Let the planning begin or atleast think about it...
So, the decision making had to begin. We already know we want to be in WDW the weekend prior to our anniversary. It is a long weekend, which will allow the college children to join us for 1 additional day before returning to their schools. So, we have made reservations starting Friday Nov. 9th.
Now we must decide about the vow renewal. Originally we had planned to renew for our 25th. We were going to do a big deal in Disney. But that is about the time dh lost his job, so that was nixed. With all we had going on, the VR never happened either. So, when we heard about the memories collection we were thinking that would be good. Just the 6 of us. However, the more we thought about it, the more we decided we could do a lot of other things with that money. Which leads us to where we are today, no church, no priest,, no exact date.
I’ve actually teased dh and told him until he “proposes” to me properly I’m not making any plans for the VR. No yelling at me this time. Haha. He keeps saying he isn’t going to ask me because he’s afraid I’ll say no this time. HAHAHA….
OPTION 1:Seriously though, I have actually contacted the chapel where 2 of our kids attend college. It is centrally located between where we live, and where the priest who officiated our original wedding is located. Also, it is closer to the airport than where we live. Unfortunately, they have informed me they will be doing renovations to that area of the school, and are unsure at what stage the chapel will be in during that time in Nov. They have informed me they will have a better idea if I could contact them back in Sept.
OPTION 2: With 2 kids in at college 15mins from the airport, the priest closer to the airport, it seems somewhat logical to make use of the chapel at the airport. Then we could have dinner there & catch our flight.
OPTION 3:The other option is to have everyone come “home” to our local church. It would be nice, same church, same officiant as our wedding, just not most convenient. Then enjoy dinner with the kids and the priest. Say our good byes and thank yous to the priest, have a limo pick us 6 up and bring us to the airport.
Well, ultimately, we need to know the triplets schedule to plan better. So, I will wait until at least mid April before deciding a church/chapel.
But please share if anyone has any ideas. I am beginning to think maybe we should just renew with the memories package if it is truly offered again for Nov. Pay for our priest to meet us there & give him enough dvc points to allow him to stay a couple of nights.
updated Nov. 7th
Obviously by now we have the location all set. So, I thought I should update this page. We are renewing our vows.......... wait for it......
at home. The same church we were married in, but in the lower level "Mary's Chapel" So, I get my small chapel effect, but still the sentimental emotions of using the same church. The same priest is officiating that married us 30 years ago. Which I am so excited about. I love this man. He is so down to earth, and realistic, yet his faith is unwavering. There will be apprx. 11- 14 of us, which includes my family of 6. That also include DMIL, DSIL, and my Dad. All of which I am doubtful will actually make it, due to health concerns. The celebration back at our home will be apprx. 28-32 people including the priest.
So, the decision making had to begin. We already know we want to be in WDW the weekend prior to our anniversary. It is a long weekend, which will allow the college children to join us for 1 additional day before returning to their schools. So, we have made reservations starting Friday Nov. 9th.
Now we must decide about the vow renewal. Originally we had planned to renew for our 25th. We were going to do a big deal in Disney. But that is about the time dh lost his job, so that was nixed. With all we had going on, the VR never happened either. So, when we heard about the memories collection we were thinking that would be good. Just the 6 of us. However, the more we thought about it, the more we decided we could do a lot of other things with that money. Which leads us to where we are today, no church, no priest,, no exact date.
I’ve actually teased dh and told him until he “proposes” to me properly I’m not making any plans for the VR. No yelling at me this time. Haha. He keeps saying he isn’t going to ask me because he’s afraid I’ll say no this time. HAHAHA….
OPTION 1:Seriously though, I have actually contacted the chapel where 2 of our kids attend college. It is centrally located between where we live, and where the priest who officiated our original wedding is located. Also, it is closer to the airport than where we live. Unfortunately, they have informed me they will be doing renovations to that area of the school, and are unsure at what stage the chapel will be in during that time in Nov. They have informed me they will have a better idea if I could contact them back in Sept.
OPTION 2: With 2 kids in at college 15mins from the airport, the priest closer to the airport, it seems somewhat logical to make use of the chapel at the airport. Then we could have dinner there & catch our flight.
OPTION 3:The other option is to have everyone come “home” to our local church. It would be nice, same church, same officiant as our wedding, just not most convenient. Then enjoy dinner with the kids and the priest. Say our good byes and thank yous to the priest, have a limo pick us 6 up and bring us to the airport.
Well, ultimately, we need to know the triplets schedule to plan better. So, I will wait until at least mid April before deciding a church/chapel.
But please share if anyone has any ideas. I am beginning to think maybe we should just renew with the memories package if it is truly offered again for Nov. Pay for our priest to meet us there & give him enough dvc points to allow him to stay a couple of nights.
updated Nov. 7th
Obviously by now we have the location all set. So, I thought I should update this page. We are renewing our vows.......... wait for it......
at home. The same church we were married in, but in the lower level "Mary's Chapel" So, I get my small chapel effect, but still the sentimental emotions of using the same church. The same priest is officiating that married us 30 years ago. Which I am so excited about. I love this man. He is so down to earth, and realistic, yet his faith is unwavering. There will be apprx. 11- 14 of us, which includes my family of 6. That also include DMIL, DSIL, and my Dad. All of which I am doubtful will actually make it, due to health concerns. The celebration back at our home will be apprx. 28-32 people including the priest.