Samantha & Dave's PJ... 2/8/10 WP/ADH, PS TR Started Pg 78!

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

I showed vin the grand marshall pics and he siad 'OMG Shes adorable!" because YOU ARE!

He is even more excited now to go to disney... he keeps mentioning that we must stalk down cast members... I told him I would like to enjoy my honeymoon not get banned lol

 

[tinks_1989]

Ha ha yeah Dave still gets teased every time we go on or just walk by lol it was funny even in the on ride photo he is clinging to her

I really hope you get better soon and can put your feet up

 

[tiggersam00]

I showed vin the grand marshall pics and he siad 'OMG Shes adorable!" because YOU ARE!

He is even more excited now to go to disney... he keeps mentioning that we must stalk down cast members... I told him I would like to enjoy my honeymoon not get banned lol

haha, awww thanks Jen (and Vin) you made my day with that! I vote for "mild stalking", hey it's worth a shot right! The last day Dave said he wanted to hide in Epcot and stay there all night after it was closed. I said that I am pretty sure we would get tossed out and he said "They can't throw out the grand marshals!" Silly Boy! So yes, if you do a little mild stalking and avoid being thrown out you will have an awesome disneymoon lol!

Ha ha yeah Dave still gets teased every time we go on or just walk by lol it was funny even in the on ride photo he is clinging to her

I really hope you get better soon and can put your feet up

hahaha omg you should totally post it! My Dave doesn't like TOT at all, he went once and swore never again, must be a Dave thing too

 

[ghoulish delight]

Those grand marshal photos of you two are priceless, Sam! You both look so freaking adorable and happy!! Love it!

 

[auntpunkin]

Just caught up...I love your dress, it's beautiful! I can't believe you got to be grand marshals, that is so incredibly awesome! Congratulations on everything!

 

[veronchichi]

ohmigosh -- i love this TR -- the photopass pics are the amazingest!!! lucky lucky! you and dave totally deserve all this magicalness!! may the magicalness continue and heal your knee.

 

[tiggersam00]

Those grand marshal photos of you two are priceless, Sam! You both look so freaking adorable and happy!! Love it!

Thanks Anjanette, it was awesome!

Just caught up...I love your dress, it's beautiful! I can't believe you got to be grand marshals, that is so incredibly awesome! Congratulations on everything!

Aww Thanks I actually think I have some time this weekend to try it on so I am realllllly excited! I hope I still love it from a few months ago lol!

ohmigosh -- i love this TR -- the photopass pics are the amazingest!!! lucky lucky! you and dave totally deserve all this magicalness!! may the magicalness continue and heal your knee.

I love the words you make up Vee! Amazingest and magicalness are 2 of my new fave words. I need the magicalness to heal my knee thats for sure!

 

[tiggersam00]

Ok so you have seen the pics of my dress on here, well here is the backstory behind the dress... it is actually about 5 years old.

My grandmother was terminally ill with cancer and all she ever wanted was to see me in a wedding dress... there was just one problem.... I didn't have a groom yet lol! So she bought me my wedding dress just before she passed and i always said I would wear it to have her with me on that day.

Well I decided today was the day I was going to try it on again, for the 1st time in 5 years. I was very emotional about the dress and don't really like telling people the story of it since it is very personal. The only people that knew about the dresses story was my mom, her mother, and my MOH. Well the cat is out of the bag now... I went to try it on and what do you know, it doesnt fit... at all... it is about 3 sizes too small... I guess that is what I get for buying a dress to fit my 21 year old size 2 body!

Well I am clearly not a size 2 anymore (something I have accepted by the way) and this dress, my reminder of my grandmother who I loved more then anything, is not going to fit.

I am so upset right now, just crying an drinking some wine, I don't even know what to do. I am so sad that this is happeneing now, I honestly hadn't even thought about any other dress, that was my dress. But now I am just so upset looking at it.

I guess it is time to find another dress but I love the sentimental value of the dress and don't want to lose it. I know this is a small thing in the bigger picture and I shouldn't be so upset over a dress but I am... does that make sense?

I am just very sad

 

[polynesianbride]

Oh Sam! I am sooo sorry about your dress. That is such a wonderful story behind it and I can't imagine how disapointed you must be! Drink that wine girl... you'll feel better in no time! In all seriousness though do you think there is ANY chance it can be altered? I know taking a dress in is way easier than letting it out but maybe a super duper talented seamstress could do it? Otherwise does the designer still make the dress? Maybe you could just order the same dresss in the right size? On a happier note... I am still working my way back through everything I've missed in your PJ. It looks like your trip was amazing with lots of Pixie dust... Grand Marshalls are you kidding me? You are one lucky girl even if the dress won't fit! Hang in there girl!

 

[CinderelliT]

Hey Sam! I see your posts all over the place, but I just now had a chance to check out your PJ. I still have a lot to catch up on, but so far everything looks great. I love the pics of you and your DF! You guys are adorable together. And I totally love your engagement pictures!!!

About your dress - why don't you take it to see if it is possible to have it altered? If not, can you possibly have a new one created with the material out of it? Maybe have a dressmaker add in some panels to change it around a bit, but still keep the basic idea. I'm sure that there is some way to make it work! Keep your chin up!

 

[princess22]

Oh Sam! Sorry to hear about the dress. I'm sure there will be someway to honor your grandmother. Is there anyway to have it altered or use it to make another dress (I think I read someone on here doing that)!?

Well, go ahead and drink your wine, that will help for now anyway. Sorry to hear that!

 

[spacerangerqueen]

Oh no Sam!

Well I was going to say what Tanya said, but she posted it while I was flipping back to see the pics of your dress haha.

Seriously though take it to a seamstress. I had a bridesmaid dress that was too small last year and Carolyn Allen's did a fantastic job of making it fit. Granted it was only one size too small. But you never know, maybe like Tanya said they can piece together a new dress. Is your grandmothers dress still around, the one she wore at her wedding? Maybe the two dresses can be combined into something even more fabulous and more meaningful.



Just remember that everything happens for a reason and it may seam like a terrible thing now, but I'm sure in the end it will work out.

 

[redlight]

Sam, I'm so sorry about the dress. I hope you are able to get it altered.

If you can't, can you incorporate parts of it into another dress?

 

[figment fan21]

Awe Sam

Dont worry sweetie i'm sure something will be figured out. Most of the girls already said what i was thinking, like letting the dress out, or incorporating it dress with your GM's wedding dress to make it more meaningful, ect. You've been having so much pixie dust in your life lately that something good will defiantly come out of this.

 

[MainStMandy]

Oh Sam that story is lovely!! Is there anything you can do with the dress?? You could always save it and make it a christening gown (if you are planning on kids...). Or maybe use part of it in the wedding in another way???

 

[Pirate's Princess]

Ok....55 pages done. whoo...only took 4 days and basically only reading your PJ, haha. First off, the whole thing sounds amazing! I love the way you write, and your ring is so beautiful and unique!! Your TR is awesome. Congrats on being the grand marshall!! And I totally need to know where you got that shirt! Please...oh pretty please PM it to me?

And I totally know about the goofy big smile face. That's what I had when DF proposed, walking around NYC

Sorry about your knee and the brace. I'm pretty clutzy too...must be a Sam thing.

And sorry about the dress. It's hard buying something so far in advance. But the story is so beautiful. Part of the reason why I want to move the wedding up is so my Oma (grandma) will be there. She's turning 86 on Monday. I think you should definitely see about letting the dress out. Or adding part of it to your new dress. Or making the fabric into a runner for your table or a chuppah or something. I definitely wouldn't suggest forcing yourself into a size 2 dress. You are beautiful (and you got great legs!! ...must be the dancing!)

I know things will work out and I can't wait to read more!

Super cute engagement shoots btw. I love the one of you guys with the lake and the globe behind you, and the ones with the fence. How did you like the quality of the Disney photos?

 

[malibustacey]

Oh Sam, im so sorry for you. I wish i could help you, like all the others have said; is there any way an extra panel on the back could be added? (im sure they could add panels and then do a corset back?-i dunno im just guessing..) Im sure that with todays talented seamstresses out there- im sure someone can do something because you need that dress hun, i didnt realise the story behind it- its so lovely. 3 or 4 sizes is not that small at all, if its any consolation, when i tried on a few dresses, they were a UK size 8- and im a 14- and they told me how they alter dresses and use material inside the gown and use a corset back if a bride wanted to buy a sample off the hanger if it wasnt her size - so its worth a try going around a few places to hear what different seamstresses can work their magic.

I am drinking wine as i type, and i will sure pour another glass and drink it for you! heh.

 

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

SAM
DO NOT BE UPSET

Why dont you make your veil, pocketbook and garter out of it. Better yet sent it my way and I will work my seamstress magic and help you out?

<3

 

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

and ps- there is a way to alter the dress. If you make it a corset they can add two peices of fabric to the back and then use the huge ribbon as a closed corset which will cover the rest.

I will try to find pictures for u okay?

 

[Tink&PirateMama]

Oh no! I'm so sorry Sam! I'm sure it will work out, though, keep a positive spirit about it. Looks like all the ladies here have a lot of ideas for you- I would really see about that corset (and corset's are so cute too!!). It might end up making the dress even more beautiful!

Hang in there!! Hugs!!