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thamesswan
Joined: 15 Oct 2004
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 Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2004 5:00 pm Post subject: Low Price apparel needed |
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 I have a little granddaughter of 6 who is desperate to be flowergirl/bridesmaid when her Auntie gets married next May. Her mum is a carer (for me) as well as being a lone parent, and having just moved (to be nearer me) is having a very hard time financially, so is stuck as to how she can get the little angel (and she is!) and her brother 7 wedding type outfits. So that leaves me the unenviable task of helping with fares (to theDevon venue (from Surrey), and providing the apparel instead of the usual small gift for their birthdays out of my pension. Does anyone know where I can get (online if possible or via mail order) a pretty little dress/headdress to fit 7 - 8 year old (as she will be by then) and a little boy's suit for an 8 to 9 year old (-ditto-), for under 30.00 each payable via my credit card. The dress could be pink, blue, apricot whatever as long as it was fresh clean and in good condition the suit could be black or grey with white or blue shirt with the same provido (ie fresh etc). I will check back in a few days to see if anyone has any input for me. Thanks for reading this. |
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titianmac
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Location: Derby
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| Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 9:53 am Post subject: |
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 Try not to worry to much... I think 30 is a decent budget for what you want- you'd be surprised and hopefully wouldnt even need to spend that much.
(I know we cant advertise on this site so please excuse me if i'm out of line moderator but i feel this is worthy advise)
You can try BHS on the highstreet, they have a wedding helpline you can ring and they helped me get a dress and shoes for my daughter without leaving home. I'm in Derby - the dress was from coventry and the shoes southampton!!! They have a little catalogue you could peek at and do boys outfits too. The only trouble is at the moment the season is over so there isnt full stock- but what there is has all gone into the sale. I believe the new collection is out in early spring.
There's also shops like Next- they have party wear in the directory that can be perfect for little bridesmaids. Not sure about the boys though?
Then theres the market- we have a stall on our indoor market that do the same dresses ive seen in some bridal shops for more more at about 25 and they are lovely!
Alternatively you obviously have access to the internet so why not look at pre loved things on this wedding belles site or ebay? You can get a fab bargain and with only needing one outfit each not several to match the choice is less restrictive.
I hope it all goes well, she'll look an angel for sure and im sure your grandson will look just super too.
Goodluck and keep us posted! x
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thamesswan
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| Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 12:57 pm Post subject: |
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 thank you for the lovely and reassuring response, I will try ebay etc., as I haunt that site anyway! but stuck for mobility s shopping out is a bit difficult (as I have to be pushed when I do get out). but feel much more confident of success now and will keep you posted. |
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madweelinda
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| Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 6:08 pm Post subject: Re: Low Price apparel needed |
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Hi. I hope all is going well with your plans. I have seen full outfits on ebay for boys for around your budget, and great girls stuff too. One of my other favourites at the moment is TX Maxx - do you have a store near you? Even if it is a bit of a struggle to get there, they have designer items, and adult ballgowns are around 30-40, kids even cheaper.
Also Argos Additions (via Boots stores for catalogue now I think) do mail order.
Good Luck
Linda |
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thamesswan
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| Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Linda.
nothing on e bay suitable at present but one or two other possibilities have cropped up so not feeling so panicky now and your input much appreciated as is all similar (all grist to the mill as they say)
thanks and blessings |
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Louise
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| Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2004 2:24 am Post subject: |
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| interested! get anything? |
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thamesswan
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| Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2004 11:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Louise wrote: | | interested! get anything? |
Thanks for asking, havent found anything yet except for a sweet little headband which would go with anthing (white flowers) and the lady I bouoght it from kindly enclosed a pair of matching flower slides.
However.have found a lovely website called cybergown and if I can sort out the size (charts too small for my eyes) the styles colours and prices seem all good (have to get daughter o.k ofcourse) and they do boys as well, but would have floumdered if not for the support and encouragement vis weddingbells forum believe me. Thanks everyone. Will keep you posted. |
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Louise
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I am glad you are getting somewhere with it. Everything with the word 'wedding' attached to it seems to be expensive. Remember you can get a bit back if you sell the garments once you have finished with them as second hand. Just keep an eye out and make sure the kids don't decide to play mud wrestling in their fancy clothes.
Good luck and keep us posted xx |
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