Belle and her Prince's Animal Kingdom PJ! Engagement photos!!!

[Belle2Be]

So as of 11-15-10, We are having an Animal Kingdom Wedding! There are a few things we're still waiting to "set in stone" , but it's definitely a go! We ended up switching consultants, which has been fantastic, Stacey is amazing!

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So since we officially went to the consultation, I'm going to start a planning thread!
We've been together for over 2 1/2 years, and have been engaged for almost a year. We're just now starting planning, and have our hearts set on a Disney wedding!

We initially wanted to get married on the beach, rent a couple of beach houses for everyone and all that, but then life happened and it just fell to the wayside. So then we figured we could get married on the Beach in Disney World, but found out that they aren't doing that anymore. So we looked around Epcot a bit, and fell in love with Italy! ----
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[Disney-Chick]

Congrats on starting your wedding planning. Italy would be a great location for a wedding. I did hear they were not doing beach weddings any longer which is unfortunate.

[FutureMrs.B]

Congratulations on beginning your wedding planning. An Italy wedding sounds like it's going to be beautiful. Can't wait to read more. popcorn::

[Belle2Be]

THanks!
So I'm a nut and didn't take pictures of anything. WHAT??? I know. I honestly do not know what I was thinking. But thank goodness I have google, I found these 2 pics online-

Where the ceremony will take place-

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/EpcotItalyceremony.jpg

and the other side with the recent-ish Pizza place
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/napoli-front2.jpg

We'll stand up on that circle thing and do our thing, probably with a violinist or guitarist, then cross the street and have a nice brunch on the island, here

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/EpcotItalyBrunch.jpg.

I'm DIYing our invites, they are going to look like Passports, along with a list of other stuff I'll get to in other posts LOL.

We're also hoping to keep this as close to the 10k (or 12k) minimum as possible, so far with just the basics we're at 6-8k so thats ok. I'm planning on flying in a family friend to do our photography, but that might change as the date gets closer.

Thats all for my ramblings for now!

[FutureMrs.B]

Oh wow that's going to be so amazing you guys being on that little platform. I'm sure you'll get some great pictures. Can't wait to see them.:goodvibes

[Belle2Be]

Ok well I should start adding some more stuff here. I've been obsessing over this, up through all hours googling and lurking LOL. My colors are Orange and Blue, Like this
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/colors.jpg

We aren't changing the table cloth or covering the chairs I don't think, but I do want to do the centerpieces if they'll let me, using something similar to this
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/Mickeymouselantern.jpg
but its black and open topped (the newer version) filled with Daisys or Sunflowers that are individually watered so everyone can take one after brunch.

I've got so many ideas for favors, but I love this for packaging

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/favorpackaging4.jpg

and of course I have to show my ring! FI picked it out 100% on his own, I didn't even know he was ring shopping :)
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSC_0027-2.jpg

And thats all for today! Woohoo!

[Belle2Be]

I'm still waiting on "officially" setting the date, btw. Kristi Davis and I seem to be playing a bit of phone tag, that or she just hasn't returned my calls this week and now shes on vacay for a week. Doesn't she know how impatient Dis brides are????
So I've been looking over the prices, and have been getting a little overwhelmed. I mean, the dessert party for 30 people, she guesstimated at 2k. The show is only 15 minutes! 2k for 15 minutes??? Doesn't that seem a bit nuts? Am I missing something maybe?
Then the ceremony itself, we're very laid back people and only want something short and sweet, so maybe 15 minutes at most? There's another $2500 for 15 minutes.... Even the brunch will probably end up around 3k for an hour and a half. Plus the stupid bus we have to get for 5 hours even though we will only need it for 30 minutes max (and even then, I'd rather my guests could take the Monorail), and add a musician dude since iPods are a no-go in Epcot... I'm having a hard time even looking at a dress because of COURSE the only ones I love are about 1k, and I'll only get to wear it for and hour and 45 minutes since you can't wear your dress in the park :(
I'm just feeling a little bummed I guess, because at minimum we're going to total out at 15k, and that is a TON of money to spend on a total of 4 hours... Not to mention that since its a park (even though its the morning and the park is closed) we can't have Mickey or Minnie or anyone visit, I totally fell in love with Italy after we found out that they don't do beach weddings at GF anymore, but I'm having a hard time validating it... My FI is all for it, he's such a Prince LOL.

[DisneyDiva84]

Welcome! :goodvibes

I just caught up on your PJ and yay for another Italy bride!! Thanks for posting those pics, they are the most recent i've seen of the site thus far and I love seeing the pizzaria done :)

Can't wait to read more

[FutureMrs.B]

Let me start by saying I love your colors and your ring in gorgeous! I also love that mickey lamp. I want one for my home. :laughing: As for having a hard time justifying things I can totally relate. Right after DF and I became engaged and I started pricing everything at Disney I become very disappointed because the numbers I was coming up with were over my budget. However as time has gone by DF and I have tried to look at what's the most important things for us and focused on that. As of now we have a place reserved for the DP in Epcot but we are thinking if we get the whitehall room and patio we might just watch the fireworks from there and save some money. I'm not sure if I missed it our not but where are you having your reception? Because depending on that you'd get to keep your dress on for longer. You could have your ceremony in Italy but your reception could be elsewhere. Just an idea. My rationalization for my dress was I will wear it twice. Once on my wedding day and than DF and I are planning on doing a MK and Epcot portrait 2 days after our wedding. So I'll wear it again. :rotfl: Decisions Decisions. Whatever you decide just focus on what's important. If we all had money to splurge we'd go nuts..(I know I would), but most of us are on a budget. I'm not sure if you listen to the inside disney weddings podcast. This last one was really good. It was all about how to save money on your wedding. HTH :goodvibes

[goofyfordisney16]

Just singing onto your pj now, everything looks great! LOVE the ring and the location!

[LuvLuvLuv]

I'm here!! Italy is sooo pretty :)

You sound like me: $2500 for a few minutes, $8000 for 2 1/2 hours, $1400 for a dress I'm going to spill food on... and it goes on and on....

[LoveDisney!!!]

You said that you want a friend to do the photography, but I don't think outside vendors can do an in park wedding. I think they changed the rule a bit back.

[Belle2Be]

You said that you want a friend to do the photography, but I don't think outside vendors can do an in park wedding. I think they changed the rule a bit back.
A friend or family member can, vendors can't :( I'd rather have my friends and family enjoy my wedding, but I guess its not in the cards. Sucks because I haven't seen anything I like from the Disney photographers :sad1: Photography to me is a personal as a dress is, so its really frustrating that they only allow their own. It's kinda like them saying "oh you can only wear one of these 3 dresses"
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/870273_f520.jpg
:lmao:
That is the biggest bummer. It is saving me thousands though, because if it were anywhere else I'd have to hire Roots :D

[Belle2Be]

I'm here!! Italy is sooo pretty :)

You sound like me: $2500 for a few minutes, $8000 for 2 1/2 hours, $1400 for a dress I'm going to spill food on... and it goes on and on....

LOL yes exactly! :rotfl2:

[Belle2Be]

Let me start by saying I love your colors and your ring in gorgeous! I also love that mickey lamp. I want one for my home. :laughing: As for having a hard time justifying things I can totally relate. Right after DF and I became engaged and I started pricing everything at Disney I become very disappointed because the numbers I was coming up with were over my budget. However as time has gone by DF and I have tried to look at what's the most important things for us and focused on that. As of now we have a place reserved for the DP in Epcot but we are thinking if we get the whitehall room and patio we might just watch the fireworks from there and save some money. I'm not sure if I missed it our not but where are you having your reception? Because depending on that you'd get to keep your dress on for longer. You could have your ceremony in Italy but your reception could be elsewhere. Just an idea. My rationalization for my dress was I will wear it twice. Once on my wedding day and than DF and I are planning on doing a MK and Epcot portrait 2 days after our wedding. So I'll wear it again. :rotfl: Decisions Decisions. Whatever you decide just focus on what's important. If we all had money to splurge we'd go nuts..(I know I would), but most of us are on a budget. I'm not sure if you listen to the inside disney weddings podcast. This last one was really good. It was all about how to save money on your wedding. HTH :goodvibes
LOL my numbers are pretty high and they don't even include the "really wants" like Mickey, the Cinderella coach, the MK photoshoot...lol I'm sure you understand! I think the reception in Italy isn't any more expensive than anywhere else, and this way we don't have to use the bus again (so basically we have to pay $600 for 30 minutes of use of the charter bus... There's gotta be another option...)That's a good idea about moving the desert party, at this point I'm not 100% sure we're going to even have it, I loved the idea at first but when I saw it last week, it was neat, but I'm not sure it's worth the whole dessert party thing. I think we just wanted to make a whole day of Epcot, except now I'm wondering if we should change it up and do the morning in Epcot then the evening in MK, just because there isn't a ton to do in Epcot. The thing is, to me whats important is just getting married, I think my FI is more into the whole wedding bash thing than I am.
I'm also a little down about it because my family is like "Disney World??? I don't think we'll be able to make it" and I haven't even told them the date! Talk about your party poopers...

[Belle2Be]

Just singing onto your pj now, everything looks great! LOVE the ring and the location!

Thanks!

[FutureMrs.B]

Oh man I'm sorry to hear that about your family. But hey you might be able to do the escape than and save money. :confused3 Hopefully they change their mind though. :goodvibes Regardless it's your special day. I'm sure things will start to fall into place and your day will be magical. :wizard:

[Belle2Be]

Oh man I'm sorry to hear that about your family. But hey you might be able to do the escape than and save money. :confused3 Hopefully they change their mind though. :goodvibes Regardless it's your special day. I'm sure things will start to fall into place and your day will be magical. :wizard:

Oh man I wish, unfortunately FI's list is pretty long LOL.

[Belle2Be]

Happy Dance Happy Dance
:cool1::cool1::cool1::banana::banana::banana::wooh oo::woohoo::woohoo::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:
My love for Disney has been revived :D Not that it ever left, I guess I should say my love for my Disney wedding has been revived :D:hippie: I went to Michaels today, ahhhhh. I could spend HOURS in Michaels. It's right up there with Barnes and Nobles, actually. Martha Stewart has a GREAT PR guy, or whoever the person is who designs the packaging. I just want to buy it all. Do I have a need for it? Uh, no. What the heck am I going to do with 6000 different hole punches? But they look so scrumptious! Not to mention I never go without a 40% off coupon, which means I HAVE to buy something, right? It would be a shame not to... I did good though today, crazy sales, I spent 5$ and ended up with some thick foam stuff for the Mickey/Epcot stamp I'm going to make, (any graphic designers here?), paper to do another test run of my Passport invites, a single flower for my nearly 3 year old (where did the time go?), and more paper for the mickey and castle confetti I'm going to make :D
Can you believe Michaels didn't have any Hurricane lanterns? Crazy. Dang I knew I needed ribbon for something! Add Ribbon Wands to my list of things to DIY :D

Now I have a color question. We love blue and orange (not orange like pumpkin orange, more like a yellow tangerine orange) partly because they are my FI's college colors (eyeyiyi that's what you get when you marry a Frat president I guess) and partly because while I love pink and orange, I'm not a pink person. But now that it's all in Italy, I'm wondering if we should change it? Blue and orange don't seem to really go with it all... But I'm not a red person either, so I don't want to be completely in warm colors...But I'm also not wanting to go all ultra christmas-y or wintery either... But maybe like a darker Blue and white with orange accents? What do you think?

(Sorry I'm a bit rambly, I had a Chai Tea Latte,oops!)

[Belle2Be]

So for an update, I think we're doing some restructuring. I'm really not happy with the way the Italy wedding was going, or how stiff Disney is with their wedding rules :( We are looking into a Swan and Dolphin wedding though, and that might give us the Disney and personality we want without the $$ or too many concessions on our part. So, as of now, the new plan is a Beach ceremony at the S&D, with some decor :) Then for our "reception", we're going to bus/taxi/limo it (not sure of the means of transportation yet) to the Polynesian, and enjoy the Spirit of Aloha show and dinner, and then off to Sago Cay(?) for the dessert party, to be visited by a couple surprise characters :) This would put our total (minus attire, rings and room, none of which are included in the minimum expends anyway) under 8k, and including everything we want so I'm very excited about that! There are several things up in the air and stuff, but it's the latest anyway :D

[lea007]

Hi I'm a graphic designer so if you need any help just pm. I've done a few things for some of the disbrides on her (see logo thread)

[tinkerbell 766]

Good luck with the S & D planning!!
As I have said countless times on these boards, I have, so far been so impressed with the way JustMarry have handled everything for me. Although my VR is only small (16 in total), I have always felt like the most important client Karen has!!! She has always been very quick to answer all my enquiries, advise on vendors and help with my planning. There has been no waiting around for responses from her (which I think is sometimes an issue with DFTW in their busy periods). As you pointed out, there are very few restrictions and rules and I feel I am having the VR I really want for a fraction of the price. It is, however, still right there in WDW, my absolute favourite place in the whole world!!!
Good luck whatever you decide!!

[Belle2Be]

Good luck with the S & D planning!!
As I have said countless times on these boards, I have, so far been so impressed with the way JustMarry have handled everything for me. Although my VR is only small (16 in total), I have always felt like the most important client Karen has!!! She has always been very quick to answer all my enquiries, advise on vendors and help with my planning. There has been no waiting around for responses from her (which I think is sometimes an issue with DFTW in their busy periods). As you pointed out, there are very few restrictions and rules and I feel I am having the VR I really want for a fraction of the price. It is, however, still right there in WDW, my absolute favourite place in the whole world!!!
Good luck whatever you decide!!

I may have read it, but do you have a planning journal? I think it would be the best of both worlds as well, but I'm so confused about it all now...

[tinkerbell 766]

Here is the link to my PJ - it used to be in my siggie but seems to have disappeared (just put that right)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2513856

I think that I am getting a good deal and don't feel I am missing out on anything (the only things a S & D bride can't have are cindy's carriage and a MK portrait session - neither of which I want anyway). This way I can have exactly what I want with much more choice than going through DFTW and I am paying around half the price!!!
Just as a heads up I don't think characters are allowed at DPs but they are certainly allowed at the cake/champagne reception at the Swan - if you are having one!!
If you have any questions, I will be glad to help!!

[Belle2Be]

Here is the link to my PJ - it used to be in my siggie but seems to have disappeared (just put that right)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2513856

I think that I am getting a good deal and don't feel I am missing out on anything (the only things a S & D bride can't have are cindy's carriage and a MK portrait session - neither of which I want anyway). This way I can have exactly what I want with much more choice than going through DFTW and I am paying around half the price!!!
Just as a heads up I don't think characters are allowed at DPs but they are certainly allowed at the cake/champagne reception at the Swan - if you are having one!!
If you have any questions, I will be glad to help!!
Characters really aren't allowed at DP's? Even if its at a resort and not park? For some reason I thought I've seen them there...
I don't think we're having a Cake/Champagne reception, although its certainly something to think about, esp if that's the only way we can get characters! I feel like I need them to solidify the disney thing, I was bummed that you can't have them at Epcot so it would be a good fix to that issue.
There is definitely a lot to think about...Off to read your PJ!

[tinkerbell 766]

I am pretty sure about the characters at the DP thing, but I have been wrong in the past!! Maybe somebody like Carrie can answer your question. It might be worth posting it as a question on the main board.
I hope that you can have them at your DP as this would be great!!

[Belle2Be]

Well, a couple updates today. One, I think we're moving our date up to 10-1ish-2011, to take advantage of the Dining Plan deals :) I also discovered Disney photographer Regina, she took pictures of a Canada wedding (along with Joe) and they are great! Which is so exctiting for me, because I'm kinda really picky so now Italy is back on the table. Except $$ wise, the beach is still more us, I think... Maybe I can just get married twice :D (to the same guy, of course :D)

[tinkerbell 766]

That's good news - just remember that with DPS you can request Regina but you may not get her as Disney will not guarantee a particular photographer. Hope it all works out for you!!!

[Belle2Be]

That's good news - just remember that with DPS you can request Regina but you may not get her as Disney will not guarantee a particular photographer. Hope it all works out for you!!!
LOL I know! I don't understand that, at all.I've never heard of a photographer that does business that way, I understand that they might get sick or something, I guess thats the only way you wouldn't get that photographer? I wonder how that works? What actually decides if they do or not?

We really want a beach wedding, but if we do that route we want to eat at the Spirit of Aloha luau at the Polynesian, but it looks like we can't make reservations (for a party of 40!) until 6 months prior which makes me REALLY nervous. Anyway, I'm still on the line, I really don't like committing that kind of money without a guarantee that I'll get the photographer I want.

[tinkerbell 766]

I don't think that it is just sickness which might prevent you getting your requested photographer. Apart from sickness and vacations, the DPS photographers do other things apart from weddings, and if your chosen photographer is commited to another event or another wedding, you get assigned somebody else!!

[FutureMrs.B]

Well, a couple updates today. One, I think we're moving our date up to 10-1ish-2011, to take advantage of the Dining Plan deals :) I also discovered Disney photographer Regina, she took pictures of a Canada wedding (along with Joe) and they are great! Which is so exctiting for me, because I'm kinda really picky so now Italy is back on the table. Except $$ wise, the beach is still more us, I think... Maybe I can just get married twice :D (to the same guy, of course :D)

:lmao: I hear ya about wanting one thing but $$ wise another option makes sense. Ultimately if you want to go with Italy are there other things that you might be able to forgo in order to make it a bit more affordable?

[Belle2Be]

:lmao: I hear ya about wanting one thing but $$ wise another option makes sense. Ultimately if you want to go with Italy are there other things that you might be able to forgo in order to make it a bit more affordable?

Well, not really. Italy will be expensive because its a Wishes wedding, so for the wedding alone a minimum of 12k (the 10k min + taxes) and that doesn't include attire or hair or any of that stuff, you know? Or even the photography, which is an easy 3-5k. So just a round estimate of 20k. With the beach option, it would come to about 6k for the same stuff the Wishes have except more personalized, and then add the photographer, attire and stuff would bring the total to around 14k max. Thats more what we're comfortable with paying for, really (Can you tell I'm talking myself through it still LOL). Basically $350 a guest instead of $500 a guest. Which still seems expensive, LOL, but oh well.
I LOVE the look of Italy, and I think it would be a dream if Disney was less rigid in certain aspects (Ok, mainly photography LOL). Maybe we could do a Vow renewal there someday?

Completely OffTopic, but I'm watching The Office, and it's stinkin' HILARIOUS...

[tinkerbell 766]

It really is a tough decision I know. I started off switching to the S&D because of the cost of a DFTW, but can honestly say I don't regret the switch at all up to now. I have had far more choices about things and my planner (Karen) has been an angel!!
Good luck with all the decisions!!

[FutureMrs.B]

Yea I hear ya. It's a tough choice. I love Disney and it's a dream come true, but boy it's an expensive dream. I find myself cutting things out. The S&D sounds like it's a great deal. If you're considering a beach wedding than it might be the way to go. Good look with your decision. Either way I'm sure it'll be a magical day because ultimately it'll be yours and your DF's special day. :flower3:

[Belle2Be]

It really is a tough decision I know. I started off switching to the S&D because of the cost of a DFTW, but can honestly say I don't regret the switch at all up to now. I have had far more choices about things and my planner (Karen) has been an angel!!
Good luck with all the decisions!!
Thanks! I talked to Karen a couple times, she really was super nice!
Yea I hear ya. It's a tough choice. I love Disney and it's a dream come true, but boy it's an expensive dream. I find myself cutting things out. The S&D sounds like it's a great deal. If you're considering a beach wedding than it might be the way to go. Good look with your decision. Either way I'm sure it'll be a magical day because ultimately it'll be yours and your DF's special day. :flower3:

I agree, I think I'm leaning towards the beach, we're both so laid back anyway it suits us :D I worry a little bit about it being canceled due to rain, but I think it will be ok...

Now onto more planning stuff, I need to get some pics of my Mickey Crayons!

[Belle2Be]

I decided I wanted to DIY my crayons for the kids table, but couldn't figure out how to make them. My test run mickeys are a little rough around the edges, but I think they'll work!

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/20101023-20101023-DSC_0147.jpg

Of course I'll need more colors, and I still have to figure out a cute way to put them on the tables?

[tinkerbell 766]

Aww these are super cute!!!

[Belle2Be]

So I don't know where I left off LOL, but now we're looking into doing a Disney wedding at the Belvedere Ruins and the reception at the Tamu Tamu Courtyard, or having just the reception at Tamu Tamu with the Dessert party down the Discovery river. Or *maybe* the Everest party, with the ride and everything. Man that would be awesome. I'm not too worried about the wedding and reception outshining us, we'd both rather have the attention on someone else rather than us anyway LOL.

So here are pics of the new place(From the website), I would still use the lanterns if they let us for centerpieces :D

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/TamuTamu.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/TamuTamu2.jpg

I also would LOVE to have it here-

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/Everest.jpg

Love :)

[Belle2Be]

Aww these are super cute!!!

Thanks!

[Belle2Be]

I should add my wedding shoes :D
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/weddingshoes.jpg

FI is the same height as me, not to mention my 3 year old walks better in heels than I do (She really does, it's pretty funny actually. Probably not to the downstairs neighbors, however...)

I've been working on my newsletter, man its pretty time consuming! It's hard to figure out what to write...

[FutureMrs.B]

Oh wow those pics are soo beautiful. I love that idea. You're shoes are sooo cool looking! I haven't seen anything like that before. You're sure to be comfy on your wedding day. You can dance the night away. :lmao:

[Belle2Be]

Crazy post hog today...
So I'm waiting anxiously for some info on the Animal Kingdom, I know that I already said all that, but the new thing is we have a new consultant, Stacy. I'm pretty excited about that, as the old consultant left a bad taste in my mouth, hopefully Stacy will be a better fit!

Here are the Bridesmaids invites I am going to make
http://www.inspirethebride.com/Fabulous-Creative-DIY-You-My-Bridesmaid-Giftboxes-6846973
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/bridesmaidsinvites.jpg

Then hangers for the BP (and possibly the guests)
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/hanger.jpg
Except with a Mickey instead of a heart, or names, I haven't decided yet :)

and I like these bags for taking a flower with, not sure howto make them tho
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/mwd103584_spr08_bagsbl_xl.jpg

[Belle2Be]

Oh wow those pics are soo beautiful. I love that idea. You're shoes are sooo cool looking! I haven't seen anything like that before. You're sure to be comfy on your wedding day. You can dance the night away. :lmao:

You're such a good sport :D You're probably like, this crazy chick needs to make up her mind :rotfl: I LOVE those shoes, I have a different style and color already, they are super comfy :D and this is a weird me thing, but I have long narrow feet and they make them look not so goofy LOL.

[Belle2Be]

No updates on anything yet, but soon I hope! Gotta get stuff moving if its next October! My dorky FI scored a bunch of those stick things (totally lost the name of it LOL) from work like a year ago, and I saw them in his car yesterday so I'm going to make some ribbon wands soon :D

[Belle2Be]

I found my Dress I found my Dress!!!! We went into the Davids Bridal today hoping to score something at the $99 sale that started yesterday, only to find out that someone came and bought 90% of them to send to China? So that was a bummer. I tried a bunch on anyway, and went back and forth between 2 that I really liked. I mostly decided on one, I really like it but it had a fold thing on the neckline that I really wasn't fond of, but didn't hate it enough to be a deal breaker and figured really liked it anyway. Anyway, we decided to sleep on it, and while we were walking out the door saw one close to the one I tried on, but without the fold thing! They only had 3, but one was my size, my FMIL talked me into trying it one, and BAM, I knew. It's a lot of dress, and pretty cheesily "princess", but I found that I didn't care, it's the dress I have to wear whether its at the courthouse or on the beach or whereever!
Here is is, my FMIL took pics on her phone, I'll add those later when I get them :D
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/TheDress2.jpg
:love:
And one I made of the whole party-
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/BridalParty.jpg

How do I go about seeing if my bridesmaids and MOH like this dress? What do you think of it? I tried to pic something that would be cool enough, but is also forgiving for different size bodies?

Oh, and I have a brag :D I was a solid size 6 when I went dress shopping last time, and then in september I ran 3-4 times a week, and did Wii Fit about 10-30 minutes a day 5 days a week, and now I'm a size 4! (Oh, and my dream dress? I don't need a single alteration! woohoo!) I didn't lose any weight, but I had some baby belly I had procrastinated in getting rid of. So that was exciting for me :)

[Belle2Be]

So here it is! I absolutely loved this dress on, but now that I look at it, is it too "ballerina-y"? :/ What do you think?
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DONOTLOOK.jpg

[elleinad16]

Awww, sweetie! You look beautiful!
Don't even question the dress--I think it looks elegant being fuller! I don't see a ballerina...I see a BRIDE!!! :goodvibes

[Belle2Be]

Awww, sweetie! You look beautiful!
Don't even question the dress--I think it looks elegant being fuller! I don't see a ballerina...I see a BRIDE!!! :goodvibes

Thank you so much! I tried on soo many, LOL, and I just LOVED this one on, it's hard when its a crappy phone pic too I think :)

[FutureMrs.B]

OMG you look amazing in your dress. Definitely not ballarinaish. It really is a beautiful dress. Don't go too much with pics. Sometimes I look at my pics of my dress and question myself but its how you feel when you're in it. That's what truly matters. :goodvibes:goodvibes

[Belle2Be]

OMG you look amazing in your dress. Definitely not ballarinaish. It really is a beautiful dress. Don't go too much with pics. Sometimes I look at my pics of my dress and question myself but its how you feel when you're in it. That's what truly matters. :goodvibes:goodvibes


Yay thank you!!:yay:

[Princess SarahK]

Caught up on everything and I am SOOO in love with your gown! Its the perfect amount of princess but without getting cheesy. YOu look gorgeous! :goodvibes And the Animal Kingdom wedding looks amazing! It looks like something from a dream, if its truly you and you love it, I say make it work! But if its out of the question then make something else work..lol. (but im pulling for a DFTW for you!) Cant wait to read more!!

[Belle2Be]

Caught up on everything and I am SOOO in love with your gown! Its the perfect amount of princess but without getting cheesy. YOu look gorgeous! :goodvibes And the Animal Kingdom wedding looks amazing! It looks like something from a dream, if its truly you and you love it, I say make it work! But if its out of the question then make something else work..lol. (but im pulling for a DFTW for you!) Cant wait to read more!!

Thanks so much! I'm pulling for a AK wedding as well, I'll hopefully hear back tomorrow!!!

[tinkerbell 766]

Lovely dress - not at all something a ballerina would wear!! She wouldn't be able to dance in it :goodvibes
Looking forward to hearing about your finalized plans

[lea007]

Thats is a really beautiful dress - congrats on getting rid of the baby weight i've still got mine even though i'm trying really hard to get rid of it.

I love the animal kingdom photos i imagine it could be beautiful and unique to have your wedding there i might even consider that for mine for a reception as we are still torn.

Cant wait to read more.

[Sccrmnky2005]

Beautiful Dress!! I think it looks so pretty on you!!:goodvibes

[Belle2Be]

Lovely dress - not at all something a ballerina would wear!! She wouldn't be able to dance in it :goodvibes
Looking forward to hearing about your finalized plans
Thanks! I'm looking forward to hearing my plans too LOL!
Thats is a really beautiful dress - congrats on getting rid of the baby weight i've still got mine even though i'm trying really hard to get rid of it.

I love the animal kingdom photos i imagine it could be beautiful and unique to have your wedding there i might even consider that for mine for a reception as we are still torn.

Cant wait to read more.
It was a lot of working out, running mostly. I bought these shoes, Vibram 5fingers, and they are amazing to run in! I can't run otherwise, I literally cramp up after like, 2 minutes. I really like Wii Fit as well, lots of Yoga-ing.

Beautiful Dress!! I think it looks so pretty on you!!:goodvibes

Thank you! I loved it and now I've already got the doubts LOL. I guess because I read on the KNot how so many girls despise the 'princess-y" look. I feel like saying, well I LIKE it, so nanny nanny boo boo.:banana:

[DoomBuggy0922]

Jumping onto this thread... I think you look LOVELY in your dress! :) And I love your PJ, it's so fun joining you for all your decision-making! I love the look of AK at night. My fingers are crossed!!

[Belle2Be]

Soooo I am in love with that dress. But I was excited about the AA Disney dresses coming out, and got an email that they are having a trunk show about an hour from me this weekend, so I'm going to try some on just to make sure! I'm not really sure if I like them or not, LOL, but I know if I don't try I'm going to wonder :D I'll be sure to bring my actual camera this time!

Thanks for reading DOom!! My planning has been a bit...everywhere LOL!

[Belle2Be]

Oh my goodness oh my goodness! I talked to Stacey last night, and we've got everything (almost!) lined up!!!
I'm making myself wait until its all booked this time, LOL, before I tell ya'll about it. I'm so stinkin' excited though!!!

[Belle2Be]

Ok! Here's all the dresses from the Fairy Tale Collection, man they were ALL gorgeous! Like seriously, pictures don't do them justice!!! The detailing on them was amazing!

Drumroll please! (Caution, pic heavy!!)
(My face is in these because I'm too lazy to chop my head off that many times...Please ignore LOL )
Jasmine!
Very pretty, very light, very silky dress! Not quite my style, but stunning none the less :D
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4478.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4479.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4480.jpg

Snow White
What to say, beautiful dress.
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4462.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4463.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4465.jpg

Cinderella
This was a top contender, it is sooo pretty! The outer tulle has sparkles in it, it is seriously bling.
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4467.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4469.jpg

Ariel
If this style dress was what I had in mind, I would've bought it in a second! It was flattering and elongating, but not super tight around the thighs, and had soooo many pretty details!
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4473.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4474.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4475.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4476.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4477.jpg

Sleeping Beauty
This dress is amazing to wear. The details and the way the lines are are stunning!
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4482.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4483.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4485.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4486.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4488.jpg

[Belle2Be]

Tiana
LOVED this dress, which surprised me!
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4489.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4490.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4491.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4492.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4493.jpg
The petals are little hearts!
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4496.jpg

And Finally, me, in my dress, which we purchased today:banana::cheer2::banana::cheer2:.......
Belle!
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4458.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4459.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4498.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSCN4499.jpg

[pixie921]

Love the dresses! It was nice to see them on a real person vs. just the official photos. You looked great in all of them, but you picked my favorite princess! Congratulations on finding your dress! :goodvibes

[DoomBuggy0922]

Oh my gosh, you look gorgeous in ALL of them! :) They all fit you perfectly!

...But I want that Cinderella dress to be MINE! (Or sleeping beauty>>> and the tiana is lovely!)

But anyway, you look amazing. :)

[Belle2Be]

Love the dresses! It was nice to see them on a real person vs. just the official photos. You looked great in all of them, but you picked my favorite princess! Congratulations on finding your dress! :goodvibes
Thanks!!!

Oh my gosh, you look gorgeous in ALL of them! :) They all fit you perfectly!

...But I want that Cinderella dress to be MINE! (Or sleeping beauty>>> and the tiana is lovely!)

But anyway, you look amazing. :)
Thanks! The Cinderella was STUNNING, I wish the camera captured how sparkly it was!

[Belle2Be]

So it's a little late, but I want to tell you about the story behind the love of Belle. First, she's my fav Princess. She's smart, gorgeous, doen'st fall for the idiot, and knows herself.
When my daughter was really young, she HATED the car. So we gave in and got a DVD player for our own piece of mind, and Beauty and the Beast has been in ever since :D My 3 year old can sing most of the songs, walks around with my hardback books saying "But there's no Pictures!" and singing the song with the book. My FI and I have heard it so many times that we actually use the lines in our day to day lives LOL. Whenever we get upset at each other, one generally uses the line "well you should've stayed out of the West Wing!" and then the reply and tension breaking "Well you should learn to control your temper!" and so on. We both are very passionate (read:stubborn haha) people, and we compliment each other just as Belle and the Beast do. We both grew up with Disney, and while they are just cartoons, B&tB is our favorite :D So when I tried on the dress, my FMIL just about fell over, all the girls who worked there were wow'd (kept saying how it looked like the dress was made for me, which they probably say to everyone, but it was still nice!) and I just felt amazing in it! :lovestruc It seemed meant to be :):love:

[FutureMrs.B]

I love the Belle Dress. It really is amazing. And the background of your love for Beauty in the Beast is really cute. What a better way of dealing with disagreements than quoting Disney! Hmm all my FI and I quote is Family Guy, not so romantic. :lmao:

[Belle2Be]

I love the Belle Dress. It really is amazing. And the background of your love for Beauty in the Beast is really cute. What a better way of dealing with disagreements than quoting Disney! Hmm all my FI and I quote is Family Guy, not so romantic. :lmao:

Hahaha that is funny!!! We quote some other shows, The Office is one of our latest :D

[mysumi]

hi Belle! Congratulations on picking your reception locations! Italy is a lovely spot for receptions, ceremonies and parties. It's one of my favorite viewing spots for the fireworks as well. :) I think your ring is just gorgeous, your fiancee did a fantastic job picking that out. The heart is so unique!
Those lanterns are so cute too, I saw them on our last trip and seriously contemplated picking up a few for us but I didn't. I like the favour packages too, they remind of those little flower things from martha stewart. So cute.

[mysumi]

Actually, I need to edit that! Your additional thread didn't show when I was posting before, silly laptop or stupid me. I actually love the pictures you posted from AK, I've seen parties done there before and it definitely has an elegant feel. Those lights in the trees and over the walkways just make it sparkle, it's so pretty.

Love your dress!!! I also love the idea of the wands, are you still doing those? I can't even walk into michael's unattended anymore, I'll be lost for hours. :)

[brer rabbit 28]

HI there :goodvibes

Just joining in with you PJ. I love your dress. Absoultely gorgeous. Can't wait to read more

[Belle2Be]

Hi, welcome and thanks for reading!

Here's a couple projects I've been working on today, a candy scoop and button boutonnieres!
The candy scoop I saw on Etsy, and thought it was cute and easy to do so I tried it :D I might do something similar to the cake and serving set-

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSC_0249-1.jpg

And the boutonnieres were a bit of a fail, I need to get a couple more things to make them a little more finished LOL. I'd love any creative criticism!
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/practice.jpg

[tinkerbell 766]

So it's a little late, but I want to tell you about the story behind the love of Belle. First, she's my fav Princess. She's smart, gorgeous, doen'st fall for the idiot, and knows herself.
When my daughter was really young, she HATED the car. So we gave in and got a DVD player for our own piece of mind, and Beauty and the Beast has been in ever since :D My 3 year old can sing most of the songs, walks around with my hardback books saying "But there's no Pictures!" and singing the song with the book. My FI and I have heard it so many times that we actually use the lines in our day to day lives LOL. Whenever we get upset at each other, one generally uses the line "well you should've stayed out of the West Wing!" and then the reply and tension breaking "Well you should learn to control your temper!" and so on. We both are very passionate (read:stubborn haha) people, and we compliment each other just as Belle and the Beast do. We both grew up with Disney, and while they are just cartoons, B&tB is our favorite :D So when I tried on the dress, my FMIL just about fell over, all the girls who worked there were wow'd (kept saying how it looked like the dress was made for me, which they probably say to everyone, but it was still nice!) and I just felt amazing in it! :lovestruc It seemed meant to be :):love:

He he I can identify with this. My children (aged 23, 20 and 10) still quote 'Mary Poppins' at me regularly. I have a habit of saying 'What's all this', for example, if somebody has left the bathroom in a mess or clothes on the floor, and they always come back with 'step in time'. It looses a little in the translation, but if you are familiar with 'Mary Poppins' you will understand!!

[Belle2Be]

He he I can identify with this. My children (aged 23, 20 and 10) still quote 'Mary Poppins' at me regularly. I have a habit of saying 'What's all this', for example, if somebody has left the bathroom in a mess or clothes on the floor, and they always come back with 'step in time'. It looses a little in the translation, but if you are familiar with 'Mary Poppins' you will understand!!

Hahah I love it!

[geek+nerd]

You look amazing in all those dresses, but the Belle is definitely made for you! Congratulations on finding your perfect fit!

[Belle2Be]

You look amazing in all those dresses, but the Belle is definitely made for you! Congratulations on finding your perfect fit!

Thanks!!

Ok so Button Boutonniere Attempt #2, Much better I think! FI likes them, but he likes everything I do LOL. What do you think?
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/DSC_0250.jpg

[KBelle5]

Ok, I normally hate tulle, but that Belle dress is just amazing! As you can probably tell from my username, Belle is my favorite as well. Great choice!

[Belle2Be]

Ok, I normally hate tulle, but that Belle dress is just amazing! As you can probably tell from my username, Belle is my favorite as well. Great choice!

Thanks! I don't *hate* tulle, but I LOVE taffeta, so I was torn for a while there (both Sleeping beauty and Tiana are taffeta :D)

[sw33t_angel]

Have been following your PJ! Love the dress!! :) Belle is one of my favorites as well! :)

[Belle2Be]

So I have a couple updated versions of the boutonnieres-
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/buttonB.jpg

and the beginnings of my bouquet!
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/flowerdu.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/flowerun.jpg

Along with my Champagne glass charms (I'm making one for us, our parents, and the MOH/BM :)
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/WineCharms.jpg

[mdoll4]

Okay, so I've always had a thing for buttons. I used to make button jewelry in high school. Anyway, I LOVE your flowers and your boutonierres (oh gosh, I butchered that word!) Congrats on everything, and I just love your creativity! :D

[NOMNOMNOMS]

I decided I wanted to DIY my crayons for the kids table, but couldn't figure out how to make them. My test run mickeys are a little rough around the edges, but I think they'll work!

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/20101023-20101023-DSC_0147.jpg

Of course I'll need more colors, and I still have to figure out a cute way to put them on the tables?

I was also going to DIY crayons for the kids table...where did you get your mold from! I think they turned out great!:goodvibes

[Sccrmnky2005]

WOW!! Love the dresses, I think like the rest of us the belle dress fits you so beautifuly!!

My dress is Alfred Angelo, and don't dare to go back into the store to try on the Disney ones:laughing:

I love Alfred Angelo, my prom dress in high school when me and DF went was Alfred Angelo and now my wedding dress is too!! :goodvibes

I also love the mickey mouse Crayons!! How did you do those?

[Belle2Be]

Thanks everyone!

Mickey mouse crayons: :goodvibes
I used ice trays that I got from Disney world, melted crayons that I bought for 20 cents a pack right before school started into little paper cups, poured wax into tray, then stuck in the freezer for a while :D

[Belle2Be]

Okay, so I've always had a thing for buttons. I used to make button jewelry in high school. Anyway, I LOVE your flowers and your boutonierres (oh gosh, I butchered that word!) Congrats on everything, and I just love your creativity! :D

Haha Thanks!

[AmberHeartsDisney]

Do you recall the price of each dress? Sorry to be a pain.

[Belle2Be]

Do you recall the price of each dress? Sorry to be a pain.

Crap I forgot prices! Hmmm.. Ok Cinderella was 899, Tiana and Sleeping Beauty were 1000 (or possibly 1099) belle was 1099, Jasmine was the lower end, 599 I think, Snow White was 999? I forgot Ariel...But it was a lot of dress so I think Ariel was up towards 999 also :) Don't quote me on that though!

ETA and you're not a pain!

[princesswendy720]

I like the AA dresses much better than the Kirstie Kelley ones!

When will you confirm your date/locations? I'm excited to hear about what you decided on!

[Belle2Be]

I like the AA dresses much better than the Kirstie Kelley ones!

When will you confirm your date/locations? I'm excited to hear about what you decided on!
We're working on it now, there's a lot of back and forth that has to be done :goodvibes
I'm so impatient!!:woohoo:

[AmberHeartsDisney]

Crap I forgot prices! Hmmm.. Ok Cinderella was 899, Tiana and Sleeping Beauty were 1000 (or possibly 1099) belle was 1099, Jasmine was the lower end, 599 I think, Snow White was 999? I forgot Ariel...But it was a lot of dress so I think Ariel was up towards 999 also :) Don't quote me on that though!

ETA and you're not a pain!

thank you :)

Im really tore on what to do. I really like Belle but now i am liking ariel and i also like this one http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?style=2123

which is not disney. I am trying to lose weight before the wedding and i dont think ill look good in any dress i want. :(

[veganxmegan]

Does the Belle dress lace up in the back? Or do you have any pictures of the back? It's beautiful!

[Mindyjoy]

Subbing ... I love the Belle dress and your button bouquet.

[Belle2Be]

Does the Belle dress lace up in the back? Or do you have any pictures of the back? It's beautiful!

It's lace up, but we didn't get a picture! I can't believe we got one of every other dress but mine LOL. Go figure.

[Belle2Be]

thank you :)

Im really tore on what to do. I really like Belle but now i am liking ariel and i also like this one http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?style=2123

which is not disney. I am trying to lose weight before the wedding and i dont think ill look good in any dress i want. :(

Oooh that one is gorgeous too!!! The Ariel had REALLY pretty Lace touches to it, I really did like it if it was the style i wanted! It was really lengthening, it made me look a lot taller than I am :D

[veganxmegan]

It's lace up, but we didn't get a picture! I can't believe we got one of every other dress but mine LOL. Go figure.

That makes me want the Belle dress even more!! That's one of my requirements for my dress - Lace up!

[Belle2Be]

Oh man I'm itching to talk about my plans!!! Should I wait until we have the LOA or should I just spill it now? AGH!:laundy: (I was looking for a pulling its hair out smiley, but one doing the laundry will have to do!:rotfl:)

[Princess SarahK]

SPILL SPILL SPILL!!! We are (okay I am) anxiously waiting! :lmao: Laundry works for me...its almost as bad as pulling hair out!

[Sccrmnky2005]

Can't wait to hear more about your plans!!! :goodvibes

[Belle2Be]

Alright! Well the date is reserved, we had a few hiccups but nothing too bad!

Is it lame that I don't want to say the details about our wedding because I"m worried someone will do it first or take our date LOL?

[princesswendy720]

Well as long as you are past the 16 month mark another bride can't take your date/locations unless you fail to send the LOA back in time.

[disneylizzylou]

I know exactly how you feel!! I wouldn't post about our wedding plans until we had secured our locations cause I was so afraid that it would jinx us!! :rotfl:

[April Elizabeth]

Just joining in. I love your dress! It looks beautiful on you!:cutie:

[Belle2Be]

Yes that's exactly it! Our plans have changed soooo many times, and I think we've finally got it set but we haven't sent in the deposit or done our LOA yet. We have a "tenative hold" on the date, and have gotten a guess-timate on the cost of it all.

[Belle2Be]

Alright! I'm doing it! Here it goes, the FINAL plan!!!


We all meet at Animal Kingdom, and the guests take a ride on the Safari!
From there, everyone walks to Tamu Tamu(or possibly Flame Tree Garden) for a pre-Ceremony reception with cheese platters and such, to wait for the park to get cleared out! My FMIL is gifting us with an Animal Encounter at that point as well!

The ceremony will be at Expedition Everest, Base camp!
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/Everest.jpg
I'm so excited :D
Following the ceremony, we'll all walk back to Tamu Tamu for a 3 hour reception, :D
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/TamuTamu2.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/TamuTamu.jpg

And thats it!
Now there are some budget issues, so we wont be having a few things, centerpieces are likely out, as is real floral (which is fine by us). We're just going to have a friend or family member use my DSLR and get some pics, since for the 3-4 k it would cost for their photographer I could get a couple amazing lenses and external flash. We are also having a couple characters :D and the menu looks sooo yummy!
We had to move the date a few times, and now since we're waiting to find out if the dining plan is going to happen next fiscal year, we might move it again! But its ok. I'm not stressing about it LOL!

So what do you think?

[Sccrmnky2005]

Very NICE!! I love that it's so unique! Hope everything works out for you!:goodvibes

[princesswendy720]

Sounds very cool I'm sure your guests will love it! Is there a seperate charge for your ceremony location? I've only ever seen pricing for it as a reception location.

[Belle2Be]

Sounds very cool I'm sure your guests will love it! Is there a seperate charge for your ceremony location? I've only ever seen pricing for it as a reception location.

I've only ever seen it as a reception as well, I'm pretty sure it's the first time it's been done! There is a separate charge :D

[DHSsenior007]

Just read all of your PJ and I love the AK wedding! So unique and the pictures look like it's going to be gorgeous! Very cool that the guests get to go on the safari and everything!

I love the AA Disney gowns! Jealous that you got to try all of them on. I already found my dress, so my mom forbade me from trying on any others lol!

Can't wait to see the rest of your plans :)

[Belle2Be]

Very NICE!! I love that it's so unique! Hope everything works out for you!:goodvibes

Thanks! i"m so stoked! I have Stacey as our coordinator, she's freaking amazing!

[DoomBuggy0922]

I am so excited for this wedding!!! It's going to be BEAUTIFUL! (And who needs floral anyway?!)

[Belle2Be]

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[Belle2Be]

I forgot! Check this out, it's a Fashion Sketch done by a friend, http://www.etsy.com/shop/arenyth
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff122/sparkii_01/wedding/belle2be_dress_withmodel.jpg

[tinkerbell 766]

Beautiful photos!!!
How does the sketch thing work? Do you send her a photo?
Thanks

[Belle2Be]

Beautiful photos!!!
How does the sketch thing work? Do you send her a photo?
Thanks
I linked her to the dress on Alfred Angelo, and she did the rest! Took her about 2 days!

[Stephie77]

What nice photos. The shots in Central Park are so pretty. I love Central Park and walk there pretty often on my lunch break. What a cute idea to have shots taken at Magnolias. Hope you had a cupcake or two (or in my case five). Looking forward to seeing how your wedding turns out since I have not seen a wedding at those AK locations yet.

[Belle2Be]

Thanks! How lucky you get to walk there all the time, it's so unique!
I'm pretty excited to see how the wedding turns out myself!

[erin.w]

Great engagement photos! I can't wait to order a sketch of my dress!

[pixie921]

Your engagement photos are beautiful! And your plans for your ceremony and reception in AK sound amazing! :goodvibes

[DisneyBride1207]

any more info about AK wedding ceremony?? I'm dying to know! This COULD change our ceremony location ;) I've been dying to have something involving AK as I'm not 'too' thrilled with SBP!!! I'd love to hear more!!

[Jilian]

Great plans so far and your dress is beautiful! I'm not a huge fan of the disney dresses but I have always loved the way the belle one looked. Your AK wedding/reception looks like a beautiful location too. Can't wait to hear more!

[super_k0116]

We're having our reception at Tamu Tamu (or Tusker House) and I can't wait to hear more about the details of your wedding!!

Congratulations and you look lovely in your dress!

[dragonwingz]

I have to say I love reading everyone's stories and it has prompted me to start one of my own.

THanks!

[LittleKittyMarie]

Loving your PJ. The AK locations are so unique, I can't wait to hear more details. And you made a lovely choice of dress, it looks gorgeous!