DznyGal and her DF's SBP Escape PJ 4/16/10... We are going back!

[DznyGal]

Well we finally decided to book Kevin Knox for our ceremony, I let DF narrow it down and we contacted a few people and decided on Kevin.

Also my ring came in yesterday and I was able to get it today, I almost forgot how pretty it is and boy did I miss it. Good thing I got it today too, I was very sad to be without it for the Halloween Parties we went to. Tonight we had a birthday party to go to, and tomorrow we have a banquet.

OH AND I PICKED UP MY DRESS AND SHOES TODAY!!!!

Needless to say today was a big day for me.

 

[pghloveswdw512]

Welcome! I love the dress, and the flowers you are thinking of are beautiful.

I can't believe that woman from Alfred Angelo said that to you! What's wrong with someone who doesn't want to wait a year or more to get married?! It's our lives and our marriages! We can do what we want!

 

[DznyGal]

Welcome! I love the dress, and the flowers you are thinking of are beautiful.

I can't believe that woman from Alfred Angelo said that to you! What's wrong with someone who doesn't want to wait a year or more to get married?! It's our lives and our marriages! We can do what we want!

Thanks! When the call is made to tell the manager about how I was treated at Aflred Angelos I will report back to let everyone know what was said!

 

[girli565]

I had the opposite experience at Alfred Angelo's, they were great but at David's Bridal, they were awful!

I'm glad you found a dress you love!! That's all that matters

 

[DznyGal]

I had the opposite experience at Alfred Angelo's, they were great but at David's Bridal, they were awful!

I'm glad you found a dress you love!! That's all that matters

One of the main reasons I went to Alfred Angelos was I had heard bad things about Davids, but after the night I had at Afred's I was a little worried about Davids, but we went on a week night and didn't have an appointment and they took me in even though they were kind of busy at times I never felt alone or abandoned, at Alfreds I was the only one there and my girl didn't even stay with me the whole time we had to go find her in the back once.

I am glad you had a good experience, like others have said finding the perfect dress is the main focus I just hope you had fun doing it! It is one of the happiest times of your life!

 

[figment fan21]

I LOOOVE your dress! you look so lovely in it! I love your colors too...
Can't wait to read more!

 

[DznyGal]

Since I am having my bridesmaids in two shades of blue, what do you think I should put my flower girls in? I have one who is 6 years old and I would like to dress my neice up as well and she will be 7 months at the time of the wedding.
Do I put them in White like me? I am afraid I won't be able to match the blues.

Do I put them in Fuschia since I want the majority of my flowers to be Fuschia Roses?

Please help!

Thanks

 

[HMC8982]

I think it's cute when the flower girls are in white dresses that look like mini wedding dresses. Sometimes you can get your exact dress in a flower girl version, if that would be something you want! My niece wore one like that, matching the bride in a wedding. It was very pretty! But I think matching the colors would be fine too! It's all about what you want!!

 

[pezaddict231]

It's definitely all about what you want, it's the one time where everything can really be how you and your DF want it. If your BM are in two shades of blue already, and the blue you found didn't clash it would be fine. You could definitely also do her in fuschia like the flowers which I think is a good way to bring in your accent color some more. My FG will be in purple to match the flowers since my BM are in gray and I didn't think that was appropriate for a little girl. Even though it's very common, I'm not a huge fan of the FG matching the Bride unless she is her daughter or soon to be stepdaughter, then I think it's adorable. I find it a little weird otherwise to have a "mini-bride", and if she's standing near you in pictures the dresses would blend and of course part of me wants to be the only one in white... but that's just me. I have seen lots of pictures of other weddings where it looks very cute and it's probably also easier since most FG dresses seem to be in white/ivory. Can you take her to try on some dresses and get an idea of what you like? I think it's Jordan bridals that have a line geared toward very young FG's, so maybe you would be able to find matching dresses for the two girls.

 

[Pirate's Princess]

YAY a new PJ! Everything sounds great so far! Congrats.

I love your ring and dress. It's very flattering and I really like the train.

And I vote for the fushcia flower girl. Then you don't need to find a blue that matches, and personally I'm not a big fan of the mini-bride.

 

[lpizzuro123]

Great report so far - love your story. Your dress is great - sorry you had trouble at AA. I went to Davids and did not purchase my dress there but had a good experience with them. They were very helpful and I tried on quite a few dresses in many different styles. Of course they kept wanted to put a veil on me to give me the full experience. I wanted to wear a veil but I knew I was not purchasing a gown that day and did not want to do the veil thing but it was ok.

As far as you flowergirl dress goes - I would get a white dress and maybe use a blue sash in one of your blue colors. I know my girls wore red and I really wanted to have a flower girl in a white dress with a red sash around her waist but I did not have any little girls I could use. I did have a ringbearer but it is just not the same thing.

Here is something from Davids Bridal website.

http://www.davidsbridal.com/webapp/...|-49998962|-49998961&catentryId=6096794&sort=


I think a white dress with a blue sash or maybe flower would look great.

Can't wait to read more.

Linda

 

[HMC8982]

I was looking at flower girl dresses today.. and I think I'm going with the kind that is white with a teal sash.

 

[kcampbell]

IMHO, I think you should put your FG's in white dresses and see if you can get one Navy sash and one light blue sash for around their waists from the co. you ordered the Maids dresses from. (if that's not possible then I say Navy sashes -b/c it's more forgiving in photos so there's no need for an exact match) You already have the 2 maids in separate colors and I think a fuschia FG dress would not only be too much, but it would completely take away from your flowers.

Having said that-- if you do not want the fuschia to be an accent/pop color- then I would consider it, but really only as a last resort.

As I said, just my opinion-- take it or leave it.

 

[DznyGal]

Thanks you EVERYONE for your quick replies! I don't have time to update now, but will try to update on what I have going on either tonight or tomorrow night.

I really appreciate everyone's opinions who weighed in it means a lot to me to hear from all of you!

 

[Ann117]

I just found you pj. I love your dress. I vote for the white dress with a blue sash.

 

[DznyGal]

Here are some quick updates before I head to the gym.

DF is in the process of buying a new truck/SUV so things have been crazy, he is the type to research EVERYTHING before buying.

Some pictures to share:
My head piece:

My viel and (head piece that is similar if not mine)

QUESTION:
Necklace or no necklace? What do you think? I am leaning towards none and maybe bigger earrings.

Ideas?

My Shoes:

So I got my planner, and she is great so far she has answered a bunch of questions and replies to email very quickly.

As some of you may have seen on some other posts I made, I can not have a DP at EPCOT the night of my wedding so I am leaning towards SCP, and I still need to find a place for dinner. Sarahss suggested Ohana, and that is a good idea, so right now I am leaning towards that. My group should have close to 20 people, and I would like to try to keep the cost at or under $1,000 for dinner. Also I do want to wear my dress so I can get pictures at SCP in it.

I am open for suggestions so suggest away.

Again thanks to everyone who commeted about my flower girls dresses, I am still deciding. As a general theme I want to keep cost down for the girls parents as well so I don't want to go overboard on their dresses.

Well off to the gym, I hope to update more often now that I have my planner.

Stay tuned!

 

[Boardwalk_bride]

I really like the way the hair piece and veil look together! I definitely think that with all the accessories you have already, you only need either big earrings or a necklace, I think both might be too much.

I think Sago Cay will be really nice, and it will prob save some money! What time is your wedding at? You could do a dinner at Sago Cay? That would save money, since you wouldn't need a dessert party and a dinner! I don't want to be a downer, but I think you may have trouble making ADR's for so many people. I tried to book Ohana for 13 people on saturday (April 17th) and they said we would need separate tables (and I called on the 6 month mark).

Another idea that could be fun, and inexpensive, and probably not all booked, is Raglan Road. People can order off the menu, or you can get a banquet style meal through them as well!

 

[DznyGal]

I really like the way the hair piece and veil look together! I definitely think that with all the accessories you have already, you only need either big earrings or a necklace, I think both might be too much.

I think Sago Cay will be really nice, and it will prob save some money! What time is your wedding at? You could do a dinner at Sago Cay? That would save money, since you wouldn't need a dessert party and a dinner! I don't want to be a downer, but I think you may have trouble making ADR's for so many people. I tried to book Ohana for 13 people on saturday (April 17th) and they said we would need separate tables (and I called on the 6 month mark).

Another idea that could be fun, and inexpensive, and probably not all booked, is Raglan Road. People can order off the menu, or you can get a banquet style meal through them as well!

Thanks I agree Earrings and a necklace would be to much with the other detail I have.

As for dinner, I am worried about reservations as well. My planner said she can try to book for me, so that might help she can "call around" rather than me having to do it. The reason I didn't book at the 6 month mark was we are waiting for confirmation from a few of our guests, and I didn't get my planner until last week. I didn't want to book an ADR before I talked to the planner to see if DP were available. Now I am glad I did wait.

I forgot you could do dinner at SCP, maybe I will do that. My wedding is at 2:30 (you better remember that if you want to stalk it LOL).

When I hear back from my planner I will ask her about dinner options.

 

[Boardwalk_bride]

Thanks I agree Earrings and a necklace would be to much with the other detail I have.

As for dinner, I am worried about reservations as well. My planner said she can try to book for me, so that might help she can "call around" rather than me having to do it. The reason I didn't book at the 6 month mark was we are waiting for confirmation from a few of our guests, and I didn't get my planner until last week. I didn't want to book an ADR before I talked to the planner to see if DP were available. Now I am glad I did wait.

I forgot you could do dinner at SCP, maybe I will do that. My wedding is at 2:30 (you better remember that if you want to stalk it LOL).

When I hear back from my planner I will ask her about dinner options.

DF and I are staying at the Beach club than, and we plan on swimming and staying around the boardwalk on friday, so you can be sure to see 2 newlyweds snapping pictures of you at a distance

You have Kathleen for a planner right? She's great, she'll be able to find you something!

 

[DznyGal]

Here is the jewelry I got for me girls, I think it "classy Disney" a work friend of mine didn't even notice the Mickey's in the necklaces. I figured a touch of disney but I didn't want it to be to "cartoon-like" if that makes sense to any of you.

I am giving my sister my (MOH) this bracelet as well to give her a little extra.

Once I pick a flower girl dress for my 6 year old, I will pick jewelry for her as well.