Post # 16
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Buzzing bee
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(Closed) Wedding dress doesn't fit with one month to go! Consultant help? (PICS)
posted 5 years ago in DressMemberPost # 17
Member203 posts
Helper bee
- mrskirk
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: May 2016
I’m a consultant. Depending on the designer there should be enough seam allowance to let it out an inch or so, and surprisingly an inch on each side makes a world of a difference for fit. I would ask your seamstress if she thinks she can do that for you before the wedding. Make sure you don’t push it too hard on trying to drop weight too quickly though, you don’t want to be feeling sickly and tired from not eating for a month!
Post # 18
Member108 posts
Blushing bee
- futuremrsrcb
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: September 2015
DCFDanielle: Do you mind if I ask how long it took for your dress to come in? I was told 5 months for my David Tutera.
Post # 19
Member180 posts
Blushing bee
- KathieL
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: June 2015 - Rustic barn/ pavilion
DCFDanielle: You do look stunning by the way. Have you tried any shapewear under the dress like SPANX ( you can actually get really cheap shapewear at Walmart like Cupid for less than $20. ) Get something made out of a sliky satiney material so your dress slides right over it. It’s suppose to reduce your measurements 1 – 2 inches and you can get some that starts under the bra line. My other suggestion…. and I think you can do this even being diabetic is drink drink drink LOTS of water – like 2 liters to a gallon or as much as you can stand – everyday up until 3 days before the wedding. Then cut your water intake in half and then the day before just drink a little water. My trainer says it will tighten your skin, make you look and feel slimmer, reduces bloat because if your body thinks it’s getting hydrated you won’t retain water and the 2 days before your wedding your body will still be flushing the excess out because it won’t adjust to your cutting back which reduces bloat more. I’ve actually done this water trick years ago and it really did work. Congratulations June bride!! I’m getting married June 6th. You will be beautiful.
Post # 20
Member205 posts
Helper bee
- DCFDanielle
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: June 2015
futuremrsrcb: I ordered it in Feb 2014 and it came in around Feb 2015. O think that they told the factory not to make it sooner because it would just be sitting around gathering dust, so I’m not a good example. I think the dress began production in Nov-Dec so roughly 3-4 months?
mrskirk: The seamstress is actually letting the dress out and I will be able to try it on again May 30th. I could never stop eating though. Like I said I’m a type 1 Diabetic, so I HAVE to have a balance of carbs or I will get VERY sick. I think I’m just frustrated because when I went into the shop they said “Alterations are covered in the price of the dress” Well when I had my appointment on Sat, the seamstress very rudely told me “If I take this out now, the owner only covers the first alteration. So if you lose weight, it’s on you for the second alteration.” NOT what I was told from the get go! I’m afraid anything more will cost me an arm and a leg!
KathieL: I ordered the Spanx brand Silky Britches today! It should get here before the 30th so we will see what a difference that could make. Thank you for the water suggestion! Being a diabetic, I drink tons of liquid all the time. Mostly, I drink water, some diet soda, and crystal lite tea. I’m going to start weaning myself off of the diet soda and switch over entirely to water. I will have to try this though! At this point I’m not even worried about how I will look in the dress. I’m more worried about how it feels to breathe!!!
Post # 21
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Busy bee
- princesserbear
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: November 2015 - The Victorian
DCFDanielle: I think with the Spanx, it’s gonna be perfect. Jsut wait as long as you can to get it taken out, because you might not have too. But the fact that your dress even ZIPS is huge. I totally get the panic and fear, but I think you’re going to be just fine. I tried on this dress and it is gorgeous. I ended up with a David Tutera myself!
Post # 22
Member913 posts
Busy bee
- princesserbear
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: November 2015 - The Victorian
futuremrsrcb: I ordered my David Tutera at the end of February and it’s scheduled to be in in early July. My shop told me 4-5 months for David Tutera.
Post # 23
Member108 posts
Blushing bee
- futuremrsrcb
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: September 2015
princesserbear: I ordered in early March and I was told late August 🙁 I need it to come sooner so I have time for bridal portraits!
Post # 24
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Busy bee
- princesserbear
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: November 2015 - The Victorian
futuremrsrcb: Booo! I ‘m sorry! I’m not in any real rush to get mine, so I’d happily switch timelines with you if that were a thing, haha. Maybe it will come sooner?
Post # 25
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Helper bee
- silverandgold
- 5 years ago
DCFDanielle: Your dress is really beautiful. Maybe you could add a corset as the first alteration, that way if you lose weight it could be taken in without having to be re altered. It may not take too long to order additional fabric. Or if it needs hemmed maybe you could use fabric from the bottom to make the panel.
Also, where did you get your necklace? I love it.
Post # 26
Member3686 posts
Sugar bee
- strawbabies
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: December 2011
I’m sorry to hear you’re having dress fit issues. But WOW, that is gorgeous on you!
Post # 27
Member191 posts
Blushing bee
- beb08
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: April 2016
Like PP said that is a beautiful dress. If interested, look up IIFYM (if it fits your macros) and really focus on your eating. You cannot out train, out run, out cardio a bad diet at all. And do not be afraid to lift some weights girl! you got this!
Post # 28
Member454 posts
Helper bee
- Bainise2013
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: October 2013
I am so sorry this has happened to you. At my wedding I had a major dress drama due to the fact that the tailor would not *listen* to me! I have ginormous breasts, so had to buy a dress to fit them and then take it in at the waist and hips. The tailor didn’t seem to understand what taking a dress in meant, so I had to keep returning and telling her to take it in more. So I sympathise.
I think a corset or panel back would be the way to go for this. You actually look lovely in the dress, but I understand wanting to be able to breathe!
Post # 29
Member178 posts
Blushing bee
- Ladybug16
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: May 2016
Sorry I am not much help, but I just wanted to tell you that you look STUNNING in that dress!! Holy cow!! It’s just beautiful 🙂
Post # 30
Member1344 posts
Bumble bee
- caligirl0011
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: July 2016
DCFDanielle: the seamstresses that bridal salons use are notorious for over charging. If they won’t pay for the additional alterations, I would take it to an experienced independent seamstress. Make sure to read reviews beforehand!
example: bridal shop quoted my friend $800. Independent got it done (well!) for $200.
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