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

[jshora]

I am right with you! I haven't posted in my PJ for ever as well!

I think the pictures look beautiful! I'm totally impressed! Amazing... Simply Amazing!

 

[FlamingoAllie]

love the bouquet! So pretty and sparkly!

 

[princess_ariel_85]

That is one amazing bouquet... so pretty. Your so talented x

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Claire sweetie - I am absolutely loving the bouquet!!! You are so clever!!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

I am right with you! I haven't posted in my PJ for ever as well!

I think the pictures look beautiful! I'm totally impressed! Amazing... Simply Amazing!

love the bouquet! So pretty and sparkly!

That is one amazing bouquet... so pretty. Your so talented x

Claire sweetie - I am absolutely loving the bouquet!!! You are so clever!!

Ah thank you so much ladies. It's good to get another opinion, I have been messing about with it so much I couldn't make an objective opinion about it.

My petticoat is on the way from my lovely Etsy lady, I cannot wait to see it. I opted for all white with an orange satin ribbon edging. I plan to finish the bouquet with orange ribbon to match. The only problem I have at the minute is with shoes. I can't walk in my wedding shoes as my ankle has not completely healed yet, so I think I'm going to have to buy a back up pair, maybe wedges. I know they aren't as cute as a small heel but I don't want to risk feeling miserable in uncomfortable shoes - and I'm sure Randy will have us hiking all over the place! If anyone can recommend a nice pair of white wedges that aren't over 3" then please send me a link

 

[Guineveree]

Hello Claire....been avidly reading your PJ for the last hour!

OMG THIS BOUQUET!!!! I simply love it!! This is so incredible.

Btw, do you plan to take your dress, bouquet etc as a carry-on? (as I'm expecting that you're flying over here). Hopefully your TSA-equivalent is not as hysterical as our own TSAs here!

Keep the pics coming!

)

 

[kharmagirl]

Ah thank you so much ladies. It's good to get another opinion, I have been messing about with it so much I couldn't make an objective opinion about it.

My petticoat is on the way from my lovely Etsy lady, I cannot wait to see it. I opted for all white with an orange satin ribbon edging. I plan to finish the bouquet with orange ribbon to match. The only problem I have at the minute is with shoes. I can't walk in my wedding shoes as my ankle has not completely healed yet, so I think I'm going to have to buy a back up pair, maybe wedges. I know they aren't as cute as a small heel but I don't want to risk feeling miserable in uncomfortable shoes - and I'm sure Randy will have us hiking all over the place! If anyone can recommend a nice pair of white wedges that aren't over 3" then please send me a link

I would check out dyeable shoes. There are many places to find them online, but you can start with http://www.dyeableshoestore.com/. There are dozens of different shoe styles in all different heel heights and styles. Good luck!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Hello Claire....been avidly reading your PJ for the last hour!

OMG THIS BOUQUET!!!! I simply love it!! This is so incredible.

Btw, do you plan to take your dress, bouquet etc as a carry-on? (as I'm expecting that you're flying over here). Hopefully your TSA-equivalent is not as hysterical as our own TSAs here!

Keep the pics coming!


)

Hi and thank you so much for reading my PJ. I plan to take both on as had luggage. I don't trust either of them to go in the hold so I'm just praying that Virgin will be understanding! I'll wear the dress if I have to

I would check out dyeable shoes. There are many places to find them online, but you can start with http://www.dyeableshoestore.com/. There are dozens of different shoe styles in all different heel heights and styles. Good luck!

Thank you, I had a look and there are some lovely shoes here. Will take a proper look when I get home from work.

 

[jshora]

Sorry if I went a little crazy. I love shoes!

http://www.shoes4stars.com/1-Inch-Low-Wedge-Bridal-Shoes-White-Satin-248.html

http://www.shoes4stars.com/1-Inch-Low-Wedge-Flip-Flop-Bridal-White-Satin-272.html

http://www.shoes4stars.com/1-5-Inch-Low-Wedge-Heel-Bridal-White-Satin-261.html

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/cole-haan-air-darleen-open-toe-wedge/3198964?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=cole_haan_'air_darleen'_open_toe_wedge:294703_3&cm_pla=shoes:womenumps&cm_ven=Froogle&mr:referralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=0CE59D23-99F9-DF11-9C39-001517B1882B

http://www.colehaan.com/colehaan/catalog/product.jsp?catId=100&productId=333701&productGroup=333702&cp=froogle&CS_003=2110668

http://www.zappos.com/naturalizer-jubilee-white-quilted-shiny

http://www.zappos.com/trotters-melanie-white-veg-calf-leather

http://www.zappos.com/dyeables-peg-white-satin

http://www.zappos.com/dyeables-chloe-white-dyeable-satin

 

[brer rabbit 28]

WOW!!! You found me some great shoes. Thank you so much (I can see that you love them!)

xxx

 

[Just*the*ten*of*us]

(from my personal stash )

 

[brer rabbit 28]

(from my personal stash )

Oh wow, thank you so much for sharing this with me. I might have to use it somewhere if that's ok.

 

[brer rabbit 28]

So quite a big update this time. The clock is ticking for me now ladies and i can't believe how soon it is coming around to my turn to be a princess for a day!

My petticoat arrived and I was speechless when i took it out of the box. My etsy lady used the softest organza I have ever come across and the orange ribbon edge is perfect. I had to wait another week until this weekend until I could try it on with my dress though as I took it to Mums house for safe keeping. So Friday night after work I hit the road for the 100 mile trip to Mum and the minute I arrived I was straight up those stairs to try everything on!
I got the petticoat and dress on with my back to the mirror, then I fastened a brooch to the sash and finally popped on the lovely white wedges that Mum bought for me (she is such a thoughtful Mum). And then I turned to the mirror - at this point I was so nervous as everything I was wearing came from internet purchases so I have only had my imagination to work with thus far.

So here you go.........

I am soooooo overjoyed with everything! It is exactly how I pictured that I would look. Mum immediately ran off for the camera so she could capture the moment. She emailed this one so I could share it with you all. Please ignore the ratty hair though!

Saturday morning we went shopping together in Manchester. I managed to get my bridal underwear, an ivory shrug for over the dress incase it chills of in the evening, a dress for my hen party/batchelorette. Also I made an appointment with a good alterations shop to have my dress taken in. I've lost 3 inches off my waist since I ordered it so it needs a small nip in.

I feel like I have had such a productive weekend. We have also paid the final balance on our wedding and car hire AND we got AP discount off our room at The Boardwalk Inn, what a bonus!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Oh Claire sweetie your dress looks amazing!!
What a Princess you will make on your day!!!
I am so excited for you as you approach these final months of planning!! Enjoy every moment of it!!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Thank you so much dear Joanne. I am enjoying the excitement of the build up now as I know that all too quickly it will be over. Then I need to fing a new thing to plan for!

 

[princess_ariel_85]

I love that dress I really do, you're going to look fabulous on your special day!

not long to go now, the days are just flying by... when do you fly out? xx

 

[MegsClubHouse]

The brooch bouquet is so pretty. It must be great to be able to do something like that....I'm not crafty at all. Great job!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

I love that dress I really do, you're going to look fabulous on your special day!

not long to go now, the days are just flying by... when do you fly out? xx

Thank you. I'm so glad that I didn't choose a long dress. I'm so clumsy that I just know I would stand on the hem and fall! We fly out on 30th September from Manchester. Not long at all now. When do you fly?

The brooch bouquet is so pretty. It must be great to be able to do something like that....I'm not crafty at all. Great job!

Thank you so much

 

[princess_ariel_85]

Thank you. I'm so glad that I didn't choose a long dress. I'm so clumsy that I just know I would stand on the hem and fall! We fly out on 30th September from Manchester. Not long at all now. When do you fly?

Know what you mean by long dresses, it's my main worry. I know I'm going head first down that ailse.

We fly sept 30th from manchester aswell!! We leave at 11am.

 

[Lulu83]

Oh wow! Your dress turned out perfectly, the Etsy risk definitely paid off. And I can just see your gorgeous petticoat underneath.. you must be getting very excited now!