Low Budget Wedding Ideas And Plus Size Dress
Hi , I need ideas for a low budget wedding .The wedding is July 19th of this year .Its at our home either on the patio or in the back yard.Thats as far as my ideas go lol :-) Help!!!!!!!!! Also anyone know a good seamstress , in state of colorado or out of state willing to make a dress for a large plus woman.I know the dress I want BUT it seems everyone I talk to wants atleast 2000 dollars to make it! I could do with a 1000 dollars maybe even 1500 but thats all. I will post my web page in a few minutes with the pictures of the dress.
CK
CK
Posted by CK; updated 01/22/03
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Here`s my webpage with the dress I love soooooo much!
Http://hometown.aol.com/coloradokutie/index.html
Http://hometown.aol.com/coloradokutie/index.html
Posted by CK; updated 01/23/03
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Thing is I cant find a gown to fit me .I`m not even sure what size I`d wear in bridal wear.Feel free to email more more about all about you bridal and tell me what sizes you carry.I am really scared to have a dress made and the person I was considering in out of town which makes it twice as scary!
My email is ColoradoKutie@aol.com
CK
My email is ColoradoKutie@aol.com
CK
Posted by CK; updated 01/29/03
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Make your own invites. I saved tons. Also I have a plus size gown for sale. Goto EBAY and in the search box type in 2806879430 it is beautiful.
Posted by Kera; updated 01/29/03
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Ck
A friend of mine was in same situation and had an hawaiian
Luau in back yard. She get flowered necklaces for guests and had tiki torches edge the yard and relatives each brought a dish it was a lot of fun and looked pretty . Also invites were hand written on flower shaped cards. Hope this is a fun idea for you.
A friend of mine was in same situation and had an hawaiian
Luau in back yard. She get flowered necklaces for guests and had tiki torches edge the yard and relatives each brought a dish it was a lot of fun and looked pretty . Also invites were hand written on flower shaped cards. Hope this is a fun idea for you.
Posted by jackie; updated 01/29/03
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How can we send you pictures? I know a wonderful woman who offers up to size 30W.
Posted by Mike; updated 01/29/03
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I just recently started shopping for my gown, and I`ve been pleasantly surprised at how many dresses there are for women who are larger than a size 10. I`m an 18, and there were quite a few dresses available to fit me. Just be sure to leave your ego at home. In some dresses the 18 fit wonderfully, while in others a size 24 wouldn`t zip. There seems to be no rhyme nor reason to the sizing conventions.
The only bad thing I found while dress shopping is the lack of tags in the gowns, and the salespeople usually won`t tell you who the designer is. Apparently many retailers do this. And in my experience, they often come up with some lie about the reason for it instead of simply telling the truth and saying it`s their policy to not give out designer names. I am really quite unhappy with this policy, but many retailers seem to go for it. Refusing to shop at a store that practices this is an option of course, but that really limits your choices.
I was surprised that your low budget wedding plans include a $1000 dress! Personally I`m hoping to find my dress for $600 or less. Or better yet, I hope to find a rental. Have you tried that avenue? I have about nine months yet, so I`m not too worried...yet!
The only bad thing I found while dress shopping is the lack of tags in the gowns, and the salespeople usually won`t tell you who the designer is. Apparently many retailers do this. And in my experience, they often come up with some lie about the reason for it instead of simply telling the truth and saying it`s their policy to not give out designer names. I am really quite unhappy with this policy, but many retailers seem to go for it. Refusing to shop at a store that practices this is an option of course, but that really limits your choices.
I was surprised that your low budget wedding plans include a $1000 dress! Personally I`m hoping to find my dress for $600 or less. Or better yet, I hope to find a rental. Have you tried that avenue? I have about nine months yet, so I`m not too worried...yet!
Posted by Kimberly; updated 01/30/03
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If you are looking for a gown from a specific designer go to netbride.com they are a discount bridal service and they can give you a quote. I went to a bridal store and was quoted $870 from them and netbride quoted the same dress including shipping and no tax for $505. I received it about two months earlier than expected and it is absolutely beautiful. I am going to purchase my bridesmaids dresses from them too!!! I looked at your website and the dress you have on there is beautiful, I saw one in my searches on the web that is almost similar. When I find out the designer I will go ahead and send that to you. If you have any other questions you can email me at raidertaylor@msn.com. Thanks, Jennifer
Posted by Jennifer; updated 01/30/03
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Anyone wishing to send me picture may do so at ColoradoKutie@aol.com...
Thanks everyone for all the ideas! They are great! I am looking for a dress carried in my size(which I dont know lol) and I was planning spending no more than 550 but my father said if I couldnt he`d give me up 700 to get one made but the idea of getting a dress custom made and wearing it once at these prices are ..lol scary ... .Today I am going to go to a dress warehouse and fingers crossed I find one I love! Keep the ideas coming! Anyone know what size tent you need to fit 50 -75 people ? I am soo lost lol :-) Thanks!
Thanks everyone for all the ideas! They are great! I am looking for a dress carried in my size(which I dont know lol) and I was planning spending no more than 550 but my father said if I couldnt he`d give me up 700 to get one made but the idea of getting a dress custom made and wearing it once at these prices are ..lol scary ... .Today I am going to go to a dress warehouse and fingers crossed I find one I love! Keep the ideas coming! Anyone know what size tent you need to fit 50 -75 people ? I am soo lost lol :-) Thanks!
Posted by CK; updated 01/30/03
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I just helped my niece plan her at home wedding. We live in Southern California. It was an evening wedding so we had lots and lots of white lights. They really set the mood. We also used alot of balloons that we filled ourselves. We bought the least expencive arch at Micheals and decorated it with tulle, lights and silk flowers. I checked the ads regularly and every thing was bought on sale(tulle, flowers, lights) Is there a Costco(discount warehouse) in your state? That`s were she bought her cake, it was a sheet cake, done in all white(white frosting, white border and white roses) for 14.95! One cake feeds about 25-30. For your dress take a look at the Brides International web site. Good luck!
Posted by wedding lover; updated 01/30/03
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I have done five weddings, all which had at least 100 people, and the total budget was all of about 1500.00 including food, decorations, bride`s dress, flowers, etc....
I have lots of ideas for cutting costs, email if interested!!!
I have lots of ideas for cutting costs, email if interested!!!
Posted by tina davila; updated 01/09/04
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Tina..
I would love to hear some save money ideas. We are trying to stay around 1500, for everything ceremony and recp. All idea are greatly thanked!!
My addy is betadogg@yahoo.com
Barb
I would love to hear some save money ideas. We are trying to stay around 1500, for everything ceremony and recp. All idea are greatly thanked!!
My addy is betadogg@yahoo.com
Barb
Posted by barb; updated 01/09/04
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Posted by Stephanie Fudge; updated 01/10/04