Joe and Jennifer's DCL Vow Renewal PJ/TR~ CEREMONY FINALLY!!!

[29apr00]

Oh don't get me started Cam!! Those tags you made are too cute and now I want one of those machines!! But i'm not a scrapbooker so i know it would be a big dust collector after the VR, so i'm not going to indulge myself. but all your cute stuff makes it hard not to!!:rotfl:

[29apr00]

So last week a wonderful DIS Bride :lovestruc sends me a PM that she found the Lady and the Tramp statue i wanted, and it was on clearance because Lenox was discontineing them! It was only $29.95 plus shipping and tax!! OMG! It's normally $125! Obviously i snatched it up!!:banana:

http://www.giftcollector.com/ProductImages/65000/65752.sm.jpg

Now, originally my plan was to use it as a cake topper. Well, I got the figureine last night, and it's a LOT bigger than I expected!! :eek: It's about 8" long by 6" wide!! It certainly doesn't look that big in the picture. So i guess it's not going to be a cake topper. :lol: But i bet it would look super cute on the cake table, right next to the 2 little Lady and Tramp ornaments that came with the champagne flutes!! So i think my cake table is pretty much decorated now! I just need to determine what the cake will look like!! :rotfl:

I also got some Happily Ever After ribbon off Ebay this week. I'm going to work on the programs and invitations again, hopefully find a way to use that new L&tT Ring design i got. :thumbsup2

And lastly, i'm working on a christmas gift for my guests. I'm making a calender for next year, to countdown the months until the trip. And each month is going to have a different DISign i found on the creative design board! There are so many cute designs, i wanted to find a way to share them with everyone! And since i knew most of them wouldn't want to wear matching shirts, i thought the calender would be a cute idea!

[jennifaerie]

Jennifer, it's adorable! And I never would have guessed it'd be that big. I've had a couple of those "surprises" while planning. They're definitely interesting!

[29apr00]

I know! I kinda expected to be able to fit it in the palm of my hand! ;) Oh well, it's still a great addition to my collection!

I need a new curio cabinet!! The 2 i have a full already! :lmao:

[lpizzuro123]

;) Yes, it is a large piece but I think it would look great on the cake table (think of Vanessa's cake table). That is a great price.

We got ours also and it is proudly displayed in our dinning room.

Best wishes,
Linda

[lpizzuro123]

Is it the standard picture of the piece or is it a picture you took? All I see is a red X and I usually don't have any problems seeing photos.

Linda

[padisneyfour]

So last week a wonderful DIS Bride :lovestruc sends me a PM that she found the Lady and the Tramp statue i wanted, and it was on clearance because Lenox was discontineing them! It was only $29.95 plus shipping and tax!! OMG! It's normally $125! Obviously i snatched it up!!:banana:

http://www.someonespecial.com/images/Classics/L6345706.gif

Now, originally my plan was to use it as a cake topper. Well, I got the figureine last night, and it's a LOT bigger than I expected!! :eek: It's about 8" long by 6" wide!! It certainly doesn't look that big in the picture. So i guess it's not going to be a cake topper. :lol: But i bet it would look super cute on the cake table, right next to the 2 little Lady and Tramp ornaments that came with the champagne flutes!! So i think my cake table is pretty much decorated now! I just need to determine what the cake will look like!! :rotfl:

I also got some Happily Ever After ribbon off Ebay this week. I'm going to work on the programs and invitations again, hopefully find a way to use that new L&tT Ring design i got. :thumbsup2

And lastly, i'm working on a christmas gift for my guests. I'm making a calender for next year, to countdown the months until the trip. And each month is going to have a different DISign i found on the creative design board! There are so many cute designs, i wanted to find a way to share them with everyone! And since i knew most of them wouldn't want to wear matching shirts, i thought the calender would be a cute idea!

OHHH I LOVE the idea of a countdown calendar..... I may use that one too!Congrats on the L&T piece! It sounds like it was a great Deal and a beautiful piece....:goodvibes

[29apr00]

It was just a stock photo. I changed it, hopefully you can see it now.

[lpizzuro123]

Thanks so much - it is really a beautiful piece. Glad it arrived in one piece.

Linda

[29apr00]

Thanks so much - it is really a beautiful piece. Glad it arrived in one piece.

Linda

:rotfl: Dh brings the boxes in last night, I also got a box of cake stuff. So he drops them on the floor, yes DROPS them, and says "what's in the Lenox box?" :rotfl: yeah, i about killed him!

[padisneyfour]

It was just a stock photo. I changed it, hopefully you can see it now.
I can see it now... that is a very nice piece and will look great on your cake table!:goodvibes

[figmentfan814]

The calendar is such a great idea. Are you going to share the designs that you have picked for it with us?
:goodvibes

[29apr00]

Yeah, i'm just trying to figure out how to do it now. :confused3 I was just going to print the designs out on card stock and make the calender that way, but i got to thinking how would i attach the pages together (design attached to last months calender) and if the card stock would be heavy enought to stay upright without the corners folding in. So then i thought about just uploading the images to Snapfish/Shutterfly or something like that and having them make the calender, but i need about 8 of them and they are $20 each. So that idea was nixed pretty quickly. :lmao: I know that Oriental Trading Company sells calender making kits, but i think the borders may not be what i want. So now i'm kind of at a standstill.....

[Disneylove1228]

Loving your idea of a count down calendar!! SO cute! :) I think everyone would enjoy that!!! =] :thumbsup2

[figmentfan814]

Yeah, i'm just trying to figure out how to do it now. :confused3 I was just going to print the designs out on card stock and make the calender that way, but i got to thinking how would i attach the pages together (design attached to last months calender) and if the card stock would be heavy enought to stay upright without the corners folding in. So then i thought about just uploading the images to Snapfish/Shutterfly or something like that and having them make the calender, but i need about 8 of them and they are $20 each. So that idea was nixed pretty quickly. :lmao: I know that Oriental Trading Company sells calender making kits, but i think the borders may not be what i want. So now i'm kind of at a standstill.....

You might want to go check out what Staples or Office Max has to offer. I know I get a lot of booklets done for my business at Staples and they do all kinds of cool stuff :thumbsup2

[29apr00]

You might want to go check out what Staples or Office Max has to offer. I know I get a lot of booklets done for my business at Staples and they do all kinds of cool stuff :thumbsup2

Woo hoo!! Staples is $9.99!! I'm gonna check them out tonight!!

And....they're with Sunshine Rewards too! :rotfl:

[Tink_Kel]

Hi! I love your Planning Journal! For someone that professes not to be crafty, you have made some beautiful items for your VR! I especially love the Micky flip flops, and you do an awesome job with your embroidry machine! I'd be like when Malcom in the Middle and his mom got sick, and spent all their time be-dazzeling everything they could get their hands on...I'd be putting Micky & Mickey on everything! :lmao:

Can't wait to see how your wedding comes all together!

[29apr00]

Ok, I have to add my AW SWEET DH story! :flower3:

Joe has had absolutely NO INTEREST in the VR at all. Other than to make perfectly clear he does not want another wedding, all he pretty much does is just roll his eyes when I buy something or talk about it. So last night i was telling him about what Patty said, about how her and Dh's relationship is just so much better after the VR, it's like being newlywed's again. I told him i couldn't wait for that feeling. :flower3: So then later that night we're laying in bed, and he says that he was thinking about something, but had decided he couldnt' do it without crying. :eek: He said he wanted to write something and read it to me during the VR. :lovestruc He was actually getting choked up just talking about it. I was so touched. Seriously, you have no idea what he's like. He's so not the romantic type guy, or even the type to show his feelings much. So this was totally unexpected and I was completely blown away, and very touched. :love: He really does have his moments.

[29apr00]

Hi! I love your Planning Journal! For someone that professes not to be crafty, you have made some beautiful items for your VR! I especially love the Micky flip flops, and you do an awesome job with your embroidry machine! I'd be like when Malcom in the Middle and his mom got sick, and spent all their time be-dazzeling everything they could get their hands on...I'd be putting Micky & Mickey on everything! :lmao:

Can't wait to see how your wedding comes all together!

:rotfl: Thanks! It takes a lot of restraint and control to remember that as of right now, we only have 7 adult guests. :lmao: Can't make too much stuff.

[29apr00]

more dilemas:

so I tried to do the Stapels calender, and unfortunately the designs are too small. only 51 DPI, and they recommend 200. :lmao: So i need to try and rework that a bit. That's gonna take a whole saturday or something.

Now for the bags. I bought the embroidery machine because since our group is so small, i decided to splurge and i was going to get canvas bags and embroider Lady and the Tramp on them, and put "Joe and Jennifer, 10 years of Happily Ever After" on them. And hobby lobby had some bags on sale last week so I got one to practice on. Now, i'm just going to embroider the outside pocket. I realized that i would have to unsew the pocket from the bag, embroider it, then resew the pocket on. Now, i can't even sew a button on. So this is definateyl something i will need lots of help on. So i'm explaining all this to DH and he's like "We're going to have to completely take the bag apart." :eek: I can take the pocket off, but inorder to resew it back on, and not sew the bag shut, we'll have to take the side seams off, sew the pocket back on, and then resew the sides of the bag. :scared1: Oh man! that's a lot of work!!

So then i said i would just get a swatch of material, and we'd just sew that onto a bag. Yup, same problem. The bag is too big, and my machine is too small, we can't just embroider the bag without completely taking it apart.

So now i'm faced with the prospect of just having to order the bags already embroidered. :confused: Kind of defeats the purpose of the machine. Yeah, i'm still getting use out of it, but it's just not the same.

So now i don't know what to do! I have all these great ideas, but can't execute them! :rotfl:

[padisneyfour]

How about doing the design on a piece of cloth then using fusible backing and ironing it on the bag? could that work? good luck:goodvibes

[29apr00]

:confused: Huh?? :rotfl:

do you mean like an iron on tranfer? What's fusible backing? Would i still be able to embroider it?

[padisneyfour]

you could embroid. the design on cloth iron on the backing and then iron it onto the bag.... when I made costumes for my DDs school show that had lots of little pieces we ironed it on the piece to be attached and then ironed it to the costume...

[29apr00]

You don't happen to have any pictures do you??

Sounds like that could work!! I just need to find the backing. And figure out what type of fabric to do it on.:confused3

[padisneyfour]

sent you a PM

[29apr00]

Ok, so it felt like i did lots of work this weekend, but I guess not as much as I thought! :lol:

1 - finally finished the ribbon around my shoes! :lol: I had to buy a glue gun (which I bought back in May) to add the ribbon aroudn the base of the shoes. got the ribbon around and started adding more mickey heads on it. That is an extremely boring/stressful/annoying task, so i'm doing it in pieces. I've got about the front 1/4 done so far.

2 - finalized the design for the bag! I can add the Lady and the Tramp design with my machine, then depending on if we can upload her design to my machine, i may have MIL do the phrase. The coloring will be more pink than red.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/BagEmbroideryDesign.jpg

3 - made 2 more prototypes for invitations. I still have no idea which one i like.

original option:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/001.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/002.jpg

2nd choice: Lady and Tramp rings
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/vr022.jpg

3rd choice: heart again
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/vr023.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/vr024.jpg

the ones I made today were printed on a cream cardstock with this weird shiny finish to it. Almost foamy like?? The velum is pale pink.

4 - Lady Embroidery design - she was much bigger than we expected, but are really happy with how it came out. I think we are ready to move on to actual clothes soon. :lol:

5 - Lady and Tramp Cake table decoration. Originally for the cake topper, but it's just way too big. I added the tide pen to show how big it is. :lol:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/vr018.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/vr019.jpg

6 - Finally, I spent a lot of time today working on the calenders. Now matter how many times i edited the picture on my comptuer, when i uploaded it to a photo site, it always came out low resolution. :angry: I was getting so pissed off! So i finally decided to just see what it would look like prining it out myself! So i grabbed some left over cream cardstock (not the foamy shiny kind) and printed a few images. I like it!! They look really good, and I think the paper really is strong enought to hang and not fold in on the sides. So now i think i am back to my original decision to print them myself! I just need to get lots of cardstock! :lol:

[DisneyDmbNut]

jen - you could use that cake topper if you only had the bottom cake? or they could just make a round cake this size
http://i34.tinypic.com/1kwuo.jpg
they have the cake pan for it..they just need to add some froo froo

and I love the mickey ear rings..how did you do that?? Do you have photoshop too??? GGrrr!!

[DisneyBrideToni]

Jennifer I love everything. That machine is awesome. My mom would love to get her hands on that! I like the 1st and 3rd invites. The Lenox Lady and the Tramp is so cute!!!

[29apr00]

jen - you could use that cake topper if you only had the bottom cake? or they could just make a round cake this size
http://i34.tinypic.com/1kwuo.jpg
they have the cake pan for it..they just need to add some froo froo

and I love the mickey ear rings..how did you do that?? Do you have photoshop too??? GGrrr!!


True, that cake would be big enought, but still think it's just too heavy for the cake. Unless they have some serious supports in it, it would just sink.

:rotfl: I do have photoshop, but there is no way i could make those rings! An awesome DIS'er named Natalie made them for me! She is totally the best!! :lovestruc

[padisneyfour]

I love the design for your bags and I am still partial to the first invite.... good luck! Did you get the embroidery issue figured out? How is the calendar idea coming..... I plan on borrowing that idea for next years xmas gifts. I have been playing around with some designs for that too!:goodvibes

[Tink_Kel]

Hi Jennifer! (Sorry I called you April on my PJ :headache: it's been one of those days!) I have to tell you, I absolutely love the invitations you've made! Oh my gosh, they look better than what a professional do!! :lovestruc

I can't wait to see what you come up with next!!

[29apr00]

Hi Jennifer! (Sorry I called you April on my PJ :headache: it's been one of those days!) I have to tell you, I absolutely love the invitations you've made! Oh my gosh, they look better than what a professional do!! :lovestruc

I can't wait to see what you come up with next!!


Thanks!! Don't worry, you'd be suprised how many people call me April! Weird. ;)

[Goldeelox9]

I used to think of you as April too....LOL

[29apr00]

:lmao: it's like my own secret nickname!!

[Tink_Kel]

Hi Jen, I was just thinking of your cake topper delimna. What if you had a bottom cake, decorated to your liking, and then had support columns going up, and a base cut out to the shape of your cake topper, with the topper on it? I'm not explaining it very well! it'd be like your cake-topper is the top layer, only not on cake....but sitting on a form that is cut to the shape of the topper, so the form dosen't show, just the topper. Make sense? :confused3

Funny, it looks perfect in my mind!! :lmao:

[29apr00]

Yes Kel! That does make sense!! That's an option well have to see if DCL can do!! Good idea!!

Here is attempt #1 at the bag design! Came out ok! We need to re-sew the bag back together to see how it holds up. not sure how the canvas will take being re-sewn. And i think we'll make the pink a bit darker on the lettering.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/BagEmbroideryDesign-2.jpg

[figmentfan814]

On the cake topper- our castle was too heavy, so we did the staggered layers and had the castle on its own pillar :thumbsup2

I love the design; it turned out great! I'd love to see the darker pink too.

[jennifaerie]

That's really pretty, Jennifer!

[padisneyfour]

Jen, that is very pretty! the pink will look great a little darker, it will stand out more. good luck with getting the bag sewn back together.:goodvibes

[29apr00]

On the cake topper- our castle was too heavy, so we did the staggered layers and had the castle on its own pillar :thumbsup2

I love the design; it turned out great! I'd love to see the darker pink too.

That's really pretty, Jennifer!

Jen, that is very pretty! the pink will look great a little darker, it will stand out more. good luck with getting the bag sewn back together.:goodvibes


Thanks!! Now if I could just get MIL to sew it back together!!! :headache:

[29apr00]

So BFF came over for dinner last night, and innocently asked what day we were leaving on. Dh just groaned. :lol: So we all sat down, dh rather begrudglingly, and hammered out our plan. So here it is:

Friday 12/04 - BFF and I will not work. finish packing up and get ready to go!! Dh will work, and we'll leave about 8pm and hope and pray the kids sleep all night long!!

Saturday 12/05 - It should take about 22 hrs to get to Orlando. So depending on traffic and stops, figure we'll make it to WDW about 10pm. Our plan is to stay someplace CHEAP saturday night, just outside of the world. no reason to pay Saturday night rates at WDW just for a bed :scared1: .

Sunday 12/06 - :cheer2: CHECK IN at ??? (hopefully BWV) and latest breakfast seating at 1900 Park Fare for breakfast with Mary Poppins and Alice in Wonderland!! I'm very much looking forward to this meal!! We've only ever saw MP at Akershus and it was ruined by an annoying older gentleman next to us wondering when she was elevated to Princess status. :headache: After breakfast we'll head over to DTD for shopping!! Dinner at the new T-rex club! Even Dh is excited for that one!! :thumbsup2

Monday 12/7 - Epcot Day!! Finally we will get a full day in Epcot!! this will be dh's 4th trip to Disney, and i still don't think we've ever been more than quick 1/2 day of Epcot! There is so much that i want to do that we've never done, like TEST TRACK, SPACESHIP EARTH, INNOVATIONS, JOURNEY INTO IMAGINAION, SOARIN. And i so want to spend a lot of time walking around WS and doing Kidcot stations with Masks and Passports for the kids!! And i want to try pastries in each country. :roflmao: Dinner at Coral Reef, hopefully with a Diver. The kids will so love that!!

Tuesday 12/8 - Morning at DHS. We aren't into Star Wars, or Indiana Jones, or the stunt shows. So we can easily do DHS in 1/2 a day, like we did this trip. We really just want to see characters and RnRC, ToT, and new TSM. Maybe B&B stage and VoLM. And of course, whatever Playhouse Disney is doing at the time. for lunch, we going to Sci-Fi Drive In. I know the food hasn't gotten the best reviews, but i think the atmosphere is really neat-o :lol: and dh and the kids will get a kick out of it. :woohoo: After lunch, back to the resort for a nap because tonight is MVMCP! I mentioned to dh and bff last night that maybe we should get a sitter and do an adult night. neither of them sounded to interested. whatever, the kids did fine when we did P&PP, so i'm sure it'll be fine.

Wednesday 12/9 - we can sleep in after MVMCP and head to MK when we wake up!! We have a full day scheduled here! trying to decided if/when Jackie can do BBB again. Mickey's Philharmagic is a must see this time, as we've never seen it yet. I'd also like to see more shows. We've never seen any of the shows they do on the castle stage, or the Trolley Main Street Parade, or any of the shows in Frontienland. And we've not taken the kids to Tom Sawyer island either. Gosh, that's lots to do!! And we'll be dining A La Lady and the Tramp, with Dinner at Tony's!!! Of Course!!!

Thursday - 12/10 - TIME TO SAIL!!!!! WOO HOOO!! Transfer to DCL!

Gee, do you think 14 months is a bit too early to have this much planned?? :rolfmao:

[jennifaerie]

No way, Jennifer! I tend to plan as soon as I've got the trip booked! You gotta prepare for the ADRs, after all! That can take time!! :D

[29apr00]

that is true!! Takes time to figure those ADR's out. And it looks like we will have atleast 1 TS to pay OOP for, so we need to figure out which one will be the cheapest! :lmao: that means lots of menu's to poor over, time and time again,


Thinking maybe WCC or Kona for breakfast the last day. I really want to try Tonga Toast, but wonder about the atmosphere at WCC being better for the kids?..... Hmmm...decisions decisions

[29apr00]

oh yeah, 411 days until we check in at Disney! :banana: :banana:

[ClemsonGirl]

I love the bag design! :lovestruc And the itinerary sounds great so far!! 14 months away is definitely not too early to have all that planned! We just hit the 14 month mark today and I basically have everyday of our two week trip mapped out! :lmao: Looking forward to hearing more!! :goodvibes

[29apr00]

Yeah for having stuff planned so far in advance!!! Wonder how many times we'll change between now and then! :lmao:

[inkedupmomma]

Hi I'm here and excited as can be for your ow renewal!! How very exciting for you. Can't wait to hear allll about it! Hopefully I'll have some words of advice along the way as well :)

[PixyDusted]

December is so close! And the bags are so cute. :-)

[29apr00]

yup, getting close.

399 days until sailing,

401 days until Vow Renewal!!

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Tink_Kel]

Gee, do you think 14 months is a bit too early to have this much planned?? :rolfmao:

It's never to early to plan!! That's why I'm so aggravated they haven't posted May 2009 hours yet! Don't you love pouring over the different menus?

[29apr00]

Almost as much as I love changing my mind on resorts!! :lmao:

patiently waiting for the 11 month mark for DVC!

[29apr00]

Well i believe i have finally made a resort decision. :banana:

With all the discounts and great deals going around now, I just couldn't pass up the chance to save lots of money. So we are making a reservation at Ft Wilderness Cabins. Joe is very excited as he has always wanted to stay there since we went to Hoop De Doo Revue! And the kids will love the petting zoo and pony rides. And they have carriage rides in the winter! And the campfire sing along with smores!! :yay: The cabin is definately big enought too! And right now, with no special deals, it's the exact same price as renting with DVC.

So hopefully in the next 6-8 months, we'll either get a 40% PIN code, of Free Dining, or how awesome if they extend the buy 4 get 3 free PROMO!! That would mean a whole week at Disney before the cruise!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

I'm so excited to finally have a set plan!! WOO HOO!! Next up....Contacting with DFTW!!!! :woohoo:

[padisneyfour]

Progress! Good luck with DFTW too! :goodvibes

[Lynn5700]

YAY Jennifer!!!!!!!

[Donald'sGirl]

Jen that's great!!! YAY for finally making a decision!!

[lov2b@disney]

YAY!!!:cool1: There are lots of fun things to do at FW!

[IndyBride]

Sounds like you are all going to have a wonderful time!!!!

[29apr00]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

I spoke with Cathy from DFTW and she will be adding the VR to my DCL reservation this week!! And then I should be receiving my planning kit in my email right after that!!

I can't wait to get that!!!

[padisneyfour]

Congrats- that is exciting!!:goodvibes

[29apr00]

I know, i can't wait! I feel like i've been waiting for this day for a very very very long time!!!

[29apr00]

I GOT IT!!! I got my Contract from DFTW!!! I'm so excited!! I just quickly scanned it as it's 16 pages and Dh is still upgrading the computer at home so i can't really open it and print it. So i have to wait until tomorrow to look at it closely.

But I have it!! And i did real quickly ask Cathy about the cake. :lmao:

[jennifaerie]

Huzzah for contract! That must make it seem so much closer.

And of course you asked about the cake. Cake is important.

[29apr00]

Huzzah for contract! That must make it seem so much closer.

And of course you asked about the cake. Cake is important.

yes, very important!! :lmao:

[WishingMom]

yes, very important!! :lmao:

What did you ask her about the cake?

[29apr00]

I asked her if it was possible to upgrade the style, from the plain "bubble" looking one to the Mad Hatter. I didn't really expect an answer now, as the pastry chef on board NOW isn't the one who will be there next year. I just want to know now if it's even an option to change. We'll work on what we actually want closer to the date. :thumbsup2

[padisneyfour]

Hurray for a contract! :goodvibes

[WishingMom]

I asked her if it was possible to upgrade the style, from the plain "bubble" looking one to the Mad Hatter. I didn't really expect an answer now, as the pastry chef on board NOW isn't the one who will be there next year. I just want to know now if it's even an option to change. We'll work on what we actually want closer to the date. :thumbsup2

I asked her the same question and was told that they only have those two options.

[29apr00]

I asked her the same question and was told that they only have those two options.



hhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......................

[figmentfan814]

You'll love the cabins at FW; we've stayed there before and it was fantastic!

Congrats on getting the contract too, I know I loved that feeling because it finally felt official when I had it in my hand :lmao:

[Donald'sGirl]

Jen got her contract, time to celebrate!!! Congratulations! :goodvibes

:cool1: :banana: :dance3: :cheer2: :yay: :woohoo:

[29apr00]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

So i heard from Cathy today, she said she was still in the process of discussing things with the pastry department, but it's possible to get teh DESIGN of the mad hatter, but definaltey not the shape. that's fine as dh doesn't like the shape. But we may be able to do more color and the cute mickey swirls and hearts!!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[figmentfan814]

:cool1: What great news, you've been trying to get some answers on this for so long!

[Donald'sGirl]

Jen that's fantastic!!! :cool1: I hope you get the cake design!!! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!!

[jaycns]

Okay, I should not have clicked the link. I just read your entire planning journal...in one sitting! :thumbsup2

I love your dress! You look so beautiful in it! It works perfectly for you.

And now I have a bone to pick with you...you just put the idea of a DCL vow renewal into my head. I always feel so relaxed on the cruise...maybe I want to do our vow renewal on the cruise and then just have a anniversary party (don't want to get into the restrictions that go along with a land vow renewal if I am not doing the ceremony there) once we are back on land. Hmmm...remember, it is ALL your fault that I am now confused! :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: But seriously, how much fun is planning a DCL renewal?

I love your Lady and the Tramp figure, it's beautiful. And your invites. Those are stunning (all forms of the invite).

Anyway, I just wanted to say hi and let you know I will hold you responsible when my dh rolls his eyes over the fact that I am now considering something totally different than the one I have already begged for. :rotfl:

I am looking forward to following along with you as you plan out the rest of your special day!

PS I loved the story of how you guys got together. What a sweet story! It's like a movie!:lovestruc

[29apr00]

:lmao: That's just how it happened with me!! I had already contacted a sales planner and we were discussing Wilderness Lodge Terrace in April, and a Dessert Party. Then i read Cheryls TR of her VR on DCL and I was sold!! It was sooooooo perfect!!! I can't wait to be on the beach!!!

Good luck making a decision Jay!! :rotfl:

[camara381]

Congrats on getting the contract and the cake you want.

:cool1: :cool1:

[29apr00]

Thanks Carolina!!

ps - while i'm very excited for you to have your wedding, your ticker just shows how soon I have until i'm another year older! :laughing:

[29apr00]

1 year until sailing!!!
:boat: :boat: :boat: :boat: :boat: :boat: :boat: :boat: :boat: :boat:

so much to do......

[29apr00]

THE LIST!!!
:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

Vow Renewal To-do List

1. Dress for Jackie
- Shoes
- Hair / Crown
- Ruby Necklace
2. Outfits for Joe and Joey
- Shoes
3. Tiara / Hairstyle for me
4. Pink Sash for my dress
5. Purse for my dress
6. Alterations for my dress
7. Finish my Mickey Flip Flops
8. Decide on shoes for evening wear…….
9. Jewerly
- Ruby Ring
- Ruby Necklace
- Bracelet ???
- Earrings???
10. Matching Embarkation shirts for everyone
- DCL Tags
- Favorite Disney Character
11. Mickey Program Fans
12. Finalize Invite to be delivered onboard
13. 10 yr anniversary announcement to be mailed upon return???
14. Placecards for Dinner seatings
15. Seating Chart
16. Finish Tote Bags for welcome favors
- SunScreen
- Aloe
- Bandaids
- Motion Sickness Pills
- ChapStick
- Bottled Water
- Chips/Pretzels
17. Finish DCL Style letter
18. Sand Ceremony Kit
- Inscription
- Sand Colors
- Transport it
19. Flower Girl Basket
20. Rose Wand
21. Photographer ???
22. Videographer ???
23. Decide on DCL photo package
- # of images on CD??
24. Book hair appts for Jackie and I
25. Palo for Dinner on VR night???
- Dessert in main dining room??
26. Finalize flower choices
- Tropical Bouquet
- Pink Calla Lilies (Captain Romance ??)
- Boutinear for Joe and Joey
27. Finalize Cake Decision
- Design (pink hearts and mickey heads)
- Flavors
- Topper
28. Music Choices
- Seating
- Jackie walking
- Bridal processional
- Sand Ceremony
- Kiss
- Recessional
- Cake
- First Dance
- Reception
29. Transfers from MCO/WDW to Port Canaveral and back
30. Get passports for kids
31. Renew my passport
32. Cruise journals for kids
33. Book Exotic Rasul
34. Nursery time for Eddie???
35. Look into Kids Club Activites
36. Snorkel excursion for Joe??

[padisneyfour]

Hey, Jen ONE YEAR!:cool1: congrats things are starting to come together and move along. That is exciting! I love your list..... I see some very familiar to do things on there! Good luck. I'll follow your lead.....;)

[DisneyBrideToni]

YAY FOR 1 YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool1:

That is a long list but you will slam it out in no time!:thumbsup2

[lpizzuro123]

Lots to do but you seem to have it all covered. Just as an FYI - as far as the chapstick goes. I contacted an Avon rep in my area and asked her about the Avon Disney Chapstick. I told her I needed 30 and she sold them to me for 1/2 price. I thought this was a great savings and it brought some more Disney into our goody bags.

Linda

[PixyDusted]

THE LIST!!!
:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

Vow Renewal To-do List

1. Dress for Jackie
- Shoes
- Hair / Crown
- Ruby Necklace
2. Outfits for Joe and Joey
- Shoes
3. Tiara / Hairstyle for me
4. Pink Sash for my dress
5. Purse for my dress
6. Alterations for my dress
7. Finish my Mickey Flip Flops
8. Decide on shoes for evening wear…….
9. Jewerly
- Ruby Ring
- Ruby Necklace
- Bracelet ???
- Earrings???
10. Matching Embarkation shirts for everyone
- DCL Tags
- Favorite Disney Character
11. Mickey Program Fans
12. Finalize Invite to be delivered onboard
13. 10 yr anniversary announcement to be mailed upon return???
14. Placecards for Dinner seatings
15. Seating Chart
16. Finish Tote Bags for welcome favors
- SunScreen
- Aloe
- Bandaids
- Motion Sickness Pills
- ChapStick
- Bottled Water
- Chips/Pretzels
17. Finish DCL Style letter
18. Sand Ceremony Kit
- Inscription
- Sand Colors
- Transport it
19. Flower Girl Basket
20. Rose Wand
21. Photographer ???
22. Videographer ???
23. Decide on DCL photo package
- # of images on CD??
24. Book hair appts for Jackie and I
25. Palo for Dinner on VR night???
- Dessert in main dining room??
26. Finalize flower choices
- Tropical Bouquet
- Pink Calla Lilies (Captain Romance ??)
- Boutinear for Joe and Joey
27. Finalize Cake Decision
- Design (pink hearts and mickey heads)
- Flavors
- Topper
28. Music Choices
- Seating
- Jackie walking
- Bridal processional
- Sand Ceremony
- Kiss
- Recessional
- Cake
- First Dance
- Reception
29. Transfers from MCO/WDW to Port Canaveral and back
30. Get passports for kids
31. Renew my passport
32. Cruise journals for kids
33. Book Exotic Rasul
34. Nursery time for Eddie???
35. Look into Kids Club Activites
36. Snorkel excursion for Joe??


Oh man - I don't even have a list! Should I be concerned? LOL. :rotfl: You're more organized about this then I've been! I swear I'm so busy with work, our wedding's the last thing on my mind!

So happy for you about the cake design though! You go girl! :thumbsup2

[29apr00]

k, so this is the original bracelet Joe gave me on our wedding day.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/Bracelet.jpg

After 8 years it broke and we fixed it and it broke and we fixed it and it broke...so on and so on. We finally decided that fixing it wasn't working anymore. So we decided to remount the stones into an anniversary ring....and here it is!!!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/ring003.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/ring004.jpg

It's much bigger than i expected it to be. so i won't be wearing it behind my wedding ring which was my original plan. I'll end up havig to resize it for my middle finger, so it's next to my ring. :guilty: good enought i guess.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/ring005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/ring006.jpg


I also had a pendant made! Joe said he would buy me a nice new chain for christmas so i can wear it. :love:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/ring002.jpg

There are still 4 stones left which he is making into a pendant for Jackie. It'll just be a straight line, not the Journey setting like mine.

I LOVE IT ALL!!!! :love: :love: :love:

[padisneyfour]

Jen ,such a wonderful idea and it is beautiful!The necklace for your dd is a great idea too.:goodvibes

[Petals & Pixie Dust]

Your jewelry is beautiful! I love how you used the stones from your wedding bracelet!

[PixyDusted]

I'm glad you love them! It's nice to have a matching necklace. :goodvibes

[PixyDusted]

Jennifer - I just noticed that you had "motion sickness pills" on your guest tote list. I wasn't sure if you knew that the front desk of the ship has them for free for anyone who needs them. Just wanted to let you know you can save money there!!

[Donald'sGirl]

Jen your ring and pendant are beautiful!

[jennifaerie]

What an innovative idea! If that happened to me, it just would have been put in a drawer, never to be heard from again.

The ring is beautiful, as is the pendant, and it's such a great idea to pass on the extras... you end up having history follow you, an heirloom!

[29apr00]

Jennifer - I just noticed that you had "motion sickness pills" on your guest tote list. I wasn't sure if you knew that the front desk of the ship has them for free for anyone who needs them. Just wanted to let you know you can save money there!!

Good to know. Thanks Mikkel!!

[figmentfan814]

I love how the jewelry turned out! My mom loves rubies too and she has them in her wedding band and lots of other things too. I like how you were able to have a necklace made for Jackie too.

[MegKate]

What an innovative idea! If that happened to me, it just would have been put in a drawer, never to be heard from again.

The ring is beautiful, as is the pendant, and it's such a great idea to pass on the extras... you end up having history follow you, an heirloom!

Agreed - It would have been in the bottom of a drawer only pulled out once a year while cleaning or something. I would have considered fixing it, but it would never happen and would be in the bottom of the drawer again.

I esp. like the journey necklace - what color!! :lovestruc

[29apr00]

thanks Ladies! I really appreciate it!

Funny...i have a Tanzanite braclet that is broken too. wonder what to do with that one. I bought that myself before dh and I met.....hmmm.........

I wore my necklace on xmas day! Yeah! So happy! I love it!!

The calenders i gave as xmas gifts went off huge! Everyone was so impressed with them and everyone is getting really excited now!!! AND....i had a "fairy godmailer" send DCL postcards to each family from Mickey welcoming them onboard!! We got ours today so everyone else should get theirs soon too!! I'm so excited!! What to do next???

[29apr00]

This weekend MIL and I went to Joann's Fabrics because they had a 30% off sale on bridal fabric. 1st we had to select a new pattern because she didn't think she would be able to do the original one.

http://img.sewingtoday.com/cat/40000/itm_img/M4763.jpg

Then we got some ivory satin and a beautiful lace overlay that matches my dress perfectly!! And the softest pink ribbon to go around the middle. I'm so excited!! I can't wait for Jackie to see it!!

[padisneyfour]

Jen, the dress/pattern looks and sounds so pretty! I am sure your dd will love it!:goodvibes That is an exciting step for her! I know my DDs keep asking when we can go dress shopping.....I really love the calendar idea!

[29apr00]

so as i'm laying here listening to dh snore....again....i'm thinking about how i really want things to play out. This is to be the wedding i always wanted...not the one our parents wanted. And i really want to do this up right...and really nice!!

So i've decided to change things around a bit. I've asked Cathy about getting the Palo room for dinner the night of the VR. We'll send the kids off to the clubs and us 10 adults will have dinner in Palo. we can have a nice relaxing meal with good wine and leftover wedding cake to celebrate not only our Vow Renewal....but the actual family trip.

yeah...plus this dinner allows me to do more weddingy type stuff i didnt' get to do the 1st time like table decorations and place cards and fun stuff like that. I figure if I don't get what i want....then heaven help Jackie when she get's married. :rotfl:

I also think i'm going to look into Cards and Pockets as the invites. I like what i did as a trial run, but i want something a bit more sophesticaed and classy. I think the pocket folder is very nice...and i'm seeing a bright pink folder with pale pink stuff inside. Not sure what the stuff inside is...paper wise i mean. I want the invite on the inside...then a schedule of the day on the flap.

i just hope i can get a small amount. i only need 10.

[trudy88]

I think they let you buy small amounts.

[Donald'sGirl]

Jen I think the Palo idea is wonderful and will also give you a little break from the kids! Plus anything so that you can do more projects, right? :rotfl2:

I am doing the cards & pockets too and I only need 15 and I know they can do that many so I am sure they could do 10 too.

[29apr00]

YES! Time away from the kids! :banana:

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

What a beautiful idea to reset the stones! That is just beautiful and such a nice idea for dd!!:love:

[figmentfan814]

That sounds like a great idea. Palo's is so great and it will be a perfect setting for your wedding dinner :goodvibes

[jaycns]

Oh a Palo dinner!!! WOW! What a great idea! Hee hee hee...I am seriously taking notes. And now I am out of here, I promised myself I wouldn't even peek (but I have been) or post on the planning threads until I finished my current TR...your idea was so good I had to break that promise. ;)

I also love the idea of resetting the stones. How precious! :goodvibes

[DCLbrideSept2009]

Okay... I've been reading this PJ that started early 2008 and reading about all the planning you've done already... and my DCL wedding is before yours! I can't believe you already have your dress and all these other things done/planned!! Good for you! Now I gotta get my butt in gear and get something accomplished! We have the cruise/wedding booked and the honeymoon at WDW booked... that's about as far as I've gotten...

Oh, and LOVE your flip flops!!

Now back to finish reading your PJ!! (I'm only on November!)

[Goldeelox9]

Jennifer, DOn't you need 12 for the Palo room? Would you just pay for 12 people? I think your whole day is going to be fabulous! I am jelous you still have your VR to look forward to and my wedding is over! :(

[DisneyDmbNut]

Jennifer, DOn't you need 12 for the Palo room? Would you just pay for 12 people?

you need 12

I was short one person, so I invited a couple that we cruised with in 2005

I thought I was going to have to add my bridesmaids son (who is 18) just for a name, but the couple wanted to come eat with us

is it 10 adults PLUS you and DH???

[29apr00]

Oh a Palo dinner!!! WOW! What a great idea! Hee hee hee...I am seriously taking notes. And now I am out of here, I promised myself I wouldn't even peek (but I have been) or post on the planning threads until I finished my current TR...your idea was so good I had to break that promise. ;)

I also love the idea of resetting the stones. How precious! :goodvibes

Thanks!! Now hurry up and you can plan too!!


Okay... I've been reading this PJ that started early 2008 and reading about all the planning you've done already... and my DCL wedding is before yours! I can't believe you already have your dress and all these other things done/planned!! Good for you! Now I gotta get my butt in gear and get something accomplished! We have the cruise/wedding booked and the honeymoon at WDW booked... that's about as far as I've gotten...

Oh, and LOVE your flip flops!!

Now back to finish reading your PJ!! (I'm only on November!)

Thanks! And welcome aboard! Looking forward to your plans!!

Jennifer, DOn't you need 12 for the Palo room? Would you just pay for 12 people? I think your whole day is going to be fabulous! I am jelous you still have your VR to look forward to and my wedding is over! :(

I will pay for 12 if i can't find enought people.

you need 12

I was short one person, so I invited a couple that we cruised with in 2005

I thought I was going to have to add my bridesmaids son (who is 18) just for a name, but the couple wanted to come eat with us

is it 10 adults PLUS you and DH???

It's 10 right now, but i'm hopeing my grandparents book once FL rates come out in the summer. And hopefully we'll get a few more DIS'ers in the group too. HINT HINT HINT Betsy! :laughing:

[DisneyDmbNut]

oh lord, if I could, I would!!

Maybe you should see if there is a meet thread on the cruise boards. That is how I met both my bridesmaids in 2005!! In fact, everyone who was at my VR except Mom and DH I met of the Dis in 2005 for our Halloween Magic cruise

[jennifaerie]

Jennifer, the cruise meet threads are really helpful.

I'm on two right now, and one group is setting up meets on the boat and fish extender groups. On the other, I ended up meeting someone who was on the cruise I took last year. It was a first cruise for both of us, and we ended up having a lot in common but never met on THAT cruise. Now I'm going to meet her on the upcoming one, and I never would have known if it weren't for the thread!

[camara381]

I really like your "new direction" you'll have your own reception! you should try local art supply stores they also sell the cardas and pockets and pre cut inserts.

[29apr00]

I am on a cruise meets thread, so far there are 3 of us. :rotfl:

We can't book the Palo room until 105 days out...so we've got a while.

[29apr00]

got my samples!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

here is the bubble gum and silver. this is the one we are going to go with.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/007.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/008.jpg

and here is the fuscia. i originally ordered the silver to go with the fuscia, but i think it looks really good with the bubble gum. i'll not use the cream one that came with bubble gum.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/009.jpg

we really like the fuscia, it's very bright and pretty (looks red now, but it's really a very pretty pink), but it's just too bright for the look we want. (YES! Dh did have an opinion on this! :faint: ) The bubble gum is just a beautiful pale pink and goes well with the pink sash on mine and Jackie's dresses.

now i just have to figure out how to put them all together. the little inserts that go on the side....it's ok to stick those in the printer and they won't jam??? And i still have to see if i can still print the Lady and the Tramp image on the cardstock, and still have the velum overlay. so much to do and i won't be able to do any of it until this weekend!!! :sad:


ok, some other updates since i'm posting...

couple of shirts i got....

Cinderella $3.99!! Love clearance

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/002-1.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/003.jpg

Jackie picked out this Minnie...and now forgot about it. I think she matches me perfectly! If only i could change the purple to pink.... :thinking: and the Lime Green Tink Journal will be my very 1st Travel Journal!! :yay: So i can keep accurate notes for my TR!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/004.jpg

and two more shirts...again on clearance

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/006.jpg

[padisneyfour]

I love the bubble gum and silver very pretty combo! the shirts are great-good deal :goodvibes !

[camara381]

Love all the new goodies! I really like the bubble gum pocket for the invitations.

[Donald'sGirl]

I love those pockets! They are so pretty!!

[29apr00]

I love the bubble gum and silver very pretty combo! the shirts are great-good deal :goodvibes !

Thanks! I wish there was a DS outlet near me so i could find great deals like that all the time!

Love all the new goodies! I really like the bubble gum pocket for the invitations.

Thanks, it's a really great color!

I love those pockets! They are so pretty!!

Have you gotten to invitations yet Laura?? I want to see what you're doing....

[29apr00]

I'm wearing my cheapo mickey flip flops during the actual ceremony on the beach...but i want something nicer to wear around the ship later that night at dinner.


which do you like better? Remember....dh is 5'6....and i'm 5'9. :(

#1
http://www.shoebuy.com/pi/color/color170376_95656_jb.jpg

#2
this has a 1" heal
http://www.shoebuy.com/pi/speen/speen186405_24922_jb.jpg

[camara381]

I love #1... but then again I am a sucker for sparkle.

[DCLbrideSept2009]

I love them both! But I think I'd vote for #1....

[Donald'sGirl]

Have you gotten to invitations yet Laura?? I want to see what you're doing....

I haven't done a mock up yet. I have a template of what we want to say but haven't done an actually one yet. Don't worry I will let you know as soon as I have it posted! :)

Jen I love the first pair of shoes! They are perfect and will match the pink ribbon in your dress beautifully!

[figmentfan814]

The bubblegum pockets looked great, I think that will be a really nice combination. I also love the shirts- I saw the shoe fits one online, but they never had my size and the Cinderella one is really cute too. It doesn't look like it would be too hard to change the sash on Minnie, but I don't sew either, so I'm probably not the best person to ask.

So, I have to ask where in Indiana is this DS outlet? I have family in Warsaw, Lafayette, and Indianapolis so I visit those areas a lot. Plus, we drive through Fort Wayne on our way south and I go to a Wizard of Oz festival near Chesterton every September. Just wanting to know if it is near any of those places. Thanks :goodvibes

[DisneyDmbNut]

be careful with color Jennifer..I ordered shoes online, and the white was off white

[29apr00]

So, I have to ask where in Indiana is this DS outlet? I have family in Warsaw, Lafayette, and Indianapolis so I visit those areas a lot. Plus, we drive through Fort Wayne on our way south and I go to a Wizard of Oz festival near Chesterton every September. Just wanting to know if it is near any of those places. Thanks :goodvibes
No, there isn't one. I just wish there was a DS outlet around here! I got those on clearance at our regular DS.

be careful with color Jennifer..I ordered shoes online, and the white was off white

:rotfl: don't worry! I don't what white.

[figmentfan814]

Oh, darn... I just jumped at the chance since all of our regular Disney stores went out of business last year.

[pink_tink8i8]

omg Jenn, your stuff is so cute!

[keenercam]

Jen --LOVE the bubblegum with silver! Great idea for the journal, too. My vote on shoes is#1 but I'm a bling-aholic. :)

[lpizzuro123]

Love the color for your Cards and Pockets and those Disney tshirts are just great.

Linda

[MegKate]

Jenn - you got some awesome deals! I love the bubblegum - great choice! :cool1:

And if I had to choose, I would say go with #1, but that's only cuz I can't walk in heels of any sort! :rotfl: So maybe I shouldn't have an opinion on this one!

[29apr00]

Jenn - you got some awesome deals! I love the bubblegum - great choice! :cool1:

And if I had to choose, I would say go with #1, but that's only cuz I can't walk in heels of any sort! :rotfl: So maybe I shouldn't have an opinion on this one!


:rotfl: :rotfl:

thanks everyone. i can't decide on the shoes so i think i'm gonna order both and see what i like on. Free return shipping, you can't go wrong with that.

(Pluss 11% back on Sunshine Rewards!! :cool1: )

[Crown_princess]

Wow! I was flipping thru your PJ and you are doing such a great job on all of the details. Your VR is sure to be an event to remember.

Good Luck!!

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Hey! I'm reading back through your planning journal now. I'm going backwards so I will start with the shoes. I think maybe the flats since it's in a tropical setting and you are taller. (I rarely wear heels since I'm taller than my DH. Only by half an inch though.) I love the decoration on the flat shoe too.

Hey....if you need a Photographer I'll do it free of charge...just hide me somewhere in someone's state room. :rotfl2: I would LOVE to go on a Disney cruise.

Good idea making the bracelet into a ring! It's pretty. I love the color. And the pendant ~ COOL!

The pattern is nice too. That is the one she is making for DD? I love it. Did you now Gymboree has little girl sashes on sale right now? They have a few different colors.

Are you still planning on the cabins? We stayed there in 2006 and I liked it a lot. There's a lot to do at Ft Wilderness. In addition to everything you said we also rented a canoe. We also went to the marina and rented a pontoon boat one day and cruised around Bay Lake. That was a lot of fun. They have a lot of activities everyday too in addition to the camp fire. I feel sure some sort of code will come out before you leave. Oh...and if you want to rent a golf cart for your stay do it early. They sell out quickly.

On the invites I like the heart ones w/ L & the T. They're gorgeous.

This is going to be a nice wedding...I can tell already! :thumbsup2

[29apr00]

:wave2: Hi Tammy!! Thanks for stopping by!! Yup we are doing the cabins and are very excited about it! Can't wait. Thanks for the photographer offer!! :rotfl: I will definately keep that in mind!! I'm sure i could get you a cabin cheaper than what they charge for crappy pics! :crazy2:


So i did order both pairs of shoes. :lmao: More votes for #1....but i still like #2 better. :rolleyes: IDK...we'lll see how the white satin looks next to my ivory dress.

reminds me...i should try that on again...see how the past 8 months have taken their toll on my body. :faint:

Let's see....what else??? I did order 2 small gold Lady and Tramp charms for my garter. I'm going to send them out and have them added to a garter. And my cards and pockets came in already!! Wow they send orders out faster than they do samples. :lmao: I worked on them a bit this weekend but didn't get to far. I need to get the large square hole punch so i can cut squares....and still figure out what i want to say. I have plenty of time since we don't plan on mailing the invites, rather have them hand delievered on the ship. Everyone has already booked, we know they are coming, seems kind of pointless to send the invite so early and to their house when i know they will forget all the important aspects of the cruise.

[OneTreeHillAddict]

:wave2: Hi Tammy!! Thanks for stopping by!! Yup we are doing the cabins and are very excited about it! Can't wait. Thanks for the photographer offer!! :rotfl: I will definately keep that in mind!! I'm sure i could get you a cabin cheaper than what they charge for crappy pics! :crazy2:

If you are serious we will work something out. If I were to come Sidney would come too to help me and we'd probably have to bring the baby (since it will be more than a few days). He's a wild child and I can't trust him with anyone. He will run out of the house in a heartbeat. He don't care. You should see my locks. It's like a high security prison (or NYC) around here. :rotfl2: But a year from now he may be "normal". You never know. I'd be able to photograph everything....from your trip at WDW, everything you guys do on the ship, Island, and the wedding itself. You'd end up with 1000's of pictures! (And they would be yours...everything would be on a high quality disc) which means you could take your time with the prints and get whatever you need whenever you need it. I offer packages on my website as well if you're more into that but if you're like me you'd want them all. I feel like a lot of people hold your pictures prisoner so they can suck someone out of every penny. I don't work like that. I have many options where people can just get the disc if they want. I can email you the info if you'd like. You know I'd do you good! :thumbsup2


So i did order both pairs of shoes. :lmao: More votes for #1....but i still like #2 better. :rolleyes: IDK...we'lll see how the white satin looks next to my ivory dress. I liked both pair too. It's not like you can't wear them with a lot of other stuff.

reminds me...i should try that on again...see how the past 8 months have taken their toll on my body. :faint:

Let's see....what else??? I did order 2 small gold Lady and Tramp charms for my garter. I'm going to send them out and have them added to a garter. And my cards and pockets came in already!! Really? That's fast! The charms are a GREAT idea! Wow they send orders out faster than they do samples. :lmao: I worked on them a bit this weekend but didn't get to far. I need to get the large square hole punch so i can cut squares....and still figure out what i want to say. I have plenty of time since we don't plan on mailing the invites, rather have them hand delievered on the ship. Everyone has already booked, we know they are coming, seems kind of pointless to send the invite so early and to their house when i know they will forget all the important aspects of the cruise.

How many people are coming total? They give you a discount if you book so many rooms don't they? We were docked by a Disney cruise ship once and I wanted to leave Carnival and go hang with Mickey. The hand delivery is a nice touch. I'm guessing you all love Tony's Town Square!? :lmao:

[padisneyfour]

Jen just catching up, everything sounds wonderful down to the garter with the lady and tramp charms.....good luck with the invites keep us posted:goodvibes

[29apr00]

How many people are coming total? They give you a discount if you book so many rooms don't they? We were docked by a Disney cruise ship once and I wanted to leave Carnival and go hang with Mickey. The hand delivery is a nice touch. I'm guessing you all love Tony's Town Square!? :lmao:


There are 18 of us so far, but only 5 cabins. you need 8 cabins to quailfy for the group rate. We haven't been to Tony's yet :faint: but we are scheduling a very special dinner there for this trip! :thumbsup2

[Donald'sGirl]

Jen I can't wait to see how the garter and invites turn out! I can't believe we are just over 10 months away! It is flying so fast now! :faint:

[CinderelliT]

Everything you have done so far looks great!! You are way ahead of me, so I keep reading your journal for tips! I just contact Disney Weddings today about the VR, and I am waiting for them to get back to me. :thumbsup2
I hope you win about the cake! I want a nicer cake too, so let me know what they tell you.
Also, I wish we could book the same cruise!!! I am a professional photographer, and I would love to photograph your ceremony!!! :rotfl2: I would just have to give you a crash course so you could photograph me!! :rotfl:
Good luck with everything!
Tanya

[29apr00]

If you book your VR for onboard you could totally cruise on the same ship!!! VR's on the ship would be Friday on Nassua day, and mine is on Saturday at CC!!! I think they only do 1 on CC each trip though. We could be each other's photographer, althought i give no promises that i could even figure out how to get the camera to work! :lmao:

[CinderelliT]

I was hoping Cathy would call me back today with available dates! :sad2: Maybe tomorrow. I am hoping to start reserving dates in the next week or so. - That would be so much fun to see another DISer's ceremony. Here's hoping for a phone call tomorrow. pixiedust:

[OneTreeHillAddict]

There are 18 of us so far, but only 5 cabins. you need 8 cabins to quailfy for the group rate. We haven't been to Tony's yet :faint: but we are scheduling a very special dinner there for this trip! :thumbsup2

They have the best desserts! It's a beautiful place! You are going to LOVE the decor! On my last day...when I get to it...I have tons of pics of the inside. That's where the Good Morning Grand Gathering is held.

[29apr00]

Ok so i got both pairs of shoes and tried them on with the dress (which still fits btw!) Realized that the dress itself is white, not bridal white, but maybe an antique white, and it's just the lace overlay that is ivory.

so the ivory shoe

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/002-2.jpg

and the white satin
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/001-1.jpg

:confused3 I like them both....but still think i'm leaning towards the ivory ones.

[OneTreeHillAddict]

The first one looks best on with the dress...

I'm just curious. How much do these people (on the cruise ship) charge to Photograph your wedding? My packages start at $999 and they come with a good bit of stuff. I'm wondering what their hourly rate is. As much as I love Disney I might seriously look into doing this for people. I might take the goods down with me in March and do some pro shots. I'm nervous about bringing anything worth $ down there after those people stole my underwear! :sad2: I have a some samples from the beach in my TR.

[Donald'sGirl]

Jen I like the first one. I like the style more because it can't tell the difference in the colors in the pictures.

[29apr00]

I agree, and you really can tell the white vs ivory with the 2nd shoe. (and it's a VERY slippery little shoe. i about fell on my *** in the bathroom! :rotfl: )

Tammy - they have a couple different packages based on the number of pictures you want to buy. the cheapest for the VR is $175 and inclue 20 5x7, 5 8x10, and 1 hr photography. if you want a CD, you HAVE to buy a package plus $450 for the CD, and there is some debate as to whether you get ALL the pics on the CD or just the ones you buy. the most expensive one is $1000 and still only includes an hr of photography, but it does include the CD, an 8x10 album, a 5x7 album, 30 5x7, 30 8x10 and 25 "announcements". We're going to go with the smallest package probably, and hopefully get the CD if we can get all the images.

[OneTreeHillAddict]

I agree, and you really can tell the white vs ivory with the 2nd shoe. (and it's a VERY slippery little shoe. i about fell on my *** in the bathroom! :rotfl: )

Tammy - they have a couple different packages based on the number of pictures you want to buy. the cheapest for the VR is $175 and inclue 20 5x7, 5 8x10, and 1 hr photography. if you want a CD, you HAVE to buy a package plus $450 for the CD, and there is some debate as to whether you get ALL the pics on the CD or just the ones you buy. the most expensive one is $1000 and still only includes an hr of photography, but it does include the CD, an 8x10 album, a 5x7 album, 30 5x7, 30 8x10 and 25 "announcements". We're going to go with the smallest package probably, and hopefully get the CD if we can get all the images.

Uh oh! That's not good. You don't want a slippery shoe.

$1000 is not bad for all of that, if they do a good job. If they're like those PP peeps in the park then I say NO WAY! Skip them. :lmao: Have you seen samples? It would be nice if you could have someone add other pics to that disc...of you guys getting ready, after the veremony, on the beach, at dinner, etc. They don't offer that kind of thing?

[29apr00]

they do pics on the beach after the ceremony, during the reception, and around the ship afterwards. that's it. I kind of think they are just like the PP guys in the park.

[DisneyFairy19]

I love the ivory shoes...:thumbsup2 beautiful

[OneTreeHillAddict]

they do pics on the beach after the ceremony, during the reception, and around the ship afterwards. that's it. I kind of think they are just like the PP guys in the park.

:faint: Uh oh. That's not good.

[DisneyDmbNut]

jen - you know my thoughts on the DCL photography..Commit to the smallest package because if they turn out great..you can always upgrade the package. Between the flash and my lazy eye, we just got the small package

[Pooh_Girl]

My vote is for the ivory ones.

So what if you opt for the bigger photo package and most of the pictures don't turn out?? Will they refund anything or can you downgrade to the smaller package??

[pink_tink8i8]

I love the ivory ones as well!

[29apr00]

My vote is for the ivory ones.

So what if you opt for the bigger photo package and most of the pictures don't turn out?? Will they refund anything or can you downgrade to the smaller package??

No idea really. We're planning on the smaller package. If the pictures look good, then we may upgrade. But i can't see needing more than 20 5x7 and 5 8x10.

[Pooh_Girl]

No idea really. We're planning on the smaller package. If the pictures look good, then we may upgrade. But i can't see needing more than 20 5x7 and 5 8x10.

I'm still working up a budget to show to the hubby (hehehe) so I guess I'll go ahead and budget for the bigger package, but start out with the smaller one and upgrade if the pictures are okay. My main concern is the CD. I really don't care if I get the other pictures or not as long as I can get a CD. I wish they just had a package that was JUST the CD and a couple of hours of photography. I think that would make a lot of bride's lives easier.

[29apr00]

YEAH!!! I did my invitation!! Oh i'm so pleased with it! I really feel like this tiny little thing really adds that extra touch to the VR!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/invitation001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/invitation002.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/invitation003.jpg

[padisneyfour]

Jen your invites look wonderful! I love the color combo! Awesome!:goodvibes

[camara381]

I love the new invitations!!!! They came out beautiful.

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Did you ever see this? It was in my old trip report...made me think of ya'll!

http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p398/MrsGavinDeGraw/Disney%202008/MagicKingdom229.jpg

[jennifaerie]

They are beautiful, Jennifer! Not that I'd expect anything else from you. :D :goodvibes

[29apr00]

Did you ever see this? It was in my old trip report...made me think of ya'll!

http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p398/MrsGavinDeGraw/Disney%202008/MagicKingdom229.jpg

That's awesome! Is it from Tony's??

[OneTreeHillAddict]

That's awesome! Is it from Tony's??

Yep! I thought you'd like it. :goodvibes

[CinderelliT]

Wow! Your invitations look gorgeous!! :) Great job!

[kaysmommie]

Hey Jennifer,
I love your invitations, they are gorgeous!! I have to go back and catch up some more. This will be great reading since I hope DH wants to renew our vows at Disney or on the Disney Cruise.

[29apr00]

Hi Nicole! Thanks for stopping by! I saw your wedding picture on Tammy's thread!! It's so funny, dh and i were SUPPOSED to elope to Jamaica!! Then he went and told his mother and that was the end of that! :headache: So our wedding was a "typical" wedding and we caved to the wishes of our parents (afterall they were paying) and now we are doing it our way! :banana:

[29apr00]

Pardon the fact that i look like death runned over....i've been really nasty sick lately.
*ETA - ok that picture was SOOO bad i couldn't even post it! So all you get is the ears!*

BUT that certainly was helped by the arrival of my ears!! WOO HOO! They are so cute! I love them!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/Ears001-Copy.jpg

ANd i also did an inspiration board....just so i could try and see how all my ideas play out. yeah, they're kinda messy right now! :rotfl:

http://www.bridalcanvas.com/canvas/load2/2259/d1ba2da24d8cd6463ee140cce5d53519/pr/max

[figmentfan814]

Just catching up after getting back over the weekend, I love how your invitations turned out. The monogram on the front looks great and I love the pockets inside. The graphic on the actual invite is so cute too!

The inspiration board is such a nice idea; its a great way to pull all of your ideas together :goodvibes

[29apr00]

Thanks Vanessa! Hope you had a wonderful anniversary trip!

I'm glad i did the inspiration board! It really did help me visualize things!

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Love the board and the ears! I'm happy to hear you're feeling a little better! Hopefully you will be back to your old self here soon. :hug:

[MegKate]

Love the ears!

Hope you get to feeling better soon!! Sending some pixiedust: your way!

[pink_tink8i8]

yay for the ears! :yay: and I love your inspiration board. You put my table pic on there. Fun!! it looks great with everything you like!

Did you get a guest book? I saw a really nice lady and the tramp one on ebay and I thought of you

[29apr00]

You did?!?!?!? Oh i'm gonna go look!!

[kaysmommie]

Love the bride Minnie Ears, very cute!

[spacerangerqueen]

Love the bride ears. I just bought some for myself the other day. I got the new kind though.

I love your inspiration board too.

Just wondering, I see the three cakes you have pictured, any word on if anything like that can be done? I was really hoping to see what you ended up with, and now I've gone and booked my wedding for before your VR! lol

[29apr00]

:rotfl: that is a highly controversial subject!

i've been told the SHAPE of the mad hatter is a definate NO, but the design with colors and hearts and mickey heads MAYBE an option, but it can't be decided until closer to sailing when your pasty chef is available. As for the other two, i figured if the mad hatter is a no-go, than those two are the easiest designs i found, so hopefully those may be an option. :confused3 it's all still very up in the air.

[CinderelliT]

:rotfl: that is a highly controversial subject!

i've been told the SHAPE of the mad hatter is a definate NO, but the design with colors and hearts and mickey heads MAYBE an option, but it can't be decided until closer to sailing when your pasty chef is available. As for the other two, i figured if the mad hatter is a no-go, than those two are the easiest designs i found, so hopefully those may be an option. :confused3 it's all still very up in the air.

I keep hoping that I can at least get some hidden mickey heads, but everytime I've asked, I get a flat out no! :sad1: I was told that I can only choose one of the two options. How hard could it be to put mickey heads on a cake?
I also don't even know what date my actual VR is on. I've email Cathy a couple of times and have gotten no response. Should I email her again? I know she's a busy lady and all, but I want to know my date! LOL!! :laughing:

[spacerangerqueen]

::sigh::

Well my thing is that I HATE icing flowers and all the piping on the edges of the cakes!

I would seriously be happy if they just iced it all one color, not white, and maybe put some ribbon on it or something. Though I would prefer some kind of design. Heck let me and my mom go decorate it, we'll bring our own supplies!

Is it bad that I haven't spoken to Cathy since I booked the wedding? Am I supposed to put in these requests for things before I return the packet she e-mailed me?

She did tell me that the wedding would be on Thursday, one of our sea days.

[29apr00]

Cathy really has very little to do with any of us DCL brides until about 3 months before the sailing. I hate that, but i guess that's the way it's done for DCL. Completely different from DFTW on land. Whatever. :headache:

I would take notes of everything you want, includeing the basic easy cake design, and add it to your planning kit. Hopefully as you get closer to the sailing date and are actually in contact with Cathy, you'll get better answers. Seems lately i've seen a lot of us DCL brides that are pretty unhappy with the cake situation. It's a shame really. :sad2:

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

LOVE all your ideas...and I am in love with the ears!!
I am worried when we go they won't have the headband :(

[29apr00]

LOVE all your ideas...and I am in love with the ears!!
I am worried when we go they won't have the headband :(


Check Ebay!! :thumbsup2

[DisneyDmbNut]

Jen!! Your shirt is on the FedEx truck..I hope it is the right color!!

[29apr00]

It's PERFECT Betsy! I can't wait to get home and see how he looks in it!!

Of course i'll post pics!! :thumbsup2

[spacerangerqueen]

Cathy really has very little to do with any of us DCL brides until about 3 months before the sailing. I hate that, but i guess that's the way it's done for DCL. Completely different from DFTW on land. Whatever. :headache:

I would take notes of everything you want, includeing the basic easy cake design, and add it to your planning kit. Hopefully as you get closer to the sailing date and are actually in contact with Cathy, you'll get better answers. Seems lately i've seen a lot of us DCL brides that are pretty unhappy with the cake situation. It's a shame really. :sad2:

Alright I'm going to load up my cake file with pics. By the time I get around to submitting my packet to Cathy it's going to have so much stuff I'm going to have to send it through the Disney file sharing site :rotfl:

[pink_tink8i8]

Did you find the guest book and pen? I'll send you a link if you didn't :goodvibes

[DisneyBrideToni]

wow I can't believe you are already only 9 months away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Time flys by so fast!

[29apr00]

Did you find the guest book and pen? I'll send you a link if you didn't :goodvibes


No i couldn't find it!! is it still there?? Send me a link if you have it!

[29apr00]

wow I can't believe you are already only 9 months away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Time flys by so fast!

I know! I can't believe it! I started counting at over 500 days, now we are at 285!! It really has gone by fast!!

[pink_tink8i8]

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Disney-Lady-the-Tramp-Wedding-Guest-Book-Pen-Set-dog_W0QQitemZ350167376465QQcmdZViewItemQQptZWeddin g_Party_Supplies?hash=item350167376465&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18

Let me know if it doesn't work

[Tink_Kel]

:rotfl: that is a highly controversial subject!

i've been told the SHAPE of the mad hatter is a definate NO, but the design with colors and hearts and mickey heads MAYBE an option, but it can't be decided until closer to sailing when your pasty chef is available. As for the other two, i figured if the mad hatter is a no-go, than those two are the easiest designs i found, so hopefully those may be an option. :confused3 it's all still very up in the air.

Throwing some pixie dust your way...the design and colors seem pretty simple. How hard would it be to cut out fondont circles? :confused: That Mad Hatter cake is my favorite too!

BTW...love the ears!

[DisneyFairy19]

I have the same ears, isnt it fun to wear them????

[Bride-to-be]

I just read all 30 pages of your PJ :surfweb: All of your plans look so exciting! I abs love your invites and the save the dates. I wish I were talented enough to do something like that. I think its so great that your group is just the right size for the little Palo room. I am sooo fearful that they aren't going to be able to do a reception for us and we are going to have to move to WDW.

We went through the same sort of thing with the cake - because we don't really like the typical cake. I am hoping they can just go a plain butter cream cake and that we can take one of the white chocolate castle cake toppers and cover it in brown sugar for a sand castle cake.

I am very curious about all of the little details and extras - can't wait to read about them.

[29apr00]

I have the same ears, isnt it fun to wear them????

:rotfl: I wear them ALL the time! I already got Spaghetti Sauce on the veil part while cooking dinner! :scared1:

[29apr00]

I just read all 30 pages of your PJ :surfweb: All of your plans look so exciting! I abs love your invites and the save the dates. I wish I were talented enough to do something like that. I think its so great that your group is just the right size for the little Palo room. I am sooo fearful that they aren't going to be able to do a reception for us and we are going to have to move to WDW.

We went through the same sort of thing with the cake - because we don't really like the typical cake. I am hoping they can just go a plain butter cream cake and that we can take one of the white chocolate castle cake toppers and cover it in brown sugar for a sand castle cake.

I am very curious about all of the little details and extras - can't wait to read about them.


Aw thanks!! I seriously am not creative at all, i just found the great ideas from the other brides here!

:headache: the cake issue!! Every time i think about it it just drives me nuts!! This is supposed to be a relaxing happy event since the 1st one was so stressful....yet that dang cake is going to drive me over the edge!! They were able to give Escape brides an option, seriously, I know the pasty chefs onboard are not THAT inexperienced when it comes to decorating! They carve animals out of watermelon rindes! They should be able to cut out fondant circles! :headache:


Anyway, good luck with your issues too!

[29apr00]

So let's see.....um.....nothing really to report! :rotfl:

I put a huge payment on the cruise last week so i won't be buying any more stuff for a while! :rotfl: We did get a shirt for DH to wear but we are working on pants for him now, and need to find a matching outfit for DS to wear too! MIL finally finished the demo bag, and we have now moved onto another type of bag, like the over the shoulder duffle bag type. she thinks that may be easier to do so we'll see about that.

Otherwise....we are just in limbo until i save up more money! :rotfl:

[DisneyDmbNut]

we wants a picture of the shirt!! On DH!!

[29apr00]

Really? ;) I though for sure you would know what it looks like! :lmao:

[Bride-to-be]

Since I assume its going to be a relatively small cake, could you have it made at WDW first and then just transported and stored on the boat? I watch Ace of Cakes and other cake shows quite a bit. To me it sounded like the fondant keeps all of the moisture in the cake. If it were refrigerated properly I would think it would last 3 days.. I think a lot of times for really really fancy cakes it takes 3 days to make and decorate them.

My theory is that if DCL is willing to store your flowers for you for 3 days they would probably be willing to store a cake too - especially if it met that they didn't have to make it! :rotfl:

[DisneyDmbNut]

i don't think you can bring an open item like a cake on the ship through customs
I think there is a sign that says "no food items" in the terminal

[DisneyDmbNut]

Really? ;) I though for sure you would know what it looks like! :lmao:

i know what the size medium looked like on my DH:scared1: but not on yours!

I am glad it matched your dress..it is such a pretty shirt, isn't it?:love:

[29apr00]

ok, i have quite a few updates to make!!

i'm wondering about my shoes again. I have 2 pairs right now.

1- my Mickey Flip Flops that i'm planing on wearing from the ship to the beach. I'll go barefoot once we hit the sand.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/DSC02539-Copy.jpg

2- my "formal" bridal sandals that i'm planning on wearing in Palo for dinner and around the ship at night.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/002-2.jpg

Now i'm thinking i want something "flashy"-ier. :lol2: I keep seeing everyones killer pink heals and I know as tall as I am, i still look awesome in heals. I SO WANT A PAIR!! I never get to wear heals anymore, i wear blue jeans to work on a daily basis. :eek:

So now i'm thinking about wearing my mickey flip flops just around the cabin and ship, wearing my Bridal Sandals down to the beach, but getting a pair of Pink ones for the evening. This could be a once in a lifetime opportunity to rock out a pair of killer heals like that! Indiana girls just don't normally wear PINK SHOES!! :scared1: I have to look at my bridal shoes again, because i can't remember if there is a strap on them. I'd hate to have to bend over and undo my strap after getting off the trolley before i walk on the sand. :scared:


what do you think of these?

http://www.shoemall.com/assets/product_images/styles/medium/149581PNK1R.jpg

and of course i'm totally in love with these $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ones!:rolleyes1
http://www42.babidou.com/pic/2008/12/4/pan999/CL%20new/_MG_8456.jpg


and not for the VR...but these are adorable too! I'm definately getting these ones!!!
http://auctionboutique.com/usersdirs/14995/cd-s-whstw-stp-c17-900-2.jpg


these are my bridal sandals.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/007-1.jpg

The shoes do have straps. So if i were to wear them off the ship down to the beach....i'd have to bend over and unstrap them before walking in the sand. I just don't see me bending over in my dress to try and remove the shoes. :rotfl: so i guess now i'm back to the mickey flip flops down to the beach, and those shoes in the evening.

[29apr00]

FINALLY!! The Sand Ceremony Kit has arrived!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/004-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/005-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/006-1.jpg

I'm very happy with it! The vases look good, and the main vase is plenty big enought, the etching looks nice and it has a lid! Very important to have a lid! And a good price too! Only $25 for the 1 big vase and 2 pouring vased. not bad at all!


Now...this was my trial color run....it has everyone's birthstone color in it. Joe is Emerald for May, Jackie is lime green Peridot for August, i'm Sapphire Blue for September, and Joey is Amythest for Feb.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/DSC02527.jpg

Using everyone's birthstone color was a really cool idea, and it does look good....but it's just so bright!! And my color scheme is not bright at all! :lol2: It's a rather pale pink and ivory. So as much as i like the way it looks....i think i'm going to go for different colors. Trying to figure out if I want to do Pinks and Whites/Ivorys or Pinks and Blues.


Ok, now for the bag. we redid the bag, now with an over the shoulder type duffle bag. I think it came out really nice!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/002-Copy.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/003-1.jpg

So that's it! Finally! We are going to make the pink writing just a tiny bit darker, using the same color as inside Tramp's Ears.

[figmentfan814]

That's too bad you can't get the super cute pink shoes; I would have been totally jealous. I have wider feet, so I never fit in any of the really cute shoes.

The sand ceremony set is really nice. I agree the lid was a must-have for me too. I didn't even think of birthstone colors; that is very creative. Although, I'm in August too and I'm not a fan of peridot.

I agree with the bag; the embroidery turned out really cute and the darker pink will make it perfect!

[OneTreeHillAddict]

I love the pink high heels! And the Mickey flip flops are so cute! I never heard of a sand ceremony kit. That is a GREAT idea for getting married at the beach! Did you know you have your full name and address coming through in one of those pics!? :eek: Wasn't sure if you noticed or not. You told me once you couldn't see your pics at work. Anyway, things are looking GREAT! I love it! Lady and the Tramp bag rocks too! You guys are so crafty. I wish I could make cool stuff like that!

[pink_tink8i8]

love your bags! so adorable. I bought the pink Christian Louboutins 2 weeks ago. I love them

[29apr00]

That's too bad you can't get the super cute pink shoes; I would have been totally jealous. I have wider feet, so I never fit in any of the really cute shoes.

The sand ceremony set is really nice. I agree the lid was a must-have for me too. I didn't even think of birthstone colors; that is very creative. Although, I'm in August too and I'm not a fan of peridot.

I agree with the bag; the embroidery turned out really cute and the darker pink will make it perfect!

:rotfl: Yeah, DD is upset that she has "icky" green and her brother has a pretty purple. :rotfl:

I love the pink high heels! And the Mickey flip flops are so cute! I never heard of a sand ceremony kit. That is a GREAT idea for getting married at the beach! Did you know you have your full name and address coming through in one of those pics!? :eek: Wasn't sure if you noticed or not. You told me once you couldn't see your pics at work. Anyway, things are looking GREAT! I love it! Lady and the Tramp bag rocks too! You guys are so crafty. I wish I could make cool stuff like that!

Yeah, i saw that....I was just too lazy to fix it. :scared:

love your bags! so adorable. I bought the pink Christian Louboutins 2 weeks ago. I love them


I LOVE the shoes but the price tag!! :scared1: Even the discount places and ebay are $400!! :mad: not getting his shoes anytime soon.

[29apr00]

Just a few updates......

DFTW Coordinator for DCL was an unfortunate victim of the layoff's last week, so i now have a new planner/coordinator. Seems that even Disney isn't immune to the recession. And i have to say that they way they handled this "change" was really crappy! Having to find out from a message board about your coordinator being laid off and getting a new one was quite a kick in the gut! :headache:


Anywhoooo.....:rolleyes1

The flower girl basket i originally order has been discountinued so now i'm back to square one with that. still trying to find something that is basic and plain....nothing to fru-fru for a change. :rotfl:

[LittleStinkerbelle]

Your plans sound great! Sorry about your coordinator:sad1:.

I'm loving your PJ because we're thinking of a DCL VR ourselves.

[camara381]

The sand ceremony kit is super cute!!! I love everyones names etched in. I love all the shoes you posted. I could never walk in any of them but they are awesome!!!

[29apr00]

Your plans sound great! Sorry about your coordinator:sad1:.

I'm loving your PJ because we're thinking of a DCL VR ourselves.

Thanks!! Good luck with your decision! Let me know if I can sway you over to the DCL side! :rotfl:

[LittleStinkerbelle]

Thanks!! Good luck with your decision! Let me know if I can sway you over to the DCL side! :rotfl:

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: Ever since I got this idea in my head I'm like a woman obsessed! I bought Carrie's book and I am actually thinking of subscribing to Bride magazine, you know, just for dress and flower ideas, but my DH thinks that might be over the top :confused3 ;);)

[29apr00]

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

I just booked the Epcot Bridal Shoot for 12/8!! I'm so excited!!

THe only bummer part to this is that we are doing WDW before the cruise, so DH is going to get the whole WOW affect before the VR. It's not that big of a deal, as the dress is hanging in my closet and he's seen a pic of it. But maybe i'll look better this time because i'm going to have someone come do my hair and make up before the shoot! So i may look better than i will on the ship! :rotfl:

OOooohhhh! I need to find a bouquet for the shoot too!! :banana:

[PixyDusted]

YAY!! SOOO excited for you! Maybe go with the florist Lisa used for her MK Shoot bouquet? It was gorgeous!

[29apr00]

Thanks Mikkel! I'm excited for it! Joe absolutely HATES to get pictures taken, so i'm hopeing that being ALONE with no one else around, and outside in setting that he will hopefully like won't make it so bad! :rolleyes1

Still waiting on an email back from Beaute Speciale. And i spent most of the day looking for a bouquetl I know what i'm going to get from DFTW, the Tropical one, with HOPEFULLY very little green stuff, and pink roses. It's not really what i'm looking for, but i know what i DO want they would charge $$$$$ for. So i think i'm going to go a completely different route for the shoot, but i'm not sure what i'm looking for yet! :rotfl:


Found a flower girl basket finally!! Hobby Lobby has their bridal section 50% off this week and i found a pretty cute plain ivory one. Got some tiny little pink roses that i'm going to put on plus some thin pink ribbon for her. Should be very cute. I showed it to Jackie and she was so excited! Which is funny because she really doesn't quite get the concept of the VR. But Joey went nutso! Crying over his basket. :eek: Umm...you don't get a basket dude! Well Dh says i have to do something now that he saw Jackie's basket. So now i guess it's off to find a pillow when i really didn't want one. oh well, what's a little bit more stuff to haul down.:sad2:

[padisneyfour]

congrats on the epcot shoot! how exciting! the fg basket sounds cute- you'll have to post a picture.....everything is coming together!!!!:goodvibes

[LittleStinkerbelle]

Congrats on the Epcot shoot--that's going to be great! Can't wait to see a pic of the FG basket.

[DisneyFairy19]

I so want those hot pink heels.... so cute

[DisneyBrideToni]

I love your sand ceremony kit and the colors together are beautiful! I love the idea of the birthstone colors.

I had the same formal shoes as you!!! They are very comfy. You can dye them pink if you wanted to. I was thinking of doing that but then decided not to which was probably smart since it rained and I could just imagine my pink feet from the dye running.

The bag came out great! I love Lady and the Tramp. :goodvibes

[pinkcow]

I love all of your shoe choices!! Congrats on the photo shoot!! :goodvibes

[29apr00]

:woohoo: :woohoo: I'm so proud of myself!! :thumbsup2 This basket was just OK, rather plain which was what i wanted!

I added the pink roses, some sheer pink and white ribbons, and the Lady and Tramp charms to the handle! Jackie LOVES it!! :love: She wants to play with it now! :rotfl:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/Zoo013.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/Zoo014.jpg

and these are the shoes i got for the Epcot shoot.

http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/1/456/L11706955.jpg

[29apr00]

congrats on the epcot shoot! how exciting! the fg basket sounds cute- you'll have to post a picture.....everything is coming together!!!!:goodvibes

Thanks Tammy!!

Congrats on the Epcot shoot--that's going to be great! Can't wait to see a pic of the FG basket.

Thanks! I'm so happy to be able to do the Shoot!

I so want those hot pink heels.... so cute

I have seen so many awesome pink shoes lately I want them all!! :rotfl:

I love your sand ceremony kit and the colors together are beautiful! I love the idea of the birthstone colors.

I had the same formal shoes as you!!! They are very comfy. You can dye them pink if you wanted to. I was thinking of doing that but then decided not to which was probably smart since it rained and I could just imagine my pink feet from the dye running.

The bag came out great! I love Lady and the Tramp. :goodvibes

I'm so glad you said the shoes are comfy!! the plan is to wear them at night AFTER a whole afternoon barefoot in the sand! So i'm sure my feet will be needing some TLC that evening. :rotfl:

I love all of your shoe choices!! Congrats on the photo shoot!! :goodvibes

Thanks!

[CinderelliT]

Jennifer,

I am so excited for your Epcot shoot! You are going to have awesome pics. I hope that you are able to get Amy or Ty, or another great photographer. pixiedust: I'm sending you pixie dust for this!!

I haven't ordered a sand ceremony kit yet since I paid our cruise off and then my DH's broken tooth cost us more than our cruise! Finances suck for us at the moment.
Your kit looks awesome though! I'm thinking of doing my sand colors in white, pink, black, and maybe baby blue. I'll have to do a trial run.
AND...your shoes are all awesome! I am totally jealous of the pink ones. I may have to change from blue shoes to pink... it will match my roses! :lmao:
Everything is coming along!
Tanya

[29apr00]

Thanks Tanya! I requested Amy but she's already taken! :headache: So after looking over some recommendations for girls here I have now requested Regina! :thumbsup2

[LittleStinkerbelle]

The flower girl basket came out amazing!!! And I love those pink shoes!

[29apr00]

:lovestruc:lovestruc

I think i found the bouquet for my Epcot Bridal Shoot!!

http://www.shavonsweddingsilks.com/images/naturaltouchplumeriapinkcallalilyliliesroses.jpg

I love it! I may even use it for the VR! it's very tropical but not in an overgrown weed kind of way! It's very sweet and girly! :rotfl:

Sooo....how much do you think this will be?? She gave me a price without the plumeria...i'm just waiting to see what it will be with the plumeria.

[CinderelliT]

Do you have any links for Regina's pics? I wanna see!

The bouqet is gorgeous!!!:love: Great sweet yet tropical choice.

[figmentfan814]

The basket turned out really cute; I love how you added the charms. If you end up using the bouquet for the VR too, will you get something else in exchange from Disney?

[29apr00]

The basket turned out really cute; I love how you added the charms. If you end up using the bouquet for the VR too, will you get something else in exchange from Disney?


I doubt it....and i'm pretty sure DFTW wouldn't have the plumeria available. I guess i could ask. Hmmm....wonder if Brie could answer that.

[LittleStinkerbelle]

That bouquet is beautiful!!!

[pink_tink8i8]

your fg basket is sooo cute! love your epcot bouquet and shoes :goodvibes

[29apr00]

Do you have any links for Regina's pics? I wanna see!

The bouqet is gorgeous!!!:love: Great sweet yet tropical choice.

Here's the link i got about Regina....

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2149942

[OneTreeHillAddict]

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

I just booked the Epcot Bridal Shoot for 12/8!! I'm so excited!!

THe only bummer part to this is that we are doing WDW before the cruise, so DH is going to get the whole WOW affect before the VR. It's not that big of a deal, as the dress is hanging in my closet and he's seen a pic of it. But maybe i'll look better this time because i'm going to have someone come do my hair and make up before the shoot! So i may look better than i will on the ship! :rotfl:

OOooohhhh! I need to find a bouquet for the shoot too!! :banana:

Love the basket, shoes, flowers ~ everything you picked for this! :lovestruc I was wondering...does Disney make you use their cameras or can you book a shoot in WS and bring your own photographer. If they will how much would it be? I'd just like to do one of my kids out there! I don't want the photopass people though. If they'd use the high setting it'd be okay but the lowest sucks when it comes to making an enlargement.

[29apr00]

Outside photographers are not allowed in the parks at all. and the Bridal Shoots with Disney Photographic Services are not at all like the PP people. They guys use the high end cameras and you can get big professional wall portraits from the shoot.

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Outside photographers are not allowed in the parks at all. and the Bridal Shoots with Disney Photographic Services are not at all like the PP people. They guys use the high end cameras and you can get big professional wall portraits from the shoot.

Did you ask what they shoot with? I'm curious to know. Even if you get married at Disney they won't let you bring your own person? (Well, I know of someone who married at the wedding pavilion and they brought in their own photographer. :confused3 That was about 2 years ago) What will be included in your package? With PP the best print size you can get is an 11 x 14. Do you get to choose your country? How does it work?

[29apr00]

the wedding pavillion and resort locations for weddings don't count....those you can still use your own photographer. But from contracts signed from October of last year onward, if you are in the park whether it be the wedding, reception or dessert party, you must use Disney's photographer.

I believe you can go all the way up to a 20x16 wall portrait. I have no idea what kind of camera they use.....i wouldn't know what it meant if they told me anyway.

You can choose your own country, you get to pick 2. Normally they recommend Italy and another country. You get a proof book, 4x6 prints of all shots, then an album of 12 4x6 prints.

Here's the website....you can see these are totally different from the Photopass shoots.

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

[CinderelliT]

I've seen several of the photographers all using Nikons, which is what we use in our studio. The pp people have D80's and 90's which are 10 and 12 mega pixels. I can blow my pics up to 20x30 - poster size - and even bigger without losing any quality. The only professionals I've seen around in Disney shoot on D200 and D3 - which are larger format Nikon cameras that have a really high resolution. I'm sure there are others that use more types. I think the D3 has like 24 mega pixels.

Do you think if I bring my camera, that the photographer will snap a couple of shots with it? I have seen them do this for engagement photos.

[29apr00]

I think that would depend on the photographer and your kind of camera. I would think a cheap-o point and shoot camera would be ok...but if you bring the big telephoto lens type camera....he's gonna now you're trying to get out of paying +$100 for a big photo and may not do it. :rotfl:

[OneTreeHillAddict]

the wedding pavillion and resort locations for weddings don't count....those you can still use your own photographer. But from contracts signed from October of last year onward, if you are in the park whether it be the wedding, reception or dessert party, you must use Disney's photographer.

I believe you can go all the way up to a 20x16 wall portrait. I have no idea what kind of camera they use.....i wouldn't know what it meant if they told me anyway.

You can choose your own country, you get to pick 2. Normally they recommend Italy and another country. You get a proof book, 4x6 prints of all shots, then an album of 12 4x6 prints.

Here's the website....you can see these are totally different from the Photopass shoots.

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

Oh okay. Italy is gorgeous! I wonder if anyone has ever picked America. LOL Can you not buy a disc of your pics? I'm going to go look at the website.

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Did they email you a price list? If so will you forward it to me?

[29apr00]

I dont' have a price list but from looking at other bride's pics, i think i remember them being as expensive as everything else at Disney. The disc is $1000

[OneTreeHillAddict]

I dont' have a price list but from looking at other bride's pics, i think i remember them being as expensive as everything else at Disney. The disc is $1000

Whoa! I do a beach portrait disc...10 photos of their choice for $149. People always buy more but that price brings them in. I'd rather do a disc anyday and let them deal with the prints. Saves me a lot of time and I end up making just as much off the disc. I looked and yeah....this isn't photopass. :goodvibes I meant to tell you...I read the story on how you guys met but I was disappointed to see the wedding/honeymoon pics not there anymore. :confused3 Sidney and I had a similar whirlwind romance. I can't really describe it here on the Dis but you know what I mean...:rotfl2:

[29apr00]

yeah i rearranged Photobucket, but can't see it at work anyway. I'll try and remember to go back and fix it later this weekend

[29apr00]

.I read the story on how you guys met but I was disappointed to see the wedding/honeymoon pics not there anymore. :confused3 Sidney and I had a similar whirlwind romance. I can't really describe it here on the Dis but you know what I mean...:rotfl2:

all fixed!!

[29apr00]

Tomorrow (wednesday) is our 9th anniversary! :love::love: I can't believe it's been that long, but at the same time.... it seems so short! How can it be both? :lmao: We had a big weekend planned for a trip to a B&B up at Lake MIchigan,....and cancelled at the last minute in favor of spending the money on ourselves! :rotfl: Dh got a fishing pole, i bought my Epcot bouquet. :lmao:

I made this for our anniversary....it's a HOT TUB!! :rotfl2:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/cakes/Family/008.jpg

We went to Olive Garden for dinner tonight, kind of a spur of the moment decision. OMG one of the best meals in a long time! I got the new chicken lasagne stuff!! It was really really good!! Dh enjoyed his meal too, which is saying alot. It takes a lot for him to offer praise to something. Then since it was our anniversary he and Jackie split some Chocote mountaain brownie thing and Joey and I got the new Zeppolina donuts. :cloud9: oh I could eat those every day for the rest of my life! They were HEAVENLY!!! Again, even dh liked them! I want some more!!

Anyway, now that i have officially stuffed myself again.......

went to Macy's this weekend and did finally find some pants for Dh. Good price too, $30!! And with the TB shirt we got from Betsy, DH is taken care of!! We need to find him some shoes which may be the hardest part as DH is worse about shoes than a woman! And now i need to match an outfit for Joey. I think the shirt is going to be the hardest.....everything is WHITE and we need Ivory. Wish TB made little boy shirts!

Booked Beaute Speciale for my hair and makeup for Epcot shoot. My shoot is at 730am and I booked her at 6am, because i didnt' want to pay the extra $50 early morning fee. I don't think it will take too long for only me and my hair.. plus it won't take me too long to get dressed.....assuming my kids stay asleep! :rotfl:


let's see what else.....got the epcot bouquet...i just need to decide if i want pink Calla lilies or white calla lilies. i'm worried all pink will be "too" pink....but white calla lilies against my ivory dress?? :confused3 Still waiting to hear feedback from the floral designer on what she thinks.

http://www.myweddingfavors.com/images/Product/KA14005-M.jpg
I got some of these in a brighter pink this weekend at Target! Love the $1 bin! I'm going to wrap them in Tulle and put something in them....maybe personalized M&M's or something else...not sure what.

Oh yeah!! I booked our flights today!! $137pp nonstop from Indy! GREAT deal!!

[29apr00]

oh yeah, forgot my shoes!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Wedding/012.jpg

[Tink&PirateMama]

OMG those shoes are SUPER cute!!! I love them!!


Happy Anniversary!!! :goodvibes Great cake!! I know what you mean about it seeming long and short. Our 11 years as a couple is coming up in 2 weeks, and when I think about it, it seems forever, and not very long! OMG I watched our wedding video the other day, and I can't believe how young we look too! My kids were like, daddy doesn't look like daddy, LOL! But my sweet, sweet boy says... but mommy looks the same! LOL! I'm sure it's only because I still have the same hairstyle, LOL!

Congrats!!

[29apr00]

Aw how sweet of your DS! I actually saw our Wedding Video sitting on the shelf this weekend while we were cleaning! I should watch it too!

[LittleStinkerbelle]

Happy Anniversary! The cake is adorable.

I think pink calla lillies would be beautiful for your Epcot shoot. Are you doing your Epcot bouquet through Disney?

[MegKate]

I've never been on time to anything in my life, and I'm glad I continued the trend here!

Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary, HAPPY Anniversary!! (Meg singing the anniversary song!) :goodvibes

Love the shoes! And the cake - how cute is that! :cutie:

[CinderelliT]

I'm a little late too. I'll probably be late for my own funeral as I am late to everything else. :rotfl:
Sooo... Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!:dance3::cheer2::banana:

Love the cake, and the shoes are totally sexy! And I think you should go for pink calla lillies. A girl can never have enough pink! (I say as I sit in a pink room with hot pink curtains, & a pink blanket)

[29apr00]

Happy Anniversary! The cake is adorable.

I think pink calla lillies would be beautiful for your Epcot shoot. Are you doing your Epcot bouquet through Disney?

Thank you! I'm actually going outside for the Epcot bouquet...because my bouquet for the VR will be for DCL...i didn't want to pay so much for another one 5 days earlier.

I've never been on time to anything in my life, and I'm glad I continued the trend here!

Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary, HAPPY Anniversary!! (Meg singing the anniversary song!) :goodvibes

Love the shoes! And the cake - how cute is that! :cutie:

LOL Thanks Meg!!

I'm a little late too. I'll probably be late for my own funeral as I am late to everything else. :rotfl:
Sooo... Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!:dance3::cheer2::banana:

Love the cake, and the shoes are totally sexy! And I think you should go for pink calla lillies. A girl can never have enough pink! (I say as I sit in a pink room with hot pink curtains, & a pink blanket)

Acutally....i think i'm going with the white calla lillies!! :rotfl: I was worried you wouldn't be able to differienate the flowers if they were all the same color!

[29apr00]

If you've managed to escape the economic crisis that has gripped our nation for the past 12 months, than consider yourself very very lucky. We haven't been so lucky. Dh and I are both pretty heavily tied to the automotive industry and our finances are a MESS right now! While I havn't been layed off yet.....things don't look good for my company. And even though Dh isn't in danger of being laid off, his work has dropped of drastically in the past 4 months. We're down about $800-1200 a month! No place at all for saving extra money for an expensive vacation. Time to be frugal and practical.....

The cruise itself was mostly paid for...just a small balance left due. So what we have done is drop from the balcony in Cat 6 down to a gty Cat 12. Hopefully we'll get a nice upgrade ( PLEASE pray for that, i'm so not looking forward to 3 days in an inside with 2 small children!) and most importantly....we've switched to the Deck 7 ceremony.:guilty: I am a little bummed about it.....it was my dream to have it right on the beach. But when you really think about it....the where and when are not what is important here. This is about family being together and celebrating what we have! :love: So this is what we have done....and hopefully we'll get a great discount code or an awesome promo for the WDW stay and that will knock the price down for that.

[LittleStinkerbelle]

:grouphug: Sorry you had to make some changes but I think you have a great outlook and your VR is going to be amazing!!!