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Megan Thompson, on February 22, 2021 at 12:54 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 24
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I found my wedding gown, yayyy! I just have one small problem. When I bought my gown I completely forgot that my venue doesnt allow glitter and I didnt realize the glitter on my gown sheds so it never even dawned on me. It does say in the contract if we bring in glitter there is a $200 clean up fee so worse case scenario I guess were stuck paying that 🤦‍♀️ I really dont want to give up my dress. I tried on a bunch of different gowns, different styles ect and this was the only one that gave me the feels, I had tears in my eyes, my heart raced, its definitely THE ONE. Does anyone have advice on what to do? Is there a way to seal in the glitter or am I just stuck taking the loss on a clean up fee?

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Latest activity by Alex, on February 22, 2021 at 2:22 PM
  • Givemeallthepups
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    Givemeallthepups ·
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    I think anything you put on to seal the glitter would likely mess up any movement in the fabric / potentially discolor it. I would just eat the cleanup fee rather then risking my dress.
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    Megan Thompson ·
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    I'm honestly leaning towards that so thank you for your input. I just wasnt sure if there is a better was out there to handle it. I do thinking your right though especially because the material the glitter is on is a very soft either shear chiffon or tulle maybe?
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    Sara ·
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    I would just pay the glitter clean up fee if it comes to it. Having your dream dress is so much more important than paying a $200 fee in the long run!

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    Megan Thompson ·
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    Thank you. That's what I'm thinking. When I realized it that's basically what I said to my MOH. I said well, I'm not getting rid of my dress. It's the only one that gave me all of the feels. Other ones looked pretty and even flattering on me but this one gave me "the feeling". So I said You only get married once and if I'm stuck with a $200 fee for wearing a glittery dress than so be it 🤷‍♀️
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    Maybride ·
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    If it’s really minimal or fine glitter they may not even notice. I would have thought they are talking about throwing glitter or glitter decorations incurring a clean up fee. I wouldn’t stress - worse case I guess your just stuck paying the $200.
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    Megan Thompson ·
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    I'm thinking that's a possibility as well because they told us a story about how that rule came to be. Apparently one time a couple tossed a bunch of glitter up I'm the air all over the ballroom at the end of their reception. Sooo there was glitter every where and it took a very long time to clean. But maybe since my dress is litterally the only thing shedding glitter it wont be so serious. Regardless If I'm stuck paying it, it is what it is.. I just wasnt sure if there was some type of sealant out there for this specific issue.
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    Alli ·
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    Just pay the fee and be very happy with your dress!
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  • Mrs. Spring
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    Just be prepared to pay the glitter fee.
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  • Michelle
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    Don’t give up your dress! See if a dry cleaner can seal your dress like first person posted. Worse case scenario, take the $200 hit (I’d put it in your budget).
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  • Yasmine
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    Yasmine ·
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    Normally when venues state that in the contract, they are referring to actual glitter being used as decoration or being thrown. I don't think it is referring to your dress. I would message the venue and let them know your situation

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    Megan Thompson ·
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    Thanks ❤ I am certainly happy with it
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    We are going to take a check for "incidentals" and if a $200 clean up fee is on there then I guess so be it
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  • Cyndy
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    Cyndy ·
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    Just be prepared to pay the fee. They likely aren’t talking about glitter from a dress but more likely trying to about people throwing glitter or using it to decorate so you might get lucky. I
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  • Hanna
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    Hanna ·
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    I would definitely wear the dress you fell in love with! That being said, it sounds like the glitter fee would mostly apply to people throwing glitter or glitter used in the decor. But I agree with the PPs that this fee is just a small price to pay for the much more important dress of your dreams

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    Tiger Bride ·
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    I don't think this is what they mean by glitter. Just wear the dress...I doubt they'll even notice.
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    I’d wear the dress and swallow the $200 if you have to.
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    Megan Thompson ·
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    Thank you so much!
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    I think you're right!
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    I didnt get thr feels with any other dress so that's what Im going to do. I just dont think I'll love any other one like this one..
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  • Courtney
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    Courtney ·
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    I don't think your venue would charge you that. The venues I worked at had a similar rule, but your dress shedding glitter is very different.

    To be safe you can let your venue contact know, but overall if you're just prepared to pay that $200 it's worth it for a dress you love.

    Really though, I have a hard time thinking your venue would charge for that, especially if you let them know you're concerned ahead of time.

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