Caryn and Mark PJ- SBP/LSS/PI >>>>>>AND WE'RE OFF<<<<<<

[caryndisneydiva]

Get the blue! ...OK, sorry, I just love it - it's this perfect shade, you don't see it anywhere, and it will make your dress stand out! Of course, I can't remember what your wedding colors are... shoot - I knew I shoulda been taking notes!

i think that blue is fantastic, but it's going to totally clash with my colors, so white is ok...

 

[cryssi]

I say if you really love that dress, just get it! $350 is a fantastic price! You might secretly end up loving the white, and your fabulous pink crinnie would be so great under the white dress...

When I ordered my dress, the one I tried on was a candlelight color, like diamond white. It was romantic and gorgeous, but I had had my heart set on wearing white. I agonized over the decision, and decided on the white (mind you my mom, aunt, and sister told me to they loved the candlelight). I worried about it all day, but then put it out of my mind. When it came in, I was so glad I went with the white, because it was every bit as gorgeous as I had hoped it would be...

 

[mla1977]

I think you would look good in the white. I'm half Italian, but I don't have the coloring that my father's family has. The Polish part of me took over my skin. I do tan nicely (after I burn once). I'd go with the white/white one if I were you.

 

[caryndisneydiva]

i totally did it. i just ordered the original dress in white with a white sash. it's kind of bittersweet...i somewhat grew attached to the old dress, but it wasn't "right." i feel like i'm losing my best friend or something, it's sad <see how dramatic i am? >. the dress should be here in 2 weeks or so. i guess i'll try them both on, post pics and see what you girls think...

on another note, i finally got my beo (minus floral) and it's a bit more than we expected...they totally overestimate for bar, that's where i think this extra is coming from...it's about 4k over from what i had thought originally...

what do we think about no food at cocktail hour? just a thought...

 

[cryssi]

yay for ordering the dress!

About the cocktail hour...what were you planning to have? Since our dinner buffet was $75/person, we went "econo" with crudites, cheese, and fruit. No hot or passed hors d'oeurves. From what I saw in pics it looked good, though...

Also, no bar, just champagne punch and non-alchoholic punch...

 

[caryndisneydiva]

yay for ordering the dress!

About the cocktail hour...what were you planning to have? Since our dinner buffet was $75/person, we went "econo" with crudites, cheese, and fruit. No hot or passed hors d'oeurves. From what I saw in pics it looked good, though...

Also, no bar, just champagne punch and non-alchoholic punch...

our menu is extensive, it too is abut 75/pp...i have an anitpasto currently at 13/pp...i don't want everyone to fill up on food at the pre-reception and then not eat the fabulous brunch that i have planned...decisions decisions...i'm nervous about the floral budget, that might be a little high since i'm a size queen with my bouquet...

 

[cryssi]

Hmm...I'm sure everyone will be fine with nothing, but is there a more inexpensive platter you could get...like just cheese, crackers, and veggies?

I know what you mean about not wanting people to fill up! That was our concern, too...they had to eat the FABULOUS buffet! LOL!

 

[mla1977]

Congrats on ordering the dress! Don't worry about being dramatic. Remember, your name is Disney DIVA.

 

[autumnbride2B]

If you are having yoru bar open at the pre-reception I think it is a good idea to have some kind of food, even if it is just veggies or bread and cheese, etc. You don't want people to drink on empty stomachs.

 

[Kristen14]

You are too funny Congrats on dress #2. I wont even let myself look because I know I'll do the same thing!

 

[caryndisneydiva]

Congrats on ordering the dress! Don't worry about being dramatic. Remember, your name is Disney DIVA.

you bet it is!!!

If you are having yoru bar open at the pre-reception I think it is a good idea to have some kind of food, even if it is just veggies or bread and cheese, etc. You don't want people to drink on empty stomachs.

yeah, it would be bad to show up at our reception with half our guests two sheets to the wind. we'll keep the antipasto...

You are too funny Congrats on dress #2. I wont even let myself look because I know I'll do the same thing!

yes, i would recommend dress restriction...

so df and i are sitting here like disney dorks singing along to beauty and the beast (fave disney movie!!!)...we just had the best idea...i'm getting bored...i need a job, so i think i'm going to see if the disnsey store is hiring for the holidays! that would be so fun...

ok. the next order of business is VEILS

how do we feel about these?

#1

#2

#3

 

[Pezalicious]

I'm still trying to catch up on your journal, but I'm loving it so far!

I had to pipe in early, since I saw your update..

Veil 2 and 3 look good, with #2 as my favorite, but (and don't hate me for this!!)..

The first one reminds me of those net bags in the grocery store that hold an assortment of fruit or a bunch of apples. You know the ones I'm talking about? It's like they opened one of those up and stuck it on her head.

 

[cryssi]

Interesting veils! I like number 2 as well, but then again I've never been a fan of those birdcage veils...didn't Reese Witherspoon wear one in "Sweet Home Alabama?"

 

[JaxTeach]

I really love your new dress! I hope you like it as much when you get it. As much I agree with you on white, I really think it will look beautiful on you. Welcome to the 2 dress club! I apparently have a ton of money sitting somewhere, because I simply cannot stop looking at wedding dresses! My bank account will be grateful when this whole thing is over!

For the veils, my vote is for #2 as well.

 

[caryndisneydiva]

I'm still trying to catch up on your journal, but I'm loving it so far!

I had to pipe in early, since I saw your update..

Veil 2 and 3 look good, with #2 as my favorite, but (and don't hate me for this!!)..

The first one reminds me of those net bags in the grocery store that hold an assortment of fruit or a bunch of apples. You know the ones I'm talking about? It's like they opened one of those up and stuck it on her head.

the net thing is what i like best about #1!!! it's an opinion peice, you either like it or hate it, just like couture...

Interesting veils! I like number 2 as well, but then again I've never been a fan of those birdcage veils...didn't Reese Witherspoon wear one in "Sweet Home Alabama?"

SHE TOTALLY DID! that's where i originally got the idea! i'm in love with the birdcage design...i always have been, i think it's so chic...

I really love your new dress! I hope you like it as much when you get it. As much I agree with you on white, I really think it will look beautiful on you. Welcome to the 2 dress club! I apparently have a ton of money sitting somewhere, because I simply cannot stop looking at wedding dresses! My bank account will be grateful when this whole thing is over!

For the veils, my vote is for #2 as well.

tell me about it, jan 24 needs to get here so i stop spending money.

 

[Pezalicious]

You're really cute and seem to have a spunky personality, so I bet it would look good on you. I don't think the average bride could pull it off well, but for some reason I could totally see it on you.

 

[caryndisneydiva]

You're really cute and seem to have a spunky personality, so I bet it would look good on you. I don't think the average bride could pull it off well, but for some reason I could totally see it on you.

THANKS!

i've picked out two new veils, it'll be one of these...

i like these two, they're a little more fitted than the previous veils!

 

[Lindsay22]

Caryn I think our mother will have a FIT if you wear something like that. Are you sure they'll match your new dress? Another thought: what about all of the tiaras you bought? Will you wear them with the veils? I'm very confused.
Are having having red wine or white wine for your favors? I think you need to have at least a little food at your pre reception. I don't think a lot of people will have had breakfast so it would be nice to have a little snack. I like snacks.
And now, because I know you like it

 

[caryndisneydiva]

Caryn I think our mother will have a FIT if you wear something like that. Are you sure they'll match your new dress? Another thought: what about all of the tiaras you bought? Will you wear them with the veils? I'm very confused.
Are having having red wine or white wine for your favors? I think you need to have at least a little food at your pre reception. I don't think a lot of people will have had breakfast so it would be nice to have a little snack. I like snacks.
And now, because I know you like it

HATER BLOCKERS! i need that from your last post lindsay22...

i've decided to forgo the tiara idea for right now...the cage veil is SO ME and you (and mommy) totally know it. she got so mad at me, i told her i was going to wear grandma's blue ring on a chain around my neck (circa; carrie sex and the city-very fitting i might add), she almost had palpitations...i'm ALSO thinking of trading in some things at davids, if they let me, and getting a loooooooong truffle sash to match you kids, maybe a fur wrap and some opera length gloves...but i'm not going to make any moves until i get my new dress...i'm hoping i don't have to have it altered to death...

here's a pic of the truffle sash, i can add a pin in the middle...

 

[Kristen14]

Caryn, I love the truffle sash! That would be so perfect! Maybe they can completely cover the white sash when you get it altered.

I'm not sure what I think about the new veils. Do they have one at Davids you can try on? The birdcage looked cute on Reese in Sweet Home Alabama, but I'm not a big veil fan. I'm only wearing mine for the ceremony, and I refuse to cover my face with it.