganAndJoeC

Posted by hwolf812

hey!! you have a year left so you have planty of time..the main things you want to do are

Reception Hall and ceremony location
Photographer
Your dress (takes time to order)
DJ
Flowers

she is right.. those are very important

agreed! have fun! and don't stress..you still have plenty of time!

AndRecKy Posted: Dec 30, 2007 07:38 PM

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Posted by 111508Bride

ok...thank you made me feel better :)
got the reception hall and ceremony...that's it!

I tried on a few dresses...which brings me to my next question...how much is too much to spend...honestly...

well dress prices vary so much. its all about how much you want to spend! keep in mind alterations and shoes, jewlery, veil....

Snick n Nick Posted: Dec 30, 2007 07:38 PM

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Posted by 111508Bride

ok...thank you made me feel better :)
got the reception hall and ceremony...that's it!

I tried on a few dresses...which brings me to my next question...how much is too much to spend...honestly...

it really depends on your budget! You can find a beautiful dress that will flatter you in any budget....just figure out how much you can afford to spend, and don't forget to include alterations, accessories (veil, headpiece, shoes, slip, undergarments, etc.)....and go from there! Good luck and enjoy shopping!!

Also, make sure you shop around once you find THE dress, you can usually bargain the price down a bit! good luck!

hwolf812 Posted: Dec 30, 2007 07:40 PM

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how much are you willing to spend? i bought my dress at Davids Bridal and i think its GORGEOUS!! I would never want another dress but mine, and I only spent 750 on it. I was not willing to spend thousands of dollars on a dress i am wearing ONCE!!!

hwolf812 Posted: Dec 30, 2007 07:41 PM

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Posted by hwolf812

how much are you willing to spend? i bought my dress at Davids Bridal and i think its GORGEOUS!! I would never want another dress but mine, and I only spent 750 on it. I was not willing to spend thousands of dollars on a dress i am wearing ONCE!!!

BTW no offense to anyone who spent thousands on their dress

111508Bride Posted: Dec 30, 2007 07:43 PM

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that is exactly how i feel...went to a bridal suite, tried on a dress that I FELL IN LOVE with...it was $3200. My sister-in-law thought that it is the normal price. I am a total bargain shopper, and just can't justify it.

111508Bride Posted: Dec 30, 2007 07:44 PM

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by the way, to snickles went to a wedding at Hamlet willow creek...was goregous...good selection!

hwolf812 Posted: Dec 30, 2007 07:45 PM

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i mean if you love it then you should get however for 3200 you can get other things for your wedding also!! Look at my pics of my dress...

111508Bride Posted: Dec 30, 2007 07:49 PM

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your dress is beautiful..it looks like it was made for you...is that after alterations?

I did try David's Bridal, but the dress i am looking for is very specific, it is a sheath dress, all lace, with sheer lace...i can't really explain it. Marissa makes it, and Jim Hjelm kind of makes one similar. as for the $3200, I could do a lot for my new house, and FH would think i was crazy!!!

hwolf812 Posted: Dec 30, 2007 07:50 PM

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no the dress was not altered it just fit!! ( i lucked out) i only need a bustle) if you love the dress you should buy it!!

Nirvin Posted: Dec 30, 2007 07:51 PM

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I say the cost of your wedding dress depends on your budget. If you have a $20k budget for the entire wedding, then a $10k dress would be a fiancially sound idea.

Nirvin Posted: Dec 30, 2007 07:52 PM

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I say the cost of your wedding dress depends on your budget. If you have a $20k budget for the entire wedding, then a $10k dress would NOT be a fiancially sound idea.

111508Bride Posted: Dec 30, 2007 07:52 PM

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you know when you try on the first dress, and you know...that's kind of how i feel...i just have to find it $2K cheaper..

but david's bridal had the best selection.