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Brag- my wedding veil came today
It is so much better than I expected.
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pope1982
Posted: 7:30:15 PM 2/21/2008
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/pope1982/Wedding%20Ideas/birdcageveil_tulle_veil_3.jpg

Any words of wisdom or advice regarding wedding planning? I thought Bippy said something a short while back about wedding plans?
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Minniyar
Posted: 7:38:34 PM 2/21/2008
Expect the unexpected. SOmething will go wrong, it always does, no matter how perfectly planned things go. At my wedding, one of my friends had to make an emergency run to the grocery store 10 minutes before the ceremony started because the flower girl (age 4) went on strike and refused to drop the rose petals unless she had some skittles first.

My mom and mother-in-law accidently lit the big candle in the unity candle setting (they were only supposed to each light the candle representing their side of the family, my husband and I were supposed to light the big one at the same time).

You just have to roll with it, and at the reception and for years later, you will look back at those moments and laugh. I remember things like that more at my wedding than I do my own parts of the ceremony.... it was the 'blooper' moments that made it even more special.

I strongly advise you have someone not in the wedding party, a close family friend, standing by to make an emergency grocery store run *just in case*.
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Enchantedcameo
Posted: 8:24:40 PM 2/21/2008
Congrats on the upcoming wedding. My husband and I just got married about 8 months ago. Don't put it in your mind that the day has to run perfectly because it never does. One of the major bloopers was my mom forgot our champgne glasses for the reception. And she didn't realize it until the next day. Just have fun with it and treasure every moment.
luvmypugglebaby
Posted: 8:52:55 PM 2/21/2008
I love the veil. It's very classic.

The only advice that I can give is this...throughout the day and night, pause for brief moments and just take it all in. Really, it goes by so fast that you won't remember much of it. So yeah, take some time out to just enjoy everything.

A quick tip - bring your camera to the reception and take a few pictures yourself. Guest and professional pics are good at giving your everyone's point of view, but you're own will remind you of how you felt looking at a particular person or moment.
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pyrmom
Posted: 8:54:07 PM 2/21/2008
Once again, the veil is darling and a perfect match for the dress.

Don't get me started on wedding day mishaps! lol. I guess wedding day mishaps aren't an indicator of the actual marriage. We just celebrated our 38th.
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pebbies
Posted: 10:55:45 PM 2/21/2008
No advice, sorry! Congrats and I love your veil...very pretty
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Basset_Lover
Posted: 12:34:15 AM 2/22/2008
Very lovely Pope. Keep us posted on the big event.

Basset_Lover
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HeatherFeather
Posted: 1:11:21 AM 2/22/2008
Wow! I didn't know you were engaged... so CONGRATULATIONS!!!

I'm not married so my advice doesn't count, but my favorite wedding that I ever went to was my cousins wedding. It was in her grandma's backyard, on an absolutely beautiful day. Very low key and relaxed. You would never know that anything went wrong. I later told her that the wedding didn't seem to have anything wrong. She informed me that quite a bit went wrong. Again, you never would have known. Even with the mishaps, they insisted on having a good time and THAT is what showed. So, even though something is bound to go wrong, let it roll off, realize that on the big day, there is little you can do to fix it, and resolve to have the best day ever. Just have fun!
Even if you are on the right track, you will still get run over if you just sit there. (Will Rogers)
shinyblackpit
Posted: 11:14:51 AM 2/22/2008
I am excited for you! The veil is beautiful. Becky, just have fun and remember that this is your day, and that the whole purpose of it is to celebrate your love and your union with people that you care about. Flowers and cakes and finger foods are all very nice and of course contribute to the festivities, but it's all about you and your husband to be and all the people that love you sharing your joy and wishing you well!

After all that, I wanna get married too!
"Be who you are and say what you feel. Because those that matter, don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter."
pen2
Posted: 11:41:08 AM 2/22/2008
I love it. My grandmother had the very same one, so simple, but huge impact for class and style. I missed your dress, if you have that, I'd like to see it too!!
Congratulations, by the way.
pope1982
Posted: 12:24:16 PM 2/22/2008
Thank you all so much for taking the time to congratulate us and write out these responses. Great tips, I hadn't even thought of me taking pictures with my own camera lol

Heather, we've been engaged since Christmas morning.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/pope1982/Christmas%2007/MyRing2.jpg

My dress is vintage and simple. It's a form fitted off white (candle light, so I've been informed lol) off the shoulder, full length pencil skirt type dress with most of it's detail in the bodice.
I never in my life, thought I would wear a butt bow lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/pope1982/Wedding%20Ideas/The%20dress/dressFront2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/pope1982/Wedding%20Ideas/The%20dress/dressFront.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/pope1982/Wedding%20Ideas/The%20dress/dressBack2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/pope1982/Wedding%20Ideas/The%20dress/dressBack.jpg

I have enjoyed wedding planning, so far (most days) but there are definitely days where I need to take a break because I feel the pressure. So far, we're planning on having a priest marry us at the Baltimore aquarium because there is a room for special events with a dolphin in the tank and I thought that would be a unique place to have a reception. Professional wedding pictures taken by the harbor is going to be beautiful.

We decided against the whole Catholic church thing, but it will be a Catholic priest on location. I'm going to be making my own center pieces, and probably arranging my own bouquets with flowers I pick up from the florist.
It is still a year away and I am trying to pace myself so I don't become over whelmed, but I don't want things last minute either.
So far, I have ordered the "guest book", gotten my dress and veil. Here is the guest book photo mat that we will frame
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180213278721&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=008

The poem in the center says:
"From each of your experiences
comes a very treasured gift
a piece of hidden knowledge
we didn't know exists
please share with us your wisdom
about marriage, love and life,
how to be a loving husband
or to be the perfect wife
please write your thoughts and gestures
to share with us for life
for the greatest gift of all
is the gift of your advice."

"Thank you for sharing our special day with us."

and on the side, as a cute little instructional poem, I will have framed:
"Our guest book is this photo frame
we'd love to have you sign your name
and write, perhaps, a line or two
so that we may remember you.
Then, when our wedding day has passed,
Our memories of this day will last.
For when we look at it, we'll see
kind words from friends and family!"

and at the very bottom, I think it says our first names, the date and:
"This day I will marry my friend, the one I laugh with, live for, dream with, Love."

It's going to be a small celebration with the closest friends and family. I've asked my sister that lives in the same state as me to be a second maid of honor since I asked my fiance's sister (who will still be a minor) to be my right hand girl that day.
I come from a big family, they were not as fortunate. So I explained to my sister that technically, she will still have the title and her signature will be on my marriage license, but that the responsibility will go to his sister so that she can really feel like a special part of her big brothers day.

Plus, my sister has two little ones that I would want there as well and I wouldn't want to burden her with maid of honor duties trying to chase around her babies.

Thanks again for the kind words and listening to me talk about this for a minute ;)
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pen2
Posted: 1:04:56 PM 2/22/2008
That dress is absolutely beautiful, and as for the 'butt bow', it falls a little higher than your butt, so very flattering, and old fashioned.
I don't know if you've picked your attendants, or if you're having some, but I do know that can be a massive headache, because of different body types, and figures. You can pick what you think is a beautiful bridesmaid dress, and it will only flatter one of your attendants. If you hav'nt done so, and you are planning on having them, I would suggest getting that sorted out.
Another bone of contention can be the colours that the mothers of the bride want to wear. Just a couple of common
trouble spots! Good luck, and keep us posted. I've decorated for many weddings and proms, and have lots of ideas.
klkrieg
Posted: 1:12:56 PM 2/22/2008
Pope,

I did my wedding by myself as well. And you WILL have something go wrong, but like everyone said, roll with it, it is your special day. Congrats!

Also I wanted to let you know what I did for my guests. I took plastic champagne glasses and put the netting in it and filled them with hersheys kisses and the hersheys hugs candies. And then I glued a ribbon on the bottom that I had printed up that said "Hugs and Kisses from the new Mr. and Mrs." I loved that and so did my guests.
pope1982
Posted: 1:50:00 PM 2/22/2008
Pen, I am giving the women in my wedding party two basic colors to work with, a lavender or plum. Since it is going to be informal, I told them I wouldn't care if they got it from a thrift store or had one hanging in their closets. As long as they are comfortable & happy with their dress, women know how to work it.

I am more concerned with making the men presentable and giving the appearance of being with the same party, at the same wedding lol

I love that hugs and kisses idea, very cute!
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newdogowner2008
Posted: 6:23:39 PM 2/22/2008
I know you said you wanted to pace yourself, but take it from someone who planned her own wedding. They year will FLY by. I love the location you chose, that will be absolutely gorgeous. And everyone is right, something will go wrong, even if you have a professional plan it. Just roll with it. I love the idea of giving the bridal party choose their own gowns. That is a great idea. Good luck. Don't get caught up in the little details. No one will realize that you didn't get the napkins folded perfectly. Or the cake was supposed to be yellow and is white. Everyone will remember how beautiful you looked. And how much in love you were.
newdogowner2008
Posted: 6:25:40 PM 2/22/2008
PS

Your gown and veil are absolutely stunning.
agentcooper
Posted: 6:41:33 PM 2/22/2008
ah pope! the veil and dress are so pretty! I am excited for you! I got married in July...it was so beautiful and special. Like everyone else said, stuff will go wrong and no amount of planning can foresee what it will be, but make sure you don't let it get in the way. being a bride can be sooo stressful, just try to remember that the only thing that matters that day is how much you love each other. Everything else is secondary :)
Specific advice- spend money on a good photographer. Our photographer was amazing and I'm so glad we spent so much money on the photographer rather than other things because the wedding went by so fast! It was good to have something to look back at and remember!
I'm sure you'll be a beautiful bride and it will be an amazing day!
Indifference turns clarity into denial. ~Quan Tracy Cherry
pen2
Posted: 8:30:30 PM 2/22/2008
You did exactly what I would do, give them a choice of colour, and find the most flattering dress to fit them. If you're having plum or lavendar, the men would look fantastic in dove grey suits or tux's with plum vests.Since your theme is basically very vintage and soft, sea lavendar,and all the old fashioned garden flowers would be wonderful. Ok I'll shut up now, I love decorating, and planning colour combos. Good luck!
jr1012
Posted: 11:35:39 PM 2/22/2008
I just got married this summer and here's my advice:
1. Don't let ANYONE make you feel like you need to do something or have to have something that you don't want
2.Make sure you get lots of pictures of you and your husband.

I say these things due to overbearing mother-in-laws and my crazy aunt. granted, they were very helpful but I felt that in the end I did a lot of things for them.
About the pictures, my photographer was great BUT I have 1 picture of me and my husband. And it's very dark.


While it sounds like Im bitching, Im not. Just hopeing you do what I didn't do and have the best day of your life!
congrats!

monstarr
Posted: 3:26:03 AM 2/23/2008
Awesome! Cool beans. Sporadic Table-Touching; It gives even the most estranged family member that appreciated feeling. but then it's all about you girl! I love puggle's idea of taking pictures from your own point of view. I wish I would've done that. Where's the honeymoon?
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