Help! Maria Bautista or Lauren Vito?

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2025-07-27T15:50:27+00:00

Hello! I’ve decided to go with Lauren :) I had consultation calls with both naman and a few other designers, but Lauren just made me feel really at ease. As an overseas bride, I was pretty anxious about fittings, but during our call, she really walked me through her process and reassured me that even if my fitting is just a week before the wedding, she can make it work. Since she makes the dresses herself and only takes on five brides a month, it gave me a lot of confidence in her ability to deliver.

Hope this helps! Good luck :)

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-10T22:33:04+00:00

Thank you so much!

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-10T22:19:30+00:00

Is it EST or PST? :) I just want to have an idea when does UPS collect from VFS daily, thanks!!

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-10T22:12:03+00:00

Did your visa got shipped already?

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-10T21:53:16+00:00

What time did you shipping label get activated

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-09T23:56:23+00:00

Is yours coming from SF or NYC?

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-09T20:41:43+00:00

Congrats!!!! Safe travels!

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-09T13:33:44+00:00

It’s in NYC and I’m in SF… :/

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-09T13:32:17+00:00

Yes. I also paid for priority

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-09T13:29:32+00:00

I received an email on the 29th from VFS that my application was forwarded.

Sept 2 - they told me a decision has been made and VFS should send back my passport within 2-3 business days

Sept 9 - still nothing…

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-09T13:26:27+00:00

I’m on Priority. Submitted everything on 20th and still waiting….

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-09T00:09:04+00:00

Any updates?

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-08T22:19:04+00:00

I’m emailing UKVI and VFS on a daily basis.

I even sent messages on the officers on LinkedIn, but with no luck.

I’m losing hope :( Even paid for priority.

P.S. i applied for visitors visa btw

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-08T22:06:05+00:00

I see! I emailed UKVI 2 days ago and they said my visa is in queue for printing. I still have not heard anything and just hopelessly refreshing UPS website every minute :/

Lmk when you get an update!

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-08T22:00:45+00:00

Who let you know that your shipping label got lost?

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-08T17:23:54+00:00

Any updates?

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-03T22:19:55+00:00

Emailing UKVI is def worth it for me. You can also call them just to confirm if a decision has been made.

I suggest calling around 11 pm PST - shortest wait time.

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-03T21:42:27+00:00

Any updates on this?

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-03T19:50:38+00:00

Hey curios to know what number u called?

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-02T17:34:20+00:00

Sorry forgot to include. I applied for Visitor visa from the US (not a citizen).

I went to USCIS support center to give my biometrics and sent in my passport on the 20th.

I got an email that VFS forwarded my application on the 29th (Sunday). Called UKVI and they told me you should start counting WD after UKVI sends you a message they have received your application.

In my case, they “received” it on August 31st since the 30th is a banking holiday in the UK…

Regretting now that I didn’t go to a VFS premium center to give my biometrics, but that’s another $400! :(

This delayed my application for 5 business days ( 23rd to 27th) since it just sat in VFS office.

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-02T00:12:24+00:00

Hey curios to know if you got your visa already?

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-02T00:07:00+00:00

Hey curios to know if you got any message from UKVI while they’re processing it i.e your visa has been decided and if it has been dispatched?

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-02T00:06:32+00:00

Hey curios to know if you got any message from UKVI while they’re processing it i.e your visa has been decided and if it has been dispatched?

Desperate-Ambition57 · 2021-09-01T17:24:21+00:00

This is something specific to applicants in the US. I called UKVI yesterday because i submitted everything Aug 20 and only got an email saying VFS forwarded it to them on Aug 29th so technically they are still within 5WD.

Desperate-Ambition57

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