So I just thought I'd do a small update on my wedding planning so far. We have made some progress lately. Already have a cake and flower vendor, and someone to do our invitations.
And even better news, my dress came in! I went to try it on a few days ago and it fits SO nicely! I was actually really surprised that it fit so well. I don't think I will need to have much done for the alterations. After wearing it for a second time and having it fit so well, I fell in love with it even more! I wish I had a good picture to show, but the one my sister took from her phone was really blurry. The dress actually has a corset inside, which I didn't notice the first time I tried it on because it was so big. The woman there said it was good for me because I'm so petite. I will probably go back to do an actual fitting sometime in March.
We chose A Cake Life to do our cake. We found them through The Wedding Cafe's Wednesday Night Workshop. Kristen had contacted us through email after attending the workshop, and we scheduled a cake tasting with her. The cake tasting cost $25 which we paid through paypal, and we got to try 6 different flavors. She brought a selection of their most popular cakes, and we discussed our design and how the whole ordering process works. All of the cakes were delicious and very moist! We ordered 72 cupcakes (3 different flavors) and 1 round cake for the top of the display. Kristen has been really patient with us and it's very easy to communicate with her. I'm really looking forward to seeing how our travel-themed cake will look.
For our flowers, we actually contacted someone we knew from high school. Candi's Flowers is a business Alanas friend owns. She has done flowers for many friends weddings and her prices are very reasonable. I'm not a huge fan of flowers so I know I didn't want to spend that much. We just ordered flower bouquets for us and the bridesmaids, a flower piece we could put on the arch (which she is also providing) and boutonnieres for the fathers. We really didn't know where to start with the flowers so she was really helpful! We've also paid the deposit with her, and I can't wait to see how they turn out!
Our wedding venue, Queen Emma Summer Palace requires us to have valet parking with 50 or more guests. We also found Prestige Valet though the Wedding Cafe. I got a quick reply through email with a quote for the event. I also attempted to contact Elite Parking who said they would email me back as they were working on the rates for 2013. I still haven't heard from them, so we just went with Prestige Valet. I thought it was a little weird that we didn't have to sign a contract. We just paid a deposit to secure the date. They also had great communication from the start and were really easy to work with.
I'm excited to see how everything will turn out! It's actually turning out to be much more stressful than I thought it would be, but I'm glad to be making some progress. 5 more months to go!
Showing posts with label wedding dress. Show all posts
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Friday, December 28, 2012
Saturday, August 4, 2012
The Hunt For The Prefect Dress: Bijou Bridal
I first found out about Bijou Bridal a couple of weeks ago on Wedding Wire. I was looking at different bridal salons in Honolulu and came across this one, which had just opened. It was brand new (opened just a month or two ago) and I only saw one review on Yelp, which was 5 stars. I decided to give this place a try, so I called to schedule an appointment for Saturday at 11:30. Unlike Davids Bridal, I had no problem contacting them, and they were very friendly on the phone.
I arrived a few minutes late for my appointment, and we were greeted by a couple of ladies at the reception desk who were very friendly and energetic. My consultant was Brenda and she was really nice. She asked what kind of style we were looking for, what our budget was, and let us look through the racks to see if anything caught our eye. We actually pulled 7 dresses to try on and she got me started in a fitting room. The first dress I tried on was one I saw an a mannequin in the front of the store. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to try it on, and I loved it! Since it was the first dress I tried on, we went through the other 6 dresses but I didn't find anything I liked better than the first one. A couple I really loved, but once I tried on the 1st one on again, I knew it was the prefect dress. My mom and sister also loved the first dress too, so even better!
The customer service was great. Brenda was really knowledgeable about the dresses, and gave a lot of helpful suggestions. She wasn't pushy at all, and helped me find a great dress. The showroom is actually pretty big, and I like that they allow customers to browse the racks freely. We were the only people in the store, so everyone was attentive, but not overbearing. As you can see in the pictures, the mirrors were huge and allowed you to see the dress really well. The dressing rooms were also quite spacious. They had a good selection of designers, but the dresses are definitely more expensive, compared to Davids Bridal. I'm not sure what the range was, but the dress I chose was $1500. They had a 10% off opening sale going on (until August 12), so I saved $150! They didn't seem to have a huge selection of bridesmaids dresses (only one rack), but if you purchase a dress with them, you get 15% off bridesmaids dresses too. They are located in Honolulu, around Kakaako (600 Queen Street) right near the Bridal Boutique. There is free parking in the building and appointments are recommended.
Overall, I had a great experience here! I highly recommend this place! I will make an update when the dress comes in.
Here are a couple of the dresses I tried on. The one I chose is the last one:
I arrived a few minutes late for my appointment, and we were greeted by a couple of ladies at the reception desk who were very friendly and energetic. My consultant was Brenda and she was really nice. She asked what kind of style we were looking for, what our budget was, and let us look through the racks to see if anything caught our eye. We actually pulled 7 dresses to try on and she got me started in a fitting room. The first dress I tried on was one I saw an a mannequin in the front of the store. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to try it on, and I loved it! Since it was the first dress I tried on, we went through the other 6 dresses but I didn't find anything I liked better than the first one. A couple I really loved, but once I tried on the 1st one on again, I knew it was the prefect dress. My mom and sister also loved the first dress too, so even better!
The customer service was great. Brenda was really knowledgeable about the dresses, and gave a lot of helpful suggestions. She wasn't pushy at all, and helped me find a great dress. The showroom is actually pretty big, and I like that they allow customers to browse the racks freely. We were the only people in the store, so everyone was attentive, but not overbearing. As you can see in the pictures, the mirrors were huge and allowed you to see the dress really well. The dressing rooms were also quite spacious. They had a good selection of designers, but the dresses are definitely more expensive, compared to Davids Bridal. I'm not sure what the range was, but the dress I chose was $1500. They had a 10% off opening sale going on (until August 12), so I saved $150! They didn't seem to have a huge selection of bridesmaids dresses (only one rack), but if you purchase a dress with them, you get 15% off bridesmaids dresses too. They are located in Honolulu, around Kakaako (600 Queen Street) right near the Bridal Boutique. There is free parking in the building and appointments are recommended.
Overall, I had a great experience here! I highly recommend this place! I will make an update when the dress comes in.
Here are a couple of the dresses I tried on. The one I chose is the last one:
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| David Tutera for Mon Cheri Solange #112209 |
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The Hunt For The Prefect Dress: Davids Bridal
So the first place I visited on my search for the perfect dress was Davids Bridal. I was a little hesitant after reading the horrible reviews on Yelp, but it's the only place open late on weeknights, so my mom and I went there on Friday night. When I called to make an appointment a couple days earlier, I was put on hold for 10 minutes (wtf) so I just hung up and called back later. They sounded a little busy and the second time I called I left a message with one of the associates who said she would give me a call back to see what they had available. Eventually, I was able to get a 6:30 appointment on Friday.
Fast forward to Friday at around 6:00. We got there pretty early and checked in with the woman at the reception desk. She was very friendly and explained about discounts and perks you get with purchasing at Davids Bridal. Our consultant was finishing with another customer so she told us we could look around until she was done. I was actually really nervous to try on dresses, and I didn't really know what to expect. It was a little overwhelming at first because it was my first time. My consultant’s name was Maria, and she was pretty good. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. Since I had a favorites list saved on Davids Bridal online, she pulled a few from my favorites list and we worked from there. I think I tried a total of 7 or 8 dresses, which was a little too much, in my opinion. I thought a lot of them looked good on the hanger but not so much on myself. I only found a couple that I really liked, but none that I loved. A lot of the dresses has things I really liked and disliked. I walked out empty handed, but overall had a good experience. I had a pretty good consultant, and she wasn't too pushy (it's obvious that these girls work on commission) so that was nice. I didn’t find any of the associates to be rude, like I had read on Yelp. But I guess it really helps when you have an appointment. They weren’t busy either, so maybe that’s why I had such a good experience.
I am going to the Bridal Boutique and Bijou Bridal next weekend, so hopefully I will find my dress soon. I can’t believe it’s only 9 more months!
Fast forward to Friday at around 6:00. We got there pretty early and checked in with the woman at the reception desk. She was very friendly and explained about discounts and perks you get with purchasing at Davids Bridal. Our consultant was finishing with another customer so she told us we could look around until she was done. I was actually really nervous to try on dresses, and I didn't really know what to expect. It was a little overwhelming at first because it was my first time. My consultant’s name was Maria, and she was pretty good. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. Since I had a favorites list saved on Davids Bridal online, she pulled a few from my favorites list and we worked from there. I think I tried a total of 7 or 8 dresses, which was a little too much, in my opinion. I thought a lot of them looked good on the hanger but not so much on myself. I only found a couple that I really liked, but none that I loved. A lot of the dresses has things I really liked and disliked. I walked out empty handed, but overall had a good experience. I had a pretty good consultant, and she wasn't too pushy (it's obvious that these girls work on commission) so that was nice. I didn’t find any of the associates to be rude, like I had read on Yelp. But I guess it really helps when you have an appointment. They weren’t busy either, so maybe that’s why I had such a good experience.
I am going to the Bridal Boutique and Bijou Bridal next weekend, so hopefully I will find my dress soon. I can’t believe it’s only 9 more months!
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| Davids Bridal Collection Style WG3477 |
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| Oleg Cassini Style CRL277 |
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| Davids Bridal Collection Style WG3263 |
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