You stink. Actually, you suck, but I was trying to be ladylike. Specifically, your customer service stinks. If I can help it, I will never give you another dime of money nor do business with you if there's any way to avoid it.
Sincerely,
Ticked off in South Carolina
Any others of you out there hate David's Bridal? I swore before I started looking for bridesmaid dresses that I would not choose something from David's Bridal. I was even reluctant to look at their website. But, then I decided to just pop in a store, and I found the perfect style and shade of dress. I took 3 of my bridesmaids back to the store and had them each try the dress on, and it flattered all 3, which was great! But, it took an hour just to get a dressing room to try on 3 different dresses. It was ridiculous, but I sucked it up. I gave them all of the information for my bridesmaids and my information and we went on our merry way. Nobody ordered that day- THANK GOODNESS.
Last week, I ventured over to the store to get a swatch to show the cake person and florist, and the sales associate was unable to find me in the computer. She tried a few times and then just went ahead and rang me up for the swatches. When I asked if she needed more information from me since she couldn't find me, she assured me everything was good to go. I asked again, saying her face showed otherwise, and, again, she insisted that there was no problem and things were good to go. So I left.
Fast forward to Saturday. One of my bridesmaids was at David's Bridal to get a dress for another wedding she is in, and thought she would go ahead and order the dress for my wedding. Guess what- they couldn't find me in the computer. Shocker, right? After about 30 minutes and 3 people searching under every possible thing, she finally got in touch with me. I was LIVID. I explained the whole situation to the manager and, miraculously, they found my paperwork, which had never been entered in the computer. A month and a half later, and the paperwork is still just sitting there. This made me so mad, especially since the situation could have been remedied when I was in there and the girl assured me everything was okay. Basically, she lied to my face.
So, they finally got me straight and got me entered in the computer, but then they would not let my bridesmaid try on the dress, claiming she'd have to wait 30-45 minutes until they entered the information from her first dress. Ridiculous. So she left, and I am so glad she didn't end up getting the dress because I am not going to do business with them unless I absolutely have to.
Now, I'm on the hunt for another bridesmaid dress that I like that isn't astronomical in price. There are plenty that I love, especially LulaKate, but I am just not going to ask my bridesmaids to pay $300 for a dress. I need something comparable to the dress at David's Bridal. My criteria are dark purple, flattering on all body types (i.e. NO STRAPLESS!), short, and less than $175. Any suggestions?
Monday, February 28
Wednesday, February 23
Prayers, please
I have stuggled since yesterday with whether or not to post this, but I am a firm believer in the power of prayer, and the more people that are praying, the better.
Yesterday, my best friend since childhood went to the doctor for an ultrasound to find out if her baby was a boy or a girl. Instead, she found out that the ultrasound revealed multiple abnormalities. They said they would set up an appointment for her to go to MUSC, the best hospital in SC, to have more tests to determine if these abnormalities are fatal to the baby.
And then, they sent her home. As of this morning, she still did not know when her appointment at MUSC was going to be. So, since yesterday morning, she has been sitting and wondering and not knowing if the baby she has carried for 4 and a half months will even live.
I am beyond angry at the way her situation has been handled because I feel she should have been sent IMMEDIATELY to MUSC to get more answers. Instead she is playing a waiting game, all the time knowing that the news may very well be devastating.
So, if y'all could, please say a prayer for my friend and her husband and their 3 yr. old son to give them strength to make it through this, whatever the results may hold. And please pray that she gets an appointment sooner rather than later so she can at least end this horrific waiting game. I really appreciate it!
Yesterday, my best friend since childhood went to the doctor for an ultrasound to find out if her baby was a boy or a girl. Instead, she found out that the ultrasound revealed multiple abnormalities. They said they would set up an appointment for her to go to MUSC, the best hospital in SC, to have more tests to determine if these abnormalities are fatal to the baby.
And then, they sent her home. As of this morning, she still did not know when her appointment at MUSC was going to be. So, since yesterday morning, she has been sitting and wondering and not knowing if the baby she has carried for 4 and a half months will even live.
I am beyond angry at the way her situation has been handled because I feel she should have been sent IMMEDIATELY to MUSC to get more answers. Instead she is playing a waiting game, all the time knowing that the news may very well be devastating.
So, if y'all could, please say a prayer for my friend and her husband and their 3 yr. old son to give them strength to make it through this, whatever the results may hold. And please pray that she gets an appointment sooner rather than later so she can at least end this horrific waiting game. I really appreciate it!
Monday, February 21
Monday, Monday
What a great weekend! The weather was FABULOUS, the Gamecocks swept Santa Clara in baseball's opening weekend, and I got a lot accomplished with the wedding planning!!
Friday I got off work a little early and went to the paper place to pick out my invitations. I love what I chose and can't wait to see a proof! The invitations will go perfectly with our rustic/cotton theme. Afterwards I went for a run while listening to the baseball game and then got some housecleaning done while WEG fished. When he got home from fishing we decided to go over to some friends' house for a bit to hang out. Fun night!
On Saturday I went to work at JTT and WEG went and shot skeet with some guys. We decided to have a date night, which took us to TakoSushi....seriously yum. If you have one in your area, check it out. We had tempura asparagus and 2 different sushi rolls. It was delicious. After that we went to Yoghut and then home. Party animals, huh? It was nice, though! I also talked to our photographer on Saturday and got that lined up, so another item checked off the to-do list.
Sunday was church and lunch and then WEG suggested that we go register at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. I registered at Belk's on Thursday evening, so now our registries are pretty much complete. What a great feeling and yet another item checked off! We're moving right along. After registering I went to the grocery store, went for a run, did some housework, and then we cooked hamburgers and french fries for supper. I started back on Weight Watchers today, so we had to get our last fatty meal in ;-)
All in all, quite a productive weekend! This week includes lots of healthy eating, running, book club for me, getting a haircut and talking to my stylist about wedding hair, and most importantly- finding out if my best friend's baby she is expecting is going to be a boy or a girl. She's got a 3 year old son already!
Have a great week!!
P.S.- I am still accepting honeymoon location ideas, so if you have any good spots, let me know ;-)
Friday I got off work a little early and went to the paper place to pick out my invitations. I love what I chose and can't wait to see a proof! The invitations will go perfectly with our rustic/cotton theme. Afterwards I went for a run while listening to the baseball game and then got some housecleaning done while WEG fished. When he got home from fishing we decided to go over to some friends' house for a bit to hang out. Fun night!
On Saturday I went to work at JTT and WEG went and shot skeet with some guys. We decided to have a date night, which took us to TakoSushi....seriously yum. If you have one in your area, check it out. We had tempura asparagus and 2 different sushi rolls. It was delicious. After that we went to Yoghut and then home. Party animals, huh? It was nice, though! I also talked to our photographer on Saturday and got that lined up, so another item checked off the to-do list.
Sunday was church and lunch and then WEG suggested that we go register at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. I registered at Belk's on Thursday evening, so now our registries are pretty much complete. What a great feeling and yet another item checked off! We're moving right along. After registering I went to the grocery store, went for a run, did some housework, and then we cooked hamburgers and french fries for supper. I started back on Weight Watchers today, so we had to get our last fatty meal in ;-)
All in all, quite a productive weekend! This week includes lots of healthy eating, running, book club for me, getting a haircut and talking to my stylist about wedding hair, and most importantly- finding out if my best friend's baby she is expecting is going to be a boy or a girl. She's got a 3 year old son already!
Have a great week!!
P.S.- I am still accepting honeymoon location ideas, so if you have any good spots, let me know ;-)
Friday, February 18
My favorite season starts today.
No, my favorite season isn't winter, spring, summer or fall. It's the most important season, by far, though (in my humble opinion)! Today marks opening day of BASEBALL SEASON!
My Gamecocks will take the field at 3:00 today vs. Santa Clara to start the 2011 season as the defending national champions. It still gives me chills thinking back to last season's magical run through the College World Series to put us on top of the collegiate baseball world.
We're returning a plethora of starters from last year's roster, but are only picked to finish 3rd in the SEC East. But, hey, what do projections mean anyway? This is a sport where anything can happen on any given day, and I'm so proud to be a Gamecock today and everyday during the best time of the year.
Welcome back, baseball! My how I've missed you!
Thursday, February 17
The post where I beg for your honeymoon help!
Well, I missed my normal Monday post. Nothing really exciting to report since setting our wedding date. I did book our reception site and have been talking to different vendors. And, we are currently researching honeymoon locations- quite possibly the most important part of the whole wedding. This is quite overwhelming! Both of us are not frivolous spenders, so it is hard for us to pull the trigger on a decision that involves such a large amount of money. We want it to be perfect if we are going to spend that much on a vacation.
Our criteria is this:
1. Adults only
2. All inclusive
3. Warm and sunny in the first week of November
4. Possibility for excursions- canopy tour, zip line, snorkeling are some of our top choices
5. Several different restaurants
6. Being waited on hand and foot
Basically, we want to enjoy the sunshine, enjoy each other, and be pampered.
Places we are considering:
1. Sandals La Toc in St. Lucia
2. LeBlanc Spa Resort in Cancun
3. Other Sandals locations
4. Couples resorts in Jamaica
So, here's where I ask you for your advice. Where did you go on your honeymoon (or anniversary trip, etc.) that you absolutely loved? And, if you don't mind me asking, what is a ballpark figure for the resort plus flight package? What was included? What would you change if you could?
I love to research things and look at them from all angles so I know I am getting the best possible vacation for the best possible price. So, please help!
Our criteria is this:
1. Adults only
2. All inclusive
3. Warm and sunny in the first week of November
4. Possibility for excursions- canopy tour, zip line, snorkeling are some of our top choices
5. Several different restaurants
6. Being waited on hand and foot
Basically, we want to enjoy the sunshine, enjoy each other, and be pampered.
Places we are considering:
1. Sandals La Toc in St. Lucia
2. LeBlanc Spa Resort in Cancun
3. Other Sandals locations
4. Couples resorts in Jamaica
So, here's where I ask you for your advice. Where did you go on your honeymoon (or anniversary trip, etc.) that you absolutely loved? And, if you don't mind me asking, what is a ballpark figure for the resort plus flight package? What was included? What would you change if you could?
I love to research things and look at them from all angles so I know I am getting the best possible vacation for the best possible price. So, please help!
Friday, February 11
Guess what, y'all!
We have a date!! Our fall wedding will be on (Drumroll please):
OCTOBER 29TH!
I am BEYOND excited! Thank goodness for someone leaking the "proposed" Clemson football schedule. Oh, and the fact that WEG said he didn't care if it ended up being different anyway and for me to just go ahead and set it. Late October is so beautiful in Elloree with the cotton ripe for the picking and all the pretty fall colors. I've always wanted to get married in the fall in my hometown, and I can't wait to marry WEG on October 29th!
I've got a lot of planning to do between now and then. Woohoo!
Monday, February 7
I'm a once a weeker....
Well, it appears that I only update this ol' blog on Mondays. I'm okay with that until I have more interesting fodder for you. Perhaps when we set our date and I have wedding things to post, my life will be more interesting to you. Yes, we're still waiting. The ACC did not release Clemson's schedule last week much to my chagrin. So, the fingers are crossed that this is "THE WEEK" It's getting annoying answering the question "So, what's your date" or "Do you have a date yet?" I know that is a natural question, but I am vowing to myself that I will never again ask a future bride that same 4-word inquiry.
Last week went by rather quickly. In fact, I don't remember much of what went on. Obviously nothing terribly exciting, huh? On Saturday we went to an oyster roast for some friends getting married in August. And then yesterday we decided to just watch the Super Bowl from the comfort of our couch at home. We cooked wings, and I made the Velveeta and Rotel dip so it was a little like being at a Super Bowl party, but our stomachs are probably thanking us for not putting a million different kinds of finger foods in them!
Speaking of food, do any of you use www.e-mealz.com to plan your meals and grocery list? If you haven't heard of this, check it out. You pay $15 for 3 months- about $1.25 per week, and they will send you 5-7 menus each week, complete with recipes and a grocery list. If you're on any kind of diet, you can specify that, as well, and they will calculate points (for Weight Watchers), etc. for you. In addition, you can select which grocery store you shop at (if it's on the list) and they'll calculate your cost of groceries. I have not been using every meal they send, but I like the fact that I have new options to work from, and all of the recipes so far have been fairly easy and very good! Definitely check this website out! (And no, I am not receiving any compensation for this)
On another note, my grandmother is in the hospital with what has been diagnosed as early-onset congestive heart failure. They are keeping her a few days to remove the fluid from around her heart, and then she will be given new blood pressure medicine, as well as a new diet. Please say a prayer that this all goes smoothly. She is already protesting that she can't give up her bacon...oh gracious! Her chf is the direct result of high blood pressure, and there has been no indication of damage, so if she will adhere to the new regimen, she should be fine. So, maybe my mama needs a prayer, too- a prayer of sanity that I know she'll need when she tries to keep my grandmother on a stricter diet. Poor mama.
I hope you all have wonderful weeks, and if you'd cross your fingers for me for the release of the ACC football schedules, I'd appreciate it!
Last week went by rather quickly. In fact, I don't remember much of what went on. Obviously nothing terribly exciting, huh? On Saturday we went to an oyster roast for some friends getting married in August. And then yesterday we decided to just watch the Super Bowl from the comfort of our couch at home. We cooked wings, and I made the Velveeta and Rotel dip so it was a little like being at a Super Bowl party, but our stomachs are probably thanking us for not putting a million different kinds of finger foods in them!
Speaking of food, do any of you use www.e-mealz.com to plan your meals and grocery list? If you haven't heard of this, check it out. You pay $15 for 3 months- about $1.25 per week, and they will send you 5-7 menus each week, complete with recipes and a grocery list. If you're on any kind of diet, you can specify that, as well, and they will calculate points (for Weight Watchers), etc. for you. In addition, you can select which grocery store you shop at (if it's on the list) and they'll calculate your cost of groceries. I have not been using every meal they send, but I like the fact that I have new options to work from, and all of the recipes so far have been fairly easy and very good! Definitely check this website out! (And no, I am not receiving any compensation for this)
On another note, my grandmother is in the hospital with what has been diagnosed as early-onset congestive heart failure. They are keeping her a few days to remove the fluid from around her heart, and then she will be given new blood pressure medicine, as well as a new diet. Please say a prayer that this all goes smoothly. She is already protesting that she can't give up her bacon...oh gracious! Her chf is the direct result of high blood pressure, and there has been no indication of damage, so if she will adhere to the new regimen, she should be fine. So, maybe my mama needs a prayer, too- a prayer of sanity that I know she'll need when she tries to keep my grandmother on a stricter diet. Poor mama.
I hope you all have wonderful weeks, and if you'd cross your fingers for me for the release of the ACC football schedules, I'd appreciate it!
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