Let’s Get Dressed Boys and Girls

Let’s Get Dressed Boys and Girls

May 19th, 2010 @ 5:49 pm by Mrs. Veggie
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I know I mentioned a while ago that Future Mamma-In-Law Veggie is taking care of our flower girl and ring bearer outfits (isn’t she great?). This is no small task given the quantity and varying ages of the Veggie Sprouts. So, it seems like a good time to give you an update on how its going.

First off were vests and paperboy caps for the boys. In hopes of saving her sanity FMIL Veggie started keeping her eye out these months ago, thinking she would have her hands full with sewing three dresses. When these cute hats went on sale, she snatched them up. Then she found these great pin-striped vests, a set in size 6 and a set in size 12mos. Boys—done.

Onto the girls.

FMIL Veggie (that’s kind of a mouthful) has nearly finished one flower girl dress. Here it is in all its glory modeled by the oldest Veggie Sprout-ette (she has a bit of a Calvin Klein grunge waif look going, no? Look out Tyra).

The material is a very light organic cotton Swiss dot in ivory. Supposedly this dress needs to be taken in on the sides, hemmed, and the straps need to be finished, but honestly I didn’t notice any of that. I just can’t believe that someone could actually make a dress, a beautiful dress, appear out of thin air. Don’t even get me started about those crazy talented bees who make their own wedding dresses (eh-hem Sewing, Poodle). Unimaginable.

One down, two slightly smaller versions to go. I’m so psyched about how they look already, and now just have to figure out how I want to finish them off. I plan on coming up with an idea and then stepping back to allow FMIL Veggie and Veggie Sister Kale to turn that vision into a reality. Go Team Veggie! They’re too good to me.

So hmm… finishing touches for the dresses. The bridesmaids are wearing shades of gray and the men are wearing vests and gray pants. So I guess I’m thinking casual, cute, and I hate to say it, vintage-y.

Perhaps a nice wide sash at the empire waist (a la Mrs. Penguin).

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Maybe a simple ribbon instead?

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How about a flower?

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Or two?

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Or a few?

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Or a dozen?

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So many choices.

Now that there are less than 100 days to go until the wedding it is both exhilarating and calming to see some projects starting to come together. I can’t help but feel overwhelmed by all of the love our family and friends have already put into our wedding. It is amazing.

Are loved ones stepping up to make your day special? Any ideas on how to finish off the Veggie Sprout dresses?

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12 Responses to “Let’s Get Dressed Boys and Girls”

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Miss Pudding (message) 1,180 posts, Bumble bee

FMIL Pudding is going to sew a dress for my flower girls too! She’s pretty much the most awesome MIL ever

5/19/10 @ 6:11 pm (reply)

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Miss Hamster (message) 4,046 posts, Honey bee

So cute!! Great job FMIL Veggie!

5/19/10 @ 8:51 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 7,288 posts, Bee Keeper

i am a fan of the flowers!

5/20/10 @ 2:18 am (reply)

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Tribble (message) 47 posts, Newbee

I think the Veggie Sprouts need some color. Maybe a gray ribbon to tie them into the bridesmaids.

5/20/10 @ 3:55 am (reply)

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ktisthatbees (message) 2,742 posts, Sugar bee

I would say something with a couple smaller flowers in a pinky or peachy color to bring contrast to the little sprouts dresses, and definitely with a vintage feel, maybe something like this?
http://www.etsy.com/listing/47305585/the-dahlia-poppy-belt-in-peach-and-white?ref=sr_list_15&ga_search_query=flower+girl+sash+belt&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&includes=tags&includes=title

5/20/10 @ 8:52 am (reply)

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Miss Seashell (message) 1,713 posts, Bumble bee

Those are going to be some cute Veggie Sprouts! I vote for a simple flower sash.

5/20/10 @ 9:25 am (reply)

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pvaulter718 (message) 2,116 posts, Buzzing bee

I think a cute sash with one flower would be super cute! Add a little color and they’d match the rest of your Veggie Patch

5/20/10 @ 9:33 am (reply)

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Margaret

Ooh, I vote flower(s) for the sprout dresses!

They are too cute… wanted something just like that for ours, but not wanting to sew them, ended up with Old Navy sundresses.

5/20/10 @ 10:56 am (reply)

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alivoo01 (message) 2,622 posts, Sugar bee

I like the wide sash or with a single flower! Major props on getting all the outfits together. Love the lil boy’s outfits!

5/20/10 @ 11:17 am (reply)

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winter (message) 1,333 posts, Bumble bee

i got my dresses at target and the sashes there at target for 5 dollars!

5/20/10 @ 11:25 am (reply)

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jordynrose (message) 6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

My vote is for the flowers! More than one, but less than a dozen.

5/24/10 @ 11:33 pm (reply)

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ms.hairandmakeup

Ms. Veggie,

It was awesome to meet Momma Veggie and yourself. I love your blogging ability and I think all of my brides should this. I feel like I know you and Mr. Veggie so much more. I’m beyond impressed with everything you have done on here. You were not joking when you said you couldn’t live withour your Mac. Great job and you have my email! Send me other ideas if needed… or to just say hey… I’ll check back often to see your progress. And I can’t wait to show Mr. hairandmakeup your invite. Amazing!!!! talk to you soon!!!

7/8/10 @ 10:49 pm (reply)