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Ms. Stripes, Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 29, Costume Designer/Stylist Fiancee's Age and Occupation: 29, Chef Engagement Date: June 23, 2009 Wedding Date: September 2010 Venue: Heritage Square Museum About Me: I’m a type A creative with a messy streak, a loud mouth, and an uncanny knack for combining clashing patterns. I can usually be found with my nose in a book, my feet (or at least my toes) on the ground, my head in the clouds, and my arm around the prettiest girl you ever saw- aka Fiancee Stripes. Together we’re planning a FUN vintage/modern French carnival wedding extravaganza and rockin’ dance party on a dime. (Say that three times fast!) Good coffee, long lists, Uniball pens, and my iPhone keep me sane, and making art, making trouble, and making out keep me happy! I love urban adventures, bike rides that end with afternoon drinks, breakfast for dinner, beautiful light, photography, travel, my furry family, and of course, my beautiful fiancee! I’m super excited to be here and can’t wait to share all our adventures as we craft a joyful, budget-friendly, design-savvy and all-around AWESOME wedding!
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On Gratitude and Wedding Dresses

August 20th, 2010 @ 3:09 pm by Ms. Stripes

So I never really had the thisismydress moment. And I didn’t shed any tears. But I do feel really content, happy, and even a little giddy about my wedding dress.

I LOVE the dress aesthetically, ethically, and emotionally.

Are you dying to know which dress I chose?

I chose romance

I chose ruffles

I chose the dress that makes me feel pretty

I chose independent design

I chose reuse

I chose to borrow my dress from the incredible and amazingly generous Mrs. Mouse.

And I could not be more grateful. Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you-times-a bajillion Mouse!

Seriously. The lady is letting me borrow her beautiful wedding dress people! That’s huge! My budget and my heart are bursting with happiness. And gratitude of a magnitude (ha!) that I find difficult to express. I LOVE that my dress was worn by another beautiful bride and that it has a history, a story, a beautiful happy past.

It’s funny, but as this little wedding journey of ours draws to a close, gratitude is the emotion I am most often overcome with.

I am so grateful to have found someone to adventure through life with. And grateful to all our friends, family, coworkers, and even random strangers (or lovely blog friends) for their support, encouragement and excitement about this grandiose adventure. It means the world the to me.

But I’m sure by now your eyes have gone crossed and all you’re reading is blah, blah, blah. So without further ado I give you my dress, and a sneak peek at my bouquet too! Feast your eyes lovelies, because this is the last you’ll read/see of my dress before the big day.

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What emotion are you most often overcome with while wedding planning? And would you ever lend/borrow your wedding dress?

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30 Responses to “On Gratitude and Wedding Dresses”

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Bee
Mrs. Trail Mix (message)  6,312 posts, Bee Keeper

Squeeeeeeeeeeal!!! It’s perfect and I’m head-over-heels for your bouquet!

 
2.
LittlestBirds
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LittlestBirds (message)  2,605 posts, Sugar bee

That is awesome. I love that you’re wearing Mrs. Mouse’s dress! How cool for both of you! I would feel so good if someone I knew were able to reuse my dress. You are going to be beautiful in it.

 
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Miss Argyle
Bee
Miss Argyle (message)  2,516 posts, Sugar bee

LOVE it love it! So love that you borrowed it too. Fab idea!

 
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LatteLove
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LatteLove (message)  5,587 posts, Bee Keeper

Mrs. Mouse’s dress!

 
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Miss Hippo (message)  1,008 posts, Bumble bee

That dress is awesome!

 
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besitos10210
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besitos10210 (message)  76 posts, Worker bee

yey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
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Mrs. Dolphin
Bee
Mrs. Dolphin (message)  503 posts, Busy bee

Hooray!!!! I’m so happy you will be wearing this dress and even better that Mrs. Mouse is letting you borrow her dress!!! Double win! I loved this dress from the moment I saw it and am so glad that I can live vicariously through you and your short wedding dress!!! :-)

 
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Encore
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Encore (message)  680 posts, Busy bee

Is it wrong that I just exclaimed out loud “Yay, she picked the right dress!” Okay, maybe it’s wrong. But that’s how I feel.

 
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Miss Earrings (message)  2,477 posts, Buzzing bee

great choice! really happy you will be wearing this dress :)

 
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jordynrose
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jordynrose (message)  6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

Love the Bee love! You made such a great and choice that looks amazing with your shoes and bouquet. BTW, the bouquet turned out BEAUTIFUL! Serious envy here.

 
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MissDonnaAnne (message)  280 posts, Helper bee

Love it!! And the bouquet! Amazing!

 
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Miss Cardigan
Bee
Miss Cardigan (message)  8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

OMG! The bouquet! SO GORGEOUS!

Sorry, got distracted. I’m so excited that you’ll be wearing Mrs. Mouse’s dress! It’s gorgeous, and what an awesome something borrowed! :)

 
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Mrs. Scissors (message)  7,343 posts, Bee Keeper

I’m so glad you’re doing this! Fan-fan-fantastic. :)

 
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neontl
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neontl (message)  1,135 posts, Bumble bee

Is that a Sarah Seven dress? I’ve been eyeing their dresses - so gorgeous!

 
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Miss Elephant
Bee
Miss Elephant (message)  6,177 posts, Bee Keeper

That is one beautiful dress! I can’t wait to see more of it and your finished bouquet in action at your wedding!

 
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Miss Glasses (message)  2,741 posts, Sugar bee

Mrs. Mouse had a really gorgeous dress. You’re going to look beautiful!

 
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mebless
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mebless (message)  512 posts, Busy bee

Loves it!

 
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MrsSl82be
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MrsSl82be (message)  7,970 posts, Bee Keeper

AMAZING!!!

 
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Mrs. Buttons
Bee
Mrs. Buttons (message)  5,046 posts, Bee Keeper

I love that Mrs. Mouse’s pretty pretty dress is getting loved again! So awesome! :)

 
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Swiss Miss to Bee
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Swiss Miss to Bee (message)  1,004 posts, Bumble bee

awesome :)

 
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Ms. Stripes, Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 29, Costume Designer/Stylist Fiancee's Age and Occupation: 29, Chef Engagement Date: June 23, 2009 Wedding Date: September 2010 Venue: Heritage Square Museum About Me: I’m a type A creative with a messy streak, a loud mouth, and an uncanny knack for combining clashing patterns. I can usually be found with my nose in a book, my feet (or at least my toes) on the ground, my head in the clouds, and my arm around the prettiest girl you ever saw- aka Fiancee Stripes. Together we’re planning a FUN vintage/modern French carnival wedding extravaganza and rockin’ dance party on a dime. (Say that three times fast!) Good coffee, long lists, Uniball pens, and my iPhone keep me sane, and making art, making trouble, and making out keep me happy! I love urban adventures, bike rides that end with afternoon drinks, breakfast for dinner, beautiful light, photography, travel, my furry family, and of course, my beautiful fiancee! I’m super excited to be here and can’t wait to share all our adventures as we craft a joyful, budget-friendly, design-savvy and all-around AWESOME wedding!

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