Queenie
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Hi girls,
People have been asking me for a wedding update lately so I guess I'd better provide one. Ok, the bad nws first (and it's BAD!)
My wedding dress came into the store May 1st but when I tried it on, it's not what I asked for in Nov. The neckline is all wrong - not even close to what was discussed. Sadly the dress shop have refused to acknowledge that there is any problem whatsoever, claim that the dress is exactly what I asked for (if it was, why the heck would I be complaining at them?) and that it is my fault if there are any problems. We're now in a stalemate situation where neither party will back down - I am in the course of getting consumer advice on my legal rights and will also be contacting some local wedding planners for advice and help. Obviously I am really upset over all this, hence my not being around much for the last few weeks - I am under total stress over such an integral part of my wedding.
However every cloud has a silver lining and ours has a big one - that's the only problem we're dealing with at this point. All my other suppliers are being total angels over everything I've asked for!
The bridesmaids dresses came in a while back now and two of the 4 girls have been to try them on. Here are the groom's sister (blonde hair) and my best friend/MOH (black hair) trying on their dresses for the length to be adjusted:
The invitations are also sorted. These were made by a bespoke designer who gave us custom artwork for all the cards - I couldn't find anything Cinderella-y that I liked which was available in the UK. The custom artwork was a total bargain - $20, I couldn't believe it when she quoted that to me! The invitations will be 3 cards: the main invitation card, an information card with details for local hotels/taxis etc and an RSVP card. When we were looking at invitations, these ended up costing only a few dollars more than it would have cost to make my own from scratch, I feel like I've gotten the bargain of the millennium!
I have my garters, courtsey of an US ebay store. They came in a pack of two - apparently one is a "tossing" garter - I've never heard of that before, is it common in the USA?
Our table number cards have been printed up by a friend of the family, so far he's not asked for any payment but we're not assuming they were free. They are based off a design from CRT - I blanked out the restaurant name and that's where the numbers are placed.
I've been to the florist with future MIL who is a total plant lover/expert (I'm so glad I have an ace MIL who I get on with). They showed me some great pictures and we're going with a brightly coloured orange/red/yellow bouquet of exotic flowers -please don't ak me what, I don't do flowers, I just pointed at things in photos! The best I can say is that I think there are roses and calla lillies in there. The table centerpieces will match but instead of being in vases, they will be in fresh hollowed out pumpkins. At the centre will be a hidden metal hook which will hopefully have a balloon attached to it for the evening reception.
I also discovered this beauty for $10 in TK Maxx - it will be my top table centrepiece:
In case I didn't post them earlier, these are the place card holders and guest favours that will also be on the tables along with a creamy yellow tablecloth and napkins:
Right now I am working on gifts for mum's/bridesmaids etc. I ordered the mum's gifts a couple of weeks ago, they are getting cut crystal bowls from Tiffany & Co - again a total steal! Glad we ordered when we did as I've just seen on that link that they've upped the price!
Mum's Gifts
I have also bought future DH's wedding present - a genuine Brian May from Queen autograph which I'm having framed (another bargain considering who he is). He's a huge fan but hopefully won't guess at this, it's being stored at his parents house for me.
Finally the honeymoon and hen party (bachelorette party) are progressing well (we don't do bridal showers in this country so I guess that's one less thing to worry about!) For the honeymoon we are coming to Orlando and going on the Wonder for the 1st time - a 3 night cruise in a Cat 6 stateroom, I think - it's the one with a verandah. We're also staying at the WLV, AKL and the BCV! My hen night is a few nights at Disneyland Paris with 2 of my bridesmaids (the 2 without kids!)
Phew, I think that's it for now. Will keep you all posted!
People have been asking me for a wedding update lately so I guess I'd better provide one. Ok, the bad nws first (and it's BAD!)
My wedding dress came into the store May 1st but when I tried it on, it's not what I asked for in Nov. The neckline is all wrong - not even close to what was discussed. Sadly the dress shop have refused to acknowledge that there is any problem whatsoever, claim that the dress is exactly what I asked for (if it was, why the heck would I be complaining at them?) and that it is my fault if there are any problems. We're now in a stalemate situation where neither party will back down - I am in the course of getting consumer advice on my legal rights and will also be contacting some local wedding planners for advice and help. Obviously I am really upset over all this, hence my not being around much for the last few weeks - I am under total stress over such an integral part of my wedding.
However every cloud has a silver lining and ours has a big one - that's the only problem we're dealing with at this point. All my other suppliers are being total angels over everything I've asked for!
The bridesmaids dresses came in a while back now and two of the 4 girls have been to try them on. Here are the groom's sister (blonde hair) and my best friend/MOH (black hair) trying on their dresses for the length to be adjusted:
The invitations are also sorted. These were made by a bespoke designer who gave us custom artwork for all the cards - I couldn't find anything Cinderella-y that I liked which was available in the UK. The custom artwork was a total bargain - $20, I couldn't believe it when she quoted that to me! The invitations will be 3 cards: the main invitation card, an information card with details for local hotels/taxis etc and an RSVP card. When we were looking at invitations, these ended up costing only a few dollars more than it would have cost to make my own from scratch, I feel like I've gotten the bargain of the millennium!
I have my garters, courtsey of an US ebay store. They came in a pack of two - apparently one is a "tossing" garter - I've never heard of that before, is it common in the USA?
Our table number cards have been printed up by a friend of the family, so far he's not asked for any payment but we're not assuming they were free. They are based off a design from CRT - I blanked out the restaurant name and that's where the numbers are placed.
I've been to the florist with future MIL who is a total plant lover/expert (I'm so glad I have an ace MIL who I get on with). They showed me some great pictures and we're going with a brightly coloured orange/red/yellow bouquet of exotic flowers -please don't ak me what, I don't do flowers, I just pointed at things in photos! The best I can say is that I think there are roses and calla lillies in there. The table centerpieces will match but instead of being in vases, they will be in fresh hollowed out pumpkins. At the centre will be a hidden metal hook which will hopefully have a balloon attached to it for the evening reception.
I also discovered this beauty for $10 in TK Maxx - it will be my top table centrepiece:
In case I didn't post them earlier, these are the place card holders and guest favours that will also be on the tables along with a creamy yellow tablecloth and napkins:
Right now I am working on gifts for mum's/bridesmaids etc. I ordered the mum's gifts a couple of weeks ago, they are getting cut crystal bowls from Tiffany & Co - again a total steal! Glad we ordered when we did as I've just seen on that link that they've upped the price!
Mum's Gifts
I have also bought future DH's wedding present - a genuine Brian May from Queen autograph which I'm having framed (another bargain considering who he is). He's a huge fan but hopefully won't guess at this, it's being stored at his parents house for me.
Finally the honeymoon and hen party (bachelorette party) are progressing well (we don't do bridal showers in this country so I guess that's one less thing to worry about!) For the honeymoon we are coming to Orlando and going on the Wonder for the 1st time - a 3 night cruise in a Cat 6 stateroom, I think - it's the one with a verandah. We're also staying at the WLV, AKL and the BCV! My hen night is a few nights at Disneyland Paris with 2 of my bridesmaids (the 2 without kids!)
Phew, I think that's it for now. Will keep you all posted!
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