Mrs. Flamingo, Montreal, Canada
Age and Occupation: 25, Graphic Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Nursing Student
Engagement Date: December 2004
Wedding Date: June 21, 2008
Venue: Imperia Hotel (modern chic hotel)
About Me: I am a passionate designer who loves anything pretty. I heart all paper products (eco-friendly of course). My passion revolves around anything considered glamour; vintage and modern. In my free time, I love reading Martha mags, designing jewelry and making a pit-stop at Starbucks for a chai latte. I'm also a chocoholic at heart and my family drools over my homemade truffles.
Me Too, I Want Two
June 6th, 2008 @ 4:50 pm by Mrs. Flamingo
When I found my wedding dress I got a matching classic elbow length veil with a champagne satin edge. (Sorry no pics) I wanted a veil because I wanted my dad to do the lifting pf the veil and giving me kissing before I go ahead and get married. This veil was perfect for that but since I ordered my dress over a year before my wedding date, I knew I was bound to fall in love with a vintage looking birdcage veil.
I can’t not wear my original veil (since my mother is the one who bought me my dress and veil). But I really liked the idea of being a Two Veil Bride like Miss Cookie. I contacted Sandra from Breeziway.com to see if she’d be able to make me a custom veil. I wanted something that would fit my taupe sash, and got an email back from her saying YES she was able to make me something that matched. I sent her pictures of my dress, hairstyle and accessories and I got an email with the finished piece. I was so excited. She used taupe-y colored feathers and the outcome is G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S.
Now because I wasn’t sure what would be better with my hair style, she made the veil so that I could wear it either on the left or on the right. Isn’t that the smartest thing ever !!! Here is my absolutely stunning Birdcage veil :
If worn on the right side:
Close up of the feathers :
If worn on the left side:
Now I have another dilemma - do I wear my birdcage veil for the getting ready pictures or should I go with the original one? Maybe the birdcage one could be my “I’m a Wife now” veil and I’ll switch to it when Mr. Flamingo and I take pictures as a married couple. What do you think?
12 Responses to “Me Too, I Want Two”
i like your “wife” idea… go for it!
OMG I love it! I.want.one!
and like jen, I also like the “wife” idea:)
Yay! Another two veil bride.
And may I add that I love, love your birdcage veil!Exquisite!
Thanks! Sandra finished it and mailed it out today. I cant wait… oh and I forgot to mention she added swarvoski crystals too, so now it ties in with my jewelry, purse, shoes and brooche… Oh MY! Im crazy matchy matchy 
i too like the wife veil idea! perfection!
I like the saucy married idea. So debonair.
It looks great!! I would stay traditional for the getting ready/ceremony and then surprise everyone at the reception with the birdcage!
Hello love, I too am getting a birdcage veil and I think this one is Beautiful~!!!! May I ask you how much she charged? Thanks
Love it. Have two… why not?!
[…] We had the most gorgeous day! Everything was perfect (apart from the fact that I forgot my second veil at home - what a bummer). I still have lots to blog about and will take advantage of it, since I […]
Did you ever post pics of this? I am debating on ordering one, and I like how yours is shorter…for some weird reason the ones that cover the entire face can look creepy to me, lol
[…] more. I am really really happy with the outcome of our pictures. (Plus, I got to wear my beautiful birdcage veil - that I had forgotten at home the day of the […]
