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[MainStMandy]

I liked the dress its super cute. I like the first necklace best!

Thanks!

I am loving that dress! And I have always been fond of the sherry red/turquoise blue combo. It always makes me happy! Of the necklaces... I am thinking number three might be best. It is nice and simple, yet bold. The second one I fear the flower may interfere with the straps, so that may not be too comfortable. That is just my thoughts on the matter though. Nice finds!

I love the color combo too and since we didn't use it as a wedding color I figure it would be great for pics on the boardwakl! I'm not sure which one I like the best so far...

 

[Boardwalk_bride]

Thanks!! I can't wait either

So I have been trying to figure out what to wear for our e-pics. I had purchased a cute denim skirt last week and was going to find a bright colored top for it. Until my mom got this for me!

I am thinking of getting one of these to wear with it. I also have a cute pair of wedge sandles that are like cork colored bottoms with teal straps.

#1 LOVE the dress
#2 Those are my colours...and I love those necklaces...would you be terribly mad if I purchased a similar one? Oh, and I like the first 2 the best! But they are all really nice!


I too understand your frustration (as I have said before) with family. I think every family is different, and I often get judged as well for not "caring" about whether or not certain family members are there (not saying you don't care, but you know what I mean). For a lot of people, family are really important to them, which is great for them! But for some of us, it's just not as big of deal (for me, I consider most of my friends more "family" than many of my actual family members). Just do what makes you happy!!!

 

[MainStMandy]

#1 LOVE the dress
#2 Those are my colours...and I love those necklaces...would you be terribly mad if I purchased a similar one? Oh, and I like the first 2 the best! But they are all really nice!


I too understand your frustration (as I have said before) with family. I think every family is different, and I often get judged as well for not "caring" about whether or not certain family members are there (not saying you don't care, but you know what I mean). For a lot of people, family are really important to them, which is great for them! But for some of us, it's just not as big of deal (for me, I consider most of my friends more "family" than many of my actual family members). Just do what makes you happy!!!

Awww thank you It's not that I don't care either (totally understood what you meant). Just when I think things are settled, one more thing comes up!!

Oh and steal away!! There are a TON on Etsy. Search red and turquoise necklace!! The ones I posted were around $20!!

ETA: I think the first one's blue beads are closer to the color of the dress.

 

[Chilly]

I don't think the round neck of the second necklace goes with a V neck dress but does depend on length. For me i'd pick number 3.

 

[MainStMandy]

I don't think the round neck of the second necklace goes with a V neck dress but does depend on length. For me i'd pick number 3.

That's what I thought too....it's just so pretty

 

[figmentfan814]

First, I love the dress for the e-pictures and the jewelry options are all very cute I can't wait to see your shots from Randy.

On the at-home reception front, I definitely know how you feel. At first, I didn't want one either and DH's dad was really into having it. He even offered to get us a hall (which he did). He then unexpectantly had a heart attack and passed away 3 months before the wedding. We considered canceling the reception, but in the end went forward with it. Despite my reservations I'm glad we did it after all.

As Sam already said we did it extremely cost effective - no alcohol or DJ, but our total cost with food, decorations, etc. was at $3,300 for 150 people. Our food priced out at $10 each and I know you said you found a place at $15 each, so definitely still in that range.

Plus, in the end it was neat to see the excitement on everyone's faces as they were able to look through our photos and watch our video from the wedding. People got so excited having the chance to be a part of the day even if they weren't there in person. In fact, I wasn't going to wear my wedding dress, but some of my cousins insisted and I'm glad they did because I have some really nice photos in my wedding gown with family who couldn't be at the wedding.

 

[Jazzylolo]

Necklace #3. Then I can borrow it!!!

 

[MainStMandy]

First, I love the dress for the e-pictures and the jewelry options are all very cute I can't wait to see your shots from Randy.

On the at-home reception front, I definitely know how you feel. At first, I didn't want one either and DH's dad was really into having it. He even offered to get us a hall (which he did). He then unexpectantly had a heart attack and passed away 3 months before the wedding. We considered canceling the reception, but in the end went forward with it. Despite my reservations I'm glad we did it after all.

As Sam already said we did it extremely cost effective - no alcohol or DJ, but our total cost with food, decorations, etc. was at $3,300 for 150 people. Our food priced out at $10 each and I know you said you found a place at $15 each, so definitely still in that range.

Plus, in the end it was neat to see the excitement on everyone's faces as they were able to look through our photos and watch our video from the wedding. People got so excited having the chance to be a part of the day even if they weren't there in person. In fact, I wasn't going to wear my wedding dress, but some of my cousins insisted and I'm glad they did because I have some really nice photos in my wedding gown with family who couldn't be at the wedding.

Aww thank you for sharing that. Hopefully we can keep the cost down. The place I found seems pretty flexible and I am looking into a few others. I am so sorry that your FIL didn't make it to see how beautiful everything turned out!

Necklace #3. Then I can borrow it!!!

Lol I can't decide!!! I think I like the one with the rose better.

 

[ZeitgeistDuck]

Ok maybe my post came across in the wrong way because of my frustration. This really doesn't have anything to do with his grandmother but more my future in-laws. I understand his grandmother wanting to be there. Eric is her favorite grandchild. However, it was Eric's decision to have a destination wedding knowing she can't be there. The only reason we are getting a videographer is because Eric wants his grandmother to see the ceremony, and I am ok with that.

I only have 2 grandmothers left, one of which I am not on speaking terms with. I would give anything if she wanted to be a part of my life and this wedding and I would give anything to have my grandfather back and be part of that day so I totally understand.

My frustration is with his mother who keeps changing things up without any thought to anyone else. I don't belive she does this intentionally which is why I vent about it here and not to her directly. We accomadated her request to have a welcome part. An at-home reception was not originally in our budget. I also can't justify having a party just for Eric's side of the family so now it's turned into something bigger than I anticipated. Really, I would love to wear my dress again. I wasn't thrilled with the idea of just wearing it around his parents house, but se le vie.

Thanks for your comments, I did not mean to come across as ungrateful as you portrayed me. I think all us Disney brides get frustrated sometimes and I have always been able to come here and vent a little, knowing that others share in my frustration.

Thanks for not being offended by my comment. Just a couple of things:
1. I didn't portray you as ungrateful. I just responded to you. I don't think I put words in your mouth.

2. Maybe your MIL is just responding to what she preceives as your style of planning? You guys have switched things up quite a bit, so its reasonable to think she thought you were continuing to be open to new ideas about an at home reception, since you'd been opent to lots of new ideas about the wedding and reception itself. You've only just recently really started settling on ideas. Maybe you can tell her, look now that we're finally really making up our minds, I'd like to keep from chaning plans again?

3. If DH's grandma asked me to stand in a cow patty so that she could see my dress, I'd do it. If she asked me to put my gown on and have a pretend tea party with my dollies, I'd do it. I would bend over backwards. I'm glad to hear you're willing to do whatever it takes to honor your fiancee's grandma, and not get annoyed with her over things your MIL is doing. We hired a videographer just so that his grandparents could see our wedding. We also had replicas of my wedding bouquet delivered to each grandma on our wedding day and called them immediately after the ceremony. I think its so nice that you've hired the videogapher! I'm glad to hear you're planning a celebration that includes Eric's grandmother.

Good luck and best wishes on a strong and healthy marriage!

 

[jspahn]

Necklace #3. Then I can borrow it!!!

I like #3 also!

 

[misscrossbee]

I am not being harsh but even his parents said, she is almost 95 years old...she may not be here when we get married

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Oh wow. How can you not think that's being harsh?

If that's the case, why don't you get your dress on now, go to her house and give her the thrill of seeing you in it? You were keen enough to show it (and a million other multi-colored wedding things) off to a bunch of strangers on this site ASAP, but you can't take a couple of hours out of your life to do it for your DF's beloved grandmother who is broken-hearted she can't see her favorite grandchild get married?

As you'll already know from experience, when you marry someone, you marry into their family, whether you like them or not. That means sometimes having to do something you'd really rather not, or putting up with the behavior of people you don't particularly like, for the greater good and the love of your OH. All while having the good grace not to whine about it to people, either IRL or on the internet. It's also part of being a mature, well-rounded adult.

I wish you and Eric the best with your marriage.

 

[CassIS300]

OMG I love your last necklace you posted....I would have never thought to put those two colors together... they are awesome!

 

[Pirate's Princess]

I love all those necklaces and the dress. Your e-pics are going to look great. I think we're going to do e-pics too. Everyones looks so great. I'm totally jealous

 

[GoonieBride]

the necklaces look really great! which ever one you decide on will work beautifully with the dress.

 

[Petals & Pixie Dust]

love the teal dress and the jewelry
Everything looks great!

 

[MainStMandy]

OMG I am so excited!!! My brother just WALKED into the office where my mom and I work...TWO whole days early. He was supposed to fly in Sunday morning from KOREA. He has been gone an entire year. I am so unbelievably excited!!!

 

[gemmybear83]

OMG I am so excited!!! My brother just WALKED into the office where my mom and I work...TWO whole days early. He was supposed to fly in Sunday morning from KOREA. He has been gone an entire year. I am so unbelievably excited!!!

Awww so excited for you! My little brother is out there right now teaching English until next March!

 

[MainStMandy]

Awww so excited for you! My little brother is out there right now teaching English until next March!

That's what my brother was doing too!

 

[CassIS300]

Thats fantastic!!! Awesome news!

 

[polynesianbride]

YAY I'm finally on board and caught up with the NEW plans Your first PJ was getting long... but it looks like this one might grow exponentially too First off I LOVE Tamu Tamu and think it will be just perfect no matter what direction you go with the theming! The animal print cake is sooooo much fun, have you found out if they can make it yet? It doesn't seem like it should be a problem I also love the turquoise dress for the e-pics and am a HUGE fan of necklace #1! Those colors will be perfect on the Boardwalk