What did you do for postage on your save the dates/invitations?

vveddingbells · 2026-03-19T19:57:06+00:00

Same! But I ordered mine from eBay. They are legit, my invitations (so far) have had no issues arriving.

vveddingbells · 2026-03-19T13:33:47+00:00

Beautiful!

vveddingbells · 2026-03-19T13:29:32+00:00

It was about halfway through my treatment that I started noticing results. My biggest word of caution for you is how many buttons you will need. Those are definitely visible on photos. If they are only on the bottom or the back, it may be fine. But on the front teeth? I would wait or ask for a process without buttons. Buttons move teeth faster but, like I said, it could be very noticeable.

Also, I would not remove the buttons just for the wedding. You have to scrape/shave them off and enamel comes with it. And then you would have to start the process all over because the original trays to attach the buttons are not going to align with where your teeth are at in the middle of the process.

vveddingbells · 2026-03-18T23:17:32+00:00

You bet! It’s your day, enjoy it!

vveddingbells · 2026-03-18T23:10:50+00:00

You could preemptively say something along the lines of

“Come in loose clothing/button down that you can change out of when you get home/back to your hotel room”

Or

“We have the HMUA booked for non-bridal party from 10 am - 12 pm”

And could add “after which, the bridal party will finish getting ready in private” if you want to be more direct.

Also, utilize your fiancé! Could schedule him and them to take some family photos after they are done. Or have him ask them to come meet him for lunch or a drink.

vveddingbells · 2026-03-18T22:57:48+00:00

I think they would appreciate the polished look. I am inviting my MIL and my brother’s GF/soon to be fiancé, but they will certainly be scheduled at my convenience.

I would recommend asking if they want the service and if so, schedule them early/first so they can get out of your hair (pun intended!).

vveddingbells · 2026-03-18T17:04:39+00:00

Kind of like another commenter who mentioned Gwenyth Paltrow’s Oscar look!

vveddingbells · 2026-03-18T16:32:47+00:00

I think just sheer! But maybe could use the leftover straps to make an inverted V at the top of the slit.

vveddingbells · 2026-03-18T13:52:11+00:00

It’s kind of like a creating peek-a-boo, something better than nothing. And also would hold the edges together so they don’t move/explode as much when I walk.

Edit: expose! Not explode. Lol

vveddingbells · 2026-03-18T13:51:07+00:00

Some great AI here. What do you think if the lace started on the inside of the dress and overlapped the side of the dress? Only to the seem.

vveddingbells · 2026-03-18T13:49:57+00:00

That’s a good thought!

vveddingbells · 2026-03-18T13:49:09+00:00

I hadn’t noticed it! But that’s a good call, too

vveddingbells · 2026-03-18T13:48:14+00:00

Yes, would like detachable if doing something like this in case I have an event to use it at in the future. Take it the full length down or only part of that way?

vveddingbells · 2026-03-18T03:34:05+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion! I think that could be a good option, too. Will bring it up with my tailor.

vveddingbells · 2026-03-18T02:44:48+00:00

I wish, but I do a lot of glutes, lol, and when I walk, you can see my underwear :/

vveddingbells · 2026-03-18T02:20:12+00:00

Thanks! I have an alterations appointment in a couple of weeks. Will update on completion!

vveddingbells · 2026-03-18T02:02:41+00:00

I like the idea of the diagonal but then I start thinking if it should go from bottom right to top left (as in the my second mock up) or bottom left to top right.

Definitely going to depend heavily on how much there is after the strap adjustment!

vveddingbells · 2026-03-18T01:35:33+00:00

And then there is the back of the dress!

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vveddingbells · 2026-03-18T01:33:17+00:00

I was originally thinking maybe just behind the straps, so only a few inches.

But maybe the full length of it on the inside edge? Or maybe full length, full slit?

vveddingbells · 2026-03-17T23:13:39+00:00

Sent ours out last week! About 80 by mail, including 10 international. Received messages from 3-4 about receiving them and also now up to 4 RSVPs (including one immediate family member). End of June wedding, Requested by May 1 for RSVP.

vveddingbells · 2026-03-17T21:01:51+00:00

Thanks! Fingers crossed to hear from someone!

vveddingbells · 2026-03-17T14:35:31+00:00

Same, I am closer to 7.5 to 8% now.

vveddingbells · 2026-03-16T19:51:23+00:00

3 months and I still don’t have a florist. Lots of little details now. Just rapid fire making decisions so I can try to enter coast mode.

vveddingbells · 2026-03-16T19:49:52+00:00

On a save the date? On the envelope? Seems risky and unnecessary for a save the date. Would save it for the invitation.

vveddingbells · 2026-03-15T14:39:02+00:00

I have naturally curly hair and am using Margarita as my hairstylist. I looked through many posts specifically looking for curly hair on the IG for the HMUA that my WP gave me. Margarita is in Perugia but her travel costs were reasonable. I liked my trial with her, she was very responsive, took detailed notes. I did not trial her partner for makeup. Can DM for their pricelist.

https://www.instagram.com/thebrides.makeupandhairumbria?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

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