Would you sacrifice

Original post by futuremrsjc2010

Jul 20, 2009 04:09 PM

Cutting people off your wedding list for your dream DRESS? I went to Demetrois bridal yesterday in Macy's and found my dream wedding gown, however its was about $3,000 . Im gonna be honest, this is wayyyyyyyyy over my budget. LOL the manager told me to cut ppl off the list, i was this close to getting it but i really had to sit back and think about my budget. I really love this dress but FH will kill me if I even think about getting it....I dont know what to do

futuremrsjc2010 Posted: Jul 20, 2009 04:35 PM

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She even told me to cut out favors as well lol...

futuremrsjc2010 Posted: Jul 20, 2009 04:41 PM

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This is the dress, but i want it in all ivory, hopefully i can find something similar but cheaper as well.

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futuremrsjc2010 Posted: Jul 20, 2009 04:43 PM

Re: Would you sacrifice....update with pic

AngnShaun Posted: Jul 20, 2009 04:45 PM

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Posted by futuremrsjc2010

This is the dress, but i want it in all ivory, hopefully i can find something similar but cheaper as well.

that dress is beautiful... i hope you are able to find it somewhere else!

runnerbride1023 Posted: Jul 20, 2009 04:48 PM

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talk about a salesman!

I agree with the girls, do not cut your guest list. In the end i think you will feel awful... 'I'm sorry Aunt Suzie, but I couldn't invite you to my wedding b/c I fell in love with this dress...'

jcreilly Posted: Jul 20, 2009 04:49 PM

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that is where I bought my dress from before i did my guest list lol

20mrsc10 Posted: Jul 20, 2009 05:01 PM

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i wouldnt-i would much rather have people there to celebrate with me

bulldoglover Posted: Jul 20, 2009 05:23 PM

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i found it so hard to find a dress that i would make a sacrifice if i found 'the one' that was out of my budget. sacrifice would be in other areas of the wedding though, not the people. i would consider the favors or limos or lighting etc. agree with the other posters though, you're likely to find the dress at a cheaper price at another salon. good luck!

little j Posted: Jul 20, 2009 05:23 PM

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check casablanca dresses. they have a few mermaid/trumpet all lace styles with sweetheart necklines. and they are under $1k!!!!! i would def recommend checking out casablanca.

i tried on a bunch a while ago at RK, when i first began my search. i suggest going there and bringing a pic with you of this dress and see what else they may have

GL!

little j Posted: Jul 20, 2009 05:25 PM

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i tried this one on and it looks MUCH BETTER in person than on the model...

i would suggest trying this on ...

http://www.brides.com/fashion/dresses/gallery/wedding_dresses/vendor/detail/183202?f=106%3a115&f=106%3a116&f=185%3a186&f=92%3a96&offset=12#

GL!

futuremrsjc2010 Posted: Jul 20, 2009 06:22 PM

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that would be pretty harsh

JoanneAndJustin Posted: Jul 20, 2009 06:29 PM

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I didn't.

I tried on Monique Lulliher (sp?) Venice at Bridal Salon of Manhasset, and also a Marisa dress... both around 3-5K, and they looked GREAT on me, but I couldn't justify that kind of money for a dress I'll only where once.

So, i went back to Lillette's tried on a TON more dresses and found Maggie Sottero Grace which I like better than ALL the other dresses I tried on...

Like Suze Orman says: People, then money, then things.

futuremrsjc2010 Posted: Jul 20, 2009 06:39 PM

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Thank you, that dress is very pretty :))) i will definitely check out Casablanca

futuremrsjc2010 Posted: Jul 20, 2009 06:41 PM

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I wouldnt feel right cutting people out for a dress....how much are dresses @ Lillette's ?

TheFutureMrsPM Posted: Jul 20, 2009 06:44 PM

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I would not cut people for the dress but I am only inviting like a 100 people...is your guest list huge? Who would you cut out? It depends on what is more important to you. I also would suggest shopping around.

TheFutureMrsPM Posted: Jul 20, 2009 06:47 PM

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http://www.demetriosbride.com/us/index.php?page=shows

I hope this is the correct designer. Can you make it to the trunk show in brooklyn?? or NJ? just a thought.

SummerBride10 Posted: Jul 20, 2009 06:47 PM

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I def. would NOT cut my guest list for a dress. If anything, cut corners elsewhere- flowers, limos, cheaper favors, etc.

RitasEngaged Posted: Jul 20, 2009 06:53 PM

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Posted by stinenandy2010

I wouldn't.....I would take Gloria's advice and shop around. I found my dress in one store and ordered it in another and saved a lot of money.

ITA - IMO my dress is gorgeous - it was just a little over my budget but you will find your dream dress in your range