How to make it elegant YET fun?

TaniayJohn

Hello gals,

Our wedding theme is "A World of happiness." We're having the wedding at a western ranch, and we're also incorporating different traditions into our wedding celebration + reception, not to mention a lil carnival thing during cocktail hour...

So, this brings up my question:

I've always wanted to wear an India lengha for my wedding. This outfit, as many of you may know, is quite elaborate and elegant.
AT THE SAME TIME, I found the most fun (and colorful) button bouquets for me and the girls. The idea is for the BMs to wear the same colour of  knee-length dresses (their choice) with different colored shoes.

I really want to keep the fun nature of our theme and let every one of my girls be herself. How do I manage to do this while wearing a lengha?? I would like to look fun too! 

Any ideas welcome!

JessAndTrav

I think that the ornate style of the lengha will make it fun and unique. I don't know that you'll really need anything else.

crfische

You lost me at A World of Happiness.

ExpatPumpkin

Wow...  How are you letting your guests know what your theme is?  Are you putting in on the invites?  Will there be a sign?

And don't worry about your dress being too formal...  You are the bride after all.  So unless you'll be wearing white gloves and a full on ball gown outside, I'm sure you'll be fine.

sucrets4

Themes are lame.  L-A-M-E.

alixzafiris

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[QUOTE]You lost me at A World of Happiness.
Posted by crfische[/QUOTE]

Yep. In fact, I didn't even try to read the rest.

PsyDet 2155

Two words: ribbon dance

Fun, colorful AND something everyone can do.  You're welcome

[Deleted User]

so western rustic + india + carnival? hmmm.

[Deleted User]

ooh ooh what's a ribbon dance? i can't wait to hear what this is all about!

tlv204

Yeah I'm with daff. I mean the lengha and button bouquets aren't a big deal, but the carnival ranch elegant world of happiness stuff sounds like you're trying to produce a Disney movie, not host a wedding.

tlv204

Damnit daff I forgot to poll the bump today about the diapers on the plane seats! If I end up not working tomorrow I'll do it then. I'm really curious about what they would say.  They are, as we know, mostly crazy.

JessAndTrav

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[QUOTE]Themes are lame.  L-A-M-E.
Posted by sucrets4[/QUOTE]

I agree. Themes are for high school dances and church gatherings.

[Deleted User]

particularly those crazies on attachment parenting. looooooonies.

pooh8402

this wedding sounds very "Rachel's Getting Married" to me

ExpatPumpkin

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[QUOTE]Damnit daff I forgot to poll the bump today about the diapers on the plane seats! If I end up not working tomorrow I'll do it then. I'm really curious about what they would say.  They are, as we know, mostly crazy.
Posted by tlv204[/QUOTE]

<div>Do. Not. Forget.  And post a link back for us...  I can't WAIT to read their responses ;)</div><div>
</div>

crfische

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[QUOTE]Hello gals, Our wedding theme is "A World of happiness." We're having the wedding at a western ranch, and we're also incorporating different traditions into our wedding celebration + reception, not to mention a lil carnival thing during cocktail hour... So, this brings up my question: I've always wanted to wear an India lengha for my wedding. This outfit, as many of you may know, is quite elaborate and elegant. AT THE SAME TIME, I found the most fun (and colorful) button bouquets for me and the girls. The idea is for the BMs to wear the same colour of  knee-length dresses (their choice) with different colored shoes. I really want to keep the fun nature of our theme and let every one of my girls be herself. How do I manage to do this while wearing a lengha?? I would like to look fun too!  Any ideas welcome!
Posted by TaniayJohn[/QUOTE]

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

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[QUOTE]Damnit daff I forgot to poll the bump today about the diapers on the plane seats! If I end up not working tomorrow I'll do it then. I'm really curious about what they would say.  They are, as we know, mostly crazy.
Posted by tlv204[/QUOTE]

<div>I'm also super interested to see this. Which board will you do it on?</div>

tlv204

Oooh maybe I should do a separate post on the attachment parenting board. I guess I'll do the other one on the regular parenting board.  I wonder if I'll get ripped to shreds since I've never posted there in my life? Oh well.

PsyDet 2155

ribbon dance: an interpretive dance set to music using one of these-


variety of colors + expression through music = endless possibilities

tidetravel

Please see WDW's "It's a Small World"  It should give you inspiration on how to incorporate cowboy boots, ferris wheels and Indian dress.

I don't know about button bouquets, though...

[Deleted User]

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[QUOTE]ribbon dance: an interpretive dance set to music using one of these- variety of colors + expression through music = endless possibilities
Posted by PsyDet 2155[/QUOTE]

aaand anyone can do this? even uncle ted?

crfische

I would assume Uncle Ted could do it, but he may have to wear spandex during his performance in order to effectively prevent chaffing.

PsyDet 2155

Even Uncle Ted.  There's really no excuse NOT to ribbon dance

aMrsin09

I think a Maypole would be more in order.  At least keep the events more organized.

ootmother2

My first question would be

Are you Indian?

crfische

OOT, logic has no place in this thread.

BecW2be

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: How to make it elegant YET fun? : aaand anyone can do this? even uncle ted?
Posted by daffodil_jill[/QUOTE]

If this is Uncle Ted, then YES!

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ootmother2

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[QUOTE]OOT, logic has no place in this thread.
Posted by crfische[/QUOTE]


ooop!

so sorry

TaniayJohn

Thank you!!!

TaniayJohn

BTW, for us having a theme is more about finding a way to tie this "East meets West" wedding (we're of different ethnicities). And after reading your comments I do agree I am getting waaay too carried away on details that may just give a confusing look to the whole event.

I just love your brutal honesty.

Namaste!

-T