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

[brer rabbit 28]

LOL, thanks guys. You all confirmed my decsion for me! I tried a few long dresses on - just to make Mum happy really. We both agreed that a tea length dress is more me and there is no chance in me tripping up. I am really clumsy!

So shoes. Real dilema here as I love heels, I just cannot walk in them (back to the clumsy thing!).

I picked these 2 pairs

I think they are both really fun. The second pair are my favourites but I would have to order them online before I could try them on. They are from Rainbow Couture. The first pair are from Irregular Choice,I already tried them on and they were really comfy. Not sure about the silver detailing though.

Also I could get the heart ones dyed a different colour if I wanted. The mad bride in me is going "OOH ORANGE SHOES" lol.

Just don't know what to do really. I might keep looking for more shoe inspiration.

 

[tinkerbell 766]

I must admit that I prefer the second pair. I think they are lovely!!
I have Rainbow club shoes - they are called Scarlett.

 

[brer rabbit 28]

I just had a look at your shoes. They are gorgeous.

 

[rachy]

Love the 50's style dress. Thats what my bridesmaid dress is wearing. A red one and i have bought her a white petticoat to be sewn in under it. It's such a fun dress.

I prefer your 2nd shoes. My bm will be wearing white ballet pumps, she is only 10 so don't want to put her in heels. x

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Love red and white together Rachy. I think you are right about the shoes, 2nd pair are much nicer. I'll probably see 100 more pairs of shoes that I like before the wedding.

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Just a quick flower update.

I worked as a florist for 10 years and I still do weddings from home. Infact I'm doing flowers for my bosses daughter's wedding next month. I might post some pics up when they're done.

Anyway, I gave it so much thought and over the years I have wondered what I would choose for my bouquet. I decided that i would have to make it as I wouldn't be happy with anyone else making my flowers. So this kind of made it awkward as I know it would take me at least an hour to make, plus I'd have to find a florist blah blah. You get the idea?

So I've decided on a button bouquet! Something like this....

I've already started making the "flowers" in my colours. So hopefully by next year I can pick out my favourites and put it all together. I'm also going to make buttonholes for Chris, the Mums and our 2 friends along a similar line.

 

[jshora]

What a fantastic PJ!!!! I love your dress! I love how you have found a way to incorporate things that you both love into the wedding (50's styling, getting married on a boat, and Disney)!

I really love the button bouquet! I think that will look just stunning!!

Congratulations! I'm so excited to share ideas with you!!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

What a fantastic PJ!!!! I love your dress! I love how you have found a way to incorporate things that you both love into the wedding (50's styling, getting married on a boat, and Disney)!

I really love the button bouquet! I think that will look just stunning!!

Congratulations! I'm so excited to share ideas with you!!

LOL you found m PJ!!

Thank you for your kind words. I'm really pleased with how things are coming together. I want our wedding to be very bright and fun as that suits our personalities. Chris is very rarely serious and he brings out the child in me.

Although he current idea of getting married in a Captain America outfit is making me nervous. I really do hope this is one joke he doesn't follow through with.

 

[rachy]

Love your bouquet, i really like your style, it's so different but quirky.

Rachel
x

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Love your bouquet, i really like your style, it's so different but quirky.

Rachel
x

thank you. I keep wondering if it's going to look too mad, a bit like a kiddies party I'm trying to keep a check on the mad colours.

 

[Disney9.9.10]

I love the button bouquet! It really goes with your dress, and sort of add a whimsical feel to the wedding. I completely understand how it must feel awkward to have someone else make your personal floral when you have plenty of experience and could do it the way you want. The button bouquet is a great solution! I am so excited to see pictures from your wedding already lol

 

[brer rabbit 28]

I love the button bouquet! It really goes with your dress, and sort of add a whimsical feel to the wedding. I completely understand how it must feel awkward to have someone else make your personal floral when you have plenty of experience and could do it the way you want. The button bouquet is a great solution! I am so excited to see pictures from your wedding already lol

Thank you yeah it would feel really odd. I think Disney Florists are wonderful and I've seen some amazing bouquets. I just know I would want to take a bouquet apart and remake it!

Whimsical theme is kind of what I'm going for. We are planning a Mad Hatters Tea Party themed at home reception (more about that later) and my button flowers will be a big part of that too.

 

[tinkerbell 766]

I love the button bouquet!!!! It really stands out and is sooo different. I think it will look really beautiful with your dress!!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Hi guys, I know I've been MIA from my own PJ for a few weeks (ahem) but I really didn't have much to update.

So I have kind of decided how I want my hair. I've been going backwards and forwards between up or down. I am worried about getting too warm in the Florida heat with a down do, buts as I would much prefer that i am going to go with it.

Here are some inspiration pics. What do you think ladies?

I really like the 40's/50's style curls. I can't decided if I would need some sort of clip or flower detail. What do you think?

Also my bouquet has changed slightly. I fell across these images of brooch bouquets and completely fell in love with idea. So I have started buying brooches from ebay and costume jewellery shops to incorporate in with the buttons.

I'll take some pics of the pieces I have so far later and post them up.

Chris is starting to get excited about all the plans and has realised he had better start saving some money! He very much lives in the present and getting him to think 12 months ahead is a nightmare!!

Last week he started looking at outfits for himself and once he got over the fact that I would NEVER be happy with him dressing as Captain America (he saw an outfit on ebay and wanted to buy it), he started looking at linen shirts and knee length shorts. He would just not be happy with wearing a suit as he gets too warm very quickly, even long trousers are out.

He has seen these...

They also do them in an ivory/cream shade. I think these with a linen whort sleeved shirt and a pair of converse will be fine.
I know it's very casual, but as I am not wearing a long formal dress we should hopefully look ok together.

 

[brer rabbit 28]

So a few posts back i told you I was doing the flowers for my Bosses daughters wedding. I thought you might like to see the pictures as they may give somebody some inspiration.

The flowers I used were white peonies, white and green hydrangeas, roses and a selection of foliage.

Maids bouquets

Brides bouquet

 

[PinkSleepingBeauty]

Hi! Your plans are all looking great! Always nice to hear about fellow UK Brides I love the flowers you did, they look beautiful. I have just finished level one in Floristry! I've been a photographer for the last five years but fancied trying something new and had a go at floristry and cake decorating! looking forward to hearing the rest of your plans

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Hi Natalie. A florist and a photographer! Do you plan to make your own bouquet too?

How are your plans coming along? have you started a pj?

 

[rachy]

Think the hair styles are lovely, also concerns me about the heat. Having curls and i doubt they will hold all day.

Love your new flowers, very nice.

Know what you mean about getting guys to plan in advance, we leave next month and to Kev thats still planning in advance, good job i am organised!

Rachel
x

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Think the hair styles are lovely, also concerns me about the heat. Having curls and i doubt they will hold all day.

Love your new flowers, very nice.

Know what you mean about getting guys to plan in advance, we leave next month and to Kev thats still planning in advance, good job i am organised!

Rachel
x

Would like to hear how you get on with your hair Rachel, have you booked a stylist? I suppose it will be fine as long as they hold long enough for the photos.

Bet you've had to plan most of it on your own! I know I have, Chris laughs at me and asks when he will be getting his itiniary, cheeky fella!

 

[DisneyDiva84]

I love your wedding thus far, its so different and unique!

I used to work for Levy Restaurants, they own Fultons Crab House and I can assure you that you will love the food!

Cannot wait to read more