J and K Escape Wedding 10/12/10 SBP/Epcot/Morocco DP -- Dress Ordered!

[sillykaren]

Here come the details (which will be edited as we go along...)

Escape Wedding at 10:00 AM most likely.

Location: Sea Breeze Point!

Officiant: Still undecided

Hair/Make-up: Patricia LeJeune. (not officially booked, but as long as she is available she's my first choice!)

Photography: David and Vicki Arndt! I'm very very excited about this!

The Dress: Short and sassy! :)

Reception: We're actually not having a reception afterward, instead I have a "Wedding Around the World" planned where we're going to change into normal clothes (me in a darling white dress) and go around to all the countries at Epcot with our guests. We're going to end in Morocco for a yummy Dessert Party! Yay for Dessert Parties!

Colors/Decor: Still deciding. I just know I want gerbera daisies!

Resort Stay: BCV!!

[MainStMandy]

Ah what a sweet story! Congratulations and welcome!!!

[Boardwalk_bride]

Your ring is fabulous!! Welcome to the boards!! I am an Escape bride as well, and I am also using Sea Breeze Point and the Attic! Oh, and I am assuming you are a Karen? So am I!:rotfl:

I can't wait to read more! Welcome to the boards!

[Ann117]

Welcome!!!

[sillykaren]

Your ring is fabulous!! Welcome to the boards!! I am an Escape bride as well, and I am also using Sea Breeze Point and the Attic! Oh, and I am assuming you are a Karen? So am I!:rotfl:

I can't wait to read more! Welcome to the boards!

Great Karen's think alike! :)

[teeny312]

Yay for starting your PJ!! :yay: You're getting married 2 days after me!

Can't wait to hear what you have planned!!

[sillykaren]

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[ghoulish delight]

Aw, what a sweet story the two of you have!! Congrats, and yay for your date! It's exactly a week after mine! :goodvibes

[sillykaren]

Ugh so looks like I'm back to October! More time to save $$$$!!

[MainStMandy]

Ugh so looks like I'm back to October. SIL threw the news on my yesterday that they're trying to have another baby due sometime next summer. Granted this isn't something she'll know for sure, but I'm going to shoot for October again. Although there isn't much point in changing the title as it will probably change AGAIN! :rotfl2:

Oh don't worry...that's the great thing about having a PJ on the dis (I think)...doesn't matter how often you change your mind and lots of people to bounce ideas off. I am the queen of indecisiveness!!

[sillykaren]

Oh don't worry...that's the great thing about having a PJ on the dis (I think)...doesn't matter how often you change your mind and lots of people to bounce ideas off. I am the queen of indecisiveness!!

AH! Me too! Sigh...

Thank you for the encouragement!! :goodvibes

[figment fan21]

I thought i'd hop on over to your PJ!

We're kind of close in our ideas! My colors are navy and hot pink, i'm going to be married at SBP and we're going to have just chair covers and petals too... i like SBP the way it is and i dont want to change it too much! Oh and we're both hoping for october!!! Can't wait to hear more about your plans!

Your E-ring is gorgeous! BTW!

[sillykaren]

I thought i'd hop on over to your PJ!

We're kind of close in our ideas! My colors are navy and hot pink, i'm going to be married at SBP and we're going to have just chair covers and petals too... i like SBP the way it is and i dont want to change it too much! Oh and we're both hoping for october!!! Can't wait to hear more about your plans!

Your E-ring is gorgeous! BTW!


Aww thank you! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! :lovestruc:lovestruc:lovestruc

I think those two decorations are just enough to give it some color without going over the top! :)

Navy and hot pink sound good together!! :) If I wasn't so into my tropical theme I might jump ship! :rotfl2:

[CassIS300]

We are looking to have ours in may too.. At SBP!

[sillykaren]

We are looking to have ours in may too.. At SBP!

Aww I wish we still were. :( I have to move it to October!!

Are you really from Cedar Park? I live in Austin!!

[sillykaren]

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[MainStMandy]

Oohhh I love that bouquet!! Soo pretty!! And that hairstyle is nice too! I like the idea of feathers :)

[figment fan21]

OMG I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOOOOOOVE that bouquet! and the hair is perfect! I'm a fan of the "not promish" hair do for weddings. as much as some up-do's look pretty its not my thing so your hair choice gets the katie seal of approval!

[sillykaren]

OMG I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOOOOOOVE that bouquet! and the hair is perfect! I'm a fan of the "not promish" hair do for weddings. as much as some up-do's look pretty its not my thing so your hair choice gets the katie seal of approval!

Aww thanks! :) Now I just need to start growing it out!! :rotfl2:

[polynesianbride]

Just joining in! Love your ideas so far... especially that bouquet- gorgeous:goodvibes we are having a tropical theme wedding too but in Dec 2010 and I really wanted orange and pink too but DF vetoed it so now we're lime green and fushcia (but I'm still adding splashes of orange:lmao:) Can't wait to follow all your plans!

[sillykaren]

Just joining in! Love your ideas so far... especially that bouquet- gorgeous:goodvibes we are having a tropical theme wedding too but in Dec 2010 and I really wanted orange and pink too but DF vetoed it so now we're lime green and fushcia (but I'm still adding splashes of orange:lmao:) Can't wait to follow all your plans!

Surprisingly my DF is okay with the colors! He even suggested wearing a hot pink/fuchsia tie! :rotfl2:

So ladies I just wanted to say I started a planning blog, which is actually easier to keep up with so I will still be updating here but you can also check my blog in my signature. It will probably have more inspiration pictures!

[Pirate's Princess]

Hey Karen! Just catching up. First off, Congrats! Everything sounds great so far. I can't wait to read more.

PS Love the blog!

[teddygurl28]

just popping by to say congrats!!! and dont worry about not having the brown to incorporate the fall...since your other colors are going for tropical i think if you lean completely that way you will be fine!!!

hmmm everyone on these boards loves flowers :rotfl:

[sillykaren]

Hey Karen! Just catching up. First off, Congrats! Everything sounds great so far. I can't wait to read more.

PS Love the blog!

Thanks! I just started it today actually, can't wait to update it with everything!

just popping by to say congrats!!! and dont worry about not having the brown to incorporate the fall...since your other colors are going for tropical i think if you lean completely that way you will be fine!!!

hmmm everyone on these boards loves flowers

Thank you! Yeah, I am pretty sure I am going to leave the brown out. Keep it bright and tropical!

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[Sarah <3 Disney]

I liiiike... #3 or #4! But I think I lean more towards 3. :goodvibes Where the bodice/gathering ends on you is really flattering. It really highlights your figure. I would love to see the bottom of it! :thumbsup2

The last one seems a bit too summery for an October wedding. And #2 seems to make you look shorter than you really are. Probably because of all the horizontal gathering. I would like #1 if the top fit a bit better, but you have nice arms, you should show them off anyway. :goodvibes

[figment fan21]

I love numbers 3 and 4! they look really nice on you!

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[sillykaren]

I love numbers 3 and 4! they look really nice on you!

Thank you!! :goodvibes

[Sarah <3 Disney]

Bottom of number 3:
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs203.snc1/7019_540140906393_26200022_31954322_3237508_n.jpg

Thanks for the picture! But yeah, #3 is still my favorite! :goodvibes

[MainStMandy]

I like 1 and 3!!!

[Pirate's Princess]

I really like #1 and 3. Both are interesting and flattering. Plus I love the BM dresses. Where did you find them???

[CinderelliT]

Hi there! And welcome to the boards! I am completely indecisive too, so don't feel bad about it at all!

I love the pink roses! That's what I've chosed for my vow renewal. I also love dress #3 on you! It's very flattering. Can't wait to see more of your ideas.

[sillykaren]

I really like #1 and 3. Both are interesting and flattering. Plus I love the BM dresses. Where did you find them???

I just googled "chocolate brown bridesmaid dresses" and found that picture. Not sure where it is.

[Sweetsus]

Number 3 is gorgeous

[pezaddict231]

My favorite is #3. Don't worry about changing your mind, as a bride it's your right to change your mind as much as you want. :goodvibes

[sillykaren]

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[Boardwalk_bride]

I think they all look great!! I understand your concern about #11. I tried on one similar, but it was champagne, and I thought that would not suit an April wedding....so it all depends on your theme. Like I said, I like all of them, but I think 8 an 9 are my favourite! I just think they look a little different from the normal dresses, and while they all look great on you, those two seem to be very sliming!! I like #6, I just feel like a lot of people have that style of dress, but that is by no means a reason not to get it...whatever you like will be best!!!! (Just adding my opinion though!)

You are lucky that so many look good. I have like 2 that were okay, 30 that were awful, and 1 that was just right :rotfl:

[sillykaren]

I think they all look great!! I understand your concern about #11. I tried on one similar, but it was champagne, and I thought that would not suit an April wedding....so it all depends on your theme. Like I said, I like all of them, but I think 8 an 9 are my favourite! I just think they look a little different from the normal dresses, and while they all look great on you, those two seem to be very sliming!! I like #6, I just feel like a lot of people have that style of dress, but that is by no means a reason not to get it...whatever you like will be best!!!! (Just adding my opinion though!)

You are lucky that so many look good. I have like 2 that were okay, 30 that were awful, and 1 that was just right :rotfl:

Aww thank you! Of course I don't think they all look that flattering, but isn't that the way of the woman? :rotfl2:

I still have to take my mom and get her opinion, so that will play a big factor into it!

[MainStMandy]

Karen I still stick with my original choice. I have one similar to number 11 in ivory though (size 10) that I am getting rid of extremely inexpensively!!! If you decide you like that style shoot me a pm. If I can’t get rid of it we might do a trash the dress shoot with it!

[teddygurl28]

i like how #3 and #7 look..foir some reason im really liking #7 its fitting but flowing and i like how the material sits!

[sillykaren]

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[Ann117]

I love dress #7. Also for booking a photographer I know with Misty she will change the date if you do not get your date. But she only does it for weekday Brides but my do it for Sundays to I do not know. Also she gives a discount for Disney Brides.

[sillykaren]

So after some more thinking I'm pretty sure I'm going to switch to Tuesday October 12 at 10AM. I'm thinking it might be easier to get my date and time, as 10/10/10 is going to be desirable. While its a little less convenient for some of our friends they'll still have a three day weekend and only have to take off a day or two max! :thumbsup2

[Chilly]

Subscribing popcorn::

[sillykaren]

This new website just MADE my day! Under floral they have a hot pink cala lilly bouquet and I just about fell out of my chair! It's what I wanted since DAY ONE, I just had no idea it was an option! AHHHH!! EXCITED!!!!

And Canada as a location option? Hmmm.... :cool1:

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[figment fan21]

I LOVE the hot pick calla lilies! they were my original choice before changing for gerbera daisies... they're soooo pretty though and that bouquet is awesome with the little bouquet crystals in it!

[MegKate]

10/12 is an awesome day if I do say so myself! :goodvibes

I love the hot pink calla lilies bouquet!!

[sillykaren]

10/12 is an awesome day if I do say so myself! :goodvibes

I love the hot pink calla lilies bouquet!!

Ooo yes, I am excited to have a date twin already! (even though it's different years!):thumbsup2


I LOVE the hot pick calla lilies! they were my original choice before changing for gerbera daisies... they're soooo pretty though and that bouquet is awesome with the little bouquet crystals in it!

Thaaaanks! :) I do too! Gerbera daisies are my second favorite flower! :goodvibes

[figment fan21]

Thaaaanks! :) I do too! Gerbera daisies are my second favorite flower! :goodvibes


Clearly we have alot of the same taste... wedding date/location/time, flower, i tried on some of the dresses you had posted, colors, and small/intimate/casual feel... are you in my head? :lmao: By the way fellow Disney Bride MainstMandy is in WDW right now and she said the weather right now is fantastic so YAY october brides!!! :woohoo:

[sillykaren]

As of this afternoon I will have Randy Chapman booked for my photography! SUPER excited!! :banana::banana::banana:

[figment fan21]

As of this afternoon I will have Randy Chapman booked for my photography! SUPER excited!! :banana::banana::banana:

:woohoo: We are becoming more and more like wedding twins! I'm glad you chose Randy! He seems great... i'm glad your excited! :goodvibes

[Chilly]

Great news on Randy.

[sillykaren]

:woohoo: We are becoming more and more like wedding twins! I'm glad you chose Randy! He seems great... i'm glad your excited! :goodvibes

Haha, I knowww! Craziness! :cool1::cool1:

[MainStMandy]

Yay for Randy!!! And I LOVE those pink lilies!! Great choices!

[sillykaren]

So I decided last night that I am going to forgo having a lunch or dinner after the ceremony and just have a dessert party. Even though our ceremony is at 10 AM it gives us time to go back and relax, spend some time together, enjoy being MARRIED! :love:

That being said, I haven't decided if I want to wear my dress or not. Everyone says it's so magical to wear your dress into the park but honestly with a ceremony at 10 AM I don't want to take it off and then put it back on later. Nor will I wear it all day. I like to be comfy! So maybe a super cute white dress and bride ears?!

Also not sure I need to have table decorations. PrincessShea's idea of putting glow sticks in the welcome bag was GREAT! That will give everything enough fun and color without me needing to decorate the tables. :goodvibes

[sillykaren]

Yay for Randy!!! And I LOVE those pink lilies!! Great choices!

I KNOW, I am so excited about them! :thumbsup2

[Boardwalk_bride]

That is exciting that you decided on having a DP!! If you see a more casual dress that you like, and will wear for other occasions, you might as well get it...but I bet you may feel like putting your wedding gown back on, since you will probably still be on a 'high' from the day!

[figment fan21]

Oh no!!! Now you've got me wondering if we should do that as opposed to the dinner! :lmao: I wonder if it would be close to the same amount as the dinner... hmmm.... :idea:

Anyway YAY for doing it! I personally love the morocco DP site. I think it so pretty! And i agree with Karen... you may end up wanting to wear your gown to the DP. I know i would! :goodvibes You'll have to let me know specifics.. i wonder if i could talk DF into this!! :scratchin

[Chilly]

Or you can have dinner instead of dessert but during the fireworks.

[figment fan21]

You can do that!?

[sillykaren]

Or you can have dinner instead of dessert but during the fireworks.

I thought Carrie said they did away with that... :confused3

[Chilly]

You can do that!?

I thought Carrie said they did away with that... :confused3

I thought you could, another Bride is having her reception at Sago Cay. Maybe its a really new thing.

[Lorelei528]

Hi!
I just wanted to stop in and say your plans look great so far!

I was an Escape bride (May 1, 2009) also SBP and had a Morocco DP!

I think you're going to change your mind about putting your dress back on....just sayin' is all. ;)

Anyway, right now I'm planning a trip to WDW next year from Oct. 3-8! So will miss you by 4 days!
but we have to be home for my niece's wedding which happens to be 10/10/10!

Anyway, I love your colors! And can't wait to see more plans as you go along! :goodvibes

[sillykaren]

Hi!
I just wanted to stop in and say your plans look great so far!

I was an Escape bride (May 1, 2009) also SBP and had a Morocco DP!

I think you're going to change your mind about putting your dress back on....just sayin' is all. ;)

Anyway, right now I'm planning a trip to WDW next year from Oct. 3-8! So will miss you by 4 days!
but we have to be home for my niece's wedding which happens to be 10/10/10!

Anyway, I love your colors! And can't wait to see more plans as you go along! :goodvibes

Thank you Lori!! Your wedding was so beautiful! :goodvibes

My only problem with putting my dress back on is that then I would feel overdressed if everyone changed out of their fancy wedding clothes. :confused3

[Lorelei528]

Thanks! :)


Nyah..

I'm telling you....I'll bet you will want to put it back on. ;)
You are the bride! tee hee. You'll see what I mean I bet when it comes closer to the time..

Also, do you have Randy for the DP?



Oh! I forgot to also tell you....my nephew lives in Austin! I can't wait to visit him as I've never been there and I hear it's such a cool city!

[sillykaren]

Thanks! :)


Nyah..

I'm telling you....I'll bet you will want to put it back on. ;)
You are the bride! tee hee. You'll see what I mean I bet when it comes closer to the time..

Also, do you have Randy for the DP?



Oh! I forgot to also tell you....my nephew lives in Austin! I can't wait to visit him as I've never been there and I hear it's such a cool city!

You can't have outside photographers in the parks. :( So no Randy. I'm actually thinking about Vicki and David Arndt. I haven't officially booked Randy, so we'll see. DF finally had an opinion and he likes them better. :confused3

Really?! That's awesome! You should definitely let me know if you end up down here!:thumbsup2

[Lorelei528]

You can't have outside photographers in the parks. :( :confused3


OOPS!! D'OH!
Sorry!! I totally forgot about the new rule!!!

I have to revise my whole thought processes with the changes and stuff!

[kmg148]

I love your ideas Karen! I love dress choices #7 and #11. I like the champagne color, gorgeous dress!

If you don't mind me asking, were the dresses you tried on at David's Bridal expensive? They look great!

I love the DP idea rather than dinner or lunch somewhere. Have you thought about having a wedding later in the day?

[sillykaren]

I love your ideas Karen! I love dress choices #7 and #11. I like the champagne color, gorgeous dress!

If you don't mind me asking, were the dresses you tried on at David's Bridal expensive? They look great!

I love the DP idea rather than dinner or lunch somewhere. Have you thought about having a wedding later in the day?

Yeah, I have waffled a lot on the wedding time. Poor Pam is probably so sick of me emailing her with changes!

The ones from David's Bridal all ranged from $200-600. I think the more lace there was, the more expensive they got. :thumbsup2 HTH!

[sillykaren]

ONE YEAR!!!
:banana::banana::banana:
:cool1::cool1::cool1:

[Sarah <3 Disney]

Woo! :goodvibes It'll fly by, I am sure!

[MainStMandy]

ONE YEAR!!!
:banana::banana::banana:
:cool1::cool1::cool1:

:cool1:
That is awesome!!!

[kmg148]

Yeah, I have waffled a lot on the wedding time. Poor Pam is probably so sick of me emailing her with changes!

The ones from David's Bridal all ranged from $200-600. I think the more lace there was, the more expensive they got. :thumbsup2 HTH!

It does! I can't believe the thought of spending less on a wedding dress than I did on my prom dress! :laughing:

Happy one year! :)

[Sueil33]

Hi Karen!! Congrats on your upcoming Disney wedding. I am doing the "one year to go" happy dance today as well. Just booked a Wishes Wedding for 10-12-10. And the good news - we don't have any conflicts!! I am scheduled for the Wedding Pavilion, The Attic and then a DP at Epcot - UK. and I am planning on having Misty do the photography.

I haven't started a wedding planning log yet - not sure if I have the time to keep up with it properly! We'll see how things go over the next couple of weeks.

I look forward to reading about your plans - and I guess we might even see each other at Epcot for the fireworks...LOL.

Sue

[sillykaren]

Hi Karen!! Congrats on your upcoming Disney wedding. I am doing the "one year to go" happy dance today as well. Just booked a Wishes Wedding for 10-12-10. And the good news - we don't have any conflicts!! I am scheduled for the Wedding Pavilion, The Attic and then a DP at Epcot - UK. and I am planning on having Misty do the photography.

I haven't started a wedding planning log yet - not sure if I have the time to keep up with it properly! We'll see how things go over the next couple of weeks.

I look forward to reading about your plans - and I guess we might even see each other at Epcot for the fireworks...LOL.

Sue

That's awesome! Wedding twins! :hug: You need to start a planning journal, I'd definitely be your first subscriber! popcorn::

Glad to know we don't have any conflicts! That would just make for some awkwardness! :rotfl:

[figment fan21]

Alright so now that we are both alittle less than a year away... how are we going to make the time flyyyyy byyyyy?!

[sillykaren]

Alright so now that we are both alittle less than a year away... how are we going to make the time flyyyyy byyyyy?!

Ahhhh I know don't know! I know it will fly by, but it doesn't feel like it!

[sillykaren]

After much careful consideration I have planned out my wedding day!

9:30 AM Photographers and guests arrive

10:00 AM is the ceremony at Sea Breeze Point

10:20ish AM - 11:30 AM is the Champagne toast, cake cutting first dances, etc. aka the mini reception

11:30 AM - 12:30 PMish J and I will be taking pictures around the Boardwalk and Beach Club with our wonderful photographers

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Guests are free to grab some lunch, change, rest up

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM The "Wedding Around the World" extravaganza begins! (See details below)

8:00/8:30 - 9:30 PM Amazing Illuminations Dessert Party at Morocco in Epcot

My idea for the "Wedding Around the World" extravaganza is brilliant, I love it! Basically we're going to meet up at one of the countries in Epcot and then go around to all of them ending at our Dessert Party in Epcot! Guests are more than welcome to meet up with us at any time. I wanted people to feel like they were getting use out of their park admission for the day. Also it will be fun to walk around to all of the countries with all of our guests with J and I in our wedding ears! This way everyone can eat at whatever country when they get hungry! Although they can't eat too much because we're having so much yummy food at the dessert party! :)

I'm getting SO SO excited!! AHHHHHH! :love:

[sillykaren]

Sorry for another post today, but I also think I've decided to go with Patricia for hair and make-up! Well, make-up anyways. My maid-of-honor is great with hair so we're going to practice a few times before the wedding to make sure we like what she can do with my hair. If not then I can get it done! :goodvibes

But this leaves me in a bit of a conundrum. I haven't decided if I want to pay for their hair and make-up or pay for their dresses. I am leaning towards hair and make-up for their gifts. I wanted to make them a cool gift bag also, but we really can only afford for me to do one of the above. :confused3

Oh and we've changed our minds a little and are going to go with David and Vicki Arndt. Vicki was so great on the phone and DF loves their work. He was pretty set on it. Since I have made most of the other decisions I figured I would let him have one for himself! :cool1:

[MainStMandy]

Ohh loving the wedding aroudn the world!! What are you wearing for that?? It sounds like a lot of fun...just don't eat too much and save room for the DP!!

[figment fan21]

I LOVE that idea!!!! And you know what goes on during the fall at ecpot right!?! only DF and I's favorite excuse to eat an insane amount of food... the Food and Wine Festival! You guys can all try alittle bit from each country. They dont give you too much and its only like 3-5$ to try something so that could be fun too! Then the DP is like the desert after your taste buds have been all over the place!

I might have to bring this idea up with DF!

[sillykaren]

Ohh loving the wedding aroudn the world!! What are you wearing for that?? It sounds like a lot of fun...just don't eat too much and save room for the DP!!

Thanks Mandy! I am planning on getting some cute white dress to wear around the parks! :) I have some time to decide!

I LOVE that idea!!!! And you know what goes on during the fall at ecpot right!?! only DF and I's favorite excuse to eat an insane amount of food... the Food and Wine Festival! You guys can all try alittle bit from each country. They dont give you too much and its only like 3-5$ to try something so that could be fun too! Then the DP is like the desert after your taste buds have been all over the place!

I might have to bring this idea up with DF!

Thanks Katie! I am SO STOKED about it! I have heard great things about the Food and Wine Festival!

[figment fan21]

Oh its amazing! Df and I are ourselves sick! lol

[Chilly]

That sounds like a really unique idea.

[sillykaren]

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[MainStMandy]

For those of you ladies following this I have gone twice to try on dresses and also borrowed one from a friend. Well I inquired with that friend about buying her dress so that I wouldn't worry about ruining it or losing it on our journey. Well yesterday she offered it to me for 350 which is the going rate for a Maggie Sottero Courtney dress. However the dress needs to be cleaned pretty heavily. I mentioned that and she shot back at me how the dress doesn't need to be altered so I shouldn't be complaining about having to pay for it being cleaned. In my opinion I should only pay the going rate if the dress is in like-new condition. :confused3 So I told DF about it and he thinks I should get a different dress and not buy it from her. He doesn't like her attitude about it. Me having or not having to have it altered shouldn't affect anything. However it's my mom's favorite dress and she thinks I look the best in it! AHHHH!

I do love the dress and there are some things I would want changed about it. My SIL recommended a couture wedding shop near her house that makes custom dresses. She said I should take it in and tell her what I would want done to it or how I would want it changed and see how much a custom dress would be.

I just feel so frustrated with this whole situation because I'm only wearing the dress for 2 hours and I don't want to spend a lot on it. :(

Have you looked on Ebay or one of the pre-worn dress websites?? I'm sure you can find your dress out there somewhere :)

[Chilly]

I wouldn't buy your friends dress. I'm sure you'll find the perfect dress at the perfect price if you keep looking.

[sillykaren]

In happier news we have officially booked Vicki and David Arndt as our photographers!! I am sooo excited to work with them. Vicki is very sweet and has answered my millions of questions with no hesitation! Hopefully when I go down in January I can meet up with them and see some sample photo albums!! :cool1:

[jspahn]

In happier news we have officially booked Vicki and David Arndt as our photographers!! I am sooo excited to work with them. Vicki is very sweet and has answered my millions of questions with no hesitation! Hopefully when I go down in January I can meet up with them and see some sample photo albums!! :cool1:


woooohooo!!! :cool1: That's terrific karen! You will absolutely love them! We have had so much fun with them -we've become friends over the last few months and they are just awesome people - and awesome photographers!

[sillykaren]

woooohooo!!! :cool1: That's terrific karen! You will absolutely love them! We have had so much fun with them -we've become friends over the last few months and they are just awesome people - and awesome photographers!

That's so great to hear! I already adore Vicki! She is the sweetest lady! I can't wait to meet them!! :goodvibes

[pezaddict231]

Congrats on booking your photographers! I'm not very familiar with their work but have heard great things about them!

On the dress front, I agree with your DF. I don't really like your friend's attitude either. I would think she would try to give you a deal since she's your friend or at least have it cleaned first for you.

Don't worry, you'll find your dress and at a great deal. Definitely check out the preowned dress sites, I think one is called oncewed.

[figment fan21]

Yea i dont like your friends attitude either! >:( I would keep looking for a dress that resembles hers at a good price. I would look on ebay (where i got my dress) and on craigslist. I know some people think its trashy to do that but i got a gorgeouse gown for 300$ and it was never even worn... the tags are still on it!

[Boardwalk_bride]

Yay for booking photographers!! I had a peek at their website and they look great!! Now, onto the dress :goodvibes

[figment fan21]

hey girlie!

Any news on the wedding dress? And WOOHOO! for booking you photographers! I checked out their website too and they look great!

[sillykaren]

hey girlie!

Any news on the wedding dress? And WOOHOO! for booking you photographers! I checked out their website too and they look great!

Aww thanks for thinking of me! I'm going to a new place next Wednesday with my mom and sister-in-law. Hopefully I can find something I like and look for it on ebay or somewhere else (if it's too expensive)! I'm just so scared to order something online and not be sure that it's what I want or like. Then I'm stuck with a dress I won't wear. Ahhhh!

[figment fan21]

Don't worry too much about it. I went into DB and tried on a bunch... all different styles. I knew that if i found one i liked i'd get it but honestly there wasn't anything i was thrilled over. But it helped me know what style i liked and what looked the best on me. Then i started looking on ebay. There are so many people who are selling their gowns its crazy! and even look on craigslist too. You are NEVER stuck with a dress. You could always turn around and re-sell if its not what you want. The girl i bought my dress from i think got the dress at a trunk show for cheap and bought it just because. Once she had it at home she realized after a week or two it was an impulse buy and wasn't what she wanted.... (Lucky for me)... so dont worry too much ;)

[sillykaren]

Don't worry too much about it. I went into DB and tried on a bunch... all different styles. I knew that if i found one i liked i'd get it but honestly there wasn't anything i was thrilled over. But it helped me know what style i liked and what looked the best on me. Then i started looking on ebay. There are so many people who are selling their gowns its crazy! and even look on craigslist too. You are NEVER stuck with a dress. You could always turn around and re-sell if its not what you want. The girl i bought my dress from i think got the dress at a trunk show for cheap and bought it just because. Once she had it at home she realized after a week or two it was an impulse buy and wasn't what she wanted.... (Lucky for me)... so dont worry too much ;)

Hopefully this doesn't double post...

I definitely know what I like from shopping at DB and AA. Hopefully I can find "the one" somewhere, anywhere! I do have plenty of time!!

[sillykaren]

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[Boardwalk_bride]

That dress looks really nice!! Good luck with the photos!

[figment fan21]

I love the pink dress... its super cute! And i feel the same way about wanting to have E-pics done before the wedding with randy. But we wont be there again until the wedding either... bummer.

[sillykaren]

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[Boardwalk_bride]

So I am totally aware I don't even have a dress yet, but I have been researching shoes all week! I know that I want them to be flat and pointed and a cobalt blue. This is all I've found so far:

http://ai.pricegrabber.com/pi/73/44/89/734489151_160.jpg

You can see a better pictures on DSW's website:
http://www.dsw.com/dsw_shoes/catalog/product.jsp?category=dsw12cat450002&prodId=192519

I wasn't in love with the studded part but DF actually looked over from his video game and said he liked them! :rotfl:

Now...to just find a dress! But shopping with my mom is next Wednesday! :banana:

LOVE the shoes...and I think the studs are the best part!!

[sillykaren]

LOVE the shoes...and I think the studs are the best part!!

Yayyy! I'm getting excited about these shoes! :) I'm kind of a shoe lover. I even have a shirt that says "Will Work For Shoes"!! :rotfl2:

[sillykaren]

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[Boardwalk_bride]

I really like the second two! If they really want sleeves, they could just wear s shrug/bolero over top :confused3

[sillykaren]

I really like the second two! If they really want sleeves, they could just wear s shrug/bolero over top :confused3

I think the problem is they don't want strapless because it's awkward when you have a large chest. Which is a little bit said because I love the look of some strapless dresses. However their comfort comes first! :thumbsup2

[figment fan21]

I love those shoes! really cute!

[figment fan21]

How did your e-pics go?!?! i'm dying to see them and hear how it went!

[sillykaren]

How did your e-pics go?!?! i'm dying to see them and hear how it went!

I am dying to see pictures also!! It went SO GREAT, the weather could not have been more perfect! When are you taking yours?! :banana:

[sillykaren]

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[MainStMandy]

Ooh Karen your pictures turned out great!!! What a beautiful couple you are!! LOVE THEM!

[Chilly]

That 2nd one is so fab!

[sillykaren]

Ooh Karen your pictures turned out great!!! What a beautiful couple you are!! LOVE THEM!

ME TOO! I want more so so bad, three is NOT enough! :yay:

That 2nd one is so fab!

Haha, I know. I am not a fan of how your stomach rolls up when you jump though, haha! Ohh gravity! :rotfl:

[padisneyfour]

your e-pics are great! congrats!:goodvibes

[sillykaren]

your e-pics are great! congrats!:goodvibes

Thank you! I can't wait to see the rest, ahhhhh! :thumbsup2

[jspahn]

Love your epics! The one of you guys jumping is so cute!

[sillykaren]

Love your epics! The one of you guys jumping is so cute!

Thank you!!

It's just a sneak peek though, more are coming!! :cool1:

[pezaddict231]

aww, they came out so cute! Can't wait to see the rest!

[sillykaren]

aww, they came out so cute! Can't wait to see the rest!

Thank you! :goodvibes ME TOO! AHHH!!! I :love: LOVE your e-pics too by the way! :)

[Lorelei528]

Karen-
Hi!
I saw your post on the DVC thread...

I think we may miss each other, depending on when you are arriving... :(

Our dates are: Sept 25-30 and Oct 3-8....(with DCL in between)...

So, unless you're arriving like 5 days before your wedding, I won't get to meet you! :sad1:

[figment fan21]

Awe your pics came out awesome! you guys are wicked cute together!

Love them!

[sillykaren]

Karen-
Hi!
I saw your post on the DVC thread...

I think we may miss each other, depending on when you are arriving... :(

Our dates are: Sept 25-30 and Oct 3-8....(with DCL in between)...

So, unless you're arriving like 5 days before your wedding, I won't get to meet you! :sad1:

Nooo! :( I think we're arriving on the 9th! So sad! Next time! :goodvibes

Awe your pics came out awesome! you guys are wicked cute together!

Love them!

Aww thank you! I am so SO anxious for the rest!! :cool1:

[Boardwalk_bride]

Ohhh, your pics turned out great!!

[sillykaren]

Ohhh, your pics turned out great!!

Thank you fellow Karen! :banana:

[Pirate's Princess]

First off, I like all three BM dresses. And those e-pics are so cute. I totally want e-pics so badly. I can't wait to see the rest of them.

[sillykaren]

First off, I like all three BM dresses. And those e-pics are so cute. I totally want e-pics so badly. I can't wait to see the rest of them.

I do too! I think my MOHs liked number one the best so far!

I know I was so impatient to take them! We had to put them off three different times, so I was really happy we were FINALLY able to take them! :cool1:

Are you going to be doing the Disney marathon in Jan? :confused3

[lpizzuro123]

Love how your e pictures came out. Also on the bridesmaid dress - love all three dresses. I know you said they do not want strapless but maybe just have them try one on. I was deadset against a strapless wedding gown and thought I wanted halter style. My first day out dress shopping I tried on halter style and they really made me look wide on top - the salesgirl suggested strapless and I was amazed how comfortable it was. Do not rule it out until you try it.

Linda

[sillykaren]

Love how your e pictures came out. Also on the bridesmaid dress - love all three dresses. I know you said they do not want strapless but maybe just have them try one on. I was deadset against a strapless wedding gown and thought I wanted halter style. My first day out dress shopping I tried on halter style and they really made me look wide on top - the salesgirl suggested strapless and I was amazed how comfortable it was. Do not rule it out until you try it.

Linda

I had the exact same experience dress shopping. I usually hate strapless things because they make my shoulders look broad, especially halters. However I fell in love with a-line strapless gowns. Maybe I can coax them into it! :rotfl:

[lpizzuro123]

I let my girls pick out their own dress - as long as it was from the Alfred Angelo line in Claret. Three different girls, three different personalities, three different body types. I love the way it came out.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q136/lpizzuro123/2ef6fd66.jpg

Linda

[Boardwalk_bride]

I let my girls pick out their own dress - as long as it was from the Alfred Angelo line in Claret. Three different girls, three different personalities, three different body types. I love the way it came out.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q136/lpizzuro123/2ef6fd66.jpg

Linda

I'm a fan of that look as well! I'm doing the same thing for my girls, although they have the same taste, so the dresses look quite similar anyway!

[sillykaren]

I'm a fan of that look as well! I'm doing the same thing for my girls, although they have the same taste, so the dresses look quite similar anyway!

I really like this idea actually! I just need to figure out how much the David's Bridal dresses cost... :confused3

[sillykaren]

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[malibustacey]

oooh thats a lovely dress!!! ill keep a look out for that dress! hehe!

[MainStMandy]

Oohh Karen that's beautiful!! I'll keep my eyes open for it!!

[sillykaren]

oooh thats a lovely dress!!! ill keep a look out for that dress! hehe!

Oohh Karen that's beautiful!! I'll keep my eyes open for it!!

Thank you ladies! I am in :love: but it's so gosh darn expensive!! Although aren't they all?! :rotfl:

[Boardwalk_bride]

Ohh, that is soooooo beautiful!! IMHO, I think it is a bargain for that price, considering many I tried on were way over $1000 and very plain! But, if it is not in your budget, wait for a sale :goodvibes (although I'm not one to talk, I went $1500 over my budget :rotfl:)

[sillykaren]

Ohh, that is soooooo beautiful!! IMHO, I think it is a bargain for that price, considering many I tried on were way over $1000 and very plain! But, if it is not in your budget, wait for a sale :goodvibes (although I'm not one to talk, I went $1500 over my budget :rotfl:)

Hahahaha, I know! I'm trying so hard to resist...:rotfl2:

Because see, I would go $1500 over budget and then DF might take away my Disney wedding!!:rotfl:

[MainStMandy]

Hahahaha, I know! I'm trying so hard to resist...:rotfl2:

Because see, I would go $1500 over budget and then DF might take away my Disney wedding!!:rotfl:

Ohh don't do that!! Check ebay and those pre-owned dress sites! You never know what you may find!!

I think Davd's bridal has a simlar dress too that...off to find it!

[MainStMandy]

Oh I guess the one I was thinking of is a bit different...similar lines though!

http://www.davidsbridal.com/images/product/return/P_5780_1_124284.jpg

[Boardwalk_bride]

The first time I looked at dresses (although I didn't try any on) I looked at a place that carried a lot of "Mon Cheri" (I think that is what it is called). They were really pretty, and most were under $500. It may just be that particular store I was at, but I would try that designer.

[pezaddict231]

the dress is gorgeous! Definitely check out those preowned websites, sometimes you can get a new dress if the girl just changed her mind.

[sillykaren]

Oh I guess the one I was thinking of is a bit different...similar lines though!

http://www.davidsbridal.com/images/product/return/P_5780_1_124284.jpg

Ohhh that's still pretty, but yeah you're right a little different! Thanks for hunting!

The first time I looked at dresses (although I didn't try any on) I looked at a place that carried a lot of "Mon Cheri" (I think that is what it is called). They were really pretty, and most were under $500. It may just be that particular store I was at, but I would try that designer.

I'll definitely check into that!!

the dress is gorgeous! Definitely check out those preowned websites, sometimes you can get a new dress if the girl just changed her mind.

Ahh I know, no luck so far! It's a Fall 2009 dress so it may take a few months for anyone to sell a used one. I was actually surprised at how many brides buy a dress and then change their mind! :rotfl:

[sillykaren]

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[Boardwalk_bride]

Okay there is actually another dress I tried on that I LOVED :love:, but bear in mind it comes with no lining and was too small. It's a lot less formal, but I still love it!

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs116.snc3/16345_546115553153_26200022_32177504_4726181_n.jpg

I'm holding that little line of bling they offered to sew on. And the back is the best party it has this part that drapes down! :love: It was only $250, but I would need a full body slip for it and I'd possibly add that beading/bling to it. Ahhhhh decisions decisions!

Ohhh the back is soo pretty! And I think the bling really makes it look great!

[lpizzuro123]

Love that dress. There was a dress somewhat like that on "Say Yes To The Dress". The girl wanted very simple and understated and the mother wanted all out (and did not want to let the girl get what she wanted). She tried on a dress like that and really wanted it and the mother refused. The poor bride was in tears trying on the dress the mother wanted. Of course the sales girl at the store wanted the bride to get the dress she wanted. She took the dress and added an embelishment to it like you are doing and it was just perfect. The girl got what she wanted and the mother got the bit of sparkle. I think this would be a great choice for you (and it is in your price range). You can always add a sparkley tiara and maybe some sparkley shoes.

Linda

[sillykaren]

Ohhh the back is soo pretty! And I think the bling really makes it look great!

Thank you!! I'm really starting to like it more and more! I'll only be wearing it for 2 hours max!

Love that dress. There was a dress somewhat like that on "Say Yes To The Dress". The girl wanted very simple and understated and the mother wanted all out (and did not want to let the girl get what she wanted). She tried on a dress like that and really wanted it and the mother refused. The poor bride was in tears trying on the dress the mother wanted. Of course the sales girl at the store wanted the bride to get the dress she wanted. She took the dress and added an embelishment to it like you are doing and it was just perfect. The girl got what she wanted and the mother got the bit of sparkle. I think this would be a great choice for you (and it is in your price range). You can always add a sparkley tiara and maybe some sparkley shoes.

Linda

Nice to know I have good style! :rotfl: I'm SO glad that my mother isn't like that. She's kind of the opposite and lets me sit back and do what I want. I wish she would offer MORE input!

[MainStMandy]

Ohh Karen I like that dress too! It's similar to mine (but less expensive!!). I think I like that one better on you!!

[sillykaren]

Ohh Karen I like that dress too! It's similar to mine (but less expensive!!). I think I like that one better on you!!

Aww thank you! Now I'm off to find your dress again for a reminder! :surfweb: (I even have my coffee mug!)

[sillykaren]

Argh I really want to find out who the designer is of the most recent dress! I've searched high and low and can't seem to find it! :headache:

[Boardwalk_bride]

Argh I really want to find out who the designer is of the most recent dress! I've searched high and low and can't seem to find it! :headache:

It looks like this one by DaVinci
http://weddings.theknot.com/Dresses/54118/detailview.aspx?id=54118&type=31&Dresses+Gown+Neckline=V-Neck&Gown+Price+Range=less+than+%24600&TM=31&Dresses+Gown+Type=Wedding+Gowns

[sillykaren]

It looks like this one by DaVinci
http://weddings.theknot.com/Dresses/54118/detailview.aspx?id=54118&type=31&Dresses+Gown+Neckline=V-Neck&Gown+Price+Range=less+than+%24600&TM=31&Dresses+Gown+Type=Wedding+Gowns

Ooo that is really similar! Except this dress doesn't have a train, it's very very simple. There's no lining or anything, just a thin layer of satin. That's why I'm having such a hard time finding it I think. It's too simple for most designers! :rotfl:

[figment fan21]

Oh i LOVE both of those! you look so beautiful in both of them so you can't go wrong either way!

[sillykaren]

Oh i LOVE both of those! you look so beautiful in both of them so you can't go wrong either way!

Aww thank you!! :goodvibes

[pezaddict231]

Both dresses are beautiful! I like the first one a bit more, but that's just because that's what I would like, you look gorgeous in both!

[sillykaren]

Both dresses are beautiful! I like the first one a bit more, but that's just because that's what I would like, you look gorgeous in both!

Thank you so much! You ladies are so sweet! :goodvibes

I'm still on the hunt to find out who makes that dress, the second one that is! :rotfl:

[sillykaren]

Well this is going to throw ALL of you through a loop, haha! Tonight I ordered this LOVELY dress in all ivory!!!! I'm so excited! It's actually a bridesmaids dress, which = SO MUCH CHEAPER and so fun! :love:

http://www.2besocial.com/ImageGallery/graphics/933_Short/large_B234933_0036.jpg

I don't have any pictures of me in it because my mom forgot her camera and it was all black! But in a couple of months it'll be in and I can try it on in all its glory! :rotfl:

I think it fits SBP and the Boardwalk area so nicely. I didn't want anything really formal either. It flatters me so well! I just want to go try it on again and again! :rotfl2:

[Boardwalk_bride]

That's so cute and unique!!

[sillykaren]

That's so cute and unique!!

Thank you! So excited!! :goodvibes

[pezaddict231]

the dress is so cute and I think it will look great at SBP!

[figment fan21]

OMG that dress is beautiful! And you're right it will totally go with the boardwalk/SBP look!
I can't wait to see it on you. Congrats sweety!

[MainStMandy]

Ohh congratulations!! I can't wait to see the dress on!!!

[sillykaren]

the dress is so cute and I think it will look great at SBP!

OMG that dress is beautiful! And you're right it will totally go with the boardwalk/SBP look!
I can't wait to see it on you. Congrats sweety!

Awww thanks ladies! I can't wait to get it and try it on in all ivory!! :yay:

[Chilly]

Its lovely!

[jspahn]

That dress is super cute! Cant wait to see pics of you in it!

[sillykaren]

Ohh congratulations!! I can't wait to see the dress on!!!

Its lovely!

That dress is super cute! Cant wait to see pics of you in it!


Thank you ladies!! :goodvibes

[Pirate's Princess]

That dress is very fun and girly. I like it. I think it fits the Boardwalk quite nicely.

[sillykaren]

That dress is very fun and girly. I like it. I think it fits the Boardwalk quite nicely.

Thank you!! :goodvibes I'm actually going to be in WDW while you're there for the marathon! :thumbsup2

[sillykaren]

Update time!

Yesterday my mom booked a studio and 2-bedroom at Beach Club for a whole week each. The original plan was that I was going to rent the points from her but she actually offered to give them for free! YAY! :yay: One less wedding expense, whew! If we actually get to stay the whole week I would be so happy. Although the wedding does fall in the middle of it, it would still be nice to have three days to ourselves afterward. The big thing is that we're going on the new Disney Dream in May of 2011, so DF and I are trying to say money for that! :goodvibes

In more wedding related news I have been so inspired by my dress that I want to have a Mad Men themed wedding. I've always adored that time period and can't wait to dress the part! I'm trying to pull it all together and find different ways to incorporate it. I'm also have a huge conundrum about colors. I want to change them to match my theme! I was thinking of trying to match them to the Boardwalk instead. A nice canary yellow and navy blue maybe? Ahhhh!

Here are some inspiration pictures:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dtj8eZo-gWc/SdhF1pCVzcI/AAAAAAAABTA/nU-kNifLxUo/s400/Mad+Men+1.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bnR4YdeJAlc/SogkhB2cNiI/AAAAAAAAARQ/erA92e7MHco/s400/Blog+29+10+Ways+to+Incorporate+Mad+Men+into+Your+W edding+Day.jpg

http://justjaime28.wordpress.com/files/2009/08/vintage-wedding-mad-men-style-via-bridesdotcom-board-created-by-its-a-jaime-thing.jpg

[Boardwalk_bride]

Oh, that is such a cute idea! It would be perfect for the boardwalk! And it makes so much sense with your dress....it is going to look fantastic!

[sillykaren]

Oh, that is such a cute idea! It would be perfect for the boardwalk! And it makes so much sense with your dress....it is going to look fantastic!

Thanks Karen, I'm getting so excited! Having an awful time with the color scheme, but I'm sure I'll figure it out! :goodvibes

[Boardwalk_bride]

Thanks Karen, I'm getting so excited! Having an awful time with the color scheme, but I'm sure I'll figure it out! :goodvibes

Do you have an ideas?? When I was having trouble with mine, I got a lot of good help on here! Post any ideas, and I am sure we can try and help :goodvibes

[sillykaren]

Do you have an ideas?? When I was having trouble with mine, I got a lot of good help on here! Post any ideas, and I am sure we can try and help :goodvibes

Boardwalk themedish was as far as I got. I wanted to try and pick up some of the colors used around the resort. All I came up with was aqua, that dull red, canary yellow, navy blue, and a sea green. None of those seem very fall-ish to me. I was thinking canary yellow or just normal yellow and navy blue. With white and yellow flowers. Although I LOVE pink and really wanted to bring pink in somehow. :confused3

[Boardwalk_bride]

Choosing colours is quite hard! They are all so good!

Here is a link to some inspiration boards on my fav wedding site. Maybe it will help give you some ideas!

http://greenweddingshoes.blogspot.com/search/label/inspiration%20boards

[Chilly]

Loving your theme idea.

[pghloveswdw512]

I'm sorry that I'm so far behind, Karen, but I'm up to date and subscribed now!

YOUR DRESS IS AMAZING. Seriously. I am so jealous. The other thing I am jealous about is the shoes. ADORABLE. Please tell me you're going with those!

I love the theme too. I feel like we're going with something like that but I'm a little lazy and don't have the creativity to really go places with it!

Can't wait to hear more!

[sillykaren]

I'm sorry that I'm so far behind, Karen, but I'm up to date and subscribed now!

YOUR DRESS IS AMAZING. Seriously. I am so jealous. The other thing I am jealous about is the shoes. ADORABLE. Please tell me you're going with those!

I love the theme too. I feel like we're going with something like that but I'm a little lazy and don't have the creativity to really go places with it!

Can't wait to hear more!
No prob! You know how I am about commenting on PJs, hehe! :rotfl:

Thank you so much! I'm so excited about my dress! It fits my personality a lot better than long dresses! :goodvibes

The theme is slowly coming together! It's hard to find a ton of info about the time period and I'm having a lot of trouble picking colors. I need to really sit down with my mom and talk to her since she lived through the late 50's/early 60's!

Loving your theme idea.
Thanks!! :goodvibes

Choosing colours is quite hard! They are all so good!

Here is a link to some inspiration boards on my fav wedding site. Maybe it will help give you some ideas!

http://greenweddingshoes.blogspot.com/search/label/inspiration%20boards
Ooo that website is great! I am loving inspiration boards lately! It helps to see the colors in different ways, rather than just splotches or swatches of fabric!! I'll keep you updated! :thumbsup2

Although I'm not going to lie, your PJ from your Boardwalk Theme days have been a big inspiration!! I'm just trying to do a fall version of that! :worship:

[figment fan21]

I know i said it on facebook but let me just remind you... I LOVE MAD MEN! and i love that you're making it your inspiration! As for colors i would go with something vintage classic... like black and white with some splashes of accent colors. Like black and white with bright red... http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-FNYeDYTQZM/Sgy67TawocI/AAAAAAAAALg/MrQVrhLw0n0/s400/OH_inspiration+board.jpg

or this
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r47/msglamourdiva/ModernOldHollywoodInspirationBoard1.jpg

If i find anymore i'll let ya know!

[sillykaren]

I know i said it on facebook but let me just remind you... I LOVE MAD MEN! and i love that you're making it your inspiration! As for colors i would go with something vintage classic... like black and white with some splashes of accent colors. Like black and white with bright red...

If i find anymore i'll let ya know!

Thanks Katie! :thumbsup2 I am so excited about the theme! I even emailed our photographer to tell her about it and she is super pumped also! I am just dying to have pink though, I don't think I can part with my idea of pink shoes! Hahaha! :rotfl:

[figment fan21]

In the inspiration board i posted they have those light pink flowers with the light blue dress... i like that ALOT!

[Boardwalk_bride]

My best idea to make the boardwalk seem more fall like is to brighten up or darken the pastels. It is definitely more challenging to get a fall feel there than many of the other venues, but I am sure you could make it work!! And you should def keep pink!!! But I am very biased....

[Petals & Pixie Dust]

Hopping on for this one! Love your ideas! Can't wait to read more!

[sillykaren]

In the inspiration board i posted they have those light pink flowers with the light blue dress... i like that ALOT!

Oooo yeah! I keep going back and forth on colors, pastel, bright, dark, light. AHHHH!! :rotfl:

My best idea to make the boardwalk seem more fall like is to brighten up or darken the pastels. It is definitely more challenging to get a fall feel there than many of the other venues, but I am sure you could make it work!! And you should def keep pink!!! But I am very biased....

That's what I was thinking! I am pretty sure my shoes will be BRIGHT pink! And I'm thinking of keeping the rest of myself whiteish. Although dark blue and canary yellow...hmmm! :rotfl:

Hopping on for this one! Love your ideas! Can't wait to read more!

Yay, welcome aboard. Hold on tight because I can be pretty indecisive.

[sillykaren]

Since I've changed the wedding to have more of a vintage, classy theme I've made a 180 turn on my hair! I had been thinking about updos for awhile, but I don't like the idea of all my hair pulled away from my face. That being said I think these two are awesome classy, vintage updos with more texture and body around my face. I have naturally wavy/curly hair so I think I can pull it off pretty easily! :goodvibes

http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2009/stylewatch/blog/090914/christina-hendricks-300x400.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5s1xY_H1Rmc/SAOaBTO_9AI/AAAAAAAAAKM/CJCbbEWiIqE/s320/jessical+alba+updo.jpg

[weedee]

Hi Karen!

Your wedding plans look great! The dress you've ordered is gorgeous, I LOVE the idea of the bride wearing a shorter length dress. And Mad Men is awesome. If you haven't seen it, Modcloth.com has a ton of vintage inspired dresses. A lot are more informal (maybe for events surrounding the wedding?) but they do have some more formal stuff that pops up every now and then. :)

Oh and if you're all for the 1950s and 60s, don't forget to look at cage veils and pill box hats as a replacement for the more traditional veil. I'm definitely thinking of doing one of those instead!

[sillykaren]

Hi Karen!

Your wedding plans look great! The dress you've ordered is gorgeous, I LOVE the idea of the bride wearing a shorter length dress. And Mad Men is awesome. If you haven't seen it, Modcloth.com has a ton of vintage inspired dresses. A lot are more informal (maybe for events surrounding the wedding?) but they do have some more formal stuff that pops up every now and then. :)

Oh and if you're all for the 1950s and 60s, don't forget to look at cage veils and pill box hats as a replacement for the more traditional veil. I'm definitely thinking of doing one of those instead!

Thank you!! :goodvibes I think I want to go with a giant flower in my hair! I don't know why, but I :love: love that look!

Off to check out Modcloth.com now... :surfweb:

[Boardwalk_bride]

I LOVE modcloth! That's where I wanted to get my bm dresses from! I bet you could find something there to fit your theme :goodvibes

[MainStMandy]

I know i said it on facebook but let me just remind you... I LOVE MAD MEN! and i love that you're making it your inspiration! As for colors i would go with something vintage classic... like black and white with some splashes of accent colors. Like black and white with bright red... http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-FNYeDYTQZM/Sgy67TawocI/AAAAAAAAALg/MrQVrhLw0n0/s400/OH_inspiration+board.jpg

or this
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r47/msglamourdiva/ModernOldHollywoodInspirationBoard1.jpg

If i find anymore i'll let ya know!

Ohh I love this!!

Since I've changed the wedding to have more of a vintage, classy theme I've made a 180 turn on my hair! I had been thinking about updos for awhile, but I don't like the idea of all my hair pulled away from my face. That being said I think these two are awesome classy, vintage updos with more texture and body around my face. I have naturally wavy/curly hair so I think I can pull it off pretty easily! :goodvibes

http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2009/stylewatch/blog/090914/christina-hendricks-300x400.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5s1xY_H1Rmc/SAOaBTO_9AI/AAAAAAAAAKM/CJCbbEWiIqE/s320/jessical+alba+updo.jpg

I love both of these! Very pretty and romantic!!

[sillykaren]

Ohh I love this!!



I love both of these! Very pretty and romantic!!

MANDYYY!! I miss your PJ so much! Thank you for still stopping by to comment! :goodvibes

I cannot WAIT to see your wedding pictures!

[SuzeQ]

Hi Karen,

I just found your PJ. I looked for it after we were commenting on another thread. I love all of your ideas:thumbsup2! I can't wait to hear more!popcorn::

Suze

[MainStMandy]

Karen where are YOU!?!?!?!?