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

[disfan melissa]

So cute! Can't wait for the pics!

My DH has a palladium ring too. It pretty much looks just like platinum to the naked eye but is a much better price.

 

[Mrs. Darcy]

Thanks Melissa. I love 1950's style dresses so it was a no brainer for me. I think I'm going to buy a few more dresses in that style to wear on our Disneymoon. I'm thinking red with white polka dots- very Minnie!

I LOVE 1950s style dresses, too! I got married 5 months after my engagement so I didn't have time to really plan for that dream wedding. It's wonderful that you're having just want you want!!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

I LOVE 1950s style dresses, too! I got married 5 months after my engagement so I didn't have time to really plan for that dream wedding. It's wonderful that you're having just want you want!!

Maybe you could have a VW somewhere down the rd. I'm sure that your day was absolutely perfect even without too much planning time. I wish my wedding was sooner. Too much planning time might drive me nuts!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Hi ladies

I'm feeling really groggy and under the weather today (Moan over with), but I heard there was a wedding fayre on near me so off I trotted. Chris is working all weekend so I went on my own. Well, let me tell you, I felt like the bridal lepper! All the other brides to be had either their fiance or another relative or friend with them. Boy, did I ever stick out like a Billy no mates!! Not EVER doing that on my own again.

Anyway, good news is that I manages to find a great photographer for our at home reception. Initially I was going to put trust in friends and family...and then I remembered that I am the one who always takes the photographs at other peoples events so that just isn't going to work is it?

His name is Chris Lynn and he is based in my area. He made me laught from the minute I walked up to his stand and his photos are a mix of posed and candid which is perfect as I like the unexpected photos. He also does boudoir portraits which I might consider as a cheeky present for Chris. He can do 4 hours photography and will give me all the images on a disc for £400. Believe me, this is a great price for a UK photographer. So I've just got to take Chris to meet him now and we are on to a winner.

Good news number 2: I met a lovely cake lady. You may remember I was going to attempt my own cake, but she had the most fabulous 4 tier wedding cake that was all white with spots and stripes in lovely oranges and greens for £395, as we would only need 2 or 3 tiers it would be a little less for us. When I told Chris he said we should go for it as it would save me the extra pressure of making a cake (gosh I do love him!)
Here is a photo of a similar cake. Try and picture it without all the flowers:

 

[rachy]

Hi ladies

I'm feeling really groggy and under the weather today (Moan over with), but I heard there was a wedding fayre on near me so off I trotted. Chris is working all weekend so I went on my own. Well, let me tell you, I felt like the bridal lepper! All the other brides to be had either their fiance or another relative or friend with them. Boy, did I ever stick out like a Billy no mates!! Not EVER doing that on my own again.

Anyway, good news is that I manages to find a great photographer for our at home reception. Initially I was going to put trust in friends and family...and then I remembered that I am the one who always takes the photographs at other peoples events so that just isn't going to work is it?

His name is Chris Lynn and he is based in my area. He made me laught from the minute I walked up to his stand and his photos are a mix of posed and candid which is perfect as I like the unexpected photos. He also does boudoir portraits which I might consider as a cheeky present for Chris. He can do 4 hours photography and will give me all the images on a disc for £400. Believe me, this is a great price for a UK photographer. So I've just got to take Chris to meet him now and we are on to a winner.

Good news number 2: I met a lovely cake lady. You may remember I was going to attempt my own cake, but she had the most fabulous 4 tier wedding cake that was all white with spots and stripes in lovely oranges and greens for £395, as we would only need 2 or 3 tiers it would be a little less for us. When I told Chris he said we should go for it as it would save me the extra pressure of making a cake (gosh I do love him!)
Here is a photo of a similar cake. Try and picture it without all the flowers:

Very nice cake! I did a wedding show last year and it was heaving, hated it, couldn't wait to get out! Hope you found yours better x

 

[CinderelliT]

Girl, you are so talented! I love the bouquet ideas. I also love the dress choices. I think you should totally go for the orange petticoat and the 2nd pair of shoes dyed orange. I can't wait to see it all put together!

I love the second pair of shoes. They are like a cool version of Cinderella's.

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Claire sweetie
I am sorry you are not feeling so good - get well soon
I love the cake for the at home reception!!!
I am so pleased that you have a photographer sorted too. At my original wedding, we just used family and friends for photographs and it was a bad decision!!! At least I am having Randy this time so should get some good shots!!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Very nice cake! I did a wedding show last year and it was heaving, hated it, couldn't wait to get out! Hope you found yours better x

Mine was heaving too. I was in and out of that place in about 30 minutes! there was so much stuff there that I just didn't need to look at that I whizzed around. Although I did get grabbed by a mad woman who tried to sell me a personalised poem

Girl, you are so talented! I love the bouquet ideas. I also love the dress choices. I think you should totally go for the orange petticoat and the 2nd pair of shoes dyed orange. I can't wait to see it all put together!

I love the second pair of shoes. They are like a cool version of Cinderella's.

Thank you so much I am really excited about the orange petticoat!I havn't ordered it yet though as I have no clue where I can store it away from Chris' prying eyes.

Claire sweetie
I am sorry you are not feeling so good - get well soon
I love the cake for the at home reception!!!
I am so pleased that you have a photographer sorted too. At my original wedding, we just used family and friends for photographs and it was a bad decision!!! At least I am having Randy this time so should get some good shots!!

I have Randy too for our wedding. I can't wait to see your pics. Your VR is soooo close now Joanne. I'm excited for you
I think we made the right decision about having another photographer for the home reception. It's another big expense but I have such a big thing for pictures that I know it will be worth it. I'm the kind of person who gets upset about carrier bags in photographs LOL

 

[brer rabbit 28]

So the latest instalment in the world of crazy wedding planning!

After months of planning a mad hatter tea party home receptiom, it has now drastically changed into a halloween themed event. Thank the Lord I didn't buy loads of tea pots or other such paraphinalia(sp) yet!

The reason for the change? Chris finally admitted he wasn't over the top with the whole tea party thing and he though everyone would enjoy a halloween bash much more, and seeing as the reception is on 29th October it all fits into place.

I am fine with this plan as I'm already thinking about carved pumpkins with flowers in and LED tea lights, orange orchids, a trick or treat candy bar and big orange lanterns hanging from the ceiling. Also, I can still havr the magical cake I swa as it has lots of orange icing on it so that still fits. And the clincher, Chris wants this cake topper:

I love it!

Here are some inspiration pics I found surfing google. Really love your opinions please ladies on the new plan.

 

[PinkSleepingBeauty]

Hey! Lovin' the new Halloween theme! Excellent cake topper by the way and I think a trick or treat candy bar will be fab!

We are off to Orlando a week tomorrow and we have our site visit booked for when we are there! Can't wait!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Hey! Lovin' the new Halloween theme! Excellent cake topper by the way and I think a trick or treat candy bar will be fab!

We are off to Orlando a week tomorrow and we have our site visit booked for when we are there! Can't wait!

Ooh so jealous!! I really wish we could do a visit before next year too. We have two friends going on Friday so I have asked them to take tons of photos for me!

Hope you have a wonderful time Natalie. Want to hear all about it when you come back

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Claire sweetie
Love the new Halloween theme!!!
The cake topper is beyond cute!!!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Claire sweetie
Love the new Halloween theme!!!
The cake topper is beyond cute!!!

Thanks Joanne. I'm going to try and incorporate the logo you made for us in there somewhere too, maybe I could carve it into a pumpkin (sounds tricky). Or I might change the colour to orange instead of black and have it on trick or treat candy bags.

 

[PinkSleepingBeauty]

Ooh so jealous!! I really wish we could do a visit before next year too. We have two friends going on Friday so I have asked them to take tons of photos for me!

Hope you have a wonderful time Natalie. Want to hear all about it when you come back

Thanks! I'm so excited about going! I will have to finally get round to starting a planning journal when I get back!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

And about time too!!

I'll look forward to reading it.

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Thanks Joanne. I'm going to try and incorporate the logo you made for us in there somewhere too, maybe I could carve it into a pumpkin (sounds tricky). Or I might change the colour to orange instead of black and have it on trick or treat candy bags.

I agree that the pumpkin carving might be tricky, but I love the idea of the trick or treat party bags!!! If I can help with any other designs just let me know

 

[Petals & Pixie Dust]

Joining along!
Love love love the dress...it is gorgeous!
The details are beautiful...I love the broach bouquet...and the buttons~
I can't wait to see it all come together!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

I agree that the pumpkin carving might be tricky, but I love the idea of the trick or treat party bags!!! If I can help with any other designs just let me know

Thank you, if i get stuck with the colour change I will give you a shout.x

Joining along!
Love love love the dress...it is gorgeous!
The details are beautiful...I love the broach bouquet...and the buttons~
I can't wait to see it all come together!

Thank you for reading. I am hoping it comes together as I picture it in my head and doesn't look like some kind of mental mess of colour!

 

[mareeld86]

Following along!! Always need information from destination brides!!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Following along!! Always need information from destination brides!!

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