July '08 NEWLYWEDS chat!

[amyh]

I took some crappy camera phone pics, but here is my dress.

 

I left it b/c I was not happy with the bustle, the back of the dress is too long. However the dress itself is too long.

 

 

I altered the top into a slight sweetheart, exactly what I wanted!

before

 

after

 

Total look (I have no make up, hair is not done and excuse my belly button dip!)

[ACDCDCAC]

wow why is it still so long?? its gorgeous, tho amy! love it! i so so so love the sweetheart you had done. awesome

[Martha]

I love it, Amy! I can't wait for your wedding pictures!!!!

 

 

Maura, that bites!!! You still have time, you can do it!!!

 

 

Abby, I was totally on that site earlier. I found one I like, but I am not sure. It has the 3/8 ribbon on it and is shoulder length.....I need to think about this one.

[ACDCDCAC]

oh maura i forgot, my shower dress is from jc pennys, i dont know how much it was cause i didnt look at the tag, BUT they are having a huge sale, so i think it was around $40. the brand is "my michelle" and its cotton with a poly underslip sewn in, and the stretchy crinoline stuff layered underneath.

[ACDCDCAC]

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Originally Posted by Just Martha Abby, I was totally on that site earlier. I found one I like, but I am not sure. It has the 3/8 ribbon on it and is shoulder length.....I need to think about this one.

i decided against the embellishments or edging. i almost did a 1/8" satin ribbon, but i couldnt decide if i should get it in ivory or champagne, so i got nothing so i wouldnt be mad about the color i like how sheer it looks without anything. maura's is so gorgeous tho, i really had to stop myself from copying and ending up with another long veil i dont want

[amyh]

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Originally Posted by DougsGirl wow why is it still so long?? its gorgeous, tho amy! love it! i so so so love the sweetheart you had done. awesome

I am having a church wedding, so I wanted something dramatic. The veil is simple so the length adds drama!

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Originally Posted by Just Martha I love it, Amy! I can't wait for your wedding pictures!!! Abby, I was totally on that site earlier. I found one I like, but I am not sure. It has the 3/8 ribbon on it and is shoulder length.....I need to think about this one.

Thanks Martha! I'm FINALLY getting excited!

As for the veil, you can custom make one. Find a veil you really love then send them an email. Mine was custom b/c of the veil. The owner is great!

[ACDCDCAC]

couple more pics for the night

my current project:

TY tags for our Tapatio bottle favors!

yes, i am using a CM shape cutter and doing each one (144 total!) by hand since i couldnt find the right size paper punch in any store nearby and im internet shopped-out for now the aqua circles i had a punch for, so much faster!

 

4 of my unconventional BM! the far right is my MAoH not pictured, my BFF and MToH.

[Maura]

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Originally Posted by amyh Drink lots of water and stay away from sodium. Try alli, you can poop it all out

i am! i am downing as much water as i can, i am really bloated because im about to get my period, so i picked up some diurex yesterday. i have been taking it religiously so hopefully by saturday morning i will have at least dropped a few pounds of water weight. tomorrow morning i am going to the pharmacy to get alli actually! i am PRAYING it works. i am not going to eat anything but vegetables and lean protein between now and the wedding. i have the alterations scheduled at 10 am saturday for my dress i am wearing to the church in cabo.

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Originally Posted by DougsGirl haha, i think maura might be on the colonix already. actually i havent seen that thread lately, what gives??

actually i had to quit doing it, it was making me really sick

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Originally Posted by DougsGirl maura! oh no! you and erin both, WTF?? that is so not exciting i'm so sad about you both. but, yet another reason i am LOVING my corset back. altho when i went for my final fitting, my underskirt barely zipped! because i had been working out my back so much, the muscle was thicker than the chub had been so i stopped working out! not cool. but now the skirt fits again.

i need to make sure i am hitting the gym for cardio only 4x a week from now on!

[amyh]

You are so good Abby! I have not done any projects for the wedding! I really need to get moving!

 

Maura, don't worry, you shed the pounds, if not have your seamstress let it out. I had to let my dress out, it was way too tight.

[Maura]

thanks amy! i am trying to be optimistic about it! i just would like to not have to have her let it out if at all possible i realize theres no chance of it being able to be taken in, but at least i would rather not have her let it out - it will likely almost double the cost of my alterations for her to do that since it would have to be let out on the part that is lace & beading.

 

BTW amy, i love love love the way your dress looks since you did the slight sweetheart, it looks amazing!!! i cant wait to see you with the veil and hair done and everything when do you get back from mexico so i know when to start stalking you for photos? haha