Sara & Ryan's Wishes PJ & TR ~ 8/17/10 WP/GF/Marina ~ 1/22 Thank you!

[pezaddict231]

It was crazy hot! they had Heat Warnings!!
but im having fun with the wedding planning! im soooo excited! but i love your "will you" cards. i made mine too. it was lots of fun, but very time consuming!

lol, yeah my mom keeps saying, it's so hot in August, and I said, well it was pretty hot this June, after a certain point, those few degrees don't make much of a difference. Maybe instead of bouquets we can all carry mister fans! That'll be way cheaper than floral! She wanted Thanksgiving weekend...but I think it's so she gets out of hosting Thanksgiving!

Yeah, overall it is fun, we had some trouble figuring out the reception timing, but at least that's settled now. I'm sure something else will come up, but I'm really glad we're having it at Disney because they do make is so much easier on you!

I usually like craft projects when they're over! I do really enjoy it but sometimes I just get lazy and don't feel like doing it. In the end I'm usually really pleased with how they turned out. The cards actually weren't too bad though and I liked them better than anything I found to buy online.

 

[LLLBelle]

It sounds like you are really getting a lot done. That's great that you got the Roots, your engagement photos were gorgeous.

I do have to say make sure you check out that Alfred Angelo BM dress you like. I saw it when I was picking up my wedding dress and I would have been disappointed if I had ended up with it. The organza overlay did not lay right and the flower just looked cheap. I was surprised because it looks adorable in the photo.

 

[ghoulish delight]

Congrats on booking Roots! All the girls on the boards rave about their photography, so it must be amazing!

I totally know how you feel about your guest list situation! DF and I originally thought we'd be inviting around 85 guests. Somehow, it's quickly jumped to at least 110!! All my dreams of having extra moola for my lighted ceiling drapery in our reception area flew out the window with our quote to feed all those extra guests. It does make you wonder though, as you mentioned! Do people REALLY want to be at your wedding that badly? Or do they just want discounted rates and a good excuse for a Disney visit? Lol. Either way, I guess we get more wedding gifts and well wishes!

Anyhoo, I'm excited for you to go dress shopping! You're going to have so much fun! Try to get your sister to sneak some photos of you in the different dresses for us!

 

[Pirate's Princess]

Everything sounds awesome so far. And I can't wait to read more....and see some dress pics!

 

[pezaddict231]

It sounds like you are really getting a lot done. That's great that you got the Roots, your engagement photos were gorgeous.

I do have to say make sure you check out that Alfred Angelo BM dress you like. I saw it when I was picking up my wedding dress and I would have been disappointed if I had ended up with it. The organza overlay did not lay right and the flower just looked cheap. I was surprised because it looks adorable in the photo.

Thanks! Sometimes I feel like hardly anything is getting done since nothing will be official with Disney until next month. We really loved the way the e-pics turned out! So we're super excited to have the Roots for our wedding!

I'm going to bring my sister and we're going to a shop that carries his line, so hopefully they will have that dress. That's disappointing that it didn't look as good in person, I'll have to see what I think of it when I see it. It does look super cute in the photo!

Congrats on booking Roots! All the girls on the boards rave about their photography, so it must be amazing!

I totally know how you feel about your guest list situation! DF and I originally thought we'd be inviting around 85 guests. Somehow, it's quickly jumped to at least 110!! All my dreams of having extra moola for my lighted ceiling drapery in our reception area flew out the window with our quote to feed all those extra guests. It does make you wonder though, as you mentioned! Do people REALLY want to be at your wedding that badly? Or do they just want discounted rates and a good excuse for a Disney visit? Lol. Either way, I guess we get more wedding gifts and well wishes!

Anyhoo, I'm excited for you to go dress shopping! You're going to have so much fun! Try to get your sister to sneak some photos of you in the different dresses for us!

Oh I know, there were so many things I wanted but can't justify it with so many guests. Exactly! Just gotta look on the bright side.

Lol, I will try to have her take sneaky pics, maybe she can pretend she's texting or something. We're going to go on Saturday so maybe it'll be crowded and they won't really notice.

Everything sounds awesome so far. And I can't wait to read more....and see some dress pics!

Thanks! I'll definitely try to have some pics taken! If I can't swing that I'll at least find out designers and dress names so I can find them online.

 

[pezaddict231]

So today spoke to my sister to make sure she can go dress shopping on Saturday. Just have to call the shop tomorrow, they were closed today to make an appt. I also started calling a few different shops to see if they carried the Maggie Sottero Yara gown I like, and it was so hard to find it! After calling five stores, I did manage to find a store that had it so I'm going to go try it on tomorrow after work. I'll be by myself so no chance of sneaky pics, I'm afraid.

I'm so excited to actually be looking for my dress! Wow, sometimes it doesn't seem real! Some of the girls at work were shocked I'd go by myself, but I kind of like doing things by myself sometimes, especially shopping for clothing. Plus, I also used to work as a bridal consultant at David's Bridal, so I'm pretty familiar with the whole process and sometimes it was nicer when there wasn't the whole entourage, especially in the beginning.

I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow!

I'll let you know how it goes!

 

[GoonieBride]

Dress shopping hurray!!! I didn't get any shots of me in my dress either. the camera battery died. lol But i know how you feel, im very independent as well.
Good luck with dress hunting (and trying to sneak pictures!)

 

[MainStMandy]

OH yay!! I am such a sucker for wedding dresses. We went to 3 or 4 stores initially and then even after I bought my dress we went shopping one more time Have fun and enjoy it!! Can't wait to see what you pick!

 

[Stephie77]

Welcome! Love your engagement story, it is so romantic! I love your engagement ring(we have the same one!) I totally agree with you with the price of a NY wedding(i grew up in rockland and live in brooklyn and all my friends' weddings have costed at least $40,000 and up). Disney is better priced and more fun!!! BTW-i tried on the yara dress at Manhattan Bridal in chinatown. You could always go there, try it and then order it from a different bridal ship-i did not love that shop but tried on my maggie dress there (different one but can't say b/c DF is always lurking on here-if you want to see it I can PM it to you) tand ordered it at RK Bridal in NYC. Some of her dresses are hard to find in stores around NY but hope that helps. Looking forward to hearing you plans!

 

[LLLBelle]

Good Luck with your dress hunting! It's a lot of fun. I got away with cell phone pics, they usually don't even realize.

Let us know what you find!

 

[Ann117]

Everything sounds great so far. I love the will you cards. Can't wait to read more!!

 

[pezaddict231]

Hey everyone, just wanted to give a quick update before heading to bed.

It took me forever to get to the Bridal shop, bad mapquest directions! Curse you Mapquest, you've made a fool of me for the last time!

It told me to go right on a certain road when I should have gone left.

I got to the shop and it was crazy in there, they showed me where the Maggie dresses were and had me take a look while they got the room ready for me. I found the Yara dress, and two others I liked, Bianca and Flora by La Sposa.

So I put on the Yara. I really wanted to love it. I have loved this dress for over a year! But I didn't love it on me. It was pretty, and I would have liked it as a fancy party dress in another color but it was too plain for me.
http://www.maggiesottero.com/collection.aspx?keywordText=Yara&keywordType=any&page=0&pageSize=12

Then I tried on Bianca. This was more like it! I really liked this, it made my waist look tiny! Loved the detailing on the skirt, and does it scream princess or what? Plus I can perfectly recreate the Scarlett O'Hara on the staircase scene in this! Only downside is the top is cut pretty low, and I'm pretty busty so I felt like I was really 'out there' if you know what I mean. I asked the girl if maybe I needed a larger size, but she said no, that's how it would fit.
http://www.maggiesottero.com/collection.aspx?keywordText=Bianca&keywordType=any&page=0&pageSize=12

Next was Flora by La Sposa. This was so pretty. I liked the ruching and how soft the organza looked. This one did not lace up so it didn't fit as tight as the Bianca did. Also very Scarlett O'Hara.
http://www.splasposa.com/ls2009/indexLS2009.html

My Consultant pulled two more dresses for me. But only one mattered, it was Carrie by Maggie Sottero. The bottom doesn't really look like in the picture, it's fuller and the pick-ups sit a little differently.
http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress....eywordType=any&page=0&pageSize=12&style=J1287

Since I was by myself I had to rely on the opinions of the consultants and other customers. When I came out in Yara, it was like "oh pretty".

When I came out in Bianca...oooh that's so flattering, very nice dress.

When I came out in Flora.....Oooh that dress is so nice, the organza is so pretty, it's very flattering on you.

When I came out in Carrie...WOW, that dress is gorgeous on you!

It was funny because it didn't look like much on the hanger, and it laces up, so when I put it on I really didn't know what it looked like. I just had people ooo'ing and ahh'ing me until I went to the mirror. And then....

It was exactly how I wanted to look, it was so elegant but also whimsical with the pick-ups, I loved all the fabric detail. It made me look soooo skinny and taller - and what girl doesn't want that! It was the perfect balance between princess and movie star. I just loved it.

I tried on another one after that, it was just too plain, it had the ruching but the skirt was plain. After my Carrie, it was eh.

The consultant was so sweet she asked me if I wanted to try on one of the older ones again, and I had to try on Carrie. I loved it even more.

I have to say, before dress shopping, I thought I wasn't a huge fan of the lace up but it really makes a huge difference in the fit of the dress.

And the best part of all....Carrie is only $855! I couldn't believe it! Something I like is actually the cheaper option! That never happens!

Still have more shopping to do on Saturday, but I think I found the one....

 

[pezaddict231]

Just realized the La Sposa link doesn't work properly, Flora is 75/100 in the 2009 collection, there is a link on the bottom to change languages.

 

[LLLBelle]

Congrats on having a good luck at the dress shop, the carrie dress looks gorgeous, I can't wait to see pics of you in the dress. I loved the La Sposa line as well, but they were too pricey.

The lace really makes a difference, plus if you lose some weight (this is the benefit for me) they just have to tie it tighter rather than having to have it altered like a zip back.

 

[princess22]

All of those dresses are gorgeous. I think Carrie is a great choice. I'm sure you're going to look beautiful in it!!!!

 

[MainStMandy]

WOW...the carrie is just gorgeous!! I love it. The detail is just amazing. i know what you mean about it not looking right on the hanger. I would have NEVER tried my dress on but my consultant brought it to me and I loved it. How exicting!!

 

[GoonieBride]

that dress is beautiful!! i'm glad you found the dress. I have to admit if i didn't find my la sposa dress on sale i wouldn't have been able to afford it.

but the carrie dress is just wow!! congrats!

 

[Bridie1996]

I love the "Carrie" dress. I'm currently trying to decide between MS's Carrie and Adelaide, so I think you've made an excellent choice in dresses!

I'm from Long Island too, and while I live in DC now my parents are still back there. I looked into planning something there and decided Disney was the way to go!

 

[Pirate's Princess]

Those dresses are great!! And hooray for liking the cheaper option...that never happens for me.

 

[pezaddict231]

Those dresses are great!! And hooray for liking the cheaper option...that never happens for me.

I know! I told DF about the price and he was shocked, he was like "that never happens!" I can seriously go into a store where everything is on sale but I will find that one thing that isn't!

I love the "Carrie" dress. I'm currently trying to decide between MS's Carrie and Adelaide, so I think you've made an excellent choice in dresses!

I'm from Long Island too, and while I live in DC now my parents are still back there. I looked into planning something there and decided Disney was the way to go!

Oooh, both seem really pretty. Good luck deciding! I can't take credit for the Carrie dress it was all the consultant. Aww, cool, yeah we thought about having it up here, but financially it just wasn't going to happen, and I couldn't see spending all that money when all I really want is Disney! DF is very excited about it now too.

that dress is beautiful!! i'm glad you found the dress. I have to admit if i didn't find my la sposa dress on sale i wouldn't have been able to afford it.

but the carrie dress is just wow!! congrats!

Thanks! I really love it! I'm trying to keep an open mind still and feel like I should do some more shopping. The La Sposa line is beautiful, if only it had a lace up back...

WOW...the carrie is just gorgeous!! I love it. The detail is just amazing. i know what you mean about it not looking right on the hanger. I would have NEVER tried my dress on but my consultant brought it to me and I loved it. How exicting!!

Thanks! I thought it was so beautiful and kind of different too. I love all the layers of fabric!

All of those dresses are gorgeous. I think Carrie is a great choice. I'm sure you're going to look beautiful in it!!!!

Thanks! I wish I had snuck some pics, she did leave me alone in the dressing room, but at that point she had already unlaced it, so it wouldn't have been the full effect.

Congrats on having a good luck at the dress shop, the carrie dress looks gorgeous, I can't wait to see pics of you in the dress. I loved the La Sposa line as well, but they were too pricey.

The lace really makes a difference, plus if you lose some weight (this is the benefit for me) they just have to tie it tighter rather than having to have it altered like a zip back.

Thank you! I'm very excited about it! I'm going to another store tomorrow, so we will see if anything else compares. I love the lace-up, it seriously was like it was a magic dress! I've been doing WW for a while, so my only concern is buying a dress now when I might lose more weight before the wedding. I only have 12 lbs to my goal weight, so it won't be a huge difference, but I do feel better with the lace up since they could just pull it tighter and it probably won't need as many alterations. She also said the Maggie dresses come in petite, so they probably wouldn't have to take too much off the bottom either.

We'll see how it goes tomorrow, but I have been thinking about the Carrie dress all day and that's how I am when I want something, I think about it so much and can't get any rest until I have it!