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This past week I met up with Debbie of Alterations Unlimited at Solutions Bridal to check out my wedding veil she was altering. From my previous post here, you can see that I decided to have a designer make my veil to look like one of the fabulous $630 veils I loved at Solutions Bridal (at 1/6 the cost!). Well, that didn’t turn out all so well. Mostly the reason it didn’t turn out well is because I didn’t speak up when I didn’t like the outcome of the veil that was made for me. I have a tendency to do that. I just didn’t want to hurt the designer’s feelings when I didn’t like the cut of the veil. I should have realized then that I paid her good money to make me a veil that I wanted and that I need to get it fixed so it was just the way I imagined.
Soo… last August, when the veil was finished, I just went with it. I tried it on for Mr. Dolphin and agonized over the cut of the veil for months. What was wrong with the cut, you ask? Well I wanted a cut more like this, which was straight and over the shoulder, like all the past veils I tried on:
And the designer cut the veil with these ’wings’ I called them, like this:
Seems like a simple fix, right? Well, since I never spoke up, it wasn’t a simple fix. I later went back to the designer, paid extra money, and had the designer change things about the veil that I didn’t like, which was bringing up the price of the veil overall. After my first alteration with the designer and added expense, I decided to just let my veil be and that I would see how it looked with my altered dress.
Fast forward several months, and here I was trying on my veil for the first time, with my altered dress at Alterations Unlimited. When Debbie saw the veil she immediately pin-pointed the cut of the veil as a problem (not to mention, the comb was sewed on backwards). She offered to fix my veil for me, and make it the beautiful over-the-shoulder look I wanted, and the comb, for… wait for it… FREE. Umm… I love her!?
She said it was no problem and it would be a quick fix for her… she is seriously my angel for rescuing me from the winged veil.
Want to see the final product? Check it out!
The perfect over the shoulder look I wanted! It seriously felt AMAZING to put this veil on. This veil made my week! Image by Debbie on Miss Dolphin’s iPhone
I guess I was so happy I couldn’t even keep my eyes open! Haha. The veil is now PERFECT!
Who knew a veil would cause so much drama?
Do you have problems speaking up when you’re not completely satisfied?
It looks so good! I’m glad you were able to finally get it to how you wanted it, and now you can cross something off your list! That must be a great feeling. And, that mannequin is SO awkward!
I totally do. Sometimes I’m too nice. Your veil looks gorgeous now though!
It’s so hard sometimes to say something when you want to like it so very much and especially if the person is really nice…
Awwww, it’s beautiful, so glad you’re happy and thank goodness for guardian veil angels!!
Gorgeous! I have a hard time speaking up too. That’s exactly the veil look I am going for too!
I love it!! Gorgeous! Glad that you got it the way you wanted too!
Thank you everyone for the sweet comments. I worried and fretted for so long that the veil wouldn’t be right and that I would just end up ordering a plain chapel length veil, but I’m so happy I persevered and had it fixed the way I wanted. I couldn’t be happier! 
10 more days til I don this baby and marry Mr. D!
that veil is beautiful! I am so happy you got it the way you wanted.
I’m happy she was able to fix it! Was it just a matter of taking some of it out of the comb?
Woo hoo Debbie. She works magic (she did my alterations, as well). Your veil is lovely and I’m so glad it worked out in the end!
I never thought I would care about a veil as much as I did, so I understand how amazing the right one can make you feel.
I had ties custom made for the men, when they came I was initially excited and raved about them to the designer. But, they’re too pink. And too wide. And when I came down from my high, I realized this, and I realized I’m really unhappy with them, but I’ve such a big deal about how much I liked them, that I can’t go back on it… Still unsure what I will do.
I’m totally with you on the not wanting to speak out. It’s a hard thing to get over. I’ve been working on it for ages. I’m so glad you ultimately ended up with the veil you wanted all along! You look fantastic and the veil is totally perfect.
Love that 1st pic. Yes, your veil looks amazing. Do you have the before shot? Yeah, I don’t know about that “winged” look.
I didn’t speak up at my hair/makeup trial and ended up emailing her what I felt a few days afterwards. I’m definitely shy about speaking up! That’s awesome Debbie offered to fix your veil for you for FREEE!!!! Looks great!
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Mrs. Dolphin, Gainesville, FL Age and Occupation: 24, Graduate Architecture Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Interactive Interface Developer Engagement Date: February 14, 2008 Wedding Date: May 2010 Venue: Plantation Bay Country Club About Me: I’m currently a Graduate Student at the University of Florida studying Architecture. I enjoy playing Scrabble with my Fiance, rooting for the Florida Gators, making any drink that involves a blender, cleaning (yes... I’m crazy), design... GOOD design that is, the new Pepsi with natural sugar, taking pictures, discovering new places in the U.S., and obsessing over doing (and designing) everything myself for our upcoming wedding!
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