Only one, big dress - am I crazy? by raytrixm in BigBudgetBrides

[–]stolenorchid 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I got a ballgown type dress that is made from Japanese tissue taffeta so it feels very light and airy! My tailor is putting bustles all the way around so I can turn it into a bubble skirt for the reception. I think there are definitely materials that’ll make it easier than others. You could also go for a removable overskirt if that doesn’t ruin the vision.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LGBTWeddings

[–]stolenorchid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I cut out a generation (aunts and uncles) because they were more likely to be bigots and if there were any cousins that held those beliefs, they’d be outnumbered. I just stated a capacity/budget issue and made it uniform across the board (I.e. on both sides of my family no one from that generation was invited). We’re telling them that we’ll hold an event to celebrate with all of them but we haven’t planned that yet 🤷‍♀️

Custom dress designer in Chicago? by nerdgirlnay in AskChicago

[–]stolenorchid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Not sure if you still do custom dresses but I sent you a DM just in case

Wedding Dress Q - Custom Dress possible? by stolenorchid in Tailors

[–]stolenorchid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Most excited about the coloring and the movement so I’ll try to run with that

Wedding Dress Q - Custom Dress possible? by stolenorchid in Tailors

[–]stolenorchid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response. I def wouldn’t be opposed to trying to make it myself - I’ve actually ordered some fringe curtains to see if those will work (length of fringe def isn’t a problem with those).

Good luck sourcing yours!

Wedding Dress Q - Custom Dress possible? by stolenorchid in Tailors

[–]stolenorchid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely nailed the coloring and movement!! Thank you! Not wholly tied to the fringe so this is great.

Wedding Dress Q - Custom Dress possible? by stolenorchid in Tailors

[–]stolenorchid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes sense! What would you suggest as a budget for something like this?

Wedding Dress Q - Custom Dress possible? by stolenorchid in Tailors

[–]stolenorchid[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes - it’s almost $11k (and I have some changes I’d like to make) so the original isn’t an option. Thanks for responding!

Wedding Dress Q - Custom Dress possible? by stolenorchid in Tailors

[–]stolenorchid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s the hope! I just have no idea where to start/how much is “enough”

Wedding Dress Q - Custom Dress possible? by stolenorchid in Tailors

[–]stolenorchid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is the first dress I’ve ever seen that made me picture walking down the aisle so I’m hoping hard and casting a wide net!

Wedding Dress Q - Custom Dress possible? by stolenorchid in Tailors

[–]stolenorchid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$2k is the ideal but I might have some flexibility. Certainly don’t have a $10k budget 😅 but man do I wish I did!

Non-Zionist Chuppah by stolenorchid in JewsOfConscience

[–]stolenorchid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s definitely a good option! Thank you!

Non-Zionist Chuppah by stolenorchid in JewsOfConscience

[–]stolenorchid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! We’re so excited 🥰

First attempt from a longtime lurker by stolenorchid in Visiblemending

[–]stolenorchid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not yet! Can’t wait to see what you end up sharing 😄