Amy & Jeff: 10/24/11 20th Anniv. Vow Renewal **8/4 - We surrender!**

[belle2211]

Plans so far:

Our colors are purple, dark aqua and silver.

I just subscribed to your PJ!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this color combo! I grew up wanting this color combo but when I started looking at bridesmaids dresses, I changed the aqua to silver/charcoal gray.

Beautiful!

 

[belle2211]

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I am thinking about using these crytals to make wedding shoes! I don't have a single DIY bone in my body, but I'm going to try! I see that you have two different color purples. Are the small ones the light amethyst? Is that close to a victorian lilac color? (That's the color of my bridesmaids dresses so I want to find the crystals closest to that). Also, exactly how do you use a hotfix tool? Thanks!

 

[dolphingirl47]

Thanks Corinna and Michelle! And YAY for more vow renewals!!

I've been spending a little time on things for Jeff and thought I'd share.

I snagged a Mickey top hat on eBay and changed the ribbon to silver to match our colors and my sparkly sequin Minnie ears:

We also found the *perfect* tie for him at Men's Wearhouse ...

We plan to buy him a dark grey suit to wear later this summer; still not sure what color shirt he should wear with it. Any suggestions?

I love the tie and it was a great idea to personalize the groom Mickey ears with the silver ribbon.

Corinna

 

[pixie921]

I just subscribed to your PJ!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this color combo! I grew up wanting this color combo but when I started looking at bridesmaids dresses, I changed the aqua to silver/charcoal gray.

Beautiful!

Yay -- another reader! I think your color combo will be gorgeous ... very classy!

I am thinking about using these crytals to make wedding shoes! I don't have a single DIY bone in my body, but I'm going to try! I see that you have two different color purples. Are the small ones the light amethyst? Is that close to a victorian lilac color? (That's the color of my bridesmaids dresses so I want to find the crystals closest to that). Also, exactly how do you use a hotfix tool? Thanks!

Yup, I used amethyst and light amethyst for the purples, and then blue zircon for the aqua/teal (I never know what to call it, LOL). I'm not 100% sure, but I think Swarovski makes lilac crystals, too, which might go better with a victorian lilac. I'm not sure ... if you have a swatch of your victorian lilac, you might want to take it with you to Michael's or a bead shop to see what you think.

I bought all my crystals from www.rhinestoneshop.com Shipping is incredibly fast and always free, and his selection and prices are the best I could find on bulk Swarovski crystals.

You could use a Hotfix tool on shoes if you wanted to ... I used Aleene's Jewel-It glue. I've used a Hotfix for t-shirts, though. To use one, you choose the tip that is one size smaller than the crystals you are using (you need to make sure you buy the Hotfix rather than the normal crystals), let the tool heat up, and then place it over the crystal, color side up. The tool will pick up the crystal, heat the glue on the back of it, and then you hold the tip against the spot where you want the crystal to sit. It's really easy!

I prefer the glue to the tool in most cases, though. It's very strong and easy to fix something if you accidentally put a crystal in the wrong spot. Plus I always worry about damaging delicate material with the heat tool, though I know there are a couple of brides who've had really good luck with using them on satin shoes.

I love the tie and it was a great idea to personalize the groom Mickey ears with the silver ribbon.

Corinna

Thanks Corinna! I can't take credit for the idea to change out the ribbon ... I saw it done in a photo on the Disney Weddings Blog and loved the way it personalized the top hat!

 

[belle2211]

Yup, I used amethyst and light amethyst for the purples, and then blue zircon for the aqua/teal (I never know what to call it, LOL). I'm not 100% sure, but I think Swarovski makes lilac crystals, too, which might go better with a victorian lilac. I'm not sure ... if you have a swatch of your victorian lilac, you might want to take it with you to Michael's or a bead shop to see what you think.

I bought all my crystals from www.rhinestoneshop.com Shipping is incredibly fast and always free, and his selection and prices are the best I could find on bulk Swarovski crystals.

You could use a Hotfix tool on shoes if you wanted to ... I used Aleene's Jewel-It glue. I've used a Hotfix for t-shirts, though. To use one, you choose the tip that is one size smaller than the crystals you are using (you need to make sure you buy the Hotfix rather than the normal crystals), let the tool heat up, and then place it over the crystal, color side up. The tool will pick up the crystal, heat the glue on the back of it, and then you hold the tip against the spot where you want the crystal to sit. It's really easy!

I prefer the glue to the tool in most cases, though. It's very strong and easy to fix something if you accidentally put a crystal in the wrong spot. Plus I always worry about damaging delicate material with the heat tool, though I know there are a couple of brides who've had really good luck with using them on satin shoes.

Thanks for the exact directions...I couldn't picture in my head how the tool worked but now I can! I can't wait to get the shoes in to try them out (although I'm not looking forward to dyeing them first!)

 

[pixie921]

Thanks for the exact directions...I couldn't picture in my head how the tool worked but now I can! I can't wait to get the shoes in to try them out (although I'm not looking forward to dyeing them first!)

Glad to help! I hope you'll post photos of your shoes, too!

 

[pixie921]

Well, after a week of going back and forth, we have officially given up Italy for the Wedding Pavilion. What it came down to basically was that if we stayed with an in-park ceremony, we wouldn't have had any flowers/decor because we needed to pay for special transportation, etc. In order to have the pretty ceremony that I want, we needed a location that allowed us to use some of our own things as well as the possibility to use outside vendors.

In the meantime, we have contacted a few outside vendors for different things and signed a contract with A Chair Affair for Chiavari chairs for our reception. They're going to be cheaper than even just covered convention chairs from Disney! It sounds silly, but I'm so excited to have pretty chairs, LOL!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Amy sweetie - I am glad you were able to reach a decision which hasn't caused you too much pain!!!
Shame about Italy, but at least this way, apart from having the money for other lovely things, you will not have to stress about the weather!! That is my big 'obsess' at the moment!!! I recently read a post by a DisBride which stated that it rains nearly every afternoon in the Spring in Orlando I really wanted my outdoors VR, and I am really having to get cross with myself to stop worrying, as I know it is the one thing I can do nothing about!!! It would just be my luck that I would go all the way from dreary, rainy England to sunny Florida for my VR and it rains!!!!!

 

[pixie921]

Amy sweetie - I am glad you were able to reach a decision which hasn't caused you too much pain!!!
Shame about Italy, but at least this way, apart from having the money for other lovely things, you will not have to stress about the weather!! That is my big 'obsess' at the moment!!! I recently read a post by a DisBride which stated that it rains nearly every afternoon in the Spring in Orlando I really wanted my outdoors VR, and I am really having to get cross with myself to stop worrying, as I know it is the one thing I can do nothing about!!! It would just be my luck that I would go all the way from dreary, rainy England to sunny Florida for my VR and it rains!!!!!

Thanks Joanne ... I was a bit sad about Italy for a day or two, but have adjusted my expectations and am now focusing on making the WP look just the way we want it to. And you're right about the rain thing ... not having to worry about rain and even just the humidity was actually a big factor in Jeff's mind.

As far as your VR being outside ... of course it will be beautiful!! The best trip weather-wise we ever had was in May. It was gorgeous, balmy, sunny and DIDN'T RAIN ONCE. And that is exactly the kind of weather you are going to have! We are just going to think positively!

 

[Tinker Bell Fan]

Thanks Corinna and Michelle! And YAY for more vow renewals!!

I've been spending a little time on things for Jeff and thought I'd share.

I snagged a Mickey top hat on eBay and changed the ribbon to silver to match our colors and my sparkly sequin Minnie ears:

We also found the *perfect* tie for him at Men's Wearhouse ...

We plan to buy him a dark grey suit to wear later this summer; still not sure what color shirt he should wear with it. Any suggestions?

You just gave me an idea! Just got DH the top hat so I'm thinking I might put a red ribbon (maybe red & white?) to go with our color scheme! hmmm

Love the tie! I asked DH about the dark grey suit & purple tie and what color shirt. He suggested a lighter shade of purple or a silver (light or lightest shade of grey perhaps).

 

[pixie921]

You just gave me an idea! Just got DH the top hat so I'm thinking I might put a red ribbon (maybe red & white?) to go with our color scheme! hmmm

Love the tie! I asked DH about the dark grey suit & purple tie and what color shirt. He suggested a lighter shade of purple or a silver (light or lightest shade of grey perhaps).

I am all for personalizing as much as possible! I love the idea of a pop of color on your dh's top hat!

And I really love the suggestion of a light silver or grey shirt for the suit ... with a darker jacket and pants it would look very monochromatic and classy. Please tell your dh I said thank you!

 

[dolphingirl47]

Well, after a week of going back and forth, we have officially given up Italy for the Wedding Pavilion. What it came down to basically was that if we stayed with an in-park ceremony, we wouldn't have had any flowers/decor because we needed to pay for special transportation, etc. In order to have the pretty ceremony that I want, we needed a location that allowed us to use some of our own things as well as the possibility to use outside vendors.

In the meantime, we have contacted a few outside vendors for different things and signed a contract with A Chair Affair for Chiavari chairs for our reception. They're going to be cheaper than even just covered convention chairs from Disney! It sounds silly, but I'm so excited to have pretty chairs, LOL!

What a shame that you had to give up on your dream location. The Wedding Pavilion sounds like a great alternative though.

Corinna

 

[pixie921]

What a shame that you had to give up on your dream location. The Wedding Pavilion sounds like a great alternative though.

Corinna

It's okay -- we're still getting our dream VR! And we both think the Pavilion is very pretty, so it's all good.

 

[pixie921]

Good news for us today! Once we switched our ceremony to the WP, we really wanted a closer location for our reception, but were unable to get the management at Narcoossee's to agree to move tables together so our group of 22 could sit at one long table. Whitehall was booked, as was Napa at the CR. So we stuck with Ariel's, which would make things a bit difficult, as our moms are going to go to the reception site and set a few things up before the ceremony, and a few of our guests aren't planning on having cars. So logistically, Ariel's wasn't great.

Well, I looked back at some reception photos from Narcoossee's, and saw that instead of one long table, there were several tables seating up to 10 arranged. So I figured we could sort of split our group up into 3 larger tables and we emailed our planner as a last-ditch try to see if Narcoossee's would accommodate us. Good news - they said yes!

So now everything will be on the monorail line -- our hotels (BLT and CR) and our VR sites! I am so relieved and I know this will make our day go much more smoothly.

 

[April Elizabeth]

So happy for you!

 

[PinkSleepingBeauty]

Hi Amy! Wow, you've had some big changes, glad everything had worked out well The WP is so pretty! I'm so gonna try to spy your wedding now!!

 

[dolphingirl47]

I am glad that everything is falling into place. Narcoossee's is probably our favourite Disney restaurant.

Corinna

 

[pixie921]

So happy for you!

Hi Amy! Wow, you've had some big changes, glad everything had worked out well The WP is so pretty! I'm so gonna try to spy your wedding now!!

I am glad that everything is falling into place. Narcoossee's is probably our favourite Disney restaurant.

Corinna

Thank you all! We're very pleased. And Natalie, you know where we'll be at 10:00 on the 27th! Spy away!

 

[pixie921]

It was a fun mail day today -- I received several goodies that I ordered for the VR!

First of all, we had the logo Dolly made for us embossed on napkins:

They turned out better than I even hoped -- I just love them!

Then, after seeing this photo of a banner covering the WP altar:

I decided I wanted something similar, to cover up the rings on the front (the whole "ring motif" they have going on in the WP just isn't my cup of tea -- I have no idea why, it just isn't) so I found an Etsy seller who makes beautiful ribbon rose runners and had one custom made in 3'x6':

For something fun at the reception, I had this sign made by another Etsy seller to hang over our favor table (which was going to be a full-on candy buffet 'til I realized that most of our guests are older and don't indulge -- I'm just going to make up favor bags for the kids and do Hershey bars with our logo for the adults):

And from the same seller, these for our chairs:

I'm really happy with the way everything turned out!

 

[Mindyjoy]

Can you share the link to this Etsy seller! Everything is amazing! I must find out more about these rose runners.