March 28, 2009

Brides Seeking Edition #2

Filed under: Brides Seeking · Posted by: Polkadot Bride at 12:07 pm

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Time for another round of Brides Seeking! To make it easy to find things, each Brides Seeking post will be updated with answers from the comments and emails- so check out the previous Brides Seeking for some answers!

Bride #1 I am in search of the perfect Tiffany Blue heels. I don’t want too high of a heel, preferable less than 3 inches. I want peep toes so that my manicured toes can be seen! :) Thank you!”

Bride #2 “i am trying to look for a diary of folder of some sort that can help with the organisation of weddings and has all the essentials within so you dont miss the finer details. one that can hold who is doing what and quotes and also arrangements so thats its in a neat tight pakage for the bride to keep with her if she is really busy.”

Bride #3 “I’m seeking dotted / flocked tulle similar to that used in Pronovias veils recently, in ivory. Thanks!”

Bride #4 “I am a Melbourne ‘bride to be’ thinking about DIYing the flowers for our wedding reception. Thus looking for wholesale suppliers of flowers + places where I could hire vases?

Also – looking for sources of white or green calligraphy pens or else, simply white or green ink cartridges…”

Bride #5 “I’m looking for ivory, pointy-toe kitten heel/short (ideally 1.5 inches or so) bridal shoes. It’s really hard to find glamorous ivory shoes that aren’t 3 inches tall! My fiance is only a little taller than I am, so I don’t want to tower over him, but I’m still a shoe-lover! Thanks!”

Bride #6 “Seeking a hair & makeup artist that has fantastic experience working with Asian brides in Melbourne. Not many out there have skills to NOT paint our faces silly due to our skin tone, shape of the oriental eyes, high cheekbones, etc. Have done as much research as I can and found a few average ones so just wondering if anyone has further recommendations? Thanks a million!”

Bride #7 “I am seeking a flat silver/pewter/other silvery metal cake stand that is big and strong enough to take a 10 inch/25kg cake, which rests on several little ‘feet’ rather than a single column stand. Have looked everywhere and cannot find anything suitable!”

Bride #8 “I am seeking bird cages – of all shapes and sizes!”

This post will be updated with answers as they come in. Remember- leave a comment or send an email to be in the next Brides Seeking!

March 25, 2009

Call For Brides Seeking

Filed under: Brides Seeking · Posted by: Polkadot Bride at 6:35 pm

A new Brides Seeking call out will be posted on Saturday, if you’re in search of something for your wedding day send me an email or comment here and I’ll add it to the post!

I’m slowly updating the first Brides Seeking post with the “finders” so it’s easy to find!

Be sure to check the post if you have a question in it!

March 14, 2009

Brides Seeking

Filed under: Brides Seeking · Posted by: Polkadot Bride at 3:01 pm

A new little segment called Brides Seeking. I get so many lovely emails but some of them I just can’t find the answer to. I know Polka Dot Bride readers are savvy and resourceful so I thought I might ask you!

If you know the answer to one of the brides seeking questions, just leave a comment. If you have something you’re looking for, please contact me!

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Bride #1 is seeking black polka dotted tulle. Similar to the fabric used in Ashley’s dress. I know this is something both Australian and US brides have been seeking!

It’s A Jaime Thing: “That black polkadot tulle is hard to find…but I did find it on Ebay:

http://tinyurl.com/dfg523

;) Cheers!”

Bride #2 (and Polka Dot Bride for that matter) is seeking an Australian charity who accepts donations of wedding gowns and redistributes gowns to those who might not be able afford them. Similar to The Glass Slipper Project or the I Do Foundation in the USA

Bride #3 is seeking customised pencils (in quantities less than commercial numbers) similar to those used in the brilliant red and cherry wedding of Amber and Jeff (seen here) by an Australian company.

It’s A Jaime Thing: “For the pencils, try: http://tinyurl.com/dc8fhl

Bride #4 is seeking white polka dot net fabric (similar to swiss dot). Again I know both Australian and USA brides who are requesting this.

Shannon: there is polka dot tulle at spotlight at the moment in the “dress fabrics” section, if its not there they can order it, although you might have to push them to do it (but no matter what they say they can). swiss dot can be found at greenfeilds, 30-36 ann st. surry hills in sydney. for those not in sydey, they do phone orders (02) 9212 1944, and the web site is http://www.emgreenfield.com. The dotty tulle will probably be there too. Any other fabric requests?

Shannon: ok tulle.. the dotty tulle is at spotlight at the moment in the dress fabrics section, and they can special order it for you if they dont have itin store. Also tulle will dye with hot water dye, or get it profesionaly dyed, there are places in all capital cities,if you need to go to black, partiuarly . Also in sydney, EM Greenfeilds will stock both tulles, at 30-36 ann st surry hills in sydney. You can go to the store and see smaples or mail order them (www.emgreenfield.com)
hope this helps!

Bride #5 is seeking a cute poem to ask guests to sign her photo mat

“JoDitt @ JoyfulHeartDesign: I do know someone who can write a cute poem asking guests to sign a photo mat. Contact Nate at natelusk@hotmail.com and tell him that he was referred by JoDitt”

It’s A Jaime Thing: “Photo mat poem ideas:

This day for us is special
A time beyond compare
The joy we feel in our hearts
We’re glad our guests can share.
Please share with us your marriage tips
For a long and happy life
Present us with your words of wisdom
To help us as man and wife!

-or-

On this table you will find
our photo mat for you to sign.
Please take a moment on a spot so bare
and write advice or a sentiment to share.
Take up a spot for each of you
so that we may know your feelings true.
This signed mat will serve as we
remember our big day so happily!

-or-

A precious collection of memories,
this photo mat is meant to be.
Take your time and collect your thoughts,
then write them down for posterity.
You might choose words of wisdom,
encouragement or a joke.
Possibly a poem, a funny drawing
or a wedding anecdote.
Whatever your means of expression,
our gratitude we cannot measure.
This photo mat will frame our love,
and become an heirloom we will treasure!”

Starry-Eyed Barefoot BrideThis is something that we thought about for a reading. It could be a cute one for the mat for Bride #5.

Reprise

Ogden Nash

Geniuses of countless nations

Have told their love for generations

Till all their memorable phrases

Are common as goldenrod or daisies.

Their girls have glimmered like the moon,

Or shimmered like a summer moon,

Stood like a lily, fled like a fawn,

Now the sunset, now the dawn,

Here the princess in the tower

There the sweet forbidden flower.

Darling, when I look at you

Every aged phrase is new,

And there are moments when it seems

I’ve married one of Shakespeare’s dreams.

Bride #6 is seeking the black and pink striped tie seen in the Colour Your Tie entry (second tie on the right). Does anyone know where to buy it?

It’s A Jaime Thing: “Ooh! For the ties, I’m still looking for that same/similar tie, but if you’re open to some other really awesome ones, my favorite place for ties is Etsy seller Toybreaker:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=58778

Seriously cool ties. ;)

It’s A Jaime Thing: “I found a similar black & pink striped tie at:

http://store.soliscompany.com/keconykecopi.html

They’re selling it as Kenneth by Kenneth Cole…”

PS If your question isn’t here and you think it should be, I’m probably currently working on the answer!

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