Wedding dress issue

View quoted message Ah I didn't understand (I actually had to Google an image lol). I think you could find yourself a really nice cover up. Would something like this work?


I also found this image on Pinterest of some capes but you could also do a cardigan

View quoted message It’s a button back jacket so it can only be worn one way and if I wear it the way your talking about it leaves my entire chest open. I’d be okay with it strapless if I wasn’t in the church. But I do completely understand what your saying

View quoted message Ok I see. Well does it cover everything but not affect your dress when you just wear it like a jacket?

I would try to reach the salon again, if possible go in person and explain the situation, i find when you go in person its harder for them to be snippy with you. I think if you are willing to do some alterations it can be fixed by letting the seems out and attaching a spacer. hopefully you get it resolved, it's hard enough to plan a wedding without adding this stress.

View quoted message I have to wear it the whole time as the entire wedding is in our church

Is just wearing it like a jacket over your dress an option? You can wear it in church and cover up the necessary things and then take it off for photos and the reception.

I'm sure there is a way to fix it so that you can lift your arms. When you take your dress in for alterations they should have an idea of what to do.

Not seeing the dress it's hard to say but, did you think of trying to use the jacket as "Fabric" and actually add it to the dress at the shoulders. What I am envisioning is the bottom of the jacket cut off exactly where it needs to join to the dress.

View quoted message Oh yeah that's true, that would be very annoying.

View quoted message Yes other wise it lifts up and I’ll just be pulling it down all night.

View quoted message Does the jacket have to be sawn on to the dress?

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Hmm.. maybe she can make you a shawl or something so that you're covered. I'm sure the bridal store has more options for you that you can purchase right from there instead of waiting. Or there are many great options for purchasing online if it comes down to it.

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I get married june 2nd, i havent made an appointment yet to go see the girl doing them. and going strapless isnt an option. other then to sew the jacket into the dress, which will look weird as the back of my dress is a corset

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I wouldn't panic. When are you having alterations done to it? I get married June 9th, which is 5 months away, and I haven't started my alterations yet. I go for a consultation in February. Whomever is doing the alterations can definitely make the jacket fit you. No need to fret

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I havent had any alterations done to it yet, so they are both still separate. however i have 4 1/2 months till my wedding which isnt enough time to even try and order a new jacket. i have no idea what other options i have and i have no time to even order a new dress if i had too and not many designers make modest dresses, so even buying one off the rack isnt possible. hoping to hear back soon though.

Your best bet is just to wait and hear back from who ever sewed the jacket and dress together, they will know what to do and how to fix it. I really hope you get this fixed!