June 4, 2014- The Wedding

Today dawned clear and sunny, the perfect day for a wedding!

As the official decorator/caterer, Holly set everything up and made sure that the window seat would look perfect for Tiana and Naveen's big day.

MyLittleMegara let them use her flower crown as a backdrop for the ceremony.

I'm pretty sure every doll in MyLittleMegara's collection (and several from her mother's) were there. There were dolls I'd never even seen! I guess everybody was just so excited at the thought of the first doll wedding ever to take place here.

I was honored to be one of Tiana's bridesmaids. You'll notice that we're on stands for most of this- MyLittleMegara didn't want anyone to fall over during the wedding so she insisted on it.

The seven of us lined up by where Naveen was standing, waiting for his bride.

Jasmine followed Tiana up the aisle while Vivaldi's wedding march played in the background.

When Tiana took her place in front of Naveen, his face was absolutely priceless.

Flynn, who was officiating, took one of each of their hands and the ceremony began.

Tiana and Naveen exchanged traditional doll vows: "I Tiana take you Naveen, to be my wedded husband. To have and to hold, to love and to cherish, in brokenness and mint condition, with rich humans or poor, for better or for worse, till dumpster or landfill do us part."

One tradition that is often forgotten in doll weddings is the glove removal ceremony. The removal of the bride's gloves by the groom symbolize the openness the two of them will share.

After the glove removal, Tiana and Naveen exchanged their wedding bracelets.

Flynn pronounced them husband and wife and Naveen got to kiss Tiana.

Everybody clapped. :)

In doll traditions, a bride choses the doll she thinks will be the next to get married and presents her with her bouquet. Tiana chose Rapunzel, causing much blushing from the blonde.

Once the ceremony was over, everybody went to take pictures and have cake.

All to soon, the party was over and Tiana and Naveen were off to their new apartment.

Snow had left a present in there for them when she decorated and the Frogs (for that is the last name the chose) sent me photos of them arriving in their home and opening it.

Many, many congratulations to the Frogs!

It's Been a Real Slice.

Meg <3

June 3, 2014- Wedding Preparations

 Tomorrow is Tiana and Naveen's wedding, and we have been in full swing getting everything ready! She and Jasmine were talking quietly about the upcoming event in their room when I came in to let them know that the guys would be coming to move furniture.

They wanted to get a picture of the room while Tiana's stuff was still in there. She and Naveen will share an apartment after the wedding and they want to use her bed and lamp as part of the decor.

 We chatted for a while about the fun we were going to have at the party and how pretty Tiana's dress was and how great it was to see them starting a new life before Hercules, Adam, and Flynn came.

They made short work of the moving process and Tiana's furniture was cleared out in less than 10 minutes. 

 Jasmine's new roomie, Vivian, had her stuff brought in even though Tiana's actually spending the night in her old room. The new apartment will be a surprise for both of our froggy friends. :)

 A photo of the Jasmine dolls together in their new room:

 Here's a sneak peak of Tiana and Naveen's new room.

 I made a (slightly tacky, now that I look back) sign for the room which Snow White, our resident interior designer hung for me.

The wedding is tomorrow and we are all so excited! This will be the first wedding in our doll group and I am looking forward to it immensely.

It's Been a Real Slice.

Meg <3

June 3, 2014- Interviews

I ran around like a madwoman today interviewing a ton of our new additions! The last doll, Anastasia, was a half surprise who arrived earlier today.

Rosie

Personality: Animal loving, fun, quiet (until you get to know me,) independent,

Favorite Thing to Do: Anything with animals. :)

How I'm Like Movie Aurora: I like to sleep- sleep is nice.

How I'm Different From Movie Aurora: I light up; I doubt she can do that!

One Fun Fact: I lovelovelovelove chickens!

Grace

Personality: Calm, elegant, content with life, not a really chatty doll.

Favorite Thing to Do: Dance

How I'm Like Movie Tink: I have grace (hence my name) and can "fly" when I dance.

How I'm Different From Movie Tink: I'm pretty much unflappable. No attacks of jealous hair-yanking from me.

One Fun Fact: I'm Annabel's best friend and dance instructor.

Cornelia

Personality: I'm rather quiet, I love Jane Austen, I'm sensitive, and I don't really like spiders.

Favorite Thing to Do: Read Jane Austen novels, especially Mansfield Park.

How I'm Like Movie Belle: We have similar voices and I love reading and roses.

How I'm Different from Movie Belle: She's more outgoing, and I prefer to wear red.

One Fun Fact: Tiana is going to wear my gloves for her wedding!

Adam

Personality: A little reserved, I consider myself laid back but I don't think others see me as much more than gruff, friendly when other dolls give me a chance.

Favorite Thing to Do: Explore the humans' world.

How I'm Like Movie Adam: I can seem distant at first and I don't think other dolls necessarily understand me.

How I'm Different From Movie Adam: I warm up to others quickly and I don't have fur.

One Fun Fact: Annabel is my sister.

Vivian

Personality: Sweet, but willing to put my foot down; somewhat outspoken

Favorite Thing to Do: Debate my opinions with other dolls

How I'm Like Movie Jasmine: We're very similar :)

How I'm Different from Movie Jasmine: I don't really enjoy tigers or flying. The airplane ride to my new home from Disney World was the hardest thing I've ever done.

One Fun Fact: Once Tiana and Naveen get married, I'm going to move in as Jasmine's roomie.

Traci

Personality:  Fun loving, optimistic, motivated by my hopes and dreams

Favorite Thing to Do: Come up with new ideas for makeup!

How I'm Like Movie Ariel: I'm lively, I LOVE water, and I look a whole lot like her.

How I'm Different from Movie Ariel: I was named for a human, Traci Hines,

One Fun Fact: I only have one leg (thrift store doll problems!) but I disguise that with my tail.

Annabel

Personality: Peppy, unabashedly cheerful, optimistic

Favorite thing to do: TRAVEL! 

How I'm Like Movie Belle: We see the good in people and we want adventure in the great wide somewhere, we want it more than we can tell!

How I'm Different from Movie Belle: I'm a ballet dancer and I have a brother.

One Fun Fact: Yellow is my favorite color because it's so bright and cheerful.

Lula

Personality: Extroverted, nurturing, larger-than-life!

Favorite Thing to Do: Make sure everybody's all comfortable! Maleficent was real sad when I met her but we're becomin' friends and we're roomin' together and all that.

How I'm Like Movie Ursula: I love the color purple and hearing other dolls sing (even if I'm not the most beautiful voice in this world.)

How I'm Different from Movie Ursula: I am not evil!

One Fun Fact: Ironically, Ariel and I were from the same thrift shop but at different times.

Zia:

Personality: Serious, deep, and intelligent

Favorite Thing to Do: Discuss academics with Hannah

How I'm Like Movie Jasmine: We're bright and aren't afraid to stand up for what we believe in, plus we can generally tell when someone is lying.

How I'm Different from Movie Jasmine: "Do you trust me?" I'd like to know your name before I trust you.

One Fun Fact: My bed is the bed that used to be Jane Porter's, before it got too uncomfortable for her to sleep on with her gigantic bun.

Hercules

Personality: Goal-oriented, caring, loyal, I have a bit of a temper but I get it easily under control.

Favorite Thing to Do: At this point, catch up with Meg. It's been long enough that we could talk forever and probably not cover it all.

*side note- THAT IS THE SWEETEST THING EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!- end of side note*

How I'm Like Movie Hercules: We're very similar in temperament.

How I'm Different from Movie Hercules: My joints, at least, are actually fairly weak. Due to age and plastic deterioration, my articulation is not all that it once was.

One Fun Fact: My thumb is about the length of Nutmeg's whole hand.

*side note- That makes holding hands feel very secure and comforting, at least for me.- end of side note*

Gabrielle

Personality: One word- joy. I'm one of those dolls who is just always happy.

Favorite Thing to Do: Sing. I know it's a Disney doll cliche, but I love it!

How I'm Like Movie Meg: We look and sound alike.

How I'm Different from Movie Meg: I'm happy-go-lucky, not weighed down by pain.

One Fun Fact: I love the color pink. I don't know why.

Anastasia

Personality: Shy, quiet, friendly, maybe a little sarcastic, and I like to try new stuff

Favorite Thing to Do: Read, especially adventure/fantasy/period dramas.

How I'm Like Movie Anastasia: I don't really know, I've never thought about it. I guess I can be quiet- really quiet- until you get to know me, then I'm crazy :)

How I'm Different from Movie Anastasia; She is a little more outgoing and willing to burst spontaneously into song. I tend to be more reserved and quiet (usually.) She is also pretty fearless and I am usually nervous about things.

Okay, that's it!

It's Been a Real Slice.

Meg <3