Andreah and Brian - Dec 8th, 2009 (Reception Photos Posted)

[29apr00]

lots of updates! It's so close now!

Love the napkins and cake bags!! What a great idea.....i'm sure everyone will be stuffed after all the food and won't want to miss the cake!!

and YAY for 4 rainbows on your wedding day!

I'm sorry Brian's parents won't be able to make it to the wedding....that must be very hard. I'm sure they will love the video. I do have to agree, i think the rose on the chair during the ceremony would be kind of "creepy" since they are still alive. I just see that as more long the lines of a Memorial Rose no matter how it is supposed to be taken.

and what a beautiful card from Mickey and Minnie! I have to get that finished! I still don't have the time confirmed from DCL but i guess it's ok if they don't know what time the ceremony is, it's not like they are coming!

 

[Chilly]

That's good to hear about Rev Knox. Might send in my ceremony to him soon.

 

[Pirate's Princess]

First off, that is awesome about the bolero jacket. The exact match is ideal! Secondly I love the napkins from invitation consultants. I'd like to order some but I don't really know for what.

Sorry about Brian's parents, but I definitely agree about putting them on the chair for them is creepy/inappropriate.

 

[acwinsett]

It's Sunday night, which means it's time to update the ol' "to do" list. We're feeling really great about where we are so far! We're slowly, but surely checking "to do's" off our list a little bit at a time. Here's what's left:

DONE:
- Drop off fabric at Roxanne's bridal for bolero jacket
- Phone meeting with Rev. Kevin Knox (Oct 13th)
- Make menu cards
- Talk to manager of Yachtsman Steakhouse about merging 3 reservations into one large group reservation - Left Message for manager, sent email to wedding planner, Jessie spoke to restaurant manager - suggested we show up a little early for best chance of being seated together

IN PROCESS:
- Talk to manager of Grand Floridian Cafe about merging 2 reservations into one large group reservation - Left Message for manager, sent email to wedding planner, Jessie contacted restaurant manager, still waiting to hear back
- Update Patricia LeJeune contract with services for attendants - sent an email message to Le Jeune PCA - they can accommodate as many services as we need - Erin & Sonja - Hair Only - Amber - Hair and MAYBE makeup
- Order marriage license - Oct 11th

WEDDING "TO DO" LIST

**ATTIRE**
- Final fitting for Brian and Gavin's tuxes - Dec 4th
- Make arrangements for gown steaming
- Pick up bolero jacket from Roxanne's Bridal - Oct 27th

**PRE-WEDDING PROJECTS"
- Make and send "pre-arrival" packages with plush Mickey's, park maps, celebration buttons, etc.
- Make "bingo cards" for the "Journey into Intoxication" at EPCOT World Showcase

**CEREMONY**
- Music selections, editing and playlists
- Make wedding programs

**RECEPTION**
- Make place cards

**EMAIL NEWSLETTERS**
- Email Newsletter #6: Room Block Reminder (Room block will close on Nov 8th, Please send us your confirmation #'s)
- Email Newsletter #7: Photography (PhotoPass, photography supplies)
- Email Newsletter #8: Christmas Happenings (Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Candlelight Processional, Osborne Spectacle of Lights, Resort Decorations, TV Specials on Travel Channel and Food Network)
- Email Newsletter #9: Getting Around in WDW (Transportation Guides for each resort, info and prices for taxi services)
- Email Newsletter #10: Last Minute Tips (Orlando Weather Forecast, Tipping Guidelines, Packing List, online resort check-in)

**MISCELLANEOUS**
- Try to get tickets to the DIS party at Hollywood Studios
- Purchase attendant gift for Gavin
- Complete the shot list and schedule for Misty Miotto
- Prepare photography shot list for Disney Photography (Magic Kingdom / EPCOT portraits)
- Final DFTW Payment - Nov 8th (based on # of expected guests)

 

[acwinsett]

We finished our menu cards this weekend, so I thought I'd post a few photos of the finished project:

 

[acwinsett]

I actually finished the bridal party "sparkle shirts" last weekend, but I'm just now getting around to having my sweetie take photos of them. Here's how they turned out:

 

[acwinsett]

I did these a few weeks ago, but we're just now getting a chance to take photos. The favors are Mickey Mouse stud earrings, lip balm and soap leaves in cute little gift bags:

 

[acwinsett]

Okay, so I've finally got around to wrapping the bridesmaids' gifts, which are the earrings and necklaces in this photo:

And here they are all wrapped up!

 

[BecBennett]

Bleh, I love your stuff so much it makes me sick!!

I may have missed something, but what is the Journey into intoxication, and why are you doing bingo cards?? This really intrigues me, so I'd like to know more!

 

[pezaddict231]

Wow everything looks fantastic! Great job! You know, you have me considering the sparkle shirts now...

 

[acwinsett]

Bleh, I love your stuff so much it makes me sick!!

I may have missed something, but what is the Journey into intoxication, and why are you doing bingo cards?? This really intrigues me, so I'd like to know more!

Awww . . . thank you! The "Journey into Intoxication" is where you go around the World Showcase and have drinks in all (or some of) the countries. I had the idea of doing bingo cards where pictures of different drinks that were available in Epcot were randomly placed in the spaces on the card (so like a margarita for Mexico, a Bellini for Italy, etc.) I don't really want to encourage people to be COMPLETELY inebriated before the pre-wedding dinner, but I thought people might have fun trying to get five spaces in a row. (The middle will be "free", of course). This way, people could have a just a couple of drinks and, depending on their strategy and the position of the items on their bingo cards, could have a change of "winning". I seriously doubt anyone will actually GET a "bingo", but I imagine it should make things a little more fun, nonetheless. I also considered doing a version for beer enthusiasts that just had logos of the brands of beer throughout the World Showcase.

Wow everything looks fantastic! Great job! You know, you have me considering the sparkle shirts now...

Thank you! The sparkle shirts were fun, but they definitely take a LOT of time and patience. I recommend that you give yourself PLENTY of time to do them. You have to be in a very particular mood to work on them. Sometimes I felt like working a little at a time, and there were times I got into a groove and got a lot of work done. I find working with the rhinestone tweezers was a lot like using chopsticks - very awkward at first, but you "get the hang of it" after a while.

Let me know if you decide to go for it. I have some great suppliers and some good tips and tricks I learned along the way.

I MAY (if time permits) do a couple more sparkle shirts for myself to wear during the honeymoon. Some ideas for other shirts include:

• Trophy Wife (A nod to a funny but short-lived TV show we loved - Kath & Kim)
• Brian & Andreah - a Perfect Fit (with a glass slipper pic)
• Mrs. Churchill 2.0 (since I'm a total nerd and we've both been married before.)

I suppose you guys have figured out by now that I have an ODD since of humor . . .

 

[pinkcow]

The sparkle shirts and menu cards came out fantastic!! Great job!

 

[acwinsett]

I'm getting married in

50 DAYS!!!!!​

Wow! Seems like just YESTERDAY we had 100 days to go

 

[Chilly]

I'm getting married in

50 DAYS!!!!!​

Wow! Seems like just YESTERDAY we had 100 days to go

Wow not long now!

All your projects have come out great, you are so talented.

 

[malibustacey]

HOW did you make such lovely menu cards? I want mine to be like that! I love them!!!!!

Also, where did you get the diamontes for the shirts? Did you do them by yourself!?

I agree, i love all your stuff to so much that it makes me sick hehe! its TOOOOOOOO GOOOD!!

Im sorry Brians parents are not coming, its a shame. Maybe you could do a little card to hold up in a photo that says 'thinking of you / or wish you was here' sorta thing? I agree with not putting a flower on their chairs- but you could put them on your table? Its so nice that they can watch the video too!

50 days ..... ooooh jeeeze... time will fly by....

 

[29apr00]

the menu cards are adorable Andreah! Soooo cute! And the shirts are great, you did a wonderful job on them!

 

[MainStMandy]

Andreah the menu cards are beautiful!! You are getting so close now!

 

[pezaddict231]

Thanks! I'll definitely let you know. I'm worried about the time investment...but then yours turned out so awesome. I love your ideas for the HM shirts, those would be great! Hmmm, maybe if I can figure out a specific event I can make them wear these shirts to...

 

[acwinsett]

The sparkle shirts and menu cards came out fantastic!! Great job!

Wow not long now!

All your projects have come out great, you are so talented.

HOW did you make such lovely menu cards? I want mine to be like that! I love them!!!!!

menu cards are adorable Andreah! Soooo cute! And the shirts are great, you did a wonderful job on them!

Andreah the menu cards are beautiful!! You are getting so close now!

Thanks, guys!

Also, where did you get the diamontes for the shirts? Did you do them by yourself!?

Yes, I did them by myself. Tedious work, but fun! I ordered the shirts from hanes.com, and got the crystals and transfer paper from

www.mpressworkshop.com

Great prices on sparkle shirt supplies!

 

[hollybearsmom]

I love those menu cards too! They are perfect. Your shirts are so cute. It is so close now! Wonderful to do list, you are a great planner!