Originally, I planned to DIY the headbands of my flower girls, but
due to time constraints, H2b and I just decided to buy readymade headbands at
SM. I have seen a lot of headbands in the malls that match our motif, but I am
no way going to spend 150 pesos per headband. That's already beyond our budget.
Good thing the other day, I was able to find cute headbands while
we were exploring the busy streets of Baclaran. It’s not just inexpensive but
they are really cute!
With the power of haggling, I was able to buy these headbands for 20 pesos/piece! ♥
Little girls look very cute and adorable every time they wear a dress. (as in any type of dress, whether it’s colorful, plain, lots of ruffles and the like) How I wish looking for a wedding dress as well as with the bridesmaid’s dress would be that uncomplicated and effortless as looking for the little girl’s dress.
So this wouldn’t be a challenge for me anymore, since there are many designs that I could choose from the Internet for my flower girls. =)
The dress I want them to wear on my wedding day must be something they can also wear during regular days (going to mass, mall) – so lace and ruffles is out of my list. Also, I don’t want them to get uncomfortable and get itchy with the dress, so – tulle is a big no no for me! ;)
Here's what tulle looks like:
Disclaimer: I have nothing against with dresses that has a tulle, but I just don't want 'em for my little girl's dress
Here are some sample dresses that has a tulle:
In contrast, here are the designs that I want them to wear ♥
For sure, they would look charming and uber gorgeous!
Opppss! Sorry, I can't help but post this cute girl!!! ♥♥♥
Aside from their dresses, I am planning to have them wear a headband, instead of the usual head dress (fresh flowers). This is actually much cheaper and they can also use it after the wedding (estimated cost is only 80. This is also available in the busy streets of Divilandia and Baclaran. Peso power? 20 to 50 pesos). For those who do not have an idea of the price for head dress, other florists give it as a freebie, while others charge it depending on the flowers that will be used. -- Peso power is: 200 and up :)
Here are the sample head bands I am eyeing for. These are also available in SM Dept stores (kiddie section)
The only challenge here is to find something that would much our wedding colors. (brown and pink) Something similar to this :)
It has been a very dull week for me, and I feel as if there is no more progress on our wedding plans. Maybe it’s because we’re already done planning and booking our suppliers, and all we need to do wait for our wedding day. Hopefully Mark and I didn’t miss anything with the suppliers, because the only supplier we haven’t booked formally is the couturier. (Too early to have our first fitting and measurement taking) =)
While feeling a bit monotonous, and hunger for updating my wedding blog, let me share some of my wedding gown inspirations. IT has been, and will always be my frustration to wear a mermaid or a serpentine cut wedding dress. Too much beads is a no-no for me, since I want my wedding gown to be simple. However, I want ruffles and overlay to adorn my dream dress. ♥
If serpentine and mermaid cut won't suit me, then these would be my alternatives:
Oh, how I wish I can afford to have a Vera Wang wedding gown!
Who would have thought that this gown is made from Divilandia? :)
This gown too!
A Veluz wedding gown. Gee, how I wish I could spend 80K for a wedding dress. LOL
On my top list! (but was inserted on the bottom part) hehe
As far as the veil is concern, I’m still torn whether to wear a bird-cage veil or the ever-classical famous wedding veil (long train - I'm not sure how they call it. I even heard someone calling it trail gown. hehe!)
Without the lace :)
I still can’t decide though. But what I am thinking right now is, I am going to wear a wedding veil (the long one), and wear the bird cage veil on the wedding reception. ;) At least I get to satisfy my ‘wants’. I just hope it wouldn’t hurt our pockets, since from what I have searched online; bird cage veils costs as much as 2,000 to 8,000 depending on the materials that will be used. – but if my creativity strikes, perhaps a DIY would do. (which I believe would prevail). Also, I have a fellow GT sister (sis Karmi), who said that she can make a bird cage veil for me,– oh, and by the way, she made her own bird cage veil too for her upcoming wedding this Sept. 2011. Best wishes sis!!! See pictures below for her DIY bird cage veil.
Fascinators for her entourage
The bride-to-be's lovely veil!
Isn't it beautiful? How I wish I can be creative and crafty as her! ♥
Long train for my wedding gown has been a part of my fantasy when I was still a little girl. But as my preference and belief changes, having a long train plus the usual veil came out of the picture. :D
I am pretty sure, that having ruffles and overlay on my wedding gown would suit a bird cage veil. This is not a typical wedding veil that brides wear during their wedding day, since the long veil looks more romantic (for me); whereas the net type focuses more on the fashion side (just an opinion).
I am planning to make my own bird cage veil, but I am not that crafty, so I guess I am left with no choice at all but to find a supplier. Along with my bird cage veil, my 'girls' are going to have their head piece too! ♥ Hopefully,we can find these stuff somewhere in Baclaran/Divisoria bridal shops. :D
