Meg + Rob SBP/ADH/UK Lower 10/12/09 - Roots Photos ONLINE! YES!!!!

[Pirate's Princess]

I say do what YOU want to do, not what everyone thinks you should. Then again, it's really hard to tell from the picture because it's not face on, showing the other ear. I think if you choose small, dainty wedding-ish earrings it should be fine.

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Meg,
Just read your entire planning journal and it's great! I'm getting married 5 days after you so I see how much you already have done and I realize how much I still have to do! LOL!!!

Can't wait to read more!

 

[princess22]

LOVE the invites Meg, they are super cute! It's fun getting response cards back! That's been my favorite part. My mom and I guess how many we will have each day and see who gets the closest! As far as the earrings, I say stay true to yourself. It's your wedding day, do what you want and what you are comfortable doing. You are going to look beautiful no matter how many earrings you have!! =)

 

[PrincessShea]

Meg I love the invites. They are so professional looking, you did an amazing job! I think the earring thing is up to you. Only you know what you are comfortable with and what you will be able to live with looking at years down the road.

I personally think it will look fine as long as they are pretty earrings. Doing them in your wedding colors is a nice touch!

 

[tiggersam00]

Awesome invites Meg! Love all the blue, where did you get them if you dont mind me asking?

Oh and I am getting majorly excited for our shopping/Starbucks trip

 

[MegKate]

If it is you, then go for it. If you think that you will regret it down the road. then I say one.

I'm thinking I'll regret it if I take them out - I'm also afraid that I'll see all these little empty holes in my ear and it will look odd.

I have/had 8 holes on both sides going back in the day (before I started working at a conservative law firm ) .

This weekend I was going through old photos, and came across one of me in my cousin's wedding, where I had all 16 earrings in, and honestly, you can barely tell after the first 2. So I say, if it's what you want to do, then do it.

I also know that when for the longest time when I was used to wearing the earrings every day, I would randomly "realize" I didn't have earrings in and it would freak me out - like I lost them. If you're used to wearing them, I think you'll be uncomfortable without them.

P.S. do you mind me asking what kit you used for the invites. I'm going crazy trying to find something that everyone can agree on, and yours are so friggin cute!

I would feel weird without them! I've tried to only wear like a few and it just feels odd, but that could be me.

Here's a picture of the box that they came in -

They were from Michaels - I think it was "supposed" to be 40 dollars for the kit, each which makes thirty invites. But I used one of their 40% off coupons, so they were really reasonable. They have different colors too! If you decide to go with them, let me know and I'll have Rob tell me what the trick was to printing them - because there was a trick!

Hi Meg! I think the earrings look just fine with your hair! My sister has several holes in one ear and I believe she just wore white and gold studs in all of them. If it's your personality, totally go for it. don't let anyone tell you, you need to be different b/c it's your wedding day!

Thank you Theresa! That's the way I'm going to go. I think I'll try it out and then post what it looks like. I don't want it to be too flashy, but something like your sister did.

Meg,
Just read your entire planning journal and it's great! I'm getting married 5 days after you so I see how much you already have done and I realize how much I still have to do! LOL!!!

Can't wait to read more!

YAY! Another October Bride! I still have a ton to do too! I just made a list and I'm scared!!

I say do what YOU want to do, not what everyone thinks you should. Then again, it's really hard to tell from the picture because it's not face on, showing the other ear. I think if you choose small, dainty wedding-ish earrings it should be fine.

That's what I'm looking to do! It's not going to be over the top, unlike most other things about me! lol.

LOVE the invites Meg, they are super cute! It's fun getting response cards back! That's been my favorite part. My mom and I guess how many we will have each day and see who gets the closest! As far as the earrings, I say stay true to yourself. It's your wedding day, do what you want and what you are comfortable doing. You are going to look beautiful no matter how many earrings you have!! =)

I can't wait to get some RSVPs back! I started looking today and Rob's making fun of me - he's like "They haven't even gotten them yet!! Good thing he's not marrying me for my patience!

And thanks! I wish I could get my family to agree with your last sentence. You should see the controversy on Facebook about this!!

Meg I love the invites. They are so professional looking, you did an amazing job! I think the earring thing is up to you. Only you know what you are comfortable with and what you will be able to live with looking at years down the road.

I personally think it will look fine as long as they are pretty earrings. Doing them in your wedding colors is a nice touch!

Thanks Katie! And for the vote for the earrings!

Awesome invites Meg! Love all the blue, where did you get them if you dont mind me asking?

Oh and I am getting majorly excited for our shopping/Starbucks trip

Me too!!! YAY! Shopping with Sam! And Starbucks... drool!! Glad to have you back on the DIS!

And I got them at Michael's in Millbury - they have different colors too!

 

[MegKate]

I'm on the Roots Blog!! Uber excited!!!

http://rootphotography.blogspot.com/

I just thought I would share that!

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

I'm on the Roots Blog!! Uber excited!!!

http://rootphotography.blogspot.com/

I just thought I would share that!

That is so cool!!!!!!!!!

 

[lurkyloo]

Congratulations! Your pictures are so cute!

 

[princess22]

Awesome for being in their blog. I love it. The roots seem so wonderful! As for your family, send them this way and we will tell them how it is! We have your back!!!!

 

[ElleBren]

I was on facebook and saw the roots update. Great Photos!! I'm sure you won't be able to choose between them all.

 

[Tink&PirateMama]

I'm on the Roots Blog!! Uber excited!!!

http://rootphotography.blogspot.com/

I just thought I would share that!

WOW! I LOVE your photos!!! How exciting to be on their site!

 

[CDNTech]

I just read through your entire pj and everything looks fantabulous.

I just have one teeny tiny complaint... I voted for the second dress and eagerly went through every single page to see a picture of you in it and I can't find a picture. Did I miss it somewhere or are you not posting it because the df is on here now?

Oh and I vote studs in all holes, I love the hair/make up picture of you.

 

[MegKate]

Thanks you all! I loved my 15 minutes of fame on the Roots blog - I now have my guest book to post, but that's the next post <evil laughter!> What no evil smilie? Drat!

I just read through your entire pj and everything looks fantabulous.

I just have one teeny tiny complaint... I voted for the second dress and eagerly went through every single page to see a picture of you in it and I can't find a picture. Did I miss it somewhere or are you not posting it because the df is on here now?

Oh and I vote studs in all holes, I love the hair/make up picture of you.

I haven't posted the picture of me in said dress because of a very nosy DF. I actually have my second fitting tomorrow afternoon, so I'll see if I can get a picture while I'm there. If so, I shall def. post and keep him away from the computer!! I'm sorry about the let down after reading the PJ and not seeing it! And thanks for the vote for the earrings! I'm going to go with all holes, and my step-sister (MOH) is going to run interference with my parents until it's too late and we're out the door! LOL

 

[MegKate]

I have to share the goodness of the guest book the Roots put together for me. I completely forgot that we get a guest book with our package - enjoy!

http://clients.rootweddings.com/megrob/guestbook/

Now to figure out what type of pens to get for it!

Anyodd we got our BEO in full and we're pretty close to the 20K budget mark! We have a few things we're going to cut, which I'll elaborate on after I post the floral budget.

Bridal Bouquet - Silk Bouquet to include the following: Light yellow roses, light blue hydrangea, lily grass tip accents and 1 gardenia. 75% ribbon rap the faux stems in white satin with 6 Swarovski Pearl Mickey Closures. A four leaf clover sterling silver charm - 322.50

Maid of Honor Bouquet - Silk Bouquet to include the following: light blue hydrangea and light yellow spray roses. 75% wrap the stems in white satin. Single Swarovski Pearl Mickey Closure - 103.00

JR Bridesmaid Bouquet - Light Yellow Silk Rose Wand with Blue Topaz Ribbon Accents. Mist with Pixie Dust - 45.00

Flower Girl - Fresh Light Blue Hydrangea and Yellow Rose Petals for Brides Basket - 15.00

Groom Bout - Light Yellow Rose, Light Blue Hydrangea, Ivy, Wrap Stem in White Satin - Swarovski Mickey Closure - 15.50

Best Man and JR Groomsman - Double Light Yellow Spray Rose, Ivy - 12.50 each

Ringbearer - Single Yellow Spray Rose, Ivy 10.50

Fathers - Light yellow rose, ivy, wrap stem in white satin 10.50 each.

Brides Mother and Grooms Mother - Wristlet corsage of light yellow spray roses, light blue hydrangeas and white sheer ribbon - 31.00 each

Readers - (we're probably cutting this) Wristlet corsage of white spray roses, white hydrangeas and white sheer ribbon - 26.00 each

CEREMONY

Swag the ceremony entrance with white chiffon - 75.00

Accent the two side columns in mostly light blue with accents of light yellow and white fresh floral - 2 @ 65.00

White house linens for cocktail table, Top with a 90" buttercup satin linen 22.00

Swag the buttercup linen at 4 points and accent each swag point with a floral cluster of light blue hydrangea and light blue satin ribbons. 4@ 17.50

Sand Ceremony - the Bride to Provide

2 Light yellow presentation roses, filler, ruscus and sheer white ribbons. 2@ 20.00 each

Memorial vase of 15 light yellow roses, Fill vase with clear marbles (for weight) - 85.00

Place a column on the brides side of the altar table

Sprinkle light blue hydrangea, white rose and light yellow rose petals on the sides of the aisle. - 125.00

Staged Exit - silver organze bags filled with light yellow rose and light blue hydrangea petals - 48 @ 3.00 each - 144.00

RECEPTION

Place the arch floral clusters on the head table for 2

Silver Revere bowls with light blue hydrangea, light yellow roses and accents of white spray roses. No greenery - 6 at 100.00 each - 600.00

Scatter light blue flat iridescent marbles on each table - 7 at 5.00 - 35.00

Accent each table with 3 votive candles each - 21 at 2.50 each - 52.50

Resort to provide white floor length linens and napkins

90 x 90 Buttercup satin linens (6 for guest tables, 1 head table, 1 cake table) 8 at 22.00 - 176.00

White poly cotton chair covers with Buttercup satin sashes double wrapped and tied in a knot - 50 at 8.50 each - 425.00

CAKE

"Tower of Roses" style with light blue hydrangeas between tiers, Accent the base of each tier, 3 tiers with light yellow ribbons. Accent around base of brides topper with light blue hydrangea - 225.00

BOUQUET TOSS

Silk Bouquet of light yellow roses tied with light blue satin ribbon - 35.00

DESSERT PARTY

5 Cocktail Tables, 3 High Boy Tables - EPCOT to provide Black Linens and Black outdoor chairs

Small bubble bowl, light blue marbles, LED LIghts and a floating yellow rose - 5 @ 5.00 - 25.00

9" cylinder vase, light blue gel, silver MIckey confetti, LED lights and topped with a light yellow rose 3 @ 20.00 - 60.00

Subtotal - 3044.00
FL Tax - 197.86
Subtotal - 3241.86
Move Fee - 25.00
Final Total - 3266.86

So we've decided to cut the spankopitas/crab cakes from the pre-reception, (-1256.43), the MK shoot (-1000.00) and Mickey (-400.00). With those things we get the BEO to $20,628 - which is good for the budget! Depending on the people who come, we'll hopefully be able to put Mickey back in. We're still having Donald and Stitch though.

So what do you all think?

 

[Pirate's Princess]

The budget looks pretty good!!

Can't wait for pictures of the dress. And PS awesome Roots photos. It makes me so jealous!!!

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

Hi Meg

You looked gorgeous at the trial. I think you should leave your earrings in if it feels more like you. There's no reason to change into someone else for the day. If you want it to be less noticeable, you could choose very small studs (like for babies, that size) and choose all pearls or all "diamond" studs or something like that. But, if you want blue Mickeys, it's your day!

I also think your floral budget looks awesome. It seems like you're getting a lot for the price.

 

[tiggerrifficheidi]

I love your guest book! We paid for one, too, but they forgot about it (and we forgot to bug them!). It's really disappointing now that I see how great yours is!

 

[trudy88]

Your floral sounds so pretty; can't wait to see it!

 

[DisneyMissy]

I miss so much when I'm gone! Everything is coming together so wonderfully! I def. think you should keep your earrings in...it's you and it's your (and Rob's) day, so who cares what other people say?! I can't wait to see pictures!!