Wedding Dress Help!
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Topic: Wedding Dress Help!
Posted By: MissAngel
Subject: Wedding Dress Help!
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 8:50am
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Oh god.. I should have known better than having everything go perfect!
My dress is missing in action. what happened is I got it from a lady who 'makes dresses' on trademe - 100% good feedbacks, all that crap. Anyway, dress took 42 days to make, and I was to allow a week for shipping. Did this all early etc. Anyway, so I was sitting here waiting and waiting and checking my tracking number - turns out that the dress is being made in China (which is also fine) on the 27th it was picked up from the makers, taken to shanghai airport and was supposed to go to beijing and then on to auckland. Problem is, the shipping company has no record of it actually arriving in bejing!!! I have what, 13 days til the wedding - what the hell am I going to do?!? Buying another dress is out of the question - i just cant afford it, christchurch is really sh*t for hiring dresses, theres one place that hires in my size (24) and their dresses arent the nicest. I cant go to auckland or wellington cuz i am NOT flying anywhere ARGH! Please dont tell me that I need to think about all the other nice things bla bla bla, I'm sick of people telling me that! I'm going to end up getting married in jeans ffs! HELP! ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 8:58am
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Put a plea on NZWP to borrow a dress?
Hrmmm... I'll keep thinking |
Posted By: BugTeeny
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 9:30am
Oh no!!! 
I hope it turns up!!! Sorry, I'm not a great one for advice, but I like Nikki's idea! ------------- 
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 9:50am
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do you want to borrow mine?
i'll see if i can scan one of my wedding pics for you to look at. it was a white dress, my mother made it for me... i'm sure i can post it off and have it there quicker than one from china... you may need to get it drycleaned and possibly adjusted to fit you... ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 9:51am
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Shivers! Umm, crap - is the seller helping at all?
Have you looked on trademe? Maybe you could buy a second hand one and get it altered? ETA - Spelling ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 10:00am
That's a good idea! I had my dress altered about 10 days before the day |
BooBoo wrote:Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 10:08am
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Omg, i would be having the biggest bitch fit at that eeekkk.
Ummmmm shoot..yeah maybe look on trade me for something second hand in NZ, or take Bizzy up on her offer  ------------- |
Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 10:11am
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I just really wanted a new one that I can keep :( it was absolutely perfect. ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 10:14am
| What is the lady who you got it through saying? |
Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 10:17am
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actually shes been real good with keeping me up to date and giving me info. I got a friend to ring the shipping company as i dont speak chinese, and they said they have no idea about it.
Just waiting on emails back from her now. ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 10:21am
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Ok so what about this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Clothing/Wedding/Wedding-dresses/Size-22-over/auction-175163133.htm - dress its brand new and only $200!
Or http://www.trademe.co.nz/Clothing/Wedding/Wedding-dresses/Size-22-over/auction-174346060.htm - this one - says they are in possession of all materials. ETA more dresses ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 10:25am
| I was about to sell mine if you want to have a look at it. Going super cheap and in no hurry for the money or you are welcome to borrow it so its an option if you want to keep it in mind and your dress doesnt turn up. |
Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 10:32am
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BooBoo - thanks for having a look :) The first dress I cant wear because its strapless and my boobs are too big (tried strapless ones on and they look rotten)
The second one is the same company thats made mine. All those girls on there are working for the same people (cept the australians) the dresses are all made in china. ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 10:38am
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Really! That sux, because it says they are in possession of all materials - which they obviously arent! Surely they cant advertise that they are when they clearly arent? ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 11:04am
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I was just having a look on ebay (australia) and found this, http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Beautiful-size-24-wedding-dress-fit-size-20-BNWT_W0QQitemZ200252701970QQihZ010QQcategoryZ56265QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem not sure if it would be what you wanted or the right size?
Otherwise, do you know anyone who can sew who could make you something? What a flaiming nightmare!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 11:20am
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Ok, what about this one, is in NZ and looks lovely:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Clothing/Wedding/Wedding-dresses/Size-22-over/auction-174916930.htm ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 11:36am
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Oh i'm terrible, I dont like either of those >.< sorry!
I'm a hopeless sewer as well. Problem is, its going to take 4 weeks for the insurance claim to come thru, so i have to go ultra ultra cheap cuz I just dont have any money left. It is indeed a flaming nightmare! BooBoo - yea exactly. Its a bit stink. ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 11:48am
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I tell you what, how wonderful is this lady. Just got an email from her:
There is nothing to do with Beijing. It is from Shanghai- Auckland. As your wedding is on 22nd Sept. My dressmaker will start re-making a new dress at no cost and post it to you by DHL this week. Man, im so sending her a box of chocolates. ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 11:49am
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Brilliant! ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 11:50am
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Wow, Miss Angel - that's a great outcome, hope it gets to you ASAP! ------------- SJ Callum - Dec 2008 Daniel - Oct 2010 |
Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 11:51am
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me too!
lots of whinging seems to have done the trick ;) ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: kezplanet
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 12:11pm
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Posted By: kezplanet
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 12:13pm
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well that post didnt work, was trying to put pictures of my dress for youbut now see that you dont need it.all good
------------- Kerryn, Mum to Ashlyn(29/3/04), Anastasia(1/11/05) & Abigail (24/02/09) |
Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 12:22pm
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Wow - so glad yo got it sorted. Hope theres no problems from here on out!
Not long to go now. Hope you have an awesome wedding day!!! ------------- 
 
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 12:24pm
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Awseome! You're original dress will hopefully turn up before the new one anyway and then you won't have any stress at all.
Don't apologise for not liking them, I certainly would have struggled getting just any dress if mine hadn't arrived, you've got your heart and mind set on the one you've chosen. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 12:25pm
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Im so glad it all worked out for you hun. ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow">  Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 12:39pm
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I am so glad they are helping you out. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: KH25
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 1:11pm
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Yay, I'm glad they are helping and I so hope it arrives quickly for you. I was going to suggest you post a pic or a link of your dress so we could gauge your tastes - or you could just do that anyway so we could all have a nosey lol!! ------------- Kelly, mum to DD, 19Jun06 (26wks 1lb15oz) DS1, 24Oct10 (32wks 4lb11oz) and DS2, 31Dec11 (32wks, 4lb11) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: BugTeeny
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 2:04pm
heheh yeah, I wanna see 
That's great news, Alex! Let's hope you get two lovely dresses!! (I got red wine spilled down the back of my dress - a back-up would've been awesome! )-------------
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 3:43pm
i'm so glad you've got it sorted!!!!! it's a stressful time as it is, this is the last thing you needed!!------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 3:45pm
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Haha yea!
heres what the dress looks like anyway :  ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 4:38pm
i can't see the pic ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 5:50pm
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OMG, how stressful!! I would have been freaking out as well, glad it is working out.
Can you fix the pic, I wanna see the dress!! ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: mum2emj
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 8:02pm
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yay that it got sorted alex!! woohoo!! i can imagine how stressful you must of been (and still are until your wearing your dress!)
i saw a photo of her dress in our may thread and it truely is GORGEOUS! got a tear in my eye when i saw it
your going to look beautiful alex
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 8:05pm
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Wow the really good ending almost in sight! What an awesome lady!! -------------  |
Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 9:32am
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oh.. heres a link to another auction of the same dress
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Clothing/Wedding/Wedding-dresses/Size-10/photos/a-174739083/p-63726408.htm ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 9:36am
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That is a gorgeous dress!!! So glad you still get to wear it. -------------
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Posted By: Anna
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 9:41am
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Beautiful dress! So glad it has worked out! ------------- Anna http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 10:06am
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Wow thats a beautiful dress Alex!! Im so glad that they are going to sort it for you!!!
You can breathe now ------------- |
Posted By: Leelee
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 10:11am
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That dress is gorgeous, I'm so glad it has all worked out for you ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: LJsmum
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 10:43am
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so prettty, if we renew our vows would love a dress like that. Awesome neckline and front ruffle bit.
Good luck for the day  -------------  
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 10:47am
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Beautiful ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: hooper
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 11:19am
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love that dress. ------------- Desiree 
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Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 11:27am
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Phew for that!
The exact same seller made my wedding dress. I had no issues except I thought it was going to be made here and I had to steam it to get rid of the crinkles, but it was gorgeous. I'm sorry youv'e had such a rough time with it! -------------  http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 12:52pm
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Gorgeous dress!! Thanks for posting the link. Ahhhh, I love weddings ------------- SJ Callum - Dec 2008 Daniel - Oct 2010 |
Posted By: jaycee
Date Posted: 11 September 2008 at 8:45pm
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LOVE the dress - glad it is sorted now and fingers crossed that you have no more dramas and get to enjoy your big day. Have a wonderful day (and try and relax ) -------------   
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Posted By: Cassie
Date Posted: 12 September 2008 at 7:21am
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Hope the dress arrives soon! I got my wedding dress through the same trader as well and she was awesome, it's so great to hear that they are making another dress and getting it over to you asap at no extra cost. ------------- ~Cassie~   
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 12 September 2008 at 7:50am
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OMG MissAngel. I know exactly what you're going through! I took my engagement ring in to be resized a fortnight before my wedding and found out a week later when I went to pick it up that it had been stolen from the jeweller
I'm so pleased the woman is getting a new one made for you and I don't want to freak you out as I'm sure everything will be perfect but to be on the safe side why don't you take bizzy up on her offer to borrow her dress so you have a backup.
As I said about my wedding disaster there's always bound to be something that goes wrong and you're very lucky that it happened before the wedding with time to fix it. Now that you've had your wedding disaster everything else will be perfect -------------  
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it was one DH had desgined himself so couldn't just be replaced
Posted By: MissAngel
Date Posted: 12 September 2008 at 8:39am
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lol.. Nah (no offence to anyone of course) but if this replacement doesnt arrive by wednesday, then I've got another new one lined up thats really cheap, but really nice :) I just want a new dress! ------------- Alex, Thomas and Lily http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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