Weddingbee Blog

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.

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?