Ian Staurt dresses

Hadley1

Tiara wrote: »

LOL!! I think if you have an unlimited budget and money is no object then why not have 2 designer dresses! It is a shame we're not closer or we could have swapped dresses half way through :rotfl:

My bf is the opposite and wants me to go for the dream dress, but it is just so expensive, I really don't think it is worth it. We haven't had a holiday for years and I would rather get a cheaper dress and put the money saved towards going away, or towards a new bathroom!! Even if I could sell it on afterwards it would only be worth a fraction of the price so it would be a huge amount of money to spend. Makes it harder though as if I go for something cheaper I don't want him to be disappointed when I walk down the aisle

I am tempted to check out that wedding factory outlet someone mentioned recently- sounds like there are so great savings to be had. Downside would be it's a fair treck and would be expensive on the train if I didn't find anything I liked.

Ach this is soooo hard!!

Swapping dresses what a great idea - that would be amazing:rotfl:
maybe we should OHs too :rotfl:Mine would be happy for me to have what I want till he knew the price!!

Not sure I'd sell my dress afterwards - though not sure what real benefit I'd get from it hanging in the wardrobe. But guess it could be a way to get somemoney back.

Hadley1

Hadley1 wrote: »

Swapping dresses what a great idea - that would be amazing:rotfl:
maybe we should OHs too :rotfl:Mine would be happy for me to have what I want till he knew the price!!

Not sure I'd sell my dress afterwards - though not sure what real benefit I'd get from it hanging in the wardrobe. But guess it could be a way to get somemoney back.

Yeah maybe the wedding outlet places are the way to go. Definately worth a look, but I guess only if quite close or you can make a day of it or somehing.

Maybe I just need to find someone who can make flowerbomb for me (for as little as possible that is) and I'll be laughing!!:rotfl:

BILLIE

Hadley what part of Kent are you in?

Hadley1

BILLIE wrote: »

Hadley what part of Kent are you in?

Just outside Sittingbourne....

BILLIE

Have you tried looking up dressmakers in you area? A friend of mine her daughter married a couple of years ago and she was a large girl - not sure what she has done with her dress and it isn't a Ian Stuart (that I know of), but could enquire if you like. Billie x

Hadley1

BILLIE wrote: »

Have you tried looking up dressmakers in you area? A friend of mine her daughter married a couple of years ago and she was a large girl - not sure what she has done with her dress and it isn't a Ian Stuart (that I know of), but could enquire if you like. Billie x

Hey

Thanks for that.

Not tried looking at local dressmakers yet... but might give it ago.

I have my fingers crossed that I will be back down to a size 10 for my dress!! I am losing all teh time:T
So depending on how large your friend daughter was.. it might be too big!!

But thanks for that!

BILLIE

Think she was at least a 16 - so good for you. Pity my mum is longer with us as she was a dressmaker and only lived the other side of Canterbury. I am trying to put my thinking cap on for dressmakers your way. Somewhere like C & H Fabrics in Canterbury probably have a list of local dressmakers.

Hadley1

BILLIE wrote: »

Think she was at least a 16 - so good for you. Pity my mum is longer with us as she was a dressmaker and only lived the other side of Canterbury. I am trying to put my thinking cap on for dressmakers your way. Somewhere like C & H Fabrics in Canterbury probably have a list of local dressmakers.

Thanks so much Billie....:)

I might try and google some dressmakers, but then would need to get some recommendations.
The diet is very much ongoing.... but i will win. :)Might have to go and look at some nice dresses in a shop and see if that gives me a kick!!:rotfl:Flower Bomb - here I come. :j

BILLIE

If you find yourself a good dressmake they can usually copy most of a picture of a dress that you like, or tell you what bits of it will suit your shape. Obviously your major concern at the moment is losing the weight, but finding a dressmaker to talk to would be a good idea and of course they could also give you a rough idea of prices. Wishing you all the luck in the world and enjoy your day - I always say your wedding day is the shortest day of your life - so make the most of it. Billie xx

Hadley1

BILLIE wrote: »

If you find yourself a good dressmake they can usually copy most of a picture of a dress that you like, or tell you what bits of it will suit your shape. Obviously your major concern at the moment is losing the weight, but finding a dressmaker to talk to would be a good idea and of course they could also give you a rough idea of prices. Wishing you all the luck in the world and enjoy your day - I always say your wedding day is the shortest day of your life - so make the most of it. Billie xx

Thanks Billie.

Definately need to get the weight shifted... Thats what being content does to you:(:rotfl:

Would you have any idea at all of teh sort of timescales required to make a dress like Flower bomb and any idea how much dressmakers cost. Can it work out cheaper than buying off the peg?