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@gr00vy chick: In local market they see instant gratification, client walks in, chooses an outfit, deposits the cash and its a done deal...with the foreign clientèle it is a back and forth thing and apparently with the amount of cash they are raking in from local customers, it seems to be least of their priorities. Bad business model though, no matter how successful you become.
Its a shame because there are people abroad willing to give them business.
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I know you’re based in London, but have you heard of Imaani Studio in manchester? http://www.imanistudio.com/
They work closely with HSY (think they had him in their store to do bridal consultations at the end of last year) and other Pakistani designers and you can order outfits via them. It’s one option to save you the legwork of chasing up designers who aren’t getting back to you!
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awwww DF big hug. InshAllah everything will work out for you!!!
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@ fashion blogger thank you for your help. I may email them my designers to get a price so thank you very much :)
@ desi beautii... aww hun I'm becoming bridezilla arent I? :(
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No you fine!!!! I can imagine your frustration.... I woulda writen them a MILLION emails cursing them out by now if I were in your place!!!!
No you fine!!!! I can imagine your frustration.... I woulda writen them a MILLION emails cursing them out by now if I were in your place!!!!
embarrassed.... I have! I facebooked Hassan Shehriyar directly and told him how disappointed I was that there is no admin team to get back to me...
Rani Emaan is lovely though. If she doesnt end up ignoring me also I would recommend her
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Btw distinctive are you getting a lengha shipped over to the UK from a designer in Pakistan?
Btw distinctive are you getting a lengha shipped over to the UK from a designer in Pakistan?
Yes hopefully Rani Emaan. She seems to be very cooperative. I'm still at discussion stage with her though.
Yes hopefully Rani Emaan. She seems to be very cooperative. I'm still at discussion stage with her though.
Ahh rite.. I would love to do that but bit worried incase it dusnt look or fit right?
It is very difficult! Hence me turning into bridezilla! Its little things that create trust ie do they bother to return your calls/emails, are they listening to you or constantly throwing their ideas at you.
Send them what you like and make them run through it with you ie what materials are used, what sort of kaam it is etc. I always quiz them to make sure they know what I want and when Ive created a platform of knowing how much they know I then tell them whatever they have missed/got wrong.
Also I am hoping to have samples sent to me before I make my final decision.
It would make more sense to go Pakistan but all I need our my bridal outfits. I dont wear gold and most accessories I can buy from here so its a waste of money to travel so far.
Anyway best of luck x
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DF your not gonna wear gold at your wedding?
I dont like gold so I am definitely gonna opt for a nice silver set.
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Mainly due to too much ego. Admin teams cost money which is why they probably don't want to employ anyone to do something that they think they can do themselves albeit not very well. Means less money in their own back pockets if they're paying some other poor soul.
It is very difficult! Hence me turning into bridezilla! Its little things that create trust ie do they bother to return your calls/emails, are they listening to you or constantly throwing their ideas at you.
Send them what you like and make them run through it with you ie what materials are used, what sort of kaam it is etc. I always quiz them to make sure they know what I want and when Ive created a platform of knowing how much they know I then tell them whatever they have missed/got wrong.
Also I am hoping to have samples sent to me before I make my final decision.
It would make more sense to go Pakistan but all I need our my bridal outfits. I dont wear gold and most accessories I can buy from here so its a waste of money to travel so far.
Anyway best of luck x
Dont worry I think im just as bad, my fiance was slightly concerned but iv influenced him aswell ;)
I understand what your sayin, a trip to Pak isnt ideal for me either! Thanks chick, hope it works out for u and if ur wedding is before Sept time.. pls show us a pic of ur outfit :D
@ Desi Beautii… babes I dont like gold at all. Especially not Indian gold. I’m getting an imitation gold set from Kyles in heritage gold colour which looks like 9-18k tops id say and silver for the walima. Its this one… http://www.kylescollection.com/Shop/shopbyoccasion/shopbyoccasion/Item/1487/C846N/Necklace.aspx
@ akh12 Is yours in Sept then? Mine isnt until February so I have all the time in the world to go crazy and get it all right in time hehe… how are your plans coming along? There are some great things to be picked up on GS!
ooo im thinkin of using kyles too.. i seen their collection in Bombay stores and my friend has previously used them aswell, their very good!
Aww im getting married before but iv been planning since December lol.
Yeh insha’Allah end of Sept.. everythin is going smoothly so far, venue, decor, stage and caterers booked 
Im going Birmingham dis Sunday to check out sum lenghas, shud be fun! Also,lookin around for a good photographer/videographer and a beautician now..
All this prep, just hope it pays of!! Totally agree with u, this forum is sooooo helpful and people are lovely too.
Aww ankh not long to go inshallah! Are you in London? If so what venues have you picked? Weve gone Hilton Waldorf for bharat and Painshill for Walima.... goodluck hun!
Nooo im very far from London! I live near York.. As for venues we are very limited because alot of them dont accomodate for more than 250-300 people. Iv heard of Hilton, sounds great the one near me is quite far! Thanks, gud luck 2 u aswelll. Right im finishin work and going to watch Dear John :D Take care xx
in general, I think its not a good idea to get an outfit copied from someone other than the designer. it rarely turns out the way it looked from the original designer so unless you're prepared for that, I'd say look at what they have made themselves and choose from those designs.
I would especially hesitate to ask another big designer to copy an outfit from a fellow designer...they probably wouldnt do it for ethical reasons and in addition, be insulted. If you're in contact with Rani Emaan, they already have their own original and beautiful designs, why not go for one of those?
Fasadi it isnt rocket science think about these designers existed brides were still looking beautiful on their big day. If its a HSY outfit for example, Hassan Shehriyar doesnt sit there and make it himself. Hes just a consultant type figure who gives it to the same tailors most probably over in Pindi!
Its no headache asking a bridal shop in places like Pindi (bearing in mind they will have been designing bridal outfits for generations they wont just be a random ex doctor or wannabe gay designer) to replicate your dress and I personally have no issues with doing that.
If a designer isnt going to bother to return my calls or emails but still reckons he can charge me $6,000 for a suit then they really are deluded! Why should I sacrifice not being able to have an outfit that I want because of their negligence? I will utilise the benefits of Pakistan and get the same thing made another place.
In terms of Rani Emaan, I really like her outfits but I had my heart set on this particular white one for my walima. I will only be using Rani's services for my post wedding outfits and a Pindi tailor for the white one.
I know a guy who's dad designed my mothers bridal clothes (stunning champagne gold and red). They have been in the bridal work business for a very long time. So thats my guy!
It could be a huge gamble but I will be sure to post pics up if I do get it made for the verdict!