Anjanette & Jason Disneyland Hotel PJ (May 8, 2010) -- We're back! 5/15

[MainStMandy]

I am so entirely torn on what to do for my veil! As it stands now, when my gown is ready, there will also be some extra sparkle-tulle along with it. The bridal shop intended to make me a veil using this material. I loved the idea originally but ever since have been second guessing. As it may have been noticed, I have a great attraction to vintage glam. I am deeply in love with birdcage veils, which is what I keep wondering if I should go with instead.

I'm concerned that maybe it would look odd with my style of dress though? OR that maybe it will become one of those type of wedding trends that 20 years from now I'll wonder why I did it. Sort of like the poor brides of the '80s that had the poofy hair and poofy sleeves. Sorry, I'm rambling now! Lol!

My question is - what do you guys think? Do you think it would look good? Would it withstand time in photos? Should I really even care if it wound up seeming like a fad if I loved it anyway? All input is welcomed and appreciated!

I think you need to try it on. I am so with you on the vintage glam and I wanted a birdcage veil as well. BUT then I tried a cathedral length on with my dress and fell in love. It gave it a totally different vibe...still glam and elegant...just in a different way!

You can take pics and let us see

 

[Chilly]

Had you thought about both?

Caryn did both and it looked lovely, have a look at post 51:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1702887&page=4

 

[figment fan21]

Guess what??!! Only... 10 MORE MONTHS!!!!!!

I ordered some handmade bridal earrings yesterday! Mine will look a tiny bit different. The pearls on mine will be white and the earrings will be on posts instead of french hooks.

I wanted some simple that matched my necklace really well. So again, I shall model them once I get them in the mail!

So, it's time for me to call upon you beautiful ladies with amazing taste again! I'm having another bridal dilemma. I'm not sure if I've mentioned it before, but here goes!

I am so entirely torn on what to do for my veil! As it stands now, when my gown is ready, there will also be some extra sparkle-tulle along with it. The bridal shop intended to make me a veil using this material. I loved the idea originally but ever since have been second guessing. As it may have been noticed, I have a great attraction to vintage glam. I am deeply in love with birdcage veils, which is what I keep wondering if I should go with instead.

I'm concerned that maybe it would look odd with my style of dress though? OR that maybe it will become one of those type of wedding trends that 20 years from now I'll wonder why I did it. Sort of like the poor brides of the '80s that had the poofy hair and poofy sleeves. Sorry, I'm rambling now! Lol!

My question is - what do you guys think? Do you think it would look good? Would it withstand time in photos? Should I really even care if it wound up seeming like a fad if I loved it anyway? All input is welcomed and appreciated!

Giiiiirl I went through the SAME thing!! As you've seen in my PJ (thanks for the post by the way) I ended up with the traditional veil with some crystals scattered through it. Here are my reasons why.... My dress is too contemporary for it, Its not the style dress that i think would look good with a birdcage veil. I also was worried, like you, that it would become a fad that i'd regret later on. The veil is something that is classic and will never go out of style. (oh those poor 80s brides... my mother had the poofy sleevs AND one of those stupid hat veils!!! ) AND i tried a bridcage veil on and to be honest it bothered me, i didn't like it being so close to my face... i know i'm a wierdo

it was a very hard decision for me and no matter what don't go by what I say because its your wedding and you have to do whats best for you. My suggestion is to try some on, see what you like and try to invision it with your gown. I know that putting on the one i bought made me feel MORE like a bride than my dress!

I hope my rambling helped alittle bit... Keep me posted!

 

[Pirate's Princess]

I say go with the birdcage, or both. You seem to really love that style and I think you'll regret NOT doing it. If you want to use that fabric, I think you should post an Alchemy on etsy and have someone make it for you. There are TONS of lovely birdcages on there. I bet it would come out great.

 

[ghoulish delight]

Oh your std's are cute! I love that stamp, that is the stamp I used for my invites!

As for the veil, go for what YOU want, it's your day. Follow your heart. Who cares what the pictures look like in years to come. I think that happens with all pictures anyway! Hey, maybe it will give you a reason to do a VR at DW so we can follow along on another PJ...

Thanks! The stamp was a nice touch!

You're right. I think the reason I'm so confused is because I'm so unsure of what I actually do want! I just have to try and test it out. See what looks best I suppose. And you're right! Sounds like a good reason to have a VR someday...

Okies, first things first - I love the earrings, they're stunning !

As for the veils, you know how much I love the birdcages, and esp with the Katy Perry pin-up I just think it would look immense (remember the "Hot & Cold" video??). Now I know your dress is kinda princessy, but I still think a birdcage would work, although in the same breath I think a long veil with a flower would still work. I'm biased because I'm a lover of the birdcage, so I'm being careful with how much I mention it!

I think you know you better than anyone, so you will know in your heart which is best - you have just as amazing taste as any of us. Either way you will look perfect on your wedding day whichever you choose!!! xx

Oh, it's fine to be biased! If I'm honest with myself, I really think either one could be beautiful. I think the thing is, I can't picture how a long veil would work with the pinuppy hair. I don't want a veil sitting flat on top of my head. Sadly, because my hair will be mostly down.. I'm uncertain how it'd work?

Only time will tell! Even though it's slowly getting closer to the wedding, I do still have a lot of time thankfully!

I think you need to try it on. I am so with you on the vintage glam and I wanted a birdcage veil as well. BUT then I tried a cathedral length on with my dress and fell in love. It gave it a totally different vibe...still glam and elegant...just in a different way!

You can take pics and let us see

Hehe, I agree!! I think that's the only way I will be absolutely for sure! You are right about yours still being glam and classy elegant too. So I just need to try them both on with my dress and pick which I feel is right!

Had you thought about both?

Caryn did both and it looked lovely, have a look at post 51:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1702887&page=4

I actually hadn't, but wow!! That's beautiful! I may have to consider doing that, if I find myself too torn to choose! Again, my one concern is that since my hair will most likely be mostly down, would it still work? What do you think?

Thanks for showing me that!

Giiiiirl I went through the SAME thing!! As you've seen in my PJ (thanks for the post by the way) I ended up with the traditional veil with some crystals scattered through it. Here are my reasons why.... My dress is too contemporary for it, Its not the style dress that i think would look good with a birdcage veil. I also was worried, like you, that it would become a fad that i'd regret later on. The veil is something that is classic and will never go out of style. (oh those poor 80s brides... my mother had the poofy sleevs AND one of those stupid hat veils!!! ) AND i tried a bridcage veil on and to be honest it bothered me, i didn't like it being so close to my face... i know i'm a wierdo

it was a very hard decision for me and no matter what don't go by what I say because its your wedding and you have to do whats best for you. My suggestion is to try some on, see what you like and try to invision it with your gown. I know that putting on the one i bought made me feel MORE like a bride than my dress!

I hope my rambling helped alittle bit... Keep me posted!

Hmm.. I haven't ever tried one on, so who knows? It might bother me too! I need to track one down and give it a test run! I'm probably totally overthinking everything (as per usual for myself ). I know it really should be as easy as trying both on to see what I like better. I get the better I'll be just as confused about it. I'm worrying myself by thinking either way I might regret my choice! Bah! Too much a perfectionist I be! Lol.

I will definitely keep you posted! Oh, and you're most welcome! You picked a wonderful veil out so I appreciate the input!

I say go with the birdcage, or both. You seem to really love that style and I think you'll regret NOT doing it. If you want to use that fabric, I think you should post an Alchemy on etsy and have someone make it for you. There are TONS of lovely birdcages on there. I bet it would come out great.

That's a good idea! Like I said, if I reeeaally can't decide which I want, I will do both! It looks fabulous anyway! Thanks dear!

 

[polynesianbride]

First off I think your necklace is absolutely gorgeous!!!! And the earrings will be perfect with it! As for the veils I think you definately need to go with a bird cage, given the hair style you want I think it just goes better. I do like how Caryn had both but with your hair down I don't know how that would work. I think if you did 1/2 up 1/2 down you could do both pretty easily and it would look stunning!

 

[Chilly]

Or what about something like this:

 

[cinderella-princess]

I just found your PJ and am loving all of your decisions so far - especially the necklace. I hardly ever see PJ or TR about weddings at Disneyland so I'm super excited for yours!!

As far as veils go - I really like the picture of both in the previous post. Why not try that?

 

[ghoulish delight]

First off I think your necklace is absolutely gorgeous!!!! And the earrings will be perfect with it! As for the veils I think you definately need to go with a bird cage, given the hair style you want I think it just goes better. I do like how Caryn had both but with your hair down I don't know how that would work. I think if you did 1/2 up 1/2 down you could do both pretty easily and it would look stunning!

Thanks muchly! I just so happen to love my necklace too! Hehe. I agree! I love the way Caryn included both, but I'm not sure if it'll work out with my hairdo. At least I have the time to really think about it!! Otherwise, I'd be up a creek...

Or what about something like this:

Beautiful!! I'm only a wee bit skeptical because I have yet to see the look on a bride with her hair at least 1/2 up 1/2 down. : Maybe I'll be able to find a photo of that somewhere!

I just found your PJ and am loving all of your decisions so far - especially the necklace. I hardly ever see PJ or TR about weddings at Disneyland so I'm super excited for yours!!

As far as veils go - I really like the picture of both in the previous post. Why not try that?

Why thank you, and thanks for reading! As far as I know, I'm the only DL bride on the boards at the moment. It's a little lonely sometimes, but having other DFTW brides to help out as much as they can still helps tremendously! That, and I'm hoping maybe my PJ will help out another DL bride someday.

Again, only worry is whether using both would work out with my hairdo. I wish I knew what I was doing with my hair for sure! That would make this so much easier! Lol.

 

[ghoulish delight]

So, I got a call about an hour ago from the bridal shop... and to my surprise... MY GOWN IS ALREADY IN!!!!!

I was told it would take approximately nine months to make and it's only been five! I'm going down to pick it up this evening! I'm a bit nervous about getting it though. When my dress was being ordered, the bridal shop girl suggested I get a size 2 so as the corsetted part in the back would be more V shaped. Me in a size 2 anything is frightening! I wear a size 5 in jeans and most everything else. The dress I tried on in the store was a size 4. Please please cross your fingers for me that it fits perfectly! She assured me it would fit me just fine but I'm still nervous! That's an awfully small size.

I promise I shall return with pictures for you all to see! Glad I bought my necklace and shoes already!! And hey, maybe I'll be able to figure out my veil dilemma much sooner than I thought! I can't wait!

 

[figment fan21]

So, I got a call about an hour ago from the bridal shop... and to my surprise... MY GOWN IS ALREADY IN!!!!!

I was told it would take approximately nine months to make and it's only been five! I'm going down to pick it up this evening! I'm a bit nervous about getting it though. When my dress was being ordered, the bridal shop girl suggested I get a size 2 so as the corsetted part in the back would be more V shaped. Me in a size 2 anything is frightening! I wear a size 5 in jeans and most everything else. The dress I tried on in the store was a size 4. Please please cross your fingers for me that it fits perfectly! She assured me it would fit me just fine but I'm still nervous! That's an awfully small size.

I promise I shall return with pictures for you all to see! Glad I bought my necklace and shoes already!! And hey, maybe I'll be able to figure out my veil dilemma much sooner than I thought! I can't wait!

YAY!!!! I can't wait for you to get it!!!

Now that i'm looking at it the birdcage with a traditional veil would look lovely too!! We'll have to figure out the half-up half-down way of doing it... i mean the HAS to be a way!

 

[spacerangerqueen]

!!!! Sooo exciting!

 

[Pirate's Princess]

YAY FOR THE DRESS! I bet it will fit perfectly! Can't wait for piccies!

And I'm not sure about the veil itself but it looks fine with 1/2 up 1/2 down.

 

[LLLBelle]

Yeh!! Can't wait to see pictures!

 

[redlight]

YAY. Hoping it fits.

 

[ghoulish delight]

Alrighty! I come bearing good news, photos and decisions!

Thank God the size 2 fits like a glove! A very snug glove but perfectly nonetheless! So thank you for any and all fingers that were crossed! While I was at the shop, I managed to spot a birdcage veil. I asked the girl to humor me and I tried it on. I went to look in the mirror and after having tried on my gown again, I realized it wouldn't be quite right with in. But, as much as I love the way they look... I didn't like it close to my face and obstructing my vision! So, Katie, you are not weird darling! I didn't like it either.

So no birdcage for me. I will live vicariously through my fellow Disbrides who have chosen one! They are beautiful for sure.

Onto the photos! I'm so happy to finally have some pictures of me in the dress that aren't crappy quality ones taken with a phone. Lol!

And a close up trying to show the sparkly tulle off!

Couldn't be happier or more in love with this dress! It's so perfect for me!

 

[torsie24]

OMG!! Anjanette you look sooooooo amazing!!!!!!!

The dress is stunning and fits beautifully and suits you so much.

You must be over the moon! It is absolutely 100% perfect!

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!!!! I showed Jack and he said 'Oh Wow!' so it has the man vote too!!

 

[scarlet-la-belle]

Oh my gosh Anjanette! you look so beautiful in you're dress you're soon to be Husband won't be able to take his eyes off you!

 

[Cleofish]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! You look soooo amazing - you are such a princess in that dress. It looks absolutely immense!! Jason will fall over when he sees you!!! I love it!! xx

 

[spacerangerqueen]

GORGEOUS!

It does look like it fits perfectly. I just had to say the above photo made me laugh because of the nice 'NO photographs Please' sign behind you

I'm glad you made a decision about your veil. I will definitely rock the birdcage for you, feel free to frame my wedding pics with yours

So are you going to have them make you a veil with the extra tulle then? I think that will be stunning