I want to make an FFXIV wedding in real life, and I need your help!

Not kidding by the way....

ANYWAYS!

In a few years from now, my boyfriend & I want to get married ;) we thought about a couple of themes about our wedding before.. then we had our eternal bonding in game & thought, "WOW! If only weddings IRL were like this"
so we thought.. why not?!

(please move on to next post to see the rest... 1k character limit...)

Here's my idea:
Me dressed up as my character (Neko Gyaru), wearing wedding dress dyed "lotus pink" (As Miqote, I'll also have ears & tail as well.. I'll try to even get fangs since I'm a moonie)
My boyfriend in the groom outfit (he's a lalafell in game.... can't really do anything about height.. at least give him the hairstyle & ears)
Moogle pronouncing us man & wife, (person in a giant moogle full suit. i have a friend who makes full suit cosplays)

What I need help with---
Finding a wedding dress & tux that look like the ones in-game!! Does not have to be perfect, but similar at least
I don't know how us arriving on a gondola would work either.. any ideas?
Also, just in case i want to do this... help me find dress(es) similar to bridesmaid dress in game?

I really want this to work! This may seem silly to those who like traditional marriage... but idc.. Rather have fun on my big day & it also would make my boyfriend happy :3

You will most likely have to commission someone to make both the dress and tux. Price will vary based on the commissioner and the materials that are used. You could probably get away with just having the tux jacket made and buying the rest at a suit store (unless you want it a certain color other than white, gray, or black).

Here is one place you can start and seek a request:
http://www.cosplay.com/marketplace/index.php

Tips when seeking a commission:
- Always ask to see previous works (so you know their skill level)
- Time frame of completion (get estimated time of completion, then add an extra 4-6 months in case of emergencies or the chance the clothes need to be tailored one more time to fit you)
- Don’t be cheap (because it won’t be cheap), if you want cheap go to a Halloween costume store
- Always stay in contact with him/her/them, do more than just email them, talk to them on the phone

Just for the dress alone, expect to pay a decent amount, but it will be way cheaper than going to a named bridal shop.

The whole gondola thing, you would need to find a venue that would even allow something like that first before you invest money into making it.

The brides maid dresses you could probably find a sewing pattern very close to it and just have a girls day where you actually make the dresses and bond. Check out arts-craft stores and flip through the sewing pattern books until you find a pattern that looks similar (check out Simplicity, McCalls & Butterick). Most of these kinds of dress patterns are usually on the easy side (or learning to sew).

Good luck!

I can already see the look on both sides of the families faces now...

I am thinking you could go to a wedding dress store and find something similar. It can't be that expensive to get ears and tail made. Although you would have to cut a hole in the dress for your tail unless you wear the tail on the outside of the dress but that would look kind of weird

I would say contact the team behind this website and ask for a price on personal commissions, because they DO do them:

http://www.fanplusfriend.com/

All of the clothes I have purchased from there have been made to order (even the "pre-made standard measurements") and have fit me very well. The materials are good, they keep communication with you, and ship on time. They also have a cosplay shop, which is why I think they'd be more inclined to help make your wedding clothes without breaking the bank.

I just want to say: This is the best idea for a wedding ever! ;) I hope you guys live happily ever after! :D

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Originally Posted by Ill_Matic

I can already see the look on both sides of the families faces now...

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Well if it makes any difference.... My boyfriend is full Japanese... This wedding will be the norm for them.
My family is also Asian mixed so they will be totally cool with it. ;)
(of course im kind of joking.... they ACTUALLY will be OK with it ... just making a bad joke.... erm.. nevermind..)

What The....
*Ahem*
This is rather expensive, just consider 2 experiences are completely different when reality kicks in. Good Luck!!

Thank you guys for all your suggestions :3 I will look into each of the cosplay sites suggested and see what can be done. I also like the idea of an altered wedding dress for a more authentic look!
@Leash yeah, i could possibly sew my own bridesmaid dresses.. looking at it again doesn't seem TOO bad.. though the moment I find cheap dresses similar to them for sale, I will buy 'em out. I don't plan on being cheap! I plan on making this as legitimate as I possibly can, but thank you for that reminder. I live in Hawaii, and a lot of the venues here are pretty chill. A lot of venues even let you have fireworks (that shoot into the sky)

@DreadRabbit do you mind posting (or private messaging) one of the things you ordered from them?

for everyone bashing her, you can go ahead and have your own boring vanilla wedding. then get divorced after a year or two.... that seems to be the traditional way

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Originally Posted by Yutsimaki

What The....
*Ahem*
This is rather expensive, just consider 2 experiences are completely different when reality kicks in. Good Luck!!

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I am quite aware of that, I plan on making it look good, but honestly.... It will probably all cost to be the same as a normal wedding... considering brides spend like 2 - 3k on a dress, thousands on linens, hundreds on cake and favors... the list goes on... Weddings in general are expensive! it doesn't matter to me though... Better to spend a lot of money of having FUN in my opinion.
I'm also aware that I will not sprout wings and fly into the air. The wedding with be THEMED, not suddenly magical.

If you want the cake better start saving up, that gonna probably be over a thousand.

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Originally Posted by Wobble

If you want the cake better start saving up, that gonna probably be over a thousand.

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probably just a couple hundred! i'm aware of the expenses and price ranges of various wedding components here in Hawaii, not to mention my family owns a company that caters to weddings as well.... the cake depends on the size. usually cake companies do a consultation before pricing. though with that said... the cake will probably be traditional.

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Originally Posted by Tokikoniko

probably just a couple hundred! i'm aware of the expenses and price ranges of various wedding components here in Hawaii, not to mention my family owns a company that caters to weddings as well.... the cake depends on the size. usually cake companies do a consultation before pricing.

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If you are going on scale of that cake and the exact design I stand by my price as a cake decorator. ;)

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Originally Posted by Wobble

If you are going on scale of that cake and the exact design I stand by my price as a cake decorator. ;)

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Do you think I'm talking about the wedding cake furnishing? lol

Congrats! And great idea. My own wedding was themed on an mmo where i met my husband. Whole guild showed up n everything. And My older sisters wedding was a mario/legend of zelda theme. If you need help designing invitations and wut not i can help out :) i always love the creativity that goes behind weddings like these as they really do end up memorable.

Looking forward to seeing you two pulled up by ropes and pulleys with paper wings and attempt to kiss without head-butting each other as you swing towards each other.

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Originally Posted by Tokikoniko

Do you think I'm talking about the wedding cake furnishing? lol

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That's what I was talking about in my original post.

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Originally Posted by Kyandeisu

Congrats! And great idea. My own wedding was themed on an mmo where i met my husband. Whole guild showed up n everything. And My older sisters wedding was a mario/legend of zelda theme. If you need help designing invitations and wut not i can help out :) i always love the creativity that goes behind weddings like these as they really do end up memorable.

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Aw that sounds lovely ^^ it would be so cute if my whole FC showed up.. hehe.. but that would be asking way too much XD
And sure, thank you! i am a bit stumped on invites..... i appreciate you wanting to help!

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Originally Posted by Bluevann

Looking forward to seeing you two pulled up by ropes and pulleys with paper wings and attempt to kiss without head-butting each other as you swing towards each other.

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LOL ok, i don't know about the flying kiss... as cool as it was in game... again people!! the wedding will be THEMED!!! Not magical!!.. heheh..

Also, @Wobble, even I think the cake furnishing is a bit... too much..... so big x_x

Just be careful after all your expenditure and planning that....

It doesnt fall on a maintenance day XD

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Originally Posted by Sapphic

Just be careful after all your expenditure and planning that....

It doesnt fall on a maintenance day XD

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this actually made me laugh.. XD

Lol xP that was funny. How are the preparations. It looks like a lot of time and effort. Of course a RL wedding is always, but with a mmo theme it sures sounds like a little extra work. Yet all that doesn't matter if you really want it and have your family, friends support

The good thing is, no one can teleport back to Mor Donuts right after the wedding's over ;)

You have to make little demon boxes for everyone though!

That's a cool idea :) congrats. It's always better to marry in a way both want and not in a way other want cos that what make the life boring and sad. Enjoying it and having fun is what most important :) .. and if some people say "WTF you doing. that is wrong" just say "Why? some marry at walmart."

@OP

Those few years past and you will be more mature, change mind, i suspect you are young couple cause i got same ideas when i was young with my girlfriend :D
Nonetheless that was very nice idea and want to see finally that-kind of weeding, hear about few couples who consider this but never comes true...they change mind or split up :D

Well, looks like I'm not the only one to have this idea in my head. :) Though a lot of details will be changed for mine if me and my boyfriend get married (we met over ff14), I'd still love the idea of a 14 themed wedding and reception...where garleans attack (friends in cosplay) and the whole reception after cake goes full LARP for an hour.

What a creative wedding idea! I hope you guys can make it happen :)

Please be sure to get someone to take video/pics as well so we can see how it turned out! I'd love to be able to do something like this but my fiancee does not play and won't go for it...

GOOD LUCK! :D