John and Jessica's Wedding June 2010--Pictures near end

[Boston Disney Bride]

This is us, he is 29 and I just turned 25.

So I got engaged on Sept. 18, 2009. He proposed to me while we were laying in bed. But here's the back story. He went to NYC to pick up my ring from a jeweler his parents use...his plan was to do it a week from the day he picked it up. He was building a website that would say "Will you marry me" when I visited the site. We always look for cheap vacations on our computers, so on that night he was going to tell me to visit a certain website because it had a good vacation deal, but really it was going to say will you marry me and he was going to be on one knee when I looked up...cute, right. Anyways, he couldn't even wait 1 day, while we were getting ready to fall asleep he got all excited and just turned to me and asked...but I loved the way he did it, it's so typical us to not be able to surprise eachother :love: This is a picture of my ring.

Anyways, after much flip flopping on what we wanted to do for our wedding, we finally decided to do an Escape Disney Wedding!! Ahh, I get excited just saying that :bride: Sometimes I have to pinch myself because it seems so unreal that I am actually planning my DREAM wedding.:littleangel:

I have put in the first call to Disney Wedding team and am waiting to hear back from them..if they don't hurry up and call I'm going to jump out of my skin with anticipation! I really want to secure my date that I want (june 2010) by the end of this week! I've got some ideas from people for Save the Dates but if anyone has any pictures please post and give me more! LOL

I cannot wait to update everyone on my day to day planning :rotfl:

[Chilly]

Cute story, looking forward to hearing more.

[acwinsett]

Congratulations and welcome! Sounds like your fiance can keep a surprise for just about as long as I can . . . :rotfl:

Hope you have a great time planning your wedding. I can't wait to see the details you choose!

Here is a thread, in case you haven't seen it that says "Invitations", but it also has a lot of Save the Dates as well:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1868496

Hope this helps!

[Sarah84]

Congratulations, what alovely story.
Look forward to hearing more :)

[puente0629]

WELCOME AND CONGRATS!!! CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR MORE!!!:cheer2:

[Boston Disney Bride]

YAY!!!!!! So today I got my date confirmed!! We are set to go on June 9, 2010 at 10A. I'm so excited!!! We also booked our room..we are staying in Animal Kingdom savannah view for 7 nights!! :lovestruc:love:

[BecBennett]

How exciting!! :banana:

Can't wait to hear about everything!!

[Tenacious K]

Congrats! Have you decided on the ceremony location, yet?

I'm excited to hear more from you! I'm an escape bride, too! April 2010 10AM at SBP! :woohoo:

[MainStMandy]

Welcome and Congratulations!!

[sillykaren]

Congrats and welcome to the planning boards! :thumbsup2 Looking forward to hearing all of your plans! :goodvibes

[Boston Disney Bride]

Congrats! Have you decided on the ceremony location, yet?

I'm excited to hear more from you! I'm an escape bride, too! April 2010 10AM at SBP! :woohoo:

I am also doing my at SBP....you are going to have to let me know how it goes!!! I am soo excited.

[Sarah84]

YAY!!!!!! So today I got my date confirmed!! We are set to go on June 9, 2010 at 10A. I'm so excited!!! We also booked our room..we are staying in Animal Kingdom savannah view for 7 nights!! :lovestruc:love:

YAY! That's great news :banana:

[padisneyfour]

congrats on getting your date and welcome! looking forward to hearing your plans! have fun!:goodvibes

[Boston Disney Bride]

So today I went home to MA and went shopping for my wedding gown with my Mom and sister(MOH). I liked one, but did not buy any today...but it got me to thinking about how the heck I was going to get my dress down there without it getting completely wrinkled/ruined/lost? I was wondering if any of you have any advice on what to do..and how much it would cost to ship it down there. Also, did any of you use Mens Warehouse in Orlando for the Tux's?? Did anyone use Carolyn Allen's? I am trying to decide what to do about this to..I need ALOT of help please! I'm stressing out over the details.

Also, we looked through the list of officiants Disney sent us and were interested in Rev. Randall and Rev. Tim Herring. Has anyone ever used either and what did you think/hear about them??

Thanks!!!

[Chilly]

Brides have shipped their dresses to Carolyn Allen's before and had them steam it. Both they and Mens Warehouse have been used by DIS brides and i've not heard any complaints.

[Boston Disney Bride]

Brides have shipped their dresses to Carolyn Allen's before and had them steam it. Both they and Mens Warehouse have been used by DIS brides and i've not heard any complaints.


Thanks! Do you have any advice on Officiant?

[Chilly]

Thanks! Do you have any advice on Officiant?

I've picked Rev Knox, but I think everyone has liked thier Officiant.

[Boston Disney Bride]

We chose our officiant today! We went with Rev. Tim Herring. We are so psyched about him because he just gave me and DF a great vibe:)

I also chose the colors of our wedding. The girls will be in this brown dress and carry pink flowers. I am choosing to use fake flowers and make the bridesmaid bouquets myself.


The groom and the fathers will be in a khaki tux. They will have pink flower boutonniere.


Now for my hair. I have gone back and forth about whether I want it up, down or half up. Let me know what you think about my pics.

[rebecca_boo]

Congrats on getting your date! I like a lot of those hair styles but for some reason I really like the one that looks like it is half up, it is the one before the one with the bun and pink flowers, sorry kinda confusing haha.

[Chilly]

I really like the one that looks like it is half up, it is the one before the one with the bun and pink flowers, sorry kinda confusing haha.

I like that one as well.

[Boston Disney Bride]

So what are people doing about wedding gowns. Since we can't wear them in the park have people bought 2? One short one (not so weddingish) and one traditional gown? I went and tried some on today and think that I found "the one"! I loved it..but its a little pricey:guilty: Let me know what you guys think!! This one would be the 2nd dress to wear into park.

[sillykaren]

Ooo I really like that short one to wear into the parks!! :)

They're both very similar actually! :) I tried on a very similar dress in DB but thought it was a big too formal for me. I guess I see lace as formal! :rotfl2:

[Boston Disney Bride]

Ooo I really like that short one to wear into the parks!! :)

They're both very similar actually! :) I tried on a very similar dress in DB but thought it was a big too formal for me. I guess I see lace as formal! :rotfl2:

It's funny because I am a very informal girl and thought that I'd never like something that is full of lace..but it was just so beautiful on and I was like I need to have that!! LOL

I'm also in love with the short one, but I am trying to keep the dress on a budget. If I was to get both that would be over 1200. I mean how long do you actually wear it. I think its crazy to spend 1000 on a dress that I'll wear for a few hours. But I love it;)

[Chilly]

They are both really pretty.

[Boston Disney Bride]

So I've been coming up with the list of restaurants I want to make reservations for while we are down there...let me know everyone's input.

Boma
Teppan Edo
Brown Derby
50s Prime Time
and Ohana for character bfast

[Boston Disney Bride]

So I ordered our Guest Bags today, I had them embroidered in our wedding colors!! I'm having so much fun putting the bag together.

Also, I've done some more thinking on my wedding dress, I really don't see spending a ton on the dress since I won't be in it for all that long..also, I have to figure out who I'm using on my hair and book them..

[princess22]

I just wanted to stop in and say hi and everything looks like it is coming along great. Congrats on getting Rev. Tim booked! You two are an adorable couple and I can't wait to hear more about the wedding planning. Your big day will be here before you know it!!!:goodvibes

Both of those dresses are gorgeous!!

And your dining choices sound great! I love Ohanas. Have you been there for dinner before?

[Boston Disney Bride]

YAYYYY! Disney contacted me today and said that they have finished up my LOA and will be passing it along to the coordinators, I should have my person within a week she said :):):) I can't wait to really start planning.


I just wanted to stop in and say hi and everything looks like it is coming along great. Congrats on getting Rev. Tim booked! You two are an adorable couple and I can't wait to hear more about the wedding planning. Your big day will be here before you know it!!!:goodvibes

Both of those dresses are gorgeous!!

And your dining choices sound great! I love Ohanas. Have you been there for dinner before?

Thanks! Welcome. I've had a character breakfast at Ohanas and I loved it..it was just a cool atmosphere.

[pghloveswdw512]

I have lace in my dress, and it's a short one too. I love your choices! They are so pretty and will look beautiful in the SBP setting!

Also, our Escape wedding is January 3rd, and we've booked 4 or 5 of the restaurants on your list! The reservationist highly recommended Boma to us, so I'm really looking forward to that.

I love the bridesmaid dresses too! So cute! I think it's something the girls can wear over and over again.

Good luck with your plans, and I can't wait to read more!

[MyMelody]

Congrats!!!

The hairstyles are really pretty and about the Tux Mens Wearhouse has been great for us!!

Good Luck and have fun planning:goodvibes

[Boston Disney Bride]

Congrats!!!

The hairstyles are really pretty and about the Tux Mens Wearhouse has been great for us!!

Good Luck and have fun planning:goodvibes

I really wanted to go with Mens Warehouse..but they didnt have the tan tux that I wanted the guys to wear. Instead I have to go wtih Carolyn Allens, which I'm a little nervous about..My guests will be arriving on Monday and the Wedding is Wednesday, so I'm hoping Carolyn Allens will be able to come to my hotel room Monday @ 4 to do the adjustments and then bring them back Tuesday afternoon..If anyone has any experience with Carolyn Allens please let me know if my timeline is legit.

[jessesgirl-080708]

congrats!!

The first dress you posted was the dress I wore, so if you want to see pics of it in "action" my TR is full of them.

Look out for Alfred Angelo deals, we ended up getting $100 off. It was super comfy and didn't get too hot, I ended up adding a crinnie to it also!

[Boston Disney Bride]

I got my DISNEY COORDINATOR!!!!!!!:banana::banana::banana: Her name is Tanis..so PLEASE if you had her give me all the feedback! She seemed really nice and helpful...unfortunalty I missed her call but her voicemail seemed sweet. I'm just super psyched to start planning for real now!!!!!

I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to do the night before my wedding. I know that my mom and sister(MOH) are going to be spending the night with me..I just havent decided if I want to get a new room for all of us or kick DF out of my room and put him in a room with his parent's and have my family with me in our room...What did other people do??

[Boston Disney Bride]

So I got the bags I ordered from online a few days ago. I ordered them in Brown and Pink which are my wedding colors. I am mostly satisfied with them, they only cost me $14.95 with free embroidery, but will be adding a Rhinestone Mickey to all of the bags. I got bags that said "Best Lady" (DF is really close with his sister and wanted her to be his best man), Maid of Honor, Parent's of the groom x 2 because they are divorced, and Parents of the bride. I have a flower girl who will be almost 2 by the wedding so I figured I'd personalize her bag and I ordered her a completely different bag. I emailed ALOT of companies asking for donations or coupons to help lower the costs, I thought I would get a laugh in the face and these companies would tell me to jump off a bridge, but I got the complete opposite. I have gotten a ton of free coupon vouchers for a lot of products. So enough ranting, in all the bags I plan on putting the following:

-SunScreen packets ( I got about 15,000 free packets from the Skin Cancer foundation. I emailed them asking them for any samples they could provide me for my guests, and I got home the NEXT DAY and there were three huge boxes full of packets, its a great way to save money by emailing companies.)

-Shout wipes (again got free coupons from this company)
- Bandaids with Disney Characters
-Tampons for the girls bags( they mailed me 5 free coupons)
- Kleenex packets (mailed me coupons)
- Gum ( I am getting a ton of free gum coupons)
- lint roller
- wet ones
- Disney playing cards
- chapstick
- snacks and water ( we will buy this once we are down there)
- A welcome folder that includes, hidden mickey pamphlet, Did you know facts, intineraries, park maps, welcome letter
-Window clings we made for everybody's resort window
-Vera Bradley Clutch for the MOH, MOB, and Best lady. They match the wedding colors and I thought they'd love them.
-disney pens
-disney tin filled with advil, tylenol, immodium, neosporin
- disney notebook

The flower girls bag is a little different:
- princess crayons
- personalized minnie mouse bathrobe
- autograph book
- disney pen
- disney notebook
- Vera bradley mini bag
- bibsters, snack cup, zoo pals platicware (things for mommy)
- wet ones
- disney coloring books with stickers
- disney mini book

this is the flower girls bag that I ordered, it is a cinch top backpack. above minnie will say flower girl and below will say her name


this is the flower girls goodies


This is the adult bag. I have not bought all the goodies yet, so this is what I have so far.

[Boston Disney Bride]

So I did these a while ago, but just getting around to posting. I wanted a unique way to ask my flower girl, MOH, and Best lady to be in our wedding, so I made each of them one of these and made the envelope too.



I love Sunday's. I sit on the couch and do crafty wedding things while watching Football with DF. I'm making the window clings tonight, so we'll see how those turn out and I'll post soon :)! Happy Sunday:rotfl::rotfl:

[pezaddict231]

great job on the gift bags, they look great! And what a good idea to email the companies to ask for coupons! I'd go with probably making DF stay with someone else if he can. This way you can save the money for the extra room for the honeymoon. I think we're just going to stay together. We already live together so it seems silly to stay in separate rooms for that one night. Although I do think it would be fun the night before to just be with family or friends.

[pezaddict231]

the cards are so cute! And I can't wait to see the window clings!

[Boston Disney Bride]

the cards are so cute! And I can't wait to see the window clings!

Thanks, your so sweet! I'm just finishing up the window cling...they should be up later tonight. I am also making personalized Hidden Mickey Pamphlets for everyone, I will include where the hidden mickeys are in everyone's hotel that they are staying in. Also, I have to make the bags that will hold the rose petals for our staged exit :) Busy busy sunday :) GO PATRIOTS

[girli565]

The kids stuff is adorable. I'm in the same dilemma, I have a ton of stuff for the kids bags but hardly anything for the adult bags.

[Boston Disney Bride]

The kids stuff is adorable. I'm in the same dilemma, I have a ton of stuff for the kids bags but hardly anything for the adult bags.


Please tell me how you are getting your bags down there?? I am panicking about how we are going to get all of this stuff to DW??:confused3:confused3

[girli565]

Please tell me how you are getting your bags down there?? I am panicking about how we are going to get all of this stuff to DW??:confused3:confused3
I live in Miami so we're driving up in two cars, mine and DF's cars. The bags will be assembled already and packed in a box in one of the cars, probably Dannys because he has the hatchback and more space.

We're not taking much up, the dress, his suit, luggage and the welcome bags.

[Boston Disney Bride]

I live in Miami so we're driving up in two cars, mine and DF's cars. The bags will be assembled already and packed in a box in one of the cars, probably Dannys because he has the hatchback and more space.

We're not taking much up, the dress, his suit, luggage and the welcome bags.

UHhhh...that is what everyone is saying that I'm asking.:headache::headache: I live in NY so obviously I cannot fly with them...I was thinking about UPSing them down there but I think that might cost us an arm and a leg..and I don't know if Disney will accept packages for us..:confused3

[Boston Disney Bride]

7 months till our wedding!!!!!!!:banana::banana::banana::banana::ban ana::banana:: I guess you don't realize as your going along, how fast everything comes. I want my day to come so bad, but then what will I have to plan anymore? Double edge sword.:rotfl2:

[Boston Disney Bride]

Nothing really new to update..tonight, I'll be looking for more possible hairstyles and researching all the possible vendors to come and do my hair down there..i really don't know who to go with

[jspahn]

UHhhh...that is what everyone is saying that I'm asking.:headache::headache: I live in NY so obviously I cannot fly with them...I was thinking about UPSing them down there but I think that might cost us an arm and a leg..and I don't know if Disney will accept packages for us..:confused3

You can definitely ship stuff ahead of time. You can ship it right to your resort and they will hold it till you check in. :thumbsup2

Your welcome bags are really coming along! What a great job you've done. And I really like the cards you made to ask you girls to be in your wedding. VERY Cute!

[Boston Disney Bride]

indecisive mind...Ahh!! I am having second thoughts on SBP. I am so worried that because we are getting married in June that the weather may force us inside...so I emailed my coordinator and the WP is still available....what to do, what to do...:confused::confused:

[Boston Disney Bride]

Thanks to someone on the boards, I think it was (jessesgirl-080708, THANKS!!), I was able to get a good idea of what I wanted to do for door hangers for everyone. I really liked her idea of something simple, yet fun, so I tried it out and loved them. The one for DF and my room is reversible. (one side says we're getting married, the other says just married.)

[Boston Disney Bride]

So today in the mail I got a package!! YAY..it was my rhinestones and transfer paper from MPress :) So tonight I figured I'd try and make the first one...I think it came out pretty good, but definitely some room for improvement. Within the next few weeks I'll be making more and posting more pics..but here's one for now.

[pezaddict231]

Love the door hangers, so cute. The tank top turned out great! I haven't gotten around to ordering the stuff yet, trying to figure out how many I need. Looking forward to seeing more.

[Boston Disney Bride]

I have been giving it some thought about who to book to do my hair the day of. I have heard so many mixed feelings on all of the people I was planning on. So I'm really going to need feedback....

Patricia Le Jeune
or
Lisa P

I don't really know of any one else, suggestions welcome please!!!!!!

[jspahn]

Your door hangers came out great! Very cute!!

For hair, I had Ana from Beute Speciale and she was awesome!!! My hair did not budge the entire day - even after dancing, and the heat and humidity, my hair still looked perfect at the end of the wedding. The curls stayed (which NEVER happens with my hair) - our photographers even commented on how my hair looks the perfect in every picture.

[Chilly]

Great work on all your projects and getting free stuff.

[honey2741]

http://www.thecustomdresses.com/catalog/product/gallery/id/101/image/256/
Front http://72.232.198.18/manufcols/alfredangelo/2009allcols/zoom/1816.jpg Back http://72.232.198.18/manufcols/alfredangelo/2009allcols/zoom/1816-BK-A.jpg
http://72.232.198.18/manufcols/alfredangelo/2009allcols/zoom/2005.jpg

Beautiful! Who are the makers of these dresses?

[honey2741]

I got my DISNEY COORDINATOR!!!!!!!:banana::banana::banana: Her name is Tanis..so PLEASE if you had her give me all the feedback! She seemed really nice and helpful...unfortunalty I missed her call but her voicemail seemed sweet. I'm just super psyched to start planning for real now!!!!!



Tanis ROCKS! I had her when planning my Escape. She is prompt in communicating and if it takes her a little while to find out something she at least lets you know. The best way to communicate with her is via email. Congrats!

[Sarah84]

The doory hangers look fab as does the rhinstone top :)

[pghloveswdw512]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your door hangers! I am definitely going to have to make something like that for us. What a cute idea!

I know our families won't go for it, but DF and I can definitely do something like that! You are so crafty! :thumbsup2

[Boston Disney Bride]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your door hangers! I am definitely going to have to make something like that for us. What a cute idea!

I know our families won't go for it, but DF and I can definitely do something like that! You are so crafty! :thumbsup2

Thanks, your so sweet! I have a great time making this stuff, once my wedding has come and gone, I don't know what I'll do with my free time.:confused3

The doory hangers look fab as does the rhinstone top :)

I was excited to see how the first tank top came out, tonight I'm making a "Just Married" in the disney font :) And since DF obviously wont wear Rhinestones, I ordered his favorite NFL team shirt and personalized the back to say groom.

Tanis ROCKS! I had her when planning my Escape. She is prompt in communicating and if it takes her a little while to find out something she at least lets you know. The best way to communicate with her is via email. Congrats!

Tanis is great! We have a call with her next Friday to discuss my million questions that I have for her. She was a little slow to get back to my emails at first, but it was because she was bogged down with weddings.

Oh and the dresses are all Alfred Angelo

Love the door hangers, so cute. The tank top turned out great! I haven't gotten around to ordering the stuff yet, trying to figure out how many I need. Looking forward to seeing more.

Check back tomorrow, more pictures should be up. I have to go buy more tank tops at American Eagle tonight ;) I just bought a bunch to begin with, I chose a really small size rhinestone, and I didnt think I'd like the way they look, but I do and I'm glad I chose that size

Your door hangers came out great! Very cute!!

For hair, I had Ana from Beute Speciale and she was awesome!!! My hair did not budge the entire day - even after dancing, and the heat and humidity, my hair still looked perfect at the end of the wedding. The curls stayed (which NEVER happens with my hair) - our photographers even commented on how my hair looks the perfect in every picture.

If you don't mind me asking how much did she charge you? And does she charge extra for early, early morning hair appts? I need someone at like 5am:eek::eek: It pains me just to say that since I'm not a morning person.

Great work on all your projects and getting free stuff.

Free Stuff ROCKS!! I've gotten so much its unbelievable. :laughing::laughing:

[Sarah84]

I was excited to see how the first tank top came out, tonight I'm making a "Just Married" in the disney font :) And since DF obviously wont wear Rhinestones, I ordered his favorite NFL team shirt and personalized the back to say groom.

I was looking at the rhinestone transfers on ebay myself, deffiently need to get some they are a great idea.
Ooh thats a great thing, getting groom on a sports shirt :)

[sillykaren]

So you put together small rhinestones yourself to make that tank top?! :worship: That is amaaaazing! Did you have something to copy as far as the font goes? I'm dying to have a Bride shirt in Disney font! Do you think you saved money as opposed to ordering from the seller on Etsy? I'm such a sucker for rhinestones! :goodvibes

[acwinsett]

Ooooohhhh . . . your tank top turned out PRETTY!!!

[Boston Disney Bride]

Ooooohhhh . . . your tank top turned out PRETTY!!!

Thank you!!! It is a bit tedious but definitely worth it! I'm happy with the results! Thank you so much for helping me out!!! I owe you a hugggggge THANKSSS!!! :)

So you put together small rhinestones yourself to make that tank top?! :worship: That is amaaaazing! Did you have something to copy as far as the font goes? I'm dying to have a Bride shirt in Disney font! Do you think you saved money as opposed to ordering from the seller on Etsy? I'm such a sucker for rhinestones! :goodvibes

I definitely saved money...ETSY charges you so much for the tank tops with the the word Bride on it and just the transfers. I ordered through http://www.fbcdesigns.com/....bought the tank tops on sale at American Eagle..saved tons of money...I got 15 transfer sheets and two different color rhinestones..I probably spent $20 on materials and will be able to make a bunch of shirts with the materials. I am planning on making (all in disney font) Just Married, Best Lady, Maid of Honor, and Flower Girl. If I have extras I will make more for me :). For the waltograph font, I just printed it out from my computer in mirror image and traced it with rhinestones. ( I suggest if you do this, get a really good pair of tweezers..I got 2mm stones which are really small, and annoying to work with, but I wouldnt have changed the size of them). This is reallllly a time consuming DIY craft, but I really enjoyed it...I just put the tv on Grey's and made one in an hour :goodvibes. Hope that helps, if you need more info let me know, I asked someone else for there knowledge(acwinsett), so you can ask me all you want:laughing::laughing:

I was looking at the rhinestone transfers on ebay myself, deffiently need to get some they are a great idea.
Ooh thats a great thing, getting groom on a sports shirt :)

I didn't but the transfers thru ebay, I'm not sure if you are buying transfers people made you or just the rhinestones, I used http://www.fbcdesigns.com/...really cheap and quick shipping. Hope that helps!!:banana:

[Boston Disney Bride]

I am working on the Just Married Tank right now, but needed a break, it takes soooo much concentration to make one of these things..I post the pics tonight, I promise:goodvibes:goodvibes

[Boston Disney Bride]

x

[sillykaren]

So I just finished the second tank. It says "Just Married"
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/IMG_0376.jpg

I don't like it as much as the first one I made but overall I'm happy with it.Here's the other one
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/IMG_0378.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/IMG_0377.jpg

If I pay you will you do mine! :P They look so good! Color me green with envy!! :thumbsup2 :worship:

[Boston Disney Bride]

If I pay you will you do mine! :P They look so good! Color me green with envy!! :thumbsup2 :worship:


haha!!! I was thinking of how I should sell them to DisBrides for cheaper than on ETSY and take away all their business..:rotfl::rotfl:

But thank you for the compliments, I am happy with them. I have to go get more tank tops to make more:rolleyes:

[Chilly]

They look great, just been doing mine

[Boston Disney Bride]

x

[Chilly]

Your garter is sooooo cute. Love the dress as well.

[sillykaren]

So I've been busy this morning buying up some things I've seen but hadn't ordered yet!
Here's the dress I ordered for the rehearsal dinner. I thought it was cute, reminds me of minnie mouse..I couldn't get a picture so here's the website
http://www.camdendrive.com/attractive-short-red-polka-dot-dress-n2101.html

Here is the DF's shirt that I ordered
the front
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/johnshirtfront.jpg
The back
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/johnshirtback.jpg

I ordered these cufflinks for him
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/cufflinks.jpg

My garter belt
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/garter.jpg

That garter is ADORABLE! I LOVE it!!!

And that shirt idea is perfect! DF is a huuuge huge Lakers fan! What website did you get that off of? I wonder if there is an NBA one!

AAAAND your dress is so cute! It's very "classy Minnie" esque, if you will! I'm kind of hyper this morning, if you hadn't noticed!:rotfl: Sorry!

[Boston Disney Bride]

That garter is ADORABLE! I LOVE it!!!

And that shirt idea is perfect! DF is a huuuge huge Lakers fan! What website did you get that off of? I wonder if there is an NBA one!

AAAAND your dress is so cute! It's very "classy Minnie" esque, if you will! I'm kind of hyper this morning, if you hadn't noticed!:rotfl: Sorry!


HAHA! I'm hyper too...I went a little online shopping nuts this morning. Anyways I went ahead and googled to see if they had NBA laker shirts and they do!! Here is the link http://store.nba.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3222873

You get to choose the color of the Tshirt, the logo on the front and then instead of a logo on the back Customize the name on the back. I choose #9 because our wedding is on June 9. But you can choose whatever number you want. Hope that helps!!

IF you order it use this discount coupon code I found for you CPNCBNZ7

[sillykaren]

HAHA! I'm hyper too...I went a little online shopping nuts this morning. Anyways I went ahead and googled to see if they had NBA laker shirts and they do!! Here is the link http://store.nba.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3222873

You get to choose the color of the Tshirt, the logo on the front and then instead of a logo on the back Customize the name on the back. I choose #9 because our wedding is on June 9. But you can choose whatever number you want. Hope that helps!!

IF you order it use this discount coupon code I found for you CPNCBNZ7

You beat me to it, sheesh you're fast! Thank you SO SO much, that is AWESOME! I showed DF and he thought it was a great idea! :love: It stinks that every single thing makes the price go up! Grrrr!

I really like the idea that it's custom though! You should add something to your Bride and Just Married shirts to make them custom for you so they're special! :goodvibes

Okay back to the :laundy:!

[weedee]

So I've been busy this morning buying up some things I've seen but hadn't ordered yet!
Here's the dress I ordered for the rehearsal dinner. I thought it was cute, reminds me of minnie mouse..I couldn't get a picture so here's the website
http://www.camdendrive.com/attractive-short-red-polka-dot-dress-n2101.html

Here is the DF's shirt that I ordered
the front
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/johnshirtfront.jpg
The back
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/johnshirtback.jpg

I ordered these cufflinks for him
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/cufflinks.jpg

My garter belt
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/garter.jpg

That garter belt is SO cute. What a great idea with the shirt!

[Sarah84]

Oh how cute is that garter, and lovely dress. That website has some very pretty dresses on :)
The tshirt & cufflinks look great too.

[pezaddict231]

The new shirt looks great! I have to get moving and order those rhinestones.

The dress is really cute. Great idea on the Groom's shirt, I'm sure your DF will love it. Also really like the cufflinks and garter!

[pghloveswdw512]

The garter is so cute! If I didn't already have 2 garters that my mom made (one Steelers and one that has both University of Florida and Penn State fabrics), I would definitely get one of those.

Where did you get it?

[Boston Disney Bride]

The garter is so cute! If I didn't already have 2 garters that my mom made (one Steelers and one that has both University of Florida and Penn State fabrics), I would definitely get one of those.

Where did you get it?

I ordered it from ETSY. It was only $13 so I figured why not. I thought it was cute. And I know that we are not having the traditional bouquet toss or garter toss, so I know I get to keep it:lmao:

[pghloveswdw512]

I ordered it from ETSY. It was only $13 so I figured why not. I thought it was cute. And I know that we are not having the traditional bouquet toss or garter toss, so I know I get to keep it:lmao:

We aren't doing that either! $13 is a steal for that! Very cute.

[Boston Disney Bride]

OK so I really need some advice...what did everyone do about nails?? If you went to the GF spa how much did they charge you for just a french manicure? I'm trying to figure out if its worth doing it down there??

[Pirate's Princess]

Hey Jess! Just catching up! I love the tank tops you made. Very nice.

The dress and garter are super cute.

And I love the Giants t-shirt and cufflinks. GO GIANTS!

[HMC8982]

Hi! Another June wedding here! I'll be counting down with you! I've enjoyed reading your PJ. I love the dress you've picked out! It is gorgeous. I also really like the tank top idea. I think I want to make some of those now! However, what do you do for a groom who doesn't like Rhinestones or NFL?? lol

Congrats on the wedding!!! :-)

[weedee]

Just saw your post in Sarah PJ! Yay my Disney bff is behind with me! :yay: hahaha

I'm hoping to go look at dresses during Thanksgiving break and during xmas break as well. Hopefully I can find something in the next couple months!

That's a really good question about the manicure and I'd be interested to hear opinions on it. I think I might just do mine before I go down to make one less thing that needs to be done there...but then I'll have to be extra careful to not mess it up!

[Boston Disney Bride]

Just saw your post in Sarah PJ! Yay my Disney bff is behind with me! :yay: hahaha

I'm hoping to go look at dresses during Thanksgiving break and during xmas break as well. Hopefully I can find something in the next couple months!

That's a really good question about the manicure and I'd be interested to hear opinions on it. I think I might just do mine before I go down to make one less thing that needs to be done there...but then I'll have to be extra careful to not mess it up!

By the way..you are 200 days out!!!!! :cheer2::cheer2: After I posted that, I was thinking that I would just have my sister give me a french manicure. She doesn't know it yet, but she better get practicing..:laughing:

I love Alfred Angelo dresses, but I don't know if I want to spend $600 for a dress that I will only be wearing for a few hours...We'll see.

[Boston Disney Bride]

Hi! Another June wedding here! I'll be counting down with you! I've enjoyed reading your PJ. I love the dress you've picked out! It is gorgeous. I also really like the tank top idea. I think I want to make some of those now! However, what do you do for a groom who doesn't like Rhinestones or NFL?? lol

Congrats on the wedding!!! :-)

YAY!! June bride, how did I miss that??? ;)Hmm.....does he like any sports?? Because you can customize NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL. Ummm, I don't know what else to do, it took me a while to come up with the Groom shirt idea. I'll brainstorm for you though!! Congrats on your engagement as well!!

[Boston Disney Bride]

Thanks to DisBride, jspahn, I was able to create the window clings that I loved so much. I just loved the idea of including them in the welcome folder, and thought our guests would get a kick out of it. We are only have 12 guests, a total of 5 rooms, so I didn't have to make too many:goodvibes But here is our design. We are going to cut each one out so they can put them where they want in the window. Sorry its a bad pic, I cant take a better one, becuase I'd have to peel off the sticky part to do that. Ours will say "We're Getting Married in Disney", "We're here to say "I Do" Then the Mickey's say Bride and Groom.

[sillykaren]

Thanks to DisBride, jspahn, I was able to create the window clings that I loved so much. I just loved the idea of including them in the welcome folder, and thought our guests would get a kick out of it. We are only have 12 guests, a total of 5 rooms, so I didn't have to make too many:goodvibes But here is our design. We are going to cut each one out so they can put them where they want in the window. Sorry its a bad pic, I cant take a better one, becuase I'd have to peel off the sticky part to do that. Ours will say "We're Getting Married in Disney", "We're here to say "I Do" Then the Mickey's say Bride and Groom.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/IMG_0379.jpg

This is the image flipped
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/Weregettingmarrieddecal.jpg

Those turned out sooo cute!! :) :goodvibes

[Chilly]

Great work on the window clings

[jspahn]

YAY for window clings - they came out great!

Nails - I went to a salon offsite because it was so expensive on property. I want to say a basic mani and pedi at the place we went to was $30 but I am not entirely sure sicne I didnt so the basic one. The place we went to was maybe 15 min away. Will you have a rental car?

[hollybearsmom]

So I got the bags I ordered from online a few days ago. I ordered them in Brown and Pink which are my wedding colors. I am mostly satisfied with them, they only cost me $14.95 with free embroidery, but will be adding a Rhinestone Mickey to all of the bags. I got bags that said "Best Lady" (DF is really close with his sister and wanted her to be his best man), Maid of Honor, Parent's of the groom x 2 because they are divorced, and Parents of the bride. I have a flower girl who will be almost 2 by the wedding so I figured I'd personalize her bag and I ordered her a completely different bag. I emailed ALOT of companies asking for donations or coupons to help lower the costs, I thought I would get a laugh in the face and these companies would tell me to jump off a bridge, but I got the complete opposite. I have gotten a ton of free coupon vouchers for a lot of products. So enough ranting, in all the bags I plan on putting the following:

-SunScreen packets ( I got about 15,000 free packets from the Skin Cancer foundation. I emailed them asking them for any samples they could provide me for my guests, and I got home the NEXT DAY and there were three huge boxes full of packets, its a great way to save money by emailing companies.)

-Shout wipes (again got free coupons from this company)
- Bandaids with Disney Characters
-Tampons for the girls bags( they mailed me 5 free coupons)
- Kleenex packets (mailed me coupons)
- Gum ( I am getting a ton of free gum coupons)
- lint roller
- wet ones
- Disney playing cards
- chapstick
- snacks and water ( we will buy this once we are down there)
- A welcome folder that includes, hidden mickey pamphlet, Did you know facts, intineraries, park maps, welcome letter
-Window clings we made for everybody's resort window
-Vera Bradley Clutch for the MOH, MOB, and Best lady. They match the wedding colors and I thought they'd love them.
-disney pens
-disney tin filled with advil, tylenol, immodium, neosporin
- disney notebook

The flower girls bag is a little different:
- princess crayons
- personalized minnie mouse bathrobe
- autograph book
- disney pen
- disney notebook
- Vera bradley mini bag
- bibsters, snack cup, zoo pals platicware (things for mommy)
- wet ones
- disney coloring books with stickers
- disney mini book

this is the flower girls bag that I ordered, it is a cinch top backpack. above minnie will say flower girl and below will say her name
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/flowergirlbag.jpg


this is the flower girls goodies
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/IMG_0359.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/IMG_0361.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/IMG_0362.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/IMG_0364.jpg

This is the adult bag. I have not bought all the goodies yet, so this is what I have so far.
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/IMG_0357.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/IMG_0356.jpg

These bags are great! I see a lot of Target items, where else have you found these little gifts?

[Boston Disney Bride]

YAY for window clings - they came out great!

Nails - I went to a salon offsite because it was so expensive on property. I want to say a basic mani and pedi at the place we went to was $30 but I am not entirely sure sicne I didnt so the basic one. The place we went to was maybe 15 min away. Will you have a rental car?

No, unfortunately no rental car. I may just have my mom or sister paint them..way cheaper

[girli565]

How early are you getting there before your wedding? I'm planning on doing mine Friday, I leave Miami on Saturday, I'm just painting them pink, no french because I can fix chips with the pink nail polish on my own but I can't fix the white.

[Boston Disney Bride]

How early are you getting there before your wedding? I'm planning on doing mine Friday, I leave Miami on Saturday, I'm just painting them pink, no french because I can fix chips with the pink nail polish on my own but I can't fix the white.

I arrive at Disney on Sunday and get married on Wednesday, so I don't really want to get them done before I leave..but gf spa is TOO expensive so I'm going to have my sister paint them I think, save money(which is always great!)

[shippedtosea]

hey! I love your garter and your DF's t-shirt! Thats so cute. Where did you get the garter if you don't mind me asking? The window clings are really cute also! great job.

[Boston Disney Bride]

hey! I love your garter and your DF's t-shirt! Thats so cute. Where did you get the garter if you don't mind me asking? The window clings are really cute also! great job.

I got the garter on etsy, I was only 13 dollars!!

[Boston Disney Bride]

YAY!! I'm going to be an Auntie again!!!! My sister just told me..I sooooo PSYCHED!!!!! The planning side of me was like oh crap..I gotta find a maternity dress in brown to match my colors..LOL Please if you know of any websites or designers who make maternity dresses let me know!!!:cutie:

[girli565]

YAY!! I'm going to be an Auntie again!!!! My sister just told me..I sooooo PSYCHED!!!!! The planning side of me was like oh crap..I gotta find a maternity dress in brown to match my colors..LOL Please if you know of any websites or designers who make maternity dresses let me know!!!:cutie:
Alfred Angelo has maternity dresses.

[sillykaren]

YAY!! I'm going to be an Auntie again!!!! My sister just told me..I sooooo PSYCHED!!!!! The planning side of me was like oh crap..I gotta find a maternity dress in brown to match my colors..LOL Please if you know of any websites or designers who make maternity dresses let me know!!!:cutie:

CONGRATS! I :love: being an aunt!! I know that AA does like girli said, and I'm sure DB does. I would look on designer websites. Like 2Be and Jasmine. Then see if you can find one on ebay! :goodvibes

[Boston Disney Bride]

Alfred Angelo has maternity dresses.

Ok, I see that they do have a few maternity dressses, but how do you order them, there is no option on Alfred Angelo website to order Maternity.:confused3:confused3

[sillykaren]

Ok, I see that they do have a few maternity dressses, but how do you order them, there is no option on Alfred Angelo website to order Maternity.:confused3:confused3

It might be one of the more specialty things you have go into the store to order? :confused3

[Boston Disney Bride]

These bags are great! I see a lot of Target items, where else have you found these little gifts?

Most of it is from Target. I ordered the adult bags from parrottcanvas.com. I ordered the flower girls bag thru ebay. I have been looking all over ebay for fun things as well as Christmas tree shop. I also got the girls clutch bags from verabradley.com.

[jessesgirl-080708]

hahaha... I guess we have similar dress taste.

My sister was 8 months pregnant at our wedding and she wore the Alfred Angelo maternity dress. We just added a sash around the middle. All in my TR if you need pics!;)


I'll send you the info on the pomanders soon:goodvibes

[Boston Disney Bride]

hahaha... I guess we have similar dress taste.

My sister was 8 months pregnant at our wedding and she wore the Alfred Angelo maternity dress. We just added a sash around the middle. All in my TR if you need pics!;)


I'll send you the info on the pomanders soon:goodvibes


I love the dress your sister wore..Im thinking of having my sister ( who will also be 8 months) order that dress in brown with a pink sash.. I think that would look pretty..how did she order it? Did you have to go into a store and order it..or can you order it online?


I look forward to hearing how to make the pomander :yay:

[HMC8982]

YAY!! June bride, how did I miss that??? ;)Hmm.....does he like any sports?? Because you can customize NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL. Ummm, I don't know what else to do, it took me a while to come up with the Groom shirt idea. I'll brainstorm for you though!! Congrats on your engagement as well!!

lol.. I don't know.. it's kinda weird. He's not huge into sports. I'm a huge Colts fan and I think I get more excited about it than he does. I'm sure there's something we could do. Oh well!


I love those window clings! How did you make those?

Congrats on being an aunt as well! I have 4 niece's... it's so much fun!

[Boston Disney Bride]

Other than the website Impressions, does anyone know how I can make the Disney Mickey Head programs??? I do not have a cricut...and cannot cut in a straight line, so cutting out mickey heads myself is out...I need helpppp

[Boston Disney Bride]

Does anyone have a cricut on here that would be willing to help me and cut some mickey heads for me..I'd be willing to payyyy!!:lovestruc

PM me if you are able to help me pleeeeease

[CinderelliT]

Just read your pj and wanted to say Congratulations! Everything looks great so far! Love the tanks, clings, cards, and bags. You are super talented and crafty. I may have to put you to work! :rotfl:

I have a blank mickey head template somewhere that might help you out, but I can't find it at the moment. I'll look some more and post it later if I find it.

[Boston Disney Bride]

Just read your pj and wanted to say Congratulations! Everything looks great so far! Love the tanks, clings, cards, and bags. You are super talented and crafty. I may have to put you to work! :rotfl:

I have a blank mickey head template somewhere that might help you out, but I can't find it at the moment. I'll look some more and post it later if I find it.

Thank you that would be a huge help!! I just finished reading your pj and might steal some of your amazinggg ideas!

[ZipADeeEm]

You totally inspired me to make some rhinestone tees! Yeah!! :rotfl:

[Boston Disney Bride]

I caved...I bought a cricut..I have no idea how to use it...I should get it in the mail in a few days. I bought it on ebay for $198...don't even know if thats a great deal or not? I have mixed feelings on this machine...I'll let you know if it was worth it

[Boston Disney Bride]

YAY!! I have a call set up with my coordinator to discuss some questions that I have!!! Hopefully I get all those answered

[pezaddict231]

I caved...I bought a cricut..I have no idea how to use it...I should get it in the mail in a few days. I bought it on ebay for $198...don't even know if thats a great deal or not? I have mixed feelings on this machine...I'll let you know if it was worth it

Congrats! The cricut is awesome! And $198 is a really good deal. I think I paid around $250 for mine a few months ago but it came with a few cartridges that I really didn't need. It is a little confusing at first, but just follow the instructions and you'll be fine and it cuts everything out like magic! Not sure if you're into scrapbooking or not but it seems like it would be great for that and you wouldn't have to buy those expensive 3-d stickers anymore. Those are the only kinds of stickers I like, so a big cost savings for me. ;) Even my friends who are not into any kinds of crafts thought it was a really awesome machine.

For the Mickey Heads, you'll need the Mickey and Friends cartridge, but you can find that for cheap on ebay, I want to say less than $25.

Hope they answer all your questions on your call!

[Boston Disney Bride]

Congrats! The cricut is awesome! And $198 is a really good deal. I think I paid around $250 for mine a few months ago but it came with a few cartridges that I really didn't need. It is a little confusing at first, but just follow the instructions and you'll be fine and it cuts everything out like magic! Not sure if you're into scrapbooking or not but it seems like it would be great for that and you wouldn't have to buy those expensive 3-d stickers anymore. Those are the only kinds of stickers I like, so a big cost savings for me. ;) Even my friends who are not into any kinds of crafts thought it was a really awesome machine.

For the Mickey Heads, you'll need the Mickey and Friends cartridge, but you can find that for cheap on ebay, I want to say less than $25.

Hope they answer all your questions on your call!


Thanks, your sooo helpful!! I am currently bidding on Mickey and Friends. I may be bothering you once I get it with a TON of questions:littleangel: hope you dont mind

[pezaddict231]

Yay! I hope you get it! If you don't win this one, they seem to have a lot of listing for cartridges, so don't give up. Absolutely, I don't mind at all, just hope I'll be able to answer some of them. I've only used mine twice so far, and both times I have the instructions right in front of me, lol. It really isn't too bad though, you'll see what I mean.

[Boston Disney Bride]

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[Boston Disney Bride]

200 days till my wedding!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sillykaren]

So I originally wanted to print the save the dates on Blank Room Keys that Disney gives you upon check in...but I must have contacted 10 people in disney and none would send me blank keys, so I had to go with PLAN B...Vistaprint. Here is the proof of what they will look like ( I got 25 magnets for 8 dollars, no too bad). I made the design myself and then just uploaded it to vista.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/savethedate.jpg

200 days till my wedding!!!!!!!!!!!!

:woohoo: :cheer2: :yay:

YAAAYYYY!!!!

Those are AWESOME Save the Dates, great job! :thumbsup2

[pezaddict231]

The Save the Dates are really cute and that's a great price!

[Boston Disney Bride]

So I finally got around to emailing Beaute Speciale. I hope that I made the right choice....I emailed them probably 20 pictures for inspiration:rotfl::rotfl: I have them coming at 6am:sad2: which is soo early for meee..but I figure I won't sleep the night before anyways. I'm under the 200 day mark now so I need to kick it into gear

[Chilly]

Great work on the STDs.

[Boston Disney Bride]

Yay for good mail!!! We received our signed contract back!! Also the rehearsal dinner dress I bought came today so I'll have to try that on and post pics.

[TimeforMe]

The save the dates are cute. :thumbsup2Make sure you change the spelling of WORLD. You have the letters transposed.

[Boston Disney Bride]

The save the dates are cute. :thumbsup2Make sure you change the spelling of WORLD. You have the letters transposed.

I could shoot myself in the foot right now :headache::headache::headache::headache::headache: My df and I pre read this and neither one of us saw that..TOOOOO LATE..well good thing they are just going to our families...where were you on Saturday morning?? I could have used you:rotfl: Obviously, DF and I need a refresher course on reading.

[Boston Disney Bride]

Yay! I put in order in with Cards and Pockets for our invitations. I can't wait to get started on these...and before I print the invitations out...I'll be sure to triple check all the words. :lmao::lmao:I'm seriously a dummy sometimes.

[girli565]

Very cute save the dates!!

[TimeforMe]

Awww, I'm sorry:upsidedow I'm sure no one else will even notice. It's a habit of mine since I do it for a living.

[Boston Disney Bride]

Awww, I'm sorry:upsidedow I'm sure no one else will even notice. It's a habit of mine since I do it for a living.

No need to apologize..LOL I need to thank you! We would have sent these out to our guests having no idea...at least now we can warn them:lmao::lmao: (I will never live this down from either of our families)

[Boston Disney Bride]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My cricut came today!!! I've been playing around with it, in between baking pies and preparing for thanksgiving!! This machine is SOO much fun :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:Love Love Love it!! Now I'm going to try and position my text correctly. Have a nice THANKSGIVING LADIES & the few men in here.


p.s. so excited to be off my diet for one day tomorrow :thumbsup2

[pezaddict231]

Yay, you got it! Isn't it the most awesome thing? It's like magic how it cuts things out! Good luck with the text, after you cut out the Mickey head, keep the full sheet (after you take the Mickey head out) and you'll have your template. Then you can print the text and see if it ends up in the lines!

Have a happy thanksgiving and lots of good eating!

[Boston Disney Bride]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!! Be sure to take a day off from your diets (I know I will be)!! ENJOYYYYYY:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[Boston Disney Bride]

Hey Girls! I need your help...if you are getting married in December and want to help me out let me know! I am looking to get 6 blank room keys for a DIY project that I have in my head. I've contacted everyone in Disney and no one is willing to mail me them. When you check in and tell the front desk that you need them they will give you them but I am not going to Disney before my wedding. So I need a Dec Bride to get them for me and then I'd pay for postage to get them to me...PLEASEE Help me!:flower3:

[Boston Disney Bride]

***deleting

[pezaddict231]

that's so cute! Great job!

[Boston Disney Bride]

So when I first got engaged, after all the excitement I thought to myself, darn, now I have to diet. Well I started weight watchers 2 weeks after becomming engaged which was at the end of September. I thought that it would take me at least 6 months to lose the weight I wanted which was around 15lbs.....well 2 months into and I reached my goal weight this morning. So I've set a new goal for myself...I'm only 5'4 and right now I weigh 115..so now I'm going to try and go for 110lbs, which is what I was before the freshman 15..so we'll see.


I should have been excited about reaching goal weight but my first thought was, now I have to maintain this weight for 6 more months :confused3

[Boston Disney Bride]

To DO:

Welcome bags:
-ponchos
-sewing kits
-food/snacks/water
-Bare Necessities bag
- welcome folder (welcome letter, itinerary, maps, fun facts about Jess and John, Fun facts about Disney, Hidden Mickey pamphlet)



Wedding:
-Marriage Licence
-Mickey Program Fans
-Officiant Script/vows
-Finalize Music selection
-Floral (my bouquet and rose petals for aisle)
-Mickey pomander for flower girl
- Silk bouquets for bridemaids
- Figure out limo schedule
- Decide on reception lunch location
- Invitations/Save the Date holders

Accessories:
-Find the wedding dress
-Find Maternity MOH dress
-Find bridesmaid dress
-Get tux booked through Carolyn Allens
-Get DF sized
-Get father's sized for tuxes
-Decide on hair/makeup
-Find wedding jewelery
-Figure out the "Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue"


Accomadations/ADRs:
-Figure out where family is staying
-Figure out where DF is sleeping on Wedding eve
-Book ADRS 180 days out
-Get reservation numbers from guests


I'm sure there is a ton more..but this is all I can think of.

[amyy]

So when I first got engaged, after all the excitement I thought to myself, darn, now I have to diet. Well I started weight watchers 2 weeks after becomming engaged which was at the end of September. I thought that it would take me at least 6 months to lose the weight I wanted which was around 15lbs.....well 2 months into and I reached my goal weight this morning. So I've set a new goal for myself...I'm only 5'4 and right now I weigh 115..so now I'm going to try and go for 110lbs, which is what I was before the freshman 15..so we'll see.


I should have been excited about reaching goal weight but my first thought was, now I have to maintain this weight for 6 more months :confused3

Good for you!! 15 lbs before my wedding is my goal too but I am not doing as well as you :)

[Boston Disney Bride]

Good for you!! 15 lbs before my wedding is my goal too but I am not doing as well as you :)

Weight Watchers worked miracles for me.

[weedee]

I've been MIA for a while and just caught up on your pj. WOW your STD's look amazing!! I think the $$ for the cricut was well worth it! I wouldn't worry about your fmil and step fil not being into your planning - it's YOUR wedding! They will fall in line once they see how wonderful everything will turn out. I'm sure they are just nervous because a Disney wedding is so unique. They will come around, but until they do don't stress! ;)

[Boston Disney Bride]

So I was thinking alooooot about my hair..I know, sillly to put so much thought into it..but I finally came up with the ONE. Let me know if you guys like it or not, and don't just say you do..be HONEST. Oh, and I have a few DIY projects lined up for this weekend so you'll be seeing them soon. One is I got all my invitation ingredients today in the mail so I have to print them and put them together...and the other is I am going to attempt a Mickey Pomander too...
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/theweddingwinninghair.jpg

[Chilly]

ooo I like it

[weedee]

I'm a huge fan of going natural and have hair down for wedding hair...the wavy look is gorgeous. If my hair was still long, I would have definitely done something similar! Maybe you can find some pretty flowers to put in there too? I saw one picture of a bride with orchids in a hair style very similar and it was beautiful.

[Boston Disney Bride]

I'm a huge fan of going natural and have hair down for wedding hair...the wavy look is gorgeous. If my hair was still long, I would have definitely done something similar! Maybe you can find some pretty flowers to put in there too? I saw one picture of a bride with orchids in a hair style very similar and it was beautiful.

I was definitely going to put flowers in my hair..I love that look..I think it adds a little something. I wanted to go more natural look, DF (and I) don't like really done up hair...the last thing I want is prom hair for my wedding...hopefully Beaute Speciale can make me look great!

[Boston Disney Bride]

So, I've been trying to find a davids bridal dress that I like as much as the Alfred Angelo dresses that I fell in love with. I found one tonight that I think would be AMAZING with my hair choice and makeup.
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/dress.jpg I'm excited to try it on and hopefully fall in love, since its like half the price of the A.A. dress.:goodvibes

[girli565]

The dress is gorgeous!

One thing about AA dresses, you have to go during a great sale, I bought my dress for $450 when it was regularly almost 700. Their dresses are pricey but if you love it just hold out for that sale. Also, sign up for their emails, you get coupons and discounts all the time, follow them on Facebook too, they post deals there too. And I just got an email that they're having sample sales in store as of Dec. 3. If you fit in the dress you can buy the sample they have in store for a great price.

[girli565]

this is the link to the Alfred Angelo coupon... http://www.alfredangelo.com/Events/Promo.aspx?promoid=16&utm_campaign=Save%2050%25%20-%20Year%20End%20Bridal%20Sample%20Sale&utm_content=girli_565@yahoo.com&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_term=Get%20the%20Coupon%20coords%28382%2C198%2 C578%2C227%29

[Boston Disney Bride]

The dress is gorgeous!

One thing about AA dresses, you have to go during a great sale, I bought my dress for $450 when it was regularly almost 700. Their dresses are pricey but if you love it just hold out for that sale. Also, sign up for their emails, you get coupons and discounts all the time, follow them on Facebook too, they post deals there too. And I just got an email that they're having sample sales in store as of Dec. 3. If you fit in the dress you can buy the sample they have in store for a great price.

There is no AA store near me....I have to go to Authorized sellers and they don't offer the same sales :guilty: I wish I could find "the dress" for $400...thanks anyways!!

[Boston Disney Bride]

I finished my Mickey Pomander today for my flower girl. She is my niece and only going to be 22months old, so I made a mini one for her...

[Chilly]

Great work on the flowers. Lovely jewelery.

[Boston Disney Bride]

I can make my dining reservations this Tuesday and need to know what I need to have readily available when I make this phone call...what time should I call or can I make reservations for 13 people online? Do I need all the people in my party reservation numbers or just ours? Someone please give me the run down of what I need to do. THanks in advance:rolleyes:

[pezaddict231]

The pomander is so cute! Great job! How nice of your DF to surprise you with the earrings, that's very sweet of him. I like your wedding band, the one I want is similar to that. I don't think you can ever go wrong with diamonds!

For the ADR's. I think it opens at 7 am EST. I would call as close to 7 am as you can, especially if you want hard to get ADR's (Le Cellier, CRT, etc).

You just need your own reservation number and a phone number that you'll want to give them. The reservation number is needed because as a Disney guest you can make ADR's for the following 10 days which is a perk. If you weren't staying at a Disney resort you'd need to call every day or wait until your last day's window opened.

With group reservations I would just call. I know you can use the regular ADR for up to a certain # of people but not really sure how many people that is. If you aren't able to do it online, you don't really want to waste your time with that. They would be able to transfer you to the right department right away.

[weedee]

Great job on the pomander! She'll look so cute with it. The jewelry is really pretty too, gotta love a DF that gets you earrings for no reason :lovestruc. You're ahead of me when it comes to the rings! We still haven't looked at rings yet, but we'd like to get matching wedding bands. My DF's father also gave him his grandmother's wedding ring (in addition to my engagement ring), but I'm not sure if I want to use it!

Did you make your dinner reservations? I know that we called Citricos directly more than 190 days before to find out information and they sent us a fixed menu for large parties. The assistant on the phone put our date on her calender and at exactly 190 she added our reservation for us! She said that they don't typically get such large reservation requests and sometimes brides even show up with their wedding guests without a reservation, so it made us feel pretty good for being on top of it :cutie:.

[Boston Disney Bride]

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[weedee]

:cool1::cool1::cool1: 6 months til your WEDDING!!!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

Congrats on booking Randy!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you guys, I already can't wait to see your pics, hehe! It just makes more sense to go with him than getting the Disney CD, doesn't it! Yay!!! Your dinner schedules sound great, too!! :thumbsup2

[shippedtosea]

yay 6 months! We can both do the 6 month party dance! :yay: I still think its awesome that we are at Disney at the same time...I should try and sneak a peak!

[Chilly]

Glad you got all your ADRs!

[Boston Disney Bride]

Glad you got all your ADRs!I am too...I was a little nervous about them...but I'm glad they are booked..it makes everything feel more real.

yay 6 months! We can both do the 6 month party dance! :yay: I still think its awesome that we are at Disney at the same time...I should try and sneak a peak! SOOO PSYChED!! I think you should sneak a peak..I know I'll be looking around for other Disbrides..

:cool1::cool1::cool1: 6 months til your WEDDING!!!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

Congrats on booking Randy!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you guys, I already can't wait to see your pics, hehe! It just makes more sense to go with him than getting the Disney CD, doesn't it! Yay!!! Your dinner schedules sound great, too!! :thumbsup2
Thanks for reminding me about 6 months!! So exciting isnt it? Congrats on getting your dinner reservations:thumbsup2 time is flying by..before we know it our weddings will be here!

[Boston Disney Bride]

I havent had many updates lately..so I havent posted in a few days...but here are a few!

-I ordered our cake topper and I finally received it today! We love skiing(Df more than me..but I love it too) So I found the cutest ski wedding couple topper and had to buy it....DF doesnt know so I think it will be a cute small surprise for him...at least he'll know that I'm trying to make this day about us..even though he is doing so much of this Disney wedding for me.
-I have been emailing my coordinator about getting prices on a grooms cake for the rehearsal dinner...she hasnt given me prices yet, but I think when I get them, they will be outrageous..so any feedback would be great about other bakery options...etc.
-I decided on flowers, I will be using Pink Gerbera daisies for my bouquet and DF's bout. I will be making the BM's bouquets and groomsmen bouts with silk gerbera daisies in a darker shade of pink.
-I bought the cutest wedding notebook that I have been using to put everything in. I
-Dress shopping in T-minus 12 days!!
-wedding diet update!! My original weight goal was 115lbs.. I'm 5'4 and before engaged weighed around 130..never overweight..just wanted to look the best I could for my wedding day... So I went on weight watchers..and lost the weight wayyy to quickly, so I lowered my goal weight to 110lbs..well this morning I weighed myself and was 113lbs..so I'm soo, soo close :rotfl: I'm so happy, I never thought that I would have the will power that I've shown so I'm really proud of myself...
-Invitations are almost done, I just have to work on their presentation..they will be getting delivered in a A7 box with rose petals covering the invitation inside the box

[invisibleme]

What a beautiful love story~~
I wish you happiness.:love:
P.S: I`m wondering the day when I put on my wedding dress and kiss my Mr.Rght...:rolleyes:

[weedee]

Sounds like everything is going well! I really wanted a new cake topper that was of Ariel and Prince Eric when they get married...but it's $200 :sad1:. So we might just stick with the provided one because it's cute too! Let us know how dress shopping goes! :yay: Congrats on getting close to your goal weight, you'll get there soon! :thumbsup2 And your invitations sound really neat, can't wait to see them!

[weedee]

Hey Jessica! I hope you had a merry Christmas! Aren't you going dress shopping soon?? Woohoo can't wait to hear how it went, good luck!! :cool1:

[Boston Disney Bride]

I bought my dress today!!!! I'll post pictures soon.....I went in saying what I didn't want and came out buying exactly that!! What I didn't want. I'm just so happy to finally have the dress!!!!! I LOVE IT

[pezaddict231]

Congrats! I can't wait to see pictures! I actually used to work as a bridal consultant and you'd be surprised how often that really happens. With any dress you can't really tell until it's on you. That's why it's always good to try on everything because you just never know!

How exciting!

[weedee]

OMG! I'm so excited for you! I can't to see it. I was the same way when I went shopping...didn't think I'd actually buy one, then BAM! You find the right one and you just have to get it :goodvibes Yay! DB's told me February too and it actually came after only 3 weeks, so maybe you'll get it sooner too :thumbsup2

[Boston Disney Bride]

So here are the pictures of the dress..I had a hard time deciding between 2 dresses...I went back and forth for about an hour, trying each one on about 5 times..the lady at Davids bridal was so sweet and helpful though..I give them an A+..and ultimately she helped me decide on the dress. The first picture is not the dress but the runner up. I still look at this dress and love it..

[girli565]

Beautiful! I have a friend that got married in July 2008 and her dress was almost exactly the same. It looked great in pictures! You look lovely in it!

[MainStMandy]

WOW! Gorgeous!!! I love my David's Bridal too...so glad you had a great experience and the dress looks great on you!

[pghloveswdw512]

You look beautiful! I love the scalloped edges and the back is amazing!

[weedee]

WOW I love it, Jessica!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The whole bodice looks fantastic on you and the back is gorgeous...I love laced up corset gowns. The first one you posted is really lovely too, but you definitely picked the right one. I swear I think your gown was the first one I tried on when I went. I'm so glad you had a good experience at DB's :cutie: They tried to get me to try on a veil and I tried on ONE cage veil but hated it (it was a headband one, really dumb looking on me). Though now my mom tells me she wants me to wear a veil :headache:. So I have no idea what I'm going to do about that.

Congrats, it really is beautiful!

[Boston Disney Bride]

x

[weedee]

I like the tux choices!! My DF is also using Men's Wearhouse. They make very easy when it comes to dropping off the tux at the Orlando location!

[MiaBella05]

popcorn:: joining in popcorn::

[Boston Disney Bride]

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[Boston Disney Bride]

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[Boston Disney Bride]

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[AmyGrace]

Hey! Just read your PJ, it all sounds amazing! Your invites are gorgeous!

[weedee]

Happy New Year Jessica! Just catching up...your plans look fantastic! :thumbsup2 I LOVE your invites. Did you make them all yourself? They look great! I keep teetering on the idea of making my own invites or just buying some cute ones off Etsy. Where did you get the awesome Mickey and Minnie image in the background of your invite, the one of them kissing? It's so cute!

Your guest bags are adorable. I really like the ones you got for the moms. This is SO weird though. Over the holiday when I was home with my parents for Christmas, my parent's store had these super cute Disney bags and as soon as I saw them, I wanted them for my gift bags! So my mom gave them to me. They are like the exact same ones you picked out with a different image on the front! I posted a picture below...freakin crazy!! haha we have really similar tastes, are yours like plasticy and reusable too? anyway, just thought I'd share! :banana:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0df22b3127ccef9535ca31a6400000030O02RbsmbdmzB7e fDw/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[pezaddict231]

the invites look great! The stamp on the Minnie head is too cute! I really like the look of boxed invites too, glad you were able to find the boxes you wanted!

[Boston Disney Bride]

Happy New Year Jessica! Just catching up...your plans look fantastic! :thumbsup2 I LOVE your invites. Did you make them all yourself? They look great! I keep teetering on the idea of making my own invites or just buying some cute ones off Etsy. Where did you get the awesome Mickey and Minnie image in the background of your invite, the one of them kissing? It's so cute!

Your guest bags are adorable. I really like the ones you got for the moms. This is SO weird though. Over the holiday when I was home with my parents for Christmas, my parent's store had these super cute Disney bags and as soon as I saw them, I wanted them for my gift bags! So my mom gave them to me. They are like the exact same ones you picked out with a different image on the front! I posted a picture below...freakin crazy!! haha we have really similar tastes, are yours like plasticy and reusable too? anyway, just thought I'd share! :banana:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0df22b3127ccef9535ca31a6400000030O02RbsmbdmzB7e fDw/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

I have made all the invites myself. I ordered the actual pocket invitation, inserts and all the paper you see from www.cardsandpockets.com they were super cheap...I got them on sale and had a coupon code. My advice if you are teetering back and forth would be that if you have more than 20 to put together yourself....pay someone else to do it...I only have 6 to put together so mine was an obvious decision because there were so few. I love some of the really cute ones on etsy...so either way I think you'll be satisfied...just know that putting together your own invites is more work than it looks. I went into this thinking it would be a breeze and I could finish them in one night...hahahaha I was wrong.

Your bags are so cute..I didn't see those..If I did I would have definitely picked them out though.

p.s. can you update your PJ please, your MIA again:scared::scared:

[Boston Disney Bride]

Hey ladies! So I happend to be browsing Amazon's website over the christmas holiday and found something great! If you do a bridal registery at Amazon.com, even if you don't put anything in it...you'll get a free 12 month subscription to Brides magazine! It's great!!!! I received my first issue, no more having to pay for it.:goodvibes

[shippedtosea]

hey! I have been MIA for a little and you have been so busy! I really like the tuxes...I love it when they are different from the traditional black. The guest bags are great, I especially like the mother's bags. they are perfect. You did a great job on the invites! I really like them. (just reminds me I need to get my butt in gear with mine...)


I tried the amazon registry and it didn't mention the brides mag. did it just start coming? or did you have to say yes I want it

[Boston Disney Bride]

hey! I have been MIA for a little and you have been so busy! I really like the tuxes...I love it when they are different from the traditional black. The guest bags are great, I especially like the mother's bags. they are perfect. You did a great job on the invites! I really like them. (just reminds me I need to get my butt in gear with mine...)


I tried the amazon registry and it didn't mention the brides mag. did it just start coming? or did you have to say yes I want it

After I had registered, I got an email from Amazon saying that I'd be getting a free subscription to Brides magazine!! I don't know if maybe it was a promotional thing. But I had read on here somewhere that if you register for a Disneymoon registry...you get free stuff..but I didn't get anything, just a disney gift card.:headache:

I look forward to catching up on all your new updates!!!

[Boston Disney Bride]

5 months till I'm married

[Boston Disney Bride]

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[shippedtosea]

yay! thats awesome, do you have pictures? You guys look so cute! Better tell DF to work on smiling for all those pictures at the wedding! hehe My brother is the same way and his wife ordered him to smile properly at the wedding. He pulled it off nicely. 2 weeks!?! Mine took 6 months! Thats crazy..You are lucky. I have a huge bag full of honeymoon clothes! hahaha some of them I have had since the summer! I went a little crazy when things went on sale after summer as well. I do love deals. 5 Months! wow...that means I am there too! thats so crazy.

[weedee]

Woohoo less than 5 months to go! (OMG I can't believe that!) :cool1:

Yay for getting you dress in!! Mine came in early too so it's just been sitting in my closet until I get around to scheduling my alterations appointment, haha. If you end up needing alterations, are you taking it to David's Bridal? I'm still trying to figure out if I want to go there or not - I keep reading online reviews that they are kind of expensive! Your sis got hers done there right? What did she think?

You and your DF look so cute together!!!! That's so nice of his parents to throw an engagement party for you both. :cutie:

[Boston Disney Bride]

Woohoo less than 5 months to go! (OMG I can't believe that!) :cool1:

Yay for getting you dress in!! Mine came in early too so it's just been sitting in my closet until I get around to scheduling my alterations appointment, haha. If you end up needing alterations, are you taking it to David's Bridal? I'm still trying to figure out if I want to go there or not - I keep reading online reviews that they are kind of expensive! Your sis got hers done there right? What did she think?

You and your DF look so cute together!!!! That's so nice of his parents to throw an engagement party for you both. :cutie:

Yes my sister got her dress and alterations from Davids Bridal..she is rather short, 5'1 so she had to get her dress shortened quite a bit and she had no complaints about them. I plan on using them if I need alterations just because it is so convenient and easy. I'm really hoping that i don't need any and can just find a pair of shoes that makes the dress sit perfectly on the ground..we'll see. I know, I can't believe its already 5 months!!!! EEEEEEk:scared1: I'm home sick today and I'm actually getting a ton of stuff done..I just finished up my invites and will have DF bring them to post office tomorrow to get them posted. I'll post pictures tonight.

[jessesgirl-080708]

Hi Jessica! Everything looks great! Yay for getting your dress!

Sorry I haven't sent you that info yet:flower3:

Hope it's not too late for you! The Mickey Pomanders that we made were sooooo easy.
Lots of girls on here have done them differently but here is how we did them.

I went to Hobby Lobby (maybe Michaels) and craft store will do. I bought stirofoam balls in two sizes. One larger one for the head and two slightly smaller ones for the ears. The size you buy just depends on how you big you want your Mickey. I made two larger ones for my bridesmaids and one smaller one for the flower girl.
We used floral wire to fasten the ears to the head. Position the ear to the head and Poke the wire through the two balls at an angle. I just cut the wire and folded it over the ends. Do the same thing for the other ear, when you are done you will have an "X" going through the center of the stirofoam. I have seen people hot glue them together, but I never once felt like the Mickeys were going to break, so I like this way a little better. I thought the hot glue might not hold as well.
I think I may have explained that confusingly, just let me know. ;)

After this, use whatever flower you like. What I did was use three different color hydrangea and pluck all the petals off of them. Then, pinned each petal to the pomander until it was covered. I just used regular pins with sparkles on them and stuck each petal down. You can use any flower you want, I really like the ones with whole flowers, the reason I used hydrangea instead of a rose is because it made the Mickey's look a little less "bushy"
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn290/jessesgirl-080708/carlydis035.jpg
I went back and added a little green to them once I put all the petals in. But you can see the size difference.
Here is what they looked like finished. After the ceremony they put them on the cake table
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn290/jessesgirl-080708/Wedding%20Reception/reception-theweddingcake.jpg

Just let me know if I confused you!
Hope this helps you! Good luck!

[Boston Disney Bride]

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[Boston Disney Bride]

So I have my floral appt with rosie today at 5:30...I'm deathly ill so I'm thinking I'm going to pass it over to DF and give him my list of questions. I haven't decided yet though, because this is a HUGE part of the wedding and I want floral to be right and DF has NO idea what to OK and what the vision is....i might just tough it out and do it myself..just as a reminder this is what I want..light pink gerbera daisies wrapped in brown ribbon.
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/pinkyb826/large_image.jpg

[girli565]

I love those flowers! So pretty.

I would NEVER let my DFi handle the florist ever. He's helpful with boy things like installing/building/fixing but not with flowers, lol.

[Boston Disney Bride]

So my floral call with Rosie went great! She is really great to work with...she understands our budget and is helping me keep it under what we want. We discussed a LOT of things and I got a lot of questions answered. So I found out that I could have gerbera daisies substituted at no additional cost so I'm getting the exact bouquet that I wanted (pictured in above response). I also found out that to have petals down the aisle it costs $65...which was not something I wanted to splurge on. I did however really want a staged exit and at $3.50/toss petal bag, I went with that. I figure that I'm only going to have 10 toss bags, so its only an extra $35. The bridesmaids bouquets through disney were too expensive so I am still sticking with making silks for them. Also, as of right now I have Disney making the guy's bouts, but I may change my mind and make those also. Overall, we are going to have minimal floral because I personally (and this is my opinion only) do not see the point and spending a ton on floral for SBP when we are only going to be there for an hour..we are not having a reception where I could move floral to afterwards, so for us, it just didn't make sense....blahhhh ok, I'm done rambling, goodnight.:surfweb:

[weedee]

That's awesome that you can substitute Gerbers for your bouquet!! I want to do the same thing, so it's good to know it can be done at no extra cost (I was worried they'd try to charge us for going with a CHEAPER flower!). :thumbsup2 I totally agree with you about spending loads of $$$ on floral...not my thing either - I'd rather use that money during the honeymoon! $65 in petals for the isle?!?! That's crazy. Have you looked into freeze-dried petals? I'm pretty sure they are cheaper and they still look fresh. The staged exit flower petals price isn't bad, I think $35 is totally doable for some great exit pics...we are doing the same thing, just not sure where the petals are going to be purchased from. What's great about our type of reception is we don't have to spend more money on floral to decorate the locations! woot :yay:

[jessesgirl-080708]

I don't know if this is allowed at SBP but for our staged exit we bought roses from Costco and plucked them ourselves when we got to Disney. We just put them in a basket and let the guests take a handful.

If you have a rental car 2 dozen roses were only $14.99 at Costco and I think they always have really nice flowers. Esp. pink roses. We bought four dozen and had more then enough petals for everything we wanted.
If you really want to aisle petals it may be worth looking into. We were local so it was just a stop on the drive down.

[Boston Disney Bride]

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[girli565]

I'm always a go with your first choice person but that other dress is GORGEOUS! I love the simplicity and flowy fabric. It's such a summery wedding dress. Does it have a long train?

[ZipADeeEm]

I can totally see why you are having such feelings of indecisions! I just looked back over your PJ and it seems like you liked this second one because it reminded you of an AA dress you really liked.

What about going to try them both on again? Maybe that'll help you decide.

I like them both on you, but I think the gerber daisies will look better with the second dress, IMHO.

Can't wait to hear the final choice!

[lpizzuro123]

They are both beautiful and both look amazing on you. I am partial to the first because the top looks a little like mine with all the sparkles. B&W photo but you can see the sparkles.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q136/lpizzuro123/e695c1e4.jpg

I think the other dress you tried on looks like Sam's (tiggersam). I just love the flowing feel to it.

The first probably shows off your waist a little bit more. Such a hard decission.

Linda

[shippedtosea]

I say first! I think it looks great on you

[weedee]

aww Jessica, I totally understand. I'm SO indecisive too!!! :confused: I thought DB's doesn't exchange, did you explain your situation?

I like both dresses. But they are both completely different. Like opposite sides of the wedding dress spectrum! The first is ornate and poofy, the second is simpler and straight. I think the first one shows off your shape more than the second does, but that might be just because of the corseted top and the second one is a straighter cut. Did you want a pick-up skirt? What draws you to the second one that the first one doesn't have (or vice versa)? I think the second one reminds me of a beach wedding type dress because it's so light and airy...but that might fit since you're getting married at SCP! I say the safe thing would to be try them both on again as well. Maybe that will solidify whichever you like more. Or maybe you could find another dress that has the characteristics you like in both! ehh, sorry this might be making your decision more difficult...

But I think they both look great on you. Ugh see how indecisive I am!?!? :rolleyes1

EDIT: Okay I took time to compare and looked not at just the dress but YOU in the dress, thought about it at an outdoor wedding with your Gerber bouquet and a flower in your hair. I think the second one will match that vision more than the first. It's more laid back, less princessy pouf. I see the first one with a veil, the second with a flower, ya know? Honest opinion there!

[Boston Disney Bride]

Wendy- I explained to DB that I was going back and forth the day I purchased the dress and that I wanted to switch to the other..she said no problem, but I was going to have a $200 store credit. Usually I wouldn't like a store credit, but I have to buy a bridemaid dress for my friends wedding and I figure with the other $100 I'll buy DF's sisters dress for our wedding and she'll give me the cash. So that's not a big deal.

Thanks to everyone who gave their honest opinions. I'm in love with both, so this makes it so hard. The only thing that is pulling me towards exchanging for the 2nd one is that when I envisioned my day, I envisioned myself in a more flowy simple dress...but then was thrown for a loop when I fell in love with the one I bought. I agree with those that think with the hair do that I picked out will most definitely go better with the second one...I think the first one is gorgeous..but the more I look at it the more I feel that its just not me.

I've always wanted to be a more decisive person.....glad to see even now that I've grown up and I'm getting married, I'm still the same old "can't make up my mind me".:lmao:

I'll let you all know when the final decision is made..even though I'm pretty sure I'm going to switch the dresses.

[hawky7]

HI there! Congrats on your disney wedding!! Just read thru all the pages, and let me just say everything you have done is AMAZING!!! I love your invites, oh and your tank, and the window cling is awesome.... Can I put you to work for my VR next year?? LOL!!! :rotfl2:

You're dress decisions are hard for sure, would you regret getting rid of dress #1? Thats how I think about things, I'm also VERY indecisive...So I think okay if I get rid of this, will I regret it, and if I will, I don't. Usually that serves me pretty decent... Good luck with your decision. I love dress #1, but thats the inner princess part of me speaking!~ Dress 2 is also gorgeous!!

Can't wait to hear all the rest of the details!!!

[MainStMandy]

I'm not a good person to ask...lol, I exchanged my original DB dress for one from the 2010 line. Personally I love number 2. Number 1 is pretty but it's very common (which isn't bad...it's popular for a reason) but the second dress is very fitting...it's VERY flattering on your body. Both dresses are goregous so you can't go wrong!

[pezaddict231]

I think if you're thinking about it this much you really want the second dress. But it would be a good idea to try them on again just to be sure. I think I like the second one better on you, even though both are beautiful, it makes you look so tall and I think it fit more with your vision of your wedding. Good luck in deciding, no matter what you'll look great!

[PeytonSdiz]

I just stumbled upon your thread. And as an "outsider," I think the first dress is REALLY flattering. Much more than the second dress. The second one is pretty but it almost looks like it's for someone hiding a baby bump, to me.

Plus, if you're having a Disney wedding, the first one works much better for that.

Anyway, just wanted to throw in an "outsider" opinion. I think you look gorgeous in the first dress!

[PeytonSdiz]

The first probably shows off your waist a little bit more. Such a hard decission.



I agree with this statement 100%. The empire waistline of the second dress doesn't give you as nice of a silhouette as the first dress. In general, I think an empire waist is a hard look to pull off.

[Boston Disney Bride]

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[shippedtosea]

awww its perfect! You look really pretty in it!

[pezaddict231]

I think it's really cute and will be great for Ohana.

[Stephie77]

I really like the first one. It flatters your body shape more, I agree with PeytonSdiz that the empire waist is not as flattering which is universal. I know it is so hard. There was this dress I wanted from Maggie and it was not out yet when I got my dress. I kept thinking omg i made a mistake until i had my final fitting and saw i DEF made the right decision. I do think you should try both on again and see if you get that "feeling" with one more then the other. But I really love the first one on you.

I also like the dress for the welcome dinner-it is so summery and fun! With a cute pair of flat sandals, you are all set!

[lpizzuro123]

Love the dress for 'Ohana - and like you could ever look like a cow.

Linda

[weedee]

Wow great dress Jessica!!!! :lovestruc It's absolutely perfect for Ohanas - it's so laid back and fun too. I haven't though about my welcome dinner dress yet but maybe I need to look at Target!

Did you decide on your wedding dress? I think whatever you go with you'll look gorgeous!

[MainStMandy]

Ohh I love the dress for 'Ohana! Great choice...I heart Target:lovestruc

[Boston Disney Bride]

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[hawky7]

YAY!!!! You will love Sandals!!! Sandals is my 2nd favorite thing to Disney, actually it may be first , its just easier to get to Disney!!!

Let me know if you have any questions about Sandals, we've been 5 times, going to Whitehouse this year probably, its between there and St Lucia again. But if you want to know ANYTHING about how it works, with the all inclusive or anything let me know!!! You are going to have a great time there!!! Soooo relaxing and quiet!!

Cute dresses you picked out!!!

[Chilly]

Just caught up with everything. Your invites are fab.

[weedee]

pretty dresses! :goodvibes I love AE. They have the perfect summertime dresses. I hate how all the stores are bringing out all the spring/summer stuff now! There's a foot of snow outside - I can't wait for warm weather!!!

[Boston Disney Bride]

So, I don't have anything new to update other than that I've been working on the Welcome bags/welcome folders with all the info..I've been stressed out lately because last week was just a really bad luck week for me. It started last Monday, when I went out in the AM I realized I had a flat...:mad:Not happy..it was freezing cold in NY that morning too. Then on Thursday, those who live in the NY area know we got some snow and the roads were awful..well on Thursday night I was driving home and slid on some ice and totaled my poor jetta :headache::scared: It was awful..my first accident ever and now I'm out a car till insurance works it out and I get a new one (the only upside to this)

[pezaddict231]

I'm so sorry about your car. Luckily you were okay. I hate driving in the snow.

I hope things start looking up soon. BTW I know a few people that have gone to Sandals Whitehouse and they all really liked it it so I'm sure you'll have an amazing honeymoon! I've always wanted to try a Sandals resort just haven't gotten around to it yet.

[weedee]

oh no, that totally sucks about your car :sad1: I hope you were able to get all the insurance stuff worked out okay...I know that can be such a hassel. With all the snow we've gotten here in VA, I'm pretty much staying off the roads for that reason! But on the lighter side of things...you're almost at the 4 month mark!!! :woohoo:

[Boston Disney Bride]

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[Boston Disney Bride]

How do I go about ordering our marriage license through the mail?? What website did you all use? And how much does it cost?

[Disneylover79]

Hi there... I am a lurker but I would like to put in my vote...I liked the ball gown...you look stunning in it, the other 3 gowns do not do you justice (my opinion)....but whatever you choose I am sure you will be a beautiful bride at a beautiful wedding....

[weedee]

Wow!! Well first congrats on your new car :goodvibes

Second, awesome choice with Port Orleans!! We are staying at Riverside and chose to stay at a moderate hotel to also save the extra money!!! It's crazy how expensive a room can be (that you might not really be in!).

Third, dress choices. What ever happened to the other choice that you couldn't get off your mind? I like the first dress a lot because of the bodice and flower sash, but I'm not a huge fan of the way the dress falls in the front with the different layers of fabric. I like the second dress more because it has that vintage lace look to it, very pretty. I think it hugs your body better but it may be just because of the size you are trying on! I think the silhouette is very modern with that vintage touch. Is that the color sash that comes with it or are you customizing it to match your MOH/BMs? The veil is super cute on you btw :cutie:

Well I hope you keep us updated with the dress situation! I understand the slump too. I think the only reason I haven't been in one lately is because I am getting my dress altered at DB's on Saturday! I'm so excited to have it actually FIT me, it's too big everywhere right now!! I will post pictures later when I get it back :goodvibes

[shippedtosea]

Yay updates!

I am glad you are saving money and having a DP would be awesome!

My vote is for dress #2! I am very into lace...and I think it really suits you.

Congrats on the new car

[ZeitgeistDuck]

Longtime lurker, first time poster in this thread. Being totally honest here, I thought your original in-love-with-it lace dress was gorgeous. The short dress looked like a nightie and should be skipped. The last two that you tried on and have pictures of aren't as pretty as the beautiful lace dress. The shape is less flattering to you. You have a great figure so you'll look good in anything, though.

[Chilly]

A wishes DP at SCP is normally the cheapest route.

For your license: http://199.241.8.125/index.cfm?FuseAction=MarriageLicenses.Forms

[weedee]

I think I have the pricing for a DP in Epcot and at Sago Cay Pointe if you want me to email them to you. I got them from my planner a couple months ago when we were looking into a DP too! We decided against one, but Chilly is right....cheapest option is definitely Sago Cay compared to Epcot. :thumbsup2

[Boston Disney Bride]

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[pink_tink8i8]

I think you made a great choice. Can't wait to see how it looks after it has been altered! You must be so excited! :goodvibes

[weedee]

congrats on picking your new dress! You look so excited in your first pic! :cool1: it's gorgeous, you will look amazing!

[MainStMandy]

I love the new dress!! It's very different and unique!

[girli565]

I agree! The dress is so pretty, very fitting for a summer SBP wedding!

[Boston Disney Bride]

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[Boston Disney Bride]

Today I booked us another character breakfast at Chef Mickeys!! I'm really excited because I love the Contemporary..so now I have an excuse to visit it :)

[Pirate's Princess]

Those are some awesome pink shoes!! I love bold shoe choices. And congrats on the res. I'm so excited that's where we're staying for the wedding.

[pink_tink8i8]

love your shoes :lovestruc

[weedee]

Your shoes are so cute!!! I love that they are hot pink. They'll look awesome with your new dress :cutie:

Congrats on the reservation at Chef Mickey's! We also have one with my DF's dad and family so we're super excited for that too! I've heard its just so much fun! :cool1:

[pezaddict231]

beautiful shoes! I love the dress by the way, it is my favorite of the ones you posted and I'm sure it will look gorgeous when it fits you!

[Chilly]

fab shoes.

[PeytonSdiz]

I like the shoes but how will they look with your dress? And will they be uncomfortable all day?

[Boston Disney Bride]

I like the shoes but how will they look with your dress? And will they be uncomfortable all day?

The shoes are comfy and I'm not having the traditional 4hr reception I'll only be in these shoes for the ceremony and the lunch at Kona that we are having. I don't mind that they don't really match my dress, as you won't even see them...I wanted pink to match my wedding colors...and I'll definitely wear these again.

[PeytonSdiz]

The shoes are comfy and I'm not having the traditional 4hr reception I'll only be in these shoes for the ceremony and the lunch at Kona that we are having. I don't mind that they don't really match my dress, as you won't even see them...I wanted pink to match my wedding colors...and I'll definitely wear these again.

That's good that you won't have to be on your feet non-stop or anything like that. I have never been comfortable in heels so it's all just crazy to me. LOL. They are cute though. I love that shade of pink.

[Boston Disney Bride]

Double Digits!! 99 days :cool1:

[weedee]

Yay!!! Congrats on hitting the double digits!!! Gosh it's coming quickly....:scared1: :lovestruc :yay: :woohoo: :cool1:

[PixyDusted]

Love so many of your details and special touches. That garter is adorable, love the gift bags, your Ohana dress ROCKS :cool1: and the pink shoes are great!

I have a very detailed tutorial for a Mickey Pomander (http://mikkelpaige.squarespace.com/mikkel-paige-blog/2009/4/15/mickey-pomander-tutorial.html) on my blog. (Well you have to email me for the tutorial in completion since it's a long pdf file.) My email is mikkelpaige (at) gmail (dot) com if anyone wants the tutorial. Yes, it's free. :-) I made it because I love Disney brides!

Can't wait to read more, Jessica!

[Boston Disney Bride]

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[weedee]

Wow what a great idea with the socks and getting them embroidered!! Woohoo for 4 inch shoes!!!! Mine are 4.5". We will be totally rockin the high heels and look AMAZING doing it ;) Oh and I LOVE those shoe crystals that say "I Do". I'm totally ordering those....like right now. :banana:

Oh and I got my cufflinks for my DF from Anne!!!! They are amazing, the quality is unbeatable and I can't wait to give them to him. Ahh I'm so excited! :cutie:

[pink_tink8i8]

yay on double digits!!!! :banana::banana:

[pezaddict231]

Yay for double digits! That's so exciting! The socks are cute and I really like the rhinestone decal for your shoes.

[Boston Disney Bride]

A few changes to floral...we have decided to not have the fathers wear bouts because they will not be wearing a suit/tux..so I didn't think it would look right...so instead I put that money towards aisle petals :) I figure if it rains now, at least I'll have petals on the floor inside instead of a plain nothingness. I also love the way petals look @ SBP pictures.

[weedee]

That's a great way to save money and use it on something you really want! We actually weren't sure about doing bouts for the father's either (we have 3 bc my DF has a step dad). The cost can REALLY add up!! We are spending over $60 on 5 bouts!

Have you gotten your new dress yet?? We're getting so close to the day!!! :goodvibes I've taken my dress in for alterations but I'm waiting to post pictures until my final fitting which should be next week :love: BTW I did not go to David's for alterations. I have a huge story about my alterations appointment with them that I'll post when I get my final fitting pictures up!

[Pirate's Princess]

Now it's 89 days! I love the socks idea.