Moon Palace 2012 Brides

[bondgirl0072010]

Yay! I'm so happy your package is safe and sound with it's rightful owner! Thank you so much for your amazing words and I'm so happy that we were able to collaborate to design the perfect jewels for you and your bridesmaids! I can't wait to hear about their reactions AND see your incredible photos!! Thank YOU for choosing me and whenever you need anything else in the future...you know where to find me!

 

Congratulations again and I'm so excited for you. Thank you for being such a wonderful muse! XOXO
 

Originally Posted by krsmith 

Right before I left for MT I got a VERY special package from Red-i by Chelsea! YAY!! I She did such an amazing job not only on all the accessories, but she even made the labels and BOX that it all came in look incredible! I know my sisters are going to LOVE their barefoot jewelry. I'm so excited to give it to them too....I don't know if I can wait until we are there!! 

 

I wanted to go for a beachy inspired look to the jewelry instead of matching them to our colors. I just really liked the look of the more organic stones/gems. Mine have a bit more "bling" to them, but they all tie in quite nicely! It was actually HER wedding foot jewelry that made me want to get some, so I went for that look and boy did she DELIVER!! 

 

Thank you Chelsea for putting up with my craziness and making something so beautiful! You are amazing and talented, and you know I will be coming to you for all my future custom made jewelry!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[bondgirl0072010]

Thank you coconoir! Back at YOU!! XOXO
 

Originally Posted by coconoir1908 

GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!   Chelsea is so freaking awesome!

 

 

[bondgirl0072010]

Awww Keeping baby Bianca in my thoughts and prayers. I know our doggies are our children too. Hoping for the best and sending love! xoxo
 

Originally Posted by krsmith 

Hi!!!!!!!

 

Thanks lady!

 

Things have been good for the most part! Crazy, but pretty good. Every time I get back from a few days off I just get SLAMMED at work. Then it was more work from my house (I'm an Esthetician, and I do Lash Extensions on the side), a birthday party for a couple co-workers, AND unfortunately my baby girl Bianca (Shih Tzu mix) had to be taken to the vet early yesterday morning for testing. She may be in the early stages of kidney failure...OR diabetes. I'm completely crushed by it. She is the LOVE of my life and my baby. We have an incredibly close bond since I had her at 4 weeks old so I'm definitely her mommy. 

 

Other than that everything else is good! Wedding planning is going well and I got quite a bit done while I was in MT. I'm at least feeling a little more relieved now that I have gotten a good start on some of those projects! 

 

How are things your way?!?

 

 

[bondgirl0072010]

Cutie patootie!!
 

Originally Posted by krsmith 

Thanks. Its been tough, but I'm hoping its just an easy fix. She seems fairly happy/normal otherwise! This was her last night before we went to the bday party:

 

 

Thats great!! You probably would have regretted decreasing later. We talked about doing the same with our Playacar Palace stay for the 5 days after the wedding. I was starting to FREAK about how much the wedding was going to cost (especially if we didn't reach our 75 nights) and thought we should cut it down or cut it completely to save money. In the end though we decided that this is a once in a lifetime thing, and even if we got to do it at another date it wouldn't quite be the same. GOOD going FI! You will be in HEAVEN when you get there! 

 

You are on a roll! WooHoo!! Oh man the dress is almost here!! Eeeek!!! I'm so excited for you! I need to try mine on again...its been almost a year!! 

Have you sent out any pre-travel brochures out yet? I need to start mine ASAP!!! 

 

 

 

[bondgirl0072010]

Summer,

 

Have you made an appointment at Stardust Bridal (Plano?) It's where they filmed at least the first season of "Girl Meets Gown". Their sister shop is in downtown Dallas and it's called Lulu's. It's very tiny but has lower price points and tons of gowns. I'm not sure exactly what kind of gowns you're looking for, but if you need any other suggestions in the area just let me know!
 

Originally Posted by summer12 

YWS I LOOOVVEE your invites!  Very classy!  And the passports look great!  Also I guess I never thought of the mat but that would make sense.  Are the bridesmaids on the mat too?  Do you think the mat might get hot?

 

coconoir I'm liking the garters!  I agree with your dislike of the cowboys.  I'm from MN and currently living in TX and I see that ugly star everywhere. 

 

My Mom and 12 year old sis are flying in from MN tomorrow!!  The three of us along with my MIL and SIL are heading to Dallas on Saturday to go dress shopping!  Can't WAIT   BTW anyone know of any good dress shops in Dallas/ Fort Worth?

 

[bondgirl0072010]

Now it's getting scary Coco...

 

First of all, GREAT idea!!  Second of all, we're a Pitt household all the way since my husband went to Pitt and I "technically" did through Semester at Sea when Pitt had the program! Tooooo funny. On top of it, we're now living in Dallas so...when are you moving here? XOXO
 

Originally Posted by coconoir1908 

Hola Chicas ;-)

 

Well packages are still trickling in and I'm still checking off the list of what has been received and what still needs to be purchased or DIYed.  Thank goodness the latter two list are dwindling down YAY!  There is a light at the end of the "we're spending $ every day or damn near tunnel" LOL

 

So the latest item that has come in are my garters.  Not really a big fan of them and despise the garter & bouquet toss but then I found a way to make it fun.  Well FI loves the Cowgirls I mean Cowboys Haha.. and I'm a Steelers girl all the way (I went to College in Pgh. started Grad school there, had my son there, etc...so I lived there for a good 10years).  We can't stand each other's team  and to top it off many of his friends are coming like the Steelers and some the Cowgirls so this will be fun... the end product is pictured below.

 

The left side is the Girls and the right side is the Best Team Ever....The Black and Yellow!

 

[krsmith]

It was so much fun working with you! You are the BEST!
 

I can't wait either! Much better than my crappy photos! 

Originally Posted by bondgirl0072010 

Yay! I'm so happy your package is safe and sound with it's rightful owner! Thank you so much for your amazing words and I'm so happy that we were able to collaborate to design the perfect jewels for you and your bridesmaids! I can't wait to hear about their reactions AND see your incredible photos!! Thank YOU for choosing me and whenever you need anything else in the future...you know where to find me!

 

Congratulations again and I'm so excited for you. Thank you for being such a wonderful muse! XOXO 

 

 

[JLCarrera]

 

    Ok Ladies, this is my first attempt at posting a picture, so please bear with me......this is THE dress I will be getting married in. It's Casablanca 1975, which I ordered last month. The FI really wanted me to wear something that showed curves. I'm pretty nervous, cause usually I'm trying to hide or minimize them, especially my booty. No hiding optional in this baby. I originally was thinking of something "flowy and chiffony" but as he and I looked at websites together, the FI always commented that he hoped I wouldn't try to hide under ruffles or a big gown. My MOH started to cry when I tried this one on and convinced me that as my 39th birthday quickly approaches, I need to finally learn to embrace my curves. I will post a picture of me in the actual dress in February when I get the alterations done. Hope you girls approve.

[krsmith]

Thank you. We both need LOTS of prayers! I'd be an absolute wreck without her! She is without a doubt the dog of my life...Thank you for your love and prayers!

 

 

Originally Posted by bondgirl0072010 

Awww Keeping baby Bianca in my thoughts and prayers. I know our doggies are our children too. Hoping for the best and sending love! xoxo 

 

 

[krsmith]

WOW!! This is beautiful! CURVES are IN baby!!! Be proud of them and shake what yo momma gave ya! You will rock this dress! I can't wait to see the finished product! 
 

Originally Posted by JLCarrera 

 

    Ok Ladies, this is my first attempt at posting a picture, so please bear with me......this is THE dress I will be getting married in. It's Casablanca 1975, which I ordered last month. The FI really wanted me to wear something that showed curves. I'm pretty nervous, cause usually I'm trying to hide or minimize them, especially my booty. No hiding optional in this baby. I originally was thinking of something "flowy and chiffony" but as he and I looked at websites together, the FI always commented that he hoped I wouldn't try to hide under ruffles or a big gown. My MOH started to cry when I tried this one on and convinced me that as my 39th birthday quickly approaches, I need to finally learn to embrace my curves. I will post a picture of me in the actual dress in February when I get the alterations done. Hope you girls approve.