Fashion Emergency!

Unfortunately the bridesmaid dress I picked just got discontinued. Booo!

So in light of this event I have chosen a new dress. The shoes are the same or any open toe black shoe will do. I'm not picky.

So here is the dress.

Style 7016

You can find this dress at Alfred Angelo

http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?productID=08c98e2a-4340-45ad-a9f9-72589d86968e&categoryID=772f03c9-de43-4942-bfa0-da77e21ebd65&pg=1&colorId1=

The color is Espresso.

You can buy it online or instore. 

The price of the dress is $155.

Lodging

Are you traveling in from the kingdom far far away or just want a place to sleep off that nasty hangover you'll have in the morning?

Sean and I have the hook-up for you. We were able to get a great hotel rate for all of our guests to take advantage of.  The Holiday Inn in Salem, NH. Right down the freeway from the castle.

Call  603-893-5511 for Reservations. Mention that you are there for the wedding of Sean Bishop / Kelly Hobby and you'll get the discounted rate.


Reservation cut off date: Until the hotel sells out.


Address is: 1 KEEWAYDIN DRIVE  SALEM, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03079

Kilt-n-stuff

This one is for the Groomsmen and any other guy that wants in on the kilt wearing action.  As you probably have heard this is an Irish wedding. So the groom and groomsmen are going to be wearing the traditional Irish kilt.

Sean will be wear his grandfather's tartan of Kerry county. The groom's men are to wear the black kilt and any others can wear what ever tartan they would like to include the rental black tartan.

The company we are using to supply the Kilt Renal Packages is http://www.kilts-n-stuff.com.
They are a family run company based in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. 


The full formal rental package includes everything you need from head to toe, except for the underwear, which of course is optional. 


New – They have a “Keep-the-Kilt” option. For an additional $35 you can keep your kilt! Select any of the tartans available and keep the economy kilt to remember your special occasion. Most sizes of Black Watch kilts are in stock, all others are special order. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery since this is a on-line company.

Measurements You'll Need for Ordering Your Kilt Rental.

Waist Size

Hip Size

Kilt Length

Jacket Size

Shirt Neck Size

Mens U.S. Shoe Size:

How to Measure for Your Skirt:

Step 1) Measure your actual waist.

Step 2) Measure your hips at the fullest post.

Step 3) Measure from your waistline to you desired length. It is best if you have help, because bending even slightly will change the measurement.

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Bridesmaid's Dresses

Well I guess it's about time I filled some of you on some of the plans for this horse and pony show. I decided to go through David's Bridal. Mostly because most of my bride's maids are in different parts of the country. So here is the Bridesmaid's dress I have picked out. Let me know what you think.
It's Long Soft Capped Sleeve Gown Style 84036 Color Truffle

Here is the link:

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Long-Soft-Capped-Sleeve-Gown-84036?sms_ss=google&at_xt=4d8693ae8011f3a6%2C0

I just found out it's on sale too. Now the dress is only available online. So you can order it and have it altered at any David's Bridal.

Shoe ideas.

I thought this might work for the shoes. Black does with everything right....
Satin Platform Sandal with Removable Flower Style FLAMENCO

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Satin-Platform-Sandal-with-Removable-Flower-FLAMENCO?sms_ss=google&at_xt=4d869b33cb5f2be7%2C0

I like the adjustable flower on the shoe. My shoes have flowers on the side of the sandal strap.  I'll be posting those when they come in. ;)

But really wear shoes that feel comfortable to you.

No Jewelry will not  be needed. If you do choose to wear jewelry stick with silver jewelry. During the ceremony all the brides maids will be wearing a shawl.  It's to go with the Irish theme.

It all started with the proposal

Everyone has a proposal story. Be it original, romantic or cheesy. The point is that you have come to this stage in your relationship where you want to spend the the rest of your life with this person. This person that turns your world upside down and inspires you on a daily basis.

In my story that person is Mr. Sean Bishop. We first met at Comic Con dining at an Indian restaurant with fellow storyboard artists. Being the green horn of the bunch I struck up a conversation with Mr. Bishop who was sitting across from me. I remember my ears perking up when I heard he was a board artist for Dreamworks. I won't lie, I was there to network. So I politely asked if he would look at my portfolio and give me notes. He was very open to the idea and encouraged us to meet up back in LA to go over things. Overjoyed with the prospect of a mentor, we continued to chat into the night.

The Proposal was 6 months in the making. He was a sneaky one that Mr. Bishop, but for good reason. The only clue I was given is that it was going to be during an "ER" month, and it was only July. Then one day in Nov. Sean asked me to pick up some things for dinner. When I returned I rounded the porch to the leg lamp window. But instead of that classic glowing leg I find a beautiful bell jar with a single rose suspended in the jar.

I flung open the door and ran into the leg lamp room. There Sean stood next to a full size replica of the Bell Jar from "Beauty and the Beast."

The LED lights in the base of the jar illuminated the room. Music played in the background as Sean took my hand. He gestured towards the base of the jar where a sparkling stone lay in the middle of a light show. Only then did I realize that it was a ring and what was happening.  I started to cry and wrapped my arms around Sean. "Yes, yes a thousand times yes," I said.

It was official... we were engaged. ;)

Later I found out that a friend and co-worker with Sean, Gary Trousdale (Director of "Beauty and the Beast") had blessed the rose in the jar. For someone that was never into the whole Disney Princess BS,  I just became a full  member.

Who knew that if you wish upon a star, dreams really can come true...