Claire & Chris-getting hitched Disney style 5th Oct 2011.I'm a Mrs!!

[LuvLuvLuv]

I'm laughing at this but the thing is he will probably want to wear it if I show him the pic. Remember this is the man who had me believing he was going to wear a Captain America outfit for the ceremony!

this is exactly what my df says he's going to wear. we actually found one at the store the other day that had a rose bout on it and everything. i was going to buy it as a joke, but i bought him a perry the platypus shirt as a joke and he wears it everywhere. what are we going to do with these boys??

i love the new dress! i like the neckline a lot!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Think our men are just little boys at heart! I don't think I'd have it any other way though!

 

[FlamingoAllie]

Just joining in, and I must say I love it! I love the dress (actually I love all the dresses you were thinking of!), I love the bouquet,
I love the invites, I loved the first at home reception theme AND the halloween theme even more.....I just love it! lol!
Ok, now that I have that out of my system!
I've been thinking about doing a brooch bouquet for my maid of honor. But I'm not very crafty, so I'm afraid I'd mess it up! What do you think? Something a crafty challenged bride could tackle?
I've really enjoyed reading your PJ and can't wait for more. We are getting married on the 13th of October and originally wanted the 6th, but it wasnt available. we could have been almost date twins!
Hope you have a fabulous day, and I can't wait for more updates!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Just joining in, and I must say I love it! I love the dress (actually I love all the dresses you were thinking of!), I love the bouquet,
I love the invites, I loved the first at home reception theme AND the halloween theme even more.....I just love it! lol!
Ok, now that I have that out of my system!
I've been thinking about doing a brooch bouquet for my maid of honor. But I'm not very crafty, so I'm afraid I'd mess it up! What do you think? Something a crafty challenged bride could tackle?
I've really enjoyed reading your PJ and can't wait for more. We are getting married on the 13th of October and originally wanted the 6th, but it wasnt available. we could have been almost date twins!
Hope you have a fabulous day, and I can't wait for more updates!

Thank you for loving everything . I might come and stalk your wedding as we are still there on the 13th. I might hide behind a tree

Now to the bouquet. I have read a few tutorials online. I just typed "how to make a brooch bouquet" into Google. The best method seems to be to give each brooch a double legged florist wire and tape with florist tape. Then arrange them through either some chicken wire or some silk flowers. I've attached a link that may help you but I think when I make mine I might also do a photo tutorial and post it here. Why don't you buy some cheap brooches and give it a go?

http://www.fancypantsweddings.com/how-to-design-a-brooch-bouquet/

 

[FlamingoAllie]

Cool...thanks for the info, I'll check it out! By all means, come stake out the wedding! I wish that I were getting to WDW earlier, so that I could come see yours too!
My birthday is the 19th, so we are staying later instead of coming early so we can celebrate that. It's the big 3-0! Talk to you soon!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Cool...thanks for the info, I'll check it out! By all means, come stake out the wedding! I wish that I were getting to WDW earlier, so that I could come see yours too!
My birthday is the 19th, so we are staying later instead of coming early so we can celebrate that. It's the big 3-0! Talk to you soon!

How lovely, a double celebration trip! You'll have to get a birthday badge as well as a just married badge.

 

[Lulu83]

Hi! I just stumbled across and read your whole PJ. I love everything you have planned (you are very creative!) and your wedding is going to be amazing and very unique!

It's been a really nice change to read about a non DFTW wedding, and also great to see another overseas bride

I think we have similar tastes so I have been very inspired by a lot of your ideas! We really want to have something a bit different too, and will be doing the destination wedding (just the 2 of us) followed by the at home reception. We both love Christmas so are hoping to incorporate that somehow since our wedding will be around November/December

I have totally fallen in love with your dress! I just checked out the seller's Etsy page (I found your PJ through the Etsy thread) and she has some gorgeous dresses on there! They are exactly the type of dresses I have been looking for (I definitely want something tea length and 50s style) and I have been really struggling to find something similar over here. I've been a bit worried about buying online though so it's reassuring to hear you have had a good experience so far and I will look forward to seeing how your dress turns out, and might buy something from the same seller if all goes well! Do you happen to know if she is flexible with colours? I would love something pink if possible..

Good luck with the rest of your planning and look forward to reading more!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Hi Lulu83,

Thank you for reading my PJ. I feel honoured to think I have given you some inspiration for your big day

A Christmas theme sounds truly magical. You could really go to town with decorations at your reception and have a winter wonderland themed event. I'd love to read more about your ideas.

Ellena is lovely to work with and has answered all of my questions quickly. I don't think she works in other colours but it wouldn't hurt to ask her about customising a design for you. I paid my final amount to her this week so hopefully my dress will arrive by July/August. As soon as it comes I will post some pics. I have been very nervous about buying a dress without trying it on first, but I know this style suits me and her feedback is all very possitive. I'm prepared for the fact that I will probably have to get some alterations, but most wedding dresses need some alterations so that shouldn't be a problem.

If you don't have any success with Ellena it might be worth having a shop around on Etsy as there are lots of dressmakers on there who you might be able to work with. Good luck

 

[that-a-way]

I started reading your planning journal while at work (Where I was hard at work, of course, and not in the least bit thinking about my wedding!) and I can't wait to finish it!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Hmm, not at all thinking about your wedding while at work..that sounds like me . Thanks for joining in, you'll probably find that my plans have changed sooo many times as you get further in!

 

[taylor91]

Hi, I found your trip report from a link in your signature...wow. I love all your wedding plans so far. Your choice of dress is beautiful, and with the petticoat it will be a unique edge which will make your wedding even more personal. The idea to have a Halloween inspired reception when you get back is fab especially with the orange and black theme such as the cake and pumpkins

I think orange shoes dyed the same colour as your petticoat would look amazing in photos... and imagine a photo-shopped black and white photo with your shoes and petticoat left orange... ... getting a little carried away but there's an idea for you.

I hope your leg is getting better... I completely understand why you felt panicky when you couldn't move as much as usual, I think I'd feel the same if i ever broke anything.

Looking forward to seeing your next update

Not long to go now

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Hi, I found your trip report from a link in your signature...wow. I love all your wedding plans so far. Your choice of dress is beautiful, and with the petticoat it will be a unique edge which will make your wedding even more personal. The idea to have a Halloween inspired reception when you get back is fab especially with the orange and black theme such as the cake and pumpkins

I think orange shoes dyed the same colour as your petticoat would look amazing in photos... and imagine a photo-shopped black and white photo with your shoes and petticoat left orange... ... getting a little carried away but there's an idea for you.

I hope your leg is getting better... I completely understand why you felt panicky when you couldn't move as much as usual, I think I'd feel the same if i ever broke anything.


Looking forward to seeing your next update

Not long to go now

Hi Taylor . Thank you for reading my pj. I'm getting so excited now as it's just not that far off until we get married. I see from your ticker that you don't have long to wait until your jolly holiday either, I bet you're bouncing off the walls with excitement!

I love your photo idea, infact I have photoshop so I can see I'll be spending hours playing around with pictures after the trip. I planted out the pumpkin babies today so hopefully they will all grow for our party. I bought some white pumpkin seeds as well as orange for a bit of contrast, I really hope they work out well and the cats don't dig them up

Thank you for the leg love . The plaster came off on Thursday so I'm learning to walk again! I've got physio tomorrow so hopefully I can get back to normal soon. I've never been so excited about getting back in the gym!

 

[Disney9.9.10]

I love your new dress! The style is very similar, but there are differences, so it is great that you found your perfect dress!! It is beautiful

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Thank you Krysten. I'm really pleased that I took the decision to change. No chance of a wardrobe malfunction with this one

 

[Bickimook2]

I'm laughing at this but the thing is he will probably want to wear it if I show him the pic. Remember this is the man who had me believing he was going to wear a Captain America outfit for the ceremony!

This seriously had me laughing out loud

I am in looooooooove with that lovely wedding dress! So vintage looking and gorgeous

 

[Lulu83]

Hi Lulu83,

Thank you for reading my PJ. I feel honoured to think I have given you some inspiration for your big day

A Christmas theme sounds truly magical. You could really go to town with decorations at your reception and have a winter wonderland themed event. I'd love to read more about your ideas.

Ellena is lovely to work with and has answered all of my questions quickly. I don't think she works in other colours but it wouldn't hurt to ask her about customising a design for you. I paid my final amount to her this week so hopefully my dress will arrive by July/August. As soon as it comes I will post some pics. I have been very nervous about buying a dress without trying it on first, but I know this style suits me and her feedback is all very possitive. I'm prepared for the fact that I will probably have to get some alterations, but most wedding dresses need some alterations so that shouldn't be a problem.

If you don't have any success with Ellena it might be worth having a shop around on Etsy as there are lots of dressmakers on there who you might be able to work with. Good luck

Unfortunately because Christmas is in summer here, and often around 35-40 deg Celcius a beach (or desert!) theme would probably be more appropriate! (I can honestly say I really DO dream about a white Christmas!)

That's great that you have had such a positive experience buying your dress off Etsy, I'm sure it will be perfect! I've only recently found Etsy and I had no idea they even sold wedding dresses, I could see myself easily becoming addicted to the site.. (and spending way too much money!)

I started reading your planning journal while at work (Where I was hard at work, of course, and not in the least bit thinking about my wedding!) and I can't wait to finish it!

My workplace only allows us very limited internet access (e.g. news sites) so I am very jealous you are able to access Dis from work!! It would certainly help me pass those last few hours of the afternoon.. I've been thinking about starting my PJ sometime though and then just emailing it home and cutting and pasting it into a thread

 

[brer rabbit 28]

This seriously had me laughing out loud

I am in looooooooove with that lovely wedding dress! So vintage looking and gorgeous

I keep laughing everytime I see that shirt. I just know he's gonna end up wearing one, although last night I showed him the Disney Groom shirt and he liked it! I have plans for him to wear one on the morning of the wedding when we go for our character breakfast!

I wondered if you liked the dress, you're vintage girly too! Did you get on ok with your brooch bouquet? I think I missed it in your pj.

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Unfortunately because Christmas is in summer here, and often around 35-40 deg Celcius a beach (or desert!) theme would probably be more appropriate! (I can honestly say I really DO dream about a white Christmas!)

That's great that you have had such a positive experience buying your dress off Etsy, I'm sure it will be perfect! I've only recently found Etsy and I had no idea they even sold wedding dresses, I could see myself easily becoming addicted to the site.. (and spending way too much money!)



My workplace only allows us very limited internet access (e.g. news sites) so I am very jealous you are able to access Dis from work!! It would certainly help me pass those last few hours of the afternoon.. I've been thinking about starting my PJ sometime though and then just emailing it home and cutting and pasting it into a thread

Ooh do start a pj. I love reading them, although I am a bit rubbish at commenting , must make more of an effort with that!

After our last message I went back and had a look at Ellena coutures shop and she does have some coloured dresses, so I think maybe she would be able to do something for you

Maybe you could still do a winter wonderland theme. If funds allowed you could hire a snow machine!

 

[Bickimook2]

I keep laughing everytime I see that shirt. I just know he's gonna end up wearing one, although last night I showed him the Disney Groom shirt and he liked it! I have plans for him to wear one on the morning of the wedding when we go for our character breakfast!

I wondered if you liked the dress, you're vintage girly too! Did you get on ok with your brooch bouquet? I think I missed it in your pj.

I do love the dress so vintage . I did finish the bouquet. It turned out pretty well! It should be on page 15 towards the bottom. How's yours going?

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Oh I LOVE your bouquet!I don't know how I missed it. I haven't even started mine. I've got most of the brooches, just waiting on 3 from China. I've bought most of them from Ebay, a few turned out to be rubbish but on the whole I've been pretty lucky. I'm thinking of turning one particular beauty into a hair clip.

Did you make yours with a hydrangea head as the base? I can't decide if I will use green orchids, hydrangeas or shape a frame with wire mesh.