Sabrina & Jim's PJ: 05/26 Please don't ask....

[Belle091507]

I love love love the goodies!!!! I can't wait to get mine :laughing: I love how your such a savey shopper! You need to come shop with me for all my baby stuff!!!!

[Keira1387]

I love the picture frames! You got them for a steal!:thumbsup2

[tink8jr]

Dont feel bad I have been planning since 2003 and just got married in Jan 08 LOL

[tink8jr]

The easiest decision I ever had to make was picking my wedding party.
My best friend (apart from DF) who is also my cousin but more like my sister is my MOH. She just had to be. We made that decision when I was 8 and she was 7. It's funny because on the way home from the falls we stopped to see her. She was the first person that we told about our engagement and she already knew she was MOH. She's great! She'll be posting on here soon too. She already has a huge organized disney binder started and it's all color coded and organized. It's great! She's really a great MOH and has really helped me with everything from the beginning.

I never really wanted to have bridesmaids. I don't know why but it's just not me. I wanted to incorporate my brother in there since we are very close but I wasn't sure how. I just decided that he will be my co-man-of-honor. He's in denial right now but I'm getting him in pink somehow.

DF picked his dad to be best man. I cried when he told me. I think that is so special. They are really close so I thought that was nice.

I never really wanted to have flower girls or ring bearers either but DF's nieces were flower girls in his sister's wedding a couple of months ago and they were just too precious. That changed my mind but I don't have any little kids in my family and I'm not sure that DF's sister will be able to make it to Florida for the wedding so I didn't want to ask them yet. I have really cute plans for them if they do though. It's exciting!

I did however, find out that I am going to be an aunt in August :cheer2: so I will have a very cute toddler ring bearer or flower girl. How adorable!
My cousin was my MOH, we are 9 years apart her birthday is March 4th and Mine is March 5th I decided when she was born she would be my MOH.

[tink8jr]

My MOH and I were talking this past tuesday and we are thinking of "faking it up" for my wedding. It's the one time we get to get all dressed up and feel princess-y and we want to go all out. Now, I know most girls want to stay as natural as possible with the make up and do up-dos but my MOH and I, we need to do our own thing. I already have long hair, but my MOH has shorter hair and we want to get extensions. I want some for my vavoom factor. We want to get the fake lashes put in and the fake nails and of course, we cannot forget the fake spray tan. My MOH literally needs spf 50 in order to go outside and we don't want to be all pale showing up in Florida. For some reason I'm really looking forward to this. Is this normal or am I actually losing my mind? We're going to do it in a classy way. I still want to look like me but with more of a "photo shoot" look.
I say do what makes you happy I think it sounds like fun.

[tink8jr]

I just realized today that these PJs really help you organize your wedding thoughts in a rational way. I already find it helping me out. I think DF and I are going to have to do a wishes wedding after all. I don't think we are going to invite everybody in our family anyway but out of the people that we do want to invite I believe we are already over the max. for an escape wedding. Our immediate family is going to stay for our disneymoon and make a family vacation celebration out of it so I'm sure we'll have no problem with the min. room requirements. Phew. One less thing to stress about.

I really want to make the 24 hour drive down to disney instead of flying. I'm not doing it to try and save money or anything, I think it may equal out to the same amount but I'm already having panic attacks over my wedding dress on the plane. I also don't want to be limited to the amount of luggage that I can bring with me and how will I transport all of my wedding stuff and gifts and vacation stuff otherwise? Plus I'd have to rent a car at the airport anyway to get my Florida marriage license so this way I'll already have a car and that is another thing I don't have to worry about.
You can get a marriage license in the mail also that is what I did

[Lynn5700]

Very cute goodies :) Your enagagement party theme was so cute!!!! Love the pink tie,that pink is the same pink my BM is going to wear!

[pink_tink8i8]

I love the new gift bag goodies especially the frames! congrats on your find....;)

Thanks! My mom found them.

Yay! I'm happy it's going to work out! Plus it will look so beautiful!!!! Have i mentioned how excited i am for you lol:yay:

me too! :banana:

I love love love the goodies!!!! I can't wait to get mine :laughing: I love how your such a savey shopper! You need to come shop with me for all my baby stuff!!!!

Definitely!

I love the picture frames! You got them for a steal!:thumbsup2

I know. I was lucky

Dont feel bad I have been planning since 2003 and just got married in Jan 08 LOL

wow! well I guess it's not odd after all. Most girls start planning when we're 2 :)

My cousin was my MOH, we are 9 years apart her birthday is March 4th and Mine is March 5th I decided when she was born she would be my MOH.

:lmao: that's awesome!

I say do what makes you happy I think it sounds like fun.

I'm so looking forward to getting "faked up" you have no idea :rotfl:

[pink_tink8i8]

You can get a marriage license in the mail also that is what I did

I plan on doing that since I live in a different country. Hopefully there will not be a problem with that.

Very cute goodies :) Your enagagement party theme was so cute!!!! Love the pink tie,that pink is the same pink my BM is going to wear!

Thanks :) The haters hated my theme (big surprise). They thought it was so childish. Whatever. :cool2: I originally wanted my MOH to wear pale pink, like the tie, but she has red hair and never wears pink because she feels it clashes. I'll see if I can persuade her muhahahahah pirate:

[tink8jr]

I plan on doing that since I live in a different country. Hopefully there will not be a problem with that.



Thanks :) The haters hated my theme (big surprise). They thought it was so childish. Whatever. :cool2: I originally wanted my MOH to wear pale pink, like the tie, but she has red hair and never wears pink because she feels it clashes. I'll see if I can persuade her muhahahahah pirate:
I had haters to oh well I never listen to anyone I was told I was crazy for having Disney music for the wedding and not "normal" wedding music LOL I don't want to be normal I want to be me and I wanted Disney music and thats what I got and I was happy

[pink_tink8i8]

Good for you for sticking with your guns :thumbsup2
I'm so past the haters too. I'm doing what I want also. I even left out the people that were sour at my engagement party because I didn't want bad karma or energy at my wedding

[tink8jr]

Good for you :cool1: I hope it all is perfect :woohoo:

[pink_tink8i8]

I am putting a hold on my pj for a short while due to the sudden and unexpected death of a family member. I shall continue with my updates in a little while as the arrangements are being held out of town.

[lov2b@disney]

:hug: So sorry to hear about your loss.

[roozlilone]

Oh, gosh, I'm so sorry. :hug:

[padisneyfour]

sorry for your loss, take care.....

[stitchlet]

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Take care :hug:

[lurkyloo]

I'm sorry.... :grouphug:

[jacqu3lin3]

I'm so sorry....

[Keira1387]

I am so sorry! :grouphug:

[keenercam]

I am sorry to hear of your family's loss. Sending you a :hug: Please drop a line when you can to let us know you are okay.

[tink8jr]

Sorry about your loss :hug:

[hmgolden]

I'm sorry for you loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. :hug:

[Lynn5700]

I am putting a hold on my pj for a short while due to the sudden and unexpected death of a family member. I shall continue with my updates in a little while as the arrangements are being held out of town.

Aww I'm so so sorry for you and your family's loss:grouphug: :grouphug: I will keep you all in my thought's and prayer's.

[mermaidbride1108]

So Sorry for your loss:hug:

[pink_tink8i8]

Hi everyone, I am now home but very tired and emotionally drained. I just wanted to say thank you so much for all of your support. It means a lot. :goodvibes

[keenercam]

Welcome home, Sabrina. We've missed you. :hug: I am sure that once you are immersed here again you will feel so much happier! :sunny: :goodvibes

[padisneyfour]

welcome home.... hope to hear from you soon.Take care of yourself:)

[iluv2go2disney]

I've been reading your PJ and everything looks great. I am a HUGE fan of PINK also so I am really enjoying seeing everything you've picked.

[newyearsbride]

I'm late, but I'm sorry for your loss, and hopefully we can help you put a smile on your face :yay:

[pink_tink8i8]

Welcome home, Sabrina. We've missed you. :hug: I am sure that once you are immersed here again you will feel so much happier! :sunny: :goodvibes

Aw...thank you so much. Being back on the boards has already helped as it is such a happy place :)

welcome home.... hope to hear from you soon.Take care of yourself:)

It's great to be back!

I've been reading your PJ and everything looks great. I am a HUGE fan of PINK also so I am really enjoying seeing everything you've picked.

Yay! another pink fan. You'll love all the rest of the things that I've picked then.

I'm late, but I'm sorry for your loss, and hopefully we can help you put a smile on your face :yay:

Thank you very much. Yes, the boards have definitely put a smile back on my face. Everybody has been really supportive and it's really great :goodvibes

[padisneyfour]

:goodvibes

[pink_tink8i8]

Hi everybody,

I'm feeling well enough to get back to writing my pj. My in-laws and I just went through a sudden loss in the family, as you already know by now, and the arrangements were out of town so I was gone for a bit. Of course this all happened during a HUGE snow storm where we received enough snow to break a record from 30 years ago. After the funeral, my family actually got lost in the storm and ended up seeing various car accidents ranging from minor to severe. Not always a good thing when you are already sad from a funeral but we did the best that we could.
The past couple of weeks have been a little rocky. I'm currently dealing with a very serious illness that now has me in treatment 2 times a week. Just in the past week I had a bit of an emergency with a tooth. I know it sounds like "oh it's just a tooth" but considering all that has been going on, it's just sort of like "what next?" you know?
Anyway, now it is just nice to get back to some fun stuff in my life and planning my wedding!

[padisneyfour]

looking forward to hearing more of your plans.... you go girl! Stay positive!:goodvibes

[pink_tink8i8]

DF has FINALLY agreed to send out our official announcements for our DFTW!!!!!! He has been very apprehensive about sending them out because he didn't want to receive a thousand phone calls from people asking all these details when we really haven't set anything in stone yet. We can't officially book our date for next year yet and since our guest list is jumping all over the place we can't even pick a venue either. In the next couple of days we'll talk about the guest list and send out our announcements to get a general idea of a guest count. I will include a mini quiz because I have some surprises up my sleeve but I can't post what they are unfortunately because my SIL comes on here and I want to keep it a surprise for her as well. I'll post a picture as soon as I am done.
In regards to the general wedding planning, DF and I pretty well see eye to eye which I think is pretty fantastic however, the guest list is where we divide. I've mentioned this in an earlier post but DF wants to keep it small and intimate. I don't want an enormous affair but I don't want to deny people who are close to us to come to our wedding. I'm sure we'll eventually meet middle ground but I'm still not sure where that is at this point. I would LOVE to be able to do ADH or the great movie ride I just completely blocked it out of my mind because I didn't think people would respond well to a destination wedding. Well it now seems that the demand to come may evolve to surpass my expectations. I have family members volunteering other family members and even family friends. I think my middle ground will even surprise me.

[padisneyfour]

You will know what feels right, about who to invite.... who do you want there to share this (your) day.....we have pretty much kept our planned guests to immediate family: siblings w/their families and our parents because they are who we want there. You will know whats right for you both....:goodvibes

[pink_tink8i8]

We have finally set the guest list I am happy to report. It is officially going to be
immediate family only i.e. parents, brothers, sisters, spouses and their children; My MOH, who I consider my sister, and one aunt and three cousins on DF's side who he is very close to. That brings the official total to 26. I am happy with this number and even more thrilled that we are sharing this with the people we consider to be truly special to us. We believe it will be more personal and we will be able to share more one-on-one time with these people.

[padisneyfour]

Yeah for you guys:thumbsup2 .... That very similar to what we are planning.

[pink_tink8i8]

Here are the latest goodies for the bags: key chains and note pads.

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/174604notepads.JPG
The larger key chains are actually flashlights too! they are adorable! I love them

[pink_tink8i8]

Yeah for you guys:thumbsup2 .... That very similar to what we are planning.

I think we are definitely on the same boat for our guest lists. I feel really good about it :goodvibes

[pink_tink8i8]

Yeah for you guys:thumbsup2 .... That very similar to what we are planning.


thanks for the ticker info - seems like it already spread like wildfire on the boards :rotfl:

[Mama of Indybride]

Here are the latest goodies for the bags: key chains and note pads.

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/174604notepads.JPG
The larger key chains are actually flashlights too! they are adorable! I love them

Where did you find your notepads? Where they online? They are adorable! :banana:

If you could please PM me if you have the time, I'd so appreciate it! :thumbsup2

[pink_tink8i8]

I am sooooooooooooooooo excited! I am going to officially start my dress shopping in a couple of weeks!!!! I couldn't sleep the other night thinking about it. I'm going to go to a place near where I live first. My SIL bought her dress from there and I was with her and the service was absolutely amazing! They are very nice and really listen to what you are looking for. They also sell a lot of designer stuff which I'm really excited about too! There are few shops here that do this. If I cannot find anything I'm going to try and go to a place where I'm supposed to be moving to in the next year. They are about a 7 hour drive though so we'll see how that goes but they carry the disney wedding dresses. I really have my eye on a couple of those. I think there were a few other brides who were getting married and moving all in a short period of time also. It's crazy I tell you. DF and I are also going to be starting new careers paths as well.

[Mermaid_of_Honour]

Hi!!
I'm Pink Tink's MOH/cousin (like a sister)/best friend and I'm jumping on the messaging bandwagon! I'm very excited about the whole Disney wedding idea, and I'll be delighted to be in a hot place (living in Canada, I'm freezing cold from October to May) I know weddings take an awful lot of planning and organization, and planning one that will take place 2000km away is going to be quite a challenge! But I love my cousin and her DF dearly, and I'm up for it!
I wonder if any other MOHs out there have any tips for helping to plan something like this? Brides, what is the best thing you think your MOH could do for you?
Cheers to all!

[pink_tink8i8]

Hi!!
I'm Pink Tink's MOH/cousin (like a sister)/best friend and I'm jumping on the messaging bandwagon! I'm very excited about the whole Disney wedding idea, and I'll be delighted to be in a hot place (living in Canada, I'm freezing cold from October to May) I know weddings take an awful lot of planning and organization, and planning one that will take place 2000km away is going to be quite a challenge! But I love my cousin and her DF dearly, and I'm up for it!
I wonder if any other MOHs out there have any tips for helping to plan something like this? Brides, what is the best thing you think your MOH could do for you?
Cheers to all!


YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited that you are finally posting!!! :yay:
I love how you added all the "slash/slash" names that I've been calling you on here. :rotfl: I definitely think the wedding could be a challenge for many things but we'll all get through it together :goodvibes

[pink_tink8i8]

Here is one of the current hairstyles that I just love. It's a half-up/half-down do. It is very reminiscent of the 40s, if you ask me, but with a contemporary twist and I absolutely love that! :lovestruc

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/174604style04_L.jpg

Here is the style of make-up that I would like to have for my eyes.

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/174604May12.jpg

[pink_tink8i8]

I've been talking to DF a lot lately about our wedding and showing him pictures, it turns out he is really repulsed about the idea of anything feathers to be there :rotfl2: This is news to me! I've been posting feathers galore on here after I showed him a picture of the feather centerpieces and now he has decided that the feathers need to be "plucked" from the wedding. I love the idea but I don't want him to hate the whole thing so now I'm going to re look at centerpieces. I'm thinking about roses.

Also, we can't seem to agree on locations either. I know it will all work out but it is a bit frustrating. He is really gun ho on a restaurant like Vic & Al's because he thinks we'll be like 5 people. I said that if 5 people came we could go to a restaurant but since we're almost 30 people we need to pick an alternative. I personally like the GF white room or the great movie ride. DF thinks the characters are going to be too cheesy and nobody will have a good time. He's also set a back with the whole western theme for dining. I just think it is really different and from the looks of it really fun!

Furthermore, a ceremony location isn't going well either. I want epcot and he wants the SBP. I like SBP just not a fan of having my ceremony on display for all to see. We both love the beach idea but I'm thinking that might turn out to be pricey. It's $2500 to rent the beach and then I have to pay set up fees and decorations. I think I'd have to extensively decorate here more than at epcot but maybe that's just me.

[Mermaid_of_Honour]

I personally think that hair style is really pretty. And flattering on most people too!
Please forgive my ignorance, but I'm not yet familiar with all the acronyms. What is the GF white room? And the SBP? I agree with you both that a beach sound just lovely... There must be less costly beaches, no? And wouldn't anywhere else at Disney be around the same price anyway? I could be wrong, but I'd like to look in all the corners before we let go of an idea that you both like. Maybe we'll get lucky!
He doesn't like the feathers? Not a problem. We'll find something else. Tell DF he'll have a completely feather-free (ie. bald) wedding.

[pink_tink8i8]

I personally think that hair style is really pretty. And flattering on most people too!
Please forgive my ignorance, but I'm not yet familiar with all the acronyms. What is the GF white room? And the SBP? I agree with you both that a beach sound just lovely... There must be less costly beaches, no? And wouldn't anywhere else at Disney be around the same price anyway? I could be wrong, but I'd like to look in all the corners before we let go of an idea that you both like. Maybe we'll get lucky!
He doesn't like the feathers? Not a problem. We'll find something else. Tell DF he'll have a completely feather-free (ie. bald) wedding.

GF = Grand Floridian Hotel
SBP = Sea Breeze Point

Well the GF beach costs $1000 more than all the other sites but like you said I'll get a quote before I go all OCD and have a panic attack.

[pink_tink8i8]

Hi!!
I'm Pink Tink's MOH/cousin (like a sister)/best friend and I'm jumping on the messaging bandwagon! I'm very excited about the whole Disney wedding idea, and I'll be delighted to be in a hot place (living in Canada, I'm freezing cold from October to May) I know weddings take an awful lot of planning and organization, and planning one that will take place 2000km away is going to be quite a challenge! But I love my cousin and her DF dearly, and I'm up for it!
I wonder if any other MOHs out there have any tips for helping to plan something like this? Brides, what is the best thing you think your MOH could do for you?
Cheers to all!

You should post this as a new thread because more people will see it and respond to your questions :thumbsup2

[pink_tink8i8]

Here's the other hairstyle that I like. I just want "bigger hair":

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/174604sfp_long_1.jpg

Here's my hideous, I mean feather centerpiece replacement:

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/747/174604rosecp.JPG
I just LOVE the hanging tea lights off of the CP


and here is my first craft project/prototype!!!! It's a bit hideous but it is just a prototype after all plus my laser printer is on B&W:

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/174604drhangerproto-med.JPG

p.s. I don't have a date penciled in yet so I just picked a date

[Keira1387]

Ok, I don't know why you think the door hanger is hideous... I LOVE it!!! i have looking everywhere for one, and I couldn't find anything that I like. How did you make that? I am stealing this idea(if you don't mind!)

[padisneyfour]

Very pretty -even in B/W! Very nice. You go!:thumbsup2

[figmentfan814]

The door hanger is so cute! I really wanted to do some for my guests, but we ran out of time! :)

[lov2b@disney]

I LOVE the door hanger too! And the hair is so pretty! And the flowers with the votives will be gorgeous!:)

[pink_tink8i8]

Ok, I don't know why you think the door hanger is hideous... I LOVE it!!! i have looking everywhere for one, and I couldn't find anything that I like. How did you make that? I am stealing this idea(if you don't mind!)

Of course I don't mind if you take the idea. It is actually not my idea in the first place. I was inspired from past DIS brides. The picture was just my idea and the layout. Here is the template:

http://kids.creativity-portal.com/images/projects/door.hanger/dh-white.pdf

here is the picture I used:

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/747/174604cinderella3.jpg

I chose this one because cinderella is in a wedding dress so you can use this one or just google cinderella under images and then select one that you like.

I printed the image and the template. I cut out the template.

Then I opened word and aligned all my writing in the center.

Then I used my favorite trick, I static clinged the cut out door hanger to my screen so I can see where I needed to align my text, clever I know ;)

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/747/174604staticcling.JPG

let's pretend that was the cut out template. Print that out and then cut and paste on your template and you got yourself a protoype.

I'm either going to use bristol board or foam for the final product. I'll post when I have it.

Earth friendly tip, after you print one try to at least fit 2 templates per page :thumbsup2

[pink_tink8i8]

Very pretty -even in B/W! Very nice. You go!:thumbsup2

thank you, I will print the final product in color though to give it that extra touch. I'll just use my MOH's printer ;)

[pink_tink8i8]

The door hanger is so cute! I really wanted to do some for my guests, but we ran out of time! :)

Aw, that sucks but on the bright side you had every other amazing detail for your wedding :goodvibes

I LOVE the door hanger too! And the hair is so pretty! And the flowers with the votives will be gorgeous!:)

Thanks :cutie: we'll see how gorgeous they are after I get the quote :rotfl:

[keenercam]

Sabrina -- those CPs are lush! I looked at something like that but realized they were too large for my setting, but then consoled myself by reminding myself that all those roses would really bump up the floral budget. :eek: I LOVE the hanging tealights. Your door hangers are great -- thank you so much for sharing the instructions. I've just added them to my to-do list. ;)

[DisneyFairy19]

I love your hairstyle you picked... so pretty

[pink_tink8i8]

Sabrina -- those CPs are lush! I looked at something like that but realized they were too large for my setting, but then consoled myself by reminding myself that all those roses would really bump up the floral budget. :eek: I LOVE the hanging tealights. Your door hangers are great -- thank you so much for sharing the instructions. I've just added them to my to-do list. ;)

My pleasure :goodvibes

I love your hairstyle you picked... so pretty


Thank you so much!

[pink_tink8i8]

mini update: I found my MOH dress!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm very excited because it's pink. I originally wanted my MOH to wear pink but she doesn't wear it because of her hair color but we found an awesome dress that was a coral (but more on the pink side) that looked just spectacular on her!!!!!! I think it's supposed to be a prom dress and it's at a regular chain store and she can buy it right off the rack!!!!!! It doesn't even need to be hemmed or anything. We were freaking out in the store :goodvibes What's more is my MOH tried on 2 different dresses one long and one short but we went with the long because I liked it better on her. I brought my mom to show her the dress today and she's going to buy the shorter dress in the same color. I'm so loving the matching colors you have no idea.

Because the dress it at a regular store I couldn't get a photo of it but I found a very similar one from Impressions bridal. It is the same concept and fabric but no train and no slit.

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/174604thumb_php.jpg

Here is what the color looks like:
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/747/174604coral.jpg
It wasn't originally a color I would have picked because I wanted a plae pink but I'm actually really happy about the color.

[padisneyfour]

congrats to you and your MOH on finding a dress off the rack too That makes it easy! The dress is stunning!:goodvibes

[keenercam]

Thatis really pretty! COngrats on the great find!! Maybe I should have my MoH (DD) check out the prom gowns. Great idea!

[shezfrombermuda]

The hairstyle is very pretty. I wish my hair would do that! The centerpiece you chose is beautiful. I really like the hanging tea lights.

[DisneyFairy19]

:thumbsup2 Beautiful MOH dress

[pink_tink8i8]

Wedding dress dramarama!!!!! I called a dress store to make an appointment to try on wedding dresses this morning, I ask to make an appointment and then they ask me when I'm getting married so I say next year. The woman asks me to hold on a sec. Next thing I know the manager is on the phone and asks me when I'm getting married so I tell him that I'm getting married next year and then he asks why I want to start looking for my dress so early and how I heard about their store. OMG! does it freakin' matter? I just want to try on dresses. He goes on to explain that I should at least wait until July because the 2009 collection will be out. Anyway, he talked so much that the battery on my portable phone had time to run out!!! I told him 3 times that it didn't matter and that I just wanted to try dresses on. I'm already frustrated and I just started. Anyway else experience something similar?

[Lizby]

That was so unbelievably rude of that guy! That is one thing that has annoyed me throughout the whole planning process...whether it is looking for the dress, shopping for the wedding band, etc., so many vendors acted like since my wedding wasn't like a month away, it wasn't important yet and I didn't even need to be thinking about things like rings or dresses yet. They are selling a product, and should be happy that someone is interested in seeing it, no matter when they are getting married! Besides, you are only 16 months out (not like it's 16 years!!), and there is nothing wrong with wanting to get started with your planning.

Unfortunately, IMO some bridal shops can be very snooty. There is one near my house that I went to one day after work and the guy wouldn't even let me in the door because I didn't have an appointment! So I wrote that shop off and took my money elsewhere. Don't take it personally...if they act like that on the phone to a bride-to-be, then it probably isn't a place you would want to buy your dress from anyway. I'm sorry he acted like such a jerk and made you upset! :hug:

[GlobalDiva]

Wedding dress dramarama!!!!! I called a dress store to make an appointment to try on wedding dresses this morning, I ask to make an appointment and then they ask me when I'm getting married so I say next year. The woman asks me to hold on a sec. Next thing I know the manager is on the phone and asks me when I'm getting married so I tell him that I'm getting married next year and then he asks why I want to start looking for my dress so early and how I heard about their store. OMG! does it freakin' matter? I just want to try on dresses. He goes on to explain that I should at least wait until July because the 2009 collection will be out. Anyway, he talked so much that the battery on my portable phone had time to run out!!! I told him 3 times that it didn't matter and that I just wanted to try dresses on. I'm already frustrated and I just started. Anyway else experience something similar?
How obnoxious! And he's a very bad manager/salesman too--why does he assume that it's important for you to be trendy and have a 2009 collection dress? I mean, that's totally FINE and GREAT, IF that's what you want, but my point is that it's not for him to say.

My wedding is at the end of January 2009, and I already bought my dress in early March of this year. I like to do things ahead of time.

The next time you speak to a bridal salon who's giving you a hard time about wanting to try a dress on ahead of time, just listen to them and ask them point blank in a very confident tone, "So, you're saying that you're not going to let me into your store to see any gowns, or to try them on, right?"

That pseudo-rhetorical question should make the salesperson stop babbling and look/feel stupid enough to give you the answer you want to hear. If it doesn't, and they ask you to come back later, you can politely tell them that you're not interested.

Many of these salons will do anything to make a buck, but their bad behavior shouldn't go unchecked. Any dress that one has can be found at another, after all!

I'm so sorry this happened to you. Don't be too worried, there are so many bridal salons and they all have completely different attitudes; you'll find one that suits you.

Just remember not to reward bad policies! If you feel snubbed by one of them, or they are not respectful towards you at this point (even this early on in your planning stages), just go elsewhere!

[pink_tink8i8]

That was so unbelievably rude of that guy! That is one thing that has annoyed me throughout the whole planning process...whether it is looking for the dress, shopping for the wedding band, etc., so many vendors acted like since my wedding wasn't like a month away, it wasn't important yet and I didn't even need to be thinking about things like rings or dresses yet. They are selling a product, and should be happy that someone is interested in seeing it, no matter when they are getting married! Besides, you are only 16 months out (not like it's 16 years!!), and there is nothing wrong with wanting to get started with your planning.

Unfortunately, IMO some bridal shops can be very snooty. There is one near my house that I went to one day after work and the guy wouldn't even let me in the door because I didn't have an appointment! So I wrote that shop off and took my money elsewhere. Don't take it personally...if they act like that on the phone to a bride-to-be, then it probably isn't a place you would want to buy your dress from anyway. I'm sorry he acted like such a jerk and made you upset! :hug:

I could hardly believe it too! There are a ton of dresses from this season that I'm just dying to try on so why make me wait 3 more months when I could walk in and buy an older model? Because they are on sale now? I don't know what the problem is. Iy's really crappy because my SIL bought her dress there and I thought the service was really great. It's bad enough that you aren't allowed to take pictures in there even after you buy a dress from them but honestly, I'm kind of annoyed to go there. I'm sure I could have sorted it out if my phone hadn't died but still. I know I'm early but who cares if I'm spending money. Actually now that I think about it there is another thing about that store that pissed me off. They don't allow any men in the store except for employees. When I went with my SIL to buy her dress the sales woman clearly stated this when I said I wanted to go with my fiancee. We're not super traditional and he wanted to come and I didn't have a problem with it so why get all annoyed?

[pink_tink8i8]

How obnoxious! And he's a very bad manager/salesman too--why does he assume that it's important for you to be trendy and have a 2009 collection dress? I mean, that's totally FINE and GREAT, IF that's what you want, but my point is that it's not for him to say.

My wedding is at the end of January 2009, and I already bought my dress in early March of this year. I like to do things ahead of time.

The next time you speak to a bridal salon who's giving you a hard time about wanting to try a dress on ahead of time, just listen to them and ask them point blank in a very confident tone, "So, you're saying that you're not going to let me into your store to see any gowns, or to try them on, right?"

That pseudo-rhetorical question should make the salesperson stop babbling and look/feel stupid enough to give you the answer you want to hear. If it doesn't, and they ask you to come back later, you can politely tell them that you're not interested.

Many of these salons will do anything to make a buck, but their bad behavior shouldn't go unchecked. Any dress that one has can be found at another, after all!

I'm so sorry this happened to you. Don't be too worried, there are so many bridal salons and they all have completely different attitudes; you'll find one that suits you.

Just remember not to reward bad policies! If you feel snubbed by one of them, or they are not respectful towards you at this point (even this early on in your planning stages), just go elsewhere!

Thanks. You're definitely right, I shouldn't reward a snooty attitude and I should go elsewhere. I'm like you as well and like to be ahead of the game and get things done early. Besides I'm just STARTING to look at dresses and trying them on so why turn off a potential client.

[JoJo1980]

That is truly awful and I'm glad you've ruled that store out of your plans!! I went dress shopping today and was VERY scared to be honest. I'm a plus size girl and the thought of someone I didnt know seeing me in my underwear terrified me! And I thought the staff would be skinny and snooty and none of the dresses would fit - however, they made me feel beautiful and were extremely helpful and positive and honest - those are the sort of people you need around you when trying on dresses. Sorry for babbling, back to the point, the lady told us today that they had someone in the store who has purchased their dress for their wedding in September 2010!!! So there are stores out there who take orders far in advance, like you said - your money is just as good as everyone elses. It's there loss!! ;)

[shezfrombermuda]

What bad customer service! I wonder what his cut off point is....you are only allowed in the store 1 year before your wedding date, 8 months........? And they don't allow men in the store.....that is just strange! What if you wanted your father to come? Anyway, I hope you find a nicer store and have a positive experience.

[lurkyloo]

You have to fib your way through the whole wedding-dress shopping process. Tell them it's 8 months away, or whatever. They don't need to know it's a year away. And when you finally order the dress, move up your wedding day by a month when they're filling out your form so that it arrives in time. A lot of shops take your money and then sit on your order for a few months before they actually contact the manufacturer. So if you give them an earlier deadline, they will order it earlier.

When I went to David's to get my bolero and the sales clerk put my wedding date into the ordering info, the computer told her the bolero wouldn't arrive until the week before my wedding (I needed to have collar and cuffs attached by a seamstress and I was leaving town 4 days before the wedding) :scared1:

Even the sales clerk was incredulous, so she typed in a made-up wedding date, and my bolero arrived two weeks later. :rolleyes:

[Beep]

That's terrible! I told my bridal shop that our wedding was in December this year, but was dependent on confirming with Disney. I only wanted to try a dress on but they were more than happy to order it when I decided to go ahead.

I then told them it might not be until next year depending on Disney and they had no problem ordering it. I managed to haggle a lot too as I was ordering so far ahead and they would have my money nice and early.

I would either not bother with them or call back and lie about when your wedding is like I did!

Good luck :goodvibes

[pink_tink8i8]

Thank you everyone for your comments and advice. I've definitely learned that lying is the way to go and I will do that with the next place I go to.

[NikiZ28]

I'm in love with the hairstyle you've picked out!!

[lov2b@disney]

So sorry about your first dress experience! i have to agree--very rude! I bought my dress last april (2007) 14 months before the wedding! It shouldnt really matter to them!

[padisneyfour]

sorry to hear about your bad experience. That was rude and really it shouldn't matter to them when your wedding is.... personally I would def find somewhere else to go.

[pink_tink8i8]

I'm in love with the hairstyle you've picked out!!

Thanks you :)

So sorry about your first dress experience! i have to agree--very rude! I bought my dress last april (2007) 14 months before the wedding! It shouldnt really matter to them!

I know! right! what's the big deal, do they want my money or not.

sorry to hear about your bad experience. That was rude and really it shouldn't matter to them when your wedding is.... personally I would def find somewhere else to go.

I'm def. looking into it

[Keira1387]

I can't believe they gave you such a hard time about going to try some dresses on! You should be able to go whenever you want!

[Lynn5700]

Wedding dress dramarama!!!!! I called a dress store to make an appointment to try on wedding dresses this morning, I ask to make an appointment and then they ask me when I'm getting married so I say next year. The woman asks me to hold on a sec. Next thing I know the manager is on the phone and asks me when I'm getting married so I tell him that I'm getting married next year and then he asks why I want to start looking for my dress so early and how I heard about their store. OMG! does it freakin' matter? I just want to try on dresses. He goes on to explain that I should at least wait until July because the 2009 collection will be out. Anyway, he talked so much that the battery on my portable phone had time to run out!!! I told him 3 times that it didn't matter and that I just wanted to try dresses on. I'm already frustrated and I just started. Anyway else experience something similar?

Some dress stores are a pain in the neck...I ordered my dress in September of 06 and it came in March of 07 and I'm getting married this May so screw what that guy says..Go dress shopping, it's ok just to try things on my gosh:sad2: ..and so what if you find the one you want so be it. Go dress shopping and have fun:thumbsup2

[pink_tink8i8]

Here are my invitations seals:

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/174604envelopeseal.JPG

Jim's Tux

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/174604vest_mickey_white.jpg

My new dress obsession that I can only buy at the place that is giving me drama :snooty:

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/174604product_image_php.jpg

My shoes!!!!!!!!

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/174604august_fuchsia_shoes.jpg
If only I can remember where I found them :idea:


The cake if we can decide if we're going to have one or not :confused:
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/174604DSC03319-med.jpg
We don't want the actual queen of hearts cake, but these are the colors we want and the cake style but with the mickey heads instead.

My welcome bags thus far:
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/174604welcomebag.JPG
I finished my door hanger things. I decided to keep them B&W because I thought they looked cool and didn't want to spend too much time on them since they will probably all end up in the recycling.

[pink_tink8i8]

I can't believe they gave you such a hard time about going to try some dresses on! You should be able to go whenever you want!

I know seriously, especially since I has just finish telling them that I wanted to go there because they gave my SIL such great service :rolleyes:

Some dress stores are a pain in the neck...I ordered my dress in September of 06 and it came in March of 07 and I'm getting married this May so screw what that guy says..Go dress shopping, it's ok just to try things on my gosh:sad2: ..and so what if you find the one you want so be it. Go dress shopping and have fun:thumbsup2

You're right :flower3: ! I felt bummed after it but I shouldn't let that steal my thunder. It's the only time in my life when I'll be shopping for a wedding dress. Just weird thought that they would say that and p-off a potential customer. So weird.

[padisneyfour]

Thats a very pretty dress.... the shoes oh my....I only wish I could wear something like that..... I like the seals too. I plan on getting some but haven't found ones I want yet. you have been busy.everything looks great! :goodvibes

[boo2you]

I am in LOVE with those shoes!!

[lov2b@disney]

WOW! You have been busy! That dress is beautiful- having a great time trying it on! Love the pink shoes! DF is doing the same tux! ordered it last week :yay: We are doing Mickey mad hatter-pink/cream!

Keep it coming!

[mermaidbride1108]

Sabrina, I've had the same problems! Whenever I go into a bridal store and shop they act all sweet until I tell them my wedding date and then poof! No more service! It's like they think I'm not going to purchase because my wedding is so far away. Now, a couple of stores left a bad taste in my mouth and I don't want to buy a dress now from them no matter how close I am! Just lie next time you go to a store and say your wedding is closer.

[DisneyFairy19]

I love your seals

[keenercam]

I LOVE your shoes!!! :cloud9: Everything looks so great! :thumbsup2

[pink_tink8i8]

Yesterday my MOH and I went for lunch and before returning home I had just wanted to show her a dress that we both had liked the last time we went dress shopping. We only say it on a billboard in the store but it wasn't in this particular store. We went in and just for fun I asked her to try it on. Well, we both immediately fell ion love with it and after having it on in the store for 20 minutes she bought it!!!!!!! The dress fits her like a glove and because there was a little dirt on the dress she got 10% off!!! The dress is yellow instead of pink BUT I decided to keep the pink focus on me and have her have pink and yellow flowers.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/MOH%20dress/disneystuff002.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/MOH%20dress/disneystuff004.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/MOH%20dress/disneystuff006.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/MOH%20dress/disneystuff008.jpg

She took many a costume designer classes and wants to take off the hideous silver beading and redo it also in silver. I think it's going to look great. Her friend is going to bustle it for her so she can dance without breaking her neck

P.S. she thinks she wants to lose some weight before the wedding :eek: . If I told you her dress size you'd send her hate mail ;)

[irisbud]

How stupid about the Bridal Salon! If you want to try on dresses, you should be able to try on dresses! They don't know if you're going to buy or not! Idiots. LOVE the shoes! I could NEVER EVER walk in them, but they are really cool! Your MOH looks great in that dress! There is no way she needs to lose weight :goodvibes

[padisneyfour]

That is really pretty. I think the silver added in place of the beads will look great. Adding the pink touches (flowers etc) will give your wedding a very summery(is that really a word?) feel..... MOH looks great in dress! How excitingfor you both!:goodvibes

[Lynn5700]

What a gorgeous dress!!!!!!! Love those pink shoes!!!!

[shezfrombermuda]

That dress is very pretty and looks like it was made for her, it fits so well. I think it will look very really nice with her carrying yellow and pink flowers.

By the way, I love your pink shoes!

[pink_tink8i8]

Thats a very pretty dress.... the shoes oh my....I only wish I could wear something like that..... I like the seals too. I plan on getting some but haven't found ones I want yet. you have been busy.everything looks great! :goodvibes

Thank you. I saw gold seals with mickey heads but they were the most expensive but were so adorable

I am in LOVE with those shoes!!

Me too!!!!! :lovestruc

WOW! You have been busy! That dress is beautiful- having a great time trying it on! Love the pink shoes! DF is doing the same tux! ordered it last week :yay: We are doing Mickey mad hatter-pink/cream!

Keep it coming!

I'm in love with that tux! It's so nice! I really didn't think my DF would want to wear it but he loves it too :) I hope it is somewhat reasonably priced. YAY, another mickey mad hatter. Can't wait to see it!

Sabrina, I've had the same problems! Whenever I go into a bridal store and shop they act all sweet until I tell them my wedding date and then poof! No more service! It's like they think I'm not going to purchase because my wedding is so far away. Now, a couple of stores left a bad taste in my mouth and I don't want to buy a dress now from them no matter how close I am! Just lie next time you go to a store and say your wedding is closer.

It's so annoying isn't it?

I love your seals

Thanks :)

I LOVE your shoes!!! :cloud9: Everything looks so great! :thumbsup2

thanks :goodvibes

[pink_tink8i8]

How stupid about the Bridal Salon! If you want to try on dresses, you should be able to try on dresses! They don't know if you're going to buy or not! Idiots. LOVE the shoes! I could NEVER EVER walk in them, but they are really cool! Your MOH looks great in that dress! There is no way she needs to lose weight :goodvibes

Thanks and I agree about the whole store situation.

That is really pretty. I think the silver added in place of the beads will look great. Adding the pink touches (flowers etc) will give your wedding a very summery(is that really a word?) feel..... MOH looks great in dress! How excitingfor you both!:goodvibes

I think the beads are pretty hideous so I can't wait to get rid of all that. I hope we can find something with sparkle. As I've said I really wanted pink but I'll just add the pink touches but you are definitely right, those colors are pretty summery :goodvibes

What a gorgeous dress!!!!!!! Love those pink shoes!!!!

Thanks Lynn :goodvibes

That dress is very pretty and looks like it was made for her, it fits so well. I think it will look very really nice with her carrying yellow and pink flowers.

By the way, I love your pink shoes!

Thanks. It really does look like it was made for her. Weird considering we bought it off the rack from a department store in the prom section but sometimes things just work out for the best.

[pink_tink8i8]

I have a mini update! I just ordered my invitations from cards and pockets! I'll post pictures as soon as I get them. For those of you who are excited like me and can't wait, they are chocolate, pink and metallic white :goodvibes

[keenercam]

Sabrina -- Are you making your invitations? Your colors sound great! I have received my box with all the components from cards and pockets but we are on hold making them until the contract is signed. I can't wait! :banana:

[pink_tink8i8]

Sabrina -- Are you making your invitations? Your colors sound great! I have received my box with all the components from cards and pockets but we are on hold making them until the contract is signed. I can't wait! :banana:

Hi Cam! Yes, I am making my own invitations as well. I, like yourself, am waiting for everything to be signed before I print anything. I'm too excited to wait to start putting them together though. I think that is what I'll do when I receive my box but I'll wait to actually print anything.

[padisneyfour]

I have a mini update! I just ordered my invitations from cards and pockets! I'll post pictures as soon as I get them. For those of you who are excited like me and can't wait, they are chocolate, pink and metallic white :goodvibes

the colors sound wonderful,can't wait to see a pic:goodvibes

[allie_to_you]

I personally would have told the bridal salon to kiss off, but since the dress you want is there, why don't you just call them & tell them you've moved up the wedding date & give them one really soon. It's none of their business anyway as long as they have time to order it & do any necessary alterations.

[Beep]

Everything looks great, especially the seals. They are really nice - I've been looking for something like that but can't get them in the UK. Things are really limited over here and it is difficult (or really expensive) to get them delivered.

Your MOH dress is gorgeous and it looks fantastic on. The pink flowers will work rreally well.

[pink_tink8i8]

I personally would have told the bridal salon to kiss off, but since the dress you want is there, why don't you just call them & tell them you've moved up the wedding date & give them one really soon. It's none of their business anyway as long as they have time to order it & do any necessary alterations.

I am happy to announce that I found another store that carries the dress so I don't need to bother with them. :yay:

Everything looks great, especially the seals. They are really nice - I've been looking for something like that but can't get them in the UK. Things are really limited over here and it is difficult (or really expensive) to get them delivered.

Your MOH dress is gorgeous and it looks fantastic on. The pink flowers will work rreally well.

If it makes you feel any better I am also limited to certain things living in Canada. Especially disney stuff. It has something to do with licensing. I originally wanted the disney invitations but couldn't get them delivered here. I ended up finding the seals on ebay. If you could get some seals, how many would you need?

[camara381]

you are just like me I have already order all of the materials down to the glue for my invitations, only thing missing is the envelopes or boxes.

I am so glad you don't have to deal with that store anymore, and I am sorry you are having trouble finding things - if you see anything you like you can always have it shipped to me and I can send it over to you or I can get. :)

[OceanGdss]

i can't wait to see your invitations!! i ordered mine on the same day and I just got the email saying they shipped! :)

[pink_tink8i8]

you are just like me I have already order all of the materials down to the glue for my invitations, only thing missing is the envelopes or boxes.

I am so glad you don't have to deal with that store anymore, and I am sorry you are having trouble finding things - if you see anything you like you can always have it shipped to me and I can send it over to you or I can get. :)

AWWWWW :hug: that is the sweetest thing! thank you so much. I may have to take you up on your offer sometime ;) I almost ordered the wrong sized envelopes. I'm using 6x6 and was going to buy 6x6 envelopes and realized at the last second that they would never fit. Boxes? you mean for your invitations?

[pink_tink8i8]

i can't wait to see your invitations!! i ordered mine on the same day and I just got the email saying they shipped! :)

That's so funny! I can't wait to see yours too! did you fill out the part on the order form where they ask you where you heard about them? Because I totally put the disney DIS boards. Don't want them thinking, what the heck it that.

[pink_tink8i8]

I found out last night that my other sil (df's sister) is expecting her first baby and DF and I are going to be the godparents for the first time :lovestruc !!!! I'm VERY EXCITED :goodvibes !!!!!! Furthermore, the baby's due date is Jan. 1st!!!! how fun is that!!! I just had to share the good news! My other niece or nephew (from my brother) is due this august!!! I"m going to be a busy bride-aunt :)

[Beep]

I am happy to announce that I found another store that carries the dress so I don't need to bother with them. :yay:

Brilliant news! So glad you don't have to go back to them - nasty people :mad:

If it makes you feel any better I am also limited to certain things living in Canada. Especially disney stuff. It has something to do with licensing. I originally wanted the disney invitations but couldn't get them delivered here. I ended up finding the seals on ebay. If you could get some seals, how many would you need?

It sucks doesn't it?! I would probably need around 20 seals or less for the STD cards and the invitations. I'll have to have a good look around again on ebay rather than internet wedding places. I don't mind paying for postage but it really annoys me when they rip you off. Some place wanted $25 postage for some labels to the UK!!

[padisneyfour]

I found out last night that my other sil (df's sister) is expecting her first baby and DF and I are going to be the godparents for the first time :lovestruc !!!! I'm VERY EXCITED :goodvibes !!!!!! Furthermore, the baby's due date is Jan. 1st!!!! how fun is that!!! I just had to share the good news! My other niece or nephew (from my brother) is due this august!!! I"m going to be a busy bride-aunt :)

congrats to your family!:goodvibes

[irisbud]

That's wonderful!

[camara381]

Hoo Congratulations!!!!! How exciting...:cool1:

[IndyBride]

That is a lot of excitement in a year! Congratulations to everyone!

[pink_tink8i8]

Thanks ladies :)

[pink_tink8i8]

I was wondering what bags I was going to use for the welcome bags. I originally wanted craft bags and then use a custom label from the creative boards but the other day I found the cutest bags at the dollar store so I'm going to use those.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/disney%20wedding%20stuff/ebay123.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/disney%20wedding%20stuff/ebay129.jpg
here is the tissue paper that I will use to hide the goodies as modeled by Caly :cat:

[irisbud]

Very cute! The kitty is very cute too. My doggie likes to "help" me with my projects too. :)

[Alarose]

Oh oh oh ! The kitty comes along with the giftbags? I want one then too! LOL...jk. Clay is adorable though :)

I just finished reading your planning journal...what you have picked out so far is beautiful! I love your MOH dress! Great color! I like the wedding dress you are looking at too! Everything looks great...looking forward to more.

[padisneyfour]

They are so cute and the tissue paper too!

[pink_tink8i8]

I'm so freaking excited!!! my invitations got held up at customs for a bit but are finally in!!! Oh and did I mention that they are not exactly in my possession? They dropped them off yesterday while I wasn't home and sent me a card to go pick up my parcel at the post office. I rushed over there this morning to find out that they had not received the box at that location yet!!! Frustrating! You know when you are so excited and close to something you can almost taste it, that's how I feel. But I'm still excited they are here!!! I'll post pics asap

[figmentfan814]

:cool1: :banana: It's so exciting when the invitations come in, I can't wait until you finally get them. We had the same confusion when my proofs came from Randy. Linda thought they were going to be there one day and UPS didn't bring them until the next. I was so disappointed :upsidedow

Your cat, Caly, is so cute. She looks like my calico that I had growing up :)

[OceanGdss]

woohoo for invitations!!!! Can't wait for u to get them in your hands!!

and LOVE your kitty! :)

[camara381]

Woo Hoo for the invitations coming in can't wait to see!!!!!! I like the bags they are cute.

[pink_tink8i8]

Oh, I just came back from the post office with my box of invitations!!!!!! Before I started to fiddle around with things I wanted to post what I got and show you all my vision and prototype.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/invitations/DIYinvitations001.jpg
Envelopes

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/invitations/DIYinvitations004.jpg
Pocket folders

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/invitations/DIYinvitations006.jpg
Pocket folder with inlay

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/invitations/DIYinvitations008.jpg
With inlay, invitation and side pocket with inserts



What do you think? The only thing I'm not so sure about is the pocketfolder. I really wanted metallic but the only color they had was a bronze that looked more orangy

[irisbud]

They look like they will be great! Did you order the inserts, or are you cutting your own?

[29apr00]

Very cute!!

[pink_tink8i8]

They look like they will be great! Did you order the inserts, or are you cutting your own?


I'm going to cut them myself

[irisbud]

I'm going to cut them myself

That's what I am doing too. It's such a pain, but they didn't have the exact color I wanted at C&P. I hope you don't have tons of them to do! I only have to do 15, so it could be MUCH worse.

Measure 100 times, cut once LOL, ESPECIALLY for your template! :goodvibes

[pink_tink8i8]

That's what I am doing too. It's such a pain, but they didn't have the exact color I wanted at C&P. I hope you don't have tons of them to do! I only have to do 15, so it could be MUCH worse.

Measure 100 times, cut once LOL, ESPECIALLY for your template! :goodvibes

I only have a few to do so I'm happy about that. I originally didn't want to use C&P for those because they only had white, ivory cream etc and I wanted pink...but I couldn't find them in pink anywhere else and I wasn't going to cut out tons of cardstock so I settled

[OceanGdss]

I LOVE the colors! I wouldn't change them :)

[padisneyfour]

I only have a few to do so I'm happy about that. I originally didn't want to use C&P for those because they only had white, ivory cream etc and I wanted pink...but I couldn't find them in pink anywhere else and I wasn't going to cut out tons of cardstock so I settled
The colors look very rich and absolutely great together:goodvibes

[IndyBride]

I only have a few to do so I'm happy about that. I originally didn't want to use C&P for those because they only had white, ivory cream etc and I wanted pink...but I couldn't find them in pink anywhere else and I wasn't going to cut out tons of cardstock so I settled

I too was disappointed that they didn't have color inserts! Who wants white? :confused3 Your invites are going to look great! I just got my samples from them and I'm playing around with color combos.

[pink_tink8i8]

Here is a sample invitation:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/invitations/DIYinvitations030.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/invitations/DIYinvitations027.jpg
The ribbon says: snow white with and apple icon, cinderella with a slipper icon, and sleeping beauty with a crown icon.

Here's the wording:

Once in awhile right in the middle of an ordinary life
love gives us a fairytale...

We
S&J
invite you to join us for a fairy tale wedding -
the beginning of our Happily Ever After

then all the wedding details.

It took my MOH and I 2 hours to afix the ribbon to the pocketfolders, albeit we had a bottle of wine so that may of had something to do with it. Oh and did I mention we only made 10 of them? First we tried to glue gun the ribbon on but that was a disaster. It made this huge clump behind the ribbon which wasn't attractive. We decided to use double sided tape which I didn't have so we ran to the store half in the bag (we walked, I assure you) to get the tape. Got back and realized that the tape was too big for the ribbon and had to trim it down piece by piece to fit on the back of the ribbon. We got this brilliant idea that we had to whisper while we did this? Did we really think that the ribbon wouldn't stick if we talked normally. I don't know but needless to say it was a long night.

[IndyBride]

That looks really great! Crafting always takes longer than you expect doesn't it? And drinks never help!! :)

[OceanGdss]

The invites look great!! And how FUNNY about the whole crafting adventure!! Sounds like it was a blast!! :)

[figmentfan814]

The invitations turned out great; I love the ribbon that you found for them. Did you get it at a scrapbooking store?

[camara381]

thats really cute I love how the colors look together

[lov2b@disney]

Love the colors , it came out great!:goodvibes:

Try and find Glue lines- it works great for ribbon, I use it on all kinds in my scrapbooks!

[irisbud]

Your invites look lovely!

[padisneyfour]

It looks fantastic... I love the ribbon you used!:goodvibes

[pink_tink8i8]

That looks really great! Crafting always takes longer than you expect doesn't it? And drinks never help!! :)

It really does. It seems like it will only take a few moments and then hours later you're like, where did the time go? But, you're right, drinks never help ;)

The invites look great!! And how FUNNY about the whole crafting adventure!! Sounds like it was a blast!! :)

Thank you. We really did have a good time!! And that was just us making invitations. Imagine my bachelorette ;)

The invitations turned out great; I love the ribbon that you found for them. Did you get it at a scrapbooking store?

Thank you :) I actually found the ribbon at a ribbon/trim store believe it or not. I originally wanted mickey ribbon but they only had it in blue and red. Not really my colors and then I saw the princess ones! :lovestruc

thats really cute I love how the colors look together

Thank you :) I'm it glad it turned out nice because I was worried about having three colors. The inserts are all white but I think it will be ok.

Love the colors , it came out great!:goodvibes:

Try and find Glue lines- it works great for ribbon, I use it on all kinds in my scrapbooks!


Thank you :) Glue lines...got it! That probably would have come in handy!

Your invites look lovely!

Thank you so much :)

It looks fantastic... I love the ribbon you used!:goodvibes

Thank you :) I love the ribbon too, I was so excited when I found it

[pink_tink8i8]

I found the cutest confetti today,on sale!!! just had to share!

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/cinderellaconfetti001.jpg
I don't know if it is too hard to tell but it's cut out hearts, little hearts, and disney princesses in clear and pink!!!

[pink_tink8i8]

I forgot to post a picture of the socks I found for the baby. I had a cute attack in the store, no exactly something you want to do in a store, especially if you are alone.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/babysocks002.jpg

[Beep]

Love those socks, and the confetti is great. The invites look very classy!

I've decided to go with a totally different invite to what I had planned originally and once we confirm with Disney I'll post it on my PJ. I haven't seen any like these!

Oh, I use microdots (it is also called wacky tac) for sticking ribbon and other things incase you need to do any more. They do it in invisible for sticking vellum which is great for wedding invitations :thumbsup2

[pink_tink8i8]

Introducing our new addition to the family. Little Shyanne.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/edit.jpg
She's half chihuahua and half teacup terrier and weights 3 pounds. She looks like a bit of a ragamuffin here. She just had a bath.

[Keira1387]

AWWWW!!! She's adorable!

[padisneyfour]

very cute! have fun with her....:goodvibes

[PrincessBride010103]

Cute doggie!! I love my chi to death!

[lurkyloo]

OMG - she is A-frickin'-DORABLE! I sure hope DH doesn't see that pic or our cat is going to get a new little brother or sister! :lmao:

[camara381]

AWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!! Shes soooooooooooo CUTE!!!!!!

[accountingbabe08]

She is such a cute puppy!!! The kitty will learn to love her.

[irisbud]

What a cuite!

[IndyBride]

What a sweet looking pup!! It makes me want another one!

[IndyBride]

Love those socks, and the confetti is great. The invites look very classy!

I've decided to go with a totally different invite to what I had planned originally and once we confirm with Disney I'll post it on my PJ. I haven't seen any like these!

Oh, I use microdots (it is also called wacky tac) for sticking ribbon and other things incase you need to do any more. They do it in invisible for sticking vellum which is great for wedding invitations :thumbsup2

Thanks for this tip! Working with vellum doesn't always look good if you aren't using ribbon.

[lov2b@disney]

sweet puppy!:lovestruc

[keenercam]

She is adorable! And what a cute name! Is she shy? :goodvibes

[29apr00]

She's too cute!!

[shezfrombermuda]

Awwww! What a cute puppy!

[jnale]

Awwwwwww!!!!

[pink_tink8i8]

AWWWW!!! She's adorable!

Thank you!

very cute! have fun with her....:goodvibes

Oh I'm definitely already having fun dressing her up!

Cute doggie!! I love my chi to death!

Thanks! Your baby is due on my mom's bday and around the time my sil is due :goodvibes

OMG - she is A-frickin'-DORABLE! I sure hope DH doesn't see that pic or our cat is going to get a new little brother or sister! :lmao:

hahah...my cat is traumatized by all 3 pounds of her

She is such a cute puppy!!! The kitty will learn to love her.

Oh I hope so :)

What a cuite!

Thanks :)

What a sweet looking pup!! It makes me want another one!

me too!


sweet puppy!:lovestruc

Isn't she though ;)

[pink_tink8i8]

She is adorable! And what a cute name! Is she shy? :goodvibes

Actually she's not shy at all she's pretty feisty. We spelt her name that way because not too many people here can actually say Cheyenne or spell it so we went the easy route

[pink_tink8i8]

I bought a couple of really cute boxes to put some things in for my moh. I loved them because of all the shoes on them. I added tags and ribbons and each tag says "thank you" in 4 different languages: English, French, German and Japanese

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/moh7001.jpg

Here's her card:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/moh7005.jpg

some cinderella slippers...not sure how I'm going to use these yet though
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/moh7008.jpg

sorry that the pictures are dark but the flash was blinding and hiding everything

[pink_tink8i8]

here is what I'm getting my man-of-honor (my brother): I'm coordinating all my MOH things to what my cousin and brother like.


http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/PD-SOX-SS-2.jpg


his thank you card will have these on them:
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/2b5d_1_sbl.jpg

[pink_tink8i8]

I just found out that DF's sister is going to be coming to our wedding so I now have 2 flowers girls!!!!!They are 4 and 6 years old.

Here are the dresses that I want to get them

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/edited.jpg
minus the rose flower pin and these gloves

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/glovespink1.jpg

Our guest count is officially at 16 as of now and we haven't even told everybody or sent our invites yet. I'll be interested to see how that goes.

[Keira1387]

I LOVE the flower girl dress! It's so pretty!!

[shezfrombermuda]

That is a very pretty dress and I like the rose flower pin! My daughter saw the dress and she wants it.

[IndyBride]

What a sweet dress!

[padisneyfour]

very pretty FG dress....:goodvibes

[29apr00]

Oh that dress is beautiful!!! Where did you get it?? DD would love to wear that, and it's PINK! to match my colors too!

[lov2b@disney]

The girls are going to be so cute! Love the dress!:cutie:

[linzwylie]

That dress is adorable, I love the gloves :thumbsup2 the girls will love them, so princessy :dance3:

LINZ xxx :)

[pink_tink8i8]

I was talking to DF a couple of days ago about having an at home reception for people that couldn't make it to our DFTW and surprisingly he said that he wanted one :eek: This is coming from a man who doesn't want a photographer at his wedding because he doesn't want to pay for it, so I was shocked to say the least. Now I'm sitting here feeling a little overwhelmed by this. Should I rent a hall, have it in somebody's back yard? Go to a restaurant? I'd like to keep things very simple. Maybe even a bbq. Is that tacky?

[figmentcookie]

I was talking to DF a couple of days ago about having an at home reception for people that couldn't make it to our DFTW and surprisingly he said that he wanted one :eek: This is coming from a man who doesn't want a photographer at his wedding because he doesn't want to pay for it, so I was shocked to say the least. Now I'm sitting here feeling a little overwhelmed by this. Should I rent a hall, have it in somebody's back yard? Go to a restaurant? I'd like to keep things very simple. Maybe even a bbq. Is that tacky?

Hi pink_tink. So, we're doing a reception at home too after our DFTW. I'll agree with you, it's very overwhelming. What is now our "reception" started out as a "little party." So, planning for Disney and the thing back at home feels like I'm planning two weddings. Two florists, two photographers... :faint:

We first rented a ballroom, which was much cheaper than most fire-halls... but it was all downhill from there. My helpful advice is to keep your life easy and be careful that you don't end up essentially planning a second wedding. In retrospect, I think a restaurant would be great. You don't have to decorate it. You don't have to look for a caterer. You won't feel the need to get a photographer. Good luck with it all :)

[jennifaerie]

I just read your journal, and I have to say, I just love it when someone works so hard and puts so much effort into preparation. All the little touches that you've done to make it special for your guests just shows what a nice person you are. You've done an amazing job thus far!

(And the pup is a cutie-patootie too!) :lovestruc

[DisneyBrideToni]

I am having an at home reception which will take place in a fire hall. Thankfully my FMIL will be doing pretty much everything but I still have my list of duties...LOL. I don't see anything wrong with a bbq. That is what I was thinking of in the first place.

[pink_tink8i8]

I just read your journal, and I have to say, I just love it when someone works so hard and puts so much effort into preparation. All the little touches that you've done to make it special for your guests just shows what a nice person you are. You've done an amazing job thus far!

(And the pup is a cutie-patootie too!) :lovestruc


aww thank you so much. That's such a nice thing to say. :goodvibes

[pink_tink8i8]

I am having an at home reception which will take place in a fire hall. Thankfully my FMIL will be doing pretty much everything but I still have my list of duties...LOL. I don't see anything wrong with a bbq. That is what I was thinking of in the first place.

ok so I'm not crazy after all ;)

[irisbud]

I was talking to DF a couple of days ago about having an at home reception for people that couldn't make it to our DFTW and surprisingly he said that he wanted one :eek: This is coming from a man who doesn't want a photographer at his wedding because he doesn't want to pay for it, so I was shocked to say the least. Now I'm sitting here feeling a little overwhelmed by this. Should I rent a hall, have it in somebody's back yard? Go to a restaurant? I'd like to keep things very simple. Maybe even a bbq. Is that tacky?

This is what we are probably going to be doing for our at home reception after the wedding as well. At first, I too was concerned that this would be tacky but the idea is growing on me! BF reminded me that fun and relaxed is not equal to tacky, LOL, even when it is a wedding (reception) we are talking about :goodvibes . Good luck with whatever you decide!

[Lynn5700]

Hey girlie!!! Were having the reception at a hall....I was going to have it in a family member's yard but my MIL offered to rent the hall for us so we decided to just do that!! If you want to have it in a yard I see nothing wrong with it..less stress..I actually have to get my butt in gear..were having ours the 4th of July and I have things to get still. In june we have to order our cake.

[DisneyBrideToni]

Actually after the formality of your wedding it would probably be nice to have a nice casual relaxed party/bbq to chat with everyone and talk about your Disney wedding.

[pink_tink8i8]

Hey girlie!!! Were having the reception at a hall....I was going to have it in a family member's yard but my MIL offered to rent the hall for us so we decided to just do that!! If you want to have it in a yard I see nothing wrong with it..less stress..I actually have to get my butt in gear..were having ours the 4th of July and I have things to get still. In june we have to order our cake.

That is nice of your MIL to rent a hall for you. Thanks for the backyard reassurance :goodvibes

[pink_tink8i8]

Actually after the formality of your wedding it would probably be nice to have a nice casual relaxed party/bbq to chat with everyone and talk about your Disney wedding.

I never thought of it like that but it makes the most sense. Especially since I'm thinking of having it as soon as I get back from my disneymoon so the least amount of stress the better.

[pink_tink8i8]

DF and I have a lot to discuss in terms of who we are inviting to our disney wedding. I think out of courtesy we should invite everybody as we know not everybody can make it and then those who can't make it can come to the at home reception if they so choose. DF doesn't like this idea because he would like our disney reception to be small but wants to have an at home reception. I think not inviting people to the initial wedding would leave a sour taste in some people's mouths i.e. I'm not good enough for the disney wedding but I'm good enough to give you a gift for your at home reception even thought we are going to state we don't want any gifts of any kind. We'll see what happens with that but in the mean time I went shopping yesterday and found the nicest invites for our at home reception or if we choose to invite the rest of the family.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/disneystuff010.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/disneystuff011.jpg
It came in this kit, you get 25 invites, the decorations for the invites, the envelopes, the rsvp cards and the envelopes and I paid $8.99 for the whole thing!!!!!

I also found the cutest shoes that I could change into at my disney reception so I can be more comfortable
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/disneystuff006.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/disneystuff007.jpg

[irisbud]

Ugh, deciding who to invite is the worst. Then there are all the people who just AS Sume :stir: they are invited...

Good luck!

[keenercam]

Sabrina -- LOVE the pink ballet shoes. Are they from Payless? I have a pair of AE flats from payless that are really adorable (unfortunately, they are NOT comfortable as there is no cushion between the ball of my foot and the floor, so I put a pair of gel cushions in the front). Definitely wear them around your house (and on non-rug) to be sure they are comfy enough for your big day! :)

[DISNEY*lover]

I was talking to DF a couple of days ago about having an at home reception for people that couldn't make it to our DFTW and surprisingly he said that he wanted one :eek: This is coming from a man who doesn't want a photographer at his wedding because he doesn't want to pay for it, so I was shocked to say the least. Now I'm sitting here feeling a little overwhelmed by this. Should I rent a hall, have it in somebody's back yard? Go to a restaurant? I'd like to keep things very simple. Maybe even a bbq. Is that tacky?

I'm doing a BBQ "reception" at home after my DFTW. So no worries... I don't think it's tacky at all. :hug:

[shezfrombermuda]

The invitations you found are really nice and I love the pink ballet shoes. A barbecue party sounds like alot of fun!

[pink_tink8i8]

Ugh, deciding who to invite is the worst. Then there are all the people who just AS Sume :stir: they are invited...

Good luck!


I know!!!! my cousin's boyfriend assumes he is invited but he hasn't even been dating my cousin for a long time and they aren't even that serious.

[pink_tink8i8]

Sabrina -- LOVE the pink ballet shoes. Are they from Payless? I have a pair of AE flats from payless that are really adorable (unfortunately, they are NOT comfortable as there is no cushion between the ball of my foot and the floor, so I put a pair of gel cushions in the front). Definitely wear them around your house (and on non-rug) to be sure they are comfy enough for your big day! :)


Yes! I got them at payless for $10. I wore them all day today. I didn't have any problem with comfort but maybe that is because they are slightly too big? I'm only going to wear them for the reception because DF is 6'3 and I'm only 5'4 so I'd like to look a little taller in our pictures otherwise we look awkward together.

[pink_tink8i8]

I'm doing a BBQ "reception" at home after my DFTW. So no worries... I don't think it's tacky at all. :hug:

aw thank you! hahahah of course you are doing a bbq too wedding twin!

[pink_tink8i8]

The invitations you found are really nice and I love the pink ballet shoes. A barbecue party sounds like alot of fun!

thank you :) I was quite pleased because I paid quadruple the price for 10 invitations for my disney wedding. I think it came out to over $5 per invite :faint:

[pink_tink8i8]

I need to have a major vent and I knew this was a good place to do it. All of sudden I feel like OUR wedding (DF and I) is getting a little out of control. Members of our families are trying to take over. Some are complaining about the quest list and others are trying to add guests. After I showed a family member some of the mickey stuff I got for the welcome bags they asked "oh did you change your theme, I thought it was Cinderella" so I explained that it was but that I'd like to have other disney touches and they basically asked me to make up my mind. People are complaining about our reception location and basically telling us that they really won't accept anything that isn't traditional. We NEED to have an open bar and we NEED to have a dj and we NEED to invite certain people. It is all getting a little ridiculous. My mom has already told me out front that she won't eat anything that I choose. My dad insists that there be sea food and sushi. Not everybody eats that. People are inviting themselves. It's like, um, no. It's all getting to be a little too much. phew..I feel better now.

[29apr00]

Sorry about all the drama, just wanted to send you big hugs! It'll get better.

[irisbud]

So sorry for your drama! Just remember, it is YOUR wedding, and you won't have the chance to do it again, so don't let the Haters take it from you or you might regret it later

[shezfrombermuda]

There is just something about a wedding that gives people the idea that they can interfere, I mean give suggestions and tell you what you should eat, drink, who you should invite..... and on and on. Yesterday someone said to me "****** said you are having characters at your wedding, he is just joking right" as he laughed. I said very proudly "Yes we are having characters, Mickey and Minnie." :3dglasses I was also given some advice on the guest list. :3dglasses I say it is your wedding, invite who you want, eat what you want, if you don't want a DJ don't have one...... Everyone will eat, drink, and have fun and you will have the wedding of your dreams!

[pink_tink8i8]

Thanks for listening :goodvibes :hug:

I have a question, how early is too early to call disney? I want an august 2009 date and I know I cannot reserve a date until 12 months before, when should I call for info and that goodness?

[Keira1387]

I would tell you mid July. When I was trying for August 2, 2008 I called the last week in July, went to my site visit, and was penciled in at exactly the one year mark. I had no problem getting my date.

[IndyBride]

Sorry about all the drama!! I think everyone thinks they are an expert on weddings. AND I think everyone forgets what a wedding is about. All they think about is the party and act like the ceremony is a formality.

[jennifaerie]

Several people have told me that all this drama is going to be forgotten on your wedding day, whether the people who were difficult get what they want or not. So just focus on you and what you need, and everything will pan out okay.

[feline figaro]

I need to have a major vent and I knew this was a good place to do it. All of sudden I feel like OUR wedding (DF and I) is getting a little out of control. Members of our families are trying to take over. Some are complaining about the quest list and others are trying to add guests. After I showed a family member some of the mickey stuff I got for the welcome bags they asked "oh did you change your theme, I thought it was Cinderella" so I explained that it was but that I'd like to have other disney touches and they basically asked me to make up my mind. People are complaining about our reception location and basically telling us that they really won't accept anything that isn't traditional. We NEED to have an open bar and we NEED to have a dj and we NEED to invite certain people. It is all getting a little ridiculous. My mom has already told me out front that she won't eat anything that I choose. My dad insists that there be sea food and sushi. Not everybody eats that. People are inviting themselves. It's like, um, no. It's all getting to be a little too much. phew..I feel better now.



Thats no fair at all :sad2: . Your weddings not something you re enjoying organising at the moment its more like a chore & thats when you know somethings gotta give. The whole term YOUR WEDDING should indicate to everyone else that its up to you & your df where you have it, what you eat etc etc. Its disrespectful to you both to have people saying they want this & they want that. People have already lived out their dreams when they had their wedding so they should sit back & let you & your df live out yours :) .

Id stick to everything you want for your wedding, dont bend for anyone as why should you have to. People should be there to support you & enjoy the special occasion, they re not there to get a free meal. I would just be blunt & say that this is how your weddings gonna be, this is who you want to attend & dont be swayed by what anyone says. Your parents probably mean well & dont realise what they re saying is hurting you so just be honest with them. You dont need to have anything other than the things you & your df truely want. Its your wedding, remember that :cutie: . You re suppose to enjoy planning it ::yes:: , dont let people put a dampener on what should be a very special time for you. As for items going in a goody bag, what does it matter what your theme is. You re having a Disney wedding so anything Disney goes:thumbsup2

[pink_tink8i8]

Dumb question but how do I get to Randy's pricing :laughing: ? I went to his website and clicked on information and then a place to enter a password came up. I tried all the other links. What am I doing wrong?

[figmentfan814]

Dumb question but how do I get to Randy's pricing :laughing: ? I went to his website and clicked on information and then a place to enter a password came up. I tried all the other links. What am I doing wrong?

The password is "ariel" once you enter it you will be able to check out all the info for Disney brides. :worship: Randy is amazing; you won't be disappointed!

[pink_tink8i8]

OHHHH thank you so much Vanessa!!! :goodvibes

[pink_tink8i8]

Alright ladies and gents I got my dress today!!!!!!!!!!! I am so freakin' excited!!! I took lots of pics for all you DISers but don't have time to post them right now so sorry for the tease. I just wanted to let you all know! I just have to say that my DF is the best! I'll recap my DF for you all in case you don't read my pj page by page. My DF wants to have a nice wedding but doesn't want to spend all this cash to have it. Yeah, like that is ever going to happen BUT he did say that one of the things that is very important to him is that I have a really nice dress. So, we didn't really discuss a budget which means that I'm not limited as long as it's not in the 5 digits or something and that I'm still reasonable. So, I did what any other girl who wanted to be princess on her big day would do... I got a designer dress from Kleinfelds :love: :love: :love:

[lov2b@disney]

Congrats! Cant wait to see the pictures!

[jennifaerie]

Wow, Kleinfeld's! Did you get to go through the whole Kleinfeld experience? That's so much fun. Can't wait to see it!

[padisneyfour]

YEAH!!!!! can't wait to see the pics......:goodvibes

[WithDisneySpirit]

Woohoo, can't wait for the pics!!:3dglasses

[IndyBride]

How exciting!!! Can't wait to see some pics!

[pink_tink8i8]

Without further ado, here is my dress

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/dress/whitedress1.jpg
excuse the mess. I got the dress at 10am and had to try it on so I didn't bother cleaning my room

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/dress/whitedress4.jpg
I got the dress for less money because it was off the rack and I didn't have it tailored by the store so it's like 2 sizes too big but I got a fat discount so whatever :hyper:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/dress/whitedress2.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/dress/whitedress009-1.jpg
My mom didn't do a really good job at taking a picture of the back. The train is my favorite part. It's about 2-3 feet long with pick ups at the back

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/dress/whitedress006.jpg
The pick up broaches

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/dress/whitedress005.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/dress/4b4f_1_sbl.jpg
what the back looks like

[jennifaerie]

Oooh, love that back!

[pink_tink8i8]

today, I received a gift for my birthday (my birthday is in january but whatever) my aunt who is also my godmother made me a beautiful bouquet!!!! I'm going to use it for my rehearsal and for my MK photo shoot. I'm thinking of asking her if she could made one that size for my MOH.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/bouquetlori/bouquetlori003.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/pink_tink8i8/bouquetlori/bouquetlori006-1.jpg

[Keira1387]

Your dress is BEAUTIFUL!! I love the detailing on the back!

[padisneyfour]

your dress is very very pretty. I love the pick up jewels. I love the detailing around the waist too! the bouquet is very pretty too.... what a special day! :goodvibes

[WithDisneySpirit]

What a lucky girl you are! :goodvibes Your dress is so special and beautiful and the bouquet is so pretty - your aunt is very talented - is that her career?

[irisbud]

Pretty Dress! I LOVE it! Pretty Flowers too!

[lov2b@disney]

Beautiful dress! Very elegant!:goodvibes

[keenercam]

Sabrina - Your dress is stunning and it is absolutely gorgeous on you! I can't wait to see it fitted. The detailing at the waist is so elegant and I love the shape and draping of the pick-ups. Congratulations on finding something so gorgeous! Oh, and how sweet of your Godmother to make that beautiful bouquet. What a wonderful idea to use it for the rehearsal! Very cool!

[pink_tink8i8]

Wow, Kleinfeld's! Did you get to go through the whole Kleinfeld experience? That's so much fun. Can't wait to see it!

There was a disney bride that had a dress custom made. It cost $11,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :faint: I believe she was featured on say yes to the dress.

[DisneyFairy19]

Sabrina, the dress is sooo beautiful....:cutie:

[pink_tink8i8]

Your dress is BEAUTIFUL!! I love the detailing on the back!

Thank you :) Me too, that was what sold me on this dress

your dress is very very pretty. I love the pick up jewels. I love the detailing around the waist too! the bouquet is very pretty too.... what a special day! :goodvibes

Thank you :) It really was a special day

What a lucky girl you are! :goodvibes Your dress is so special and beautiful and the bouquet is so pretty - your aunt is very talented - is that her career?

thank you :) no, it's not my aunt's career but she is very very talented. She has made me so many things over the years that are just beautiful. She just recently had a stroke and possibly needs neurosurgery so her making that for me is even more special. I'd really like her to help me with all the rest of my craft projects

[pink_tink8i8]

Pretty Dress! I LOVE it! Pretty Flowers too!

thanks you :)

Beautiful dress! Very elegant!:goodvibes

thanks! :) I was a afraid that it would be a little too plain

Sabrina - Your dress is stunning and it is absolutely gorgeous on you! I can't wait to see it fitted. The detailing at the waist is so elegant and I love the shape and draping of the pick-ups. Congratulations on finding something so gorgeous! Oh, and how sweet of your Godmother to make that beautiful bouquet. What a wonderful idea to use it for the rehearsal! Very cool!

Aw, thanks Cam :) I'm dying to see it fitted as well but I think I am going to wait until about 6 months in to get that done so I can avoid having to add losing weight to my list of things to do before the big day

Sabrina, the dress is sooo beautiful....:cutie:


Thanks Christina :)

[shezfrombermuda]

Your dress is beautiful! I love the detailing and the pick ups. I was going to go to New York for the weekend and go to Kleinfelds but I looked in Florida first and that is where I found my dress.

I saw the Disney bride on Say Yes to the Dress with her $11,000 dress. Was it her that went back and got a second dress for around $6000? :eek:

[Goldeelox9]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the dress!

[PrincessBride010103]

I saw the Disney bride on Say Yes to the Dress with her $11,000 dress. Was it her that went back and got a second dress for around $6000? :eek:

I caught the end of that episode where they showed an AWESOME MK photoshoot pic...looks like when Disney knows their stuff is gonna be on TV they send top notch photogs...:rotfl2:

[29apr00]

Beautiful dress!

[IndyBride]

What a beautiful dress! It's gonna look so great when you get it altered.

[pink_tink8i8]

thank you for all of your nice comments. I ordered my crinnie yesterday and I can't wait to see what the dress will look like once it is more roofed out. I'm also going to dye my crinnie either blush pink or hot pink. I also got gloves. Now I'm starting to think that wasn't such a good idea since I'm getting married in the summer. Anyway, I've decided on 2 songs for the wedding.

1) I don't want the wedding party and I to have different songs. I've been in love with pachelbel's cannon in D so I will have the string quartet start playing this song and then the processional will start and then I will walk to the rest of the song.

2) Our (DF & I) song is Unchained Melody so that will be our first dance song but it will be instrumental once again played by the string quartet.

[pink_tink8i8]

I went to the swarovski store 2 days ago and I found the most perfect earrings! Tinkerbell! They were the last pair in the store so I think it was meant to be.

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[29apr00]

Oooohhh I've been looking at those earings! I love them!

[padisneyfour]

your earrings are very pretty!:goodvibes

[Keira1387]

Love the earings!!!

[IndyBride]

Very pretty earrings!

[pink_tink8i8]

your earrings are very pretty!:goodvibes

Love the earings!!!

Very pretty earrings!

Thanks ladies! :goodvibes

[pink_tink8i8]

I forgot to mention my bridezilla moment I had the other day when I bought my earrings. My mom and I went to look for a dress for her to wear. I've been telling her for the past three years that she needs to wear pink. We start looking for dresses and she picks every color except for pink!
So I take a deep breathe and just say "oh that's nice, but look, there's pink ones over there!!!" I proceed to run over to the pink section like the biggest loser ever. Believe it or not finding pink dresses had been quite the challenge so when I saw a section of 15 dresses + I had to freak. PLUS they were in blush pink which is exactly what I had visioned. Now, my mom finally reached the section and starts looking at what else, the dark pink dresses. This is the face that I made:

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So now I'm like screw this, the bridezilla emerges and I just start picking out the dresses that she needs to try on. I pick a long one out because that's what I had visioned and my mom freaks out. She doesn't want a long dress because it will be too hot and a long dress isn't "her". So, I did what any other bridezilla would do and I said " you're trying it on!".

[pink_tink8i8]

Hello ladies!
I bought a pair of bridal shoes yesterday and I need your honest opinion. What do you think? I got them on sale and I only have 10 days to exchange for a refund. They were $240 and I only paid $100 for them. They weren't initially what I was looking for. I wanted a longer heel and wanted pink shoes. These have a shorter heel but are REALLY comfortable and they are diamond white but are completely dyeable. Shoot, photobucket isn't cooperating right now so I'll have to load pictures later

[pink_tink8i8]

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[roozlilone]

Super Cute! Love the double bows! :goodvibes

[DisneyBrideToni]

Aww I love your shoes!!!! Anything with bows is ok in my book. They are really really cute!!!

[WithDisneySpirit]

I vote to keep them; they are adorable!!! By the way, did I miss something? Did your mom finally get a blush pink dress? Your bridezilla look was so funny!!!!

[lpizzuro123]

Love the bows and the little cut out on the side. As long as they are comfortable I say keep them.

Linda

[IndyBride]

Those shoes are super cute!!

[BayouPrincess]

Aww I love your shoes!!!! Anything with bows is ok in my book. They are really really cute!!!

I vote to keep them; they are adorable!!! By the way, did I miss something? Did your mom finally get a blush pink dress? Your bridezilla look was so funny!!!!

Love the bows and the little cut out on the side. As long as they are comfortable I say keep them.

Linda

Those shoes are super cute!!

I agree with all the girls. Those shoes are super cute!

Here's the mother in me coming out....Are they comfortable? Are they comfortable enough to justify paying $100 for them? That would be my main concern (this is why I lean more and more toward flips with my dress)

[Manda_Lizabeth]

I really like the shoes. Keep them for sure! the bows are totally different and yea, I think it would be fun to dye the shoes your perfect shade of pink. If they are comfortable then I would keep them. Thats all that will matter after standing for a couple of hours.

[shezfrombermuda]

Keep the shoes, they are really cute! I am looking for shoes with bows on them too and it is a bonus if you can dye them pink!

[irisbud]

LOVE the shoes. And, as mentioned by a PP, you can always dye them pink!

[29apr00]

Too funny about your bridezilla moment with mom.

I have to be the odd man out, and say I didn't like the shoes. :worried: The little cutout on the side is too cute, and yes you could die them, but I don't like the double bow. BUt that is a great deal! If you like them, and the most important thing, they are comfortable, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks! Chances are no one will see them anyway!

[pink_tink8i8]

Super Cute! Love the double bows! :goodvibes

Thanks :goodvibes

Aww I love your shoes!!!! Anything with bows is ok in my book. They are really really cute!!!

Thank you :goodvibes

I vote to keep them; they are adorable!!! By the way, did I miss something? Did your mom finally get a blush pink dress? Your bridezilla look was so funny!!!!

I was killing myself laughing after I saw that picture. I don't even remember making that face but a picture says a thousand words :rotfl2: My mom didn't get a dress because they didn't have her size but she is definitely going to wear a blush pink one :yay:

Love the bows and the little cut out on the side. As long as they are comfortable I say keep them.

They are very comfortable!

Linda

Those shoes are super cute!!

Thanks :goodvibes

I agree with all the girls. Those shoes are super cute!

Here's the mother in me coming out....Are they comfortable? Are they comfortable enough to justify paying $100 for them? That would be my main concern (this is why I lean more and more toward flips with my dress)

I didn't think about it that way...hmm...they are definitely comfortable, but I'm not sure if they are $100 comfortable :lmao: I'm sure I could buy $25 shoes that would easily be comfortable

I really like the shoes. Keep them for sure! the bows are totally different and yea, I think it would be fun to dye the shoes your perfect shade of pink. If they are comfortable then I would keep them. Thats all that will matter after standing for a couple of hours.

Very true. Thanks :goodvibes

Keep the shoes, they are really cute! I am looking for shoes with bows on them too and it is a bonus if you can dye them pink!


I was really excited about that! Apparently my aunt used to dye her shoes all the time. I'm going to ask her if she could do it for me.

[DisneyFairy19]

absolutely beautiful shoes!!!

[pink_tink8i8]

LOVE the shoes. And, as mentioned by a PP, you can always dye them pink!

Thanks! Yea, I'm digging the whole dying them thing. You wouldn't believe how hard of a time I had trying to find any pink shoes, never mind pink fancy ones. The same designer who makes the shoes I have has pink ones but they are $300!!! :faint: (well that would be DF's face :lmao: ):goodvibes

Too funny about your bridezilla moment with mom.


I have to be the odd man out, and say I didn't like the shoes. :worried: The little cutout on the side is too cute, and yes you could die them, but I don't like the double bow. BUt that is a great deal! If you like them, and the most important thing, they are comfortable, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks! Chances are no one will see them anyway!


You know what, I wasn't convinced about the shoes at the beginning either. So, I thank you for your honesty. My mom did convince me about the double bows because they were different and I like different things and I can dye them. They are super comfortable though. They had another pair that I liked a little more but they had 5 inch heels and as much as I'd like to be closer in height to my DF, I don't see myself wearing 5 inch heels for more than a few few hours. If I even last that long