OK... this encore bride to be found the dress, finally... going with custom made and liking the back detail of a drape off the shoulders... I have a small tiara that has two loops at the end to attach to my head and I am anchoring the veil to this (fingertip length) and will be doing a mini drape-effect to show whatever up-do my son (a hairstylist) comes up with. I have been looking to see if anyone out there has done or seen a veil like this.
The ceremony will be at my favorite beach next year... the dress is white chiffon (I cannot wear ivory as my skin color does not look good in it) with a little sweep train and was the first dress that I have seen that said "This is the one!". As it is as the beach, my processional is a Windham Hill song that has points that work with the entrance of the groom and his guys, his children, my children, my three attendants and finally my dad and I (first time he has walked me down the aisle as I did not know him for the first event...after 26 years on this planet I contacted him and he has been a blessing in my life), to be followed by our "child," our puppy who will be escorted by her favorite family member.
Our wedding is the blending of two families so handfasting will work well - we are winding and blending things together and I am doing silk flowers... my bouquet is done. Guess I need to get the camera going so I can post plans. :-)