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Mrs_Baker
Beginner November 2010

No BridesMaid Dresses 17 days before my wedding!

Mrs_Baker, on October 19, 2010 at 9:06 PM Posted in Planning 0 27

I have 6 bridesmaids. We ordered their dresses on 6-15-10 all paid in full. They were promised by Oct2nd. Its now Oct19th and still no dresses! Everytime I called the owner of the boutique he told me they would be there in a few days, a few more days and a few more days. I finally got the tracking number and they were shipped. When I called and asked where were my bridesmaid dresses I was told they were not in that package and that they wouldnt be able to get those dresses to me in time for my wedding! Now I have to go order them somewhere else for more money and pay extra for shipping. I feel I was mislead this whole time! What can I do to this guy for not having my dresses here? I tried the BBB but they say it takes at least 30 days!! Who can I go through. And does anyone know where I can go in Chicago to get nice bridesmaid dresses same day or in a few days? Help Im freaking out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Latest activity by Meghan, on October 20, 2010 at 10:25 PM
  • Panda Bride
    Master June 2011
    Panda Bride ·
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    How formal is your wedding? My suggestion would be to go to someplace like Macys, Bloomingdales, so other department stores and check out thiur prom dress section. So sorry this happened to you.

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  • Kristin and Cliff
    Just Said Yes June 2011
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    Jcrew has great dresses and normal people buy them all the time to attend weddings.

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  • Shannon S.
    Master March 2011
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    Well, if you used credit cards, do a chargeback, if you did checks, stop payment on them.

    I agree with Lynley - you're not going to find bridesmaids gowns on such short notice. But since it's Homecoming season, you stand a good chance of finding some dresses at a department store, Filene's Basement, Cache, etc.

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  • 2d Bride
    Champion October 2009
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    At this point, you'd really need to find them off the rack, as opposed to having them shipped. And with six bridesmaids, it may be a challenge to find them.

    I don't know what your colors are, but have you considered just not having them match? I know some people have had all the BMs wear little black dresses. And I promise your wedding will still be legal even if they all just wear nice dresses they already own.

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  • Shannon S.
    Master March 2011
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    2d bride - I'm going the cocktail dress route, except my MOH sister who will be wearing a black pantsuit.

    Mrs Baker, what are your colors? Can you just have them wear knee-length black dresses, and maybe a pashmina in your wedding color?

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  • Miss Michal
    VIP February 2012
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    Shannon, I like your idea. Most women already have a little black dress, and it would be unfair to ask your maids to buy another at this point. It will be OK--breathe Smiley winking

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  • Mrs_Baker
    Beginner November 2010
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    My colors are Ivory Chocolate and Orange. Im getting their money back tomorrow but it took forever to find dresses I loved. I just think this guy should pay! He wasted my time and money there has to be somewhere I can go thru to get it resolved no?

    I checked macys and bloomingdales with no luck.

    I just want similar dresses to this but in chocolate.


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  • A
    Super October 2011
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    Do you have the store named Deb near you? They tend to have a lot of the flowy type dresses like that in their prom dress section

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  • T&J
    VIP November 2010
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    Oh Mrs Baker, this is horrible!! I hope you get ALL the money back and I hope you are able to find replacement dresses that don't need much work done!

    BIG HUGS

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  • Mrs_Baker
    Beginner November 2010
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    You see its a fall themed wedding and the flower girls dresses matched in chocolate and so did the flowers the dresses have to be in chocolate. You guys dont think Davids or somewhere will be able to rush deliver them before the wedding?

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  • Fun bride
    Master November 2010
    Fun bride ·
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    Could you get off the rack dresses at David's Bridal, I think they can call round other stores to get dresses in?

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  • Mrs_Baker
    Beginner November 2010
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    Im not sure I hope so. I have an appointment with them tomorrow. Its so stressing and with so much going on right now. Thanks for that idea tho it sounds great.

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  • MrsD2011
    Master October 2011
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    You can try! I mean if you have a Davids Bridal near you see what they have on the rack! I'm so sorry this happened!

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  • Mrs_Baker
    Beginner November 2010
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    Thanks girls!!! I really needed some reassurance. You all have super good Ideas. I just think there must be something I can do to this guy for trying to scam me.

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  • Tara
    Super July 2011
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    Try

    www.lightinthebox.com

    They have dresses in all colors and they do custom measurements with rush shipping as well. I have seen nothing but good reviews on all the dresses I have looked at.

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  • L
    Dedicated November 2011
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    I dont know if there is a davids bridal near you, but i found these on their website, http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Crinkle-Chiffon-Dress-with-Charmeuse-Inset-84004_Buy-Online-Bridal-Party-Bridesmaids

    http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Strapless-Long-Crinkle-Chiffon-Dress-83608_Buy-Online-Bridal-Party-Bridesmaids

    its similar, you can order it online but i'm not sure about shipping

    Hope this helps, it will all work out for the best, just remember to relax and breath and it will all work out in the end.

    best of luck!!!

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  • Shannon S.
    Master March 2011
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    David's has a buy online section, and their color "truffle" might work -

    http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Crinkle-Chiffon-Dress-with-Charmeuse-Inset-84004_Buy-Online-Bridal-Party-Bridesmaids

    http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Satin-Yoryu-Strapless-A-line-Dress-with-Sash-83207_Buy-Online-Bridal-Party-Bridesmaids

    Though you will want to take measurements very carefully, vs. just going based on street sizes. You could also try Amazon, especially if you have a Prime membership (free two-day delivery).

    http://www.amazon.com/Strapless-Satin-Bridesmaid-Holiday-Formal/dp/B002L5W4DS/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qlEnable=1&qid=1287539898&sr=1-23&searchContext=B003ZA09J4,B003XBIL40,B003MCBFHU,B002Z7ETNU,B002T6TWAW,B002ZWXJY0,B002TNRP0Y,B003811MN2,B00144I28I,B000X1QHSA,B000HCL1QS,B001RMZJH4,B001F6YJHS,B0042AU0HM,B003WLW8HM,B0013FTLP6,B000N3556I,B00144R6UI,B0036QXEY4,B001F6YK2M,B0012UI3PQ,B000EA3OOK,B002L5W4DS,B00297JMWYhttp://www.amazon.com/Strapless-Satin-Bridesmaid-Holiday-Formal/dp/B0

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  • T&J
    VIP November 2010
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    Found this site: http://www.bridesmaidexpress.com/SearchResults.asp?Category=2

    the second dress down comes in chocolate

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  • T&J
    VIP November 2010
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    Http://bridesonlinestore.com/tbs_6118_info_page.htm

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  • Tammy Robinson
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    If you don't mind ordering online, I have a post on my blog about affordable bridesmaid dresses. The company in on amazon.com and the dresses only take around a week to come. I know because my hostesses at my wedding ordered their dresses from them. They are all around $70 are less. Make sure to get the girls sized to ensure you get the right size.

    http://eventsbytammy.blogspot.com/2010/08/affordable-bridesmaid-dresses.html

    This chocolate dress is one of the dresses from the blog post. I think it would look nice with your color scheme.


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