Seagazer Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 How upsetting for her but thank goodness you've managed to find one almost identical. I can imagine the panic and angst I would be going through if it was me. If I take anything 'special' to the dry cleaners they always say if they think there might be problems with the item - sequins or special effects on the material. Thankfully they've been pretty good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Soo pleased there is light at the end of the tunnel or at least a plan B. If nothing else the cleaners should pay for the replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I found one almost identical, in the right size!! And unworn!! She is giving it a couple more days as the cleaners are going to try to rescue her dress, but if not, I will be taking her a dress the night before! Hows that for cutting it fine That's great news! Would it be worth sending her the dress (rather than taking it up the night before), just so she can try it on and make sure it fits/take any remedial action? A courier would cost about £12 (I use parcel2go, which gives the options of lots of couriers. Beware when getting initial prices - as the cost increases if you want compensation for full value. Hazel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Well done all, what a result although I won't breathe easy until the day has been. I think we need photos of the dress being worn Snowy. Hazel, what calm thinking in a crisis... now I know who to call on when I'm in a spin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 I did wonder if I could get it to her beforehand - might consider that, although we really will be running out of time then! Lets see what happens - she wants to wait until Friday (I have made enquiries about the dress anyway - don't want to find it gets sold in the meantime ) I'm seriously tempted to drive over there tomorrow and get it anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 That's great news about finding a dress I'd be tempted to get it asap just in case - it can always be resold if it ends up not being needed... Hope she's ok and not too stressed about it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 (I have made enquiries about the dress anyway - don't want to find it gets sold in the meantime ) I'm seriously tempted to drive over there tomorrow and get it anyway I guess you could buy it and then sell it again if she doesn't need it (or if it doesn't fit)? The risks are, of course, that you might lose money on it, and/or it might take a while to re-sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 She seems scarily laid back about it all - I think I'm stressing more than she is! Thats what I thought Hazel - will pursue it slowly then will be in a position to snap it up if required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Bless her, she's probably hit the valium! A highly strung friend did that before her wedding and was virtually catatonic on the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Bless her, she's probably hit the valium! A highly strung friend did that before her wedding and was virtually catatonic on the day You could be right there, although it's probably something a tad more 'herbal' than valium! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chookiehen Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thankgoodness for the internet! Poor girl, hardly the kind of stress she needed this close to the big day. Hopefully that'll be the end of the stress, and the next two weeks go by without incident. My wedding day eve, and wedding day was a catalogue of disasters, from my 6 month old nephew getting locked in a flat, with both his parents outside, to the church being broken into and the vestry being ransacked, with lots of other stresses too. The only thing that actually went hiccup free was my dress! Fingers crossed that she's sorted now! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Well as I expected, I had the phone call today - the cleaners have not been able to sort her dress out! Thank goodness we'd put some money aside recently! Off to collect the pre-loved (but unworn ) wedding dress tomorrow and drive up the M6 to meet her fiance halfway and hand it over! Good job I didn't have anything planned with my Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Bless you. At least it can get things resolved. Have the cleaners offered any form of compensation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Thank goodness she will have the dress of her dreams. Well done Snowy Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I'm so pleased it's worked out . Hope you all have a fabulous day . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Hi, I've been away so missed the end of this. What happened in the end Snowy, did the dress you bought for her fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 Hi Hazel, Yes the dress fit perfectly - no alterations required! And the bonus is, she loves it and thinks it is nicer than the original dress! It's almost as if it was meant to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 That is great news! I guess the wedding is this weekend? Have a lovely time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 That's a fantastic end to the dress disaster, especially as she prefers this dress. I hope the rest of the wedding goes ahead without any more problems. Will we be seeing photos of the happy day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Fantastic news! As they say 'Everything happens for a reason'! I hope that all goes well from now on and they have a wonderful wedding day and life together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I was just thinking about the dress this morning. I hope she has a lovely day and I am so pleased that she is happy with the dress. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 When is the big day...must be soon now So glad the new dress was even better than the previous one . Hope the rest of the wedding goes really well & without further incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 If it is any consolation, my wedding dress which I had ordered was altered incorrectly by miles and was too small for me, despite me losing weight (the pre wedding rushing around). The bridal shop had got their measurements wrong big time! So ten days before my wedding I had no dress and no silk in the UK to have it made from either, so 10 days beforehand silk was flown in (from India I think?) and I went directly to the dress designer in Watlington, Oxfordshire (near Omlet I think), in less than a week they made my my dress and it was BEAUTIFUL. We have now been married for 17 years and loving it! I am sure there is a reason for things out there, have a SUPERB day and I wish them all the best for a very happy future together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Thank you for all your good wishes! D Day, sorry, Wedding Day is tomorrow. Will post some piccies after the event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
