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Mrs. Cinnamon Bun, Calgary, Alberta Age and Occupation: 26, Stage Manager Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Theatre Technician Engagement Date: June 22, 2010 Wedding Date: June 2011 Venue: Calgary Opera Centre About Me: I'm a life-long crafter and bookworm living in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. Some of my loves include Lord of the Rings, Sherlock Holmes, knitting, opera, musicals, Etsy, baking, and of course, Mr. Cinnamon Buns. We're keeping our wedding close to home---the venue isn't very far from our house, and we live within walking distance of 6 bridal salons. I'm using the wedding as an excuse to try out every craft project I possibly can, with the endless help and support of my fiance.
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Cinnamon Girls’ Dresses

April 15th, 2011 @ 12:35 pm by Mrs. Cinnamon Bun

After contemplating a cute, but probably too-casual dress on Etsy, and then a better-on-the-hanger Anthropologie dress, the Cinnamaids have something to wear!

We never really went on shopping trips together - we had the one abortive trip to Anthro, and then I sent them various links to things. It was getting late in planning to not have these booked, so I went and put down a deposit with Amanda Archer for two dresses. Now, I’m not that controlling a bride - it was a dress both ladies had seen pictures of and had said would be nice to wear.

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Painted Roses Dress by Amanda Archer on Etsy.


We’re getting it in a nice teal colour called Glacier.

Going the custom route really was the best choice for us, as there is a 10″ height difference between my two maids of honour. Oddly enough, there isn’t a 10″ difference in the length of the dresses from shoulder to hem. I guess A’s height is mostly in her legs, not torso? That difference can also be length preference, I told them knee-ish, above or below, whichever makes them feel best.

Accessories and shoes I am not planning on planning. They’re not clones, and although I wanted them in the same dress, I don’t want them to be exact replicas of each other, that would be silly! One has short spiky pink-and-black hair (currently!) and the other has straight blonde hair. They are both free to accessorize as they choose. It also takes that stress off me! ;)

It is so great to have that checked off the list too. Now everyone has clothes to wear! Well, the groomsmen are responsible for their own black suits, so I don’t know how they’re getting on. We’re probably going to cover their vests, and shoes if we go with something other than black dress shoes.

Did you buy any clothes online for the wedding?

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11 Responses to “Cinnamon Girls’ Dresses”

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Miss Hyena (message)  1,882 posts, Buzzing bee

Cute dress!

 
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Miss Tartlet (message)  3,207 posts, Sugar bee

The flower and pleats on that dress are ah-mazing. Great choice, CB! I purchased my mom’s dress online. :) I’m all for internet shopping since that’s how I do most of mine nowadays! P.S. Spiky pink-and-black hair = AWESOME.

 
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Miss Pony (message)  4,175 posts, Honey bee

That is such a gorgeous dress, I can see why you picked it for your ladies. I can’t wait to see the lovely teal color!

 
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Mrs. Trail Mix (message)  6,328 posts, Bee Keeper

That is a beautiful dress, if I was your bridesmaid, I’d be super-happy!

 
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Mrs. Meerkat (message)  3,216 posts, Sugar bee

It’s so awesome how many of have gotten custom dresses for our girls. I love non-traditional routes!

 
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knittybynature (message)  64 posts, Worker bee

I got my wedding dress from Amanda Archer. She was wonderful to work with and I was so happy with the dress. I’m so excited for you and your girls!

 
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Mrs. Knitting (message)  1,072 posts, Bumble bee

That’s going to look great! What a cute dress.

 
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Miss Seal (message)  1,179 posts, Bumble bee

Loving that dress, CB! I’m extra excited to see them in pretty teal :D

 
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Mrs. Earrings (message)  2,477 posts, Buzzing bee

Love that dress! What a perfect choice.

 
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Kcoleybear (message)  683 posts, Busy bee

This dress is so cute.

 
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Miss Gazelle (message)  994 posts, Busy bee

Such a pretty dress! I’m sure the gals will look great!

 

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Mrs. Cinnamon Bun, Calgary, Alberta Age and Occupation: 26, Stage Manager Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Theatre Technician Engagement Date: June 22, 2010 Wedding Date: June 2011 Venue: Calgary Opera Centre About Me: I'm a life-long crafter and bookworm living in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. Some of my loves include Lord of the Rings, Sherlock Holmes, knitting, opera, musicals, Etsy, baking, and of course, Mr. Cinnamon Buns. We're keeping our wedding close to home---the venue isn't very far from our house, and we live within walking distance of 6 bridal salons. I'm using the wedding as an excuse to try out every craft project I possibly can, with the endless help and support of my fiance.

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