The Saga of the Bridal Doll...w/ photos

mRm2008 Posted: Jan 13, 2008 02:26 PM

The Saga of the Bridal Doll...w/ photos

When my FH moved into his house my FMIL sent over some items she had been 'storing' for him over the years. One item was a Bridal Doll that his Grandma 'Mama B' made 16 years ago. When FH told me about it I was excited (at first) b/c family and traditions are really important to me. When he showed it to me I changed my mind IMO it was very creepy looking. I try to keep an open heart and mind about things, but this is pushing me a bit far!

I have been kicking around the thought of how this Bridal Doll issue is going to play out on our wedding day. FMIL and us have already had some 'issues' over wedding planning and decisions. I do not want to offend her or Mama B, God rest her soul, if I do not include this doll somehow in our day. I DO NOT WANT IT IN OUR RH OR AT OUR HEADTABLE!!!

So I was speaking to my Nana about the whole situation. She's like 'yes the traditional bridal doll, it gets tied to the bride/groom's car the day of their wedding.' I totally thought she was full of ****, but she was dead serious!!! So I googled it today and found that she is right, its a Russian/Eastern European custom!!
So now I have my plan!!
ITS GOING ON OUR LIMO!!!!

Hope it holds up going down the highway
Please don't think I am a horrible person for laughing at this situation, I am just relieved I have a plan and explanation for the use of the doll for my FMIL!!

Dana523 Posted: Jan 13, 2008 02:28 PM

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LOL thats funnY! i cant imagine seein a limo drivin down the street with that doll on it!
im happy u were able 2 find a way to incorporate the tradition!

loislane Posted: Jan 13, 2008 02:29 PM

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That is a very nice tradition but I can totally see the creepy factor. The doll has some 'crazy eyes' Imagine waking up in the morning and that doll hovering over your head ahhhh

mRm2008 Posted: Jan 13, 2008 02:32 PM

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omg yaaaaaa! they are the blinky eyes that open and close is you stand her up or lay her down. such a horrific vision in my head now...thanks

LOL

davenjess Posted: Jan 13, 2008 02:39 PM

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i honestly don't think it's that terrible!

What about having her as the placecard table cp???? this way everyone can see it & maybe you can put a placecard in front of her explaining the significance???

mRm2008 Posted: Jan 13, 2008 02:48 PM

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we are not having a placecard table our seating chart (poster size) is going to be in the foyer of our RH. that would have been a good idea tho!! thanks

jjk1007 Posted: Jan 13, 2008 02:54 PM

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this is one of the funniest threads I've read in a while!

I Love my bear Posted: Jan 13, 2008 03:36 PM

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Yeah you should stand up for yourself and put a stop to this dreadful tradition, will your really want to give your daughter that doll and make her do that for her wedding!

Smiley7092 Posted: Jan 13, 2008 03:38 PM

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I can see what you're saying it kinda reminds me of the twlight episode where the doll tries to kill people lol. But if it's on the limo it's not so bad, it's better than having it at your table at the RH!

lkdrnw Posted: Jan 13, 2008 03:39 PM

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My aunt had one of them made for her--she hid it, and then threatened my sisters with it if they told on her It was a very scary doll

mRm2008 Posted: Jan 13, 2008 03:42 PM

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Posted by I Love my bear

Yeah you should stand up for yourself and put a stop to this dreadful tradition, will your really want to give your daughter that doll and make her do that for her wedding!

oh trust me...i won't

KK Holiday Posted: Jan 13, 2008 04:11 PM

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ahhh! i thought i was the only one! i'm getting a bridal doll too! lol

Wifeynella Posted: Jan 13, 2008 04:13 PM

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it has a lil bit of a 'chucky' feeling about it

Toucan311 Posted: Jan 13, 2008 04:16 PM

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Holy f*ck if I had that doll she'd totally show up in random photos through out the entire day. Like Where's Waldo. I'd have her sitting on a church pew... sitting on the bar at the RH... I LOVE the doll.

mRm2008 Posted: Jan 13, 2008 04:19 PM

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Posted by Mimacat

Holy f*ck if I had that doll she'd totally show up in random photos through out the entire day. Like Where's Waldo. I'd have her sitting on a church pew... sitting on the bar at the RH... I LOVE the doll.

LMFAO
that is an awesome idea!!

let me know if you wanna borrow her for yours???

hey maybe i can rent her out...make some $$$$$

bella1028 Posted: Jan 13, 2008 06:40 PM

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this is just a funny situation you were put in...it is nice of you to include the doll in spite of your true feelings

jeanne08 Posted: Jan 13, 2008 07:10 PM

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jgl Posted: Jan 13, 2008 07:13 PM

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wow i never heard of doing that with the doll - interesting.

that doll is a little scary looking haha

my mom used to own a wedding store in hewlitt and she used to make dolls for brides as well. but she would get barbie doll type ones and order the hair to match and my mom would make the dolls dress to MATCH the brides dress - they were actually gorgeous.. if i ever find pics ill post them