Anyone bought the Ronald Joyce Lola or Livia?

Hi!

I am also dress-shopping and as it happens I am also set on a RJ dress, but it's from their 2009 Collection - Chelsea. My backup however, is Layla from same collection as the two dresses you mentioned.

Today I went to try them on but unfortunately they didn't allow me to take pics - I say unfortunately because I also tried on Livia and could have posted the pic - the dress is beautiful and really looked good on despite me being a 14-16 not a 6-8 like those models I saw it on!

Hi Nat

I nearly went with the Livia dress but decided on another dress in the end! I did post the image on here a while ago but have since deleted it - i have also deleted it from my computer just in case my partner sees it - sorry I am not much help!!

I remember a girl called Vicky ordering the dress on here - and she also posted an image on here - have you tried searching for the dress?

Rachael

I have remember her name now! VickiJay - you might want to email her?

You must have a good memory to remember me!

Welcome to hitched nat2683 - I agree wedding dress shopping is so much fun!!

I ordered the Ronald Joyce Livia back in May. To make sure my OH doesn't see it I haven't got a pic saved on my computer but my sis has it on her iphone so I have texted her asking her to send it to me so as soon as she does I will flash it for you! I am definitely not a 6ft model (I'm 5'3") so hopefully it will give you an idea of how it looks on a normal person

x

Here it is.....

***EDITED TO REMOVE PIC***

Sorry it's so big! Let me know when you've had a look cos I'm going to delete it for privacy reasons.

Hope it's helpful

x

I tried the livia on, its such a stunning dress i really loved it! The lola is gorgeous too but i just personally found it too big (width wise) on me.

I found this link and it shows the woman wearing this dress

http://www.sellmyweddingdress.co.uk/database/dress_info.php?ref=5020

xx

WOW this is just a beautiful dress can i be cheeky and ask how much it cost?

I've not started dress shopping yet but i just love this xx

Of course - I did my research before buying. The RRP is £1200-£1500. I shopped around and did some negotiating and ended up paying £1075 - I'd definitely recommend trying it on its amazing (although I'm biased obviously). It is soooo flattering - the dress (and me in this pic) are a size 12 but I reckon it knocks one if not two dress sizes off to look at because of the internal corset.

Thank you VickyJay its a bit more than i wanted to pay but i think i need to try it on it is so beautiful, I'm going to research some stockist now

Thank you xx

Thank you very much for this, ladies - it's really helpful!

Vicky you look beautiful in your dress!

This is the first time I have been on a wedding forum and Im so glad I did, there seems to be so many helpful B2B on here.

Thanks again xxx

Thanks Vicky

I have had a look, the dress looks stunning on you! xx

Vicky you look gorgeous! I've also put a deposit down on Livia by Ronald Joyce and was having wobbles (it's nothing like I thought I'd go for) but thank you so much for posting your pic - it's made me feel great again! xx

I wore Livia :o)

Hi K_Bagpuss ? I'm so glad u posted on here as I really wanted to ask u a question if you don't mind lol?! Could u tell me if your livia gown is the ivory or white version please?

Thanks! ?

K_Bagpuss you look stunning in your dress!

Hiya Summer, It's Ivory.

I am thinking about selling it, head saying sell - heart saying keep it! But I'm not going to wear it again and it seems a shame to keep it in a box.

I've had lola. its 100 million times nicer on than it looks on the model in the pictures. the skirt is huge but doesnt look it on the pics that come up on google. there is 3 pics of a real bride in the dress if you google ronald joyce 61006 instead of lola and it looks fab!

Thanks K-Bagpuss that's fab - exactly what I wanted to hear lol. You do look stunning in the dress, I've got my first fitting on April 16th and am going in after my hair and make-up trial - can't wait!

Hi Ladies, I am desperate for this dress but it is over budget so was wondering if anybody was selling their Livia Dress. I am looking for a uk size 10/12. my wedding is aug 2012.

Thanks toni

Hi Toni.

i will probably sell mine after my wedding this august x its a size 12 x

On the Vegas DTTB, the girl on that wore Lola xx

Hi toni i wore the ronald joyce livia on my wedding day four weeks ago and am selling it now for £700 i got a size 12 then i lost a few pound and got it took in abit not much so its a size 10/12 now iam 5ft 2in but wore really high shoes that day.

Sorry toni i should have also said its ivory comes with storage box and it is being dry cleaned at the minute so will be ready to be collected this week :-). I loved wearing it would love to do it all over again x

Hi

I see that you wore ronald joyce livia and was wondering what sort of accessories you wore with the dress. As i am wearing this dress when i get married next year and am a bit stuck on what shoes and hair piece ect ect ....... to wear with it.

Any suggestions would be fantastic

Hey hows you am not used to these kind of sites lol. Did you get sorted if not i could send yo some pic if you like to send me yor email address :-) x

I'm wearing the Livia for my wedding in a few weeks and I've decided to go quite simple with the accessories as the dress is so beautiful that I don't want to detract from it.

I've had the strap removed (well, its on poppers in case I change my mind) as I found it too fussy for me, but I'm trying to keep my look quite simple.

I'm wearing ivory lace peep toes, and a silver jewellery set of a sweetheart shape necklace with a tear drop deisgn at the centre (to match the dress neckline - try Debenhams for a good selection), bracelet, tear drop earrings. I'm having my hair half- up, half -down and curled, with diamante pins holding the back section up. I'll be having a small tiara that matches my jewellery in my hair. I did originally have a hair trial with my hair up in quite a formal 'do when the strap was still attached to the dress so as to show the flowers off, but I don't like having my hair up hence the decision to go for a more natural look with my hair and remove the strap.

I love my dress and can't wait to wear it!! We're getting married outside which is why I picked the Livia, because of the flowers. Fingers crossed for lovely weather!