Nicole and Michael 2/9/2011 PJ, air force

[Boardwalk_bride]

hummm...this is tricky! I was looking through your PJ to see your location, but it doesn't look like you have one (let me know if I missed that!!) so I am going by your dress, and other interests that you posted!

Okay, you said you met as lifeguards I beleive? You could work with a nautical type theme for lifeguards, or something related to Typhoon Lagoon?

Umm, I think you mentioned you wanted to be married in a garden setting. You could have a garden theme, and just have lots of flowers worked in through accessories, and have colours like pink and green (or really anything with green).

Other ideas:
- you could work with a particular country or place you are fascinated with (if there is one) so you could have an Asian, Mexican, Irish, etc theme
- you could base it on an event, like mardis gras or Oktober Fest
-it could be around a disney character ( so for donald, you could use blue, yellow and a bit of red, and add in the character to anything you can think of)
-I always liked the idea of a wine theme, but maybe you would need to be in a winery for that . But you could work in plum, and still have purple, and use corks for decor and stuff ( I am actually really liking this idea).
-You could have a "tea-party" theme or mad-hatter tea party, and rent out the GF tea room at night or during the day. That would be cute.
-you could go with an era, like 20's, 50's etc.

I think that's all I have for right now. If I get inspired, I will get back to you!

 

[pezaddict231]

well another reason i kinda had to stuff the binder full of things was my mother took it from me and gave it back.... she had put a picture of DF and Me on the cover with rhinestones and had it laminated. she was way to sweet. so i carry it with me every where i go now. to prove that i use it.

That was so sweet of your mom! I think I would definitely use mine more if it weren't just plasticy teal.

I'm not so good with theme ideas but I liked all of Boardwalk_Bride's ideas. I think the garden party idea is really nice, or a nautical theme, it's really easy to find props for that and you can have your wedding at the Yacht Club to tie into the theme even more.

That's a shame that everyone is using purple, it does seem to be very popular, I'm using purple too, not sure on the exact shade yet, but more of an accent, so you can still incorporate it in flowers and stuff if you wanted. I know what you mean though about wanting it to be different. I always thought I would have red, since I think it looks great in dresses and I'm Asian and red is a good luck color, but then my BFF used it for her wedding, and my friend at work had it at her wedding, and even though it wasn't like people would really notice or care, I wanted something completely different. So gray it is! And the more I see it, the more I really like it.

I can maybe help you with color ideas, I really like some of the pool blues they have out now, or a darker peacock blue is nice too. I stayed away from blue since DF's sister is having that, I think hers are a pool (lagoon) blue. If you had a garden party theme, you could do a sage green. I liked some of the latte colored dresses they had too, still looked good with black but enough of a contrast with the bride's dress.

Hope that helps a little. If I come across any other themes, I'll let you know!

 

[GoonieBride]

blues would be cool. the peacock feather would be as well. thanks!

 

[pinkcow]

Hmm.. Theme ideas..

I've always loved the idea of an enchanted garden, or since you are so close to Valentine's Day, maybe use deep reds, pinks, and ivory. Or incorporate a mad hatter theme.

You could also elaborate on the Typhoon Lagoon themeimg with hurricane lanterns, hurricane drinks, etc.



OT, I also worked as a CM, but in Epcot!

 

[figment fan21]

o0o0o I like the idea of the typhoon lagoon theme! You could do SOOOO much with that!

I love the idea of using hurrican lanterns and you could do a treasure chest for the gift box, oh oh and you could get a starfish for in your hair! (you know i love starfish!!)

Oh the wheels are turning...hahaha

 

[Boardwalk_bride]

o0o0o I like the idea of the typhoon lagoon theme! You could do SOOOO much with that!

I love the idea of using hurrican lanterns and you could do a treasure chest for the gift box, oh oh and you could get a starfish for in your hair! (you know i love starfish!!)

Oh the wheels are turning...hahaha

YES. That would be amazing!!! But so would the travel theme, or wine theme (clearly I have a slight obsession with the wine theme)

 

[GoonieBride]

Hmm.. Theme ideas..

I've always loved the idea of an enchanted garden, or since you are so close to Valentine's Day, maybe use deep reds, pinks, and ivory. Or incorporate a mad hatter theme.

You could also elaborate on the Typhoon Lagoon themeimg with hurricane lanterns, hurricane drinks, etc.



OT, I also worked as a CM, but in Epcot!

o0o0o I like the idea of the typhoon lagoon theme! You could do SOOOO much with that!

I love the idea of using hurrican lanterns and you could do a treasure chest for the gift box, oh oh and you could get a starfish for in your hair! (you know i love starfish!!)

Oh the wheels are turning...hahaha

that would be very fun!!! i really like it. the tables could have lanterns, surfboards, and SAND (when i worked there, i always found sand everywhere! in my car, clothes, and my bed. don't ask me how. to this day it is still a mystery! ) almost like a wreaked beach theme.

YES. That would be amazing!!! But so would the travel theme, or wine theme (clearly I have a slight obsession with the wine theme)

hmmm wine!! (fellow wino here! ) the travel theme could be very cool if we did it at Epcot!!

 

[MainStMandy]

A wine theme would be cool...different shades of reds and purples! I like the travel theme but I also love the typhoon lagoon idea!!

Lol, apparently I am no help!

 

[GoonieBride]

Thanks anyway! believe me any little bit helps.

so as an update. my DF has jumped on board with the whole theme idea. he however is thinking, and reeeaalllllllllyyy wanting a Alice in wonderland/Mad hatter theme. he has come up with save the date ideas, centerpieces, and even cake. but he wants to add a bit the "tim burton" feel to it. im thinking of maybe just running with it. even though its been done. i think it would be fun and something that nether of our families and friends have seen before.

thoughts??

 

[Boardwalk_bride]

Thanks anyway! believe me any little bit helps.

so as an update. my DF has jumped on board with the whole theme idea. he however is thinking, and reeeaalllllllllyyy wanting a Alice in wonderland/Mad hatter theme. he has come up with save the date ideas, centerpieces, and even cake. but he wants to add a bit the "tim burton" feel to it. im thinking of maybe just running with it. even though its been done. i think it would be fun and something that nether of our families and friends have seen before.

thoughts??

DO IT DO IT!!!!!!!!! Seriously you would make me so happy (I'm sure I'm not your priority)

But through my planning of looking for carnival/circus type stuff, I kept running into that theme, and it made me want to change. I actually found someone who had Mad Hatter Reception at disney (in the Wonder's of Life Pavilion). Here is the link, maybe it will give you some inspiration!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1443805&page=2

If you do this, can I please be your semi-wedding planner!

 

[MainStMandy]

DO IT DO IT!!!!!!!!! Seriously you would make me so happy (I'm sure I'm not your priority)

But through my planning of looking for carnival/circus type stuff, I kept running into that theme, and it made me want to change. I actually found someone who had Mad Hatter Reception at disney (in the Wonder's of Life Pavilion). Here is the link, maybe it will give you some inspiration!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1443805&page=2

If you do this, can I please be your semi-wedding planner!

Lol omg that made me laugh so hard!

Seriously though that wedding reception looks amazing!!! Could you have alice and the mad hatter show up too??? I like this idea!!

 

[pezaddict231]

I think it's a great idea! Don't worry about it "being done" before. We hear about all this stuff because we're on these boards, but your guests will think it's very unique and I'm sure they will love it.

It would be cool to have Alice and the Mad Hatter come. We met them at 1900 Park Fare and they were great! The Mad Hatter is so funny and Alice is very sweet.

 

[puente0629]

I think it's a great idea as well. My hubby and I are having the same theme, we want the whimsy of the original Alice in Wonderland movie and the darkness of Tim Burton's version. For the save the dates we are planning to use skeleton keys with a note attached to it and then for the invite a card that look like a key whole (kind of like the Ashley Simpson wedding invite). For centerpieces I'm using teapots on top of the teacups. You can probably buy some mad hatter hats and use them as centerpieces or for the save the dates an invite that looks like a deck of cards.

Check out my idea's maybe it will it can help you with your mad hatter theme...

our color scheme
http://justjaime28.files.wordpress....inspiration-board-by-itsajaimethingdotcom.jpg

centerpieces
http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/teapot-centerpiece.jpg

place cards
http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.83470222.jpg

Hope this helps!!!

 

[Stephie77]

I think the alice in wonderland theme is a great idea! so different and i love that you would incorporate the tim burton one in to it also. totally go for it!

 

[CassIS300]

Thats an awesome theme!

 

[figment fan21]

I'm a tim burton fan so i am totally down with this theme! I love it! There is so much you can do with it too!
I think its a great idea and that you should totally do it. I'm going to do some research and see what i can find for inspiration too....

 

[Pirate's Princess]

I think Alice in Wonderland...or like a Wonderland theme itself would be a great idea. Bright and colorful and intense. Very cool!

 

[GoonieBride]

I think it's a great idea as well. My hubby and I are having the same theme, we want the whimsy of the original Alice in Wonderland movie and the darkness of Tim Burton's version. For the save the dates we are planning to use skeleton keys with a note attached to it and then for the invite a card that look like a key whole (kind of like the Ashley Simpson wedding invite). For centerpieces I'm using teapots on top of the teacups. You can probably buy some mad hatter hats and use them as centerpieces or for the save the dates an invite that looks like a deck of cards.

Check out my idea's maybe it will it can help you with your mad hatter theme...

our color scheme
http://justjaime28.files.wordpress....inspiration-board-by-itsajaimethingdotcom.jpg

centerpieces
http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/teapot-centerpiece.jpg

place cards
http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.83470222.jpg

Hope this helps!!!

OMG i love it! the centerpieces are just way to cute!! its gonna look great! i cant wait to see how it all turns out!

DO IT DO IT!!!!!!!!! Seriously you would
make me so happy (I'm sure I'm not your priority)

But through my planning of looking for carnival/circus type stuff, I kept running into that theme, and it made me want to change. I actually found someone who had Mad Hatter Reception at disney (in the Wonder's of Life Pavilion). Here is the link, maybe it will give you some inspiration!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1443805&page=2

If you do this, can I please be your semi-wedding planner!

Lol omg that made me laugh so hard!

Seriously though that wedding reception looks amazing!!! Could you have alice and the mad hatter show up too??? I like this idea!!

I think it's a great idea! Don't worry about it "being done" before. We hear about all this stuff because we're on these boards, but your guests will think it's very unique and I'm sure they will love it.

It would be cool to have Alice and the Mad Hatter come. We met them at 1900 Park Fare and they were great! The Mad Hatter is so funny and Alice is very sweet.

I think the alice in wonderland theme is a great idea! so different and i love that you would incorporate the tim burton one in to it also. totally go for it!

Thats an awesome theme!

I'm a tim burton fan so i am totally down with this theme! I love it! There is so much you can do with it too!
I think its a great idea and that you should totally do it. I'm going to do some research and see what i can find for inspiration too....

I think Alice in Wonderland...or like a Wonderland theme itself would be a great idea. Bright and colorful and intense. Very cool!

Boardwalk_bride its a Deal! god knows i need all the help i can get! haha that is why i joined the boards! thank you all for the help and ideas all you guys are just great!
I showed the link to the Wonders of Life Pavilion to showed Mike and told him "I want that venue!" it would be absolutely perfect for that theme! and he liked it too
So i just got off the phone with Mike and its been decided..... theme: Alice in Wonderland with a bit of a Tm Buton fell to it! yay!!!

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Oka so now time for research! im looking for inspiration for everything and anything! ill keep ya posted on what i find! OMG i cant stop smiling!

 

[MainStMandy]

Yay Nicole!!! Can't wait to see everything unfold!!

 

[pezaddict231]

Glad you found your theme. The Wonders of life pavilion will be awesome! I've seen pics from there and they are just great!

Can't wait to hear more about your ideas!