Toni & Bobby's Shabby Chic wedding PJ & TR (SBP/Attic/UK) 2/2/09 *COMPLETE*

[DisneyBrideToni]

Wow Toni, your bouquet looks awesome! Its going to look great in your MK photos! :thumbsup2

Toni, that's a great idea! Your bouquet is GORGEOUS!!! You should start hiring out your services- I was just thinking of doing my pics without a bouquet! What a great idea!

Thanks girls!!!! I would be more than happy to offer out my services! :thumbsup2

[DisneyBrideToni]

Second BEO (I am sticking to this one)!!!

Ok so I am going to post my second BEO. This includes floral as well. I am also putting in the other vendors I have because this may help somebody else to see everything all together NOT JUST DISNEY. This is a VERY DETAILED BEO..lol. I know that most of the Disney Brides here that have signed their contracts already pretty much know what packages include, etc. but some girls here are not at that stage where they can get a detailed description of things so that is why I included so much detail to help them out much better than just posting prices. This way they can see exaclty what I am getting for the price. I am happy with the BEO and I am sticking to this one.

******Prices indicated below include tax and service charges******
******Prices based on 33 Guests************
(2 of my guests are babies and are therefore not counted)

Ceremony

Sea Breeze Point..........$1,539.00
Violinist......................$875.00 (this is for the entire day)
Limousine...................$282.48
Cinderella's Coach........$2,700.00
Motorcoach................$976.50

Reception

Wedding Cake.............$479.50 (2 tier Mad Hatter)
Wedding Cake Handling Fee....$94.50
6 Bottles of Sparkling Cider....$177.83
31 Beer and Wine Package (4.5 hours)........$1,278.34
-Domestic & Imported Beer
-Non-Alcoholic Beer
-Regular and Diet Soft Drinks
-Fruit Juices
-Bottled Water
-Bottled Mineral Water
-House Merlot
-House Chardonnay
-House Pinot Grigio
-House White Zifandel

27 Glass Coach Dinner Buffets ($109.00 a head)....$3,792.50
-Antipasta Display with Bread Sticks
-Spanakopitas with Artichoke Tomato Tapenade
-Pan-seared Crab Cakes with Lemon Dill Cream
-Medley of Field Greens, with Tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots
-Low-Fat Zifandel, Caesar and Bacon-Ranch dressings
-Mediterranean Style Shrimp and Pasta Salad
-Tomato & Mozzerella Drizzled with Balsamic Vinigar
-Island Spiced Mahi Mahi with Grilled Pinapple and Citrus with
Vanilla Bean Burre Blanc
-Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast with Basil Mashed Potatoes,
Mushroom Cream Sauce and Fried Parsley
-Olive Oil Grilled Vegetables
-Horseradish Crusted Beef Strip Loin (carved to order) with
Worcestershire Demi
-Focaccia, Ciabatta and Baguettes with Olive Oil and Butter
-Coffee and Tea also available

2 Vendor Meals, Chef's Choice...$100.64
4 Gus and Jaq Dinners (kids)......$128.87
-Chicken Tenders, Mac and Cheese, Fries and Corn

Donald Duck.........$800.00

Dessert Party

UK Lochside (Lower)...........$346.13
31 Illuminations viewing fee....$427.54
Set up fee..........$79.88
31 Desserts Created by You....$1,078.60
-Chocolate and Caramel Brownies
-Chocolate Chip and Sugar Cookies
-Biscuits, angel food cake, sponge cake
-Toppings (strawberries, pineapple, mandarin oranges, peaches, chocolate
vanilla puddings, whipped cream, caramel, chocolate syrup, cherries,
M&M's, Cookie Crumbs, nuts).
-fruit punch, coffees and teas served with swizzles, chocolate mint sticks,
Licorice drops, flavored syrups, assorted sugars, cream, honey and lemon.
-Seasonal Beverage (house made iced coffee or warm mulled cider)

31 Caramelized Bananas Flambe.........$359.53
-Vanilla Ice Cream with Bananas, brown sugar, banana liquor butter and
Lady Finger Cookies

Floral

Floral Package......................$2,622.03
Floral Moving Fees................$100.00

Floral Breakdown

Bridal Bouquet...$225.00-Round French bouquet with blush, light pink and hot pink roses, 12 Mickey Swarovski crystals, wrapped in wild rose satin ribbon

Matron of Honor Bouquet.....$125.00-Round French bouquet with white roses and light pink hydrangea. Wrapped with silver satin ribbon.

Grooms Bout...$19.50-Blush rose with Italian Ruscus and 3 Mickey crystals
Best Man Bout..$12.50-White rose with Italian Ruscus wrapped in silver ribbon
2 Father Bouts..$25.00-White rose with Italian Ruscus wrapped in silver ribbon

4 Mother/grandmother corsages..$104.00-white spray roses with filler, greens and silver sheer ribbon.

Sand Ceremony...$25.00-pink sand and white sand w/silver glitter and containers

90" pink satin linen as an overlay over the white resort linen on the altar table, swagged at three points with silver bows....$49.00

3 mother presentation roses...$60.00-Light pink roses with silver ribbons

Swagged arch where bride and groom stand with white chiffon a cluster of blush, light pink and hot pink roses, spray roses, light pink hydrangea and greens at the center point, silver bows on each corner point......$175.00

Swag both sides of side railings with wild rose satin ribbon and silver sheer ribbon with a bow at the top and bottom of the railing.....$60.00

Natural Color column with vase of 9 yellow memorial roses on brides side of altar......$50.00 (includes rental fee of $12.50 for column).

White and blush petals scattered down aisle.....$75.00. (light amount)

90" round silver satin floor length linen on guest book table...$22.00
White, blush and light pink rose petals scattered on guest book table..$7.50
Transfer Memoral Vase to put on Guest book table (part of $100.00 moving fee)

11 4x6x6 vase arrangements designed french using blush, light pink and hot pink roses, light pink hydrangea with iridescent clear marbles in base of vase. One on each guest table and 2 on head table.....$715.00

30 Votive Candles, place 3 on guest tables and head table...$75.00

Scatter light amount of blush, light pink and hot pink rose petals on buffet tables...$30.00
Scatter Silver Mickey Confetti on buffet Tables....$12.00

Using Resort white standard linens.

132" Silver organza floor length linen to cover the entire cake table over the resort white linen......$38.00
Sprinkle Mickey Confetti on Cake Table....$6.00
Cake Floral........$125.00

132" Pink Satin Overlay over white resort linen on head table, swagged at three points with silver sheer bows at each point.....$62.00

Transfer all 11 centerpieces to dessert party (part of $100.00 moving fee)
Put LED light inside vase of centerpieces......$33.00

Magic Kingdom Photo Shoot......$1,000.00

Reverand Jack Day (for ceremony and rehearsal).....$300.00

STVS Video-Intimate Plus Package, four hours with one hour of dessert party coverage, Fairy Tale Book opening with invitation, two cameras, slow motion retrospective, sneak peek, three dvd copies of completed video..$1,562.20

Misty Miotto-Platinum Package with Unlimited hours coverage, lighting setup, 2 photographers, 1500 images taken on high resolution CD, 2 proof albums including up to 250 color or black and white images that you choose, 11x14 Framed and Matted Portrait, 5 8x10 images 10 5x7 images, 5 8x10 artistic black and white images with color enhancements, full reproduction rights, wedding photo preview site, 100 image slideshow combined with music, special effects and your favorite images....$2,497.00

Beaute Speciale....Bride & Matron of Honor Hair and Make-up....$230.00
(hair $65.00 each, makeup $50.00 each)

TOTAL............$23,769.27

I know this seems like a lot for just 33 guests, especially when two are babies and there are also some children in there but I got pretty much everything I could have wanted so to me, its worth the money.

This of course does not include my dress, shoes, tiara, veil, bridal tea party at GF, favors and hmm..guess thats it..oh spending money. Thank GOD I don't have to pay for the resort. Hooray for parents DVC!!!!

[irisbud]

Looks great! It is not that bad when you got everything you wanted! Good job!

[kayleighnik]

Thanks for posting your detailed beo!!! It'll be very helpful!

Thanks again!!

Kayleigh x

[disneychickforever]

Thanks for posting this Toni! It gives a good idea on how much it really does cost.

[BaBeeCee14]

Looks great Toni! My total is very close to yours too - with almost the same amout of guests. I feel like - if this is how you picture your dream wedding to be, its worth every penny!

[DisneyBrideToni]

Looks great! It is not that bad when you got everything you wanted! Good job!

Yeah that is what I thought so I am pretty happy with the amount. :thumbsup2

Thanks for posting your detailed beo!!! It'll be very helpful!

Thanks again!!

Kayleigh x

Thanks for posting this Toni! It gives a good idea on how much it really does cost.

I am so glad it helped you girls! Actually I had you both in mind when I was typing it. ;)

Looks great Toni! My total is very close to yours too - with almost the same amout of guests. I feel like - if this is how you picture your dream wedding to be, its worth every penny!

Ahh well I am glad I am not the only one then! I think its worth every penny too. This is the only time you will ever do this..well...hopefully..lol. but if you can do it you might as well get what you want and do it right :goodvibes

[MyMelody]

Just caught up reading and seeing everything you have posted.. You MOH dress is beautiful, the MK bouquet you made is beautiful, your veil and tiara are amazing, let's just say it is going to look stunning... :banana: You must be getting really excited! Oh and your BEO might be a bit much for me to afford but it sounds WONDERFUL ;) ...

[29apr00]

Great job on the BEO! Everything looks like it will be great!

[Flurbee]

Toni,

Your BEO looks great...I have a question about the food. The antipasto display with breadsticks..is that included in the buffet that you got? Or do you have to pay extra for that? Just curious....I am glad that you got everything that you want...I agree, when are you going to have another chance to do this? You might as well do it and get what you want!!! :)

[bridetobe789]

Your beo looks great thanks for sharing! I just caught up on the journal.. question --- the led lights for the centerpieces.. explain please? FI was thinking votives that were lit up since we are in the Living Seas...?

[Lynn5700]

Toni your BEO look's great!!! You are getting so many nice things...the coach being the best one!

Tim is going to be super Jealous about Donald...I wish i would have surprised Tim with him,I didn't even think about it!

[DisneyBrideToni]

Just caught up reading and seeing everything you have posted.. You MOH dress is beautiful, the MK bouquet you made is beautiful, your veil and tiara are amazing, let's just say it is going to look stunning... :banana: You must be getting really excited! Oh and your BEO might be a bit much for me to afford but it sounds WONDERFUL ;) ...

Aww thank you!!!! I am getting excited. I wish it was here already!!!! With my BEO, I went a bit overboard but I figured this is the only time I am ever going to have a wedding, well unless I have a VR...lol. so why not go all out.

Great job on the BEO! Everything looks like it will be great!

Thank you!!! :cutie:

Toni,

Your BEO looks great...I have a question about the food. The antipasto display with breadsticks..is that included in the buffet that you got? Or do you have to pay extra for that? Just curious....I am glad that you got everything that you want...I agree, when are you going to have another chance to do this? You might as well do it and get what you want!!! :)

The Antipasto display is included with that particular menu as well as the spanikopitas which were SOOOOOOOOOOO good and the crab cakes. The only thing that I changed on the menu was there was this corn and bean salad which was so gross! so I changed it to the tomato and mozzarella dish. Oh and I also cut out the desserts because I am having a dessert party and I din't want people on dessert overload!

[DisneyBrideToni]

Your beo looks great thanks for sharing! I just caught up on the journal.. question --- the led lights for the centerpieces.. explain please? FI was thinking votives that were lit up since we are in the Living Seas...?

Well I think they are kind of like those glowing ice cubes they give you in drinks. I think mine are going to be pink. They do have electric votives for outdoor locations and I guess they use them indoors too but these are those glowing neon colored ice cubes..lol. I think, from what I have seen that they really are ice cubes but they will be hidden in the marbles of the centerpieces so you won't actually see them but you will just see the glowing light.

Toni your BEO look's great!!! You are getting so many nice things...the coach being the best one!

Tim is going to be super Jealous about Donald...I wish i would have surprised Tim with him,I didn't even think about it!

[DisneyBrideToni]

Toni your BEO look's great!!! You are getting so many nice things...the coach being the best one!

Tim is going to be super Jealous about Donald...I wish i would have surprised Tim with him,I didn't even think about it!

Geez where is my head I quoted you and didn't even respond....LOL

I will be sure to get lots of pictures of Donald for Tim...lol. Maybe you can get him for your VR! You know you will have a VR!!! I already want one and I am not married yet......:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Lynn5700]

Yeah I so will...we should all have a big 08 disney brides VR in ten years..oh wait you are jan of 09...oh well. Can you imagine LMAO!!

[DisneyBrideToni]

Yeah I so will...we should all have a big 08 disney brides VR in ten years..oh wait you are jan of 09...oh well. Can you imagine LMAO!!

:rotfl: I will pretend I got married in 2008!!! That would be so much fun. I am close enough to 2008...lol

[Cosi Bella]

Awesome job Toni! Thanks for posting, these BEO's really do help out soooo much especially since I'm like 4 months away from my planning session still!

[kermit0223]

Hi there!

Got your post on the "noon weddings" thread and thought I would check out your pj! Crazy that our weddings are the same month and all the same locations! Have to say you have very good taste!:thumbsup2 You'll have to post as soon as you get back from your honeymoon so I know what to expect:)

[DisneyBrideToni]

Hi there!

Got your post on the "noon weddings" thread and thought I would check out your pj! Crazy that our weddings are the same month and all the same locations! Have to say you have very good taste!:thumbsup2 You'll have to post as soon as you get back from your honeymoon so I know what to expect:)

Oh I am so excited you posted here! I will do my best to get my TR up as soon as I can!! If you want to check out the ceremony on that day I have STVS video and they post sneak peeks the day of the wedding so you will have to check that out! SBP is beautiful and the Attic is even better in person!!!! I can't wait! Are you starting a PJ? I would love to see your ideas and plans!

[WithDisneySpirit]

Oh, Toni! You made several wonderful updates. Your silk bouquet for the MK shoot is just beautiful :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc I love it :goodvibes Your BEO looks fabulous - your guests are going to be in absolute awe of the day you have planned for them :wizard:

[DisneyBrideToni]

Oh, Toni! You made several wonderful updates. Your silk bouquet for the MK shoot is just beautiful :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc I love it :goodvibes Your BEO looks fabulous - your guests are going to be in absolute awe of the day you have planned for them :wizard:

Aww that is really sweet! I hope they are. That is my goal. I want to make it a magical experience not only for me and the DF but everyone coming. I figure they are coming all that way to my wedding I might as well make it memorable.

The cool thing is that they have all been to Disney before but DF's family never experienced much of anything (don't know how that happened!) so this will be exciting for them :)

[DisneyBrideToni]

More Random Picture Updates

So I have some more picture updates.


Here are the figurines that will be on my cake table.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff008.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff009.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff010.jpg

Then in keeping with my hidden, or not so hidden mickeys I put some on the back of my shoes.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff013.jpg

Then I thought I would share the Blurb book I made. on blurb.com. I did it with our dating pictures, engagement pictures and then I put in some comments that he used to leave for me on my Myspace page when we first started dating.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff014.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff015.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff016.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff017.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff018.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff019.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff020.jpg

Well that is about it. Nothing much going on. I should be getting my invitations next week so I will be sure to post them.

I was going to use the Martha Stewart ones but I decided to keep them for my at home reception and get some made for Disney. I will be using the cute little envelope wrap thing that Martha Stewart has too...well you will see what I mean. Its confusing...lol. I will be sure to post them as soon as I get them.

Until then.....

[Lynn5700]

Your blurb book is soo cute!!!!

[pixiemama3]

love the blurb book very cute...

Can i ask where you got the donald /daisy figure?

[WithDisneySpirit]

Yes, I love your blurb book too - why am I intimidated by this book making process! :scared: :eek:

That donald/daisy figurine is so perfect :lovestruc

[DisneyFairy19]

OMG Toni - I love the book.. so cute
and I am going to steal that hidden mickey on the shoe...Being that those are my shoes too...lol:rotfl2:

love ya

[keenercam]

Toni -- your book is awesome! I am so jealous of your hidden mickey! I don't think that will work on my shoes. I think I am going to have to put some stuff on the bottom of my shoes. :)

[DisneyBrideToni]

Your blurb book is soo cute!!!!

Thank you Lynnie!!!

love the blurb book very cute...

Can i ask where you got the donald /daisy figure?

Thanks!! I got the figure from the Disney Store :)

Yes, I love your blurb book too - why am I intimidated by this book making process! :scared: :eek:

That donald/daisy figurine is so perfect :lovestruc

It was so easy to do. I did it in like an hour. I am sure if I was doing wedding pictures it would have been longer though...:rotfl:

OMG Toni - I love the book.. so cute
and I am going to steal that hidden mickey on the shoe...Being that those are my shoes too...lol:rotfl2:

love ya

LOL steal away!! At least you got to see what it looked like on your shoes before you did it :rotfl:

Toni -- your book is awesome! I am so jealous of your hidden mickey! I don't think that will work on my shoes. I think I am going to have to put some stuff on the bottom of my shoes. :)

Thank you! I was actually going to put it on the bottom and then at the last minute I changed my mind to put it on the back. I think that even if it was on the bottom, it would look cute in pictures, like your getting ready pictures if your photographer knows about it. ;)

[kermit0223]

Oh I am so excited you posted here! I will do my best to get my TR up as soon as I can!! If you want to check out the ceremony on that day I have STVS video and they post sneak peeks the day of the wedding so you will have to check that out! SBP is beautiful and the Attic is even better in person!!!! I can't wait! Are you starting a PJ? I would love to see your ideas and plans!


Oh I will definately have to check out the video! I love SBP ironically when the DF and I were in Disney in Feb 07 we took a picture of us in the gazebo and now two years later that's where we're getting married. Thought about starting the PJ....we'll see :) I love the book you made...what a great idea!:thumbsup2 And definately love the Donald and Daisy cake topper!! The DF's parents are down in Disney now checking out cake toppers and mickey ties for us. Can't wait!

[MyMelody]

The book looks great.... The shoes are too cute and the Donald and Precious Moments figures are too adorable... Love it! Great Job Toni :goodvibes

[lpizzuro123]

I put some "Hidden Mickey" crystals on my flip flops and my sunglasses. I would love to put them on my shoes also but I have a questions about putting them on. I did pretty good but hated working with the glue - I did my best not to get it all over but you can see it in some places. How do you girls do it where it is so neet?

Linda

[DisneyBrideToni]

Oh I will definately have to check out the video! I love SBP ironically when the DF and I were in Disney in Feb 07 we took a picture of us in the gazebo and now two years later that's where we're getting married. Thought about starting the PJ....we'll see :) I love the book you made...what a great idea!:thumbsup2 And definately love the Donald and Daisy cake topper!! The DF's parents are down in Disney now checking out cake toppers and mickey ties for us. Can't wait!

Thank you so much!!! I would love to see pictures of the cake topper and ties! SBP is beautiful. I can't wait to see everything together!!

The book looks great.... The shoes are too cute and the Donald and Precious Moments figures are too adorable... Love it! Great Job Toni :goodvibes

Thank you so much!!! :woohoo:

I put some "Hidden Mickey" crystals on my flip flops and my sunglasses. I would love to put them on my shoes also but I have a questions about putting them on. I did pretty good but hated working with the glue - I did my best not to get it all over but you can see it in some places. How do you girls do it where it is so neet?

Linda

Well actually I got the crystals from Michaels to put on my invites. They already have a sticky glue on the back of them. It really sticks pretty well although I am not sure if it will last too long. It should be ok for the day though. If not, its ok if they fall off, nobody will see it.....:rotfl: I would say if you were using glue, to use the tiniest dot of glue you can.

[DisneyBrideToni]

New Jersey Reception details

Well as most of you know, I am having an at home reception here in Jersey on March 28th. Bobby's mom is doing this for us and its for everyone that cannot come to Disney. There will be about 150 people. It will be a lot of fun!

Today we went to the caterer to book. They will do everything for us. They supply the food, drinks, bar, centerpieces, linen, china and cake. This makes everything so much easier.

Bobby has a DJ already hired. The DJ will be playing our ceremony on two plasma televisions. So everyone there will get to see the entire ceremony. Then after the ceremony, the DJ will announce us and we will come in so it will be like they saw the ceremony and now its time for the reception. Also during dinner we will have pictures of the wedding flashing on the screens.

I got to pick out my colors for the flowers and linens. Since I am doing pink everything in Disney, for NJ I wanted to change it up.

Here are my New Jersey colors:

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/ff.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/ffdafd.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/f-1.jpg

Totally different than my Disney colors!!!!

Here are the flowers for the centerpieces:

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/nmn.jpg

and here is the New Jersey cake!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff026.jpg

The cake picture isn't that good because its a picture of a picture..:rotfl:

That is pretty much it for that. We also booked my shower location but I will save that info for later. ;)

[figmentfan814]

The Blurb book turned out great, have you thought about doing something like that for your guestbook? We made a photobook through Shutterfly that we used.

Just catching up on some things, your BEO looks pretty good, especially when you're getting everything that you wanted. We spent around that amount. We had a few more guests (50) but we ended up having to have a brunch and we didn't get such great treats at the dessert party. The desserts sounds great!

[irisbud]

Everything looks great, Toni! I think I might steal the hidden mickey's for the shoes too, if that's okay! I can show them to Mickey and Minnie when they come for our cake cutting, hehe!

[DisneyBrideToni]

The Blurb book turned out great, have you thought about doing something like that for your guestbook? We made a photobook through Shutterfly that we used.

Just catching up on some things, your BEO looks pretty good, especially when you're getting everything that you wanted. We spent around that amount. We had a few more guests (50) but we ended up having to have a brunch and we didn't get such great treats at the dessert party. The desserts sounds great!

I was actually thinking of making one. I am going back and forth between that and a picture frame signature mat. I figured I still had a little time to think about it. I love the book idea though. That is great to have your BEO around mine with that many people!! Your wedding was amazing!!!!!! I am thinking of adding the MGM..I mean HS photo shoot because I loved your pics!!! Did you get to pick where you had the photos?? I would love to do some by the Star Tours ride.

Everything looks great, Toni! I think I might steal the hidden mickey's for the shoes too, if that's okay! I can show them to Mickey and Minnie when they come for our cake cutting, hehe!

Thanks!!! Steal away!!!! Steal anything you want! Thats what the PJ's are for :goodvibes

[IndyBride]

Hey Toni love the book!! It's great that you can have two receptions because you can take bigger risks with one you know? Something you kinda want to do for the real one but are afraid how it will turn out.

[DisneyFairy66]

SURPRISE-

Geancarlo and I will be seeing you and Bobby February 6-8... We will be staying at the Wilderness Cabin Lodge

He said we could GO:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[DisneyFairy19]

sorry I posted under my sisters name.. we always do this....

BUT YEY we're going!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DisneyBrideToni]

AHHHH I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

:cool1: :cool1: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

That is awesome!!!! I get to see my twin and her man!!!! Tell Geancarlo I said thank you so much for saying yes to coming up!!!!! Yay I am so excited now! :banana: :banana:

[DisneyBrideToni]

Invitations Came In!!

Wow I have really been cranking out some updates lately. There just seems to be so much going on right now but I am sure it will all level out soon until the wedding gets even closer. Time is starting to fly by. If only it would go just a tiny bit faster I would be happier but I can't complain. I mean look w are already close to the middle of August and Summer is almost over!!!

Anyway, I got my invitations today. I love them. I think they fit my shabby chic theme really well and I am very happy with the results. I ordered them from www.weddingpaperdivas.com. This is a great site to really personalize your invitations. You can get pretty much anything printed up on these things. They come in super fast and they have great customer service. I highly recommend them!!

Here is the whole collection (bad picture..sorry)

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff035.jpg

Ok the writing in the following pictures is a little blurry. They came from my online proofing so they aren't the best quality pictures.

Invitation

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/invite.jpg

Reception Card

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/reception.jpg

R.S.V.P. Card

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/rsvp.jpg

Transportation Schedule Card

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/transport.jpg


Now this part I am using from the Martha Stewart Invitations that I bought before that I am using for the New Jersey Reception. I have extra so just using this cute wrap won't matter. So the invites and cards will be put inside this pretty invitation wrap.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff051.jpg

I also got matching thank you cards.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/thankyou.jpg


I wish the pictures were a little better but that was the best I could do. I am so excited about my invitations. I think they will give people an idea of the theme of my wedding and what's to come!

That's all for now! :thumbsup2

[padisneyfour]

they are so very pretty- congrats!!!!:goodvibes

[ClemsonGirl]

Toni I LOVE the invitations!! :lovestruc They are perfect! They are so elegant, and you're right- they fit the shabby chic theme really well! :thumbsup2

[WithDisneySpirit]

Your invitations look great Toni! :lovestruc You really are pulling it all together perfectly!! You have four hotels for guests though?

[jennifaerie]

Toni, they are *G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S*! I love them. The soft white floral against the pink background... it's lovely.

[irisbud]

I love your invites! They are beautiful and fit your theme really well. Like the hidden Mickey on them too!

[DisneyBrideToni]

they are so very pretty- congrats!!!!:goodvibes

Thank you!!!!!

Toni I LOVE the invitations!! :lovestruc They are perfect! They are so elegant, and you're right- they fit the shabby chic theme really well! :thumbsup2

Thanks! I am glad they fit in so well with my theme.

Your invitations look great Toni! :lovestruc You really are pulling it all together perfectly!! You have four hotels for guests though?

Thanks! Yeah I wasn't going to have 4 hotels but FMIL wanted to stay in the cabins instead of the resorts I picked out so I added that for her. Which is good because now my Disboard twin Christina is staying in the wilderness cabins!!!

Toni, they are *G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S*! I love them. The soft white floral against the pink background... it's lovely.

Aww thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana:

I love your invites! They are beautiful and fit your theme really well. Like the hidden Mickey on them too!

LOL yeah I had to add that darn hidden mickey!!! I have hidden mickey's everywhere!!! :lmao:

[disneychickforever]

I love the invites Toni!

[29apr00]

Love the invites!! They are so cute!

[Goldeelox9]

Your invites are so wonderful! I love the "wrap"!

[IndyBride]

The invites look great!!! Excellent job!!

[Lizby]

Beautiful invites, Toni! They are simple, yet elegant. Great choice!!

[DisneyBrideToni]

I love the invites Toni!

Love the invites!! They are so cute!

Your invites are so wonderful! I love the "wrap"!

The invites look great!!! Excellent job!!

Beautiful invites, Toni! They are simple, yet elegant. Great choice!!


:cool1: :cool1: Thank you so much!!!!!!!!! :cool1: :cool1:

[DisneyFairy19]

Absolutely amazing wedding invites just like you :)

[figmentfan814]

I love the invitations! The wraps are such a great touch; they look really beautiful. Are you going to do any custom stamps or seals for them when you send them out?

[figmentfan814]

I love the invitations! The wraps are such a great touch; they look really beautiful. Are you going to do any custom stamps or seals for them when you send them out?

[DisneyBrideToni]

Yeah I would like to get some custom stamps and seals. I haven't found any seals yet that I like but I did see seals that matched the wrap.

[DisneyBrideToni]

I feel so exhusted!!! LOL. I am taking a break from planning for a bit. I think everyone needs to do this once in a while. I love planning but now I am at the point where I am just like AHHH WHEN WILL THIS WEDDING EVER COME!!! :headache:

I will have lots of updates when I resume my regularly scheduled planning.

:rotfl:

[jennifaerie]

I know what you mean, Toni!

I normally go home and watch television every night. This week, I've been out for appointments (last night, I had two!) because of the wedding. I wish I could take a break!

[DisneyBrideToni]

but at least you are almost there and that is something good to look forward too. Then you can go home and watch tv with your new husband!! :goodvibes

I have become way to obsessed with the wedding so I am trying to move away from it for a bit. I still have 5 months so I have plenty of time.

[Keira1387]

Good idea... You will go crazy if you spend every day planning!!!

[bridetobe789]

I absolutely love your invites !! Very pretty and the wrap around them is great ! (:

[JoJo1980]

I hear ya sista!! I am stressed beyond belief and have not been able to make one decision this week because my brain is too full. I have sat at the computer every night trying to plan and decide on things and have got nowhere because my mind is totally mushed.

My advice is take a break from it, you have done lots already and have still got plenty of time. Take some time to enjoy normal life stuff and enjoy the fact you've got a wedding coming soon - otherwise it will appear so quick and you wont have time to cherish the lead up to it :hug:

[DisneyBrideToni]

Good idea... You will go crazy if you spend every day planning!!!

I think I am getting there..:lmao:

I absolutely love your invites !! Very pretty and the wrap around them is great ! (:

Thank you!!!!!! :goodvibes

I hear ya sista!! I am stressed beyond belief and have not been able to make one decision this week because my brain is too full. I have sat at the computer every night trying to plan and decide on things and have got nowhere because my mind is totally mushed.

My advice is take a break from it, you have done lots already and have still got plenty of time. Take some time to enjoy normal life stuff and enjoy the fact you've got a wedding coming soon - otherwise it will appear so quick and you wont have time to cherish the lead up to it :hug:

That is very good advice!!!! You would know! How exciting that you are so close!!!!!!! :banana:

[JoJo1980]

That is very good advice!!!! You would know! How exciting that you are so close!!!!!!! :banana:

Shame I didnt take my own advice :lmao: At least I can warn others of the dangers of becoming sucked into the planning zone :laughing:

[Flurbee]

Toni,

Hey girl!! Just got caught up on your PJ!! I know I haven't been online in a while, but I love all your updates. The donald and daisy for your cake table are so cute!! I also love the blurb book. Did the website that you mentioned tell you how to do it?? I would like to do something like that, but don't have enough faith in my abilities I guess! :lmao: I also love your invitations, they look so good!! Just a question about those though, I noticed that you didn't include anything in them about your DP. Will they just go to that straight from the reception? Just curious how people will know what time to be picked up and all that for the DP. I am several update for my PJ, and I have been so busy, I haven't even been on. :scared1: Talk to you soon.

[DisneyBrideToni]

Toni,

Hey girl!! Just got caught up on your PJ!! I know I haven't been online in a while, but I love all your updates. The donald and daisy for your cake table are so cute!! I also love the blurb book. Did the website that you mentioned tell you how to do it?? I would like to do something like that, but don't have enough faith in my abilities I guess! :lmao: I also love your invitations, they look so good!! Just a question about those though, I noticed that you didn't include anything in them about your DP. Will they just go to that straight from the reception? Just curious how people will know what time to be picked up and all that for the DP. I am several update for my PJ, and I have been so busy, I haven't even been on. :scared1: Talk to you soon.

Thank you!!! The blurb website www.blurb.com has a program that you download onto your computer. You load up your pictures on the program and it takes you step by step and makes it very easy to make a book. I was surprised at how easy it really was!

On the invitations, the DP is a surprise so I didn't want any of the guests to know. I have the DP starting at 8pm and our reception ends at 7:30 so right from the reception everyone will load up on the buses thing they are going back to their resort but they are really going to the DP! I love being sneaky! :lmao:

[Flurbee]

That is such a good idea about having the DP as a surprise!! Hopefully nobody reads it in your pj. :lmao: I will definitely have to check out that website too. Oh, pop over to my PJ, I have an update!!

[IndyBride]

Have fun taking a break but.... We'll see how long you can stay away!!!

[irisbud]

Love the surprise DP idea!

[DisneyBrideToni]

That is such a good idea about having the DP as a surprise!! Hopefully nobody reads it in your pj. :lmao: I will definitely have to check out that website too. Oh, pop over to my PJ, I have an update!!

Luckily, this is my secret website. Nobody knows about it so I can pretty much say anything without consequences....:rotfl:

Have fun taking a break but.... We'll see how long you can stay away!!!

LOL. It may not be long but I am determined to pace myself!!! I feel like most the the big stuff is done so really its all down hill from here.

Love the surprise DP idea!

Thanks!! I love being sneaky. What is really nice is that the people going to the wedding, with the exception of my parents, never really experienced Disney. They have been to Disney but they have never watched the fireworks, been on the great rides, etc. Don't know why but they never have. So this is going to be a really amazing experience for them. :goodvibes

[figmentfan814]

A surprise DP sounds like a blast! We had a lot of guests that were like people you mentioned who have been to Disney, but never truly experience the true "magic" of the parks. I loved the look of awe on our guests' faces while they were watching Illuminations :lovestruc

[DisneyBrideToni]

A surprise DP sounds like a blast! We had a lot of guests that were like people you mentioned who have been to Disney, but never truly experience the true "magic" of the parks. I loved the look of awe on our guests' faces while they were watching Illuminations :lovestruc

Yeah that is what I am hoping for. It is always so much fun to go to Disney with people that have never been there or never experienced the magic. :goodvibes

[tiggerrifficheidi]

I am subscribing so I can assign myself your PJ as homework :surfweb:

I need to catch up on all your good ideas!

[Calrissian13]

I've been reading your planning journal and just wanted to say everything looks so beautiful. I love your new dress (the other ones are beautiful too), and your planning session looked really fun.

All the best to you and your fiance, hope you have a wonderful wedding!

[tiggerrifficheidi]

Toni,

I just completed my homework! :thumbsup2

I love all your hidden mickeys! :earboy2:

And I know what you mean about wedding obsession!

Of course, I'm sad that my DH is in Iraq, but if he was here, he'd be so annoyed with me because I spend all my time on Disboards! :rotfl:

My wedding is Jan 19th, but if DH gets 20 days of R&R, we will still be at WDW on your wedding day!

[DisneyBrideToni]

I am subscribing so I can assign myself your PJ as homework :surfweb:

I need to catch up on all your good ideas!

Aww that is sweet!! :goodvibes

I've been reading your planning journal and just wanted to say everything looks so beautiful. I love your new dress (the other ones are beautiful too), and your planning session looked really fun.

All the best to you and your fiance, hope you have a wonderful wedding!

Thank you so much! I can't ever make up my mind so that is why I have so many dresses.

Toni,

I just completed my homework! :thumbsup2

I love all your hidden mickeys! :earboy2:

And I know what you mean about wedding obsession!

Of course, I'm sad that my DH is in Iraq, but if he was here, he'd be so annoyed with me because I spend all my time on Disboards! :rotfl:

My wedding is Jan 19th, but if DH gets 20 days of R&R, we will still be at WDW on your wedding day!

Thank you!!! That would be so cool if you were there!! You have to stop by the boardwalk that day!! :banana:

[irisbud]

Toni,

I just completed my homework! :thumbsup2

I love all your hidden mickeys! :earboy2:

And I know what you mean about wedding obsession!

Of course, I'm sad that my DH is in Iraq, but if he was here, he'd be so annoyed with me because I spend all my time on Disboards! :rotfl:

My wedding is Jan 19th, but if DH gets 20 days of R&R, we will still be at WDW on your wedding day!


:yay: Ours is the 22nd of January! Where are you having your ceremony; we might have to walk by slowly and lurk! :laughing: j/k

[tinkandonaldfans]

oh toni! i don't know what to do now! i have just read your planning journal and it has confused me so much! everything you have chosen looks wonderful

i have been swapping and changing my ideas for ages between and SBP wedding and a wedding through the swan hotel. i have been trying to figure out what we would want so when dbf finally asks me we will be already saving and that way we can book it sooner.

our wedding would only be about 15 people including us so after looking at your BEO( i thought those are some of the things we would want- donald and all!) i thought a dftw could work financially.

my heart wants the whole dftw but my head says the swan could be better financially. we are coming from the uk so it means we have extra costs involved and would be paying for the wedding ourselves!

serious dilemma going on in my head

[DisneyBrideToni]

oh toni! i don't know what to do now! i have just read your planning journal and it has confused me so much! everything you have chosen looks wonderful

i have been swapping and changing my ideas for ages between and SBP wedding and a wedding through the swan hotel. i have been trying to figure out what we would want so when dbf finally asks me we will be already saving and that way we can book it sooner.

our wedding would only be about 15 people including us so after looking at your BEO( i thought those are some of the things we would want- donald and all!) i thought a dftw could work financially.

my heart wants the whole dftw but my head says the swan could be better financially. we are coming from the uk so it means we have extra costs involved and would be paying for the wedding ourselves!

serious dilemma going on in my head

Aww I think you can do it! I went wayy overboard with my wedding. I think my wedding is costing me somewhere around what someone with 100 people are paying...:rotfl: If you do an escape wedding the minimum is 4500.00 and Donald is about 800 so if you can do that it may be worth the money to be able to get married in Disney instead of near Disney and you get that whole Disney Magic. I think the Swan is beautiful too though! Maybe you can do a Swan wedding and then have a character dinner after the wedding? That way you can have your swan ceremony and still have a bit of Disney with the characters. :thumbsup2

[DisneyBrideToni]

Bridal Shower Information and Photo Session

Well I am back from my short break. I feel so good now. I highly recommend stepping away from planning to get a breather because when you get back to it you have such a clear head and are ready to go!

Anyway, I just thought I would give two updates.

The first is that along with the MK photo session we booked the Hollywood Studios photo session. I figured that if I am already paying $1,000.00 for the MK session I might as well throw in an extra $300.00 and get two parks. I love the different places you can take the pictures in Hollywood Studios. I want to see if they will let us get pictures at the Star Tours area since DF and I are Star Wars fans. We shall see.

Also, my FMIL is planning my Bridal Shower. Yes, I am one of those brides that know about her shower :lmao: I am glad because I am a control freak and I really like to have input on things so this makes me feel better.

Anyway, I thought I would share the details with everyone.

The shower will take place on January 10, 2009 at a country club in the next town over from me.

Here is a picture of the room we have. Its a black and white picture. It was the only one I could find. It has windows all around which overlook the golf course. Very pretty room. I chose the color rose for the linens because it matches the wallpaper and carpet....:lmao: Yes I am anal. Sorry.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/http___wwwblacksheeppublishing.jpg

It will be a brunch. Here is the menu. Hope you guys don't get hungry!!

Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Baked Ham with Fruit Glaze, Breaded Chicken Cutlet with Supreme Sauce, Italian Vegetable Medley, String Beans Almondine, Oven Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, fruit, fruit tarts, mini danish, mini muffins, bages, breads, jellies, marmalade, cream cheese, fruit juices, coffee and tea and of course, the shower cake!!!

Ok that made me hungry :rotfl:

Here is the invitation.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/getimagephp.jpg

We didn't pick out the centerpieces yet or the favors. I think the favors may be ice cream scoops wrapped in tulle with some kind of candy inside the scoop. Not sure. The centerpieces will be some sort of fruit or candy creation. I will be sure to take pictures though. Well that is about all for now. I should have more updates shortly. I bought a bunch of stuff from Advantage Bridal that I will show off but I didn't get it yet so that is for next time.

Until then, TTFN!

[WithDisneySpirit]

Nice update, Toni! I cannot wait to see your HS photo shoot too :goodvibes That will be a first for me to see - how exciting!!

I also really like those shower invites - how cool! Did you pick them too, you anal bride you? :rotfl:

[DisneyBrideToni]

Nice update, Toni! I cannot wait to see your HS photo shoot too :goodvibes That will be a first for me to see - how exciting!!

I also really like those shower invites - how cool! Did you pick them too, you anal bride you? :rotfl:

LOL yeah I did!! I had to pick them. They were so cute. They are from Weddingdivas.com. That is where I got my wedding invites so I saw them on there and had to have them. I can't wait for the HS photo shoot! It will be interesting. I believe Vanessa (figment fan) did the HS shoot too.

[Flurbee]

Toni,

Everything looks really good for your shower!! :thumbsup2 I like the ice cream scoop idea, that is really cute!! I was totally going to be involved in my shower too, so I know what you mean. Except now, it will be a baby shower, instead of a bridal shower....;)

[DisneyBrideToni]

Toni,

Everything looks really good for your shower!! :thumbsup2 I like the ice cream scoop idea, that is really cute!! I was totally going to be involved in my shower too, so I know what you mean. Except now, it will be a baby shower, instead of a bridal shower....;)

Well I think a baby shower is even better!!!! :thumbsup2

[Mama of Indybride]

It takes a 3 day weekend to get the chance to catch up!

Everything looks so great, you are going to have such a lovely wedding!

It sounds like you have a great relationship with your FMIL, that is such a blessing!

Is the time flying by yet?

I'm glad you had a nice rest, and look forward to sharing more!

[DisneyBrideToni]

It takes a 3 day weekend to get the chance to catch up!

Everything looks so great, you are going to have such a lovely wedding!

It sounds like you have a great relationship with your FMIL, that is such a blessing!

Is the time flying by yet?

I'm glad you had a nice rest, and look forward to sharing more!

Thank you!! I am really happy to have a great mother in law. I know it can be rare. I am sure Dan will have a great mother in law in you too!!!

It is flying by now! I'm so happy that its finally going fast. I know when the holidays come it will really go by fast too.

[Keira1387]

Your bridal shower looks like it's going to be so elegant! The invitations are beautiful, and don't worry... I'm a control freak too!:rotfl:

[DisneyBrideToni]

Your bridal shower looks like it's going to be so elegant! The invitations are beautiful, and don't worry... I'm a control freak too!:rotfl:

LOL thank you!!!! I think we all are though when it comes to our weddings. Its a once in a lifetime thing so you better get it right! :thumbsup2

[DisneyBrideToni]

5 More months and more updates :banana:


Well I am 5 months out, well as I write this at 11:43 at night I am a little short of 5 months but I am only off by 15 minutes so we will let that go. I am so excited because I have felt that time has been going by so slow but now time seems to be flying by. I think that when the holidays roll around it will sail on by. I can't wait until February!!

So I have some random updates with pictures I thought I would share. I bought some stuff from Advantage Bridal.

Here is the purse that I got to carry.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff086.jpg

I love this bag because I think it is very similar to the bodice of my gown. Here is a picture of the details on my gown.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff068.jpg

and here are the details on the purse

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff088.jpg

I also purchased this Hanky. I thought it was really cute. I believe Disneyfairy19 (Christina) also got one.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff063.jpg

I bought this signature picture frame to use as a guest book.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/101-0302.jpg

After buying this I was informed by my Aunt (the one that went to the PS with me) that she wanted to buy me the guestbook, pen and hanky in Francks.

Here is a picture (I stole this from Lurkyloo..Thanks Carrie..lol)
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/IMG_4555.jpg

So if she does that then I will use the picture frame for our at home reception and the guest book for Disney. I have to admit that I am not fond of guest books. I just envision the book being tossed in a drawer somewhere or just collecting dust but she is offering and I feel bad saying no. It is really pretty.

I also bought a white hoodie for the honeymoon and this is the back of it.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff066.jpg

Its really cute. It came out very nice.

Now most of you have seen the picture of my MOH's dress that I posted.

It was hard to see the details of the dress so I thought I would do a close up.

Here is the dress just hanging on the door waiting to be worn.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff070.jpg

Here is a closeup of the top.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff075.jpg

Well that is about it for now!

[Crown_princess]

I love to see these details! Both choices are wonderful and it is nice that you have an opportunity to use both sets. :)

Thanks for posting the pick of the stuff at Franck's! That helps me know that I need to hold out until my PS to buy those type of things.

Btw...I keep seeing "I've been boo'ed" in signature lines. What does it mean?:confused3

[irisbud]

I like both sets of purse, hanky, GB. So hard to choose which one! I agree with you about the GB just being tossed in a drawer somewhere, but if someone offers to buy one... At least you will have the chance to use both!

Also, I think it is cool that your shower will be at the Buena Vista Country Club, and WDW is in Lake Buena Vista. I am such a dork...

Can't wait to read more! It's getting closer!

[DisneyBrideToni]

I love to see these details! Both choices are wonderful and it is nice that you have an opportunity to use both sets. :)

Thanks for posting the pick of the stuff at Franck's! That helps me know that I need to hold out until my PS to buy those type of things.

Btw...I keep seeing "I've been boo'ed" in signature lines. What does it mean?:confused3

Thank you!!! Francks did have some beautiful things there!!! I stole that picture from Lurkyloo because I was so excited to be there I forgot to take pictures..lol The boo'ed thing is something that you get PM'd with. Somebody sends you a PM and says that you have been boo'ed then if you have you put the bouncing Mickey pumpkin in your signature. Its something for Halloween. This is my first year so I was surprised!!

I like both sets of purse, hanky, GB. So hard to choose which one! I agree with you about the GB just being tossed in a drawer somewhere, but if someone offers to buy one... At least you will have the chance to use both!

Also, I think it is cool that your shower will be at the Buena Vista Country Club, and WDW is in Lake Buena Vista. I am such a dork...

Can't wait to read more! It's getting closer!

Yeah That is what I figured. I am fine with using it and I can use both so I didn't waste any money there!

You know I never made the connection with the Buena Vista Country club and Lake Buena Vista!!! That is really cool!!!! I am disney themed all over! :banana:

[Flurbee]

Hey Toni,

Thanks for Booing me....:) I love how your purse matches the bodice of your dress, so pretty!! I also love the hoodie, where did you get that?? It's so cute!! Your MOH dress is also very pretty. Everything is looking good!! I can't believe you are 5 months away!! WOO HOO!!!!:banana: :banana: :cheer2:

[DisneyBrideToni]

Hey Toni,

Thanks for Booing me....:) I love how your purse matches the bodice of your dress, so pretty!! I also love the hoodie, where did you get that?? It's so cute!! Your MOH dress is also very pretty. Everything is looking good!! I can't believe you are 5 months away!! WOO HOO!!!!:banana: :banana: :cheer2:

No problem! :thumbsup2 Thank you so much! I know I can't believe that I have 5 more months. It seems to be going by fast now. How is the baby in your belly doing?

[Flurbee]

Hey girl!! The baby in my belly is doing good!! We are at 11 weeks now. I have a sonogram on Friday. I don't know if I am allowed to talk about the pregnancy in my pj, or if I will get in trouble...I will have to start a pregnancy pj...I have been really lazy about my pj...I need to get back on there..I am a bad disbride!! Anyways, so, where did you get your hoodie? did someone make it for you??

[DisneyBrideToni]

Hey girl!! The baby in my belly is doing good!! We are at 11 weeks now. I have a sonogram on Friday. I don't know if I am allowed to talk about the pregnancy in my pj, or if I will get in trouble...I will have to start a pregnancy pj...I have been really lazy about my pj...I need to get back on there..I am a bad disbride!! Anyways, so, where did you get your hoodie? did someone make it for you??

Good I am glad! If you make a PJ I will be reading it all the time. I got the hoodie from www.advantagebridal.com. They did a great job and it didn't take to long to get.

[DisneyFairy19]

Beautiful purse, dress and everything... BTW I Love the Hankie;)

[DisneyBrideToni]

Beautiful purse, dress and everything... BTW I Love the Hankie;)

lol thanks to you! You introduced me to the fabulous world of Mindy Weiss! :goodvibes

[Lynn5700]

Toni...the purse is perfect!!!

Hey I'm watching Gossip Girl and you look just like Blair!!!!!!! I'm like that girl looks familiar...it's TONI!!

[DisneyBrideToni]

Toni...the purse is perfect!!!

Hey I'm watching Gossip Girl and you look just like Blair!!!!!!! I'm like that girl looks familiar...it's TONI!!

HAHAHA Well she is pretty so that is a good thing!!!! Thanks about the purse. I think it would have looked good with your gown too!!

[keenercam]

Toni -- All of your choices are lovely, but I really ADORE your purse. In case you couldn't tell from my PJ, I am a purse girl, for sure, and I can really appreciate finding one that so beautifully matches the dtail work on your gown! ;)

[sandysplayhouse]

Congratulations! Everything looks Beautiful!...
I LOVE the purse and the Disney guestbook, pen and hanky.
Just a thought regarding tossing the wedding memoribilia in a drawer....
My DD has a wedding curio cabinet with all her Disney Wedding things on display...
I'll see if I can find a picture to post.

[sandysplayhouse]

Found it!

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/georgia10-1.jpg

Top Shelf: Champagne flutes, Unity candles, Septor, one shoe
Second Shelf: Tierra, Necklace, Earrings, Hanky, other shoe
Third Shelf: Gifts from DFTW
Bottom Shelf: Ring Pillow, Mother's Candle, Guest Book,
There are a few other odds and ends thrown in on various shelves like table
favors, crystal castles, porcelin Mickey & Minnie, wedding invitation, etc.

[DisneyBrideToni]

Toni -- All of your choices are lovely, but I really ADORE your purse. In case you couldn't tell from my PJ, I am a purse girl, for sure, and I can really appreciate finding one that so beautifully matches the dtail work on your gown! ;)

Aww thank you so much!!! It was hard to find something. I wanted something small that I could wear around my wrist the whole time but I wanted it to blend into my gown and not stand out too much. I think it does the job. :thumbsup2

Congratulations! Everything looks Beautiful!...
I LOVE the purse and the Disney guestbook, pen and hanky.
Just a thought regarding tossing the wedding memoribilia in a drawer....
My DD has a wedding curio cabinet with all her Disney Wedding things on display...
I'll see if I can find a picture to post.

Found it!

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/georgia10-1.jpg

Top Shelf: Champagne flutes, Unity candles, Septor, one shoe
Second Shelf: Tierra, Necklace, Earrings, Hanky, other shoe
Third Shelf: Gifts from DFTW
Bottom Shelf: Ring Pillow, Mother's Candle, Guest Book,
There are a few other odds and ends thrown in on various shelves like table
favors, crystal castles, porcelin Mickey & Minnie, wedding invitation, etc.


Thank you!!! That is a great cabinet!!!!! and what an awesome idea! I think I may have to do that!!!!! I have a nice corner that a cabinet like that would look great in!

[DisneyBrideToni]

New Program design and possible hairstyles

I need a vote!

I thought I would share a new design for my programs I played around with. I think I am feeling this one a bit more. It stands out better than the silver did. It still has that antique shabby chic feel I am going after. I made them using 8 1/2 x 11 vellum on the inside. I set the page settings to landscape and created two columns. Then I typed the information. The outside is on 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock that I bought from Michaels. This is the same stuff I used on the prior programs I made. I also did the page settings landscape and created two columns. The cardstock is actually double-sided. It is light pink on one side and dark pink on the other. I used a sheer ribbon to tie them and a small whole punch to make the holes. I punched the holes right at the end of the paper in two places while it was folded together.

Here are my materials.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/wedding023.jpg

Here is the finished product. If you can't read the quote on the front cover it is just a line from A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes which is the song I am walking down the Aisle too. It says "Have faith in your dreams and someday your rainbow will come smiling through.....".

The Front
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/wedding001.jpg

Inside
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/wedding014.jpg

Inside (Ceremony)
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/wedding017.jpg

Inside (Bridal Party) Excuse the pink lines I crossed out names to protect the innocent. :rotfl:
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/wedding018.jpg

Well those are the programs. I think I am sticking with this design. Unless of course I dwell on them more and come up with something else....:lmao:

On to hair...

So I have decided to put my hair up. It looked nice with my hair down but I have always pictured myself with my hair up so that is what I am going for. I have some pictures and I can't decide which I like better. I have plenty of time to figure it out but I thought I would share the pictures and get everyone else's input.

Style #1
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/1506538057_2b5b1cf072-1.jpg

Style #2
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/hair1.jpg

Style #3
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/jl.jpg

Style #4
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/jjf.jpg

Style #5
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/wedding-updo.jpg

Well those are the possible hair styles. I feel like I am leaning toward #1. I have a big forehead (or so I think) so I think bangs may help. Any thoughts?

P.S. if you see a picture you like for yourself feel free to steal away!!!!!

[sandysplayhouse]

Love the programs... they are Beautiful! :thumbsup2

For the hair, I vote for # 2 or 4
its a good idea to have a few loose curls so that later when your hair is a bit messy from dancing the night away, it still looks great.

[WithDisneySpirit]

I like #2 the best and you could have the bangs on number one with it. The height on #2 is just very beautiful as long as you won't tower over hubby to be :lovestruc To me, #2 is more free for an updo, not so structured...

[anewmac]

Love the programs.. Great job!

I like # 1 and 3 for the hair!

[tiggerrifficheidi]

i like #1, #3, or #5. Beautiful choices, though!

[Lynn5700]

Toni the programs are gorgeous!

I vote for style number 1. Those side bang will work great for you!

[AbbyPan]

Toni, i love your programs!!!

I vote for #3!!! If you want a bigger look, then #1.

[dawrobin]

I like 1 or 3. 1 is my fav.

#2 looks like she has a pile of spaghetti on her head. :lmao:

[DisneyBrideToni]

Love the programs... they are Beautiful! :thumbsup2

For the hair, I vote for # 2 or 4
its a good idea to have a few loose curls so that later when your hair is a bit messy from dancing the night away, it still looks great.

I like #2 the best and you could have the bangs on number one with it. The height on #2 is just very beautiful as long as you won't tower over hubby to be :lovestruc To me, #2 is more free for an updo, not so structured...

Love the programs.. Great job!

I like # 1 and 3 for the hair!

i like #1, #3, or #5. Beautiful choices, though!

Toni the programs are gorgeous!

I vote for style number 1. Those side bang will work great for you!

Toni, i love your programs!!!

I vote for #3!!! If you want a bigger look, then #1.

I like 1 or 3. 1 is my fav.

#2 looks like she has a pile of spaghetti on her head. :lmao:

Wow ladies thank you so much for your imput!!!!!!! It seems that 1 and 3 are the popular ones and those two are my favorites!!! All your help is so appreciated and you all really make decisions so much easier! Thanks for the comments on the programs too. I am very happy with this design and I am sticking to it :thumbsup2

[Flurbee]

Toni,

Those programs are awesome!!:thumbsup2 I may have to recruit you when it comes time to do mine!!! :worship: As for the hair, I vote for #1, I just think it looks neater then some of the other ones. :goodvibes

[ClemsonGirl]

Hey Toni! I LOVE the programs!! They look very elegant! And I also like hairstyles #1 and #3. Either one of those would look amazing on you!!! :goodvibes

[DisneyBrideToni]

Toni,

Those programs are awesome!!:thumbsup2 I may have to recruit you when it comes time to do mine!!! :worship: As for the hair, I vote for #1, I just think it looks neater then some of the other ones. :goodvibes

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would be more than happy to do your programs for you! :thumbsup2

Hey Toni! I LOVE the programs!! They look very elegant! And I also like hairstyles #1 and #3. Either one of those would look amazing on you!!! :goodvibes


Thank you!!!! I think I am leaning towards the first picture. I just love the whole look and it was the first one that I found and I always seem to be drawn back to it so I think its "the one"...lol.

[Crown_princess]

Found it!

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/georgia10-1.jpg

Top Shelf: Champagne flutes, Unity candles, Septor, one shoe
Second Shelf: Tierra, Necklace, Earrings, Hanky, other shoe
Third Shelf: Gifts from DFTW
Bottom Shelf: Ring Pillow, Mother's Candle, Guest Book,
There are a few other odds and ends thrown in on various shelves like table
favors, crystal castles, porcelin Mickey & Minnie, wedding invitation, etc.

Nice! Very exciting and helpful!

[bridetobe789]

I just want to say I love your programs!! I'm not sure if I'm using the idea of programs yet but those are cute... hmm:idea: ! I definitely vote on hair number one!

[camara381]

I love the programs they look really nice!!!! I like hairstyles #1 and #3.

[bridetobe789]

BTW you gave me hope for the BEO which I am starting to stretch.. haha!! YaY!! :thumbsup2 I have tried to find garters on ebay one the style of yours with different characters and can't... you don't happen to know the sellers name do you?

[DisneyBrideToni]

I just want to say I love your programs!! I'm not sure if I'm using the idea of programs yet but those are cute... hmm:idea: ! I definitely vote on hair number one!

I love the programs they look really nice!!!! I like hairstyles #1 and #3.

Thanks girls!!!! I tested out a bunch of different designs and that one is my favorite!

BTW you gave me hope for the BEO which I am starting to stretch.. haha!! YaY!! :thumbsup2 I have tried to find garters on ebay one the style of yours with different characters and can't... you don't happen to know the sellers name do you?

Hmm..I don't have it here at work but I think I do at home. I can look it up and PM you. :thumbsup2

[lpizzuro123]

I have been tossing around different styles and I think I remember liking your old one and going to Michaels to purchase some supplies. I purchased velum paper but could not get it to go through my printer. I have a new printer at work so I might try there.

Also, as far as the front of the program goes, is that a stamp that you used around your names or is it clipart. I tried using clipart and it kept throwing off my centering.

Thanks,
Linda

[DisneyBrideToni]

I have been tossing around different styles and I think I remember liking your old one and going to Michaels to purchase some supplies. I purchased velum paper but could not get it to go through my printer. I have a new printer at work so I might try there.

Also, as far as the front of the program goes, is that a stamp that you used around your names or is it clipart. I tried using clipart and it kept throwing off my centering.

Thanks,
Linda

With the Vellum it should go through the printer. I actually had to kind of push it through and give it a "boost" for the printer to grab it.

The stamp I used on the original program was made by Martha Stewart. I her silver ink stamp then she sells these plastic pieces to put on the stamp so you can make any design you want. You have to buy the stamp seperatly then you can buy the pieces.

I found them online!

This is the exact stamp pieces that I used.
http://www.marthastewartcrafts.com/detail.php?p=58567

This is the stamp you have to buy to attach those pieces above.
http://www.marthastewartcrafts.com/detail.php?p=20012&v=msc_prod_tool_stamps

and this was the ink.
http://www.marthastewartcrafts.com/detail.php?p=20014&v=msc_prod_tool_stamps

They have lots of different colors. You can either buy them online at the above links or Michaels has all of it in their scrapbooking section.

ETA: The latest program I made is actually clipart that I found but it took me forever to center it just right! I think the stamps were easier!

I hope that helps!! :thumbsup2

[lpizzuro123]

This does help. I am going to try the velum in my new printer - I tried pushing the paper with my old printer - but it just would not grab it.

I like the clipart - and it is a pain to use. I'll check out the websites you provided.

Linda

[DisneyBrideToni]

This does help. I am going to try the velum in my new printer - I tried pushing the paper with my old printer - but it just would not grab it.

I like the clipart - and it is a pain to use. I'll check out the websites you provided.

Linda

I hope it works for you!!!! I would love to see pictures when you have them finished! :goodvibes

[DisneyBrideToni]

My Fabulous Matron of Honor and Dress issues :scared1:

Well tonight my Matron of Honor (my cousin/best friend :goodvibes:) came over to see her dress for the first time. She tried it on and we couldn't get the zipper all the way up but it was her size. So anyway we did get it up but the dress wasn't hanging right. This dress has a silk lining and chiffon on top so it is kind of see through. Anyway, it was kind of bunchy and some parts weren't laying like they should so my mom and aunt looked at the lining and the thing was backwards!!!!!!!! The seams were facing out and you could see the seams through the chiffon. Its hard to explain but its kind of like if you wore something inside out and you can see the seams. I was so annoyed with David's Bridal. So tomorrow we are going to DB to see what they can do. Its obviously a manufacturer defect. Very annoying but she loved her dress and she looked great in it! I took pictures to share!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff001-1.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff002-2.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff004-1.jpg

Ughh silly people...:rotfl:

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff003-2.jpg

Well that is my only update for now! More to come shortly! :thumbsup2

[WithDisneySpirit]

She is very beautiful in the dress :lovestruc

[irisbud]

Beautiful dress! I have nothing nice to say about DB, so I won't say anything at all...

You MOH looks beautiful in it, like she really enjoys wearing it.

[pink_tink8i8]

aww Toni, your programs are gorgeous!

[DisneyFairy19]

beautiful MOH dress Toni, I love it

[saratogadreamin09]

WOW! I love all of the choices you've made. Your invites are so pretty and so is the color of the MOH dress. I wanted to have a pink wedding so badly but my df wouldn't allow it:sad2: :sad2:

I also love the idae of the hiden mickey on your shoes.:lovestruc

[DisneyBrideToni]

MOH DRESS UPDATE!

Well today we went to David's Bridal to try and fix the MOH dress. Ok so the dress has a chiffon see-thru overlay and you can see everything under the dress. We went there telling them that the seams were on the wrong side of the dress AND on top of it, I found out the top of the dress was completely ripped. Ughh. So we go there and they told us that that is how the dress was supposed to be with the seams! What?! You could see them through the dress. I was not feeling it, my MOH wasn't feeling it and my mom and aunt weren't either. So the DB girl was going to order a new dress for my MOH that wasn't ripped..lol. Well we went and looked at the dresses and my MOH was not feeling this dress anymore because the seams made it look lumpy and it didn't sit right. So right next to it we saw a really cute dress that was the same price so my mom (the tough one) asked the girl if we could get a different dress instead and the DB girl said Well you know we can't keep exchanging dresses. What? We only brought the one dress back one time what are you talking about, but she said we could as long as it was the same price range. So my MOH tried on the dress and it looked beautiful on her!!! I love this dress MUCHHHHH better. I don't have a picture of her in it but I have the pic off of David's Bridal. Its the same color as the other dress.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/dress.jpg

Oh and while the girl behind the counter was rude, the sales girls were very helpful and very nice. :thumbsup2

[irisbud]

I looked at that dress when I was finding a dress for my out of town maid of honor. It is gorgeous, and should look great on your MOH.

I'm glad they let you exchange it. If your MOH was worried about the fit, she wouldn't have felt as beautiful in it as she should!

[MiaBella05]

that dress is beautiful!! Davids bridal can be a pain in the butt sometimes!!

[keenercam]

Toni - The new dress is stunning. Did you get it in watermelon? :cloud9:

[figmentfan814]

I love the new dress too! So sorry to hear that you had some problems at David's Bridal.

The programs look like they turned out great. I love the ribbon and the simply design. We went overboard on ours and it took way to long to put them together; you seem like you found a perfect balance. I think the dedication to your lost loved ones is a nice touch too.

I just had to comment on the curio cabinet someone posted a few pages back. DH and I have a small one in our livingroom too and its been quite a conversation piece with our guests. Everyone loves to check everything out inside. I alas don't have any photos taken of it yet, but I guess I need to take some shots :goodvibes

[bridetobe789]

I love the new dress!! Sorry to hear you had such a problem with DB!

[DisneyBrideToni]

I looked at that dress when I was finding a dress for my out of town maid of honor. It is gorgeous, and should look great on your MOH.

I'm glad they let you exchange it. If your MOH was worried about the fit, she wouldn't have felt as beautiful in it as she should!

I was really happy they did too. The girl behind the counter was a little moody and didn't want to but the sales girls were really sweet and helpful. She is really excited about the new dress!

that dress is beautiful!! Davids bridal can be a pain in the butt sometimes!!

Thank you!!! They can be a pain but I only have to deal with them one more time when I get my dress bustled then I am done!

Toni - The new dress is stunning. Did you get it in watermelon? :cloud9:

It is very similar to watermelon but its actually azalea. watermelon looks very similar.

I love the new dress too! So sorry to hear that you had some problems at David's Bridal.

The programs look like they turned out great. I love the ribbon and the simply design. We went overboard on ours and it took way to long to put them together; you seem like you found a perfect balance. I think the dedication to your lost loved ones is a nice touch too.

I just had to comment on the curio cabinet someone posted a few pages back. DH and I have a small one in our livingroom too and its been quite a conversation piece with our guests. Everyone loves to check everything out inside. I alas don't have any photos taken of it yet, but I guess I need to take some shots :goodvibes

Aww thank you!!!!! Coming from you that is a good thing since all of your crafts were AWESOME!!!!! I love the curio cabinet idea too! You really do need a nice place to put all the little things!

I love the new dress!! Sorry to hear you had such a problem with DB!

Thank you!!! Pretty soon I get to be done with DB all together!! :lmao:

[DisneyBrideToni]

Various updates with pictures and 4 months away! :banana:


Well I have some various updates to share and this is also a post for myself because I feel the need to organize my thoughts. I am now exactly 4 months out (well in about a 1/2 hour I will be) and this puts more pressure on me. It is all really starting to fly by now. I can't believe how much closer its getting.

Today I spent a while talking to Stan from STVS Video. My original package was a 4 hour intimate plus. I am not having an intimate wedding obviously but at the time I was not doing any dances or things like that. Well now that my guest list is up to 38 that has changed and we decided to do the whole show. So DF and I called up Stan who I have to say is the sweetest most helpful man ever as well as his wife! He called me back right away, his wife responded to my emails fast so if you haven't secured your videographer yet I highly recommend him! Anyway, we decided, or I should say DF decided we should get Stan for the entire day. So we discussed packages and options with Stan and now our package went from a low price of $1620.00 to the fabulous price of $3500.00. :lmao: Here is what we decided on:

~8 Hours of coverage, starting 1 hour before the ceremony
~A Webcast of our ceremony (loving this!)
~Video shot in HD with 3 DVDs/Blu-Ray Discs
~A Courtship Story. They will interview us on how we met, dating, proposal, etc. then Bobby had the idea, since he videotaped the proposal, to see if Stan could incorporate it into this portion of the video and Stan can! It will be awesome! I can't wait to see it all together.
~Then I have the Fairytale Book opening which you can see a sample of on his website. Its really cute. I figure you are getting married in Disney, might as well play up the fairytale theme!

I am really happy with this change. It will be great to have this all documented! I can't believe DF agreed to this.

Ok so now I have been thinking about my crinoline that I bought and I have to say it doesn't feel poofy enough for me. I have always imagined a big poofy dress and that is what I am going for so here is a picture of my poor little crinoline sitting on a bed in our storage room.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff056.jpg

Poor crinoline doesn't realize it will soon be replaced. :rotfl:

I bought a new crinnie on Ebay. It is a 4 hoop super full crinoline. That was the actual description so I am hoping it lives up to its name. I was not sure about the hoops all I could picture was the dress flooping up into my face when I sat down but I thought I would give it a whirl. Here is a picture of the new poofy crinnie.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/superslipgallery.jpg

I will post pictures with my dress with the new crinnie to get your opinions.


Ok so tonight I was bored and felt like I was a little unorganized in the wedding area so I thought I would put all my wedding junk together. Its so funny because when you start off planning you are so super organized but later down the road you are a total mess. So I took out all my stuff and got two plastic boxes to organize my chaos. Instead of organizing right away I played around with my program basket. Its a plain wicker basket that I found at Michaels for about $4.00 so I thought I would decorate it.

Before I post pictures I thought I would just share that my wedding is about as girly as you can get. The whole theme seems to be ribbons, bows, pink and roses so I thought I would mimic that in my basket decor.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff047.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff048.jpg

Better than a plain basket! :thumbsup2

So after I got that together I put everything in their boxes and organized as best as I could. Here is everything in its boxed up glory.

My Magic Kingdom/Hollywood Studios photoshoot bouquet stored safely in a Coach box!
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff039.jpg

All of my invitations and dodads I will be decorating them with. These are my shower and wedding invites. I was to lazy to edit the names, stalk me if you wish. I am not that exciting..:lmao:
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff046.jpg

Here is the plastic box with all of my wedding favor supplies, the program basket, toasting glasses, knife and server, cake table decorations, silk bouquet and ribbons.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff053.jpg

and this is the box with my personal items I will be taking with me like my tiara, jewelry, bridal undies..lol, lingerie, mickey bride ears, just married pins, df's cufflinks, bridal purse..hmm and some other things.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff054.jpg

Here is the body bag a.k.a. my dress
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff055.jpg

I did mention ribbon before and I bought some off of the Knot that is personalized. I am going to use it along with some sheer ribbon I bought from Michaels for my favor boxes. I tried to get good pics but it didn't work out so well.

I bought white ribbon with black writing to go along with the silver sheer ribbon.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff017-1.jpg

and I bought the Azelea ribbon with silver writing to go with the light pink sheer ribbon.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff025.jpg


I have also had a tragedy. My beloved Donald Garter has perished. I don't know how I did it but I ripped it.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/weddingstuff052.jpg

I know that I could probably sew it back up, but this gave me an excellent reason to buy more stuff so I went on ebay and bought a brand new garter. I have to say that I like this one SOO much more!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/77f1_1.jpg


In other news, I spoke with Rose, the florist, and upgraded to add chair covers to the SBP chairs. I hate those plastic chairs with a passion and needed to do something. Rose suggested I do silver sashes since I will have tons of pink already and I totally agreed. I am very excited I added them!!

This Saturday we MAY go look at tuxes but we have to see how that pans out. I am still on DF to do his stupid drawing so I can get the favors made but, he is a slacker. :headache: MEN!

Hmm..I guess this is all for now. Pretty long update but it helped me organize myself!

[tiggerrifficheidi]

Toni-You made me realize how behind I am!!! I am haphazardly collecting things for the wedding, but I love how you already have it in one place!

YAY for getting organized!

[WithDisneySpirit]

Love your planning update and the crinoline is awesome :lovestruc Can't wait to see how you like it :goodvibes

[irisbud]

Yikes, I had better get moving! You look like you have everything pretty well together! I love the new garter, and everything else looks so nice.

My DF is supposed to be looking at tuxes too, and helping me with the programs. It is not going quickly either :rolleyes:

[jennifaerie]

Wow, Toni, those baskets are amazingly gorgeous! I mean, my jaw fell open, and I said, Wow. :D I just love them. All the floral detail is lovely. And the bouquet made me all warm and fuzzy!

[keenercam]

Toni -- Everything looks fabulous! I love your new garter! You just reminded me I have to add "mickey-ize garter" to my to-do list! LOL! Thanks, sweetie! Oh, and if you think you are getting panicked being 4 months off, take a look at my counter. EEEEEKKKKK!!!! :eek:

[camara381]

Toni everything looks great love the basket!!!!

[disneygal922]

Toni ~ everything looks absolutely beautiful! Sorry to hear about your beloved Donald garter but your new garter is super cute too! i love ebay! :goodvibes I also love your basket! you are so creative! :goodvibes

[bridetobe789]

Your updates are great!! Your dress is definitely going to look more "princess"!! The new garter is very cute! 4 Months!! YAY!! How exciting ! :banana:

[trudy88]

You look pretty organized to me, Toni!
LOVE the pink garter.

trudy <><

[pixiemama3]

Wow everything looks great love the basket and the new garter.. but ummm thanks for sending me into a panic.. lol we are not very far behind you and I dont have half of what you do done. I best get a move on..

[DisneyBrideToni]

Toni-You made me realize how behind I am!!! I am haphazardly collecting things for the wedding, but I love how you already have it in one place!

YAY for getting organized!

LOL I still feel a little lost but much better than I did yesterday!

Love your planning update and the crinoline is awesome :lovestruc Can't wait to see how you like it :goodvibes

Thank you!! I am excited. I will be sure to post pictures of the dress with the crinoline. I am hoping a get some big poofiness!

Yikes, I had better get moving! You look like you have everything pretty well together! I love the new garter, and everything else looks so nice.

My DF is supposed to be looking at tuxes too, and helping me with the programs. It is not going quickly either :rolleyes:

Isn't it crazy how close we are all getting now!!! Its really exciting but now my panic is creeping in so I know how you are feeling too!!! It will all come together. I can't wait to see your pics!

Wow, Toni, those baskets are amazingly gorgeous! I mean, my jaw fell open, and I said, Wow. :D I just love them. All the floral detail is lovely. And the bouquet made me all warm and fuzzy!

Aww thank you!!!! You are very sweet! :goodvibes

Toni -- Everything looks fabulous! I love your new garter! You just reminded me I have to add "mickey-ize garter" to my to-do list! LOL! Thanks, sweetie! Oh, and if you think you are getting panicked being 4 months off, take a look at my counter. EEEEEKKKKK!!!! :eek:

Thanks!! Ebay has lots of stuff to Mickey-ize your garter! You are really getting close!!! Isn't it exciting? Scary but exciting!

Toni everything looks great love the basket!!!!

Aww thanks!!!! I loved your wedding website! :thumbsup2

Toni ~ everything looks absolutely beautiful! Sorry to hear about your beloved Donald garter but your new garter is super cute too! i love ebay! :goodvibes I also love your basket! you are so creative! :goodvibes

Yeah poor Donald bit the dust but I love the new garter! Gotta love pink and Cinderella!

Your updates are great!! Your dress is definitely going to look more "princess"!! The new garter is very cute! 4 Months!! YAY!! How exciting ! :banana:

Thanks!!! I am definitely going for princess. I mean you have to look princessy once in your life! :rotfl:

You look pretty organized to me, Toni!
LOVE the pink garter.

trudy <><

Thanks!!! I hope I am getting more organized!! I am trying. :banana:

Wow everything looks great love the basket and the new garter.. but ummm thanks for sending me into a panic.. lol we are not very far behind you and I dont have half of what you do done. I best get a move on..

Thanks so much! I am sorry you are getting in a panic!!! You have lots to do like me but it will all be beautiful in the end. Your wedding will be great!!! I can't wait to hear all about your wedding and see all the beautiful pics. :goodvibes

[Keira1387]

Yay for 4 months!!!!!:banana: :banana: :banana: It will be here so fast!!!!!!

[adisneygal]

Ugh...You are so organized and I am soooooo not. Is that a Pashmina that I spy in your wedding bin? I was looking at some on ebay but I couldn't figure out which seller to go with. Did you get yours off ebay and if so can you pm me the seller? TIA!

[ClemsonGirl]

Toni everything looks SOOO great!!! I can't believe you are only 4 months away!!! :banana: :cool1: Btw, I LOVE the garter! :lovestruc

[DisneyBrideToni]

Yay for 4 months!!!!!:banana: :banana: :banana: It will be here so fast!!!!!!

I know!!! It started off very slow but now its going by so fast!!! :cool1:

Ugh...You are so organized and I am soooooo not. Is that a Pashmina that I spy in your wedding bin? I was looking at some on ebay but I couldn't figure out which seller to go with. Did you get yours off ebay and if so can you pm me the seller? TIA!

lol. I am really not organized! Well maybe all my junk but my paperwork is terrible!!!! I have contracts all over the place so I really need to work on that next.

Toni everything looks SOOO great!!! I can't believe you are only 4 months away!!! :banana: :cool1: Btw, I LOVE the garter! :lovestruc

Yay thank you!!!!!! I can't believe its only 4 months too!!! Its going by sooo fast! :goodvibes

[DisneyBrideToni]

:scared1: Dress Crisis!!!!!!:scared1:

OMG I cannot believe this is happening 4 months before my wedding. David's Bridal called me and told me that the dress I ordered is no longer available. WHAT?! :scared1: Are you kidding me? How can you sell someone a dress, order it and then tell me its not available??? I am speechless. So they did give me my money back and wanted me to buy another dress there and I said uhh no. Don't think so. So now I am taking off of work tomorrow to go dress hunting. I have been searching online and I saw some Maggie Sottero dresses I like which happen to be available in a shop near my house but I am just beyond words with David's Bridal. I cannot understand how you can take someone's money, tell them you ordered their dress and then say oh its not available anymore. Blows my mind. I am hoping another shop can get the dress in time but I have a feeling it will be very tight. Ughhh. :sad2:

[dopeysgirl84]

Toni I am a lurker on your pj...but wanted to stop in and say i am soooo sorry about your gown!!! :hug: I can't believe DB's could do this...I had a lot of problems with them for my wedding and ended up in a dispute with them through the better business bureau...it might not be a bad idea for you to report this to the company. If you already had your money, they should be held responsible for not getting your dress to you as promised. The money and receipt act as a contract. I would definitely report this incident to the bbb...I hope you find a dress tomorrow...keep us updated!!! :grouphug:

[WithDisneySpirit]

That really is terrible and they wasted so much of your precious time, Toni!!!!! I have faith though that you will find the most perfect dress in plenty of time for your special day!!! :hug: :flower3:

[nickandlarisa]

This title totally caught my attention, and I don't even know what to say, I feel soooo awful for you!!! Just have faith that with the second round of dress shopping you will find something even better than the first and it will all work out. Sorry you had to go through this!!!

My dress is on order from David's now I'm a little scared!!! :scared1:

[tiggerrifficheidi]

Toni-first of all...I'm sorry. But, I agree with dopeysgirl84. They can't get away with this. They should have ordered it immediately. I would AT LEAST talk to the BBB.

I hope you get an even BETTER dress!

[MegKate]

Toni, Sending good vibes your way that you find a dress. They had no right to do that, and I would send a complaint to the BBB, Davids Bridal Corporate - anyone! :furious: <--- on your behalf

[padisneyfour]

OMG,I am so sorry! that is terrible! wishing lots of luck/pixie dust in getting a new dress and then deal with then bridal store:mad:..... good luck:goodvibes

[jennifaerie]

Oh no, Toni! You're handling this a lot better than I would have. I probably would have had laser beams shooting everywhere (then I would have cried like a little girl).

I'm crossing my fingers for you on your Maggie search!

[29apr00]

So sorry toni! I hope you find another awesome dress!!

[irisbud]

Oh Toni I am so sorry that they did this to you! It is inexcusable. They should have ordered the dress as soon as they recieved your payment, or looked ahead and seen when the last possible date to order the dress was and done so before them.

I am sure everything will work out for you in the end. Maybe you weren't supposed to have that dress; you were supposed to have a better and even more fabulous one! No matter what, you will look beautiful on your wedding day!

[Cosi Bella]

omg Toni, I can't believe that!!! I really can't understand how that can even happen!!! WOW, that is just crazy. I know you will be able to find a dress in time, but I'm sorry that it is going to be so stressful for you!

I LOVE maggie sottero dresses! I was looking into getting "Elizabeth" but ended up going with another designer, but I always go back and look at the dress I almost got! Her dresses are awesome! Good luck with the dress hunting!! :goodvibes

[disneygal922]

omg Toni! :hug: I'm so sorry to hear about your dress crisis! I would definitely get in touch with the BBB. See what they have to say about it. They've had your money for quite some time now and should have placed the order with the manufacturer as soon as you paid! Here's wishing you good luck on your search. :wizard:

[Keira1387]

Toni,
I'm so sorry!!!! That just means that the DB dress wasn't "the one." I know you will find something even better!

[bridetobe789]

OMG! Toni I'm so sorry to hear this!! Have you tried to contact the manager directly and have them or you call around to other david's bridals or something .. checked ebay or craigs list as well sometimes there are new dresses on there so maybe there will be one that style!! Good luck with everything !

[ClemsonGirl]

:eek: Toni omg!! That is ridiculous!! How can they do that? Like others have said- you should report them!!! That is ridiculous for them to take your money and then now, less than four months before your wedding, tell you they don't have it. :mad: I bet you will find an even better dress!! Keep us posted!

[DisneyBrideToni]

It all comes together! :goodvibes

First I want to thank you all for your very sweet words. It is nice to know everyone cares and it made me feel so much better. So big hugs for all of you! :hug: :grouphug:

I did report them to the BBB. Not sure if anything will happen but at least they gave me my money back. So today I went to a small bridal shop in the next town over because I was looking at Maggie Sottero dresses online and they happened to carry them. Well I tried on some Maggie dresses but they didn't have the ones I was looking at but they found some something similar to what I wanted in another designer. So I got a new gown that I am sooooo excited about. I have to say that I adore this dress so much more than the other one. I am actually kind of happy this happened because I am totally in love with this dress!!!! :lovestruc I had to get it rush ordered and it will be in on December 29th the day before my birthday! :yay:

Hopefully these pictures will work. They are the best ones I could find.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/8407.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/8407b.jpg

This dress is fantastic and the girls at the shop were so helpful. The designer of the dress is Allure Bridals and they have lots of other beautiful dresses.

Hopefully this will be my only crisis but its not a real wedding without some kind of disaster. :thumbsup2 :rotfl:

[Keira1387]

My dress was Allure bridal too! There dresses are so beautiful! I'm so glad it all worked out for you!

[figmentfan814]

I was off the board last night and didn't read about the crisis until now that it is resolved :goodvibes I'm so glad that it all worked out in the end. You ended up with a beautiful dress- I love the beading and the pick-ups on the train. After visiting 15 bridal shops looking for my dress (including David's) I ended up a small bridal shop too and the customer service there was by far better than at the larger chains. Congrats on finding another beautiful dress :bride:

[tiggerrifficheidi]

Whew! I'm so glad it worked out in the end. This is a great example of "everything happens for a reason!"

Congrats!

[padisneyfour]

Congrats on finding your stunning dress! Glad it worked out! Very pretty!:goodvibes

[keenercam]

Gorgeous dress, Toni! So glad the stress is over! :goodvibes

[WithDisneySpirit]

Yes, there is pretty much always a silver lining and yours wasn't hard to see with a gorgeous dress on its way to you! :lovestruc I wish we could have seen you in this - where are the pics of you? :goodvibes

[29apr00]

beautiful new dress toni!! Glad it all worked out!

[ClemsonGirl]

YAY Toni for finding a new dress!!!! It's gorgeous!!! :goodvibes

[lov2b@disney]

Beautiful new dress Toni!!

[jennifaerie]

This dress is truly lovely, Toni. I'm glad you found it.

[irisbud]

That dress is gorgeous! Can't wait to see pictures of you in it!

[disneygal922]

So happy to hear that it all worked out! That dress is absolutely stunning and I'm sure it looks gorgeous on you! Can't wait to see a pic of you in it!:goodvibes

[Lorelei528]

I'm sooo happy for you! See, everything happens for a reason!! That Allure dress was probably the one you were meant to have all along!!

Can't wait to see pics of you in it!!

:goodvibes :hug:

Lori

[nickandlarisa]

SO glad it worked out, everything does happen for a reason!!! Love the new dress!!!

[DisneyBrideToni]

Thanks everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are all the best! :banana:

I was limited to my choices because certain designers couldn't do a rush shipment but I adore my gown so it all worked out. The other nice thing was that I already had my crinoline and the veil and shoes I have already go well with the gown so that was a plus. I didn't take any pictures in it because honestly I wasn't thinking. I had my camera but totally forgot about pics. I will be sure to get some pictures at my fitting!!

Thanks again everyone for your help and support. :hug:

[DisneyBrideToni]

My dress was Allure bridal too! There dresses are so beautiful! I'm so glad it all worked out for you!

Oh and I wanted to tell you that your gown was one that I tried on and it was between your dress and the one I got but my mom really loved the one that I bought so that is how I decided but your gown is GORGEOUS TOO!!! I had a hard time deciding which is why I left it up to my mom. I think the one I tried on was a mocha, brownish color.

[bridetobe789]

I'm so glad everything worked out!! That dress is gorgeous! Can't wait to see pics!

[camara381]

I am gone for 3 days and you go and have yourself a full fleged wedding crisis. I cannot believe DB would do that, I am in shock. So glad you found another more wonderful dress!!! Congrats

[roseviolet]

My dress is Allure too! I've never heard of anybody else with one of their dresses. That's one of the things I liked best about it. I'm glad everything worked out for you. I can't even imagine what you were going through.

[DisneyBrideToni]

My dress is Allure too! I've never heard of anybody else with one of their dresses. That's one of the things I liked best about it. I'm glad everything worked out for you. I can't even imagine what you were going through.

Yeah I had heard of Allure but I never really saw any of their dresses. They are beautiful!!! How exciting for you!! You only have one more month!!!!!!!!

:banana: :banana: :banana:

[adisneygal]

I love your new dress!!! I still cant believe that happened. I'm glad it all worked out for you.

[Keira1387]

Oh and I wanted to tell you that your gown was one that I tried on and it was between your dress and the one I got but my mom really loved the one that I bought so that is how I decided but your gown is GORGEOUS TOO!!! I had a hard time deciding which is why I left it up to my mom. I think the one I tried on was a mocha, brownish color.

How cool!! Yeah, the one that I tried on was like a champagene color. It was a little nerve racking not seeing it in white until it arrived in the store. I love your dress! I knew it was Allure right away! They just have a certain look to them. Too bad we couldn't be dress twins...

[MegKate]

I am so happy and relieved that you were able to get a beautiful dress!! :goodvibes Beyond beautiful - it's incredible!! :thumbsup2

[BaBeeCee14]

:cool1: I'm so glad everything worked out for you! Your dress is beautiful!

[DisneyBrideToni]

I love your new dress!!! I still cant believe that happened. I'm glad it all worked out for you.

Aww thanks!!! I still can't believe it happened either. You would think a big company like David's would have their act together. I am suspecting that someone may have forgotten to order the dress then when they finally did there were no more available. They told me it was discontinued at the store but they still had some available.

How cool!! Yeah, the one that I tried on was like a champagene color. It was a little nerve racking not seeing it in white until it arrived in the store. I love your dress! I knew it was Allure right away! They just have a certain look to them. Too bad we couldn't be dress twins...

Yeah I think that was the color. Actually the dress I have now I tried on in an ivory and gold color which was beautiful but I wish I knew what it looked like in white. I am sure its beautiful too! That would have been so cool to be dress twins!!

I am so happy and relieved that you were able to get a beautiful dress!! :goodvibes Beyond beautiful - it's incredible!! :thumbsup2

Thank you!!! :goodvibes Now I am just hoping it comes in soon!!

:cool1: I'm so glad everything worked out for you! Your dress is beautiful!

Thank you!!! OMG you get married soon!!!!!!! Are you getting excited yet??! :banana:

[dhay]

I am so glad it worked out!:goodvibes

[dhay]

PS I love rawr!!!! He's swell!!:thumbsup2

[DisneyBrideToni]

PS I love rawr!!!! He's swell!!:thumbsup2

Aww why thank you!!! You are pretty swell yourself! :lmao:

[DisneyBrideToni]

The updates keep coming!!

So I have more updates. I found a closer picture of the top of my dress I just thought I would share with you all.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/final.jpg

So I was chatting with my mom today and she didn't think the jewelry that I had (for my prior dress) was going to work with this one. The jewelry I had was very busy and there is so much going on with the top of this gown she though I needed something more simple so I went on a jewelry search and ended up with this set:

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/JN-606-2.jpg

I think this will work. I am debating wearing a bracelet. I normally don't wear bracelets but I am still thinking about it.

So I FINALLY have a hairstyle!!!! It took me 8 months and about 100 pictures to finally decide but I think this will be the style that suits me the best.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/hero_4.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/hero_1.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/Hero_5.jpg

I love this hairstyle. I am sure Ana can pull this off. I want it as much as the picture as I can get it. I have a lot of hair so I am expecting it to be that big and messy...LOL. I am sure she will do great work.

I WAS going to do the whole tiara thing but after this hairstyle and my dress I don't think it will go as well. Mostly with the dress. I am sure the tiara can go with the hair. So anyway, I really liked the little beaded pins the model had in her hair so I bought some. They came in a set of 12 so I thought I would let my MOH wear some too.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/TP-272-prod-450.jpg

I bought some shoes that are shorter because my DF and I are the same height pretty much and I don't want to tower over him in pictures so I got these shoes with a 1 inch heel.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/ANDIE.jpg

Then I realized that I didn't have a money/card bag so I bought one of those too!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/131-2732.jpg

I had some shirts made for the honeymoon also but I don't have pictures of them yet since they are not in yet but as soon as I get pictures I will post them. That is all the updates I have for now! :lovestruc

[pixiemama3]

So sorry for what you had to go thru but you found a gorgous dress that will be stunning on you.. and love that hair style and everythign else will be beautiful with the dress.



I have called davids several times to ask about what sizes they carry and on what ones come in the biggest size. everytime i get a rude person who tells me that they dont dome in huge sizes and that i need to shop online for them sdont come into a store that they cant help me . makes me want to just forget about a dress and just find a white outfit...

Again your choices are exqusit and you sill look stunning.

[irisbud]

Wow, love the updates! Can't wait to see everything come together!

[sandysplayhouse]

Congratulations on finding such a BEAUTIFUL dress!
and beautiful Jewelry, Shoes, & Purse!
Everything is Beautiful and you will be Beautiful in them...
and that hair style is perfect with that dress and I LOVE hair jewelry.
I can't wait to see your wedding pictures. :yay:

[bridetobe789]

Great updates !! I love the jewelery and the hair style!! Are you having a trial hair done??

[ClemsonGirl]

LOVE the updates Toni!!! You are going to be sooo gorgeous! The hairstyle and jewelry are going to look perfect with the dress!! :goodvibes

[DISNEY*lover]

Beautiful dress and love the hair! I was actually looking at that dress for myself online... how much is it if you don't mind me asking?

[DisneyBrideToni]

So sorry for what you had to go thru but you found a gorgous dress that will be stunning on you.. and love that hair style and everythign else will be beautiful with the dress.

I have called davids several times to ask about what sizes they carry and on what ones come in the biggest size. everytime i get a rude person who tells me that they dont dome in huge sizes and that i need to shop online for them sdont come into a store that they cant help me . makes me want to just forget about a dress and just find a white outfit...

Again your choices are exqusit and you sill look stunning.

See that is just messed up that they are like that. I mean they are dealing with women that are really excited and happy, doing something that they have dreamed of for so long and they have to be all mean and nasty. I am sorry you had to deal with that. :hug:

Wow, love the updates! Can't wait to see everything come together!

Thanks!!!! Its coming soon for both of us! :banana:


Congratulations on finding such a BEAUTIFUL dress!
and beautiful Jewelry, Shoes, & Purse!
Everything is Beautiful and you ill be Beautiful in them...
and that hair style is perfect with that dress and I LOVE hair jewelry.
I can't wait to see your wedding pictures. :yay:



Thank you so much!!! :lovestruc

Great updates !! I love the jewelery and the hair style!! Are you having a trial hair done??

Thank you! I am actually not having a hair trial which is a little scary but I know that Ana will take very good care of me.

LOVE the updates Toni!!! You are going to be sooo gorgeous! The hairstyle and jewelry are going to look perfect with the dress!! :goodvibes

Awww thanks!!! I can't wait to see what the hair will look like.

Beautiful dress and love the hair! I was actually looking at that dress for myself online... how much is it if you don't mind me asking?

Thank you!!!! I got it for 1200.00 but I think I have seen it cheaper online, which I would have done but I ran out of time and I was worried if I ordered it, it wouldn't have come in on time.

[Lizby]

Sorry about the dress disaster, Toni! Weren't you getting two dresses from DB, one for the wedding and one for the at-home reception? Will you still have the same reception dress?

Oh and that's the same hairstyle sample I showed Ana, so she can definitely do it.

[DisneyBrideToni]

Sorry about the dress disaster, Toni! Weren't you getting two dresses from DB, one for the wedding and one for the at-home reception? Will you still have the same reception dress?

Oh and that's the same hairstyle sample I showed Ana, so she can definitely do it.

I did get that dress thank goodness. I didn't have to order that one.

I loved your hair so that makes me happy!!! :banana:

[DisneyBrideToni]

It was all from a basket?

Yes! It did. I will explain the title.

So, as you all know, I am doing this whole Shabby Chic theme. I am having fun with it! So anyway, I was on Ebay and I typed in Shabby Chic and I ran across a basket. It was a Laura Ashley/Shabby Chic basket and I thought it was really cute. The best part was that it was cheap! So I said..hmm if I just added some ribbon to it or maybe even nothing its a cute basket. Maybe I can use THAT for my programs. So I bought it.

Here is the basket:
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/abask2.jpg

Ok so this basket is perfect for a Shabby Chic wedding (the chic part of the wedding is the carriage and my dress..LOL).

Anywho, I was looking at the basket's liner and noticed the green leaves next to the roses which is typical but I think the reason I noticed it is because I thought it looked perfect next to the pink roses. I originally had silver to go along with the pink to break it up because I couldn't think of another color to really go but then I saw the green and I did this...:idea:
HAHA!

Ok so I said (I really did say this out loud) hey what if I took everything that was supposed to be silver and did it in a sagey greenish color. Sagey Greenish; that is a technical term.

I went on to say, then the Best Man and my dad can wear the sagey greenish vests and ties and all the table clothes and bows and such that were supposed to be silver can now be sagey greenish! Fantastic!

So I emailed Rose, who is probably totally sick of hearing from me, and told her about my idea. So these are the colors I want to go with now. The REAL TECHNICAL color of the green is PERIDOT per David's Bridal/MW Tux.

Here are the colors:

Azalea, Rose pink, Peridot, Blush Pink
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/fhjdhf.jpghttp://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/rosepetal-1.jpghttp://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/peridot.jpghttp://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/pearlpink-2.jpg

I think the green really sets off the Shabby Chicness I am longing for. :lovestruc

I told Rose that I think the chair covers should be like this now instead of the silver bows we had before.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/yhst-76425617896115_2021_35185630.jpg

Yes. Yes. Me Likes!

I am still going to have touches of the silver like my silver confetti which will be mixed among the rose petals on tables and this little item I just purchased from Lenox.

This will be for our head table.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/770397_wHR.jpg

So that is about all. To think that this all started from a silly little basket. :rotfl:

[sandysplayhouse]

PERFECT color combos!...

I believe it is safe to say that your wedding is just CHIC
as I can't see any shabby!

By the way... Great Basket!

[tiggerrifficheidi]

Oh, Toni! Those ideas will go PERFECTLY in the Attic! That is so awesome! I can't wait to see pictures!

[WithDisneySpirit]

Heidi is so right about those colors being perfect in the Attic! the Attic is kinda shabby chic anyway :goodvibes Green is simply one of my favorite colors :lovestruc

[29apr00]

the green really does look nice! Great job Toni!!

[irisbud]

That is gorgeous! I love it!

[bridetobe789]

The colors are going to look amazing! VERY cute basket as well!

You'll have to let me know come february how you felt w/ out having a hair trial... I'm debating on whether or not to do it.. I'm using Ana as well and df thinks I should have one just to make sure it is all what I want but I just don't know!

[keenercam]

Gorgeous, Toni! Any professional designer would say that when you find one fabulous piece that you absolutely love, it will inspire your whole "look" (a friend who consulted with a professional wedding designer, in addition to her planner, told me this). YAY! for finding the basket!

[DisneyBrideToni]

:groom: Groom/Groomsmen tuxes

So today we went to Mens Warehouse for tuxes. I had them put in the computer that we will be picking them up at the Winter Garden Mens Warehouse so its nice to know we don't have to lug them down to Florida.

Here are the tuxes. They are for my DF, the BM and my dad.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/WC5_F07_DF_v4_m56577569830548962.jpg

Bobby, my DF, will be wearing a white vest

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/8856TUIVR_F07_DF_v4_m56577569830548.jpg

and the BM and my dad will be wearing sage vests

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/8897ROSAG_F06_DF_v4_m56577569830531.jpg

The BM and my dad will be wearing these cufflinks

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/8800_SS_F06_DF_v4_m5657756983053024.jpg

I matched up all the greens to my cousins dress color azalea and sage green looked the best.

Oh and that Mr. and Mrs. Lenox sign that I previously posted, well I got it in the mail Friday. It said Mr. and Mr. The "S" was broken. Not cool. So I have to send it back. It really was not packaged too well. I was surprised but it came pretty fast so I will just get a new one. Hopefully it will not arrive broken. :lmao:

[Rebclay]

I didn't know that men's wearhouse let you pick up the tuxes where ever you need them. Good to know. I've been lurking on here for a while and just wanted to say congrats on everything. I love the colors and the theme you have. Its so original. Best wishes!!

[jennifaerie]

Oooh, I love the design on the white vest. I seem to be obsessed with vests and swirly-ness. :)

[AbbyPan]

I love the tuxs Toni! And the sage color is def one of my fav's! Love green!!!:thumbsup2

That's great to know about picking up at other Men's Warehouse locations for future brides.

[irisbud]

The tuxes look very nice! Can't wait to read more!

[DisneyBrideToni]

I didn't know that men's wearhouse let you pick up the tuxes where ever you need them. Good to know. I've been lurking on here for a while and just wanted to say congrats on everything. I love the colors and the theme you have. Its so original. Best wishes!!

Thank you so much!!!! I hope I get to hear from you again! I actually didn't know MW did that either but Lurkyloo clued me in on that one and gave me the location she used. It is pretty convenient!

Oooh, I love the design on the white vest. I seem to be obsessed with vests and swirly-ness. :)

I am obsessed too!!!!!!!!! I thought that design matched up pretty well with my gown. I love it. DF was happy to so that was good. Although, he really didn't have much of a choice. :rotfl:

I love the tuxs Toni! And the sage color is def one of my fav's! Love green!!!:thumbsup2

That's great to know about picking up at other Men's Warehouse locations for future brides.

Thank you!!!!!!!! Rose the florist was pretty happy about the green too which I was even more excited about!!

I was happy to learn about Men's warehouse too! Its very convenient. I heard they can deliver and pick up the tuxes at the hotel too.

The tuxes look very nice! Can't wait to read more!

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!! I will be sure to update as soon as possible! It's all winding down now for you and I! :banana:

[DisneyFairy19]

Toni I LOVE the idea of the shabby chic wedding... Alexis' room is all shabby chic... becareful she may copt every idea from you for her wedding...lol

[DisneyFairy19]

BTW Davids BRidal is the WORST- glad you got everything RESOLVED

[DisneyBrideToni]

Toni I LOVE the idea of the shabby chic wedding... Alexis' room is all shabby chic... becareful she may copt every idea from you for her wedding...lol

HAHAHA I am in the wrong family. I swear I am more like you and your sister. I LOVE Audrey Hepburn just like her! She can steal anything she wants!! :goodvibes

[DisneyBrideToni]

Honeymoon T-Shirts and Rehearsal/Tea Party Dress

Just a few updates.

I had some shirts made for the honeymoon and I thought I would share.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/random034.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/random035.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/random036.jpg

They came out really nice. I can't wait to wear them!!

I also bought my rehearsal/tea party dress from Ann Taylor.

My rehearsal is February 1st at 10am and my tea party at the Grand Floridian is at 2pm. I am still deciding whether or not I want to wear a black hat (alla Audrey Hepburn). I saw some cute ones but I still need to think about it. I am telling everyone else on the invite that they can wear one so I guess I should..:lmao:

Anyway, here is the dress.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/225522_6600.jpg

I also bought a black cardigan in case its chilly but I didn't get that picture because I am sure we all know what a black cardigan looks like.

Ok and here is my random picture of the month...LOL. Not that I ever post random pictures of the month but it just sounded like a good title. :lmao:

This is Bobby reading our latest BEO and saying "I just don't understand why we need at $1,000.00 charter bus?" Umm Because Bobby..that's why!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g229/Dancefever1978/random005-1.jpg


MEN! :rolleyes:

[nickandlarisa]

Ohh, I love the shirts Toni!! Where did you have them made, they came out really great!! All this wedding planning I am totally neglecting Honeymoon planning. I will have to totally copy you with some bling shirts.

[irisbud]

Cute shirts and I love the dress! Ann Taylor is one of my favorites. Adding a black hat to it would be really fun! Besides, when else would you be able to :)

[jennifaerie]

I love that dress, Toni! It's so pretty.

[disneygal922]

Toni, I love your shirts! They are all so cute! Your rehearsal/tea party dress is great! I love it! I think a nice black hat would be a nice addition! :goodvibes

[IndyBride]

Those shirts are so cute!! I love your dress and your new ticker!

[DisneyBrideToni]

Ohh, I love the shirts Toni!! Where did you have them made, they came out really great!! All this wedding planning I am totally neglecting Honeymoon planning. I will have to totally copy you with some bling shirts.

Copy away!! I got them from www.advantagebridal.com

Cute shirts and I love the dress! Ann Taylor is one of my favorites. Adding a black hat to it would be really fun! Besides, when else would you be able to :)

Thanks! I love Ann Taylor too. I am looking at different places for hats.

I love that dress, Toni! It's so pretty.

Thank you!! :goodvibes

Toni, I love your shirts! They are all so cute! Your rehearsal/tea party dress is great! I love it! I think a nice black hat would be a nice addition! :goodvibes

Thanks! I think the hat will be fun to wear! I might as well have the whole Tea Party vibe!

Those shirts are so cute!! I love your dress and your new ticker!

Thank you! I have fun with these tickers!! :rotfl: I change them all the time!

[camara381]

The shirts are so cute!!!!! I love the idea of wearing a hat to the tea!!!! Awesome.

[bridetobe789]

Very cute shirts!! where did you have them made?? Loving the second one defintely!

[DisneyBrideToni]

Very cute shirts!! where did you have them made?? Loving the second one defintely!

Thanks!! I got them from www.advantagebridal.com

They have lots of great stuff!

[DisneyBrideToni]

:yay: Double Digits!:yay:

OMG I just saw the ticker on my Myspace page and I am now officially in the double digits!!!!!!!!!! 99 more days!!!!!!!!!!! Wow!

[irisbud]

:yay: Double Digits!:yay:

OMG I just saw the ticker on my Myspace page and I am now officially in the double digits!!!!!!!!!! 99 more days!!!!!!!!!!! Wow!

:banana: :dance3: :cheer2: So exciting! It's getting closer now!

[disneygal922]

:banana: :banana: :yay: YAY FOR DOUBLE DIGITS!!!!:yay: :banana: :banana:

[ClemsonGirl]

WOW Toni!!! You are getting so close!!! :cool1: It really will be here before you know it!!!! :banana: :yay:

[DisneyBrideToni]

:banana: :dance3: :cheer2: So exciting! It's getting closer now!

:banana: :banana: :yay: YAY FOR DOUBLE DIGITS!!!!:yay: :banana: :banana:

WOW Toni!!! You are getting so close!!! :cool1: It really will be here before you know it!!!! :banana: :yay:

Thanks ladies!!! It really is getting exciting!

[Keira1387]

It will fly by now!

[MegKate]

YAY FOR TONI!! Have some patented date dancing bananas! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

It really is going to go quick!

[DisneyBrideToni]

It will fly by now!

YAY FOR TONI!! Have some patented date dancing bananas! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

It really is going to go quick!

Yay thank you!!! It does seem to be flying by now!

[DisneyBrideToni]

Small Update
Ok so my basket is lost in transit. Ugh. Will it ever end. So in the event I cannot get that basket. I have put a bid on this one. It was $5.00. The auction ends November 2nd so I will know then. I think I want to add some sheer ribbon bows on either side of the handle. Maybe.

http://i8.ebayimg.com/04/i/001/17/2c/32a0_1.JPG

I like that it has a handle. The other doesn't. If I end up with both of them, I will use them in my closet for storage so really no biggie.

Also, I bought these cute candle holders for our head table. Also shabby chic!!
http://thmb.inkfrog.com/thumbn/cigmart34/39550.jpg=600

I love the crystals. I only got two because I have 4 square vase centerpieces on the table and I also have that broken Mr. and Mrs. sign which I sent back to get a new one.

[disneygal922]

Toni, sorry to hear your basket got lost in transit, but I do love the new one you bid on! Your shabby chic theme is going to be great! I can't wait to see pics of the finished product! you are getting so close!!!!:goodvibes

[Angela0917]

Double Digets is so exciting!! I love those candles you bought for the head table! Where'd you find them at??

[bridetobe789]

The candle holders are soo cute! I love the crystals on them!!

[irisbud]

Hope your basket turns up, but if not I love the new one. Those candleholders are great!