Posts by Peter Collins90

Thomas Cruz9 said:Matthew and Bryan, what was the final price?

$2,000. It's worth every single cent! 🙂

Listen, even though my dear Mila completely flaked on my wedding dress just 15 days before the big day—she didn't manage to ruin everything for me, though, because I’m officially a married woman now! As for her, there hasn't been a trace or a word from her; she told me to check back a week before the wedding when the new collection arrives, but since I realized exactly how little I could trust her, I headed straight to Victoria's Secret and found a dress in a single day, so at least I didn't walk down the aisle in sweats and sneakers! I'm still waiting for her to call me in for that new collection fitting, but I already got married a week ago... We held the reception at IKEA, where the staff actually delivered on every single promise they made; Matthew and Bryan proved once again what they're capable of and didn't let us down for a second... The guests were tireless, singing everything under the sun—there was something for everyone... Anyway, I'm happy, the guests are happy, and that's what matters most... I don't know how many people pay attention to the details (it was incredibly important to me), like making sure the lighting on the dance floor is dimmed rather than being bright as high noon on the Boardwalk, which makes people uncomfortable while dancing (some photographers insist on bright lights because they lack proper equipment), or ensuring the breaks between courses are short so people don't get sleepy... 🙂 So, that's all from me... Thumbs down for the Mila-Brnaza bridal salon, but a huge thumbs up for IKEA, Matthew, and Bryan!

gentlewolf69 said:That is exactly it! My maid of honor and I showed up wanting to try on something simple, something fitted, maybe lacey or, as Mio would put it, chiffon-style 🤣 and then Helen's assistant, Draga, decides that those styles are all "Roman goddess vibes" and pulls out the first satin A-line gown covered in sparkling rhinestones. Then she pulls out a second satin A-line gown, also covered in rhinestones. I tried them both just to be polite, of course. I kept telling her that wasn't my style, that I didn't like satin and just wanted something simple that flowed... But she just keeps repeating, "Yes, yes, you love that Roman look! Here, try this 'Roman' one with the ruffles, just slip into this petticoat first!" I was having a total meltdown, meanwhile my maid of honor is just sitting there calmly putting on her own satin "Roman" gowns that Draga keeps handing her. I finally threw on the ruffled one, told her I hated it, stripped it off, and started getting dressed because I really couldn't deal with anything else. And there goes Draga, digging through piles of discarded wedding dresses looking for that one "perfect" Roman gown... I was subtly signaling to my maid of honor that we needed to make a run for it, but she has much stronger nerves than I do and found the whole thing hilarious. Eventually, Draga emerges with the "perfect" one: a massive ballgown with a single tulle strap—which looked exactly like those garlands strippers wrap around their necks: http://www.binbin.net/photos/miss-mi...miss-minky.jpg—and there was this giant tulle water lily flower right where the bodice met the skirt. 🤦 I don't regret not playing along and pretending it was perfect just to get a photo. I just bluntly told her I didn't like it, I wasn't trying anything else, and there was no point in bringing anything else out because nothing was working for me. After that, she gave up on me and focused on my maid of honor, who didn't know how to say no, testing everything until I finally insisted we had to go.

😂😂😂 Jane and Dorothy are too much! 😂😂😂

Thomas Cruz9 said:I'm just starting my search for a wedding dress, and the last thing I need is a disaster like this... I feel so bad for you. Seriously, there is no way in hell I'm stepping foot in Mila's shop. At this point, it's probably better to just head straight to La Perla and see Danielle. Everyone raves about her work; presumably, the woman and her staff actually know what they're doing.

I went wedding dress shopping with my mom and my godmother, visiting both Helen and Annmarie when they were hunting for their gowns... Honestly, Helen can be such a handful (not that she means any harm), but once she stands in the doorway, there's just no getting past her. She kept insisting I try on dresses that weren't even my style. I'd tell her, "I don't want a ballgown," and she'd just counter with, "Oh, come on, just try this one! This princess style is gorgeous, look how flattering it is on you..." 🙄 Honestly, it’s enough to make you want to die... trying on dresses like that is just not exactly the vibe. And let's not forget—she actually thinks she's being "proper," while everyone else is out there ordering their dresses from eBay... 🙂
Annmarie is a whole different level of intense... she’s practically screaming right in my ear that the whole thing is a total disaster... 🤦 If you're planning on heading over there, do yourself a favor and pack some earplugs... 🙄 🙂
And then, just when you think things can't get any worse, you finally make it to the Mila bridal boutique, only to be greeted by some "lady"... The most honest one... The moment she steps foot in San Diego, she immediately starts trashing Vesna Sposa, La Perla, and glamour Sposa, not to mention all those other boutiques she listed... Nick didn't even ask, but she just keeps counting them up like it's her job (which says everything you need to know about her)...
Badmouthing others is nothing more than a dishonorable way to inflate your own ego, Ms. Mila... She keeps telling everyone else to just order their dresses from eBay, but get this—whenever a bride walks in, she pulls that same old line. She’ll say, "Just go down to La Perla, pick out whatever wedding dress you want, bring back a photo, and I'll match whatever they're offering you for $4,000 with a $2,000 price tag." Then she just clicks over to eBay and—voila! It's all a setup. I unfortunately realized the whole scheme far too late... A receipt for the deposit, an actual invoice for the money I'm handing over... basic decency, humanity, honesty... What even is that anymore? Is it something you can eat? ☕

gentlewolf69 said:Peter Collins90, I knew it was Miles behind that post on the local forums the second I saw it. What can I even say... I actually lucked out by having my awkward encounter with her right at the start, rather than waiting until fifteen days before my wedding like you did. It’s just classic, isn't it? She goes around bragging about being the absolute best and most professional in the business, yet this supposedly high-end boutique owner doesn't even know the difference between chiffon and... whatever she calls it! She’s been running that shop for years and still hasn't bothered to learn basic fabric names... It's honestly embarrassing. Anyway, I really hope you manage to find a dress you actually love, one that makes you forget all about whatever Miles was trying to sell you.

I won't even bother commenting on the bolded part; I've heard that line from her several times and I am honestly stunned by the audacity... Essentially, either you're too short for her or too tall... Apparently, she is the only perfect one, while the rest of us are just deformed!
I handled everything myself, so I'm not worried, thank Bog Našlva 🙂 this Saturday morning at La Perla; they have wonderful dresses... I spent quite a bit of time trying things on, the girl there was lovely, and in the end, she suggested one for me to try (which wasn't my first choice) and I ended up taking it... Prices are around 3,000 $167 (including a discount of about 1,000 $0.00). With those crazies, it would have cost me 3,500 anyway, but I wouldn't give them that extra 3,000 $0.00 even if my life depended on it... Mila can order a lamb with my deposit money (and she can pay for it herself), because there is absolutely no way she's getting the rest...
I am so incredibly frustrated that I simply cannot let this go... 😠
Anyway, ladies, if you don't have a "dream wedding dress" (as I certainly don't), you can comfortably wait until the last fifteen days to start looking, and you'll find something beautiful in any salon 🙂

electricangler said:In that case, Milo is out of the question immediately—the bride is 5'10"...
🙂
Regarding Ariel, my boyfriend's younger brother's experience was a disaster; they ruined his sister's prom dress. She looked like an old lady in a corset and skirt (honestly, she would have been better off wearing just an anklet—she would’ve had the same level of horror for much less money). This was especially frustrating since I used them a year prior and had a great experience; I picked a dress straight from the window that was custom-tailored to my frame, and I was satisfied (a grey, short, powder chiffon number with the golden braid). I have two other secondhand accounts: my boyfriend's niece and her best friend both bought dresses for a wedding. The friend bought a floor model directly from the shop, which fit perfectly, but the niece ordered a custom grey jumpsuit that was poorly constructed. The top kept gaping open, so a local neighborhood seamstress had to sew in elastic just to keep the girl from being exposed. Personally, I find it offensive that these two botched prom dresses were so overpriced, especially considering the fabric was sourced from a local discount textile shop (even the sales clerk there confirmed they source materials from there frequently—I sew, so I frequent those shops). In my opinion, they are hit or miss, much like a certain ice cream chain. Use them at your own risk.
Kurbasina's wife had an okay dress, though I can't tell if it was due to her pregnancy or the cut, but she ended up looking like a Michelin Man... They really should have suggested a different silhouette.

It’s better if you walk away; this woman claims she’s the "most honest," implying you can get away with anything you desire—what a delusion and what lies, all while selling the exact same story to everyone... She’s arrogant, tedious, a coward, and rude... quite frankly, the worst and most unprofessional woman I have ever had the misfortune of meeting—EVER (by the way, word travels through the local suburbs that she’s nothing but trouble)! My advice? Stay far away from that whole group; they are all unhinged (from Annmarie and Jane to Miles)! Their main line is always, "I'm the most honest one, these other places will just trick you into wearing a short dress—you know how those girls from the salons look when they walk out?" Essentially, they lie about everything and are exhausting... And Mila is the absolute worst of them—she drags anyone she can to pull her up (she owns the best salon among them, so she acts superior)
If you don't pay for quality, you'll pay for the consequences! You try to go the cheap route, and you end up eating garbage... ☕

Thomas Cruz9 said:On another note regarding budgets—does anyone happen to know what the rental fee would be for a 2012 Manuel Garcia-Moran Erik design wedding dress?

Glamour Bride would be around $5,000 to $5,500.🙂

Douglas Reyes3 said:I had a chance to catch up with Anna, and she mentioned that the price is... $83And that’s her final offer.
I really hope I wasn't just seeing things. 🙂

I don't usually wear any makeup on a daily basis, but whenever I head out to those high-end beauty expos, I make sure to go all out with my look. Honestly, I’ve been to quite a few of them over the years. One thing that always stays the same, though, is the pricing—they’re all pretty much astronomical across the board.
From my own experience, I have to say that I was most satisfied when I had Anne Hathaway do my makeup. Even though people tend to criticize her quite a bit and aren't exactly her biggest fans, she really worked wonders for me. I’ll admit, she can be a little exhausting to deal with at times, but honestly, the results were incredible. My only real gripe is that she charges a bit more than the other stylists out there.

She told me recently it would be $350 🤷 (lashes included), and there isn't even an option for a trial run; you just have to go to her house 😢 ...
Lucy Smith is $83, offers a trial ($33), and travels to your location... Her work is beautiful, so to me, it seems like a much better value (you can probably settle on the exact look during the trial, so you won't have to worry about looking completely unrecognizable on the big day)🙂

Douglas Reyes3 said:I had this dream where I just showed up unannounced on one of those dates that actually worked for me 🙂

I just finished typing out my recent experience for you below... 🙂

Douglas Reyes3 said:thanks

So, you just show up whenever it's convenient for you, huh?

Where are you, man? Where's our list? 🙂

If your wedding in June is scheduled, just show up a month or two early... Basically, check this list to see when the dates are, then head over during the month you decided on (maybe arrive about 20 minutes before the actual time because they need to get you registered). You get your confirmation on the final day and that's that! It's painless.
There is absolutely no need to call ahead! 🙂

boldtiger8 said:I haven't actually eaten at John Doe or Walmart, so I can't really compare them to Nirson. It wasn't terrible at Nirson, but honestly, I'm a huge fan of French cheese and prosciutto—especially when paired with black risotto or served over mashed potatoes. The risotto at Nirson was 🙂, but the cheese was seriously rubbery; I just had to deal with it.

Here is my breakdown for Nirson: cheese 4/10... prosciutto 6/10... French food 3/10... black risotto 10/10
My boyfriend's rating for the white risotto: 10/10 (though I didn't try it myself)
Beef stew: meat was 9/10, gnocchi was 3/10... my boyfriend's rating for the lamb since I didn't eat it was 9.5/10 🙂 if any of this helps you..

I also went to the Diocletian restaurant over in Malibu, and everything there was absolutely delicious—just incredible...
But maybe it’s just luck, like stumbling onto something good by chance 🤷

Oh, I almost forgot! Some girl mentioned earlier that everything at Nirson was fresh and a seat cost 36 dollars—maybe she was at the same banquet you were at—but a friend of mine was charged 38 dollars... so yeah 🙂

Personally, John Doe is totally out for me; there are a million better halls out there. Nirson is great, though, pretty similar to those newer halls at Walmart. The food is decent in both locations.
Overall, you gave some excellent ratings 😁 but I doubt any of these massive halls will ever hit a perfect 100% on the food front. For some, the photos will look amazing, while others won't care at all... the music might be great for some and terrible for others... and hey, maybe some people actually like rubbery cheese 😂😂😂 hehehe, just kidding...

Robert Taylor4, I had this growth on my eye once; it looked just like a tiny pimple or a wart. It sat there for about six months... then, after my first dip in the ocean, it mysteriously vanished... and it never came back...

Hey Windy and Ivo, what kind of experiences have you guys had?

Hey everyone... I'm curious about how you went about selecting your photography studio—specifically, how you chose the people behind the lens? Did you judge them based on their portfolio, their pricing, or maybe just word-of-mouth recommendations? What was your main deciding factor, and what kind of price range should I be looking at? I don't want to spend hours scrolling through everything from the beginning 🙂 and if anyone has a solid recommendation to share...