September First FREE Flower Girl Dress Giveaway!
Missed last event? Don't worry! The event restarts every other Monday.
So, it is not too late to share your story with us. You could still be the next winner of MyGirlDress.com Free flower girl dress giveaway event. All you need to do is share your story with us. Please read below for detail.
- Period: September 14th 2009 ~ September 28rd 2009
- How to apply: Please write your engagement story (if you are the bride) or the most special moment with your daughter (if you are the mother of the flower girl) at comments. We will pick one of the stories every Monday.
- For winner: We will give you one piece of your choice flower girl dress at mygirldress.com for free. The winner will get free shipping too. If you have more than one flower girl, we will give your first dress for free and give you a 10% discount coupon for the remainder of the dresses. * Please provide a real email address, so we can contact you if you win.
Hello all ay My girl dress! Here is my engagement story! My name is Sierra Temple, I live in Starkville, MS. My story is pretty simple, but it's also very special to me! I am majoring in Spanish at Mississippi State University. My fiance, Ben, does not speak a word of Spanish. However, I do try to practice around him for practice. One of the things I do is read to him in Spanish (even though he has no clue what I'm saying ;) So, the night of March 1, 2009, I read to him two chapters of 1 Corinthians. I randomly chose two chapters taht were short. I didn't realize until I was reading that I had chosen the famous Love Chapter. The last verse with roughly reads, "And these three things reamain, faith hope and love, but the greatest of these is Love."
ReplyDeleteWhen I finished, he told me that he learned a new phrase in Spanish. I was quite shocked! he asked if I wanted to hear it and of course I said "yes" Then he proceded to say that he couldn't remember it, but had it written down... (hmmmm) So he got his jacket on the floor and began to pull something out of his jacket pocket. I began to get nervous right about now! He awkwardly shuffled over in front of me, careful to stay on his knees, or knee rather. Then he said, "Casate conmigo" I didn't react. He asked if I understood, and I asked him to repeat it. Remember he speaks NO Spanish. he said again, "Casate conmigo" He asked a second time if I understood, and I then translated directly and in a shaking voice, "Marry yourself with me," He then laughed and opened a box to the most beautiful ring I have ever seen.
I of course said yes and he slid the ring on my hand. It was all so perfect, and comlpletely on the fly. It turns out he was just hanging onto the ring waiting for the right moment. He did great! The verse (1Corinthians 13:13)has seemed to follow us through our engagement, so I was so happy the way the proposal happened. We are getting married June 5 of 2010, and we cannot wait to enter into a lifetime of love with each other. It is my honor to become his wife.
Well, that's our story, thank you all for considering us!
sierra_peru@yahoo.com
Hi…
ReplyDeleteNow I can tell you an engagement story… or the wedding of my dreams… I can’t, I am not the one getting married. I can tell you a sad story or say how gifted my daughter is. I can tell you that I stop my career to have my daughter, live with my parents and help them, and my daughter is the most beautiful girl that doesn’t even look like me one bit. But it is not this either.
The reason that I would like to win this dress is to see my daughter walk down that aisle, take pictures with her aunt, new uncle and grandparents that she hasn’t see since she was 5, and finally have a family portrait of my daughter, me and my husband. I think this is the main reason! They say pictures are worth a thousand words, a picture to me shows art, beauty, love, and but most of a memory I can always treasure!
My ten-month old daughter Lily is a huge ball of energy. She’s just learning to walk and is getting into all sorts of mischief. Recently, I discovered Lily balanced precariously on a rocking chair, attempting to swing Tarzan-style from her nursery curtains!
ReplyDeleteShe is growing up so fast that there are many days when I ruefully wonder, “Where did my baby girl go?”
For me, nursing Lily to sleep is a moment that remains close to my heart. Even after she has fallen asleep, I often continue snuggling next to her, breathing in her exhaled dreams.
With the house quiet and the moon casting a gentle light through the windows, it feels as if the world stands still, and there is enough time for my baby and me. I treasure these moments the most, perhaps, because I realize they will soon fly away.
I’m planning an “Alice in the Wonderland” themed party to celebrate Lily’s first birthday in October. I think your “Baby V-Back Shantung Organza” would be perfect for the occasion!
Ruthie S.
ruthiema@gmail.com
My daughter has been in two weddings; once when she was 7 months old, and this past June just before she turned 5. Both times I ordered from mygirldress.com and both times I was delighted! Next June, 2010 she will walk down the isle again...of course in one of your dresses.
ReplyDeleteMadison is exactly what I imagined my little girl would be! She is independent, beautiful, loving, funny, smart and sassy! She loves to play dress-up and she loves to pretend that she is a princess. Madison loves what many girls love; dresses, dolls, shoes, make-up, clothes, dancing, gymnastics and so on. My little "girly" girl :)
Just a few weeks ago Madison started kindergarten...amazing how time flies. When she got on the bus for the first time, the tears began to well in my eyes. I was not crying because I was sad; I was crying because I was proud. Proud of this little girl, who was growing up and who was ready for her future. I was excited about the new experiences ahead of her and for her to learn and grow. Madison was ready and I knew I needed to be too.
When Madison came home from school that first day, she was elated! Stories of her new friends, teachers, activities, and yes...even homework. Together we sat and talked more about her day. About the bus, who she sat with at snack and even that her feet hurt since (as she stated) her shoes were "more for fashion, then for school". Again the tears began to well in my eyes. Madison looked at me and said, "You don't have to cry mommy, I can always get new shoes".
With that I laughed, kissed her cheeks, hugged her tightly, and realized that my little girl was all that I imagined she would be...and more!
Carol
caachaisson@yahoo.com
Hello
ReplyDeleteMy best friend is getting married May of 2010. We have been the best of friends for over 15 years. Her and her family always considered me as their daughter and sister and took me in to live with them for many years since my blood family had a substance abuse problem. I am now married and have a beautiful family and have 4 kids. I have two girls that are 12 and 4 and two twin boys that are 17 months old. The bride Lori had asked my whole family to be in the wedding and my 4 yr old to be the flower girl. I had told her yes but I didn't realize all the expenses it would be on my family especially my husband who is the only provider. I am a stay at home mom with my twin boys. Day care would be too expensive. I would really love to win the flower girl dress giveaway. It would be one dress less that I would have to purchase and I would really love for my kids to be in the wedding.
Thanks so much for considering us. Nadia
nadiachavez1@yahoo.com
I want to share with you how I met my fiancée, as well as our engagement story. I met my fiancée 2 ½ years ago at work. After several Mr. Wrong’s over the years, I knew from the moment I saw him that there was something different about this one. He had the most sincere smile. I seemed to run into him several times a week, even though we worked several floors apart and in completely different departments. I looked forward to these chance encounters on the elevator, in the hallway, or before/after work in the parking lot. So after a few months of this, one cold January morning we arrived at work at the same time. We walked in together and rode up in the elevator, talking the whole time. After he got off the elevator, I was smiling from ear to ear. So, I rode up to my floor and got to work. About 30 minutes later, I received an email from him. He stated that he felt incredibly rude for not introducing himself, and that he had been meaning to for quite awhile. We talked the whole day by email. That quickly led to an invitation to our first date. We went to an NBA game during one of the worst snow storms we had had in years. He drove 45 minutes to pick me up. He had his truck packed with blankets and other provisions in case we got stuck. The date went really well until after the game. As we were walking to the truck there were chunks of ice all over the parking garage. Being that he’s a soccer coach, he starts kicking some of them around as we are walking. I get the idea to be cute and act like I’m going to kick a huge chunk of ice. Only my pretend kick turned into a real kick. It hurt so bad, I wanted to cry, but I was NOT going to cry on my first date with this guy. The whole way home my foot is throbbing, and I still want to cry. We finally make it to my apartment, which is on the second floor. He walks me up there, every step I’m cringing with pain, but he has no idea. He goes to leave, and I get a hug. I was very disappointed he didn’t kiss me and very impressed at the same time. I knew after that night that he was the guy I was going to marry, not sure why, just something inside me. Everyone always told me you will just know when you meet the right one. I thought that was a bunch of bologna, but now I find myself telling people the same thing. Fast forward 2 ½ years later, we are at a Coldplay concert and he gets down on one knee and proposes. I don’t remember what he said, but I know I said “Yes!” He had been planning the engagement for months, he even had a surprise engagement/birthday party planned for us later on in the week. At one point he showed me a picture of my ring asking my opinion, but he told me it was a ring one of his friends bought for his fiancée, and I fell for the story! He also got my parents together and had dinner with them to ask for their blessing. This may not sound very out of the ordinary, but with divorced parents, this is amazing. My entire family, friends, and several co-workers knew about the engagement, and no one spilled the beans. So, now we are in the middle of planning our January 9th, 2010 wedding, that’s almost 3 years to the day of our first date! We are so excited and can’t wait for it to get here. Oh, and that throbbing toe on the first date….it was broken. I limped around for weeks, but it makes for a funny first date story. I look forward to sharing it with my kids and grandkids someday. Thanks for letting me share it with you.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Renissa Eaton
(the future Mrs. Brent Gatewood!!)
renissa.eaton@yahoo.com
I am a proud mother of my smart little 4 year old girl.
ReplyDeleteI have 2 boys and she is my only princess, smart, funny and beautiful and the most important thing is that she started kindergarten this year and she is 4 years old, she is my pride and joy.
My girl is special, 4 years now and every holiday, wedding and occasion she looks different and amazing, her dresses are special all the time because we buy them from “My Girl Dress” on line, she always look like a princess and always love to wear differently.
Two years from now, she is going to be a flower girl; my brother is getting married. With her curly hair and blue eyes she is going to WOW every one with one of “My Girl Dress” dresses.
My name is Ronnika Dunmore and I want to tell you about my little angel Kirshalyn Dunmore. She was a flowergirl in my cousin's wedding in March of 2008. This was her first time and she was so beautiful. I cried like it was my wedding she was in and my boyfriend leaned over to me with tears in his eyes as he watched her walk down the aisle and whispered in my ear, "start planning ours." I almost passed out. It was one of the best days in my life. Now she is preparing for her school coronation and this will be another day to remember. Thanks
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Hello, my name is Dezarae Andersen and I would like to share the most special moment for Alaina Jean. This is her 1st time to be in a wedding for her Aunt Rita. She has always been a favorite of her Aunts' and she so looking forward to be a princess for her wedding day. It is really hard to try to afford a dress in these economic times. My husband is the only one working in a 6 person household. We have four children together. Her Aunt is hoping that we can purchase a dress soon and I don't know how we are going to be able when bills are always coming. I don't want to disappoint her and when I seen your contest I can only hope for miracles. Her Aunt has picked a beautiful spaghetti strap lace organza dress that is perfect. There mother/grandmother will not be able to see them walk down the aisle but she would have been proud. We want to see both of them to enjoy this moment and to treasure for a lifetime. A dress from "My Girl Dress" will make the event complete.
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dezaraeandersen@yahoo.com
Part I (Nicolas/Angel Engagement)
ReplyDeleteMy fiancee and I had discussed getting married for some time before he actually popped the question. For the past 18 months we'd been in graduate school and had decided to think about marriage after we walked across the stage.
After graduation we promised each other a trip of a lifetime (at least to us it was). We left the day after his graduation for Paris, London, Sicily and Malta. Two weeks of bliss we figured. I just knew I'd come home with the man of my dreams as my fiance' and a rock on my hand to seal the deal. Unfortunately, that's not the way things panned out. Now grant it...we did have our fantasy vacation - and we had a fabulous time...but, every day I was constantly thinking "will this be the day.." and sure enough it wasn't.
When we were in Heathrow National airport heading back to the U.S from London; I finally asked him why he didn't do it. (Mind you by the last day I had an attitude because things didn't turn out the way I'd hoped). He responded that it just didn't feel right because he hadn't asked my parents nor had he had the opportunity to plan it just the way he wanted. The answer soothed my curiosity but, it still left me wondering..."why won't he just ask me already..."
We both had to come home to many disappointed loved one's, who just knew we were coming back ready to be hitched.
It wasn't until 2 months later that he did the unimaginable. He was ready.
Part II (Nicholas / Angel Engagement)
ReplyDeleteThe morning of July 18th, he told me to clear my afternoon and evening because we had plans. That was an immediate red flag because he never plans anything. So I gracefully obliged and proceeded with my Saturday morning plans...but, something told me to go get my nails done. When I returned from the nail salon he told me to pack two outfits - one casual, the other dressy. A few hours later we got in the car and headed North to D.C. (we live about 15 minutes south of the city). Once we arrived at our destination he valet parked the car and we arrived at the brand new "W" Hotel in Washington. The hotel wasn't even a week old and here we are about to check in. Once we arrived in our room the phone rang...the voice on the other end of the phone said "Mr. Walker, your driver is ready to drop you off at dinner." We arrive at dinner where we had a fabulous Italian meal. Afterwards, we headed back to the hotel and that when he told me that we had reservations for massages at the Bliss Spa. At this I'm totally shocked and amazed because he has never done anything like this. After an hour an a half of pampering we get back to the room just long enough for him to tell me that I have 45 minutes until we need to be at our next appointment.
So quite naturally I get up and proceed to getting dressed. At 10pm we stepped off the elevator where a gentleman was standing waiting for us. He asked "Are you Mr. Walker?" Nick responded yes and the mas as me for my name. I looked at Nick to make sure everything was ok...and once he nodded I told him my name is Angel. He then asked me to follow him and he escorted me to this roped off area with red carpet on the first floor of the W Hotel.
I proceeded and was stunned to find a room completely illuminated by candlelight. Their were tall candles on the ground in front of this floor to ceiling mirror and champagne, chocolate and the furniture and floors were completely draped with rose petals.
I was speechless...I couldn't believe my eyes and I couldn't believe it was all for me.
He sat me down and the gentleman who escorted us asked if we'd like a bottle of champagne...I abruptly said yes..and smiled! He left us to ourselves and that's when it happened. Nick asked me how he did and how had I enjoyed my day. I told him everything was amazing and I just couldn't believe how much time he put into planning all this. He then said "Well, I have something else for you." He pulled out a white box and got down on one knee and said something like this:
"When we first started dating, I told you that I wanted my next relationship to my last. Well, this is it. I want to share my life with you. I want us to grow old together and have babies. I know with you by my side I'll be successful. So...will you marry me." I immediately said yes and was so elated that the day had finally come. When he sat beside me we kissed and I must of had a delayed response because the whole time afterwards I was trying not to cry. When I didn't think I could fight back my tears any longer - I turned my back to him to tell myself "get it together Angel...don't cry." He was instantly irritated that I'd turned my back to him and was like "...ok...this was not the response I was going for..." I told him he hadn't done anything wrong - I was just trying not to cry. He told me it was alright...and tears just started pouring from my eyes.
That was my fairytale engagement story!
Hello, I am enlightened to tell my engagement story and even express how it's been a joy for my daughter (our flower girl) as well.
ReplyDeleteIn order to tell how I feel blessed I must start from the beginning. I was in a relationship 4 years back that was devastating. I was verbally degraded and belittled. I continued to be a good mate, hoping that goodness would shine through. It didn't so I thought it be best to move on and leave with some dignity and the best thing....my twins (boy and girl). After that for a 1 year or so, I remained focused on being the ideal mom, and most of all being good/loving myself. I realized that I deserved to be happy and worked on uplifting myself. To some degree I am grateful to the children's father for helping me see the beauty in loving yourself...and being grateful when life brings you something good.
This is where Ben comes into the picture! I seen him various times because our children went to the same child care facility. He would say, "how are you today?," or "you sure look lovely today" or "you are beautiful". To be quite honest I had noticed him...he was very handsome, but I was so focused on peace of mind, that I thought it would pass and thought nothing more of it. BOY WAS I WRONG! He didn't let up! Which was very flattering; he would even ask the owner about me. Just to let you know I was ready for whatever life had in store. I told myself if and when I dated again I wanted someone who was willing to respect me fully, and love my children and I fully. Well guess what one day he finally asked if he could call me sometime, he was looking for a friend and wanted to be a friend to me as well. He even made mentioned that we could go to the park and let our children play together, go to library ect. As I look back giving him my phone number was the best decision I have ever made. About 6-7 months after we start being friends/dating he spent time with my children for the first time, when it was time to call it a night my son and daughter (flower girl) got a little teary eyed about him leaving. I was saddened but his response was to kneel down on the ground with them, tell them it was okay and he planned on being around for awhile and they had nothing to cry about! My heart just melted, and to my surprise he stopped by their class room the next day at the child care to make sure they were okay. My children were excited to tell me that he came to see them that day.
It was apparent then and has remained that I have been blessed with an awesome gift, him! I have not only experienced the feeling of admiration and love, but my children have reaped the benefits also. It's been a couple years now and together we have overcome nursing a elderly mother, deaths of a loved ones, and most recently the death of his mother. In life at times you are faced with adversity, and I know that with him, I can face anything!!! It is without question that when asked would I be his wife, I undoubtibly said YES! 2010 here we come!
Thanks "My Girl Dress" for reading my story!
Tomara Oliver
(The future Mrs. Harvey)
educateddiva2004@yahoo.com
It has been 7 days since my initial email was sent to my girl dress regarding an authorization number for an exchange. I have not heard back from the return or customer service. In addition, I left messages but no one ever calls back. What kind of customer service do you have? If you don't intend on responding to your customers, please include on your website that all sales are final, no exchanges/returns. Then I would not have wasted my time.
ReplyDeleteI ordered two dresses both size 4. The size for one of the dresses was actually "Size 3-4" on the label which is too small for my daughter. Our special occasion is in the next week or so, I really need to have this exchange completed and a dress by this date. If you don't intend on responding say so, I will stop wasting my time. This is the worst customer service in the history of customer service.
Dear Customer
ReplyDeleteWe are very sorry that you are not satisfied with our customer service. Please provide your email address so we can check our email server. We have checked all our emails to find if we haven't reply any email regarding for return authorization number. So far, we haven't found any email yet. If you have your email you have spent 7 days ago, please forward to us.
Thank you.
Also, we are letting you know that we have Never deleted customer's post on our blog. It could possibly the session problem with your PC and the our blog server which is blogger.com. But We are truly saying we do not delete our customer's post even if it is bad review.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
I'm curious re: the outcome of the September free giveaway.
ReplyDeleteDid I miss the post? Thusfar, I have not seen any results?
I had been waiting to purchase my dress, because (a) I wanted to see if I won :) and (b) I noticed that you provide a 10% coupon to all sumbitters.
Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteWho won the Free Flower girl dress form September 28th??? There is no post???
ReplyDeleteWe have been waiting to order a dress from your sight since you NEVER announced who won the September 28, 2009 contest. What is going on?
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