*~*Lizby's Fairy Tale Wedding PJ/TR*~* - Day Seven FINALLY

[Lizby]

Since I enjoy reading everyone else's PJs and trip reports I thought I would start my own PJ. Let me start by introducing myself...my name is Liz and I am new to DIS but I am in love with it already! I have already learned so much from reading posts on here and the excitement over everyone's weddings/honeymoons/vow renewals is so infectious! :rotfl:

My DF, Tim, and I will be together for five years on September 10. I am still in disbelief that we will be together for half a decade since it seems like we just started dating. :rolleyes: We met through an online dating service. I was 18 and he was 20 and we were basically just on there for fun and to see who from our town was also there (we went to the same high school but had never met--it was a big school!) I was mostly just a "lurker" on the site and didn't talk to anyone since I wasn't really trying to find a someone special. I didn't answer most messages that people sent me, but for some reason I wrote back to Tim and we made a date and the rest is history! We always say we must be soulmates to have found each other out of the millions of people who are online. :love:

DF and I knew just over a year into our relationship that we wanted to get married. We went and looked at rings and I picked out a beautiful one by Tacori. He said that I would have to wait for it and boy did I!! I knew that he went back a few months later and bought it since he teased me constantly about it. He even blindfolded me one night and had me try the ring on for size before he got a diamond for it! I was going crazy with the anticipation! He would always tell me that he had the ring but I wasn't ever going to get it when I was expecting it...it would never be on my birthday, Christmas, or our anniversary. Meanwhile friends of ours who had started dating around the same time as us started getting engaged and there was the constant questioning from everyone we knew about when our time would be. I was really starting to feel like it might never happen and he would keep the ring hidden in his safe for the rest of our lives when......THE BIG DAY CAME!

It was our four year anniversary and we were going out to dinner to celebrate. We were running late as usual and we pulled out of the driveway when he said "oh I just have to stop at the neighbor's house to look at these trees he planted in the back field." (We used to spend a lot of time sitting in his car talking and gazing at the stars in this neighbor's field when we first started dating - it is a very special spot for us.) I was a little annoyed since we were going to be late to the restaurant just so he could look at some trees but I said it was alright. We drove up their long driveway and then he parked back by their barn and got out of the truck. He opened the door for me and told me to come out in the field with him. I didn't see any trees and I thought he might be up to something, but this was our anniversary so he couldn't possibly be doing what I hoped he might do, right??? WRONG! :yay:

We got a few steps out into the field when suddenly he turned around and got down on one knee and in an adorable, nervous voice he said that he loved me and asked if I would marry him. Then he tried to put the ring on my right hand (lol he was SO nervous, as if I might actually say no!) and I kept asking if he was serious because he always teased me about it and said never, ever on our anniversary! But, he was serious so of course I said YESSSSS!!! :dance3: Then we were hugging and crying and it was just so wonderful being in this very special spot on a beautiful September day holding the person I love more than anyone, knowing that we would be getting married and spending the rest of our lives together! :hug: Everyone was thrilled to find out that we finally got engaged after four years and then the questions began about when would the wedding be, where would it be, who's invited, etc.

Big decisions! This is where I will pick up later on. I hope you enjoyed hearing the beginning of our story as much as I loved telling it! Here's a couple pictures of my ring:

From the top
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Ring-Top.jpg

From the side
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Ring-Side.jpg

Here's a picture of us the day we got engaged
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Us.jpg

[Lizby]

So back to those all important questions of when, where, and who! DF and I originally wanted to get married in Disney. I have been there many times and we've taken two trips there together. The last time we were there in Jan. '05 we were on the monorail going past the Wedding Pavilion and we were saying how it would be so amazing to get married in Disney and it would be an awesome story to tell our kids! I kept it in mind and then after we got engaged in Sept. '06 I looked into it a little bit. We both still really loved the idea, but he wanted to elope in Disney and I didn't, and there was the issue of his grandma. She is 85 years old and traveling to FL isn't really an option at this point. We decided to get married at home and then have our honeymoon in Disney, so that she would be able to see us get married. DF and I picked July 4, 2008 as our date and I booked the church and the photographer and had appointments to meet with people for the cake and catering. The church is where he went as a kid and I go there every Sunday now - the pastor is wonderful and I was really looking forward to having him marry us! My FMIL and I started writing out the guest list and it came to 125+ people. Now I know that many brides on this board have had many more guests at their weddings and that is wonderful! However, DF and I felt terrified at the idea of getting married in front of all those people. I was also noticing that I was getting this feeling of dread every time I booked something else for the wedding and I was really unhappy with the whole situation. :guilty: I mentioned something to DF and he said he felt the same way! Suddenly I realized that this is supposed to be OUR day, and (hopefully) it will only come once so it should be done the way that we want. That night I went online to look at the Disney weddings again and that just sealed the deal. The original wedding is off and we are getting married at 10 a.m. on July 4, 2008 at Sea Breeze Point! :cloud9: We did compromise on the eloping idea and now only immediate family will be invited (10 people total, including us). I feel bad that his grandma will not get to see it, but we are going to have a big celebration when we get home for everyone else who wasn't at the actual wedding.

[hmgolden]

Everything sounds great so far. Your engagement story is so sweet, and I love your ring. A Tacori ring was on my list of possibilities :)

[IloveChip]

Lizby your dress and your ring are soooooo pretty! He did a great job picking out the ring... My FH did a little sneaky trick to get my ring size. He bought me a ring that fits on both my right and left ring finger and one day he was trying it on all his fingers and I was like what are you doing? He said he was just seeing if the ring looked better on him. I said no silly, it is a girls ring. And he was like oh yea.. That is true and gave the ring back. Then he went to a jewelers and sized the engagement ring off of what ring my ring fit on his hand... Very creative and very sneaky..I can not wait to read more on your PJ!!! Congratulations and happy planning!

[Lizby]

Ok, I have had a change of heart, so pretty much discount the dress and flower posts from before. I am going with a different dress and flowers but they are going to be beautiful! I am going with a satin A-line dress from David's Bridal with red flowers embroidered on it (perfect for a Fourth of July wedding, right?!)

The dress
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Dress2-Front.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Dress2-Side.jpg

I don't have any pictures of the back, but I will post them when I do. I love it! Thank you to everyone who helped me decide between this dress and another that was gorgeous, but just not for me.

Since my dress is white and red, I am going to try to use these colors throughout the wedding. This is the bouquet I am thinking of using, if it is not too expensive to substitute calla lilies for some roses. The picture is very small; the bouquet had red roses and white calla lilies tied with a white bow. I found this bouquet posted by LUVTGR on an old thread and I just love it!

The bouquet
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/bouquet.jpg

Here is the suit that DF and his brothers (his best men) will wear. It is from Carolyn Allen's. DF will wear a red bow tie and his brothers will wear white bow ties. He is refusing to wear a jacket at this point because it will be very hot, so we will see how that works out. I am not opposed to that, as long as he still looks appropriately dressed.

The guys' outfits
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Boys.jpg

I also saw a very beautiful dress the other day that I thought would be perfect for my MOH, but I can't find a picture of it. It is red, strapless, tea-length, and has some sparkles on the bodice.

That's it for now...I will update when I have more to add!

[Belle1981]

Lizby- Great PJ so far I can't wait to hear more!!!!

[Glorydaz]

welcome Liz and congrats!! everything looks fabulous..including your dress (dresses??!!) :rotfl: seriously, I completely understand the dress dilemma...I was also a "two" dress bride as are many of us here! looking forward to reading more :surfweb: ..

Michelle :cloud9:

[disneybride816]

i love the red color scheme, so romantic!!:thumbsup2

[MeeshKapeesh]

I'm lovin it!! Red's my color TOO!

[Lizby]

Thank you for all of your nice comments everyone! It is so nice to get positive feedback :hug: MeeshKapeesh - I guess great minds think alike, right? lol! :rotfl:

Yesterday I went back to David's Bridal and tried the dress on once more just to be absolutely sure it is *the one*. It definitely is :love: I didn't want to take it off and I just couldn't stop smiling when I was wearing it. :cloud9: I also tried on a bunch of different veils, including a beautiful white one with a thick ribbon edge. I loved that one but it was all in my face and I thought it took away from the dress. I wound up getting a fingertip length veil that is plain except for a little beading on the scalloped edges (which also matches my dress!)

I also wanted to say that I had a very nice experience with David's Bridal...I know there have been some mixed reviews of it on this board, but I liked it. I had one sales girl the very first time I went to look at dresses that I wasn't really crazy about, but the one I had when I picked this dress was super sweet and not pushy at all. I guess it just depends who you get.

So anyways, here are pictures of me with the dress and veil I got. I'm also posting a picture of the back.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/MeinDress.jpg


There is a big black mark on this picture because there was another bride-to-be in the background and I didn't want to post her on the internet.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/MeinDressBack.jpg

[jasonandlisa]

You're just glowing with happiness in that dress! It's definitely "the one". Congratulations on finding it! I'm looking forward to hearing more about your plans. :)

[Lizby]

We are going to a wedding for one of DF's close friends in two days, so I have wedding fever! I just had to make a post to try to ease it a little. I figured I would write down the specifics of our wedding, since I haven't posted most of them yet and the others are buried in mountains of text!

Where: Sea Breeze Point
Coordinator: Tanis (I'm so excited about this because of all the wonderful things I have read about her on here!) :yay:
Officiant: Reverend Jack Day
Photographer: Randy Chapman
Hair/Makeup: Ana from Beaute Speciale

Also, I know I have been a little indecisive about the whole dress situation :upsidedow but I just have to say I LOVE my new dress. I can't wait to wear it and I get so excited whenever I think about it! :love:

I think we are very lucky because we get to stay at Disney for over two weeks! We arrive on July 2, get married on the 4th, and stay until the 18th! My aunt was nice enough to give us her timeshare for a week so that is a free week (especially with the park passes included in the wedding package!) We will be staying the rest of the time at Port Orleans French Quarter.

When we get back we are going to have a big party to celebrate. I am thinking of just doing simple invitations on card stock with a bride & groom Mickey and Minnie at the top. I don't want anything too fancy for a casual backyard BBQ. Oooh I am so excited now! I can't wait to go to Disney!!! :cheer2:

[oneyodafan]

Your plans sound lovely! And I love that dress, my SIL has the same one. It's sooo gorgeous!

What else you have planned?

[shasess]

Great PJ....I love your dress and your ring...soooo pretty!!!

[TamTab]

Love the PJ so far and I love your dress. Everything looks like it's coming together so nicely.

[DisneySweetie]

I love that dress. I actually tried it on myself. It's so beautiful. My color scheme would only allow for me to get the all white version. But the red version is the best one. I think you look great in that gown and I can't wait to hear about the other details.

[Lizby]

Aww thanks for all of the wonderful comments on my dress everyone! It is really nice to get positive feedback on it! :banana:

I know our wedding is still a while away, but I got this idea in my head yesterday and wound up making my MOH's bouquet. :flower3: I was going to get her one of the flower wands with three roses from Disney. The website said the cost was $45 dollars (which is still way better than the $125 for a regular bridesmaid's bouquet!) But, I thought I could make it just as nice out of silk flowers for cheaper and then she could have it forever.

So I took a ride up to Michaels and bought some red roses, white roses, thick white ribbon, and sheer, sparkley white ribbon. It took me about an hour and I had a bouquet made for her! It really wasn't hard at all. Here's some pictures of it. I am happy with the way it turned out and thrilled because it only cost me $24.56! What do you all think?

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/MaidBouquet2.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Maidbouquet3.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/MaidBouquet.jpg

[MeeshKapeesh]

I love the bouquet!! Very simple, yet elegant, Cheap and they won't die! I need to stop by Michael's soon =)

Keep it coming!

[Lizby]

Today is exactly nine months until our DFTW!!! :dance3: A lot of the other teachers at school have found out that we are getting married in Disney and everyone is so excited, which makes me even more excited! As far as planning goes, we booked our flights yesterday and I am going with MOH to David's on Saturday to pick out her dress. I've been playing with my veil, trying to figure out where I want it placed. Here's a couple pics. I like it kind of low on the back of my head the best, so it still shows my hair (I am paying to have it styled, you might as well see it!) I know it will look better with my dress but just bear with me for now in my school clothes :cutie:

From the back
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Me-1.jpg

From the side
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Me2.jpg

This is kind of what I want my hair to look like (minus all the flyaways...it was the end of the day, give me a break! :rotfl:) I want it to look curly, soft, and natural. I will post possible hairstyles I have been looking at later.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Me3-1.jpg

[shasess]

I love your hairstyle. Very pretty!

[Lizby]

So today I was thinking about flowers for the wedding. Specifically, my bouquet and possibly having flowers in my hair. I am trying to decide what to do, since my dress is white with red flowers on the upper half (you can see pics of it on the first page.) Firstly, I have been thinking about having red roses and white calla lilies in my bouquet. Here is a picture I just found on here today:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/SmBouquet.jpg

I do like this bouquet a lot, but I am wondering if there is something I might like better. Should I match the flowers to my dress? My MOH is probably wearing a red dress and she is carrying the red and white bouquet I posted above. I guess you could say red is our wedding color. I am toying with the option of having gerbera daisies instead of the roses and callas. Also, I like the tussy mussy bouquet (I think the holder is so neat and would make a nice keepsake.) I would just substitute red roses in for the white roses.

I also saw this bouquet on here today that I *love*:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/SMBouquet2.jpg

My question is whether or not the pink flowers would look silly with my dress. I know I can substitute red roses and whatnot, but I really like the look of it in pink. Do you all think it would look bad with my dress? I feel like my dress makes such a statement on its own that I don't want to take away from it.

The other thing I have been pondering is possibly having flowers in my hair. I have been looking at tiaras and combs but nothing is striking my fancy. I found this picture of a hairstyle with little pearl clusters in her hair that I thought was pretty:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Prettyhair.jpg

I haven't been able to find anything like that yet (or the similar-sized flower pins that you can place throughout the hairstyle). If anyone knows where I could look, please let me know! I also think fresh flowers would be very pretty. I just don't know what type to use. I was thinking maybe white spray roses...I know I definitely don't want baby's breath or anything like that. Has anyone reading this worn flowers in their hair for their wedding? I would love to see some pictures! The other issue is that it will be very hot and I am afraid of them wilting before the day is over. Suggestions are welcome!!! :)

I think I would like to have my hair styled like the picture above, just with it all up instead of halfway down. I love the loose, flowy look it has!

[caryndisneydiva]

i would go with the red roses/calla's they look beautiful and will complement your dress well!

[4luvofthemouse]

We have them same dress!!! I absolutely love it!
I actually bought the veil that you have on in the first pic, don't think I'm going to wear it though. I just bought it because it of the white rhinestones on it look like Mickey heads...:rotfl:

I would definately stick with the red flowers. I was playing around with different flower colors but nothing seemed to work except the red.
Plus it will work really well with your wedding colors and everything else you have picked out!
If you add the calla's it will really make your flowers stand out , while complimenting your dress.

[Kristen14]

I agree, stick with the red flowers. The calla lilly bouquet is gorgeous!

[Lizby]

Thank you for the advice everyone! I guess I will stick with red & white flowers after all. I know that's really the right choice...it's just so easy to get sidetracked by all of the other beautiful flowers out there! :cutie:

Does anyone have any ideas about wearing flowers in my hair? Has anyone done this? I don't want them to wilt in the heat and not look nice. Any ideas where I could buy little flower or pearl pins for my hair?

[caryndisneydiva]

Thank you for the advice everyone! I guess I will stick with red & white flowers after all. I know that's really the right choice...it's just so easy to get sidetracked by all of the other beautiful flowers out there! :cutie:

Does anyone have any ideas about wearing flowers in my hair? Has anyone done this? I don't want them to wilt in the heat and not look nice. Any ideas where I could buy little flower or pearl pins for my hair?

i just saw several different types of hair jewelry at hobby lobby in the wedding section! i'm sure these would be easy to make as well...all you'd have to do would be to buy those tiny little flowers that they sell in the craft store bridal section, cut them off their stems and attach them to bobby/hair pins!

[Ticky Toria 78]

Congratulations, your dress is lovely! Your plans are coming along nicely, can't wait to read more :surfweb:

You might be able to get some hair pins e.t.c. from ebay, I got some pearl pins from there. My bridesmaid had pins from Claire's accessories which were lovely too.

PS - Tanis co-ordinated our wedding day and she is lovely!

[honey2741]

I am enjoying reading your story and can't wait to hear more! I especially loved the pictures of the bouquet you made for your MOH. If you didn't tell me the bouquet was not real flowers, I wouldn't have known:rotfl: . Thanks for sharing...I definately have to go to Michaels. More cost effective, I will probably do this for my bridesmaids and just purchase a real bouquet for my MOH. Congrats! :cheer2:

[Lizby]

We have them same dress!!! I absolutely love it!
I actually bought the veil that you have on in the first pic, don't think I'm going to wear it though. I just bought it because it of the white rhinestones on it look like Mickey heads...:rotfl:
That's so cool! I just love that dress...I love how unique it is! Are you planning on wearing a different veil now or just skipping it?

all you'd have to do would be to buy those tiny little flowers that they sell in the craft store bridal section, cut them off their stems and attach them to bobby/hair pins!
Caryn, I can tell you are big on do-it-yourself projects! :thumbsup2 I'll take a look at Michaels and see what I can do. I'm not sure I have the patience though! :rotfl:

Congratulations, your dress is lovely! Your plans are coming along nicely, can't wait to read more :surfweb:

You might be able to get some hair pins e.t.c. from ebay, I got some pearl pins from there. My bridesmaid had pins from Claire's accessories which were lovely too.

PS - Tanis co-ordinated our wedding day and she is lovely!
Thank you so much! I am searching around on e-bay to see if I can find something good. I am so excited to have Tanis after all of the great things I have read about her!

I especially loved the pictures of the bouquet you made for your MOH. If you didn't tell me the bouquet was not real flowers, I wouldn't have known:rotfl: .
You have no idea how great that is to hear! I want her flowers to look good, not like cheap fake ones. I'm glad you like them!!! :cutie:

[Lizby]

I have been thinking for a while now about what to get DF as a wedding gift. He does not want a ring because he is an electrician and he could be electrocuted if he wore it to work. His father and grandfather didn't have rings either (also electricians) and he wants to continue the tradition. So, I have been looking for an alternative. Thank you SO much to everyone who helped me figure this out in a separate post. :cutie: I have decided to get him a Disney pocketwatch. I am going to have "Until our hands grow old" engraved on it, along with our wedding date. (It is from a line in a song that is very special to us.) Here is the watch:

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/dsp_mmpocket6.jpg

I don't have the watch yet, but will have it within a few days. I'll let you know how it looks in person. I am so excited about this! I feel it is something special that will remind him of our special day for years to come and will hopefully be passed on to our children. :hug:

[Lizby]

DF ordered my wedding band!!! :hyper: (He actually ordered it a week ago on 11/12, I just haven't gotten around to posting it.) It is a platinum Tacori ring that matches my engagement ring. It has the diamonds around the edge halfway around the ring, and the underside has a design engraved on it. It is so beautiful! Here's a picture of the ring with the diamonds all the way around.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/WeddingBand2.jpg

In other news, there was a problem with the watch I previously posted. The E-Bay seller told me after I bought it that there was something wrong with the movement, so she refunded my money. So now this is the watch I am now giving to DF (I think it is nicer anyway):

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Watch.jpg

I just got it in the mail today and it is beautiful! Now I just have to get it engraved. I also received the hair vine I ordered. It is really pretty. It is flexible so it can be worn as a tiara or weaved in your hair somehow. I'll have it in my hair. The faux pearls in it match the pearl earrings and necklace I will be wearing. I was playing around with it today and here's a pic of what it will roughly look like (but much nicer!) :upsidedow

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/HairVine2.jpg

[caryndisneydiva]

i really lilke the pocket watch! it's so nice! it was nice of that ebay seller to be so honest with you instead of just ripping you off!

[Lizby]

I just ordered my shoes for the wedding! :woohoo: I was only considering ones with very low heels...I just don't do well in them. I didn't really like any of the bridal flats so I was looking more at sandals. I was trying to decide between two pairs but I decided that the flip flop style shoes would be more comfortable and I would be way more likely to wear them again. I can't wait for them to arrive!

The shoes I ordered:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Shoes2.jpg




The shoes I was considering but decided against (they might be a possibility if the other ones are no good when I get them.) Do you think I made the right choice?
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Shoes-no.jpg

[MeowGoddes]

The flip flops are darling! I could definitely see one wearing those for other occasions too! My only concern would be possible flapping noise while walking? Brides who've worn flip flops... help me out here?

Otherwise those other ones are super cute too, but I would add some sparkily stuff to the top to make them pop, sequines or jewels are somethin'.

[OhioGrumpyGirl]

I love the hair-vine thing!!!
And the flip-flops too. I'm going crazy trying to find the right shoes. I don't do well in heels unless they are the think chunky ones, but I don't want flats. I don't know what I'll do.........I only have 78 days to figure it out!!!!!!!

[myprincessgirlisa]

liz!!!!!

your rings are SOOO pretty!!!

I love the shoes too...you dont want to be limping on your big day!!

your dress is beautiful!! the red is just right!! very pretty on you!!

the pocket watch is very cool for DF...glad you found one!

the flower wand is perfect....i think you made a good chioce to make it..now she can play with it after the wedding in dress up!!!

2 weeks in wdw!!! you lucky girl!!!!

congrats & keep us posted!!

[caryndisneydiva]

i think the flippies are perfect! in one of your first posts you posted a pic of you and your df and you're wearing flops! also, for a summer wedding, you'll want something comfortable and not confining! especially in florida!!!

[Raspberry Bubbles]

Love the flip flops! :)

[Lizby]

My shoes came today!!! They are great! :)

[Lizby]

Well, DF went and picked up my wedding ring on Monday, 12/17! I was surprised, because it wasn't supposed to be in until January. It is beautiful. :love: The engraving on the bottom half looks great and I almost like that part better than the top half with the diamonds! The band looks really nice with my e-ring. Now I just have to get the e-ring rhodium plated right before the wedding so it is as shiny and new looking as the wedding band. I can't get a good picture of it, so the website one I posted earlier will have to do.

In other news I returned the flip flops that I had picked out earlier because I felt like the thong part pulled my skin and I could tell they were going to be painful after wearing them all day (I am really sensitive to things like that.) So I decided to go with a real pair of flip flops (no one will see them anyways since I have a long dress.) They are SO comfortable! I ordered them from the Flojos website and they wound up being only like $17. I bought little rhinestones to glue on them, but the straps have a pretty sparkle to them already so I decided to leave them as is. Here's a pic:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/WeddingShoes.jpg

They are definitely not the fanciest shoes, but I know I will definitely wear them again and I won't be suffering in them on my wedding day, which is very important to me.

I've also been looking at different hairstyles. I really like this one...DF thinks it's too fussy and says something simpler would look better but it's my hair and I'll do what I want! It's just an option for now anyways.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Hair3.jpg

I would use my hair vine in place of the clip she has and I'm thinking I might want it a bit higher so there is room for my veil. Another possibility is a style like Disneyheaven had for her wedding. It is beautiful! I might do something in between hers and the above picture.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Hair11-1.jpg

Also, I know I have hemmed and hawed over the bouquet issue, but I found one I really like. It doesn't have the callas in it, but I like it better this way. It is red roses with seeded eucalyptus around the edges (one of my favorite greens.) I would probably get a sheer white ribbon around the stems instead of the burgundy though. It will really depend how much Disney Floral is going to charge me to do this bouquet instead of one of the standards since it's an intimate wedding, but if it's reasonable I'll have this bouquet:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Bouquet3-1.jpg

Last but not least, I've been talking to DF about his clothing situation. He really doesn't want to wear a jacket since it will be very hot and I don't really want to force him because I don't want him keeling over from heatstroke or anything! So we are thinking of buying black pants, white shirts, and vests of some kind for him and his brothers to wear. He is worried he will look too much like a waiter if he wears a vest without a jacket. What do you all think? I guess it's a possibility, but if he has a nice vest with a pattern of some kind on it it won't be too bad. If anyone knows of any other dress shirt alternatives I would love to hear them! We figured it would be more practical to buy the outfits (since they're not wearing fancy tuxes), so they can wear them in the future and we're not just throwing money away on rentals. Opinions anyone?

[caryndisneydiva]

on the whole shirt/jacket issue...i totally understand that he doesn't want to wear a jacket, it'll be super hot. why don't you think about them wearing a really nice white shirt (they make those fun textured ones) and a tie like this. my df is wearing one...

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q184/caryncraig/1439_1JPG.jpg

that way it's still dressy, but he won't be super hot and sweaty!

[Lizby]

Merry Christmas Everyone!!! :grouphug: I hope everyone's day was as wonderful as mine. There is nothing like spending the day with the people you love! :love:

I am really excited today because FMIL and FFIL got DF and I the wedding ears for Christmas! I know many people on here have them already, but it is so awesome to have my own pair! DF is being a very good sport about the whole thing and says he's going to wear his the entire time we're in Disney. His only concern is getting them there on the plane since they are kind of bulky. Here's a pic of us in our ears (it is blurry...I got a new digital camera and FMIL was having trouble figuring out how to work it.)
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Bs.jpg

In other news, I am going with MOH tomorrow or Thursday to David's Bridal to help pick out her dress! I can't wait!

Good night all...enjoy the rest of the holiday :cloud9:

[Lizby]

We went shopping for MOH's dress! She went there looking for a tea length dress and wound up choosing a floor length pick-up skirt and strapless top which she is thrilled with. Both are in black and she will be wearing an apple red sash around her waist. I know black isn't a traditional bridesmaid's dress color, but it really didn't matter too much to me. I just want her to be happy and feel comfortable in what she's wearing. She was able to buy the skirt at the store, but the top and sash had to be ordered. They should arrive mid-February. Here's a pic of what our dresses will look like together (the color is off...the detailing on my dress and her sash are actually the same color.):

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Girls2.jpg

While we were at David's Bridal, I decided to ask about exchanging my dress because I decided I don't want the train anymore. The manager kind of gave me an attitude and said all sales are final. I explained that I know of many women who have been able to exchange their dresses there. Then she got on the computer and said that it has been over 90 days since I bought the dress (by like two weeks! :headache: ) and she could only do an even exchange within 90 days. She told me to call customer service and have them okay the exchange. No one answered when I called customer service though, so I have to call back. It really seemed like she could make the exchange without giving me the runaround, since she at first wasn't willing to work with me at all, then said they could actually do exchanges within 90 days. The rules seemed pretty arbitrary. Did anyone else have this problem exchanging something at David's?

I have finally decided what the boys are going to wear. They are going to wear black dress pants, white dress shirts, and DF will have red suspenders and a black bowtie, while his brothers will have black suspenders and red bowties. DF LOVES suspenders and they are his favorite thing to wear when he has to dress up, so I thought that would be a good way to personalize his outfit.

Lastly, next week we make our ADR's!!! I think we are going to try for Cinderella's Royal Table for the night before the wedding (or O'Hana if we can't get it) and Chef Mickey's for lunch after the wedding. I noticed that I haven't heard on anyone on this board have a rehearsal/wedding dinner at Cindy's place. Is this just because it books up so quickly or is it not the best place for it? There are only 8 of us, so size isn't really a big issue.

[caryndisneydiva]

i returned stuff to davids, but it wasn't as easy as i would have hoped. they gave me a big problem about my veil, but i just exchanged it for 2 more veils...which i don't need, but that's another story. you just have to get kind of um, not so nice, with them and they'll do it eventually. there were several girls in there trying dresses on when i went in, i felt like they didn't want those new customers to know how unaccomodating they are. i would take it back again, maybe with someone with you and talk to the manager. they are being difficult. oh, my stuff was returned after the 90 day mark as well...hth.

[Goldeelox9]

I love your rings? Is your Engagement Ring Platnium also?

[Lizby]

I love your rings? Is your Engagement Ring Platnium also?
Thank you so much!!! :cloud9: Yes, both rings are platinum. DF kicked himself many times over for not buying the wedding band when he bought the engagement ring because the price went WAY up!

[Bostonbride6292008]

Hey your wedding is two days before mine! I will be sure to look for you when I am there!

[Lizby]

Hey your wedding is two days before mine! I will be sure to look for you when I am there!

That is so exciting! I will have to pass by the Wedding Pavilion to see your wedding on the 6th!

[Lizby]

We are officially less than 180 days out!!! :yay: We were finally able to make our dining reservations yesterday. I got up bright and early and was on the phone with Disney Dining literally the minute they opened. We will be going to Cinderella's Royal Table the night before the wedding for our "rehearsal" dinner. The wedding itself is at 10 a.m., so I thought a nice lunch would be better than waiting for dinner. We all want to wear our wedding attire out to eat, and I know no one is going to stay dressed up all day long. I am still undecided about whether I will wear my wedding dress or just a simple white dress I am going to buy for the rest of the wedding day. Anyways, we will be having lunch at The Wolfgang Puck Cafe in Downtown Disney. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the only place where you can't wear your dress is inside the four parks, right? I hope I will be able to wear it in Downtown Disney (if that's what I decide to do).

Other than that, we have ADR's for Coral Reef, 50's Primetime Cafe, Trail's End Restaraunt, Crystal Palace, Tutto Italia, and Chef Mickey's. I am really excited about all of the places we picked and can't wait to try the food!

One last thing...I don't think I'll be wearing the hair vine after all. When MOH and I went to David's Bridal I saw a really beautiful tiara that I wanted (but it was $100!!). So when I came home I looked on E-Bay and found one I liked even better for $15! It arrived last week and I really love it. It looks good with my jewelry. Here's a pic:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Tiara2.jpg

I think I am also going to try to get a couple small hair pins with red jewels on them to place throughout the back of my hair to pick up the red from my dress.

[caryndisneydiva]

We are officially less than 180 days out!!! :yay: We were finally able to make our dining reservations yesterday. I got up bright and early and was on the phone with Disney Dining literally the minute they opened. We will be going to Cinderella's Royal Table the night before the wedding for our "rehearsal" dinner. The wedding itself is at 10 a.m., so I thought a nice lunch would be better than waiting for dinner. We all want to wear our wedding attire out to eat, and I know no one is going to stay dressed up all day long. I am still undecided about whether I will wear my wedding dress or just a simple white dress I am going to buy for the rest of the wedding day. Anyways, we will be having lunch at The Wolfgang Puck Cafe in Downtown Disney. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the only place where you can't wear your dress is inside the four parks, right? I hope I will be able to wear it in Downtown Disney (if that's what I decide to do).

Other than that, we have ADR's for Coral Reef, 50's Primetime Cafe, Trail's End Restaraunt, Crystal Palace, Tutto Italia, and Chef Mickey's. I am really excited about all of the places we picked and can't wait to try the food!

One last thing...I don't think I'll be wearing the hair vine after all. When MOH and I went to David's Bridal I saw a really beautiful tiara that I wanted (but it was $100!!). So when I came home I looked on E-Bay and found one I liked even better for $15! It arrived last week and I really love it. It looks good with my jewelry. Here's a pic:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Tiara2.jpg

I think I am also going to try to get a couple small hair pins with red jewels on them to place throughout the back of my hair to pick up the red from my dress.

i like the tiara liz! i like it so much better than the vine! you got a great deal on ebay, david's is SO overpriced...

[Lizby]

I went shopping on disneyshopping.com last night and I bought t-shirts for DF and I to wear on our Disneymoon. :cheer2: They are both white and have matching designs on them. They haven't arrived yet, but here is the design:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/TShirtDesign.jpg

Oooh and a few weeks ago I also got hair pins to wear on the BIG DAY! I'll still wear the tiara, I'm just adding a few red silk hydrangea flowers in the back. They are sooo pretty. The red matches the red on my dress pretty well and each flower has a little red pearl in the middle. They are not really quite as red as they appear in this picture, but I had to fiddle with the color to get them to show up on the black background.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/HairPins.jpg

In other news, I've decided to wear my pearl strand necklace, pearl & diamond drop earrings, and ruby & diamond bracelet for the wedding.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Jewelry2.jpg
They have all been gifts from DF over the past few years and it will mean a lot to him if I wear something he picked out for me. I am having trouble with the pearl necklace because it is a little too long. I want it to be a choker length and it is about two inches longer and I don't like the way it looks with my dress. So when I went to the jewelry store where Tim bought all of the pieces, the snobby women (has anyone else experienced the attitudes on people in jewelry stores? They are nice as pie to DF, but I've never had a friendly one, EVER!) there informed me that I have two options. The first is to have the whole thing restrung, which will cost $125+. :headache: That is way more than I want to spend. The other choice is to take the hook closure and hook it between two pearls. The lady at the store proceeded to bend the hook closed to demonstrate how I could do it on our wedding day (without asking me) and now it is all crooked. :mad: The problem with this option is that the other part of the clasp will hang down. My hair will be up, so you will see it. I don't know if I care that much, but they were making it sound like a really big deal at the store. Do you all think it matters that much? Here's a picture of the clasp to give you a better idea of what I'm talking about:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Necklace.jpg

Oh, and the jewelry saga is not over yet. I also took the pocketwatch I bought DF as a wedding gift to have it engraved. (I wanted it to say "Until our hands grow old", which is a line from a song that is special to us.) Here's a pic to remind everyone what it looks like:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Watch.jpg
There is also the same design in reverse on the back. I took it to Things Engraved and they would not engrave it because I wanted it done inside the cover. So, I took it with me to the jewelry store when I went to talk about the pearls. They acted like I was a total idiot and that it cannot be engraved inside. There is a faint swirl design inside the cover and they told me that you won't be able to see the words, that it will look totally different, it might show through on the front and that they wouldn't take it in to be engraved. They suggested going somewhere that does engraving on site but said it probably can't be done since Things Engraved couldn't do it. So now I don't know what to do. The engraving was the most important part to me, more than whether it's a certain Disney watch or not. I wish I had known this before I bought this watch.

[Lizby]

The shirts came in the mail today and they are AWESOME!!!!!! I am so excited about them! DF is complaining that his is a little big but he'll get over it. :lmao:

[Lizby]

Well, I had a nice surprise today at work! I got an e-mail a couple of weeks ago from one of the fourth grade teachers saying they wanted to meet with me today to discuss some students, since the maternity leave I have been covering ends Thursday and they wanted to wrap things up. Michelle, the girl that I share the Basic Skills room with at school, was missing for a good portion of the afternoon when school ended, and when I went down for my "meeting", all of the elementary staff was there and they threw me a surprise bridal shower!!! :cake: I couldn't see, but I am pretty sure my face was bright red :flower3: :lmao: It was soooo nice...they had all kinds of goodies to eat and some very special gifts. Michelle did most of the planning and picked out a very beautiful frame as a present. :cloud9: I was so touched that they all cared enough for me to plan something so wonderful. They gave DF and I an American Express gift card to use for dinner one night on our honeymoon. Here is a picture of the frame Michelle picked out that I *LOVE* (there is foam packing behind Mickey and Minnie to keep them safe for now.)
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Frame.jpg

They also all signed a picture mat with all kinds of best wishes :hug:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/FrameMat.jpg

My friend Phyllis gave me this super cute little Disney bag with Mickey on the front...:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Bag.jpg

and inside, among other things, was this little "Grow a Bachelorette Party" gag gift. It was so cute and funny and I thought some of you might appreciate it. The sayings by the little guy are great!
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Bachelorette.jpg

[Keira1387]

That was so nice of them to throw you the shower! The frame is adorable!

[myprincessgirlisa]

HOW FUN!!!!

isnt it cool when people do something nice for you!!!

Sneaky little suckers werent they!!!

so wheres a pic of YOU at the shower????

glad you had a blast!!!

[Lizby]

so wheres a pic of YOU at the shower????


The girls thought of everything, except a camera, so sadly there are no pictures of me or my red face :rotfl2:

[Lynn5700]

How nice!!!! That was so sweet of them!! Glad you were surprised :) Good for you!!

[lpizzuro123]

Not sure where you are located in NJ but if you ever go into the city there are quite a few jewlers on 47th Street that do engraving. They will do it right there in front of you. I worked in the city for many years and would go there quite often to get things done. I also purchased my ring from one of the jewlers there also - actually I used my mom's stone and had it put in a new setting and we purchased a matching wedding band and also got a band for my DF. If you are interested, I can probably get some recommendations. We still need to go back and pick up my wedding band as it needed to be resized. Let me know if this is something you are interested in.

Linda

[Lizby]

Not sure where you are located in NJ but if you ever go into the city there are quite a few jewlers on 47th Street that do engraving. They will do it right there in front of you.
Linda
Thank you very much for the tip! :) This may be something I will wind up having to do if I can't find a local jeweler to do the engraving. If that's the case, I will definitely be in touch for recommendations for where to go.

[Lizby]

This doesn't really have anything to do with wedding plans, but I just had to share this! I was playing Pictionary with some of my third grade students today and I told one boy his picture prompt was my wedding. This is the picture he came up with, complete with bow tie for DF and veil for me. How cute is it?!?!?! :lovestruc We were all hysterical!!! :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/NickWeddingPic.jpg

[Lizby]

I just had my floral planning session with Rosie from Disney Floral! :cool1: Let me just say she is one of the sweetest, most helpful people I have talked to throughout the planning process! I'll post the prices she quoted me in case it could help another bride-to-be. We are having an Escape wedding and I wanted a bouquet that is a little different from the standard ones. Here is a picture:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Bouquet3-1.jpg
It was an extra $25 to add the seeded eucalyptus around the outer edges of the flowers. I am also changing the ribbon to a sheer white one, wrapped the same way.

As for hidden Mickeys, Rosie quoted me a price of $3 per Mickey, whether I use Swarovski crystal or pearl.

DF does not want to wear the included boutonnière because he is allergic to a lot of flowers, so I am going to give it to his father to wear. He will have a white rose with seeded eucalyptus as an accent. Here are the prices Rosie quoted me for various corsages and SBP decorations:

$20 - wrist corsage for FMIL. It will have a single white rose, seeded eucalyptus accents, and white ribbon. This wound up being cheaper than the spray rose corsage I was originally thinking of (that was $25).

$25 - pin-on corsage for my aunt. It will have white dendrobium orchids and white ribbon.

I did not add any of these options to my floral selections, but I thought the prices were helpful:

$65 - flower petals on the aisle at SBP. She mentioned that they do not recommend red rose petals because they can stain the bride's dress as it drags over them. :scared1:

$50 - to swag railing behind the spot where you stand to get married with tulle and bows. Rosie just sent me a pic of this:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/SBP16.jpg

$120 - to have a tulle swag in the archway where you get married and have bows at three points. It is like this picture, with bows instead of flowers (I think there might be a bow at the top too?...)
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/SBP.jpg

$250 - to have a tulle swag with floral clusters in the same archway. It would look like the picture above.

I was also able to schedule our honeymoon shoot that we get since we are using Randy for pictures instead of Disney Photography. :cheer2: We get 30 min. with a photographer in the park of our choice (we picked Magic Kingdom). We'll receive 2 5x7" prints and the other pictures will be on a website to view. The times available to pick from are any day of the week from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. She suggested doing it early in the morning on a day in the middle of the week so it would be less crowded. I picked Tuesday, July 15 at 9:30 a.m. She said MK opens at 9:00, so that will give us time to get there and meet the photographer at City Hall.

I switched the location for our lunch after the wedding. I originally booked Wolfgang Puck Cafe for 1:00 and they told us we would have to eat at two separate tables outside (it will be HOT!!!). I was able to make an ADR for Grand Floridian Cafe at 1:00 and we will all be able to sit together (8 people) and it will be inside :woohoo:

Lastly, I asked Rosie about how the cake part of the ceremony goes since we are getting married early in the morning and she said we will still cut it and eat the first piece for pictures and then the rest can be boxed up and we can take it with us. She suggested letting our guests eat cake while DF and I have our pictures taken by Randy. I asked the lady at Disney Dining about serving the cake at the GF Cafe and she said I would have to talk to them directly when the wedding is closer about whether or not I can serve it there. I am sure I have read of other brides doing this though.

[lpizzuro123]

Grand Floridan Cafe - not sure if you have been keeping track of Amanda's wedding report. Her mom has been posting on it. They did their rehersal luncheon at GFC and she said they were able to work with someone there to do a personalized menu. Thought you might be interested in this as this is where you are planning on having your luncheon.

Linda

[B2B-2008]

Just found your PJ, hello from another July bride. Love all your choices so far.

[Lizby]

Grand Floridan Cafe - not sure if you have been keeping track of Amanda's wedding report. Her mom has been posting on it. They did their rehersal luncheon at GFC and she said they were able to work with someone there to do a personalized menu. Thought you might be interested in this as this is where you are planning on having your luncheon.

Linda
That is a great idea! That could be a nice surprise for DF. Thanks for the tip!!! :flower3:

Just found your PJ, hello from another July bride. Love all your choices so far.
Thank you so much! :hug:

[padisneyfour]

Your bouquet is pretty. It will compliment your dress beautifully. I really like the red with the outer flower and the ribbon too. Everything sounds like it will be beautiful! I was a july bride (my b-day too 7/7 years ago) we are planning a VR for our 20th in 7/2010.good luck and best wishes. :)

[Lizby]

Your bouquet is pretty. It will compliment your dress beautifully. I really like the red with the outer flower and the ribbon too. Everything sounds like it will be beautiful! I was a july bride (my b-day too 7/7 years ago) we are planning a VR for our 20th in 7/2010.good luck and best wishes. :)
Thank you for the kind words :goodvibes July must be a good month to get married if you are celebrating 20 years soon! I hope DF and I do as well as you and your DH! :lovestruc

[Lizby]

I have been trying to come up with an invitation for our at-home reception that will be in September for all of our friends and family to celebrate our wedding since we are keeping the guest list very small. I didn't really see anything I liked that much and wasn't having much luck making it myself. I sought out someone on the DIS Creative Boards and she made me an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G invite!!!

[padisneyfour]

I like it- It looks like the party will be a whole lot of fun!:goodvibes

[keenercam]

That is wonderful! I am amazed at the creative genius and outrageous generosity of the DIS Creative Community. How very, very kind of donatalie to have come up with such a fun design for you. BTW, I have been the very blessed recipient of designs for a tee shirt when I took a girlfriend (suffering from MS) away to Disney for a weekend (our theme was "Cam & Judy Escape to Neverland") and for our dessert party invite.

[Lizby]

I like it- It looks like the party will be a whole lot of fun!:goodvibes

Thank you! I hope it will be! :banana:
That is wonderful! I am amazed at the creative genius and outrageous generosity of the DIS Creative Community. How very, very kind of donatalie to have come up with such a fun design for you. BTW, I have been the very blessed recipient of designs for a tee shirt when I took a girlfriend (suffering from MS) away to Disney for a weekend (our theme was "Cam & Judy Escape to Neverland") and for our dessert party invite.

I completely agree with you. They are very talented and extremely generous! I am forever endebted to donatalie! :worship: I bet their wonderful designs have touched many lives in special ways. :lovestruc

[Lynn5700]

Love the invites!! I am trying to come up with something for my invites.I'm going to have to go over on the creative board and see if ican get some help.

[Lizby]

Love the invites!! I am trying to come up with something for my invites.I'm going to have to go over on the creative board and see if ican get some help.
Thank you so much! I am positive you will be able to find someone who will make you something fabulous! :goodvibes

[caryndisneydiva]

liz, she did a REALLY good job! i love the invite, did you print it on a piece of paper? or is layered? it looks really good!

[Lizby]

liz, she did a REALLY good job! i love the invite, did you print it on a piece of paper? or is layered? it looks really good!
Thanks Caryn! :cutie: The design makes it look layered. I haven't actually printed any yet. I am thinking of printing them on heavy white card stock and then cutting around each invite.

Does anyone know if I can buy card stock and then take it to Staples or someplace similar and have them copy it for me?

[Lizby]

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[Lisacope]

I am sorry about your family situation! I don't have any advice, but here is a big :hug:

[GlobalDiva]

Lizby:

Take a pillow, put it on your face, and SCREAM ;)

Your aunt is important to you and you love each other, I'm sure-- but she also sounds manipulative, and rather negative, so be careful how much time you spend with her, and how much talking you do with her. You definitely don't need those vibes surrounding your wedding :eek:

Here's a big hug :hug: , and I know it sounds kinda bad, but if you're not willing to confront your aunt about her negativity, then spend less time with her, because it doesn't sound like she's interested in being supportive of you and DF. :sad2: It's sad, but you and DF need to be a little selfish now, and start doing what's best for the both of you since you're starting a life together. Don't allow the two of you to get bogged down by people's bad wishes and vibes.

I hope she sees the light instead, though, and decides to rise above whatever she's feeling so that she can cheer you on!

[Goldeelox9]

I am sorry...Family stuff can be so hard! :hug:

[Gillian]

Grrr...relatives!

You're very lucky to have 2 maternity leave positions in a row! Sure, a permanant position would be the best, but I know quite a few out of work teachers in NJ. More than you would expect anyway. Being in a school and doing a great job of taking over for someone is the best way to get to know people and to get an "in" on those perm positions!

[Starr W.]

Grrr...relatives!

You're very lucky to have 2 maternity leave positions in a row! Sure, a permanant position would be the best, but I know quite a few out of work teachers in NJ. More than you would expect anyway. Being in a school and doing a great job of taking over for someone is the best way to get to know people and to get an "in" on those perm positions!

That's the best way to get a perm position. One of my employees, in-laws
got his perm position by doing a year long substition role for a retiring hs history teacher( took his last yr off using banked sick pay). He was offered the job about half way through the year.

[Lizby]

Thank you so much for the kind words everyone! :grouphug:

[Lizby]

I was a little bit busy tonight Mickey-izing the shoes I am going to wear for our wedding! :yay: I got the idea from Caryn (thanks again Caryn!!! :hug: ) and I am really happy with the way they turned out. I am also going to do the same thing to MOH's shoes, but she hasn't bought them yet. I'll post pics of them later on... In the meantime, here's mine!

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/FlipFlops.jpg

Here's a close-up view:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/FlipFlopsCloseUp.jpg

[caryndisneydiva]

very cool liz!!!!!!!!!

[Mama of Indybride]

Love your shoes! Creative and magical! :woohoo:

[Lizby]

very cool liz!!!!!!!!!

Love your shoes! Creative and magical! :woohoo:

Thank you girls! I am so happy with them! :yay:

[Lizby]

Since I was already on a roll after finishing the hidden mickeys on my shoes, I decided to do my veil too! I used Swarovski flatback crystals in Crystal Moonlight. I got the idea for this from Sandy (love2b@disney) --Thanks Sandy! However, I glued mine on using FabriTac instead of sewing them, because I knew I would never have the patience to sew all of them on. :scared1: Sorry the pics aren't the best...

The finished veil:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/VeilSpread.jpg

Me wearing it:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Veil-Done.jpg

A close-up of a Mickey:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/HiddenMickey.jpg

[newyearsbride]

How cute! I love your shoes and veil! Awesome.

[Lizby]

How cute! I love your shoes and veil! Awesome.

THANKS! :goodvibes

[Kashmir104]

Your shoes and veil are sooo cute! I love hidden mickey ideas!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing them! They came out great!

[lov2b@disney]

:yay: to hidden mickeys! Shoes are super cute! And of course, love the veil!

[Keira1387]

Love the hidden mickey's!

[Goldeelox9]

I Love the hidden Mickeys! I am having my FMIL add them to me veil!

[BaBeeCee14]

Love the shoes and veil! I'm planning to do the same to my flip flops and veil. I'm actually going to go pick up the rhinestones after work today.

Where did you get your veil? Its a single layer right?

[Lizby]

Your shoes and veil are sooo cute! I love hidden mickey ideas!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing them! They came out great!

:yay: to hidden mickeys! Shoes are super cute! And of course, love the veil!

Love the hidden mickey's!

I Love the hidden Mickeys! I am having my FMIL add them to me veil!

Thank you very much!!! :flower3: Isn't it great how many good ideas you can get from other brides on the boards? :disrocks:

Love the shoes and veil! I'm planning to do the same to my flip flops and veil. I'm actually going to go pick up the rhinestones after work today.

Where did you get your veil? Its a single layer right?

Thanks! I got my veil at David's Bridal. Yes, it is a single layer...I wanted a single layer because the tiered ones kind of covered a lot of the detail on the back of my dress, which I didn't like. Honestly, looking back it was kind of a rip-off since I paid like $60 (and that was with the discount b/c I bought my dress there! :scared1: ) for a little tulle and a tiny bit of beading around the edges. I know there are a lot of veils that are a LOT more money than mine, but if I had to do it again, I probably would have looked on e-Bay or tried to make it. You and Goldeelox HAVE to post pics when you finish!!! :)

[BaBeeCee14]

Thanks! I got my veil at David's Bridal. Yes, it is a single layer...I wanted a single layer because the tiered ones kind of covered a lot of the detail on the back of my dress, which I didn't like. Honestly, looking back it was kind of a rip-off since I paid like $60 (and that was with the discount b/c I bought my dress there! :scared1: ) for a little tulle and a tiny bit of beading around the edges. I know there are a lot of veils that are a LOT more money than mine, but if I had to do it again, I probably would have looked on e-Bay or tried to make it. You and Goldeelox HAVE to post pics when you finish!!! :)

I agree, I like the single layer veil better because I plan I keeping my veil on the day and if it had too many layers, it would just annoy me.

I'm going to glue my rhinestones on too because I really don't have the patience to sew on each individual rhinestone. I give Sandy a lot of credit! :thumbsup2 I haven't purchased my veil yet, but I think it will try ebay. Thanks for the tip Liz!

[dislovr]

There is no way that there is any reason to charge brides so much money for veils. They just know they have you that when you have on "the dress" they can just slap an expensive veil on your head to complete the look and then it becomes a must have! They certainly got me. I thought my dress was very reasonalbe at just over $700 but then the veil that looks oh so perfect was $225 :scared1:
Eh I guess as they say it...its a hard price to pay to be a princess for a day :bride:

[Lizby]

There is no way that there is any reason to charge brides so much money for veils. They just know they have you that when you have on "the dress" they can just slap an expensive veil on your head to complete the look and then it becomes a must have! They certainly got me. I thought my dress was very reasonalbe at just over $700 but then the veil that looks oh so perfect was $225 :scared1:
Eh I guess as they say it...its a hard price to pay to be a princess for a day :bride:

I completely agree with you. Did you buy the veil that went with your dress? I am sure it is beautiful :lovestruc I wonder if anyone has come up with any creative ideas about what to do with the veil AFTER the wedding so the $$$ doesn't go to waste.

[dislovr]

I completely agree with you. Did you buy the veil that went with your dress? I am sure it is beautiful :lovestruc I wonder if anyone has come up with any creative ideas about what to do with the veil AFTER the wedding so the $$$ doesn't go to waste.

It dosn't "officially" go with my dress but it looks like they were made for eachother, therefore I can not help it. My mother is just as bad she said it is a MUST have with the dress...:rotfl:
hopefully soon ill have some pictures to post on the wedding dress thread...they don't allow pictures to be taken but im thinking once I pay it full (which ill be wednesday) how can they tell me I can't take a picture since it is my dress...right?

ok sorry for the Off Topic tangent there. I guess Im a thread hijacker pirate:

[Lizby]

It dosn't "officially" go with my dress but it looks like they were made for eachother, therefore I can not help it. My mother is just as bad she said it is a MUST have with the dress...:rotfl:
hopefully soon ill have some pictures to post on the wedding dress thread...they don't allow pictures to be taken but im thinking once I pay it full (which ill be wednesday) how can they tell me I can't take a picture since it is my dress...right?

ok sorry for the Off Topic tangent there. I guess Im a thread hijacker pirate:

haha you're not a hijacker! I hope you can take some pics to post on the wedding dress thread...they are one of my fav parts of the board! :yay:

[dislovr]

haha you're not a hijacker! I hope you can take some pics to post on the wedding dress thread...they are one of my fav parts of the board! :yay:

I was able to take pics and my dress and ridiciously expensive veil are over on the wedding dress board. Just thought i'd let you konw. BTW I can't wait to hear more wedding details :surfweb:

[Lizby]

I was able to take pics and my dress and ridiciously expensive veil are over on the wedding dress board. Just thought i'd let you konw. BTW I can't wait to hear more wedding details :surfweb:

Thanks for the heads up! I left you some love over on the dress thread :) Not really any new details to report, except that I started working on our vows (which still need some work.) Oh, and I am going for my first dress fitting on March 25! :banana:

[dislovr]

How are those vows coming and how was your first dress fitting? That must have been exciting!

[Lizby]

How are those vows coming and how was your first dress fitting? That must have been exciting!

Awww, thanks for remembering! :hug: Welllll...I haven't actually even looked at the vows since the day I started them. :blush: I still have to show them to DF, although he liked the sound of them. I'll probably wait until the wedding is closer and look over them again.

The dress fitting was alright. I wasn't really impressed with the lady that did it at David's Bridal. She was very abrupt and hardly spoke english. I guess from what I read on the DISboards, I expected it to be a sort of "friendlier" experience, where she might show me a couple choices for the bustle or something. She basically just jabbed a bunch of pins in the dress, said "here's your bustle" and told me to change out of it. I didn't really mind the way it turned out, but I would have liked to see another option or two. Plus I don't get to pick it up for TWO MONTHS, since they can only do the second fitting on a Wednesday or Friday during the day (when I'll be working), so I had to wheedle a Wed. at 6:00 out of her, but it's not until May 21. So anyways, here's a pic of what the bustle will look like (she told me it will be more symmetrical when it's finished.)
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Bustle.jpg

Don't you just LOVE the glamorous background of the alterations department?!? :lmao: It was almost a little creepy back there, especially when someone started pounding on the outside of that door while I was changing out of my dress! :scared1:



In other news, I think I finally found THE hairstyle I want to have! I found it in Bridal Star Hairstyles magazine, which had a ton of great pictures of different options for hairstyles. Here it is:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Hair-FINAL.jpg
I'm probably going to have my tiara in the front with the little red flowers I bought scattered throughout the back. Do you think that will be too much?

[dislovr]

OoO...I love the hair! Very pretty and I don't think it will be too much at all. I have NO idea what I am going to do with my hair. What kind of magazine did you find that in and where did you get it? I need some inspiration. Also you bustle is very nice. Did she teach you how do do and undo it? Everything is coming together nicely! :woohoo:

[Lizby]

OoO...I love the hair! Very pretty and I don't think it will be too much at all. I have NO idea what I am going to do with my hair. What kind of magazine did you find that in and where did you get it? I need some inspiration. Also you bustle is very nice. Did she teach you how do do and undo it? Everything is coming together nicely! :woohoo:

The magazine is called "Bridal Star Hairstyles" and I bought it at CVS about a week ago. It's probably still available. No, she didn't teach me how to do/undo the bustle, since it was just pinned for now. I assume she'll do that at the second fitting. Do you have a PJ, Leah?

[keenercam]

Oh, Liz, your gown is gorgeous! What I can see of the back, anyway! ;) And that hairstyle is exactly what I have been looking for -- something very loose and romantic with lots of pieces to frame my (very round) face! Thank you for sharing. :goodvibes

[DisneyFairy19]

I love your hairstyle you chose,,,

[Lizby]

Oh, Liz, your gown is gorgeous! What I can see of the back, anyway! ;) And that hairstyle is exactly what I have been looking for -- something very loose and romantic with lots of pieces to frame my (very round) face! Thank you for sharing. :goodvibes
Wow, thanks so much, Cam!!! :eeyore: Sometimes I question whether there is one I would like better because there are SO many out there, but each time I put it on, I know it is perfect for me :) There are other pictures of the front on the first page of my PJ. I am glad I was able to help with the hairstyle! It is exactly what I have been looking for too, but have been unable to find until now.

I love your hairstyle you chose,,,

Thank you very much! :goodvibes

[dislovr]

The magazine is called "Bridal Star Hairstyles" and I bought it at CVS about a week ago. It's probably still available. No, she didn't teach me how to do/undo the bustle, since it was just pinned for now. I assume she'll do that at the second fitting. Do you have a PJ, Leah?

I did start one. Havn't gotten very far though. I've been busy with my last month and a half of nursing school for this year. Can't wait to be done next May just in time for the wedding (not at disney anymore :sad2: ) but I am ok with it. I will have to find my PJ one of these days and update it and put a link in my siggie.

[IndyBride]

Your dress is beautiful and I really like the hair. Updo for dramatic but not stiff! Good luck on the rest of your planning!

[dislovr]

OK Liz...
The link to my PJ is in my siggie. However I don't how to personalize it so that It says "my PJ" or whatever...can you help me?
PM me if you don't want to occupy your PJ

[Lizby]

After days and days of drama waiting for Disney to finally post the availability of the Fourth of July pontoon boat rentals, WE FINALLY GOT ONE!!!!!!!!! We started calling Saturday (our 90 day mark) and until Thursday they kept saying they weren't taking bookings yet for some unknown reason. We are going out on Bay Lake for the double fireworks show at Magic Kingdom to finish off our wedding day!!! :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: There are only eight of us, so I thought a dessert party might be a little much for so few people and the pontoon boat will be perfect. The only snag was we wound up paying about DOUBLE of what a regular pontoon boat costs, because it's on the Fourth of July! :scared1: :eek: :faint: I wish we had a little warning that the prices skyrocket so much on holidays. But at least we got the boat!!!! I am SOOOO excited! I've never seen a pontoon boat before, so here's a pic for those of you who haven't either:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/PontoonBoat.jpg

[dislovr]

Yay that is exciting! It will be a perfect end to your perfect day! :lovestruc

[Lizby]

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[DecemberBride]

Gorgeous!

[BaBeeCee14]

I love the necklace! Very pretty!

[Lizby]

I am so happy because we finally took care of a major thing last night: the clothes for DF and his brothers (best men)! We went to Burlington Coat Factory and bought them each tux pants, a tux shirt, and black bowties. I had already bought black suspenders off ebay for the two best men for $5 each. Guess what the GRAND TOTAL was to fully dress the three guys??? $175! :yay: We couldn't have even rented two tuxes for that amount! They also look really sharp in their clothes. Here's a pic of one of the best men in his outfit (it needs to be ironed obviously, but you get the idea):

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Tux.jpg

I think he looks great! DF will have pretty much the same outfit, except his suspenders will be burgundy to match the detailing on my dress.

[lpizzuro123]

Morning Liz,

Love the veil and the dress and the guys are going to look great. That is so smart for a July wedding in Florida. Lucky you getting a pontoon boat for July 4th. We were in WDW last July 4th week and the fireworks at MK were just wonderful.

I also love the way your flipflops came out. I am planning on doing something similar and I wanted to ask you how you put the crystals on the flipflops. I would imagine you put them on with glue but I just want to make sure they stay on. I am going to wear regular shoes to our ceremony and reception but I want to have these along just incase. I am also going to make them for my bridesmaids.

Thanks,
Linda

[Lizby]

Morning Liz,

Love the veil and the dress and the guys are going to look great. That is so smart for a July wedding in Florida. Lucky you getting a pontoon boat for July 4th. We were in WDW last July 4th week and the fireworks at MK were just wonderful.

I also love the way your flipflops came out. I am planning on doing something similar and I wanted to ask you how you put the crystals on the flipflops. I would imagine you put them on with glue but I just want to make sure they stay on. I am going to wear regular shoes to our ceremony and reception but I want to have these along just incase. I am also going to make them for my bridesmaids.

Thanks,
Linda
Thanks for the kind words, Linda! Yes, I did put the crystals on the flip flops with glue. I used Jewel Bond and they seem to be on there pretty strong. I'm not worried about them falling off at all. I also bought one of those sticks to help put them on that looks like a giant q-tip. The stick part was blue and had a point at one end (which was very helpful for pressing them down and getting them in just the right place) and at the other end was a ball of semi-sticky stuff that helped to pick the crystals up and place them where I wanted them. Good luck with your flip flops! I'm sure they will be great! :goodvibes

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

I love your ideas. How much were the flowers you chose? We are having a mini breakdown about spending a crazy amount (we have 5 bridesmaids) so Im a bit worried!!

[Lizby]

I love your ideas. How much were the flowers you chose? We are having a mini breakdown about spending a crazy amount (we have 5 bridesmaids) so Im a bit worried!!

Our flowers are like practically nothing. I added seeded eucalyptus to my red rose bouquet, which Rosie originally said would be $25, but didn't wind up charging me for on our floral BEO. I am having 8 crystal hidden Mickeys (still thinking about cutting it back...) which come to $24. Also, we are having pink rose petals scattered on the aisle at SBP (I loved Lurkyloo's petals so much I just couldn't say no!!!) They are $65. So our floral grand total is $79!

My MOH's bouquet is silk. I bought the flowers for it at Michael's and it cost me under $25 to make! :cutie:

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

Our flowers are like practically nothing. I added seeded eucalyptus to my red rose bouquet, which Rosie originally said would be $25, but didn't wind up charging me for on our floral BEO. I am having 8 crystal hidden Mickeys (still thinking about cutting it back...) which come to $24. Also, we are having pink rose petals scattered on the aisle at SBP (I loved Lurkyloo's petals so much I just couldn't say no!!!) They are $65. So our floral grand total is $79!

My MOH's bouquet is silk. I bought the flowers for it at Michael's and it cost me under $25 to make! :cutie:

So your bridal bouquet is only 79 bucks!!!?? That is so awesome! I was so afraid of it being over 300 :(

We were thinking about getting fake flowers but by the time we get them, then ship them from NY to FLA we said the cost may end up being the same if we just went to the florist and got them done.

I really only wanted 7 roses for the girls in assorted pinks and same for me but I wanted 11 (vin and I's number) and then I wanted 5 white for the five years we've been together...

I hope hope hope that it works out :(

[Lizby]

WOW, I am so excited! We are two months out from our wedding!!!!!!!!!!!! It has come up soooo fast. The months are just flying by, and I'm sure it will be here before we know it! It seems like we were just at nine months and now it is TWO MONTHS away! Wooohoooo! :woohoo:

As far as updates, I just faxed our "Request for Marriage License Info" form about ten minutes ago, which was super exciting! :banana: Here I am filling out the form:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/MeWriting.jpg

I go for my second fitting and to pick my dress up from David's Bridal in about two weeks. (I have been without it for a month and a half already! :scared1: I am going through dress withdrawl!!) MOH is supposed to be dropping her dress off somewhere for alterations, since she is doing a study abroad program starting this weekend and will return only two weeks before the wedding.

I still don't know what to do about the pocketwatch I bought for DF. I CANNOT find any store that will engrave it for me. Every place I take it acts like I am crazy and there is not a single place that it can be engraved. :sad2: It is very disheartening. Now I need to decide whether it is more important to have it personalized or have it be a very unique Disney watch he would be hard pressed to find anywhere else. I have no clue what to do... :confused3

BUT, to end on a happy note...TWO MONTHS!!!!!!!!

[padisneyfour]

WOW, I am so excited! We are two months out from our wedding!!!!!!!!!!!! It has come up soooo fast. The months are just flying by, and I'm sure it will be here before we know it! It seems like we were just at nine months and now it is TWO MONTHS away! Wooohoooo! :woohoo:

As far as updates, I just faxed our "Request for Marriage License Info" form about ten minutes ago, which was super exciting! :banana: Here I am filling out the form:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/MeWriting.jpg

I go for my second fitting and to pick my dress up from David's Bridal in about two weeks. (I have been without it for a month and a half already! :scared1: I am going through dress withdrawl!!) MOH is supposed to be dropping her dress off somewhere for alterations, since she is doing a study abroad program starting this weekend and will return only two weeks before the wedding.

I still don't know what to do about the pocketwatch I bought for DF. I CANNOT find any store that will engrave it for me. Every place I take it acts like I am crazy and there is not a single place that it can be engraved. :sad2: It is very disheartening. Now I need to decide whether it is more important to have it personalized or have it be a very unique Disney watch he would be hard pressed to find anywhere else. I have no clue what to do... :confused3

BUT, to end on a happy note...TWO MONTHS!!!!!!!!

You must be getting so excited! The time will fly. best wishes:goodvibes

[Jessbell34]

Liz... I can not believe that I just now found your PJ. I absolutley love it. I am so sorry I have missed it throughout the past months. I am glad to say I am caught up now and anticipating more to come.

What drew me to enjoying your PJ so much is all the similarities between yours and my wedding. I am also getting married at Sea Breeze Point (June 17, 2008), I am using Randy Chapman as my photographer, DF and I are staying at Port Orleans French Quater, I bought my dress at David's Bridal, we will be at Disney for two weeks too, and I am a fourth grade teacher. Great minds think alike! :rotfl:

Congratulations and happy wishes with everything. The big day is getting so close! HURRAY!:cheer2:

[dislovr]

Liz,

Very exciting that you only have 2 months to go! Yay!
Now about the watch...could have some place engrave something on a separate metal plate and then sauder (or attach it some other way) to the inside cover of the watch? Just an idea. Let me know what you wind up doing!

[lpizzuro123]

I remember your watch problems from a while ago but don't remember why it cannot be engraved. What does it look like and why can't it be engraved. I have a great jewler in NYC on 47th street. If you let me know what the problem with the watch is I can call him. I know an engraver where you can go right to him and he does the engraving in front of you and you do not have to send it out to get done. Let me know what the problem is and maybe one of them can help you.

Linda

[lpizzuro123]

I just found a picture of your pocketwatch. Any way of posting a picture of the inside? Maybe I can bring a picture of the inside to my jewler.

Linda

[Lizby]

Liz... I can not believe that I just now found your PJ. I absolutley love it. I am so sorry I have missed it throughout the past months. I am glad to say I am caught up now and anticipating more to come.

What drew me to enjoying your PJ so much is all the similarities between yours and my wedding. I am also getting married at Sea Breeze Point (June 17, 2008), I am using Randy Chapman as my photographer, DF and I are staying at Port Orleans French Quater, I bought my dress at David's Bridal, we will be at Disney for two weeks too, and I am a fourth grade teacher. Great minds think alike! :rotfl:

Congratulations and happy wishes with everything. The big day is getting so close! HURRAY!:cheer2:

Jess:

Thank you for the kind words! Your wedding is even closer, so you must be SUPER excited!! I am glad to hear of another bride staying at POFQ. So many people have recommended Riverside lately that I was starting to get nervous that we made the wrong choice, but I think it will be fine. :)

That is so neat that there are so many similarities between our weddings! Great minds really DO think alike! :rotfl2: What day do you leave to go home? We are arriving on July 2.

[Lizby]

Liz,

Very exciting that you only have 2 months to go! Yay!
Now about the watch...could have some place engrave something on a separate metal plate and then sauder (or attach it some other way) to the inside cover of the watch? Just an idea. Let me know what you wind up doing!

I remember your watch problems from a while ago but don't remember why it cannot be engraved. What does it look like and why can't it be engraved. I have a great jewler in NYC on 47th street. If you let me know what the problem with the watch is I can call him. I know an engraver where you can go right to him and he does the engraving in front of you and you do not have to send it out to get done. Let me know what the problem is and maybe one of them can help you.

Linda

Thank you for your help & advice ladies! Here is what the watch looks like:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Watch.jpg http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Watch2.jpg http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Watch1.jpg

Sorry, they aren't the best pictures. Most jewelry stores have said they generally engrave the back (which is usually blank & flat), by making a template and then machine engraving it. They can't do that because Mickey is there.

I originally wanted the inside of the cover engraved, but they won't do that for a few reasons (supposedly).
1. It is curved, so they can't make the template and just stamp it on or whatever they do.
2. They said engraving there will mess up the swirl design background...
3. They also said that the engraving could show through on the other side and ruin the watch.

I thought perhaps it could be engraved on the silver band around the front of the watch (they engrave the inside of rings, so how hard could it be???) I am even willing to shorten the engraving to just 7/4/08, but they said it still can't be done. It could even fit on Mickey's arm or something, so I have no idea what the problem is. Maybe you all can help :flower3:

[Bostonbride6292008]

So Im not the only one having a meltdown! You are one step ahead of me! We still didnt order the guys tuxes! My mom and DF moms still dont have anything to wear to the wedding yet! I will be there July 1st hopefully I'll see you there!

[Jessbell34]

Jess:

Thank you for the kind words! Your wedding is even closer, so you must be SUPER excited!! I am glad to hear of another bride staying at POFQ. So many people have recommended Riverside lately that I was starting to get nervous that we made the wrong choice, but I think it will be fine. :)

That is so neat that there are so many similarities between our weddings! Great minds really DO think alike! :rotfl2: What day do you leave to go home? We are arriving on July 2.

Our two week wedding event is up on Friday, June 27. We will be missing each other by only a few days. The best days of my life will be coming to an end as yours are beginning. No, my best days will only be beginning too, RIGHT!:rotfl:

[lov2b@disney]

We just got our license in the mail Monday! What a great thing that was, so glad to not have to go to the courthouse in orlando, more time for FUN!:)

The watch is so nice! Hope you find someone to engrave it! pixiedust:

[camara381]

love the watches they are so cute

[Keira1387]

Wow, under 2 months!!! You must be so excited!!!!

[OceanGdss]

How did I miss your PJ all this time???? I just spent an hour reading everything. I LOVE it!!! Its so awesome you made your MOH's bouquet from silk. I'm making ALL of our floral from silk, but luckily we're only about an hour from WDW, so we won't need to ship anything. :) Your dress is gorgeous and I'm definately stealing your idea of the mickey's on the veil!!! Best of luck with the pocket watch...I'm sure you'll figure something out. I'm still trying to figure out what to get DF for his gift. Oh...and I L-O-V-E the suspenders!!!! :)

Can't wait to hear the rest and see a TR in a few months!!! hehe

[Lizby]

We just got our license in the mail Monday! What a great thing that was, so glad to not have to go to the courthouse in orlando, more time for FUN!:)

HOW EXCITING!!! It makes it feel so much more real! You are absolutely right about the fun part! :yay:

The watch is so nice! Hope you find someone to engrave it! pixiedust:

love the watches they are so cute

Thank you very much! I really like it too, and think it is special and unique. :lovestruc I just don't understand why everyone acts like it's a live rat or something when I hand it to them to ask about engraving...

Wow, under 2 months!!! You must be so excited!!!!

Oh I am!!! :dance3: You are getting pretty close too!

How did I miss your PJ all this time???? I just spent an hour reading everything. I LOVE it!!! Its so awesome you made your MOH's bouquet from silk. I'm making ALL of our floral from silk, but luckily we're only about an hour from WDW, so we won't need to ship anything. :) Your dress is gorgeous and I'm definately stealing your idea of the mickey's on the veil!!! Best of luck with the pocket watch...I'm sure you'll figure something out. I'm still trying to figure out what to get DF for his gift. Oh...and I L-O-V-E the suspenders!!!! :)

Can't wait to hear the rest and see a TR in a few months!!! hehe

Thank you for taking the time to read it! :hug: I love the silk flowers because they save money in the long run and they last forever. You are SO lucky to live so close to Mickey's house! :woohoo: Suspenders are DF's FAVORITE thing, so they just seemed natural when we were looking for jacket alternatives.

You will be writing a TR too before you know it!!!

[Mama of Indybride]

:goodvibes

I bet the time flies!

Congratulations and best wishes for your wedding!

[roozlilone]

Woohoo! :cool1: :cool1: Congrats & I know you are getting excited. We are right behind you! :thumbsup2

[Lizby]

:goodvibes

I bet the time flies!

Congratulations and best wishes for your wedding!

Thank you very much! :hug:

Woohoo! :cool1: :cool1: Congrats & I know you are getting excited. We are right behind you! :thumbsup2

I know!!! It felt like it would never be this close, and now it's right around the corner! I think we will still be in Disney when you have your VR. We might have to try to pass by. :)

[Lizby]

I went for my final fitting at David's Bridal today!!! I was nervous that they might have lost the dress or messed it up somehow, especially since I didn't feel very confident leaving my precious dress with a rude lady who barely spoke english. However, my worries were for nothing! My dress turned out beautifully! They hemmed it so I can walk in it without tripping now and they also added the bustle. There are seven hook-thingies on one of the inside layers of the dress and there are seven ribbons on another layer that tie together and make a pretty bustle. It seems very secure and fairly easy to do. You just match the ribbons with the hooks. Here are some pics:

From the front (you can see the bustle in the back) - look how it falls perfectly at my feet and not six inches past them! :lmao:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/MeFinalFront.jpg

I thought this was a nice pic of the back all spread out.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/MeFinalBack.jpg

I am so relieved that everything turned out just the way I wanted! :woohoo:

I think I have also lost a bit of weight, so it fits a little nicer across the stomach. I am still hoping to lose at least five more pounds, so it looks even better.

[IndyBride]

Your dress looks great on you!! I can't beleive you have less than two weeks! How exciting!!

[lov2b@disney]

Beautiful! Fits perfect!

[Lizby]

Your dress looks great on you!! I can't beleive you have less than two weeks! How exciting!!

Wow, I would be freaking out if it was only two weeks! :scared1: I so need the extra month to get things done. It will be here before I know it though! :cutie:

[shezfrombermuda]

Your dress looks beautiful!

[snow_white725]

It's a very pretty dress - and I'm glad the fitting worked out well. :goodvibes

[jennifaerie]

Oh, I *love* that dress! You look beautiful. I can't wait to read the rest of your journal (I always have to skip to the pictures! :laughing: ).

[Lizby]

Your dress looks beautiful!

It's a very pretty dress - and I'm glad the fitting worked out well. :goodvibes

Oh, I *love* that dress! You look beautiful. I can't wait to read the rest of your journal (I always have to skip to the pictures! :laughing: ).

Thank you SO much for the wonderful comments! They really make my day! :cloud9:

I can't believe it, but we are getting married in FIVE WEEKS!!! :hyper: I have been a busy little bee the last couple of days. ::yes:: Sorry, no pics, but this is what I have gotten done:

-FINISHED PAYING FOR THE WEDDING (thanks to the most wonderful, fabulous FMIL and FFIL ever!)
-Mailed in the affidavit and application for our marriage license.
-E-mailed our vows to Reverend Jack.
-E-mailed Randy about photos we want.
-Called to confirm our dining reservations, had them add that it's our honeymoon, and also made a new breakfast reservation for O'Hanas after seeing the pics of Lynn's tonga toast.
-Confirmed our pontoon boat reservation (the lady thought I said cancel instead of confirm and almost cancelled it!!! :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: After what we went through to get that reservation, I told her repeatedly DO NOT, DO NOT cancel the reservation!).

What I still have to do:

-Rent a car for the second week we are in Orlando.
-Pay for hotel room.
-Enter flight info for Magical Express.
-Buy DF shoes for the wedding...he might need them!
-Ship dress to Carolyn Allen's in three weeks.
-PACK!!!! I don't even know where to begin with this one!

In other news, DF's bachelor party is tomorrow. His brother and a few friends are taking him to Atlantic City overnight. Meanwhile, I am having a girl's night out! :woohoo:

Oh my goodness, I will be a married woman at this time five weeks from now! I can't believe it! :bride:

[dislovr]

Five weeks is soo exciting! Is it feeling real yet? Your so busy you probably don't have much time to think about it. Everything is going to be beautiful and I absoutely can not wait for all the pictures.

[Lizby]

Five weeks is soo exciting! Is it feeling real yet? Your so busy you probably don't have much time to think about it. Everything is going to be beautiful and I absoutely can not wait for all the pictures.

You're right! It feels like time is slipping through my fingers...right now I am concentrating more on the end of the school year and getting things wrapped up. We are also fixing up the place where we are going to live and are stressing about moving soon. :scared: We wanted to be in before the wedding, but I'm not sure if we'll have it done in time. Plus I have a state test for teaching coming up that I am nervous about. Oh well, just over a month and we will be in the happiest place on Earth! ::MickeyMo

[Ticky Toria 78]

Your dress looks lovely. I can't believe it's only 5 weeks away now, I remember you starting your pj.

[Lizby]

:banana: :yay: :dance3: :bride: ONE MONTH!!!!!! :bride: :dance3: :yay: :banana:

[myprincessgirlisa]

you look so pretty in your dress!!!!

& the way you want your hair is gonna look GREAT on you!!!

LOVE the flip flops!!!!

your right around the corner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[IndyBride]

Wow, I would be freaking out if it was only two weeks! :scared1: I so need the extra month to get things done. It will be here before I know it though! :cutie:

I just re-read that post and I don't know what I was thinking!!! I must have checked someone else's ticker!!! :confused3

[roozlilone]

Yeah for One Month!!! :cool1:

[lov2b@disney]

:yay: ONE MONTH :yay:

Time will fly!

[Lizby]

There's been lots of exciting stuff going on! Yesterday I went to the mall with FMIL and she finally picked out her dress for the wedding. I love it! :lovestruc It is a turquoise blue color, has straps that are about 1 1/2 inches wide, a scoop neck, and comes to her knee. It looks really beautiful on her, and she has dark hair, so it complements it nicely.

I also got my dress for after the wedding from NY & Co. (it will be too hot to wear my dress all day and evening.) I'll wear my dress for the wedding and the lunch afterwards, then I'll switch into this one:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/AfterDress.jpg
It is SOOO comfortable!

Today I got a special surprise in the mail! Our application for marriage was signed and returned by the Brevard County Clerk! So now we just have to get married and we'll be official. Here's me with the letter:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/B2Happy.jpg

and opening it.... YAY!!
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/B2Happy2.jpg

We are less than four weeks out and I still have no clue what to do about engraving DF's watch. I am thinking of just giving it to him as is. Any suggestions? :confused:

[roozlilone]

Oh, I love your after wedding dress, dress!! :thumbsup2 Really cute! :goodvibes

[Lynn5700]

Your dress for after the wedding is adorable!!!!!!!!!!!! Your almost there aww how exciting!!!!

[Lizby]

Oh, I love your after wedding dress, dress!! :thumbsup2 Really cute! :goodvibes
Thanks! I've been looking for one for months but haven't seen anything I liked. I'm glad I held out for this one! ::yes::

Your dress for after the wedding is adorable!!!!!!!!!!!! Your almost there aww how exciting!!!!
Thank you, Lynn! I keep thinking back to when your wedding was getting close and you were posting the number of days left on your myspace status. Now I can't believe I am that close! :hyper: Here's hoping my wedding will turn out as nicely as yours! :earsgirl:

[Bostonbride6292008]

Libzy, your dress looks awsome! You must be just as excited as I am! What day are you leaving? I'm leaving on the 1st. How much do you still have left to do?! I totally hear you with the whole packing thing.....where do you start!

[Lizby]

Libzy, your dress looks awsome! You must be just as excited as I am! What day are you leaving? I'm leaving on the 1st. How much do you still have left to do?! I totally hear you with the whole packing thing.....where do you start!

Oh yeah, I am SO excited! :yay: :yay: :yay: We are leaving on the 2nd (23 days from now!!!!!!!!!!) I still pretty much have everything left on the to-do list on the previous page to do. I'm not worried, I know everything will get done. As far as packing, I have NO CLUE where to start either! I guess as long as I have my dress, I'm good to go, right? :goodvibes

[Lizby]

Girls, (and boys) I am so happy, I just have to share this! I bought my dress at a size 6 and have been stressing for months and thinking I should have bought an 8 because it was a little tight. BUT, I have been exercising and trying to eat a little better and NOW IT FITS PERFECTLY!!!! :cloud9: Woohoo!

[Lynn5700]

Girls, (and boys) I am so happy, I just have to share this! I bought my dress at a size 6 and have been stressing for months and thinking I should have bought an 8 because it was a little tight. BUT, I have been exercising and trying to eat a little better and NOW IT FITS PERFECTLY!!!! :cloud9: Woohoo!

Aww good!!! That is great!!!!!!!!!! now the hard part is to not lose too much more weight or your dress will be too big....when I was less than a month away I was doing pilates everyday and i had fitting every monday that month and in a week my chest shrunk lol and my seamstress told me to stop working out so much lol.

[jennifaerie]

Hey, congratulations! That's fantastic!

[Lizby]

Our wedding is exactly three weeks from today! ::yes:: :banana:

In other news, I finally solved the dilemma over what to do about engraving DF's watch. (For anyone who hasn't followed along, I got him a Disney pocketwatch as a wedding gift and I haven't been able to find anyone to engrave it for me.) I was talking to a girl at work and she had a brilliant idea: get a charm engraved and hook it on the chain! Here's the result:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Watch-1.jpg
The engraving says "Until our hands grow old... 7-4-08". I am very happy with the way it turned out!

I also ordered gifts for DF's parents to thank them for all of their help with the wedding. I don't have time to post pics now, but will later.

[roozlilone]

Our wedding is exactly three weeks from today! ::yes:: :banana:

In other news, I finally solved the dilemma over what to do about engraving DF's watch. (For anyone who hasn't followed along, I got him a Disney pocketwatch as a wedding gift and I haven't been able to find anyone to engrave it for me.) I was talking to a girl at work and she had a brilliant idea: get a charm engraved and hook it on the chain! Here's the result:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Watch-1.jpg
The engraving says "Until our hands grow old... 7-4-08". I am very happy with the way it turned out!

I also ordered gifts for DF's parents to thank them for all of their help with the wedding. I don't have time to post pics now, but will later.

What a great idea! I love the saying, it's so sweet! I'm so excited for you....you're almost there! :cool1: :cool1:

[Lizby]

What a great idea! I love the saying, it's so sweet! I'm so excited for you....you're almost there! :cool1: :cool1:

Thank you very much! The saying is adapted from the White Stripes song, "Hypnotize". The lyrics go

"I want to hold your little hand
If I can be so bold
And be your right hand man
'til your hands get old"

and I've always loved them and said them to DF. It just seemed fitting to put them on the watch.

Your VR is right around the corner too!! How excited are you?!?! :hyper:

[Lizby]

Ok, as promised, PICTURE TIME!! :cool1:

Gift for FMIL (thanks for the idea, Lynn!)
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/LoGift.jpg

FFIL's gift (I am going to have Randy take a picture of us together and put it in the frame for him.)
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/FredGift.jpg

DF is giving this to my aunt
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Mickey-1.jpg

MOH's shoes that I just finished today. For some reason the flash washed the color out a little, but they are black flip flops with red Mickeys.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/TiffShoes.jpg

MOH's jewelry (I bought this for her at a craft fair in the fall and she hasn't seen it yet. I LOVE it and hope she does too! :) )

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/TiffJewelry.jpg

Cufflinks for DF and his two brothers (the best men)
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Cufflinks.jpg

We picked up our tickets and everything from AAA yesterday! Things are really coming together! :banana: Only 17 days until we leave!!!!!!!!

[roozlilone]

Everything looks great! I love the gifts for your mother-in-law, the frame is a wonderful idea! :thumbsup2 You're almost there, it's right around the corner. We are leaving for Disney on July 12th. The wait is killing me! :goodvibes

[Lizby]

Everything looks great! I love the gifts for your mother-in-law, the frame is a wonderful idea! :thumbsup2 You're almost there, it's right around the corner. We are leaving for Disney on July 12th. The wait is killing me! :goodvibes

Thank you so much for the compliments, Jodi! We will be at Disney until the 18th, so maybe we will see you around! :cutie:

[roozlilone]

Thank you so much for the compliments, Jodi! We will be at Disney until the 18th, so maybe we will see you around! :cutie:

I'll be thinking of you on the 4th, lots of pixie dust! pixiedust: If you're in area...stop by the YCG at 2:30 on the 17th! ;)

[padisneyfour]

everything looks great! I am sure your wedding will be wonderful! best wishes!

[miranda1979]

Liz: could you please tell me were you got your cuff links!!!

they are great, my father is a cowboy at heart and I would love to get these for him. thank you.

[alissa2008]

Thank you very much! The saying is adapted from the White Stripes song, "Hypnotize". The lyrics go

"I want to hold your little hand
If I can be so bold
And be your right hand man
'til your hands get old"

and I've always loved them and said them to DF. :hyper:

Hey dress twin!! I'm so excited for you! And I LOVE tws! That quote is especially awesome on the clock (I love puns. :P) Have you heard the new raconteurs yet? Fabulous. :lovestruc

[Lizby]

Liz: could you please tell me were you got your cuff links!!!

they are great, my father is a cowboy at heart and I would love to get these for him. thank you.

I'm glad you like the cufflinks! I got them from www.eldoradoclub.net. Here is a link to these exact cufflinks: http://yhst-30589450562998.stores.yahoo.net/sixshcu.html They were very reasonable...only $16. I hope your dad enjoys them too! :goodvibes

[Lizby]

I'll be thinking of you on the 4th, lots of pixie dust! pixiedust: If you're in area...stop by the YCG at 2:30 on the 17th! ;)
Aww, thanks! :hug: I will try to stop by, but either way, I will be sending you pixie dust too!! pixiedust:

everything looks great! I am sure your wedding will be wonderful! best wishes!
Thank you! It seems so unreal that all of my planning will come to life in less than three weeks! What will I plan when it's over?? :worried:

Hey dress twin!! I'm so excited for you! And I LOVE tws! That quote is especially awesome on the clock (I love puns. :P) Have you heard the new raconteurs yet? Fabulous. :lovestruc
Yay! Another White Stripes fan!! Glad you like the quote (the pun was an added bonus! :rotfl2: ) Yes I have heard the new Raconteurs...they're great b/c they sound almost identical to White Stripes.

[pink_tink8i8]

the engraving on the watch is beautiful!

[alissa2008]

Yay! Another White Stripes fan!! Glad you like the quote (the pun was an added bonus! :rotfl2: ) Yes I have heard the new Raconteurs...they're great b/c they sound almost identical to White Stripes.

::yes:: Something about Jack's voice is SO awesome. It's so unique I love it! :cool1:

[Lizby]

So I am trying to figure out when to give DF his watch...I think we are going to give everyone their gifts when we go out to dinner the night before the wedding at Cinderella's Royal Table. I can't decide whether to give it to him then, along with everyone else's, give it to him later when it's just the two of us, or to go with my original plan, which was to have his brother give it to him from me on the morning of the wedding. :confused: Suggestions??

[DisneyFairy19]

Liz I cant believe 19 days left... How are you holding up?

[MickeyAnne]

Everything looks awesome!!! Ilove how the pocket watch came!!! The hands saying is perfect! You must be so excited now! Good luck with the last few weeks and have fun!

[Lizby]

Liz I cant believe 19 days left... How are you holding up?

I am thrilled! It seems like once we hit 70 days, the rest just FLEW by! I am nervous about packing...I am starting to make lists of things to bring and I worry we will forget something important. It is unreal that it is SO close and soon it will be our wedding! When you plan something for so long, it almost feels like the day will never come. (I'm sure you can relate!) :)

[Lizby]

Everything looks awesome!!! Ilove how the pocket watch came!!! The hands saying is perfect! You must be so excited now! Good luck with the last few weeks and have fun!

Thank you!! I hope I look as beautiful as you did on your wedding day! :goodvibes

[IndyBride]

What a great solution for the pocket watch! It looks great. I can't believe your wedding is getting so close!

[keenercam]

Liz-- All of the gifts are so sweet and thoughtful. The solution for engraving the pocket watch is fabulous!!! I am so glad you were able to express your sentiment :hug:

[miranda1979]

I'm glad you like the cufflinks! I got them from www.eldoradoclub.net. Here is a link to these exact cufflinks: http://yhst-30589450562998.stores.yahoo.net/sixshcu.html They were very reasonable...only $16. I hope your dad enjoys them too! :goodvibes

Thank you so much!!! He will love them I am sure! :)

[Lizby]

What a great solution for the pocket watch! It looks great. I can't believe your wedding is getting so close!
Thanks! I could not be happier with the way it turned out! :)

Liz-- All of the gifts are so sweet and thoughtful. The solution for engraving the pocket watch is fabulous!!! I am so glad you were able to express your sentiment :hug:

Aww, thank you, Cam! :goodvibes

[dislovr]

OMG you are sooo close! I am sooo excited for you! I will totally be thinking about you when im at work. The watch looks perfect. Why didn't one of us come up with that idea...:rotfl2: . Everything is going to be so beautiful the day of I can't wait to see pictures!

[newyearsbride]

I haven't said anything before, because I feel like I'm just mimicking everyone else, but I'm really enjoying your PJ. Oh, and I looove the watch, and the saying! Very creative for putting the heart and getting it engraved! That is all... sorry that there isn't more :confused3

[Lizby]

OMG you are sooo close! I am sooo excited for you! I will totally be thinking about you when im at work. The watch looks perfect. Why didn't one of us come up with that idea...:rotfl2: . Everything is going to be so beautiful the day of I can't wait to see pictures!

As long as someone came up with the idea, that's all that matters, right? :rotfl2: I can't wait for pictures too!!!

I haven't said anything before, because I feel like I'm just mimicking everyone else, but I'm really enjoying your PJ. Oh, and I looove the watch, and the saying! Very creative for putting the heart and getting it engraved! That is all... sorry that there isn't more :confused3

I am so glad to hear that you are enjoying my PJ! :flower3: It really makes me happy to know that!!

[Lizby]

TWO WEEKS!!! :hyper: This time two weeks from now I will be a married woman! I can't believe it!

So I decided to ship my dress down to Carolyn Allen's, because I did not want to be bothered lugging it through the airport along with our other 1.5 million bags, especially since I would have had to cram it into the overhead bin (this makes for one unhappy DISbride-to-be! :furious: ) I went to UPS today and got insurance and tracking and all that good stuff and off it went! Tracking info should be available tomorrow at 7 a.m. I'll add a link then, if you would to follow my dress on its trip down the eastern coast! :)

Since I can hear the clamoring "PI-CTURES, PI-CTURES, PI-CTURES" already, here is one pic of the dress packed in the garment bag, and then wrapped in a garbage bag (can't be too careful!!):
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Dress.jpg

And my FAVORITE boy (can't call him a dog, he gets offended :rotfl2: ) in the whole world went with me to ship my dress off and lend moral support! This is him in the car on the way home. Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the cutest Jack Russell in the whole world (IMHO), MURPHY!!!
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Murphy.jpg

[jennifaerie]

When you ship the dress, that's almost like, Ta-dah! It's almost time! You must have had butterflies and nausea when you did it! It's YAY! and... it better get there pronto!

Very, very exciting!

[keenercam]

Oh, Liz! Murphy is SOOOO handsome! I am really glad you had him around for moral support! What a good friend he is to take time out of his busy day to accompany you as you sent your dress. :) Can't wait to hear that it arrived uneventfully. :goodvibes pixiedust:

[disneygal922]

YAY for shipping the dress! It's getting so close! :cool1:

PS ~ Murphy is adorable! :goodvibes

[roozlilone]

I'm in love....with Murphy! :lovestruc He is so adorable! I wish your dress a safe, speedy trip down to Florida! You'll be joining it soon! :banana: :banana:

[Lizby]

Oh girls, I have to tell you that Murphy is going to get a swelled head from the compliments! :lmao: He really is a ladies' man and loves to hear when women think he's handsome! ::yes:: Your DFs/DHs had better keep their eyes on you girls when Murph's around! :rotfl2:

Yes, it was very exciting to ship the dress and know that the next time I see it I will be in Disney!!!

Cam-Murphy had to clear out a timeslot for me in his very busy schedule of sleeping, eating, pottying, napping, licking his paws, resting, and sleeping, but I really appreciated him being such a good friend! :rotfl:

[Keira1387]

2 weeks!!!! How exciting! Murphy is adorable!!!!

[snow_white725]

And my FAVORITE boy (can't call him a dog, he gets offended :rotfl2: ) in the whole world went with me to ship my dress off and lend moral support! This is him in the car on the way home. Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the cutest Jack Russell in the whole world (IMHO),
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Murphy.jpg

Ahhhh - so cute! I have a smooth coat JRT! This is my baby!! :goodvibes

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/snow_white725/PostedRightNow/DSC00066.jpg

(And she loves helping her mom drive too! :rotfl: )

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/snow_white725/PostedRightNow/DSC04762.jpg

[Lizby]

Ahhhh - so cute! I have a smooth coat JRT! This is my baby!! :goodvibes

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/snow_white725/PostedRightNow/DSC00066.jpg

(And she loves helping her mom drive too! :rotfl: )

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/snow_white725/PostedRightNow/DSC04762.jpg

Oh my goodness! She is absolutely adorable!!! :love: Murphy had that same stuffed squirrel at one point! Does she like to chase them too?

[keenercam]

Okay, this is too funny. Our furbaby also has the same stuffed squirrel. She thinks it's her baby. You should see her take care of it. :lovestruc

You know, Liz, I figured his schedule was pretty full and I thought it only fair that we acknowledge the personal sacrifice he must have made to go for that car ride.

SnowWhite -- your baby is adorable, too! I didn't even know there were smooth coat and not-so-smooth coat JRTs. We considered that breed before deciding on our cairn terrier. Our only concern was how much they seemed to bark when we met them.

[ampooh]

I jsut realized your getting married on July 4. duh. I've lurked on your pj for awile but wasn't thinking. We are staying at BC and leaving on July 4th about the time you are getting married. I wish I could lurk top see your beautiful wedding.

Good luck and the dress will be fine. So exciting it's so close

[Lisacope]

Hey Liz - Good luck with everything - I know your wedding will be beautiful!

[Lizby]

I jsut realized your getting married on July 4. duh. I've lurked on your pj for awile but wasn't thinking. We are staying at BC and leaving on July 4th about the time you are getting married. I wish I could lurk top see your beautiful wedding.

Good luck and the dress will be fine. So exciting it's so close

Thank you for coming out of lurkdom to comment! :goodvibes That's too bad you won't be there to peek in on the wedding, but I swear I'll post so many pics you'll think you WERE there! :lmao:

Hey Liz - Good luck with everything - I know your wedding will be beautiful!

Thank you!!! I hope so! :cloud9:

[Lizby]

So yesterday I noticed FMIL bustling around all over, making deviled eggs and potato salad and acting a little secretive. When questioned, she said it was all for a party DF's brother was going to that night. Then, one of DF's coworkers was leaving our house and he says "Have fun tonight, Liz!" (Turns out he nearly blew the surprise and DF was ready to beat his ***.) DF passes it off that he was planning on taking me out to Friday's for drinks and that's what the coworker meant. At like 6:30 we leave for Friday's but I notice we're going the wrong way and DF says he needs to look at this trailer and he's pretending to get lost and eventually we wind up at his aunt's house and he tells me he has to drop off a tool to his cousin. His aunt meets us out front and walks us around the back and then I hear............SURPRISE!!!!! DF's family threw me a surprise bridal shower! :hyper: And can I just say it was BEAUTIFUL and so much fun!! :yay: It was a fairytale princess theme and there was Disney music playing in the background and everything. princess:

FOOD
There was a lot of really delicious food, like aforementioned potato salad and deviled eggs (my FAV!!) and stromboli, fruit, chicken, etc... I didn't really get to eat that much because I was busy flapping my gums with everyone there. :rotfl2: Sorry, no food pics here yet. I only broke my camera out when it was time for gifts, but MOH might have some.

GAMES
We also played some fun games, like this one where they pass out a list of items that might be in your purse and the corresponding point values if you do. The person with the most points won a little goodie bag.

We also did this one game where MOH and her mom put all this stuff on a tray and I walked around showing it to everyone. They just told everyone to pay close attention, so of course everyone was trying to memorize the stuff on the tray. I walked inside and then they told everyone to write down what I was wearing! There was a lot of moans and groans that they fell for it and FMIL actually won the game!

The ongoing game throughout the shower was when everyone walked in they got a couple of those skinny, stretchy, plastic bracelets to wear. Anyone who caught someone else saying "wedding" got to take a bracelet from the offender. The person with the most bracelets at the end of the night won. I haven't played any games like those before at showers and really thought they were a lot of fun and did not cause any awkwardness for anyone who didn't want to play.

PICTURES

After food and games it was time to open the gifts! My neighbor was there and somehow she got roped into making the bow hat and she did a GREAT job! She was nice enough to make it double as a bouquet so I didn't have to wear it on my head too long. :goodvibes

Here I am opening this really awesome gift basket full of little kitchen necessities and it also had red, white, and blue lollipops and little bride & groom cookies! The next pic is a welcome mat FMIL gave us, but I really wanted to show off the castle balloon above me! :bitelip: Last, this is my shocked face to find a nightie in one of the boxes (thanks MOH! :rotfl: ) Can you see how red my face got??

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Basket.jpg http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Welcome.jpg http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Shocked.jpg

DF wound up staying at the party since he drove me and some of his boy cousins were there for him to hang out with. Here we are with my bow bouquet:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Bs-1.jpg

And here's me rockin' it on my head:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/BowHat.jpg

AND THE PART I AM MOST EXCITED TO SHARE!!!!...............MY CAKE!!!
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/ChrisCake.jpg
A girl I work with at school is also a pastry chef and she makes all of these AMAZING desserts for our in-service lunches, so Tim's aunt hired her to make me a Little Mermaid cake! It is SO cool! Around the sides it says "May all of your fairytale dreams come true." :cloud9:

MOH's mom also made me this really pretty cake out of towels! When I first got there I didn't realize it was towels and I was thinking the icing looked a little weird, but I guess that's why!! :rotfl2:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/TowelCake.jpg

And last, but not least, the favors! In the bags there's mints, princess fruit snacks, a glass slipper, a wand, and a picture of DF and I from the day we got engaged (the same one that's posted on the first page of my PJ.) I was totally surprised about the picture and it turns out FMIL was super secretive and snuck the picture out of one of my photo albums and I never even noticed!
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Favor.jpg

There is also a little bridal shower book that was making its way around, but I was not allowed to look at it. I'm not sure when that's coming, but it looked really neat!

So I REALLY am on :cloud9: today!! I thought it was so sweet of everyone to get together and do that for me. MOH has been in Europe studying abroad for the last month and a half, so her mother stepped in to help do what MOH wanted done. :hug: Plus I know FMIL and one of DF's aunts really worked their butts off making it so nice. I am so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life!

[WithDisneySpirit]

Wow, your surprise bridal shower party looked so much fun!!! I love all the pictures, especially the one of you and your DF :lovestruc

[alissa2008]

YAY Dresstwin!! :yay: How exciting!!!!!!

I LOVE this pic of you guys -- it's incredible (and DF looks super hot! :lmao:)
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Bs-1.jpg

Your Mermaid cake was awesome!! Makes me so excited for my bridal shower!! My aunts are throwing it for me (because my mom is MOH and they said she has enough to worry about). They said its a total surprise and they will only tell me that its purple and silver and the theme is fairies! :yay: It's in July so it's coming up! :cool1: Your party looked awesome and I'm so happy to be your dresstwin!!! :hug: Congratulations!!

[padisneyfour]

everything looks like it so was much fun.... you have the right to be on cloud 9. That was so thoughtful ...... congrats and enjoy this wonderful and special time in your lives!

[Ticky Toria 78]

your bridal shower looked so much fun. what a nice surprise! The cake is lovely. Not long now, bet you are really excited!

[snow_white725]

Oh my goodness! She is absolutely adorable!!! :love: Murphy had that same stuffed squirrel at one point! Does she like to chase them too?

lol - It seems a lot of pups out there have that squirrel :rotfl:

And yes, she LOVES to chase them! (By the way, your surprise party sounded so great too!)

[IndyBride]

What a great surprise! It looks like you had a ton of fun!

[Mama of Indybride]

Your furbabies are super cute!

:offtopic: I have three furbabies of my own, but my avatar is Val aka Indy Bride's sweet little Indy, named after none other than Indiana Jones the best ride ever at Disneyland. She is the baby of the family, and the smallest furbaby of them all, and we all spoil her to pieces.

But back to your wedding! :yay: :yay: :yay:

How exciting for you! So so close....I will be thinking of you on your special day!

Sharing weddings on the DIS helps us Arizonians suffer through the evil summer we have to endure. :furious:

[DisneyBrideToni]

Ok first your furbaby is super cute! Second your shower looked awesome!! How exciting for you! I love that towel cake and your ariel cake is gorgeous! They did a great job!!!!

[keenercam]

Your shower looked so wonderful! How sweet of everyone for their special efforts. When we got married, I decided on December 7 to get married before Christmas and my friends and I were all in the middle of finals our senior year of college, so there was no time (or money) for a shower. It always makes me smile to see the effort that friends and family go through to make such a special event for a bride. I am so glad it was so wonderful for you!

[29apr00]

What a great bridal shower!! Isn't it fun opeing nighties infront of MIL's and grandmothers!! :lmao:

[alissa2008]

What a great bridal shower!! Isn't it fun opeing nighties infront of MIL's and grandmothers!! :lmao:

:rotfl2: This is surely going to make me red!! :rotfl: And I have some crazy aunts so who knows what they're up to! :stir: Your shower looked killer though!! And guess what? TWO WEEKS!!!!! I wish there was a countdown smiley! :cheer2:

[DisneyFairy19]

beautiful bridal shower pics!!!!!!!!!!

[Lizby]

First, THANK YOU everyone for your wonderful comments! I had such a blast at the bridal shower (the best part was having everyone together...the gifts didn't even matter.) Yeah, opening the nightie was a little embarrassing, but it was also funny for everyone. At least it was a nice one though and not one with holes cut out in certain areas or something like that! :lmao:

I forgot to mention that at the end of the night, MOH read off a list of things that I had said during the shower that I would be saying on the wedding night. It was HILARIOUS! There were things like "it's so big!!" and "yes it is a playboy" (don't ask about that one!) I thought that might be a fun idea for someone else to use if they ever have to throw a shower.

Second, I have to tell you that Murphy can barely fit his head through any of the doorways in the house because it is so swelled from everyone's compliments! :rotfl2: He thinks he's God's gift to DisBrides now!

[alissa2008]

He thinks he's God's gift to DisBrides now!

:rotfl:

[Lizby]

Well, according to the UPS website, my dress is now in Jacksonville, FL, so hopefully it will arrive today or tomorrow! :cool1:

[BriarRose410]

I am so jealous about your cake! It was awesome...

[Lizby]

I am so jealous about your cake! It was awesome...

Thank you very much! I LOVED it! :love:

[Lizby]

I thought I'd never get to say this, but we are ONE WEEK from our wedding! We leave in five days!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

In other news, my dress arrived safely at Carolyn Allen's! :cool1: I was so happy when I received their phone call! I've got all of our toiletries packed and got some new shorts and tank tops for the trip, so I am getting there with the packing! I think we might make it after all! :thumbsup2

[lov2b@disney]

:dance3: :dance3: 1 WEEK!

YEAH LIZ, this week will fly !

[roozlilone]

Hooray Liz! I can't believe you only have one week! Time is flying! :yay: :yay: I'm two weeks behind you and now at SBP! ::yes:: I'm so happy your dress had a safe trip too! When are you actually leaving for Disney? :goodvibes

[Lizby]

:dance3: :dance3: 1 WEEK!

YEAH LIZ, this week will fly !

I'm sure it will! The past few weeks have been a blur, so I can't imagine how quick this one will go!

Hooray Liz! I can't believe you only have one week! Time is flying! :yay: :yay: I'm two weeks behind you and now at SBP! ::yes:: I'm so happy your dress had a safe trip too! When are you actually leaving for Disney? :goodvibes

Thanks Jodi! I am so excited for you! We are leaving this Wednesday, July 2! Yay!!!!!!!! :cool1:

[Keira1387]

wow, 1 Week!!!! That will go by so fast!!!

[Lizby]

Ok the time is just about here!! We leave tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Three days from now I will be married! :goodvibes I went for a mani/pedi today (first pedi ever--it was awesome!), and I am all tanned, highlighted, whitened, etc....so I guess it's time to tie the knot! I have a little more packing to do which I am going to do as soon as I finish this.

I just wanted to share a few pics...last night three of my friends took me out to celebrate the wedding (I guess you could call it a hen night) and it was SO much fun! Enjoy the pictorial goodness!

My MOH couldn't find a bride sash, so she made me one! It was great!!
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Me-2.jpg

The girls
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/Girls-2.jpg

Yummmmmm drinks with the best MOH ever!!!
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/hunnny83/TiffandI.jpg

I guess the next pics I'll be posting will be wedding ones!! :dance3:

[tlhbdm]

Congrats!!!! Can't wait to hear all about it. Have a swell time!!!!!!!

[lov2b@disney]

yeah Liz! Have a great time on your trip and a MAGICAL wedding day!

[29apr00]

Can't wait to hear all about it!!

I know i'll never remember to get online on the 4th so....


HAPPY WEDDING DAY!!

;)

[roozlilone]

Have a safe trip!!! Enjoy every minute! I can't wait for you to tell us all about it! What a way to spend 4th of July! :goodvibes

[padisneyfour]

I hope you have a wonderful and amazing wedding day! enjoy the fireworks:) and look forward to hearing all the details... ENJOY IT!!!!

[myprincessgirlisa]

LIZ!!!!!!!!!!

i hope you have a SUPER fabulous trip & a perfect wedding day!!!!!!!

:goodvibes

[disneygal922]

YAY!!:cheer2: :cheer2: I hope you have a wonderful trip filled with lots of Pixie Dust :wizard:

[Jessbell34]

HURRAY! You are so close! I am so excited for you! Enjoy every moment while it is happening! Have a wonderful trip!!!:lovestruc

[DisneyBrideToni]

WOO HOOOOOOOOOO for leaving tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know you will look beautiful on your wedding day and I hope your entire trip is wonderful!!!! In case I don't get a chance to come on here on July 4th.......

HAVE A HAPPY WEDDING DAY!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Ticky Toria 78]

Liz, have a fabulous wedding day!
I can't wait to hear all about it when you are back!!!!:surfweb:

[MyMelody]

:cool1: Have a great trip, can't wait to see the pictures when you get back Happy 4th of July and Congrats on your wedding:lovestruc Enjoy your wedding to the fullest.

[WithDisneySpirit]

What a great sendoff - I enjoyed the pictorial goodness :goodvibes May yours be a true fairytale wedding...:bride:

[JonetteA]

Have a great time!

[Lizby]

Thank you SO much for your warm wishes everyone! I can't believe the big day is only two days away!!!! :banana: Your advice has been invaluable in planning our wedding. I will be sure to take tons of pics!

The bags are all packed and everyone is getting ready to leave......so, WE'RE OFF! :mickeyjum See you when we're married! :bride:

[Jessbell34]

:lovestruc Have an amazing trip! I know everything will be magical!:lovestruc

[Keira1387]

Have a great trip!!!

[Lizby]

Well, we made it! The plane ride went without a hitch (even with some whining from DF) and we are all checked in to POFQ and ready to go! FMIL and I walked over to SBP today and let me tell you it was soooo cool to see it in real life. I have seen so many pictures of it online, but the experience is totally different to actually be there. I can't wait until Friday morning when we get married! Probably won't post for a while, so have a great couple of weeks! :cutie: If I have time to sneak on and post some sneak peeks I will, but no promises!

[padisneyfour]

Have a wonderful wedding day!!! ENJOY!!!!

[pink_tink8i8]

Congratulations!!! Hope you have a fantastic wedding!!!

[Mama of Indybride]

Yeah for you!

Can't wait for the TR!

Congratulations!

[alissa2008]

Thinking of you!!! Tossing a dancing banana your way!!!

:banana:

[IndyBride]

Have a fabulous trip!!!!!!!