So Much Done, So Much Advil Needed.

A little sneeky peeky at the invites.....
But thats all you get.

I've also been making some sweet progress on the huppah, all the leaves finished and onto the lettering:

Also....

I HAVE A WEDDING DRESS.

You know, no biggie, or whatever. Except for ITS PERFECT. It fits like a glove, it looks like a dream, and it feels like heaven. Blissful sigh. What's that? A picture? Of my dress? Well...OK!

Not! Just the box, today, not the dress. Sillies. You didn't really think I'd post my dress before the wedding did you? You're so cute.

Love it for Thursday

I just love how much Crinoline is poking out underneath this gown. My dress comes home all the way from Bali in a week or two. Yay! Now I'm on the hunt for fun colored poofy things to go underneath. How about this one?

Ok...this one might be a bit too fluffy.
But you get the idea.

Sample City.

I got my fabric samples today! And I've already picked the one. I think its some silk organza...thing. I've sent them an email asking what exactly it is. Well, I know what it is...BEAUTIFUL. I'll try to steal a camera and get a picture. I love that its not white, but a creamy white. I might be able to get them to tea dye it to a creamier color. **crosses fingers** We'll see. Next stop: Measurement Town.

Green Appeal

How about this little betty for a strapless dress coverup?

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5104063

Contact Atlast!

I'm pleased to report I've been in contact with the wonderful ladies at Whirling Turbans! Mindra, my main contact is preparing niche for me in their Bali based shop as I type. First step: the laborious process of picking a fabric. I've only begun and I'm exhausted already. I'm aiming for a nice heavy silk satin, a creamy color, but I've also requested samples of an interesting looking silver Ikat and what ever else they think could be promising. I should be getting my fabric swatches in a week or two. Hooray for weddings.

Per Onawa's request, here is the link to their wedding page: http://www.whirlingturban.com/vintage_wedding_dresses.htm

The Most Beauuuutiful Dress In The World

I don't know if you got the memo, but... I'm going to be the most beautiful bride in the history of the world. At least to Tay I will be. That said, I'm going to need the most beautiful dress in the history of the world. Thanks to my resourceful Mum, I think I might just have it in the bag. Presenting: Whirling Turbans (http://www.whirlingturban.com/). These amazing ladies in Bali, yes Bali, make one of a kind dresses for the vintage conscious lady. That's me! With one look at their print-packed website, I knew this was the place for me. This dress is what wowed me:

Isn't she a beauty?! That's a strapless petal bust, ladies and gentlemen. Petal Bust! Yes, this fabulous dress could be mine for the fabulous and thrifty price of....I have no idea. Yet. I've just completed a consultation email and sent if off. Hopefully I'll be hearing back from them soon. One thing I can be sure of: it will be far more original (as in one of a kind) and affordable than anything I could get at David's bridal (where wedding fashion goes to die). Blech! I've put forth this dreamy combination of wedding dress details:

Same strapless petal bust as the one on the left with a full circle skirt like the one on the right (fear not, the actual skirt is not that ...'Leave it to Beaver' ha-uge). I just can't easily picture getting wed in a body hugging skirt, call me old fashioned. I'd love to put a fun colored crinoline underneath, just so a little color peaks out. My choice of fabric would be a funky/classy brocade in cream or silver. The ones on the website are all brightly colored, so Mum and I might be finding our own to ship them if nothing comes in on their website soon.

Finally, I'd love to include this awesome, classy, so so sweet bolero on top. Sure, strapless is fun for funky dancing, but I'd love to cover up a bit for the actual marrying before God and my very tearful parents part. The fabric would match the dress for that super chic look. Yay!
Just think of the accessorizing possibilities. Les sigh. Funky colored pumps (maybe a print), pearls, or maybe silver. It makes a girl's head spin (and I haven't even included the awesome head piece/veil idea I have cooking). I'm getting pretty pumped to start making big decisions. We still have a little bit of time until we do that, but I'm ready to come charging out of the starting gate.

Look out world, here we come.

--Ck