Dress trauma - 3 weeks to go

Poor you, just try and keep calm...I know that is easier said than done but I am sure your dress can be sorted out, people seem to pull out the stops for a bride in an emergency!!

So sorry about your Dad, what a shame, but you are right he is probably feeling just as bad if not worse about the prospect of not being there.

I have just found out that my grandparents probably wont be able to make it to our wedding, which upsets me but I am trying to see if we can set up a 'live feed' via Skype for them to watch....(luckily my brother is quite a techno nerd) would this be do'able for your Dad?

And here's me worrying about what lenth veil I should go for!!! So sorry to hear about your Dad Trixy, life is cruel at times. Mrs Shark's suggestion of a link via skype could be the answer I know it wont be the same but at least your Dad would get to see the wedding.

About your dress well I would be furious! Its all you blinking need - You've done the right thing in getting someone else to do it for you I am sure it will be ok come the day, if you can live without the £165 take it up with them after the wedding. It sounds like you have enough on your plate, out of pure courtesy they should offer you the full refund anyway! I'm sure it will all come together just fine Trixy. I wish you all the best for your Dad to xx

Firstly I hope the new seamstress can sort out your dress! 3 weeks is enough time to sort it out so dont panic!

Secondly, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad - he must be gutted about not being able to make it. Bless him for doing the physio to try and be there. I cant imagine how you must be feeling. Could he write some words for your mum to read out during the speeches?

xxx

Thank you very much for the lovely wishes, it is amazing to see how kind people can be on here. ? We thought of the skype idea but the problem is we are having a church ceremony which doesn't lend itself to a decent internet connection unfortunately. We are having a videographer, so he will be able to watch it, just not live unfortunately.

Will let you know how I get on with the dress xx

Oh Trixylou, poor you and your dad! I guess at least he will see you looking beautiful on the day if you spend some time with him after the ceremony and he can watch the video and see the photos. I hope he gets well soon, what a shame.

Your dress can and will be sorted! Dressmakers are wonderful people! Let us all know how you get on with it- I'm sure it will be perfect eventually!

I cant remember where I saw this to - but a couple in america were in the same prediciment with her father, she said one of the only ways she would get married was if her dad would be there - it may be a bit of an expense, but they managed to have like a webcam set up so he was there on a computer screen and could watch you get married, and still feel like he was there....dont know if this would be something to look in to - but thought I would suggest it. x

I am sure your dress will be perfect in the end..

How about popping to your local super market or PCworld and buying a dongle I think they are approx £20 for 1G usage.. I would then speak to your church (maybe do that first!) and ask if they would mind you trying.. You might be suprised on the connection you get.. I think if you have the post code you can check online which provider gives the best service.. then set up a skype account and ask a trusted friend or family member to be incharge of this..

Alternatively I am unsure of the costs my neighbour last year got married and her mother was terminally ill with lung cancer they paid for a special ambulence to take her look after her she was on special breathing things.. I know my neighbour said it was lovely to have her there..

Anyway the best of luck.. Where are you based I know a very good lady to alter the dress if you need someone else?

x

I know this is probably a really stupid question but could your Dad be in a wheelchair? He wouldnt have to sit unaided then, maybe the red cross could lend some equipment that will help him get there?

As regards to the dress, you'll get it sorted I'm sure, you've got plenty of time x

Hi Trixylou i noted that you had bad experience with confetti and lace lakeside.... I need my dress altered and live local and got my dress from there. Can you recommend any seamstress you used please. They want to charge £195!!!!! Thanks laura

Huge hugs! I was also going to mention looking into getting a dongle. Really sorry to hear your dad cant make it. The dress WILL be sorted, you still have time! Good luck xx

Mrsshark, the skype idea is brilliant, good thinking!

Trixy, I hope your new dress maker sorts things our for you. Im going to do my own dress alterations as I'm quite handy with a needle and thread and would prefer to keep it with me in the run up to the big day!

Bless you. Not on the same level at all, but my mum has just been told today that she has to have her kidney removed and with under 4 months until our wedding its a little concerning, so how you must be feeling heaven only knows. The suggestion of a wheelchair is good, if at all doable- even if your dad could manage sitting through the ceremony if nothing else. As for Skype, great idea. My step sister got married in vegas and set up a video link back home so her parents could feel like they were a part of it. See what can be organised for you and chin up with it all. Big hugs xx

This thread is 2 years old btw as the OP got married in march 2011 and it looks like she hasn't been on here since Aug last year so unfortunately she might not answer.

I wonder how her dress turned out though.....

Doh! Silly us not noticing! Hmmmm I wonder how it all panned out too? Didn't even think threads would be archived for this long. Thanks for pointing it out haha xx