Cam & Howard's Vow Renewal PJ -1/12/09 - WP&WH--p.98: TRIP REPORT BEGINS

[keenercam]

OMG!!! We got our planning package by email yesterday!!! :woohoo: :banana: I can't believe we have an appointment for our tasting and our planning session! I was literally in tears at my office looking at the paperwork with our names on it and our locations. It seems so real and yet like a fairy tale dream. :love:

Work is so insane right now and we have weather issues today added a layer of complication to already crisis-level issues at work. UGH!! Haven't even had time to look at all the papers, but I'm excited about doing that this weekend when my friends are here for dress shopping. :grouphug:

[pjstevens]

Yea Cam,

I know how excited you must be. Each step makes it all more real. I'm right up there with you today with this weather... yuck. Either give us a big storm or just blow over. I hate this sleet and ice bit.

Have fun this weekend.

[keenercam]

It's not looking good for this weekend. I am disappointed beyond measure, but would be more concerned for my friends' safety and peace of mind.

I guess I'll see how things (weather) develop over the next 10 hours or so. :sad1:

[Honeibee]

It's not looking good for this weekend. I am disappointed beyond measure, but would be more concerned for my friends' safety and peace of mind.

I guess I'll see how things (weather) develop over the next 10 hours or so. :sad1:

:sad1: I could cry. It's not even slowing down.

[RedDragon]

Cam: I've had so much fun going through your journal, looking at the beautiful dresses you tried on (Howard was right--you make them beautiful), seeing pictures of your rings (which I hadn't noticed before) and generally reliving all the highs, lows, decision points and ideas you've had along the way.

Congrats on getting the planning package yesterday! I am sending lots of PD and WARM nay HOT thoughts that the snow lets up so Judy and Kathy can get there this weekend!!

:hug:

[KeenHo]

Cam did in fact have Judy :hug: :flower3: and Kathy :hug: :flower3: visit her (us) this weekend and she did try on gowns at the Cherry Hill (NJ) Mall. She is swamped with work and will post soon.

[caryndisneydiva]

thanks for the update howard! hope my sis and i can meet you and cam during the 1/2 in jan!

cam, that's who i ordered all of my crinnies/hoops from. angelsbridal is great, they ship SUPER fast!

can't wait to hear about all the dresses you've tried on!

[Kewz1]

That's great news, Howard!

Looking forward to hearing all about it. Give Cam a hug from us! :hug:

Kristen

[Valentine]

I won't give anything away.... but.. suffice it to say.. a good time was had by all :) Howard and Cam are the ultimate hosts!!!

I'll leave the rest to Cam...

But.. I just have to add... Howard.. you are the sweetest!!

Kathy

[KeenHo]

I'm amazed by you.


Every Time Our Eyes Meet,
There Is A Feelin Inside Me
It's Almost More Than I Can Take
Baby When You Touch Me
I Can Feel How Much You Love Me
And It Just Blows Me Away
I've Never Been This Close To Anyone
Or Anything
I Can Hear your Thoughts, I Can See Your Dreams

(Chorus):
I Dunno How You Do What You Do
I'm So In Love With You
It Just Keeps Getting Better
I Wanna Spend The Rest Of My life
With You By My Side
For Ever and Ever
Every Little Thing That You Do
Baby I'm Amazed By You

The Smell Of Your Skin
The Taste of your kiss
The Way You Whisper In The Dark
You're Hair All Around Me
Baby You Surround Me
You Touch Every Place In My Heart
Oh..It Feels Like The First Time, Every Time
I Wanna Spend The Whole Night..In You're Hands

(Chorus):
I Dunno How You Do What You Do
I'm So In Love With You
It Just Keeps Getting Better
I Wanna Spend The Rest Of My life
With You By My Side
For Ever and Ever
Every Little Thing That You Do
Baby I'm Amazed By You

Every Little Thing That You Do
I'm So In Love With You
And It Just Keeps Getting Better
I Wanna Spend The Rest Of My Life
With You By My Side
For Ever And Ever
Every Little Thing That You Do
Every Little Thing That You Do

Baby I'm Amazed By You

:love: :lovestruc :hug:

[Honeibee]

Oh Howard, that is our song! :cloud9:

I mean Charlie and I. Not you and I. ;)

[keenercam]

Work has been so busy and stressful that I haven't had much DIS time! :sad1:

First, I wanted to say what a GREAT time I had trying on dresses with Kathy and Judy. :love: They were so supportive and non-judgmental and honest and I didn't feel self-conscious at all about being undressed in front of them. That is a HUGE deal for me. :eek: Our bridal consultant at the Demetrios Salon at Macy's Cherry Hill was so sweet and helpful and very, very patient. We ended up being there more than 3 hours!!! I don't know how many dresses I considered and how many I tried on but Kathy and Judy think close to 20! Kathy is involved in the theatre so she spent a lot of time under my skirts, straightening and tugging! LOL! Judy helped me maintain modesty, being in charge of the panel you can insert in the back of a dress to cover your skin so you can go out to the pedestal/mirrors. It was SUCH a positive experience that I absolutely intend to buy my gown there.

When all was said and done, we had 4 gowns that we all really liked on me. I have pix of me in them and will email the link if anyone wants to see. Just PM me your email address. :)

After shopping, we had drinks and a great dinner at Bahama Breeze. Then home to Delaware where we worked on crafts with Andrew until almost 1 (well, we wore Judy out a tiny bit earlier than that, which is totally understandable considering she gets up in the wee hours of the morning to take care of her horses and work out -- she is MUCH more diligent than I! :hug: ). Thanks to Kathy's and Judy's creative ideas (none from me!) we figured out how to attach and tie various things and we got all of the personalized tags for the wine stoppers decorated and attached and we attached wishing star tags to most of the pens until we ran out of ribbon. Everything looks wonderful!

Sunday, we accomplished so much,too! A trip to World Market yielded a tall rectangular "flat" glass vase and irridescent flattened glass stones to put in the bottom of it. At Michael's we found wide, wired pink organza ribbon for the vase. My idea is to put the irridescent beads in the bottom and tie a huge pink bow on the wide front of the vase and stand the programs in it for the ceremony. I didn't want to use a basket and thought this might be pretty in a simple way and then functional later (I love the vase so it will be nice to use it at home and remember that it was from the VR ceremony). At Michael's we also found additional gold and pink organza ribbon for the various crafts, save the dates & invitations. :yay: Oh, and I am now the proud owner of 2 mini glue guns AND glue sticks! :laughing:

Here are the two items that were Saturday night's project:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc06b3127cceb5f82abc8ebf00000036100Ibt3DRs2cMT

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc06b3127cceb5f82ac90ffa00000036100Ibt3DRs2cMT
The pens are clear, though the star on this one picks up the color of the cherry coffee table it is sitting on.

This is similar to the vase we found:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/410IwyGgBVL._AA280_.jpg

I can't find a picture of the exact flattened glass beads/stones for in the bottom, but they are like this but irridescent -- I'd love to find some in pink (or perhaps, gold) to mix in and also to "raise" the floor up a bit for the programs to sit on (Michael's didn't have them but I am going to check JoAnn's or ACMoore):
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51OlU5cWqaL._SS500_.jpg

UGH! Work calls. More later!

[caryndisneydiva]

that is SUCH A GOOD IDEA FOR YOUR PROGRAMS! i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pming you my email addy NOW!

[keenercam]

Awww, I hadn't seen Howard's post -- I think we were writing at the same time. What a sweetie! :love: :lovestruc :cloud9:

Caryn -- I am so glad you like the idea! I'd love to "assemble" it now to see what it would look like, but I'd hate to tie the bow and then have it get smashed in packing. Maybe once I get the pink stones I won't be able to resist. I am just not feeling the traditional "basket" thing and then couldn't decide whether to do white or what shade of tan/brown. I LOVE glass, so this seemed like a good fit. And since neither Kathy nor Judy tried to "talk me down" from the idea, I think it might be a good one! :lmao:

[keenercam]

By the way, the pictured rectangular vase is $130!!!! :eek: The one we found was $19.99, less 20%, bringing it down to $15.99. :)

[keenercam]

YAY!!!!! :yay: :banana: I am so excited! I got a call yesterday from my consultant at Demetrios where we were Saturday. They have located my "dream gown" (posted here on page 12) (I couldn't find a single salon within 3 hours that has it) and they are having it sent to them for my March 8 appointment. Once I have tried that on, I will be able to make a decision on whether that is "the one" or whether I will keep looking. BTW, the non-organza gown I posted on page 12 was not at all appealing to me in person. the styling on the skirt looked terrible on me.

Oh, and NO ONE has been of any help in helping me decide between the four I narrowed it down to last weekend. It just goes to show why designers have a gazillion styles! :lmao: The feedback I got was everything from "I LOVE that one on you" to "That one just isn't flattering at all" and I got positive and negative feedback on every single one! :laughing: And the ONE that I thought was the frontrunner? Someone told me last night I'm too short to wear it. Now, I appreciate all the advice and feedback and I LOVE hearing what everyone thinks, but it seems like I may have to head back to the drawing board. ;) Frankly, the process has been so much more fun than I expected that I don't mind at all. So, I'll carve out some time to look for more styles to consider before my March 8 appointment, now that I have some ideas of what my fashion advisors think might look nice. Thank you so much to everyone who helped! :grouphug:

[lpizzuro123]

Love reading your report and I will send you a PM for photos of the dresses. I understand that you want opinions but ultimately it is your decision in the end and pick the one that makes you the happiest and don't look back.

Linda

[keenercam]

Thanks, Linda! It is so hard for me to be objective and I really do appreciate everyone's feedback. It is easy to get wrapped up in the sentimentality of a dress but even looking at the pix now, my opinion changes day to day. One more reason I was so relieved that Kathy and Judy were there and so candid with their opinions. I would NEVER have considered 2 of the styles that I ultimately fell in love with and yet they were the ones who said "Here. Try this!" It's so much fun! Hey, maybe I'll just keep shopping and shopping until I MUST order a dress! :laughing:

[Honeibee]

Hey. Who told you that you were too short??? :mad:

[keenercam]

Hey. Who told you that you were too short??? :mad:

Actually, it was someone who very honestly expressed that they thought dress #2 was designed for someone a couple of inches taller. It really does look that way in the pix, too. LOL!

[DisneyLaura]

Cam - I love the idea for the vase to hold the programs. I can't wait to see them. I also gave you a pm with my email so I can see the pictures too.

[keenercam]

First -- he cc's me on an email he sent to Andrew (DS14):

Sent: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:24 pm
Subject: Idea for the Vow Renewal Ceremony....


Andrew:

What do you think of this for you at the Vow Renewal? It may be hot and this would definitely keep you cool. The chicks dig it, obviously.

http://www.carolynallens.com/for_him/accessories/misc/boys_shorts.htm

Love ya!

Dad

[keenercam]

And here is what it says:

;) gown photos

------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hi, I am excited to see your gown selections. Please send them to me. I am using your DH's email so that it is easier for you to send it since it is in your address book. I know you are very busy at work everyday.

Your DH will not see these, honest.

I want to give you my honest opinion. Good luck with your choices! I can't wait to see what you like.

Hugs & Love,

Disneylover143
__________________

Isn't he adorable?!?!?!!? :love: What a SNEAK!!! :lmao:

[pjstevens]

your hubby is so funny.... :lmao:

[hope1826]

Your DH is hilarious!! :rotfl2: You should send him the pic of the Afghan Hound wearing a gown from my PJ!! :lmao:

[keenercam]

UGH!!! I am stuck at work almost all weekend and when I am not here, I will have to work on taxes. YICK!!!

My bridal consultant called from the salon yesterday to say the "dream gown" had arrived and I could go in anytime I want to try it on. If I do,they'd honor the 15% discount that I'd get at the trunk show next weekend even if I went early. Unfortunately, there is no way I can get there until next weekend. :sad1: And there is no way I want to go alone to try it on. I am really excited that Kathy and my friend Marie (MoH at our wedding and Godmother to our kids) and now Jenn (dear, sweet, DS19 and MoH) are going with me next weekend.

Work is crazy busy and I am beyond fried. I am so glad I am not time-crunched for VR planning because there is no way I could carve out the time to do anything right now.

A couple of other things are done as of this week:
Appointment for Tux selection/fitting: Howard scheduled tux fittings for him and Andrew on 6/27. YAY!!! I think we'll have to keep an eye on Andrew as he continues to grow like a weed and I'd hate for Carolyn Allen's not to bring the right size tux. So, I guess we'll measure his height and arm length at home in June and then again right after Christmas and let CA know if there is any significant growth. Since he'll be in Orlando on Friday before the VR, if there is a fit problem, CA should be able to take care of that on Friday (I've read they can't switch out pieces on the weekend).

Tasting and Planning Session: I'm not sure if I mentioned that our tasting session and our planning session are scheduled for June 26. :yay: We realized that Howard and I won't be in Orlando together for any weekday before January, so Joe (I feel like I have my very own personal miracle worker! :love: ) was amazing in getting us in communication with someone who scheduled all of it for us. The person we have been in touch with is Alix who is an absolute sweetheart and so responsive. I'm not sure if she is a planner or not; it seems we wouldn't have a planner until we sign a contract in May, but maybe she is the person who handles all of the scheduling until a planner takes over. I'm not sure which, but she has been helpful. It is amazing to have that planning packet in hand. Disney thinks of EVERYTHING, don't they? Reading through the materials helped me to consider some issues I hadn't thought of and I've added lots to my planning files. :woohoo:

Room Block -- Joe was able to confirm that our room block is in place. We decided to increase our guarantee to 50 room nights and were able to block 20% more than that or 60 nights. We decided to block only a value and a deluxe hotel. Many of our guests will be staying DVC so we'll have the benefit of their room nights credited against our minimum, but we are now able to be sure that each of our guest families will have the option of POP or WILDERNESS LODGE with no likelihood of our block at one or the other being totally exploited before someone gets to make a reservation. Some of our friends who are DVC owners may even use our blocked rooms for Friday and Saturday night, because DVC point reservations are so high for Fridays and Saturdays.

[lpizzuro123]

She is Meri Williamson's assistant and is really great to work with (both of them are). Good luck with your next dress shopping trip and looking forward to seeing more pictures.

Linda

[keenercam]

Thanks, Linda! I wonder if that means that Meri will be our planner. I have heard really wonderful things about Meri, so that would be fabulous. :goodvibes

[Deesknee]

I just started reading this thread today. I keep feeling wetness running down my cheeks. Tears of joy for you. I logged on to make myself feel better with a disney fix. Boy did I pick the right thread to read. Thank you!!!!

DH & I met as very young children. Then remet as teens & have been married for 25 years now. We were planning a small vr for our 25th, but it was not meant to be. I know they say God doesn't give you more than you can handle. So I will hold on to hope that maybe for our 30th we can plan something like what you are doing.

I love all that you are planning. I love the appreciation you have for you family and friends. I admire your faith & love of your relationships.

I will continue to enjoy your journey. My prayers will be with you that your life is always as blessed as it is today....May all your wishes come true.

[keenercam]

Deesknee -- You are so sweet! :hug: Thank you so much for reading and taking the time to post such a thoughtful, kind note. Congratulations to you and your DH on 25 years. What a lovely story! I hope you get to have your dream event for your 30th anniversary -- how fun to have all this time ahead of you to mentally plan it! (yes, I can find a positive side to EVERYTHING! ;) )

I love sharing all of our planning here; my motives are completely selfish! I am wringing every moment of joy out of this process. And I am really enjoying the feedback and advice and opinions that everyone shares. We really want to share the joy of our love with the people who mean the most to us in our lives; we want this to be a beautiful and FUN party for our friends and family, to thank them for supporting us and for being so important to us. I am hoping that when all is said and done, that will be the message our guests carry away with them. Thank you, again, for posting. I hope you felt better after your "Disney fix"! :goodvibes pixiedust:

[KeenHo]

:cloud9: :lovestruc :hug:

[BayouPrincess]

Cam (and Howard)

I'm so far behind on your PJ, I was just reading the last few pages and I'm dying to see those dresses. It sounds like you've been a busy girl with wedding stuff and work is just getting in the way! :rotfl: I HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS! :rotfl2:

I'm sending you my email so you can send me those dresses to look at. Demetrios dresses are just beautiful. :goodvibes

Everything is moving right along. BTW Howard, I love that song! It always makes me :sad1: just a little! There's a lot of love in that song, it seems to fit you and Cam to a "T"!

[caryndisneydiva]

howard is so funny!!!!!

i think your son would love that outfit, the "chics" would definitely "dig it." :lmao:

[keenercam]

Well, a couple more things are taken care of. Thanks to another Disney bride, I found a bulk candy warehouse that sells Disney candy and lots of other candy. I ordered a 5 lb bag of Disney mints, a 5 lb bag of Disney sweet tarts and found some really cute star lollipops. :goodvibes

Nothing else new to report. The Demetrios trunk show is this weekend and I'll finally get to see the gown I fell in love with a few months ago in a magazine. Can't wait! :yay: I also found some other styles to look at in that line, too.

On the other hand, work has been insanely busy and next weekend is my partner/friend's wedding in Denver. Due to a commitment Howard has, we'll fly out of Philly Saturday night after 6 and leave Denver to come back early Monday afternoon. I am sure I am going to be :sick: and really wiped out after all that air travel and a mid-mountain wedding (not sure if I'll have altitude sickness, since I've practically never been near a mountain), but I wouldn't miss my friend's wedding for the world. :hug:

[pjstevens]

Well, a couple more things are taken care of. Thanks to another Disney bride, I found a bulk candy warehouse that sells Disney candy and lots of other candy. I ordered a 5 lb bag of Disney mints, a 5 lb bag of Disney sweet tarts and found some really cute star lollipops. :goodvibes

Cam,

Can you send me a link (or the name) of that bulk candy warehouse? I am sorry you are booked solid this weekend (I need to finish my taxes too, hopefully this weekend). Can't wait to see pics of you in THE dress!!!

[keenercam]

Cam,

Can you send me a link (or the name) of that bulk candy warehouse? I am sorry you are booked solid this weekend (I need to finish my taxes too, hopefully this weekend). Can't wait to see pics of you in THE dress!!!

Thanks, Patty! And in response to your request, I'm glad to post it here, though I can't attest to their level of service yet, because I only placed the order today: If anyone is interested, it is candywarehouse.com and you can search for DISNEY and all sorts of fun things come up. Or search "star" or "heart", etc.

[keenercam]

So much FUN MAIL!!

The vellum sheets I ordered arrived. I ended up getting 100 sheets total for ~$26, including shipping, and they upgraded me to priority shipping at no extra charge. Thank you so much, Caryn, for the advice on where to order from!!
I ended up doing 50 sheets of cream, 25 of pink and 25 of metallic gold. The vellum is exquisite! I can't wait to work on a mock-up. I haven't figured out yet how to use the pink or gold sheets but they are sooo gorgeous!

We also received a package from DFTW yesterday!! Organ music CD and cake price list & CD!!! WOW!!!! The great thing is that the cake we love is one of the least expensive per person. Even if we have to pay extra to have them modify it to add columns to support the porcelain castle and extra to add colored sugared flowers, it will be well worth it!

Now, Howard and I just have to carve time out to look at everything and start going through the planning materials. Fortunately, our planning session is still more than 3 months away, so it gives us some time to do it in a relaxed fashion. Howard's graduation is 5/31 and Special Olympics Summer Games are the second weekend in June, so we'll start on the planning stuff early in order to get it back to DFTW by early June. :banana:

Oh, and maybe most exciting of all! Tomorrow I will finally see the "dream dress" in person -- I am worried that I will be disappointed. But, I've decided I LOVE 3 of the four finalists from 2 weeks ago, so even if I didn't try on another single dress, I'd have a hard time deciding among those three! :love:

[lpizzuro123]

Papers sound great and I am so looking forward to seeing your dream dress. Please keep us all posted and post pictures.

Thanks,
Linda

[DisneyLaura]

I am so excited for you. DFTW CD how fun. Three months won't be long. I can't wait to see you in the dress too. I also hope you post a picture of the invites with the vellum. I can't wait. Also can I have the name where you got the candy's from too. Thanks.

[Honeibee]

Jealous jealous jealous that I am not going tomorrow.....:guilty:

[keenercam]

I am so excited for you. DFTW CD how fun. Three months won't be long. I can't wait to see you in the dress too. I also hope you post a picture of the invites with the vellum. I can't wait. Also can I have the name where you got the candy's from too. Thanks.

The candy is from candywarehouse.com and the vellum (Did I mention it is GORGEOUS??? ;) Is it possible to be in :love: with paper? :lmao: ) is from paperandmore.com

The invitation pocket folder and inserts will be from cardsandpockets.com

The one thing I am still searching for is the little charms to put on the invitations -- I found them in silver. They are two linked hearts and they are really pretty. I guess they'll work on a pink & cream invitation set-up, but if I were going to use them on anything else where I am using the gold vellum, they'd clash. Since the invitations won't have gold on them at all, I think the silver hearts will be fine. :)

Jealous jealous jealous that I am not going tomorrow.....:guilty:

We'll miss you! :sad1:

[caryndisneydiva]

cam, i'm glad paper and more worked out for you! i'm getting the supplies for lindsays invitations there as well! can't wait to hear about the dream dress, hope the weather cooperates for you this weekend...

[pjstevens]

Your paper sounds so pretty. I can't wait to see a pic of you in your dream dress.

[keenercam]

Thanks, Caryn & Patty!

OMG!! I fell in LOVE :love: :lovestruc with a necklace I saw on the swarovski website. Isn't this incredibly stunning? :faint:

http://www.swarovski.com/is-bin/intershop.static/WFS/SCO-Media-Site/-/-//publicimages/CG/B2C/PROD/240/935427W240.jpg

[WDWFAN9]

Wow! That necklace is amazing! Good luck with your dress shopping! I hope you find the dress of your dreams!

[keenercam]

Well, I found it! I loved it on the hanger, but when I put it on, it was "the one"! And Jenn saw several on me but this one made her cry. She literally got all choked up and said I looked so beautiful. Marie and Kathy were as blown away by the gown as I was. I put a deposit and will go back in May to be measured and to order it. I still can't believe it. :faint:

Oh, and the dream dress was just not the one for me. If I hadn't been blown away by this other one, I might have been disappointed.

[geetey]

Congrats on finding THE ONE, Cam!! Did you take pictures? I know you can't share them on here but I know a lot of us will want to see you. :goodvibes Will the necklace go with the dress?

Congrats again! I am so happy you find one you love!

[Tiger Lily 03]

Well, I found it! I loved it on the hanger, but when I put it on, it was "the one"! And Jenn saw several on me but this one made her cry. She literally got all choked up and said I looked so beautiful. Marie and Kathy were as blown away by the gown as I was. I put a deposit and will go back in May to be measured and to order it. I still can't believe it. :faint:

Oh, and the dream dress was just not the one for me. If I hadn't been blown away by this other one, I might have been disappointed.I am so thrilled to hear that THE dress found you. Thrilled!

What you said about Jenn had me with tears. I love that your baby girl was loving her Mama in it. And I love that you had wonderful friends there with you too.

[DisneyLaura]

The one thing I am still searching for is the little charms to put on the invitations -- I found them in silver. They are two linked hearts and they are really pretty. I guess they'll work on a pink & cream invitation set-up, but if I were going to use them on anything else where I am using the gold vellum, they'd clash. Since the invitations won't have gold on them at all, I think the silver hearts will be fine.

Silver would look lovely with pink and cream.

Well, I found it! I loved it on the hanger, but when I put it on, it was "the one"! And Jenn saw several on me but this one made her cry. She literally got all choked up and said I looked so beautiful. Marie and Kathy were as blown away by the gown as I was. I put a deposit and will go back in May to be measured and to order it. I still can't believe it. :faint:

Oh, and the dream dress was just not the one for me. If I hadn't been blown away by this other one, I might have been disappointed.

So glad you found the dress. I tried on about 5 dresses and the one I wore was the first one I tried on and yes my mom cried when she saw it on me too. That's how I knew it was the one. :)

Laura

[Blueeyes101817]

so glad you found the dress!!!! do you have pics to email this time?

[keenercam]

Thank you so much, everyone, for your encouragement during my quest! ;) It was the same kind of "AHA" moment I had when I first spotted Howard across a room and told Liza I'd be marrying him. :goodvibes <--- Read that as goosebumps! I saw this gown on a hanger and then on me and was so overwhelmed. As my friend Carrie said this morning, it combines so many of the features I'd loved from other gowns -- the right kind of neckline, waistline and skir; not volumes and volumes of crinolines, exquisite detailing, a light but gorgeous train, and needlework that looks like it was done by fairies. I looked at the pictures again this morning and got all trembly, thinking of wearing that for Howard. I can't wait to see his face. (Geez, the man treats me like a princess: when I'm in a flannel nightgown. Can you just imagine his face on the morning of January 12? :love2: ) I now feel like my whole being is yearning toward 5:30 a.m. on 1/12/09. I'm so glad that he wants to wait for that day and that moment to see the dress. Boy, that will take some logistical maneuvering to avoid discussing details and not showing anyone when he is anywhere around. But it will be lots of fun!

By the way, I would LOVE to send links to the on-line photo album with pix, so if I didn't email the link to you last time, please PM me your email address and I'll send you the new link. :grouphug: Thank you so much again, everyone, for your advice and encouragement!

[pjstevens]

Oh, Cam it is absolutely amazing!! You look so beautiful! I can't wait to see pics of Howard seeing you for the first time in it at your vow renewal. Thanks for sharing and bless Jen, she is such a sweet daughter.

[lpizzuro123]

I just checked out the PM you sent with the photos and it is just beautiful. So glad you found "the one".

Linda

[KeenHo]

I can't wait!!! :cloud9: :love: :flower3: :woohoo: :thumbsup2 :hug: :cheer2: :lovestruc :cool1: :goodvibes
... of course it will be like icing on a cake. The real prize is inside. :hug: :love: :cloud9:

[DigitalLove]

I can't wait!!! :cloud9: :love: :flower3: :woohoo: :thumbsup2 :hug: :cheer2: :lovestruc :cool1: :goodvibes
... of course it will be like icing on a cake. The real prize is inside. :hug: :love: :cloud9:

Awwwwwwwwww!!!!

Cam, have you ever thought of renting him out?! You would make an absolute fortune!!!! :laughing:

Psst, I would love to see your dress if you could send me the link :goodvibes

[keenercam]

Awwwwwwwwww!!!!

Cam, have you ever thought of renting him out?! You would make an absolute fortune!!!! :laughing:

Psst, I would love to see your dress if you could send me the link :goodvibes

Hmmmmmmm.... if I thought I'd EVER be done with him, I might consider it in the next century or so, but I plan to do this relationship over and over through all eternity. :lovestruc

Oh, and I'd be thrilled to share the pix! Just PM me your email address. :grouphug: I've been having SO MUCH FUN today gathering all sorts of advice in feedback on the pix! :cloud9:

[Lizby]

Cam, I love your dress!!! You look like a princess: and you are absolutely radiant in it! :goodvibes Your DF is soooooo sweet! I sounds like you two will be very, very happy together. :love:

[keenercam]

Cam, I love your dress!!! You look like a princess: and you are absolutely radiant in it! :goodvibes Your DF is soooooo sweet! I sounds like you two will be very, very happy together. :love:

Thank you, Liz! But I have to 'fess up -- I'm MARRIED!!!! Shhhhh. ... don't tell! :lmao:

Actually, this is for a vow renewal just past our 24th anniversary. Can you believe I'm doing all this for a VR? Funny, if I were divorced and remarrying, I don't think people in the real world would blink at this extravagance, but just because I'm not trading DH in for a different model, some people are thinking the whole full-blown wedding thing is a bit odd. :eek: And YET -- a friend just had a full-blown wedding for her fourth marriage. I think everyone has to live their dream for their special day! :goodvibes Oh, well, the people who love us and who will be sharing our day "get it." As for the others, I may just have to borrow Caryn's hateblockers! :cool:

[newyearsbride]

Thank you, Liz! But I have to 'fess up -- I'm MARRIED!!!! Shhhhh. ... don't tell! :lmao:

Actually, this is for a vow renewal just past our 24th anniversary. Can you believe I'm doing all this for a VR? Funny, if I were divorced and remarrying, I don't think people in the real world would blink at this extravagance, but just because I'm not trading DH in for a different model, some people are thinking the whole full-blown wedding thing is a bit odd. :eek: And YET -- a friend just had a full-blown wedding for her fourth marriage. I think everyone has to live their dream for their special day! :goodvibes Oh, well, the people who love us and who will be sharing our day "get it." As for the others, I may just have to borrow Caryn's hateblockers! :cool:

Whatever... you rock it however you want it! It's wonderful to celebrate such a lasting marriage! I commend you, actually, and you deserve a princess style VR!

[Blueeyes101817]

Beautiful!

[padisneyfour]

congrats on finding yours.... would love to see it.:goodvibes

[pjstevens]

Thank you, Liz! But I have to 'fess up -- I'm MARRIED!!!! Shhhhh. ... don't tell! :lmao:

Actually, this is for a vow renewal just past our 24th anniversary. Can you believe I'm doing all this for a VR? Funny, if I were divorced and remarrying, I don't think people in the real world would blink at this extravagance, but just because I'm not trading DH in for a different model, some people are thinking the whole full-blown wedding thing is a bit odd. :eek: And YET -- a friend just had a full-blown wedding for her fourth marriage. I think everyone has to live their dream for their special day! :goodvibes Oh, well, the people who love us and who will be sharing our day "get it." As for the others, I may just have to borrow Caryn's hateblockers! :cool:

Cam,

I was :lmao: reading that first part (hey, i'm already married)... you are so cute.

I think it's awesome you are getting your fairytale wedding (even if it is a vow renewal)!!! You so deserve it, you were ripped off the first time around. And your hubby is so cute, his little comments!!!

[keenercam]

Thank you, everyone! You guys are the absolute BEST! :grouphug:

So, I worked last night until after 10:30, arrived home around 11 pm (DH had cooked for me so I ate a late dinner -- yum but UGH!), I looked at the mail and guess what arrived??? :woohoo: My Disney Fairy Tale Honeymoons Tote Bag! It was the promotion being offered for signing up for the honeymoon registry. We figured we'll use the registry just for ourselves, to park some funds in that account for honeymoon activities and the tote bag was too cute to miss.
It is quite large and is brown with aqua trim and writing. I am really excited to have a bag large enough for all my planning stuff! I'll try to post a pic tonight if no one else posts one on the forum for everyone to see.

[lpizzuro123]

Yes, I got mine in the mail yesterday also. I just love it and you are so right - all my planning stuff will have to go in there. It will be great when we go down for our meeting in May.

Linda

[lov2b@disney]

Cam, I have to see "the" dress!!:) pm'd you!

i think it's even more special that you still want to marry hour husband again, and the way you talk about him is sooooo sweet, we should all be so lucky to have that kind of love!

For all those that dont understand (and who cares if you do!):cool2::cool2:

[keenercam]

Sandy -- That is so sweet of you. Howard really is one in a million. You know the best thing about our relationship? I think Andrew is growing up KNOWING how to treat the woman he loves with respect and unequivocal love, and I hope he will find someone who is as insanely crazy about him as I am about Howard. And Jenn is growing up seeing what it is like to be adored and respected and to have a true partner in life in every way; hopefully, from me she is learning a few things too. ;) Someday Andrew will be the most loving of husbands and Jenn will hopefully never settle for anyone who doesn't treat her as well and love her the way Howard loves me. What more could we wish for our children as far as finding their life mate, right? :love:

[lov2b@disney]

GORGEOUS CAM!I absolutely love it! The neckline is perfect on you, and the detailing beautiful. you will be a princess for sure!!:goodvibes

[lov2b@disney]

Sandy -- That is so sweet of you. Howard really is one in a million. You know the best thing about our relationship? I think Andrew is growing up KNOWING how to treat the woman he loves with respect and unequivocal love, and I hope he will find someone who is as insanely crazy about him as I am about Howard. And Jenn is growing up seeing what it is like to be adored and respected and to have a true partner in life in every way; hopefully, from me she is learning a few things too. ;) Someday Andrew will be the most loving of husbands and Jenn will hopefully never settle for anyone who doesn't treat her as well and love her the way Howard loves me. What more could we wish for our children as far as finding their life mate, right? :love:

ooooh, you brought tears to my eyes!! you are absolutely right!:flower3:

[FIREFLY01]

Cam,
I Just Sent You A Pm I Can't Wait To See The Dress!
I Really Hope In 24 Yrs I Will Still Be As In Love As I Am Today, You And Your Husband Sound Like A Wonderful Pair! Its Great Knowing The Magic Is Still There!!! I Was Scared If It Fades Away, But You Have Given Me Hope!!!! Congrats To Both Of You Again, For Having A Long Marriage, And Being Able To Re Create A Magical Wedding 24 Yrs Later, I Told My Dh I Want A Vow Renewal Like Yours In 20 Yrs!!!

[FIREFLY01]

OK I JUST SAW THE PICTS, WOW!!!:goodvibes :thumbsup2
THAT DRESS IS STUNNING AND YOU LOOK VERY GOOD IN IT, IT IS SO MAGICAL princess: AND PRINCESS LIKE!:bride:
I DEFINTLY THINK THAT IT WOULD MAKE A BEAUTIFUL CHRISTENING GOWN ONE DAY ALSO!!!
YOU ARE GONNA RE KNOCK THE SOCKS OFF YOUR DH!!::yes::
THE WORK ON THAT DRESS IS UNBELIEVABLE!!!
WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!!!

[Lizby]

Thank you, Liz! But I have to 'fess up -- I'm MARRIED!!!! Shhhhh. ... don't tell! :lmao:


Wow! I should have known that from reading the title of your thread (:rotfl: ), but since I was not being very observant and you looked SO young in the dress pictures, (and sound so very much in love!!!) I naturally assumed you were about to get married. I hope my DF and I are going as strong as you and DH after 24 years! Congratulations! You are an inspiration and you deserve to have the biggest blowout bash you want! :hug: Who cares what other people say??? :lmao:

[lajones81]

LOVE the dress, Cam!! Howard will definitely be blown away! :)

[Minnie]

Cam - Can you please send me the link? I can't wait to see THE dress :goodvibes

[Minnie]

It is soooo clear that you really have found THE dress :cool1:

Not only is it gorgeous and princesslike you are absolutely glowing :goodvibes

[keenercam]

Wow! I should have known that from reading the title of your thread (:rotfl: ), but since I was not being very observant and you looked SO young in the dress pictures, (and sound so very much in love!!!) I naturally assumed you were about to get married. I hope my DF and I are going as strong as you and DH after 24 years! Congratulations! You are an inspiration and you deserve to have the biggest blowout bash you want! :hug: Who cares what other people say??? :lmao:

Thank you, Liz! I especially like this part -- you looked SO young in the dress pictures ;) It's funny, I keep thinking I want to do this VR before I am on the downslide to 50, as Jenn would so sweetly put it! :lmao:

LOVE the dress, Cam!! Howard will definitely be blown away! :)

. . . .Not only is it gorgeous and princesslike you are absolutely glowing :goodvibes

Thank you so much, everyone for the very kind feedback! This has been such an exciting experience! :cutie: And I really don't know what I would do without my DISBoard friends to share it all with! :grouphug:

I meant to post yesterday that the box arrived from the bulk candy warehouse. WOW!!! 5 pounds of Disney mints and 5 pounds of Disney sweet tarts is a LOT of candy!! And the star lollipops we bought are really beautiful because they are clear colors, so they seem kind of sparkly. VERY nice!

I opened an owners' locker account earlier this week and when I head to WDW in May for my 15k/Minnie weekend, I will take a lot of this stuff in an extra suitcase to dump in the locker. It will be that much less to ship or pack in January. I am sure there will be PLENTY of other things to deal with for the January trip (including marathon gear) so anything I can take care of now will make it that much easier later.

I am looking at my ticker which now is at LESS than 10 months and I am just ASTONISHED at how quickly time is flying! :eek:

[lov2b@disney]

ooooh- I'm doing disney sweet tarts too!! :woohoo:

Time sure does fly!!!

[keenercam]

Sandy -- Did you buy them there? The shipping wasn't too bad when I figured it was for ALL of the product we ordered. And taking it down in a suitcase means I won't be paying to ship it a second time. :yay:

[lov2b@disney]

Yes! We are putting them in tins in the welcome bags! i cant even imagine my car! 5 people and a wedding to pack! :eek:

[keenercam]

Yes! We are putting them in tins in the welcome bags! i cant even imagine my car! 5 people and a wedding to pack! :eek:
Ultimately, I am sure I will be wishing that we could drive, but maybe all this pre-planning and storage will make it seem less onerous later. After all, I will have to carry my dress, my laptop (so I can DIS before and after! ;) ) and race gear. Poor Howard! He is going to feel like a packhorse! :rotfl:

[BaBeeCee14]

Hi Cam!

I just sent you a PM, but I just wanted to post on here too - I just saw the pictures of you in your dress, and you look beautiful!! Congratulations on finding your dream dress! ;)

[Gillian]

I would love to see the photos! I'm so excited that you found "The One" to go with your other One, Howard.

[PrincessBride010103]

ooo caaaaaaaam i wanna seeeeeeeeee!! purty pllleeeeease

[keenercam]

Okay, I am going to post the link to my online album of dress pix here, but you guys have to PROMISE not to post any pix from it. ;) I checked with Howard first and he says he absolutely will NOT follow the link. I said, are you sure you won't look? He said he'll be increasingly intrigued until he'll go almost mad, but says it will be worth waiting for. :lmao: Hey, Jenn didn't come by her flair for melodrama JUST from me! He says it won't be easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is. Isn't he cute? :lovestruc

Okay, here is the link:
http://camsgown.shutterfly.com/action/?a=0Ibt3DRs2cMWFz&notag=1

[PrincessBride010103]

cam its beautiful!! and for the record, i think you look much more like tinkerbell than winnie the pooh :flower3:

[lurkyloo]

I love the embroidery on the skirt (I used spoiler mode there for ya!) :thumbsup2

[keenercam]

Oh, Amanda, you are so sweet!! :hug: I LOVE that the dress hides so many winnie the pooh body features. :lmao:
Thank you, Carrie! :goodvibes That is definitely one of my favorite parts of the dress, in case you couldn't tell by the number of pix of that! :lovestruc

[WithDisneySpirit]

It is a gorgeous dress, Cam!! You look so happy in it too :goodvibes Great choice :lovestruc

[sherry]

I also love the dress and you look beautiful in it. Enjoy your journey to your special day!

[DisneyLaura]

That dress is gorgeous. I had a sweetheart neckline too. The detail of the beadwork is aweome. Mine had hearts on the bottom made with pearls. Stunning. You look great.

[OceanGdss]

I love your dress!! the details look a lot like mine :) You look amazing

[newyearsbride]

Yay! Your dress is gorgeous! Omg! I love the embroidery and details, and it looks fantastic on you girl! :cutie:

[shezfrombermuda]

What a beautiful dress! I love all the detailing!

[BayouPrincess]

I don't want to temp Howard to look, but BEAUTIFUL :thumbsup2 He's going to be smiling from ear to ear!

[KeenHo]

I'm like this all the time now.... :dancer:

What'll happen when I see "THE" dress?

I guess we'll have to make sure there are EMT's around in case I :faint:

:lovestruc :hug: :love: :flower3:

[caryndisneydiva]

beautiful! i love it!!!!!!!

howard-i bet you are going to :faint:, she's gorgeous!!!!!!

[KeenHo]

"I Knew I Loved You"

Maybe it's intuition
But some things you just don't question
Like in your eyes
I see my future in an instant
and there it goes
I think I've found my best friend
I know that it might sound more than
a little crazy but I believe

[chorus:]

I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life

There's just no rhyme or reason
only this sense of completion
and in your eyes
I see the missing pieces
I'm searching for
I think I found my way home
I know that it might sound more than
a little crazy but I believe

[repeat chorus]

A thousand angels dance around you
I am complete now that I found you

[repeat chorus to fade]


By: Savage Garden

:lovestruc :cloud9: :love: :hug: :flower3:

[Honeibee]

I'm like this all the time now.... :dancer:

What'll happen when I see "THE" dress?

I guess we'll have to make sure there are EMT's around in case I :faint:

:lovestruc :hug: :love: :flower3:

Oh! :yay: oh! I'll bring the EMTs! I have experience with them, ya know! ;)

:lmao:

P.S. Howard, I've seen the Colorado pictures, of you in a tux...HUBBA HUBBA!!! :love: I hope I can behave in January! Hee hee.

[keenercam]

Thank you, everyone, for being so sweetly complimentary about the dress. I had a scary moment last week when Jenn told me she looked at the pix again and she thought the dress was much prettier in person. I was worried that what she was really saying was that she doesn't like it as much as she thought she did. But I am still in love with it and am really, really hoping that when it fits, I will really love it ON ME, and not just as a gorgeous dress.

Howard - -I love that song, but Josh Groban's "When You Say You Love Me" was running through my head this morning when I was thinking about you as I was getting ready to leave the house. Thinking about how much I HAVE to hear you say that as the last words we share before we part each morning. "Bye, Love you, have a good day." Seems such a small thing, but it means a lot, so Josh Groban may be serenading us for our first song. :lovestruc

Judy -- Yes, he was quite gorgeous in his tux this weekend! :faint: :lovestruc I think that his tux will be perfect with perhaps a pink cummberbund and bow tie, and Andrew doesn't seem to mind the prospect of pink accessories, either. :banana:

I am so swamped at work and now very sick with a headcold. A 54 hour there and back trip to Colorado with lots of time trekking cross-country at a ski resort and spending time in an open-air sled for a 20 minute ride up and down a mountain for a wedding reception will do that to you, I guess. :sick: Still, my partner/dear friend was such a beautiful bride and everything from her welcome bags to the fairwell brunch was perfect! :worship: I learned a lot this weekend about how to take care of guests at a destination wedding. Of course, I am hoping that customized blankets will be entirely unnecessary notwithstanding a January event date! :rolleyes:

[Valentine]

awwwwww... I miss you guys!!! You too JUDY!! :)

[keenercam]

awwwwww... I miss you guys!!! You too JUDY!! :)

Ditto, Kathy!

Every couple of days I realize how little time I have to do everything that has to be done between now and January. I have tried to create a time line but all of my best intentions (for example, "draft first newsletter" by mid-March) are for naught when I can't control my own work schedule. Fortunately, my friend Marie (original MOH and very dear friend and GodMom to our kids) said she'd come and spend one or two weekends with me in June to help with various crafts and some mockups of the invitations and various paper items. Thank goodness that when Kathy and Judy visited in February we got lots of stuff done that I can take down to WDW in May and put in storage. Between now and then I'll try to figure out what else I can take down early to make life easier/less stressful in January.

I did find a tiara on ebay today that I like (I bid on it and am leaving it to fate -- the ones I saw at the Demetrios salon that I like started at $300) and I found earrings for Jenn for the VR that she loves, which I went ahead and ordered. I also purchased some gorgeous swarovski crystals in various shapes last week. My friend Heather's mom is a very talented jewelry artisan and I am thrilled that she is willing to accept a project of creating earrings, a necklace and a bracelet for the dessert party. :cloud9: I figure we will hopefully be doing on Sunday the rehearsal, then the rehearsal dinner, then the WISHES dessert party so I want to find a cute outfit (especially if I can ever lose another 30 pounds!) and wear that gorgeous jewelry for all three events.

So, I guess when put that way, it actually looks as if I am accomplishing something. ;)

I have also been keeping the pix of the dress up on a minimized window in the hopes it will inspire me to stick to my diet instead of stress eating everything in sight. :eek:

[keenercam]

Here are the two tiaras I won on ebay. They were so inexpensive and so different from each other that I thought I'd get both (bid minimum and left it to fate) to see which I like better. I also wanted to have them when I go to order my gown in May so I can see which goes better (I am sure the salon was hoping to sell me the one I tried that was $300 or the one I really liked that was $379 -- that's not going to happen! ;) ). It will also be helpful to have them when I do my hair and makeup trial in September.

What do you think?

Flower:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd01b3127cceb6d47b07b98300000026100Ibt3DRs2cMT

Scroll crystal:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd01b3127cceb6d47b11b99500000026100Ibt3DRs2cMT

[mla1977]

Cam,

Where did you find the first tiara? That one might acutally work for me.

[keenercam]

Cam,

Where did you find the first tiara? That one might acutally work for me.

I am sending you a PM since I'm not sure of the quality or the service yet of the ebay seller.

[Honeibee]

Gosh, Cam, tough call. I like them both! Hmmmm....guess I'd have to see them on.

Yeah, I'm such a big help, aren't I? :lmao:

[keenercam]

Gosh, Cam, tough call. I like them both! Hmmmm....guess I'd have to see them on.

Yeah, I'm such a big help, aren't I? :lmao:

Actually, you are! I am glad to hear you like them both. Howard did, too. :love:

I forgot to post a picture of the earrings I found yesterday for Jenn:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd01b3127cceb6d53f0d99e700000025100Ibt3DRs2cMT

[postesf]

HI Cam! :WAVE:

Both Tiaras are pretty...I'm leaning towards the top one. Maybe the black background makes it "bling" a little more??? :confused3 They are both very nice though!!!

Love the earrings for Jen! I did a combo of red and pink for my wedding. The girls wore red, but the decaorations and all had the combo of colors. Do you have a dress picked out for her yet?

[keenercam]

. . . .
Love the earrings for Jen! I did a combo of red and pink for my wedding. The girls wore red, but the decaorations and all had the combo of colors. Do you have a dress picked out for her yet?

Thanks, Stacie! All I know so far is that Jenn will likely wear some shade of pink. I thought the contrasting stones might be preferable to earrings that are all pink. I can't wait for her to shop for her dress. I am hoping she will want to go when she is done this semester, maybe late May. :banana:

[PrincessBride010103]

"I Knew I Loved You"

Maybe it's intuition
But some things you just don't question
Like in your eyes
I see my future in an instant
and there it goes
I think I've found my best friend
I know that it might sound more than
a little crazy but I believe

[chorus:]

I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life

There's just no rhyme or reason
only this sense of completion
and in your eyes
I see the missing pieces
I'm searching for
I think I found my way home
I know that it might sound more than
a little crazy but I believe

[repeat chorus]

A thousand angels dance around you
I am complete now that I found you

[repeat chorus to fade]


By: Savage Garden

:lovestruc :cloud9: :love: :hug: :flower3:

Totally not trying to kill this song for anyone...especially you howard, but everytime I hear this song I think of my little Prince Eric growin in my belly :) I knew I loved him before I met him!!

[keenercam]

Oh, Amanda, that is such a sweet interpretation of the song! :lovestruc

[BaBeeCee14]

Love both tiaras Cam! Great find :thumbsup2 But if I had to choose one, I'd go with the second one. I think either one would look great on you though.

[shezfrombermuda]

Both tiaras are beautiful. I think the second one looks more princessy but the top one does look like it has more sparkle or "bling" to it!

[2ScottishPrincesses]

Cam these are both beautiful tiaras and either would look gorgeous. If pushed to choose I would say #2 as it's really unusual and regal looking

[pink_tink8i8]

Oh, I love both of your tiara choices! I have a slight preference for the second one because it is more sparkly and more princessy. Every girl should be a princess!

[Kewz1]

Oh Cam! I love the second tiara! It's so princessy. princess: And my "fashionable" DD LOVES Jenn's earrings! :lovestruc

Kristen

[KeenHo]

I love you always forever :flower3: :lovestruc :cloud9:

(verse 1)
Feels like I'm standing in a timeless dream
Of light mists, of pale amber rose
Feels like I'm lost in a deep cloud of heavenly scent
Touching, discovering you

(verse 2)
Those days of warm rain come rushing back to me
Miles of windless summer nights
Secret moments shared within the heat of the afternoon
Out of the stilness, soft spoken words
(say it, say it again)

(chorus)
I love you always forever
Near or far, closer together
Everywhere I will be with you
Everything I will do for you

(chorus)

You've got the most unbelievable blue (BROWN) eyes Ive ever seen
You've got me almost melting away
As we lay there
Under a blue sky with pure white stars
Exotic sweetness, a magical time
(say it, say it again)

(chorus 2x)

(bridge)
Say you'll love and love me forever
Never stop, never whatever
Near and far and always everywhere and every(thing)

(bridge 3x)

(chorus to fade)

By: Donna Lewis


PS: I like the second one best too. I can't wait to see them with THE gown. :faint:

[Pamlur]

I like the second one best; it's very delicate looking and will just be perfect on you with "the" dress. Of course, the decision will have to be when you can actually see them together, but I always have to voice an opinion.

[keenercam]

Here is the necklace I found and wore to a wedding last week. I got a lot of compliments on it, and I think it is really sweet.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd00b3127cceb6dbd2d481ff00000026100Ibt3DRs2cMT

And these are the earrings I won tonight on ebay! (a DISBride's best friend, to quote one of my buddies here! :love: ) It's mostly regular swarovski crystals, but has four that have the aurora borealis coating.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd00b3127cceb6dbd1cfc17d00000025100Ibt3DRs2cMT

What do you think?

[keenercam]

Both tiaras are beautiful. I think the second one looks more princessy but the top one does look like it has more sparkle or "bling" to it!

Cam these are both beautiful tiaras and either would look gorgeous. If pushed to choose I would say #2 as it's really unusual and regal looking

Oh, I love both of your tiara choices! I have a slight preference for the second one because it is more sparkly and more princessy. Every girl should be a princess!

Thanks, everyone! I fell in love with the second one, but the first style looked a bit better when I tried them on at the salon. The second one is more suited to the delicate styling on the skirt of the dress and I am leaning toward it. I may end up taking both when I go to order the dress, so that I can see how each looks with it.

Oh Cam! I love the second tiara! It's so princessy. princess: And my "fashionable" DD LOVES Jenn's earrings! :lovestruc

Kristen

Thanks, Kristen! I sent Jenn the link to the auction before I bid on the earrings and she really liked them. I was so happy that I was able to get them on a buy it now. I thought she might like to take them when she looks at dresses and the various colors. I am hoping she might like to at least look when she is home on spring break the week after next. I know she'll want to wait to order something, though, because she is doing so well with training for the half marathon that she has already lost a significant amount of weight. I am so proud of her for training while keeping up with her classes and all her other commitments! :hug:

I like the second one best; it's very delicate looking and will just be perfect on you with "the" dress. Of course, the decision will have to be when you can actually see them together, but I always have to voice an opinion.

I am so happy that you shared your opinion! Everyone who posts here helps me so much when I am uncertain about various decisions! It makes it so much fun, too! Every step of the way is so exciting! :cutie:

[keenercam]

I meant to comment on the song Howard posted. I want that one for our cake cutting. What do you think? I'd like the DJ to start it when we get up to go to the cake table and then just let it play through.

[Lynn5700]

Cam!!!! Love the second tiara!!!!!!It's made for a princess!!!!

LOVE LOVE the jewellery!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kewz1]

I know she'll want to wait to order something, though, because she is doing so well with training for the half marathon that she has already lost a significant amount of weight. I am so proud of her for training while keeping up with her classes and all her other commitments! :hug:

WTG Jenn!!!!!!!!:banana: :cool1: :thumbsup2 :yay: :dance3: :woohoo: :cheer2: :flower3: :grouphug: :worship:

Kristen

[keenercam]

Howard bought me the most exquisite swarovski necklace today. It is incredible. It sparkles so much, it looks like there must be an electric current flashing lights through it. I absolutely cannot believe he insisted THIS is the necklace I am wearing with my gown. It has every shape crystal I love -- bezel solitaire, teardrop, oval, princess & heart shape! The hearts are just so sweet and gorgeous!
http://www.swarovski.com/is-bin/intershop.static/WFS/SCO-Media-Site/-/-//publicimages/CG/B2C/PROD/240/851812W240.jpg

The picture just cannot do it justice. This necklace is breath-taking. I kept pulling the box out to look at it, first in the restaurant where we ate lunch and later throughout the long car ride home.

[keenercam]

BTW, Lynn -- I LOVE your new siggie pix! You two are so cute together! :cutie: :lovestruc

[Lisella]

Oh, everything is looking just so beautiful! Keep up the good work and try not to worry too much about the timeline...take it in babysteps, one thing at a time. Us ladies drive ourselves crazy and truly have so much to handle. As long as you are attempting to get something done (and not procrastinating) - even if that 'something' happens to be relaxing - its a good thing. And enjoy yourself while your at it!

[padisneyfour]

It looks and sounds beautiful....:goodvibes

[keenercam]

Thanks! I really wish I could get a better picture of it. The little piece in the middle is an extender that drops it a bit lower. :lovestruc

[DisneyLaura]

Cam - the necklace Howard bought you is lovely. It's so beautiful. Nice job Howard :thumbsup2

[keenercam]

Thank you, Laura!

Okay, Howard took some pix of the necklace for you all to see. Here it is:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd02b3127cceb6c9a197b0e900000026100Ibt3DRs2cMT
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd02b3127cceb6c9a18c31c200000026100Ibt3DRs2cMT
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd02b3127cceb6c9a19431da00000026100Ibt3DRs2cMT

[Mousermom]

Dear Cam,
I am a frequent lurker on your TR. I love your story! I would love to have a VR in WDW for our 20th anniversary in 5 years. My DH and I will be going back next year BY OURSELVES to AKL for the first time as we are new DVC members! I'm so excited!!!

DH is considering the VR. Help me talk him into it!!!

I look forward to reading about your VR in the coming months and see what ideas I can steal from you!:lmao:

BTW...your husband is so sweet and thoughtful! I LOVE the "bling-bling!" If you look closely, the oval shaped crystals with the smaller ones on eithier side look like MICKEY HEADS!!!!!

[keenercam]

Dear Cam,
I am a frequent lurker on your TR. I love your story! I would love to have a VR in WDW for our 20th anniversary in 5 years. My DH and I will be going back next year BY OURSELVES to AKL for the first time as we are new DVC members! I'm so excited!!!

DH is considering the VR. Help me talk him into it!!!

I look forward to reading about your VR in the coming months and see what ideas I can steal from you!:lmao:

BTW...your husband is so sweet and thoughtful! I LOVE the "bling-bling!" If you look closely, the oval shaped crystals with the smaller ones on eithier side look like MICKEY HEADS!!!!!

First of all -- WELCOME HOME!! :welcome: Woohoo on the new DVC membership! :woohoo: You are going to be so glad you joined. We have reserved a studio for 5 nights and a 2BR for 4 nights for the four of us and my DMIL and DSIL for the whole wedding weekend, and we could NOT have provided those accommodations without DVC! Enjoy!

Next, enjoy your first trip sans kids! We did this for the first time in 1996 and have made many adults-only trips since then. It is an entirely different and outrageously enjoyable experience, even without the joy of sharing it with kids.

I really hope you can persuade DH to do a VR. It took a lot for me to get past spending money on ourselves, but we are doing it as inexpensively as possible as far as the day and time, but didn't skimp on things that are really important to us like the date and locations and our food and entertainment choices. We have turned it into a huge party for our family and friends and it means SO MUCH more planning it now when I think of making everything special for the people we love.

I am so glad you noticed the "hidden mickeys" -- I did too and pointed them out to Howard, even though the middle stone is oval. I think it is still very close and very sweet! I just LOVE ::MickeyMo

[October Bride]

Howard bought me the most exquisite swarovski necklace today. It is incredible. It sparkles so much, it looks like there must be an electric current flashing lights through it. I absolutely cannot believe he insisted THIS is the necklace I am wearing with my gown. It has every shape crystal I love -- bezel solitaire, teardrop, oval, princess & heart shape! The hearts are just so sweet and gorgeous!
http://www.swarovski.com/is-bin/intershop.static/WFS/SCO-Media-Site/-/-//publicimages/CG/B2C/PROD/240/851812W240.jpg

The picture just cannot do it justice. This necklace is breath-taking. I kept pulling the box out to look at it, first in the restaurant where we ate lunch and later throughout the long car ride home.

wow my DF got me the same necklace for xmas with earings and i have decided to save it for the wedding. I wanted it before but was trying to save on costs (a first for me :rotfl: ) so got another set from swarovski. DF had no idea, bless him he just chose well.
Our DF's have great taste :cloud9:

[keenercam]

wow my DF got me the same necklace for xmas with earings and i have decided to save it for the wedding. I wanted it before but was trying to save on costs (a first for me :rotfl: ) so got another set from swarovski. DF had no idea, bless him he just chose well.
Our DF's have great taste :cloud9:

Wow! Cool! Feel free to use the better pix I posted above if you need any for your planning journal! ;)

[Mousermom]

First of all -- WELCOME HOME!! :welcome: Woohoo on the new DVC membership! :woohoo: You are going to be so glad you joined. We have reserved a studio for 5 nights and a 2BR for 4 nights for the four of us and my DMIL and DSIL for the whole wedding weekend, and we could NOT have provided those accommodations without DVC! Enjoy!

Next, enjoy your first trip sans kids! We did this for the first time in 1996 and have made many adults-only trips since then. It is an entirely different and outrageously enjoyable experience, even without the joy of sharing it with kids.

I really hope you can persuade DH to do a VR. It took a lot for me to get past spending money on ourselves, but we are doing it as inexpensively as possible as far as the day and time, but didn't skimp on things that are really important to us like the date and locations and our food and entertainment choices. We have turned it into a huge party for our family and friends and it means SO MUCH more planning it now when I think of making everything special for the people we love.

I am so glad you noticed the "hidden mickeys" -- I did too and pointed them out to Howard, even though the middle stone is oval. I think it is still very close and very sweet! I just LOVE ::MickeyMo

We are doing 4 night at AKV in...concierge!!!!! Doing it up big after 15 years of (mostly) wedded bliss!:lmao:

DS is NOT happy we are going without him. He needs to get over that real quick! He'll live!:laughing:

Hopefully...I can put the "wifey magic spell" on DH about the VR. We'll see! I'll keep you posted!

Oh Cam...I'm ALWAYS looking out for my main man...Mickey, of course!:love:

[Lisacope]

Good Job Howard!

[Honeibee]

It's stunning, Cam! Just stunning! :love:

OMG this all so exciting! :yay: How many days do we have to wait? I'm anxious already!

[newyearsbride]

GORGEOUS! :faint:

[pink_tink8i8]

WOW! that necklace is FANTASTIC! I'm so excited for you :cheer2:

[postesf]

Hi Cam! :wave:

The necklace Howard bought is gorgeous!!! and I LOVE the earrings!!! I can't wait to see how everything looks together! The dress, necklace, earrings, tiara... OMG... A Princess you will be!

Tell Jen I'm jealous. I'm training for the Minnie and then the 1/2, but I've not lost a lb yet! ugh. Good for her though!!! Way to go Jen! :thumbsup2

Stacie

[Goldeelox9]

I should have kept reading because I just seen your dress. WOW~ It is amazing! It looks like it was made for you! It is perfect!

[keenercam]

Good Job Howard!

It's stunning, Cam! Just stunning! :love:

OMG this all so exciting! :yay: How many days do we have to wait? I'm anxious already!

GORGEOUS! :faint:

WOW! that necklace is FANTASTIC! I'm so excited for you :cheer2:

Hi Cam! :wave:

The necklace Howard bought is gorgeous!!! and I LOVE the earrings!!! I can't wait to see how everything looks together! The dress, necklace, earrings, tiara... OMG... A Princess you will be!

Thank you, everyone! I am so blown away by the necklace. I took it to work today and kept taking the box out to look at it. People in my office were begging me to try it on and show them and I just couldn't bear to "taint" it by trying it on with such ordinary clothes as the suit I wore to court. :rotfl: Actually, I haven't put it on since Howard bought it for me. I am enjoying just looking at it right now. :lovestruc

Tell Jen I'm jealous. I'm training for the Minnie and then the 1/2, but I've not lost a lb yet! ugh. Good for her though!!! Way to go Jen! :thumbsup2

Stacie

Thanks, Stacie! I will tell her. She has been working so hard at eating right and you know how hard that is in a college dorm & cafeteria environment. I am sooooo proud of her! :love:

I should have kept reading because I just seen your dress. WOW~ It is amazing! It looks like it was made for you! It is perfect!

Thank you, Lisa! I LOVE the dress! I keep wanting to go "visit" it, but it is about an hour away! LOL! Do you think the bridal salon would mind me showing up to look at it once a week? :cutie:

[keenercam]

Today was a huge package arrival day. :) Here is what showed up:

swarovski crystals in 2 sizes for a tiny little hidden mickey on our invitations. Thanks to Caryn for the website!

pink glass stones for in the vase that we are using for the programs. These will be mixed with the clear irridescent in the bottom and the programs will stand in the tall rectangular glass vase. I will have to ask our planner whether there is a table in the vestibule of the WP or right inside the doors where we can place the programs, rather than to have someone handing them out.

The second crystal scroll tiara. OMG!! It is incredibly delicate and gorgeous!

The loose swarovski crystals in various shapes that I ordered on ebay from a seller in china. They are in the shapes of stars and hearts and my friend's Mom is going to make my jewelry for our dessert party. :lovestruc

The soundtrack of "Princess Bride" that I have been wanting and finally got around to ordering.

[2ScottishPrincesses]

OMG I bet it felt as though it was Christmas all over again....I'd be on:cloud9: with all those sparkly things:rotfl:

[Swmhc]

Jumping in a little late on the tiara vote, but the second one is the same one I wore ! I really liked it, so of course that is my vote ! I still haven't gotten everything back on my laptop to send you more pictures, but I haven't forgotten. I am hoping to have some "pc time" this weekend.

[keenercam]

Yay, Shelli! I'd love to see the pics of the tiara on. :)

It really did feel like Christmas! :lovestruc

[DisneyLaura]

Can you post pictures?

[Goldeelox9]

Today was a huge package arrival day. :) Here is what showed up:

swarovski crystals in 2 sizes for a tiny little hidden mickey on our invitations. Thanks to Caryn for the website!

pink glass stones for in the vase that we are using for the programs. These will be mixed with the clear irridescent in the bottom and the programs will stand in the tall rectangular glass vase. I will have to ask our planner whether there is a table in the vestibule of the WP or right inside the doors where we can place the programs, rather than to have someone handing them out.

The second crystal scroll tiara. OMG!! It is incredibly delicate and gorgeous!

The loose swarovski crystals in various shapes that I ordered on ebay from a seller in china. They are in the shapes of stars and hearts and my friend's Mom is going to make my jewelry for our dessert party. :lovestruc

The soundtrack of "Princess Bride" that I have been wanting and finally got around to ordering.


Everytime a package comes my DF cringes...LOL I can't help it, I am an ordering fool! YOu got some good stuff today!!

[KeenHo]

A DEFINITE inclusion for the VR....


I can't get enough of your love babe


[spoken]
I've heard people say that
Too much of anything is not good for you, baby
Oh no
But I don't know about that
There's many times that we've loved
We've shared love and made love
It doesn't seem to me like it's enough
There's just not enough of it
There's just not enough
Oh oh, babe

[sung]
My darling, I can't get enough of your love babe
Girl, I don't know, I don't know why
Can't get enough of your love babe
Oh, some things I can't get used to
No matter how I try
Just like the more you give, the more I want
And baby, that's no lie
Oh no, babe

Tell me, what can I say?
What am I gonna do?
How should I feel when everything is you?
What kind of love is this that you're givin' me?
Is it in your kiss or just because you're sweet? :lovestruc

Girl, all I know is every time you're here
I feel the change
Somethin' moves
I scream your name
Look whatcha got me do'in

Darling, I can't get enough of your love babe
Girl, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know why
I can't get enough of your love babe
Oh no, babe

Girl, if I could only make you see
And make you understand
Girl, your love for me is all I need
And more than I can stand
Oh well, babe

How can I explain all the things I feel?
You've given me so much
Girl, you're so unreal
Still I keep loving you
More and more each time
Girl, what am I gonna do
Because you blow my mind

I get the same old feelin' every time you're here
I feel the change
Somethin' moves
I scream your name
Look whatcha got me do'in

Darling, I can't get enough of your love babe
Oh no, babe

[spoken]
Baby, let me take all of my life to find you
But you can believe it's gonna take
the rest of my life to keep you

[sung]
Oh no, babe
My darling, I can't get enough of your love babe
Yeah, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know why
Can't get enough of your love babe
Oh my darling, I can't get enough of your love babe
Oh babe
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know why
I can't get enough of your love babe
Oh babe


By "My Man, the Master of Love": Barry White

[keenercam]

Wow, Howard, honey, the words to that song are HOT! :faint:


Okay, I need advice. I really dont' want to serve alcohol at our reception. Howard and I don't drink at all and there will be some younger people there (though no small children -- the youngest will be 12) and for an event that is ending by 3 or 4 in the afternoon, I just don't feel the need to make alcohol available. In addition nearly all of our guests won't miss alcohol. However, several people have mentioned that they think we need to do a toast of some sort, so perhaps we should do champagne and sparkling cider just for that OR a mimosa. I'd prefer to do some kind of signature drink. I saw a picture in a bridal magazine a while ago that I cannot locate anywhere now. It was a champagne glass with a pink tinted beverage in it and the top rim was coated in pink sugar crystals. I LOVE, LOVE this idea.

Can anyone suggest the following:
1. What type of drink?
2. Should we call it something? (I had never heard of this concept, but apparently brides & grooms are creating signature drinks and naming them. :confused3 )
3. Has anyone seen a picture of something like this that they can post here?

Hoping you guys can help! :grouphug:

[figmentfan814]

First, I'm just catching up and love the necklace from Howard :lovestruc The different shaped crystals on it are so cool. I have become a big Swarovski fan since my wedding.

Also, I loved getting wedding packages, they just never seemed to stop. It was so exciting getting the mail every day. Now, I'm waiting for our dishes that we ordered from Pfaltzgraff. I checked the order status and there are two 26 pound packages coming :scared1:

For the signature drink, I can't respond about the pink beverage, but we did something similar. We don't drink either so we had sparkling cider for the toast, but during our cocktail hour we had a signature beverage. We had a brunch, so our drink was a mixture of passion fruit, orange juice, and guava. So yummy :yay: Disney is great to work with on creating unique beverages.

[lov2b@disney]

We are doing a "pink" signature drink- a "blushing bride" it is champagne based with peach schnapps and grenadine and we are using it during the toast. The children are getting a shirley temple garnished with orange slice and cherries to make a mickey head. other than that we are not having alcohol- we want to make sure everyone lasts all day to get to the DP:rotfl:

[postesf]

Automatically I envisioned the "Create your own wine."

Check this out...I have no idea how much it costs or even if you would be interested...But sounds cool!

This first one looks pretty affordable... You get to make your own label. Pretty cool! They also have a non-alchoholic...

http://www.signaturewines.com/index.php

I've now looked into this one a bit more... (BTW, they have Rose colored white zinfindel...) but this is so cool...I think I may get a few bottles for anniversary presents!


http://tinovino.net/pages/default.asp

http://www.classicwinemakers.com/

I'm sure whatever route you go will be perfect! Reading this PJs makes me want to get married again! This time w/out a broken leg!!! :)

[KeenHo]

:love: :lovestruc :hug: :flower3:

[Lynn5700]

Cam your jewelery is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kewz1]

Hey Cam!

Just checking up/in on you to see how you all are doing. Hugs to the family!

And here's a dancing banana to start your week off ---> :banana: ;) :rotfl:

Kristen

[Kristi1357]

Just catching up with your VR goings-on - everything is so fabulous!

I like the signature drink idea - very cool!

Howard, honey - you are going to absolutely die when you see Cam in THE dress!

[pink_tink8i8]

Wow, Howard, honey, the words to that song are HOT! :faint:


Okay, I need advice. I really dont' want to serve alcohol at our reception. Howard and I don't drink at all and there will be some younger people there (though no small children -- the youngest will be 12) and for an event that is ending by 3 or 4 in the afternoon, I just don't feel the need to make alcohol available. In addition nearly all of our guests won't miss alcohol. However, several people have mentioned that they think we need to do a toast of some sort, so perhaps we should do champagne and sparkling cider just for that OR a mimosa. I'd prefer to do some kind of signature drink. I saw a picture in a bridal magazine a while ago that I cannot locate anywhere now. It was a champagne glass with a pink tinted beverage in it and the top rim was coated in pink sugar crystals. I LOVE, LOVE this idea.

Can anyone suggest the following:
1. What type of drink?
2. Should we call it something? (I had never heard of this concept, but apparently brides & grooms are creating signature drinks and naming them. :confused3 )
3. Has anyone seen a picture of something like this that they can post here?

Hoping you guys can help! :grouphug:



the drink in the champagne glass sounds like a Kir royal. http://www.frenchentree.com/france-normandy-food-drink/images/KirRoyal.jpg

[keenercam]

Sabrina -- that drink looks interesting, but the one I saw looked more like pink lemonade with the edges dipped in pink crystal sugar. Hmmmm. .. . :confused3:

Not much new here. I am really excited about the plan for the vase to hold our programs. We now have the irridescent clear and pink beads to put in the bottom of the rectangular vase and I found some wide pink organza ribbon that is wired to make a nice big fluffy bow. I did a "trial" of it this weekend and was really pleased with how high up the programs will sit with the beads in the bottom and how the vase looks from the front with the glass base, then the beads & the bow tied around the middle. So, the vase & the beads will be packed very securely and taken to Florida for my owners locker if I get there in 4 weekends.

Howard also told me that he wants our guests to toss rose petals for our staged exit. I think he loved the pictures from Carrie (lurkyloo)'s wedding, so hot pink rose petals it will be. It also relieves me of any bubbles-stained clothes stress.

I also saw a hairstyle posted on Liz's planning journal that is exactly what I have been looking for. I didn't expect to find a picture this far in advance of my hair and makeup trial, but it's so great to know I can show Ana something that is exactly what I have in mind.

Hmmmmm. .. what else? ... Oh, I remember! Jenn has decided she wants real flowers and no tussy mussy. I had some pix to show her of possible bouquets and she found one that is exactly the size, shape & style she wants. And then I found another picture that is exactly the color scheme she wants. FUN!

Oh, and I LOVED Sabrina's door hangers, so I added that to my to-do list. I may hit the DIS Creative board and ask someone to come up with a graphic that I can use on that. I think I saw one of Mickey & Minnie in front of the castle in their bride & groom wear.

It feels really good to have a lot of this stuff under control. Suddenly, instead of being 13 months out, we are less than 10 months away! :eek:

[Lizby]

I also saw a hairstyle posted on Liz's planning journal that is exactly what I have been looking for. I didn't expect to find a picture this far in advance of my hair and makeup trial, but it's so great to know I can show Ana something that is exactly what I have in mind.
Yay!!! I am so excited I was able to help you out in some way! You just made my day! :cheer2: You will look beautiful! :bride:

It feels really good to have a lot of this stuff under control. Suddenly, instead of being 13 months out, we are less than 10 months away! :eek:
It goes SO fast, doesn't it??? It seems like just yesterday DF & I were at 10 months and now we are at 3! :scared1:

[keenercam]

Yay!!! I am so excited I was able to help you out in some way! You just made my day! :cheer2: You will look beautiful! :bride:


Oh, Liz, you are so sweet! Thank you again, so much, for posting that pic and not minding me copying you! :goodvibes I bought the Celebrity Styles magazine today, the Weddings edition and couldn't find a single style like it. Apparently "the" style right now is something swept over from the side (straight across the top of your head) and then all the curls and volume starting about 1/3-1/2 way back on top. That style really won't work for me. I was so excited to see the one you posted. Thank you again! :hug:


I forgot to mention that Howard and I found an anniversary band this past weekend that I really liked. It was 5 stones across with rounds on both ends and in the middle and baguets in between. It was set in 18k gold and was gorgeous. Tonight we found another that we liked that was three large rounds in the middle set up a bit and then channel set on either end were 3 little diamonds. Another really pretty one. So, it looks like we won't have to have a band custom made after all, now that we have seen that there are at least those 2 styles that look pretty against mine. I have to say, though, I am tired of salespeople urging me to consider that I will want to wear the band alone and how it looks alone is more important than how it looks with my diamond. I just can't imagine putting my "engagement" ring in a jewelry box or safe. I LOVE it and want to wear it every day, so the band must look nice WITH it.

[WithDisneySpirit]

I know how you feel, Cam! When DH and I married, we just got matching bands. It was just as important to me to find a ring that went well with our bands. I got a three stone diamond ring on our fifth anniversary that looks great with my band that I treasure :goodvibes

[Kewz1]

Cam,

Same here! I actually had all three of my rings soldered together so it's all or nothing for me!

I'm glad you are finding rings you like. You're close to checking one more thing off your list!

Kristen

[lov2b@disney]

Must be a common issue- we just got bands too and the salesperson did say over and over it looks great by itself! Well- that is nice but i plan on wearing both- I thought it was because I have sapphires in my engagement ring and they didnt carry the brand of ring- so anything to make a sale!
We did find a really good match though! :woohoo:

[Hockeychic]

Hi Cam remember me:yay:

I came across your thread while researching for my own VR and I only read through the first page or two but have to say you had me in tears....:hug:

I just want you all to know I have have the amazing opportunity to meet this great lady 3 times due to various WISH events and have met Howard once and I have to say this lady is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside, I can't believe you thought someone wouldn't love you, you have just a presence about you that makes people just feel so wonderful about themselves. You are such a sweet person I hope your VR is everything your original wedding was not....full of joy and everything you and Howard want and that you are surrounded by people you love and who love you!!!!!

You have overcome so many obsticles in your life you deserve forever happiness!!!!!

:hug: :hug: Kim

[jeanneg]

You said that beautifully, Kim.....I also know Cam via WISH events and I couldn't agree more. She is truly a very special lady! :flower3:

[Pamlur]

I can't wait to see more stuff; don't forget to keep me on your mailing list, Cam!

[keenercam]

Oh, my goodness. Kim and Jeanne -- You two made me cry. Really, really happy tears, though. It was so sweet of each of you to post such nice things. I am so happy, Kim and Jeanne, if I helped you both to feel welcome and comfortable at the WISH events. That is what our team is all about, though, unequivocal, endless encouragement and support and friendship. You are both so much at the heart of the WISH team and I am so privileged to call you both my friends. :grouphug:

[Hockeychic]

I am so proud of being a WISH team member mostly because off all the wonderful friends I have met through various events that I would have never gotten to meet otherwise, it is a very special team!!!

Cam I wish you nothing but happiness in your life.:hug:

Kim

[Lisacope]

Hey Cam -

My hubby bought me an anniversary ring which we plan on incorporating into the ceremony. I already wear my engagement ring and wedding band on my left hand. I am planning on putting my engagement ring and wedding band in a safe place and having DH put the ring on my left hand for the ceremony and then wearing the new ring on my right hand and my two original rings on my left hand - are you going to wear all three rings on your left hand?

[keenercam]

Thank you so much, Kim! I really appreciate the wonderful good WISHes! :hug:

Lisa -- I love your idea of how you'll wear your rings.
I haven't figured out yet exactly what to do for our VR day as far as jewelry. For our tenth anniversary we exchanged my engagement ring and a "wrap" toward a band that has 3 rows of stones -- 11 tiny baguettes set across the band as the middle row and a row of tiny rounds on either side of that. It is really beautiful and I wear it on my right hand now because for our 18th anniversary Howard bought me this GORGEOUS "engagement" ring that we designed based on something we saw in 1991:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc39b3127cceb50c98d7182800000026100Ibt3DRs2cMT
So, now the quest is for a band that will look pretty with that on my left hand. I haven't figured out yet whether I'll move the engagement ring to my right hand for the VR so that Howard can put the band on my left hand during the ceremony. The thing is that I'd want to put the engagement ring right back on my left hand once the band is there, but I won't want my right hand to be bare the rest of the day. I may give my baguette band to a friend to hold for me during the ceremony and give back to me to put on when I switch the engagement ring back. I think I am making this much more complicated than it has to be. :rotfl:

[Kewz1]

Cam,

Just want you to know that I would be more than willing to wear a diamond ring for you during the ceremony. It would be difficult but in the name of friendship I could make the sacrifice.

;)

Kristen

[keenercam]

Cam,

Just want you to know that I would be more than willing to wear a diamond ring for you during the ceremony. It would be difficult but in the name of friendship I could make the sacrifice.

;)

Kristen

Thank you so much, Kristen!! You are so sweet and generous! I'll have to add a skein of yarn to my packing list, though, so we can wrap the back and it won't fall off your long, thin fingers! ;)

[keenercam]

I should have mentioned that I got so many things done last night for the welcome bags/boxes. :banana: It was SOOOO much fun. Howard was studying in the office, so I sat in there working on things and getting his input on everything and I think he had almost as much fun as I did. I get to cross the following things off my to-do list:

1. labels for bear necessities bag (I used Pooh, though, and Andrew thinks I should have used Baloo, so there is a bit of dilemma there to be addressed. I started a thread looking for advice on this.)

2. labels for the gum packs (I used a cute eeyore clipart, since he is Jenn's favorite, and he seemed perfect for the "don't be sad" line. :) ) Andrew put the labels on the gum for me.

3. tags for the candle/match chinese food takeaway boxes -- I figured a way to use the mickey punch as the hole that the tag hangs from, but had to untie the cord on the chinese take-out container to hang the tag from that little bit of cord and then put the cord back through and re-tie. It was almost therapeutic. :laughing: The clipart for the tags is lumiere. These took a lot of time to make, so having them all done is fun! I cut the index cards for the tag using my new paper cutter; mickey-hole punched the tags; did the greeting for the tag on labels and separate labels with lumiere; cut the labels & put them on the tags; untied the cord handle to attach the tag; put tissue paper, votive & matchbook in the boxes, and closed them up. They look so pretty all packed and ready to go to Orlando (hopefully into the Owner's Locker, if I get down there for the Minnie 15k).

4. Sorted everything for the bear necessities bags, so that they'll be ready to pack when the sewing kits arrive (the first ones were missing the graphic).

Whew!! What a great way to spend a Friday night after a really stressful work week. :cloud9: Jenn & I were supposed to go to David's to look at styles/colors for her dress last night, but I was at work too late and exhausted. So, she got to spend one of the last nights of her spring break with her brother and then with some friends and then with her furbaby, and I got all this done. :thumbsup2

[Lisella]

Hey Cam,

Wow! I am so impressed with the progress you are making. Way to go girl! And I am so happy that you are enjoying all of it - now that is an inspiration. And look at your ticker just ticking away - :yay:

:goodvibes

[keenercam]

Hey Cam,

Wow! I am so impressed with the progress you are making. Way to go girl! And I am so happy that you are enjoying all of it - now that is an inspiration. And look at your ticker just ticking away - :yay:

:goodvibes

Thank you so much, Lisella! I am hoping that come May 12 (just 5 weeks away!), we'll be busy creating the save the dates, etc. after the contract is signed. So, I thought it would be fun to do all this ahead of time. :goodvibes I didn't want to have to drop anything off my to-do list because of a time crunch later, and a lot of these projects can now go into storage in Orlando, so it is all good! :cutie:

[RedDragon]

Hi Cam! :wave:

Sounds like things are shaping up quite well. I love following along. Have decided on flowers for Jenn? What does her dress look like? Did you pick it out yet?

You'll have to tell us what the different bags are for. They sound like such fun!!

Can't wait to read the next installment.

[keenercam]

Thank you, Martha! Jenn and I went to David's today and she found 3 styles that looked really nice on her. So we are very reassured that when it is time for her to order her dress, she'll find something we love. She's so sweet. One dress was pretty dazzling and she said "No,Mom, it's your special day and I don't want to outshine the bride." She was so adorable and sweet when she said it. She really didn't want this really pretty dress with beading and sequining because a Maid of Honor's dress should be a little "less". Gosh, I love my daughter! :cloud9:

We found the last couple of items that I wanted for the guest bags, so I should be able to finalize those this week and pack them. :banana:

My next major project is our first newsletter with save the date information to supplement what Disney will send. I also have compiled the addresses to hand over to DFTW. :woohoo: 1 month and 5 days!

[Kewz1]

Thank you so much, Kristen!! You are so sweet and generous! I'll have to add a skein of yarn to my packing list, though, so we can wrap the back and it won't fall off your long, thin fingers! ;)

Have you seen the size of my knuckles?? No long thin fingers for me! :rotfl:

I'm glad to hear you've found some dresses for Jenn. You are really getting things done. I am sooo impressed!! :woohoo:

Kristen

[RedDragon]

Jenn is such a sweetheart!! Of course you raised her well...and she takes after her parents! Can't wait to see the choice she makes.

[keenercam]

I worked on our first newsletter last night. It is impossible to finalize anything until the contracts are signed. It is also a bit puzzling to figure out what information people need at this early stage. Here are the pieces of information I included and why:
Location of VR-related events:
I told people that the dessert party and the vow renewal will be at the Grand Floridian. I will clarify that for Sunday night, people can take a resort bus to any park and then monorail to GF for the dessert party. I also want people to know the time (up in the air until the fireworks schedule is available) so that no one makes a Sunday dinner ADR in July that conflicts with the dessert party.

Blocked rooms (locations & rates):
Many of our guests are DVC but may want to use our room block for the high-point Friday and Saturday nights, so I want them to know about the rates. I've also advised that we are providing transportation to the VR only from our blocked resorts

Our itinerary:I am hoping that if people know we will be in Orlando on Thursday and partying at Pleasure Island, we may have more company. :grouphug: I also thought it was important to make clear that we will be tied up with the 5k, half-marathon and marathon at various times over the weekend. I also wanted them to know what time the reception is over on Monday in case anyone needs to book a flight home that evening.

I reminded people they'll have the opportunity to buy reduced rate park tickets later and that we will provide that information for them as soon as it is available.

Okay, so what else?

[pjstevens]

Hey Cam,

Missed you this am. Your newsletter sounds like it will be awesome. I so wish we had others joining us for our vow renewal. Hope to see you tomorrow at the y. have a great day.

[keenercam]

Hey Cam,

Missed you this am. Your newsletter sounds like it will be awesome. I so wish we had others joining us for our vow renewal. Hope to see you tomorrow at the y. have a great day.

Thanks, Patty! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow, though I'll be scrambling out of the gym to shower and dress for an early morning hearing. :eek: However, if I DON'T work out, no one will be able to deal with my edginess. ;)

Once I get more details on the newsletters ironed out, I am going to post them here and look for some input. I apologize in advance for the kazillion questions I'll have. :rotfl2:

Not much else new. It hit me this morning at a weight watchers meeting that I have to go get measured for my gown in about 6 weeks. :eek: I really need to get myself in gear on this whole "buff bride" effort. :lmao:

[keenercam]

After looking at so many different style magazines and websites, I've decided I really love a hairstyle Liz posted in her journal. What do you all think of this style?
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da30b3127cceb72a59ed4dce00000016100Ibt3DRs2cMT

I don't have that much hair, though I am growing it out. But this is exactly the soft, romantic look I am going for, and I think it will soften my round face, and by having some height on top with the tiara there, will elongate my face a bit.
What do you all think?

[Lizby]

Well I think that is a simply gorgeous hairstyle!...I might even have to use it myself! :rotfl: But really, I think you will look lovely with your hair styled like that! :bride: Are you doing a hair trial before the wedding?

[keenercam]

Well I think that is a simply gorgeous hairstyle!...I might even have to use it myself! :rotfl: But really, I think you will look lovely with your hair styled like that! :bride: Are you doing a hair trial before the wedding?


Yes, Liz, my dear (and thank you so MUCH for finding and posting that style! :hug: )! I am doing a weekend in Disney with my friend in September and I've scheduled a hair and makeup trial with Ana from Beaute Speciale (sp?) for that weekend. I am really excited to have the opportunity to do it and I was so lucky she was available for that date. :yay:

[pink_tink8i8]

After looking at so many different style magazines and websites, I've decided I really love a hairstyle Liz posted in her journal. What do you all think of this style?
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da30b3127cceb72a59ed4dce00000016100Ibt3DRs2cMT

I don't have that much hair, though I am growing it out. But this is exactly the soft, romantic look I am going for, and I think it will soften my round face, and by haing some height on top with the tiara there, will elongate my face a bit.
What do you all think?

Oh Cam, that is just absolutely gorgeous! You have to do that!!!
Woohoo!!!! I'm so glad that you used pooh for your "bear necessities" I can't believe how much you have done. That's so awesome

[DisneyLaura]

I love it.

[MickeyAnne]

I think that hair style is beautiful and definitely romantic! I am sure it will look awesome on you!

[keenercam]

Thank you so much, ladies! :hug:


So, I have to share my DH's latest romantic blow-me-away :faint: gesture! Thanks to Lynne, I took a look at the customizedgirl website for personalized tee shirts. When I decided I wanted to order one, I told Howard about the website. Next thing I know, he's designed a shirt that he wants and it was ordered last night. Here is what he put on it:
FRONT:
The
Honeymoon
Never
Ended

BACK:
Cam's Prince
Marrying her once
was not enough.
12-22-84 and 1-12-09

He literally brought me to tears when he came up with the text. Isn't he the absolute best? :lovestruc He spoils me rotten with his endless devotion.

[shezfrombermuda]

The hairstyle is beautiful and romantic. Really pretty! As for your husband........wow! He is the absolute best! How sweet to come up with those words and want to order a t-shirt.

[Lizby]

Awwwwww Cam, your DH is the absolute SWEETEST! :lovestruc You are so very lucky to be with someone who loves you so much and goes out of his way to show it after many happy years of marriage!

[keenercam]

The hairstyle is beautiful and romantic. Really pretty! As for your husband........wow! He is the absolute best! How sweet to come up with those words and want to order a t-shirt.


Yes, can you imagine if he'd come up with something like "Been there. Done that." ? Or "Re-shackled"? :lmao: I am so, so blessed.

[BayouPrincess]

Cam,
That hairstyle is absolutely beautiful. Very soft and romantic, but also very elegant. YOu are not going to feel like a princess, you'll feel like the queen (the good kind :rotfl: )

Howard,
You are just the sweetest! Love the t-shirt.

Ya'll are so far ahead of me it's not even funny! I have my invitations, but I haven't started assembling them yet. I have stuff for welcome bags, but I'm not near as far along as you are. I'd better get busy! :rotfl2:

Keep writing Cam, I love your plans (even if I agree with Andrew about the Bare Necessities bags..unless of course you spell it Bear Necessities):lmao: Pictures! I want pictures!

[keenercam]

Oh, an update on the "Bear Necessities" bags. I caved and went with a really cute graphic of Mowgli & Baloo hugging and it says "Bear Necessities Courtesy of _____". So, those labels are printed and I am just waiting for the mini sewing kits to come in and I can stuff the bags. I've decided I'll feel much better if I put the sunscreen & purell in a little ziploc bag together before putting them into the Bear Necessities bag. Since they'll be in storage for about 8 months, I don't want to take any chances at all on leakage.

My latest dilemma is what to put on the labels on the back of the dessert party favors. We are proceeding on the assumption that we'll be hosting a dessert party on 1-11 to watch WISHES fireworks. So, we have the clear plastic star pens with the tag attached with organza ribbon. The front of the tag says "Wishes Do Come True" but I was trying to come up with something clever for the back. Once I finalize those labels, those will be packed up for storage as well. :yay:

[jeanneg]

Thank you so much, ladies! :hug:


So, I have to share my DH's latest romantic blow-me-away :faint: gesture! Thanks to Lynne, I took a look at the customizedgirl website for personalized tee shirts. When I decided I wanted to order one, I told Howard about the website. Next thing I know, he's designed a shirt that he wants and it was ordered last night. Here is what he put on it:
FRONT:
The
Honeymoon
Never
Ended

BACK:
Cam's Prince
Marrying her once
was not enough.
12-22-84 and 1-12-09

He literally brought me to tears when he came up with the text. Isn't he the absolute best? :lovestruc He spoils me rotten with his endless devotion.


Oh Cam, that is so sweet of him! (Psssst, is there any way I can sign up my own husband to take some lessons with him? :rolleyes1 )

[WDWFAN9]

Cam, I love the hair. It's perfect!

[keenercam]

Thank you, Jeanne & Pat!
So, let's see. What's new?
Oh, I was a "hostage" to my remote email server last night because of an issue brewing on one of my cases, so while I was stuck in front of a computer, I split the screen and worked on the DP favor labels. Howard chose the saying for the back, I did all the labels, affixed them, finished up the remaining pens & got them all packed. YAY!!!

Tonight, I should be able to check and pack another significant item for the welcome bag, so that can also go into storage. I am keeping one of every item from the welcome bag at home, so that I can figure out what the welcome bag or box will be, based on what it has to hold.

So, progress is being made on the stuff that can be done even before we sign our contract,which is hopefully 4 weeks from today. :woohoo:

[postesf]

Cam. Hey girl! You have gotten much accomplished since my last visit!!! I know everything will turn out perfect!

I just love that hair style! It will be gorgeous!

And Howard's t-shirt...awww :lovestruc How sweet!!!

It seems everything is coming along great!!! Yay!

Stacie

[figmentfan814]

Oh, an update on the "Bear Necessities" bags. I caved and went with a really cute graphic of Mowgli & Baloo hugging and it says "Bear Necessities Courtesy of _____". So, those labels are printed and I am just waiting for the mini sewing kits to come in and I can stuff the bags. I've decided I'll feel much better if I put the sunscreen & purell in a little ziploc bag together before putting them into the Bear Necessities bag. Since they'll be in storage for about 8 months, I don't want to take any chances at all on leakage.

My latest dilemma is what to put on the labels on the back of the dessert party favors. We are proceeding on the assumption that we'll be hosting a dessert party on 1-11 to watch WISHES fireworks. So, we have the clear plastic star pens with the tag attached with organza ribbon. The front of the tag says "Wishes Do Come True" but I was trying to come up with something clever for the back. Once I finalize those labels, those will be packed up for storage as well. :yay:


You won't be disappointed with the bare necessities kits, our guests loved them and people were using stuff out of them all week :thumbsup2 What image did you use of Mowgli?

The dessert party favors sound really cute. We ended up having glow necklaces and bracelets, which the kids really loved.

Howard is such a great guy, it sounds like he is so sweet to you :flower3:

[DisneyLaura]

So, I have to share my DH's latest romantic blow-me-away :faint: gesture! Thanks to Lynne, I took a look at the customizedgirl website for personalized tee shirts. When I decided I wanted to order one, I told Howard about the website. Next thing I know, he's designed a shirt that he wants and it was ordered last night. Here is what he put on it:
FRONT:
The
Honeymoon
Never
Ended

BACK:
Cam's Prince
Marrying her once
was not enough.
12-22-84 and 1-12-09

He literally brought me to tears when he came up with the text. Isn't he the absolute best? :lovestruc He spoils me rotten with his endless devotion.

He is suck a sweetie. Oh and sign my DH for lessons from him too.

Oh, an update on the "Bear Necessities" bags. I caved and went with a really cute graphic of Mowgli & Baloo hugging and it says "Bear Necessities Courtesy of _____". So, those labels are printed and I am just waiting for the mini sewing kits to come in and I can stuff the bags. I've decided I'll feel much better if I put the sunscreen & purell in a little ziploc bag together before putting them into the Bear Necessities bag. Since they'll be in storage for about 8 months, I don't want to take any chances at all on leakage.

My latest dilemma is what to put on the labels on the back of the dessert party favors. We are proceeding on the assumption that we'll be hosting a dessert party on 1-11 to watch WISHES fireworks. So, we have the clear plastic star pens with the tag attached with organza ribbon. The front of the tag says "Wishes Do Come True" but I was trying to come up with something clever for the back. Once I finalize those labels, those will be packed up for storage as well. :yay:

Where did you find the graphics for the Bear Necessities labels.

[keenercam]

Cam. Hey girl! You have gotten much accomplished since my last visit!!! I know everything will turn out perfect!


Thank you, sweetie! I have a feeling that come September or October, I will want to focus on training for the half marathon and will be grateful for every one of these things I get done ahead of time.

What image did you use of Mowgli?


Where did you find the graphics for the Bear Necessities labels.

I did a google search for free disney clipart and found disneyclips.com where you can search for images by movie or character. The image I used (which isn't showing up well enough when converted to a jpeg to load on shutterfly) has Baloo leaning back with Mowgli hugging him. It is really sweet. :hug:

Two of the other pieces that are done are:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da24b3127cceb715d6fc071800000026100Ibt3DRs2cMT The candles & matches are actually in the little box with some tissue paper.

And here are the gum packs:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da24b3127cceb715d6f6071200000026100Ibt3DRs2cMT

Thank you, everyone, for your kind words about Howard. He has always been sweet to me, from the moment we met. I am so grateful that in the past 25+ years, he hasn't gotten out of the habit of spoiling me rotten with his love and attention. :cloud9:

[pjstevens]

Cam,

Your items are so cute. I am so excited to be working out with you each day. Thanks for the motivation!!!

[DisneyLaura]

Ok Cam I'm kind of not a computer girl so let me ask you some questions. When you find the image you want you save it to Shutterfly or somewhere else and then Shutterfly and then what do you next. Where do you print if from? Can you PM step by step if that's easier than posting here. Thanks.

[keenercam]

Thank you, Patty! Hey, I was telling everyone at my WISH journal how awesome it is to have you as my workout partner. THank you again, sweetie! :hug: :cool1:

Ok Cam I'm kind of not a computer girl so let me ask you some questions. When you find the image you want you save it to Shutterfly or somewhere else and then Shutterfly and then what do you next. Where do you print if from? Can you PM step by step if that's easier than posting here. Thanks.

Laura -- First of all, congrats on the 4 pound weight loss!! :thumbsup2
As for posting images, I'd be glad to help (after all, many DISers have helped me over the years with these questions).
1. save your image to a photo website like shutterfly or photobucket. (If the image is one you have found elsewhere, you will need to save it to your computer first in order to have it available to upload to shutterfly. The way you do that is to right click on the image whereever you find it on the internet and say "save as" and save it to your desktop. Then you can upload it to shutterfly, etc. from your computer).
2. Once it is in shutterfly, click on it to open it on your screen, then right click and click on properties. Highlight the code at properties. (It is the properties code that directs the DIS boards where to find the image in your shutterfly album)
3. come back to the DIS and insert the following code where you are drafting your post and insert the address you picked up at properties between those two bracketed image codes. That tells the DIS to insert the image from that location in your shutterfly album. You can preview your post to make sure it shows up. I've tried using the little mountain icon above the post drafting block but for some reason sometimes I end up with two of the "http" prefixes and the image doesn't show up.

I am sure that was clear as mud, but let me know how you fare. If my directions are indecipherable, the posters on the technical board are MUCH better than I at explaining this stuff! :thumbsup2

[pink_tink8i8]

Thank you, sweetie! I have a feeling that come September or October, I will want to focus on training for the half marathon and will be grateful for every one of these things I get done ahead of time.





I did a google search for free disney clipart and found disneyclips.com where you can search for images by movie or character. The image I used (which isn't showing up well enough when converted to a jpeg to load on shutterfly) has Baloo leaning back with Mowgli hugging him. It is really sweet. :hug:

Two of the other pieces that are done are:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da24b3127cceb715d6fc071800000026100Ibt3DRs2cMT The candles & matches are actually in the little box with some tissue paper.

And here are the gum packs:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da24b3127cceb715d6f6071200000026100Ibt3DRs2cMT

Thank you, everyone, for your kind words about Howard. He has always been sweet to me, from the moment we met. I am so grateful that in the past 25+ years, he hasn't gotten out of the habit of spoiling me rotten with his love and attention. :cloud9:

OMG Cam....I love the candle and match boxes! what a great idea :lovestruc They look so great. hahahaha and you added lumiere, so fun!

[keenercam]

Thank you, Sabrina! I found the glitter chinese food takeout containers on a fabulous post-valentine's day sale at Oriental Trading, along with some fun chocolates. The containers came in pink & red & we used both colors. I am not worried about sticking to our theme colors for the welcome bag items.

Well, I am feeling pretty pleased with myself this morning. :rotfl: I had an idea a while ago about what I wanted to use for welcome bags (after realizing the gable boxes might not work since I wanted to put at least 1 1liter bottle of water in each, and maybe more.) I thought it would be fabulous to put everything in a bag that our guests could use for the park. Today, in the footlocker outlet, I found gym sacks (the kind with strings you can pull tight to wear on your back or over your shoulder) and they were 60% off. Then I had my entertainment discount for 15% off my total order, and now we are the soon to be happy owners of very functional sport sacks for each of our welcome bags. :woohoo: That is a HUGE load off my mind!!! :yay:

[pjstevens]

Well, I am feeling pretty pleased with myself this morning. :rotfl: I had an idea a while ago about what I wanted to use for welcome bags (after realizing the gable boxes might not work since I wanted to put at least 1 1liter bottle of water in each, and maybe more.) I thought it would be fabulous to put everything in a bag that our guests could use for the park. Today, in the footlocker outlet, I found gym sacks (the kind with strings you can pull tight to wear on your back or over your shoulder) and they were 60% off. Then I had my entertainment discount for 15% off my total order, and now we are the soon to be happy owners of very functional sport sacks for each of our welcome bags. :woohoo: That is a HUGE load off my mind!!! :yay:

Cam,

Thanks for sharing the footlocker bags, I love them. I just ordered two for Aubre and myself and am so excited. Hey, hows that newsletter coming along? Forgot to ask you when I saw you this am. Well don't work too hard today.

Hugs
Patty

[keenercam]

Cam,

Thanks for sharing the footlocker bags, I love them. I just ordered two for Aubre and myself and am so excited. Hey, hows that newsletter coming along? Forgot to ask you when I saw you this am. Well don't work too hard today.

Hugs
Patty

Patty -- So glad you got in on that great price! :woohoo:

I haven't added anything more to the newsletters yet, but I found some cute graphics and pics from our two resorts that I am going to add. I thought it would be great to provide a link to websites where guests can find out all about Wilderness Lodge and POP Century early on before they make a reservation. There are a lot of parts of the newsletter I can do before we have a contract, but some of it I am almost afraid of "jinxing". ;) Thanks to Vanessa, I have a great template for the newsletter and some cute pix. I will also start working on water bottle labels soon. I bought full sheet labels to print them on (landscape orientation to get it to go around the bottle), but am concerned about ink coming off on sweaty hands. Then, I started wondering if clear packing tape is wide enough to put over the label, and then I started thinking maybe I should buy those waterproof labels that someone was talking about on here. Geez, Okay, I'll work on the word template for the water bottles but will have to figure out later what to print them on. :rotfl2:

Today I was looking for jewel bouquet initials and am thinking ebay may be the best source. Does anyone else have any suggestions?

[keenercam]

I just got awesome news -- cross-posted from the Minnie thread cause I KNEW you guys would care! ;)

OMG!! I just got word. I AM GOING TO MINNIE WEEKEND!!!! :banana: :yay: :cool1:
I just can't imagine missing an opportunity to be with my WISH teammates. I have been so SAD!!! :sad1:
My trial has been postponed!! :woohoo:
I'm so excited!!!! :grouphug:

[pjstevens]

I just got awesome news -- cross-posted from the Minnie thread cause I KNEW you guys would care! ;)

OMG!! I just got word. I AM GOING TO MINNIE WEEKEND!!!! :banana: :yay: :cool1:
I just can't imagine missing an opportunity to be with my WISH teammates. I have been so SAD!!! :sad1:
My trial has been postponed!! :woohoo:
I'm so excited!!!! :grouphug:


Cam,

I am so excited for you. I know how much you wanted to be able to go. I'm jealous you'll be at Disney in just a few weeks!! Let me know how you make out tomorrow at WW.

Hugs
Patty

[keenercam]

Cam,

I am so excited for you. I know how much you wanted to be able to go. I'm jealous you'll be at Disney in just a few weeks!! Let me know how you make out tomorrow at WW.

Hugs
Patty

Thanks, Patty! I was actually going to tell you in person since you weren't near enough today to hear me shrieking in glee! :rotfl: I am so glad you are here now! :hug: Oh, and by the way, I can't meet you at the gym on May 2 or May 5. Sorry, sweetie! :cutie:

[DisneyLaura]

Laura -- First of all, congrats on the 4 pound weight loss!!

Thank you. It sure is hard work. Also thank you the posting picture thing but I really wanted to know how you got the pictures on the gum labels. You said something about putting them in shutterfly and then on labels. I'm sorry that you had to post that explanation because I do know who to post pictures in a post but thanks anyway.;)

I just got awesome news -- cross-posted from the Minnie thread cause I KNEW you guys would care! ;)

OMG!! I just got word. I AM GOING TO MINNIE WEEKEND!!!! :banana: :yay: :cool1:
I just can't imagine missing an opportunity to be with my WISH teammates. I have been so SAD!!! :sad1:
My trial has been postponed!! :woohoo:
I'm so excited!!!! :grouphug:

Yeah. I wish I could go too.

[keenercam]

Also thank you the posting picture thing but I really wanted to know how you got the pictures on the gum labels. You said something about putting them in shutterfly and then on labels. I'm sorry that you had to post that explanation because I do know who to post pictures in a post but thanks anyway.;)


Oops! Sorry! Using them for labels is MUCH easier! I saved the clipart to my desktop, opened a word document and set up the labels and decided where to insert the clipart. Then I clicked on insert, then file, then chose the clipart. It usually came in too large for the label space but if you click on the clipart in your word document so that it gets a box around it and then you click on the corner and push it toward the center of a picture, it makes it smaller. Hope that is clearer! :cutie:

[DisneyLaura]

yes that's pretty simple. That's how I thought you did it but just wanted to make sure. :thumbsup2

[pjstevens]

Thanks, Patty! I was actually going to tell you in person since you weren't near enough today to hear me shrieking in glee! :rotfl: I am so glad you are here now! :hug: Oh, and by the way, I can't meet you at the gym on May 2 or May 5. Sorry, sweetie! :cutie:

Well you have a very good excuse, so you are forgiven. I'll be thinking of you that weekend!!! :banana:

[postesf]

If you're still looking for DISigns...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1795043

[keenercam]

Thank you so much, Stacie. Those designs are so beautiful and creative! Can you believe how generous those DISers are? I can't imagine the time and effort it takes to create some of those original designs.

Not much new here. I followed up yesterday with the vendor on the sewing kits and found out that the order correction never got put in their system so they were going to rush print it today and get it out by priority mail. AMAZING customer service!!

I ordered some stuff from minimus.biz which has a banner ad on the DIS for travel size items and I was able to get more pieces for the bear essentials bags at $0.10 - .30/item. :woohoo: I am so happy to try to anticipate our guests' needs and maybe make their WDW stays a bit easier! :grouphug: Now, if that stuff arrives before I leave for the Minnie, I can also take the bear essentials bags to put in storage. :yay:

I found a very nice calligraphy font free download that I think will work nicely for our placecards, when we are ready to print them.

I received confirmation that our invitation components from cardsandpockets have shipped.

Also received confirmation that the gym bags that will be our welcome bags have shipped.

There are so many really important, substantive things that we won't be able to do until much later (placecards, table numbers, programs, vows, music selections, etc.) that it feels great to get these pieces tended to. :goodvibes

[pjstevens]

Also received confirmation that the gym bags that will be our welcome bags have shipped.


Yea, Cam, mine shipped too. Can't wait to see you tomorrow. Have a good evening.

[Kewz1]

I just got awesome news -- cross-posted from the Minnie thread cause I KNEW you guys would care! ;)

OMG!! I just got word. I AM GOING TO MINNIE WEEKEND!!!! :banana: :yay: :cool1:
I just can't imagine missing an opportunity to be with my WISH teammates. I have been so SAD!!! :sad1:
My trial has been postponed!! :woohoo:
I'm so excited!!!! :grouphug:


Oh Cam!! I'm so happy for you. :woohoo:

Kristen

[keenercam]

Thank you, Kristen! I really needed the good news this week. Monday was the three year anniversary of when my Dad died of cancer (yesterday was the anniversary of his funeral) and as you know, my Mom died 16 days later, inexplicably. This is just a really tough time of year. I really NEED to be away with my girlfriends for the Minnie especially since that Saturday is my Mom's birthday. I am really looking forward to being distracted. Getting the great news yesterday really helped. :hug:

[WithDisneySpirit]

I am so glad for you, Cam, to get to go for Minnie :dance3: I will be there too staying at OKW!

I was looking at your excellent idea for welcome bags! I had thought of that and could not decide still. Are you going to try to personalize them in any way or just hang something on the outside with their names?

[keenercam]

I am so glad for you, Cam, to get to go for Minnie :dance3: I will be there too staying at OKW!

I was looking at your excellent idea for welcome bags! I had thought of that and could not decide still. Are you going to try to personalize them in any way or just hang something on the outside with their names?

Lisa -- I thought they'd be much more likely to be used at home by our guests after our event if the bags are not personalized with our information or logo. Instead, we will put them in some kind of a bag -- maybe a colored shopping bag with handles, close the top, and hang a tag on it with the guest names, reservation number, arrival dates, etc. We'll probably decorate the outside in some fashion, too. But this will just be an inexpensive paper bag with the real value being the gym bags inside.

Well, I got a few more things taken care of this weekend. Everything is in the bear necessities bags now, except the emergency sewing kits, which should arrive in the next couple of days. Then those can be sealed and packed.

The mickey gel pen packs are all wrapped. They took a while but I did them yesterday while I watched "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?" which I'd never seen. What a riot! Now I have to work on wrapping the notepads. I think there are probably 25 or so of those.

It looks like we have lost 2 guests, but I had been somewhat skeptical of whether they'd come anyway. My favorite aunt and uncle have never had a vacation since their honeymoon about 18 years ago. They'd registered for the half marathon and were already saving to come down for a weekend, but have decided that worries about his elderly parents are creating too much stress and worry. I am not sure why they are deciding this early (I got a voicemail last night but it was too late to call my aunt back), but I think they will probably not come. I will miss them dearly and I am hoping I may be able to talk them into keeping their options open or maybe even talking my aunt into coming by herself, but I just dont' know if that will happen. :sad1:

The other significant project I finished this weekend was designing a logo of sorts for us. I'm not sure yet what we will use it for, but had an idea for it and was able to execute it. Somehow, keeping this all very, very casual makes me think we won't end up using it or maybe not extensively, but it is cute to have! :cutie:

Howard is totally swamped with the final month of his MBA program, so I am trying not to bother him with a lot of details, but I have a whole list of items to discuss with him when he is through his last final/paper/project/presentation! :laughing:

[pjstevens]

Cam,

Forgot to tell you this am.... got my bags over the weekend. Aubre used hers already. Thanks again for letting me know. What a great deal.

[WithDisneySpirit]

That is best not to personalize the bags and cause them to never be used for a useful purpose. I am very against unnecessary waste anyway! :thumbsup2

I am sorry about your two guests early decline! We are in that week before final payment is due now :eek: I thought all our responses were in that were ever gonna come since they were due on the 15th. Well, lo and behold, we got a hugely unexpected yes from some old friends of DH that we both really like. They live in Maryland pretty far from us in Alabama but they are going to be there!!:dance3: We are very excited!

I hope when the time comes that you get some pleasant surprises like this too, Cam :hug:

[keenercam]

Thank you, Lisa! I am so happy for you that you had such a pleasant surprise and will be able to share your special day with your DH's friends! :hug:

[keenercam]

Woohoo!!! :woohoo:
The stuff I ordered from minimus.biz came and so did the sewing kits. The "Bear Necessities" bags are now done! They look like this:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da03b3127cceb7b6ea103c3c00000016100Ibt3DRs2cMT

And this is what is in them:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da03b3127cceb7b6d52f7c8400000016100Ibt3DRs2cMT

The plastic bags I put the stuff in wasn't as big as I'd expected, so a lot of other items will go loose in the welcome bag, instead of in the small BN bag.


I now have four boxes packed to take to WDW in less than two weeks :banana: to be stored in our owner's locker:
the wine bottle stoppers which are now tagged
the bear necessities bags
the crystal pens (tagged & labeled) for the dessert party
the glass vase, beads & organza ribbon to create the holder for programs
the pink & red glitter chinese takeout containers w/candles & matches

This stuff fills an entire suitcase! That is one less suitcase of VR stuff to take down in January. :yay:

[padisneyfour]

Woohoo!!! :woohoo:
The stuff I ordered from minimus.biz came and so did the sewing kits. The "Bear Necessities" bags are now done! They look like this:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da03b3127cceb7b6ea103c3c00000016100Ibt3DRs2cMT

And this is what is in them:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da03b3127cceb7b6d52f7c8400000016100Ibt3DRs2cMT

The plastic bags I put the stuff in wasn't as big as I'd expected, so a lot of other items will go loose in the welcome bag, instead of in the small BN bag.


I now have four boxes packed to take to WDW in less than two weeks :banana: to be stored in our owner's locker:
the wine bottle stoppers which are now tagged
the bear necessities bags
the crystal pens (tagged & labeled) for the dessert party
the glass vase, beads & organza ribbon to create the holder for programs
the pink & red glitter chinese takeout containers w/candles & matches

This stuff fills an entire suitcase! That is one less suitcase of VR stuff to take down in January. :yay:

One less is always better when traveling! Good for you! Have a wonderful trip and enjoy!

[DisneyLaura]

I love those Bear Necessities bags, that's such a cute idea (keeping it in the back of my head with a lot of other things I learned on the DIS boards for my VR, not for awhile though). When do you leave for the Minnie? Are you racing in it too or just supporting it? I can't remember what you said and can't seem to find the post regarding it.

Laura

[BaBeeCee14]

Aww I love the bear necessities bags. You've got some great things in there! Your guests are going to love them :goodvibes

[keenercam]

Thank you, disneyfour & Laura & Catherine! I am glad you like the bags. I got the ideas from so many other DIS brides and I am so grateful when people share their ideas and pictures! :grouphug:

Laura-- I am leaving next Friday morning, 5/2, and will do the 15k on Sunday morning. It is a fabulous weekend,with 7 of us who have become very close through the DIS WISH board, all sharing a villa at Old Key West. We have so many fun things planned including a dinner at Boma, breakfast at Olivia's, going to EPCOT to check out the topiaries & gardens, a HUGE WISH team meet, dinner at Boatwright's, spa time at Saratoga Springs, tea at the Grand Floridian, Sunday night at Jellyrolls, breakfast Monday morning, and possibly some outlet shopping. It will be a blast, though not at all relaxing. ;) Oh, and several friends and I are going to check out the proposed location for our WISHES! dessert party, to see the fireworks view, figure out if we can hear any of the music from there, and also to see if the electric water pageant goes by that location. I am getting SOOOO excited about my girls' weekend away! Work has been hellish since late January, so it will be awesome to decompress with lots of great friends and to bring back the last-ever Minnie 15k BLING! :cool1:

[pjstevens]

I am leaving next Friday morning, 5/2, and will do the 15k on Sunday morning. It is a fabulous weekend,with 7 of us who have become very close through the DIS WISH board, all sharing a villa at Old Key West. We have so many fun things planned including a dinner at Boma, breakfast at Olivia's, going to EPCOT to check out the topiaries & gardens, a HUGE WISH team meet, dinner at Boatwright's, spa time at Saratoga Springs, tea at the Grand Floridian, Sunday night at Jellyrolls, breakfast Monday morning, and possibly some outlet shopping. It will be a blast, though not at all relaxing. ;) Oh, and several friends and I are going to check out the proposed location for our WISHES! dessert party, to see the fireworks view, figure out if we can hear any of the music from there, and also to see if the electric water pageant goes by that location. I am getting SOOOO excited about my girls' weekend away! Work has been hellish since late January, so it will be awesome to decompress with lots of great friends and to bring back the last-ever Minnie 15k BLING! :cool1:

Oh, Cam, I am so jealous. Can you squeeze me into your bag???? I am sure you will have a ball.

[KeenHo]

Just checking in and moving my Princess' thread to the top.

"No one puts baby in a corner." :rotfl: :lmao:

Thank you to everyone who has posted ideas, comments and tips for us to use in our planning.

For those Brides who have already said "I Do!" - CONGRATULATIONS!!

For those who are patiently waiting for the special day to arrive. I know how you feel. :hug:

Have a great weekend everyone!

:grouphug:

Howard

[WithDisneySpirit]

You are really a cute and romantic husband-to-be for the second time :goodvibes :lovestruc Cam is a lucky woman :wizard:

[DisneyLaura]

Howard you're the sweetest person I ever heard talk about their wife (well besides mine :lmao: ). She's a lucky girl ;)

[jackson66]

I so miss a vowel renewal poster
so I googled, and I am ashamed!!

google webmaster Alex, read the blog and the rest of the story! not the lies about a lawyer here!!

"'All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing'
Let Freedom RING!! (on behalf of Janet2k!)

[keenercam]

Yes, I am totally spoiled rotten.

Not much to report here except that the welcome bags have arrived and I am going to pack all but one to store in Orlando next weekend. They aren't heavy or bulky but it's one less thing to tote down in January.

Our tee shirts from customized girl arrived too and they are so cute. Mine says Disney Bride on the front and Howard's Princess with both dates on the back. Howard's says "The Honeymoon Never Ended" on the front and "Cam's Prince Marrying Her Once Was Not Enough" with both dates on the back. Jenn's has Maid of Honor on the front, Andrew's has "I'm the BEST (man)" on the front. Both kids' shirts say "Mom & Dad's Disney Vow Renewal" and the date on the back. I am pleased with the price, the quality and how quickly we got them.

I also found a really cute wedding pavillion Disney pin on ebay that I HAD to have. ;)

I opened the box from cards and pockets today and will inventory all the components later.

We are hoping to enter into a contract about a week after I get back from Disney. Then I will feel like I can breathe easy and start on newsletters, invitations, etc. :woohoo: :banana:

[pjstevens]

As usual, you amaze me all that you have done already! I am so happy for you and Howard! I can't tell you how much I enjoy having you as my workout buddy! You help keep me on track and now I think twice about things before I eat them.

[keenercam]

As usual, you amaze me all that you have done already! I am so happy for you and Howard! I can't tell you how much I enjoy having you as my workout buddy! You help keep me on track and now I think twice about things before I eat them.


Patty -- You are so sweet and you are so disciplined -- you truly inspire me! On to week two of Couch to 5k!! Woohoo!! And I LOVED gown shopping with you! :hug:

[DisneyLaura]

Cam - those shirts sound sooo cute. Did you win the pin because I think you NEED it. Can you post pictures of the shirts if you can I would love to see them.

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

:banana: A DEFINITE inclusion for the VR....


I can't get enough of your love babe


[spoken]
I've heard people say that
Too much of anything is not good for you, baby
Oh no
But I don't know about that
There's many times that we've loved
We've shared love and made love
It doesn't seem to me like it's enough
There's just not enough of it
There's just not enough
Oh oh, babe

[sung]
My darling, I can't get enough of your love babe
Girl, I don't know, I don't know why
Can't get enough of your love babe
Oh, some things I can't get used to
No matter how I try
Just like the more you give, the more I want
And baby, that's no lie
Oh no, babe

Tell me, what can I say?
What am I gonna do?
How should I feel when everything is you?
What kind of love is this that you're givin' me?
Is it in your kiss or just because you're sweet? :lovestruc

Girl, all I know is every time you're here
I feel the change
Somethin' moves
I scream your name
Look whatcha got me do'in

Darling, I can't get enough of your love babe
Girl, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know why
I can't get enough of your love babe
Oh no, babe

Girl, if I could only make you see
And make you understand
Girl, your love for me is all I need
And more than I can stand
Oh well, babe

How can I explain all the things I feel?
You've given me so much
Girl, you're so unreal
Still I keep loving you
More and more each time
Girl, what am I gonna do
Because you blow my mind

I get the same old feelin' every time you're here
I feel the change
Somethin' moves
I scream your name
Look whatcha got me do'in

Darling, I can't get enough of your love babe
Oh no, babe

[spoken]
Baby, let me take all of my life to find you
But you can believe it's gonna take
the rest of my life to keep you

[sung]
Oh no, babe
My darling, I can't get enough of your love babe
Yeah, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know why
Can't get enough of your love babe
Oh my darling, I can't get enough of your love babe
Oh babe
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know why
I can't get enough of your love babe
Oh babe


By "My Man, the Master of Love": Barry White


We were thinking of walking down the aisle to this :rotfl: (not joking though!!) or the beatles "All you need is love"

[keenercam]

Cam - those shirts sound sooo cute. Did you win the pin because I think you NEED it. Can you post pictures of the shirts if you can I would love to see them.

I did win the pin. It is cute with a moving cinderella coach in the forefront. :love:
I'll be glad to take pix of the tee shirts & post them. I'll try to do it tonight or tomorrow night. :goodvibes

:banana:


We were thinking of walking down the aisle to this :rotfl: (not joking though!!) or the beatles "All you need is love"

Oh, I LOVE that Beatles song. I think it was featured in the wedding scene in "Love, Actually", wasn't it? That scene blew me away, partly for the romance of it and partly because I am such a music freak and although I don' t play anymore, I really do still think of myself as a musician and WISH I could contribute in that way to the wedding of a dear friend. :lovestruc

[keenercam]

I was feeling a bit down today (tomorrow is the third anniversary of when my Mom died, 16 days after my Dad died and Saturday is her birthday :sad1: ), so I really needed to do something happy and emailed Joe about some "timing" issues. I am really excited about going to WDW this weekend for the Minnie 15k race, but I am also excited to do some VR-related stuff:
1. Take pix at the WP, even if I am not able to see the inside again
2. Check out Sago Cay Pointe for our dessert party
3. Dinner at 1900 Park Faire to check it out for our "rehearsal dinner"

I was also able to confirm the timing on when we'll have a contract in hands and how much of a deposit we'll have to send in. :woohoo: We've also decided where we want to spend our complimentary night (where else but our all-time dreamed-of resort, the Grand Floridian! :banana: ) Wow, I think things are going to start rolling and this will all feel so much real.

Once we have a signed contract, I'll finally feel comfortable ordering my gown! :love: :faint:

I am so excited that I can barely stand it! I am so glad I have this weekend away with my girlfriends to look forward to, then Howard's graduation, then Special Olympics Summer Games and then our WDW/DCL vacation with friends & my DMIL. That takes us into early July and then time will just fly with all sorts of things including training to run the 1/2 marathon in January. :woohoo:

[Honeibee]

I was feeling a bit down today (tomorrow is the third anniversary of when my Mom died, 16 days after my Dad died and Saturday is her birthday :sad1: ), so I really needed to do something happy and emailed Joe about some "timing" issues. I am really excited about going to WDW this weekend for the Minnie 15k race, but I am also excited to do some VR-related stuff:
1. Take pix at the WP, even if I am not able to see the inside again
2. Check out Sago Cay Pointe for our dessert party
3. Dinner at 1900 Park Faire to check it out for our "rehearsal dinner"

I was also able to confirm the timing on when we'll have a contract in hands and how much of a deposit we'll have to send in. :woohoo: We've also decided where we want to spend our complimentary night (where else but our all-time dreamed-of resort, the Grand Floridian! :banana: ) Wow, I think things are going to start rolling and this will all feel so much real.

Oh Cam, I'm sorry you were feeling down.....:hug: ...but what a pick-me-up! :yay:

Once we have a signed contract, I'll finally feel comfortable ordering my gown! :love: :faint:: :eek: What!?!? You haven't ordered it yet??? :faint:

I am so excited that I can barely stand it! I am so glad I have this weekend away with my girlfriends to look forward to, then Howard's graduation, then Special Olympics Summer Games and then our WDW/DCL vacation with friends & my DMIL. That takes us into early July and then time will just fly with all sorts of things including training to run the 1/2 marathon in January. :woohoo: Umm, I think you forgot one little weekend there.... :guilty: popcorn::

Oh this is all so exciting!!! :banana:

[keenercam]

Oh Cam, I'm sorry you were feeling down.....:hug: ...but what a pick-me-up! :yay:

:eek: What!?!? You haven't ordered it yet??? :faint:

Umm, I think you forgot one little weekend there.... :guilty: popcorn::

Oh this is all so exciting!!! :banana:

You are so cute! I felt a little guilty already planning our September girls' weekend away, so I thought I'd save that for later, when I am in that post-WDW/Cruise funk. Having our weekend (and the hair and makeup trial :cutie: ) to look forward to is going to sustain me and keep me from feeling sad as I fly home in July. ;)

[postesf]

Hey Cam! I know you're making goodie bags for your attendees for you VR and wanted to tell you about some stuff I saw on the Creative DISigns section.

I've posted the link below. Telyn has made Hershey Nugget wrappers and a few are Wedding-type. She also has Mint wrappers (kinda like matchbook) that could be cute too. I"m sure she could do a wedding one.

You may be done w/ these already, but did want to show you...just in case. :goodvibes

Pg 5&6 shows a finished project.
The Wedding ones are on Pg. 7

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1787936

Stacie

[keenercam]

WOW! Stacie, those are awesome! How creative and the colors and designs are absolutely beautiful!
Someone on the DISigns board had created a running mickey & minnie for me with Minnie wearing a veil and that is one of the images I am using, along with a castle, on the candy bar wrappers I created for our welcome bags. I am really pleased with how they turned out and DD and DS are so impressed that I figured out all the measurements to make them work. :love: I can't wait to actually put them together, but I didn't want to do any of the chocolate goodies too early.

Thank you again, so much for thinking of me, Stacie and for posting the link here. :hug:

[postesf]

Oh WOW. Candy Bar wrappers! How cool. Maybe I missed that...Did you mention it? I can't wait to see pics! I bet they will be soooo cute! So creative! I wish I had reason to do candy bars or nuggets or something.

Stacie

[keenercam]

Actually, I may have bragged a bit ;) when I figured out how to create them. :laughing: I should clarify -- they are for the Hershey's miniatures. I am also doing "hugs & kisses" with cute little labels. It's funny that I'm not a chocolate freak at all and we are giving our guests all this CHOCOLATE. That's because we LOVE them and know they all love chocolate! :lovestruc :hug: LOL!!

[DisneyLaura]

Cam - I'm so sorry to hear that your feeling sad. :hug: I always get a little sad when it comes around the time when my step father passed away (almost 10 years ago).

Glad you get to go to Disney this weekend for the marathon and to see all the wedding things. Please take pictures and post them.

Oh I have a question, how long in advance were you "penciled" in for the VR. I know the weddings are 12 months but I was kind of confused on why you were just signing contracts now.

Have fun this weekend.

[keenercam]

Oh I have a question, how long in advance were you "penciled" in for the VR. I know the weddings are 12 months but I was kind of confused on why you were just signing contracts now.

Have fun this weekend.

Thanks, Laura! We were pencilled in for our locations at the one year mark, but we can't contract for the wedding pavillion or the ballroom location until the 8 month mark. My understanding is that if you use the outside wedding locations and/or non-convention space, you can contract for those locations at 1 year out. I'm not positive on that, so I hope someone will correct me if I am wrong.

[DisneyLaura]

Oh I see, I just assumed that once you get pencilled in then send out contracts for you to sign. I can't believe in 8 months you'll be there. That will go by in no time. Sorry if I just made you nervous.:hug: