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Mrs. Crab Cake, Columbus, GA Age and Occupation: 25, Registered Nurse Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Director of Education and Living History for a museum Engagement Date: April 6, 2008 Wedding Date: June, 2009 Blogging Since: November 26, 2008 Venue: Holy Family Catholic Church, reception: National Infantry Museum About Me: I'm a perfectionist trying to balance two jobs, motherhood, my craft obsession, and wedding planning. I am obsessed with all things wedding, especially creative ideas for saving money and DIY projects. A Southern Belle at heart, I love anything southern, especially sweet tea, grits, afternoon thunder storms, crab cakes, and good old Southern hospitality. Mr. Crab Cake and I are planning a vintage inspired wedding with tons of Southern flare (can y'all say that with a thick Southern drawl?).
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Crinny Part II

January 9th, 2009 @ 12:22 pm by Mrs. Crab Cake

If y’all will think back to when I first started blogging for Weddingbee, you’ll remember my post about color, and how I failed miserably at my first attempt to dye my crinoline. I am very pleased to announce that the second attempt went much better.

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I have a pink crinoline now.

Yes, those are beer bottles in my bathtub. Later, I promise. That bathroom is sooo sad. We’ve been in this house a year, and it hasn’t changed a bit!! Anyway…

I was amazed at how well this go-round worked out. I only let the thing agitate for one round. It is honestly a little pinker than I really wanted it to be, but I’m not complaining after what happened last time. I’m kinda glad I got my fittings out of the way before I dyed my crinoline; I think the seamstress might have had a stroke when she lifted my gown and found a bright pink crinoline.

I ultimately decided not to have colored shoes. I was too nervous about the pinks not matching. I just decided champagne to match my gown was a better color choice. I think after the wedding, I’ll probably take them back to the store and have them re-dyed in some kind of fantastic color.

Are you considering a colored crinoline? What color? Any dyeing tips you’d like to share with the hive?

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17 Responses to “Crinny Part II”

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Miss Taffy (message)  2,599 posts, Sugar bee

I love it!!! I can’t wait to see the entire ensemble. :)

 
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JaymeLyn

so pretty! i dyed mine a bright pink…i love the lighter pink though!

 
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Heather

Hey what fabric is your crinny? I remember that being important to the dye process. And can you give us the deets on how you did it this time if you did anything differently?

 
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Elle

Gorgeous…is all I can say!!!

 
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MissKakes (message)  40 posts, Newbee

I love the crinny! The color is quite lovely :)

I definitely wanted to dye my crinny, but then I decided to wear colored shoes. Our colors are teal and kiwi/dark lime green - and I’m wearing teal shoes. Now I’m wondering if it might be too much to have a green crinny AND teal shoes…

 
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Miss Latte (message)  646 posts, Busy bee

Love it! And the color will just make it POP even more! I wonder if I can stuff a crinoline under my dress…

 
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Erin

Is it weird that the beer bottles in the bathtub didn’t phase me at all? lol. DH makes wine. We now have enough room that he has dedicated space - but in our previous (tiny!) apartment, he did it wherever he could! We had alcohol paraphernalia all over the place.

Cute crinoline! I didn’t wear one - otherwise I definitely would have dyed it!

 
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leslie

that looks amazing! great job!

 
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Amy

I’m not wearing a crinoline under my dress and this totally makes me wish I could!

 
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Molly

I love this! However, I have a different problem. I am trying to wear my mother’s wedding dress (which is a very distinct shade of ivory - almost yellowy). However, I want mine white or at least just off-white. I cannot find any ideas how to do this without risking the dress!! Anyone heard of this dilemma before?? Any suggestions would be appreciated!!

 
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frenchbulldog (message)  6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

I LOVE IT! That color pink is so pretty :)

 
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bluebonnet (message)  186 posts, Blushing bee

LOVE the crinoline!! This worked out so well! It looks like you bought it that way! Congratulations on your cute wedding day ruffles! :)

 
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Mrs. Sea Breeze (message)  912 posts, Busy bee

That is a lovely shade of pink!

 
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liane4tino

I do remember your first attempt and this one is sooo much better! It looks fabulous and like it came that way! Great job!!

 
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Chanthany

Wow, is this even the same crinoline? That is really beautiful! I know it’s going to look great!

 
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Mrs. Pinot Noir (message)  772 posts, Busy bee

That turned out great!! I can’t wait to see it with your gown!

 
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Loralie

Wow! I don’t like pink at all but I would totally wear that! It looks amazing. I’m definitely waiting to hear the fabric and any other details you’re willing to share, as I’m thinking about dying mine too - probably purple since it’s my favorite color!

 


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Mrs. Crab Cake Mrs. Crab Cake, Columbus, GA Age and Occupation: 25, Registered Nurse Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Director of Education and Living History for a museum Engagement Date: April 6, 2008 Wedding Date: June, 2009 Blogging Since: November 26, 2008 Venue: Holy Family Catholic Church, reception: National Infantry Museum About Me: I'm a perfectionist trying to balance two jobs, motherhood, my craft obsession, and wedding planning. I am obsessed with all things wedding, especially creative ideas for saving money and DIY projects. A Southern Belle at heart, I love anything southern, especially sweet tea, grits, afternoon thunder storms, crab cakes, and good old Southern hospitality. Mr. Crab Cake and I are planning a vintage inspired wedding with tons of Southern flare (can y'all say that with a thick Southern drawl?).
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