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So since we're getting married on the beach, finding an aisle runner that prevented us from sinking into the sand was a challenge. However, I came across a girl's tutorial on WeddingBee and she had used beach mats to make hers! BRILLIANT!

So, I ordered 7, 2.5x5ft beach mats and used hot glue to join them together. I found out there's these little multi-colored threads in the mats that I don't like, so I went and got some blue spray paint this morning. Yes, 35 ft of spray paint...my finger already hates me!

So this is what I started with

The ugly thread....

And here it is so far!

While I was spray painting I noticed that it's VERY succeptible to wind. So I'm thinking maybe doing river rocks on the outside part? Or maybe some clear fishing weights underneath it. And then where the blue lines down the middle are now, I'm going to put fake rose petals. 

Granted we're not flying anywhere, we're driving 3 1/2 hours because flying to anywhere was out of budget, but we're actually spending around $700 after all is said and done. The ceremony space is free, the reception space is going to be $100 total. Our officiant is only $150, our cake is $75, and my best friend is a professional photographer and also a client of mine so I am trading her design work for our wedding photography. I'm giving her $150 for travel though. Adding in with hotel costs and the extras for paying for ingredients for our dessert buffet and the other little things, it's around $700

I would definitely nix the black ones. The clear will look so elegant on their own and I feel like the black would just take away. I absolutely LOVE your idea!

Why don't you do real touch hydrangeas? I'm getting my flowers from Afloral and they have GREAT quality real touches. You honestly can't even tell they're fake. Plus you will be able to reuse them again!

I totally feel it necessary to play the song from Tangled if we did this. Immature? Perhaps, but TOTALLY appropriate! I love this idea, it's so so so pretty! Your photos are going to be INCREDIBLE!

My Paloma Blanca retailed for $2890, but I got the sample for $1152! Alterations got estimated at about $200

I think a few of the different shaped loose beads will go a very long way. That way the veil will compliment your dress, and not take away from it.

Originally Posted by KelandJay81 

 

I am walking down to "First Time Ever I saw your face" by Leona Lewis / Roberta Flack (not sure whose song it is). My girlfriend is singing it live for us.

 

It is simply beautiful. She made me a copy of it and I listen to it about 3 times a day. I am trying to desensitize myself to it because it makes me cry. lol

 

 

You're brave! That song is used in the ASPCA commercials and I would be bawling my eyes out due to the only thing I'd be able to envision is abused animal faces 

It looks beautiful on! I think the decision to nix the Dakota was a good one, this one is definitely perfect for a Vegas wedding! And I love that skirt

Originally Posted by nikkinikk 

Welp My Babyonline dress came in last night! I ordered June 22, and they shipped it July 2! Super quick,, and thankfully so as I was waiting on pins and needles! I ordered standard sizing because all of the dresses i tried on in bridal shops fit perfectly. This one is slightly too tight, but I've also put on a couple pounds in the last couple weeks :~/

 

I was originally going to have a Dakota replica done by SOP but since I decided not to go with them...this dress called out to me instead. I was completely anti-bling the week before I ordered it, i don't know what happened! It doesn't really resemble original Lazaro design, but I love it For the price, it is PERFECT for my Vegas wedding! Sorry the pics aren't the greatest! I had to be a photo ninja in poor lighting so honey didn't see it!

 

 

Glad you got it taken care of honey! I'm sure your dress is going to look STUNNING!

Got pictures in my gown today when I went to put the deposit down! I'm so in love with her <3

I would go for the white, personally. The ivory does look a bit too much against your skin, which is funny because for most of us it is the total opposite! 

On the other hand, lighting in salons is AWFUL! I would ask if you could walk outside for just a minute (YES, they do this at some salons and give you a little hand mirror to take) and will go outside with you so you can see what the color *really* looks like. 

Thanks ladies! I talked to FI last night and he wants to wear a tux. That's not something I'm going to fight him on! Thankfully we're just going to be on the coast here in Oregon so it doesn't get too hot

Thank you for all of your help!

I think your watermelon pink and blue idea sounds adorable! I haven't seen it on the beach, but that doesn't mean that you can't!

We are actually doing shades of blue. Originally it was going to be purple and orange, but FI has had very little opinion in anything for the wedding and one thing he really wanted was different shades of blue that compliment the colors of the ocean. So, that is how we came to that decision.

That looks absolutely gorgeous hon! Fabulous job 

I will probably do one with paint (LOVE those) and in a replica dress I order. I refuse to harm my Paloma Blanca. I would die!

I second this. I would search "Drop Crystal bridal necklace" or something to that effect. Someone is bound to have something like that in their shop. 

Originally Posted by moonsprite02 

Have you looked on etsy?

Alexis all of her stuff is adorable! Thanks for the link. FI is going to love your gift!

Originally Posted by alexisinjamaica 

I got my fiance this http://www.etsy.com/listing/96369337/special-dates-near-and-dear-custom customized print on Etsy with our important dates: date we met, first date, date we got engaged, and wedding date. It's personal, cheap, and best of all he can never forget our anniversary!! Haha.

 

If anyone is interested, this http://www.etsy.com/shop/BetweenEverything?ref=seller_info is the Etsy seller (only $24 and then I bought a nice frame/mat at Ikea). If you don't like the date idea, you could get song lyrics, a special quote, memories the two of you have from your relationship, the state/country where you are getting married with a heart where the city is, etc. Lots of fun/cute choices. Good luck ladies!

Originally Posted by LTLFAITHY 

 

I don't mean to sound like a "B" here, but I don't understand why you FI is so dead-set on having groomsmen. This wedding is about the two of you, not him and his buddies. It's great that he suggested some girls to be your bridesmaids, but do you REALLY want some girls that you barely know standing beside you when you get married? Sorry if I sound mean, but I think he is being kind of selfish about this.......

Yeah I have to agree with this as well. We aren't having a bridal party because the wedding is about us, not who is standing with us. You need to chat with him. It sounds pretty selfish that he "needs" the guys up there with him and you aren't able to have your ladies with you. Why doesn't he have honorary groomsmen? List them in the program, but they sit with everyone else. 

Bottom line, you need to figure out why he feels this way and express to him how much it hurts you. 

Gorgeous dress! And making a veil is VERY easy! There's lots of DIY tutorials floating around on the inter-webs. It's seriously as easy as cutting and sewing a comb on. SUPER simple, and cheap. 

Originally Posted by philanab 

Here is my dress, Allure 8815. I found this dress on dress shopping day #1, tried on dresses at about 6-7 different stores, and then came back to this one. I'm gonna give a go at making my own veil, anyone else?

I actually did a bit of a twist on a boudoir session and did a siren session. Yes, the evil mermaids that lure in sailors. Think....topless in 42 degree weather. It was cold (read FREEZING) and only 60 outside, but he is going to LOVE the pictures! I'm going to put them into a "Little black book"...literally

You're much braver than I am! LOL! I'm not sure either of us would go for it, but I'm sure it'll be awesome for you guys!

We're getting married on the Oregon coast so it doesn't get too terribly hot during the Summer.

Originally Posted by CandyApple13 

Hi there... We actually went suit shopping yesterday, intending to look at the tan/khaki linen suits at Brooks Brothers, Lord & Taylor and JCrew. And we did, but we also got drawn into the classic seersucker suit too. But thinking we may do that for rehearsal dinner night. My FI is basically letting me dress him too, so I was very surprised when he got excited about this suit (pictured below). Not what I expected at all! And after some thought & discussion, it has grown on me. Probably not the bowtie, but the rest of the suit would work. It would be SO unique, which I love and he seems happy. And more formal than the tan suit. Still not sure if we pull the trigger though.

 

I'm trying to figure out what I should show FI as some suggestions as to what to wear. Even though he's literally letting me dress him, LOL! I don't want him to be over the top dressed up (no bow ties, etc), but I know that he still wants to wear a tux. My dress is pretty elegant still and I don't want him to look way too casual next to me. 

This is my dress


Bonus points if you show pictures of your men or inspiration pics!

Mine is a satin/silk mixture. I forget the exact name of it, but it's very light and still very elegant.