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

[keenercam]

Oh, my goodness! We are one month out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[keenercam]

Our gorgeous custom-made jewelry has arrived!!

My friend's Mom is a jewelry artisan and as soon as I started thinking about Jenn's jewelry for the wedding, I asked Karen to make it.

I found these earrings on ebay that Jenn really liked, so I bought them:

Then, I bought a bunch of rose-colored Swarovski crystal hearts to build her jewelry ensemble to compliment the earrings. And I also found a little silver clasp that I liked. I sent it all to Karen and here are the necklace and bracelet she made for Jenn:

I also decided that since we are doing a WISHES dessert party the night before the vow renewal, and our theme is All of Our Wishes Have Come True, and we've used stars as the decorating theme for the whole night, that I wanted to wear star jewelry. Again, I sourced Swarovski crystal stars and sent them to Karen. I told her my ideas for what I wanted the jewelry to look like. I also bought a Swarovski crystal ring called "VOLCANO" and wanted it to dangle from the bracelet - mine and Howard's love is eternal and has been forged by fire from the beginning. That little glass ring is symbolic.

Here are the pieces Karen made for me:

Isn't it all stunning?

 

[jennifaerie]

It's gorgeous, Cam! It all is. I love the little hearts.

 

[2BoysMom]

Wow. Really pretty, you can even see how nice the Swarovski crystals are in the photos. They must be more beautiful in person!

 

[WithDisneySpirit]

Wow, Cam! I love them!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[keenercam]

It's gorgeous, Cam! It all is. I love the little hearts.

Thanks, Jennifer! Jenn LOVES pink and hearts, so I am really, really excited about giving this to her for Christmas. I can't even describe how the hearts pick up all the colors around them and explode. I can't wait to see the outside pix on the day of the VR.

Wow. Really pretty, you can even see how nice the Swarovski crystals are in the photos. They must be more beautiful in person!

You are so right. The pictures don't do them justice at all. Any color that is near the stars explodes through all the facets and explodes onto the surfaces near the stars. It is going to be incredible for an outdoor evening party. Now I'm really glad we are having Randy photograph the DP.

Wow, Cam! I love them!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you, Lisa. It may all be a little over the top, but when does a girl ever get a chance to play "dress-up", right? Unless you are a movie star, your wedding day may be the one and only time you can wear all that bling.


OMG!! It hit me this morning that we leave for WDW 3 weeks from today!!!! (actually, we are leaving for WDW tomorrow night, too, for a quick weekend trip to celebrate our anniversary ). Now, I am starting to feel like there is so much to do and so little time to do it.

 

[jennifaerie]

Cam, I don't need to tell you that it'll all fall into place-- you know that already.

You threw me for a loop, because you said you were leaving in three weeks, and I actually had to look at the calendar. I said, Wait, isn't she leaving tomorrow? (I read you saying that at the same time I said it!). I'm more of a mess than you are! Does that make you feel better?

 

[keenercam]

I'm more of a mess than you are! Does that make you feel better?

YES!! Strangely, it does. BTW, are you taking your wedding dress on your cruise for formal night? I was thinking about how wonderful and exciting that would be. I could never pull it off with mine (it would need a cabin all its own), but you could take yours and have more gorgeous pix of you and Rob.

 

[jennifaerie]

Since it's a four-night cruise, they only have a "dress up" night, so we're holding off. We're going on a seven-night next November that has a formal night, and I fully intend to bring it (too bad it adds twenty pounds to that 50lb luggage limit!).

I still haven't gotten my dress back from the cleaners-- it was supposed to be ready a month ago. She said she was behind when I dropped it off in October, so I'll call in January and see what's going on.

 

[29apr00]

the Jewerly is beautiful Cam!! Everything is going to be pefect!

 

[lpizzuro123]

I am finally getting caught up on everything. Sorry to hear about all the problems with your computer. You are so organized and so on top of everything it is wonderful you had so much done already.

The new jewerly is just beautiful. The hearts are great and I just love the stars on yours. I can't wait to see it all together.

I have finally figured out how to post pictures so I have started doing so very slowly - but I am sure I will get up to speed soon and post a small trip report.

Have fun in Florida this coming weekend and I can't wait to read all about your wedding. Hopefully we can get together again sometime after your wedding to go over both our celebrations.

Linda

 

[keenercam]

Thanks, Linda! Can't wait to see you and look at your pix!

 

[MegKate]

Cam I love the jewelry!! You know it reminds me of the Kirks Folly line of jewelry - ever see it? Yours are very cool and I love the symbolism of forged in fire (esp. since I used to be an English major!)

It's coming so quick - you must be psyched!

 

[keenercam]

Thanks, Meg! Yes, I LOVE the Kirks Folly line of jewelry. I have the bracelet that is the story of the knights of the round table. It is gorgeous! And yes, I am really getting excited. I just wish there werent' that small matter of training for and running a 1/2 marathon between now and then.

So, we are off to WDW Friday night to Sunday early evening to see the Castle. I am soo looking forward to this. It is the first time Howard and I have ever gone away for our anniversary.

Monday is our 24th anniversary. Hard to believe!

 

[KeenHo]

Monday is our 24th anniversary. Hard to believe!

Not so hard to believe.... 24 years aren't even close to being enough.

 

[MegKate]

Not so hard to believe.... 24 years aren't even close to being enough.

AWWW!!! Happy Anniversary to both of you!!!

 

[Valentine]

I can't wait.. I can't wait.. I can't Wait!!!! Hurry.. Hurry.. Hurry.... Have a GREAT Time .. and make a wish at the Castle for me!! Just think.. the next time you will be there.. you will surrounded by so many people who love you both sooooo much!!!

Love you BOTH!!

Kathy

 

[lpizzuro123]

Hi guys - have fun in Florida and I hope you got out ok last night with all that messy weather we were having yesterday.

Linda

 

[keenercam]

Hi, everyone!
Thank you for the anniversary wishes, Meg!
Kathy -- we miss you and can't wait to see you! It was amazing being in the MK this weekend knowing the next time we'll be there is during the 1/2 marathon!

So, we are back from an absolutely fabulous weekend in WDW! I know you have all been waiting anxiously to hear this-- ultimately, I packed my wedding gown in our hugest suitcase (fully expanded) and put Jenn's gown in there, too, and we checked the suitcase. It arrived in Orlando without a hitch! When I handed it off at curbside checkin, the handler said "Hey, I expected this to be so heavy!" I asked if he wanted to know what was in it and then told him it was my wedding gown and please take good care of it. He was so sweet! He just lit up and said it was truly his pleasure. And he extended all good wishes. What a great start to a very long evening.
Our flight out Friday night was delayed so much that we didn't arrive at OKW until 3 am, but we were up at 7:45 for an 8:30 ADR at Olivia's. Then off to Carolyn Allen's to store the two dresses and to add a tuxedo rental for Howard. He looked GORGEOUS when he tried on the tux -- be still my heart. I know I am going to cry when I see him on our VR morning. Things went so easily with Sue at CA. She is truly wonderful, as are her staff.
We LOVED seeing the Magic Kingdom all dressed up for the holidays and it was fabulous meeting 3 other DISBrides to chat -- Tracy, Vanessa & (honeymooning) Meg.
We also scoped out the GF yesterday to be able to give good directions to our dessert party guests as to how to get to Sago Cay Pointe.
Another highlight of the weekend was meeting John of Owners' Locker. He and his partner Brian have been so helpful and accommodating about us using their service to store wedding stuff. I can't tell you what a HUGE relief it is to know that so many of our wedding supplies are in Orlando, in storage, in safe hands. It is that much less to pack or ship, too! And when the wedding stuff is removed, we'll pack the locker full of supplies for future DVC stays. Also, anything we might not be able to bring back at the end of the honeymoon could stay in my owners' locker until I go again in the spring. YAY!!

UGH! Work is calling. Back later!

 

[jennifaerie]

I'm so glad you had a lovely trip and that the dresses made it safe and sound. It can be very... nerve-wracking waiting to find out if they made it. It seems like Murphy's Law would dictate that the suitcases had to go missing because of their ultra-important contents. So yay! One BIG thing off the checklist!