DavIfer 10.6.12* at home Disney Magical wedding

[princesswendy720]

Good to know, good to know. I definitely think I may end up ordering one of them. First I think I may take a trip out to King of Prussia to see as to whether or not I can find something there first. Is ModCloth's shipping fast??

I think it was about average...maybe a week or so?

 

[librarygeek]

So I'm just catching up now, and I absolutely love your idea for an Ariel themed engagement shoot! Some of the other dresses that the girls have suggested are fantastic, I definitely can't wait to see what you come up with. And there are so many fun accessories and props that you could do with it. You are so creative, I love it!

 

[lilsqueakrr]

i'm refusing to work today... so i'm clothes shopping for you

Haha, did you find me anything good miss??

I have been gone for a while but I am all caught up now. I love the pictures from your engagement party. It looked like it was so fun. I must say I wish I could've eaten one of those cupcakes. They looked delicious!!!

I am so glad that you now have a venue and have booked your engagement pics. I can't wait to see the pics!!!

Thanks you! =] It was awesome. I loved it. I wish I could do it over.

I think it was about average...maybe a week or so?

Not bad, that works for me! =]

So I'm just catching up now, and I absolutely love your idea for an Ariel themed engagement shoot! Some of the other dresses that the girls have suggested are fantastic, I definitely can't wait to see what you come up with. And there are so many fun accessories and props that you could do with it. You are so creative, I love it!

Thanks! I gotta mention the idea to Dave.. and go from there. But I just found out my photographer is limiting our shoot time to 1 hour. So I don't know if Ariel is going to happen.

 

[lilsqueakrr]

So, just when I really start to get into the wedding mood. Something just HAS to blow up in my face.

My photographer is only allowing us an hour for our engagement photoshoot. So I think I'm going to have to get rid of the Little Mermaid idea. Maybe save it for another shoot if I get a raise or something, ha. That way I can also work on finding another photographer with a little bit greater willingness to work with me, even though when I first contacted mine she was all for it. Whatever.

Hello wedding discouragement.

Then, I get a message on our Team Bride Facebook page, announcing to the entire bridal party (and myself) that my one bridesmaid is now moving to California! I had heard about this a few weeks ago but according to her nothing was definite. Her boyfriend (of 7 months, 3 of which he's lived in Virginia) is being stationed in San Diego. He is in the Coast Guard so every 3 years he is being moved. Originally it was supposed to be Philadelphia but now it's San Diego. What kills me is he gets to pick his top 3 spots, of which according to Jackie SD was never one of them. So now she is picking up everything and moving. I love her to death. But she isn't the best judge of character ever. Her last BF who she thought was the one, 2 months after living together they broke up. It just kills me to think that she's moving cross country for some guy that she barely even knows and has only been with a little bit of time.
Back last summer, end of June beginning of July, Dave was offered a job out in New Orleans. The idea popped into my head to move with him because I knew he was it, but I knew it just wasn't going to happen. I had no ring on my finger and the relationship was still fresh even though we knew each other for 5 years.
But so she announces to all of us at the same time that she's moving. I just don't think she's thoroughly thinking it through. PLUS I'm super upset with the way that I was informed about it all. Well infuriated is more like it. I'm still upset about it. I'm supposed to grab lunch with her tomorrow, but in a way I don't even wanna do it because of the fact that I don't want to talk about it at all because I'm going to be the irrational b*tch. I know it. Not only that but I know once she moves out there, she's gone. I'll never see or hear from her again.. even though she claims that she will fly out every weekend to see me and whenever I need help. As long as I let her know in advance. I'm sorry but that's just not going to happen. She's unemployed and going to be living off of the whatever the Coast Guard is giving them for living expenses. The whole situation makes me sick to my stomach, which I am right now.
I really do not know what to do. I'm losing my best friend August 25th..
Guess it was a good thing I didn't ask her to be MOH.

I guess on the kind of upside? I talked with my venue coordinator. She said that signature drinks shouldn't be a problem, depending on the ingredients the drinks shouldn't be an extra charge. Really? Extra charge just to get maybe 1 little extra ingredient you don't already have? Aoy.

I'm so stressed out lately I make myself sick. I can't even eat anything.

It just sucks, I was so getting into the real planning mood of a wedding and starting to really get into the DIY's and all that stuff.. and now I get all of this crap thrown in my face. I'm really about to scream I quit and let it all just be whatever way it turns out.

 

[LuvLuvLuv]

i only have like 30 seconds, but will be on later tonight....

but i had to give you



the situation sucks, but it will get better. you're probably right--she's probably gone for good and it really hurts. you may have a new bff by next year anyway and want to pop her right in. if all else fails... i can get a plane ticket ttyl after work

 

[super_k0116]

Are they going to live on base? Is there a Coast Guard base? Last I heard only spouses can live on military property, not girlfriends. So maybe she'll find that out and end up staying here, if that's the case.

If not...

 

[lilsqueakrr]

i only have like 30 seconds, but will be on later tonight....

but i had to give you



the situation sucks, but it will get better. you're probably right--she's probably gone for good and it really hurts. you may have a new bff by next year anyway and want to pop her right in. if all else fails... i can get a plane ticket ttyl after work

Seriously, book your flight. I would so be game for that. Please?!

Are they going to live on base? Is there a Coast Guard base? Last I heard only spouses can live on military property, not girlfriends. So maybe she'll find that out and end up staying here, if that's the case.

If not...

Thanks girl. That's what I thought. And I don't think she realizes they aren't going to cover HER living costs. Stupid. =X

But not that I know of? I don't think she's on base. I have no idea where she is going to be. I have lunch with her tomorrow, so I guess we'll see....

 

[J.ThaddeusToad]

I hope the lunch went well! My MOH actually moved to Cali right before I got engaged. It's a bummer to have her live so far away, but we do skype dates about wedding stuff. I really hope you guys can make it work if she does move and that she doesn't just drop off the face of the earth.

 

[suorkaterina]

That's a bummer. But you never know who she's making room for. Maybe there is a super fabulous new friend on the horizon ready to come in and be the best bridemaid ever! I had chosen one friend to be a bridesmaid because we were pretty close, she's a photographer. The day i texted her that I just got engaged, she texted me back "I know a great photographer, ha ha" Nothing about congratulations, or that's great, it was all about her. Needless to say we havn't spoken much since then and i didn't ask her to be my bridesmaid, or photographer. Wedding planning seems to bring out some weird characteristics in people. Some good, some bad.

I know how you feel about the planning thing. Our wedding is over a year away and I keep fluctuating between it feeling like fun, to it feeling like a pain in the butt. I think maybe there is something to be said for having too much time to plan! hehe

Hope you are feeling better soon. This is supposed to be fun. Take a break from it and concentrate on the present for a while. I've been doing that for a couple weeks and I've felt the stress lift a bit.

 

[pixiegirl]

Man that sucks!! I am so sorry you have to go through this!! I really hate when someone takes the wind out of your sails!!! Keep your head up!!

 

[Bickimook2]

Aww, hunny we talked already about this, but I just want to send another hug your way I am sorry your friend is being such a diva and I hope everything works out in the end!

 

[lilsqueakrr]

Okay, so just a quick little update for all you ladies!

First off I want to say thanks for all of your support and love about the bridesmaid drama. We had our talk and we're supposed to actually hang out this weekend, but I haven't heard from her since Saturday? So who knows if that will really happen. I'm really trying not to think about the whole situation? It stresses me out and well, it's just not worth it to me right now. I shall worry about it once the time comes.


Right now we've actually picked 3 different bridesmaid gowns! They're all gorgeous but we know 1 of these will be THE dress for my ladies! They will be in the Papaya color which is a light peachy orange. I love it and I think it will just look stunning on all of my girls (oh which, btw I may be adding a 6th!). I included pictures of the 3 below, we're going in October once they are all in stock to try them on. I seriously love them all, it's going to be so hard to choose! They're very grecian, elegant, and flowy formal. Love them.

I also have purchased wedding shoes and a new pair of earrings. I love my new earrings, they're a bit more dramatic but much longer. I'm thinking of seeing if my uncle can make them a smidgen bit shorter? I do not have pictures of either because my wedding shoes are actually at a fellow DISfriends home in London because she is being a doll and crystallizing them for me as a wedding present! How awesome is that? =] LOVE her and owe her big time. <3

My DIY list is beginning to grow as well.. we're taking our engagement pictures in 2 weeks and after they're done.. it's going to be a DIY extravaganza! Haha. We will be doing our save the dates.. then I have a few little crystallizing projects of my own which include flip flops for myself and bridesmaids, mirror, and flip flops or converse for the flower girl! Tehe. I was also thinking of getting a black & white Vinylmations to crystallize as well! haha. Oh how I love me some bling!

Speaking of engagement pictures, they're coming up & I've nixed the Little Mermaid idea.. wah. I know. But I'm going to contact a separate photographer and speak to her about the idea & see what she comes up with & her prices. But I've decided for pictures.. I'm keeping true to who I am. I will be wearing a pair of jean distressed capri's with a black wife-beater tank with a white one underneath it, cute sandals, & some crazy earrings of some sort. I wanna keep it simple. OH & of course my Aviator sunglasses that I just ordered haha! I wanna focus on Dave & I in the pictures, so who needs crazy clothes.. well we'll save that for next time of course! haha.

I think that is it for now? hah. I can't really think of anything else that I need to update on.. My countdown to California has officially started! We leave in 56 days! Yay!

 

[librarygeek]

Very nice! I love all of your choices for bridesmaid dresses, I can see why it is hard to choose! Have you thought at all about putting the MOH in a different dress or letting the girls pick between the three? I'm sure they will look gorgeous no matter which one you go with! I think my favorites are tied between 1 and 3.

 

[lilsqueakrr]

Very nice! I love all of your choices for bridesmaid dresses, I can see why it is hard to choose! Have you thought at all about putting the MOH in a different dress or letting the girls pick between the three? I'm sure they will look gorgeous no matter which one you go with! I think my favorites are tied between 1 and 3.

I know! It's so hard. If I like ALL of them actually ON the girls, it will probably be all 3 of the dresses, with 2 girls in each dress (since I'll be adding a 6th) OR 3 in one, 3 in another. I'm super anal-retentive when it comes to symmetry! ;D I love the train on 3!

 

[princesswendy720]

3 is also on my list to have the girls try on! I'm letting them all do different styles, from the same designer, in the same fabric and color and length. I think we are going to start trying stuff on this Fall too. There are SO many options for BM dresses I'm having trouble narrowing it all down.

 

[lilsqueakrr]

3 is also on my list to have the girls try on! I'm letting them all do different styles, from the same designer, in the same fabric and color and length. I think we are going to start trying stuff on this Fall too. There are SO many options for BM dresses I'm having trouble narrowing it all down.

That's too funny! They all love that one! But I have a feeling if they all can't choose, I'll let them choose any of the 3 as long as they're the same color lol. Doesn't matter to me... as long as I like them all that is! haha.

That's exciting! There are soo many, but I only like chiffon so it narrows it down a smidgen and I want them to have straps! haha. We should all go together!

 

[Tale as old as Time]

Love, Love LOVE the first bridesmaid dress option!

 

[lilsqueakrr]

Alright ladies, I need your help! I need to find a CUTE Disney graphic tee or tank, preferably tank. Any suggestions on where to look? It seems almost IMPOSSIBLE. And I definitely wanna stick with either Mickey & Minnie or Goofy!

Thanks!

I also fell in love with this outfit for my engagement photos, but I cannot find anything similar!

http://www.polyvore.com/black_pearl/set?.mid=embed&id=32978977

 

[librarygeek]

I'm guessing you already looked at the Disney Store or Disney Store online? The only other thing I can think of is Walmart, sometimes they have cute Disney shirts in the junior's section. I don't remember much of what they had last time I was there, but I got a really cute Lady and the Tramp shirt there.

 

[disneyeeyorefan]

Kohls had Mickey, and Goofy shirts in their Jr. section this weekend