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I was so used to not getting many comments on my posts, and going crazy trying to get a job, that I didn't realize so many awesome readers were posting comments! You guys rock!
I like to respond to most comments, mostly to say thank you!
So sorry for the delayed responses and thank you's!
I need to start checking my blog email more often XD
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March 14, 2011
March 13, 2011
How to Get A Phantom Wedding Like David Tutera's My Fair Wedding: Wedding Dress
(Sorry for the delay in posting, I just got a new job, so there was a lot of agonizing waiting and stress beforehand! XP)
Now that your ladies are all pretty, it's time for the bride to find a gorgeous dress!
Step 8: Find a wedding dress.
Now, I'll be honest, the wedding dress David Tutera picked for this Phantom bride was a pretty classic, elegant ballgown. Nothing that was too couture or out there, which makes it really easy to find a nice dress that fits the Phantom wedding.
Again, I'm going to look for dresses from the always-affordable ebay, to insure that any bride can purchase one for herself!
(Obviously, this isn't a full, complete list of any sort, given how many dresses exist out there! It is just a few that caught my eye!)
If you want generally the same feel as the TV show, you need similar pickups in the front of the dress, like this ballgown for $179:
or even this more classic a-line dress for $175:
The next two ballgowns are soo romantic, they fit in just perfectly, especially the dress with the lovely gold coloring! *ack I die!*
A delicately pretty ballgown for $159.98:
And a detailed gold ballgown for $179:
If you're the kind to want to completely become Christine Daae, then this era-fitting ballgown for $350 is just the thing you need:
This one just reminds me of the dress Christine wears when she's singing "Think of Me" onstage, a romantic floral ballgown for $168:
Finally, if you want a more modern twist on the Phantom, then this statement dress for $188 is just the thing:
*drool* So many pretty ballgowns, so little time! XD
Cost for wedding dress = $159.98 - $350
On to the final installment of the David Tutera - My Fair Wedding series, Step 9: All the Little Details!
Now that your ladies are all pretty, it's time for the bride to find a gorgeous dress!
Step 8: Find a wedding dress.
Now, I'll be honest, the wedding dress David Tutera picked for this Phantom bride was a pretty classic, elegant ballgown. Nothing that was too couture or out there, which makes it really easy to find a nice dress that fits the Phantom wedding.
Again, I'm going to look for dresses from the always-affordable ebay, to insure that any bride can purchase one for herself!
(Obviously, this isn't a full, complete list of any sort, given how many dresses exist out there! It is just a few that caught my eye!)
If you want generally the same feel as the TV show, you need similar pickups in the front of the dress, like this ballgown for $179:
or even this more classic a-line dress for $175:The next two ballgowns are soo romantic, they fit in just perfectly, especially the dress with the lovely gold coloring! *ack I die!*A delicately pretty ballgown for $159.98:
And a detailed gold ballgown for $179:If you're the kind to want to completely become Christine Daae, then this era-fitting ballgown for $350 is just the thing you need:This one just reminds me of the dress Christine wears when she's singing "Think of Me" onstage, a romantic floral ballgown for $168:Finally, if you want a more modern twist on the Phantom, then this statement dress for $188 is just the thing:*drool* So many pretty ballgowns, so little time! XD
Cost for wedding dress = $159.98 - $350
On to the final installment of the David Tutera - My Fair Wedding series, Step 9: All the Little Details!
March 7, 2011
The Wedding Everyone Is Talking About...
I guess it would be kinda silly not to post about one of the most anticipated weddings of this year--Kate and William's Royal Wedding.
I have to say I am very interested in this and will be watching, my mom always had an interest in Princess Diana so I'm curious to see what her son's wedding day will be like.
I can't help but wonder though, how Kate, I mean "Catherine", is handling all the publicity and public opinions about their big day.
I first saw it on Martha Stewart The Bride's Guide... "If I were Kate, I would/should choose a classic wedding dress, with clean lines..." Well, you're not Kate. Why are you choosing something for her? She seems very capable of choosing herself!
I have to say, I love her style too :) I've also seen opinions on all sorts of aspects of their wedding, how their cake should look, what flowers she should have, how many people the couple should be allowed to invite?!, etc, and it's just seems so strange to me.
Perhaps it's just due to the fact that I'm not really engaged yet and that every bride goes through this...but I'm sure Kate's on a bigger scale than most of us. :)
I mean a future mother-in-law is one thing, but the Queen of England is most definitely another! o.0 I can see how Kate could be easily pushed aside to make room for what a royal wedding "should be".
Gorgeous for Diana...but most likely not for Kate... I'm not saying they are a weak couple and won't make their voice known when they want to, I just hope Kate, (and William too!) get the things they want most on their wedding day.
And that's my two cents :)
I have to say I am very interested in this and will be watching, my mom always had an interest in Princess Diana so I'm curious to see what her son's wedding day will be like.I can't help but wonder though, how Kate, I mean "Catherine", is handling all the publicity and public opinions about their big day.
I first saw it on Martha Stewart The Bride's Guide... "If I were Kate, I would/should choose a classic wedding dress, with clean lines..." Well, you're not Kate. Why are you choosing something for her? She seems very capable of choosing herself!
Perhaps it's just due to the fact that I'm not really engaged yet and that every bride goes through this...but I'm sure Kate's on a bigger scale than most of us. :)
I mean a future mother-in-law is one thing, but the Queen of England is most definitely another! o.0 I can see how Kate could be easily pushed aside to make room for what a royal wedding "should be".
And that's my two cents :)
March 1, 2011
How to Get A Phantom Wedding Like David Tutera's My Fair Wedding: Bridesmaid Dresses
Now that you have your cake set, you need to dress your lovely ladies for the occasion!
Step 7: Find bridesmaid dresses.
Sung Boutique did the bridesmaid dresses for the Phantom of the Opera wedding, and posted the exact styles they give the bride as choices in the show.
You can buy the exact styles, however each one will cost you at least $200 each... XP
So I'll list each dress with it's price and then list some more affordable alternatives I found.
Dress 1: Black Lace Prom Dress on sale for $192:
Affordable alternatives:
-Roberta Jacquard Gown from the BonTon, $98:
Yes, it is not as fancy looking as the original, but it does have a bit more going for it than a regular, trumpet style bridesmaid dress. It has a pretty flower pattern, elegant style, and with the little bits of ruching on the top, it should look decent on all your bridesmaids.
-Black Evening Gown from Formal Gallery, found by Sears, $149:
Now while it's only $43 less than the original, this has the same sort of dramatic playfulness and texture the Sung dress has! I kinda love this dress, very elegant and romantic and just plain gorgeous!
Dress 2: Black Gold Lace Sequin Evening Dress on sale for $248:
Affordable alternative:
-Black Prom Evening Gown from Formal Gallery, found by Sears, $139:
Being such a unique dress, I was so happy to find something quite similar to the original! Also being the most expensive of the three dresses, I was happy to find a dramatic yet romantic gown for over $100 less! Woot.
Dress 3: Wine Strapless Tafetta Evening Gown for $196:
Affordable alternatives:
-Satin Bandage Gown with Crystal Pin from Amazon, $79.99:
This is very, very similar to the original, simple, elegant lines with a touch of bling. The only thing this dress is missing is the true trumpet silhouette, however with that gorgeous ruching I feel that will not be missed :)
-Strapless Ball Gown from Amazon, $93:
This does not have the same bling as the original, however the silhouette of the dress is very similar. Very elegant, perhaps a bit too detailed, but for $93 each, this will make your maids' wallets much happier.
Once you ordered the dresses, accessorize your maids with pearl necklaces and earrings, and you're all set! Don't worry about getting real pearls, your maids *shouldn't* mind and it will help everyone save money!
Cost for bridesmaid dresses and accessories = varies
I put varies because the cost of bridesmaid attire for the bride will be a personal choice. You may pay for their dresses, or may chip in a set amount for each maid. You may give them their accessories as gifts, or just one special component. You may have other ideas for bridesmaid gifts. So this is really entirely up to you.
Now that your bridesmaids are all pretty, it's your turn! We go on to Step 8: The bride's dress!!!
Step 7: Find bridesmaid dresses.
Sung Boutique did the bridesmaid dresses for the Phantom of the Opera wedding, and posted the exact styles they give the bride as choices in the show.
You can buy the exact styles, however each one will cost you at least $200 each... XP
So I'll list each dress with it's price and then list some more affordable alternatives I found.
Dress 1: Black Lace Prom Dress on sale for $192:
Affordable alternatives:-Roberta Jacquard Gown from the BonTon, $98:
Yes, it is not as fancy looking as the original, but it does have a bit more going for it than a regular, trumpet style bridesmaid dress. It has a pretty flower pattern, elegant style, and with the little bits of ruching on the top, it should look decent on all your bridesmaids.-Black Evening Gown from Formal Gallery, found by Sears, $149:
Now while it's only $43 less than the original, this has the same sort of dramatic playfulness and texture the Sung dress has! I kinda love this dress, very elegant and romantic and just plain gorgeous! Dress 2: Black Gold Lace Sequin Evening Dress on sale for $248:
Affordable alternative:-Black Prom Evening Gown from Formal Gallery, found by Sears, $139:
Being such a unique dress, I was so happy to find something quite similar to the original! Also being the most expensive of the three dresses, I was happy to find a dramatic yet romantic gown for over $100 less! Woot.Dress 3: Wine Strapless Tafetta Evening Gown for $196:
Affordable alternatives:-Satin Bandage Gown with Crystal Pin from Amazon, $79.99:
This is very, very similar to the original, simple, elegant lines with a touch of bling. The only thing this dress is missing is the true trumpet silhouette, however with that gorgeous ruching I feel that will not be missed :)-Strapless Ball Gown from Amazon, $93:
This does not have the same bling as the original, however the silhouette of the dress is very similar. Very elegant, perhaps a bit too detailed, but for $93 each, this will make your maids' wallets much happier.Once you ordered the dresses, accessorize your maids with pearl necklaces and earrings, and you're all set! Don't worry about getting real pearls, your maids *shouldn't* mind and it will help everyone save money!
Cost for bridesmaid dresses and accessories = varies
I put varies because the cost of bridesmaid attire for the bride will be a personal choice. You may pay for their dresses, or may chip in a set amount for each maid. You may give them their accessories as gifts, or just one special component. You may have other ideas for bridesmaid gifts. So this is really entirely up to you.
Now that your bridesmaids are all pretty, it's your turn! We go on to Step 8: The bride's dress!!!
An Affordable Wedding Book Every Bride MUST Have
Okay, I checked out the 9th edition of Bridal Bargains from my local library,
(Great money saving tip: Check out as many recent wedding books and magazines you can from your local library for free!) read only up to page 40, and I am already thoroughly convinced that I will buy the newest edition if I ever get engaged.
This. book. is. gold.
It's down-to-earth, tells you like it is, no fuss, no games. If you have any intentions on saving money on your wedding budget, YOU MUST HAVE THIS BOOK! Read the whole thing, and then carry it around with you everywhere!
These authors really know what they're talking about, and they mention all the little things that even I wouldn't have thought of, but are fundamentally important, such as using a credit card for all your wedding purchases to protect your investment. Apparently most credit card purchases above $50 or more within certain restrictions are protected by law. I didn't know this, probably due to my lack of a real generic credit card :P But that's another story XD
They also will help you debunk lots of myths the Wedding Industrial Complex wants you to believe in order to help their bottom line. It's harsh but it's true! It will tell you what to avoid and where to go for lots of lovely wedding necessities.
In other words, it's awesome!
But enough of me blabbing about the book's content, go read for yourself!
(Perhaps I should put a disclaimer after each of these almost-an-advertisement posts, no one is paying me for any endorsements you find in my blog, (sadly, lol) this is just my personal, albeit strong, opinion. XD)
This. book. is. gold.
It's down-to-earth, tells you like it is, no fuss, no games. If you have any intentions on saving money on your wedding budget, YOU MUST HAVE THIS BOOK! Read the whole thing, and then carry it around with you everywhere!
These authors really know what they're talking about, and they mention all the little things that even I wouldn't have thought of, but are fundamentally important, such as using a credit card for all your wedding purchases to protect your investment. Apparently most credit card purchases above $50 or more within certain restrictions are protected by law. I didn't know this, probably due to my lack of a real generic credit card :P But that's another story XD
They also will help you debunk lots of myths the Wedding Industrial Complex wants you to believe in order to help their bottom line. It's harsh but it's true! It will tell you what to avoid and where to go for lots of lovely wedding necessities.
In other words, it's awesome!
But enough of me blabbing about the book's content, go read for yourself!
(Perhaps I should put a disclaimer after each of these almost-an-advertisement posts, no one is paying me for any endorsements you find in my blog, (sadly, lol) this is just my personal, albeit strong, opinion. XD)
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