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

[keenercam]

Thank you so much, everyone, for your encouragement during my quest! It was the same kind of "AHA" moment I had when I first spotted Howard across a room and told Liza I'd be marrying him. <--- Read that as goosebumps! I saw this gown on a hanger and then on me and was so overwhelmed. As my friend Carrie said this morning, it combines so many of the features I'd loved from other gowns -- the right kind of neckline, waistline and skir; not volumes and volumes of crinolines, exquisite detailing, a light but gorgeous train, and needlework that looks like it was done by fairies. I looked at the pictures again this morning and got all trembly, thinking of wearing that for Howard. I can't wait to see his face. (Geez, the man treats me like a when I'm in a flannel nightgown. Can you just imagine his face on the morning of January 12? ) I now feel like my whole being is yearning toward 5:30 a.m. on 1/12/09. I'm so glad that he wants to wait for that day and that moment to see the dress. Boy, that will take some logistical maneuvering to avoid discussing details and not showing anyone when he is anywhere around. But it will be lots of fun!

By the way, I would LOVE to send links to the on-line photo album with pix, so if I didn't email the link to you last time, please PM me your email address and I'll send you the new link. Thank you so much again, everyone, for your advice and encouragement!

 

[pjstevens]

Oh, Cam it is absolutely amazing!! You look so beautiful! I can't wait to see pics of Howard seeing you for the first time in it at your vow renewal. Thanks for sharing and bless Jen, she is such a sweet daughter.

 

[lpizzuro123]

I just checked out the PM you sent with the photos and it is just beautiful. So glad you found "the one".

Linda

 

[KeenHo]

I can't wait!!!
... of course it will be like icing on a cake. The real prize is inside.

 

[DigitalLove]

I can't wait!!!
... of course it will be like icing on a cake. The real prize is inside.

Awwwwwwwwww!!!!

Cam, have you ever thought of renting him out?! You would make an absolute fortune!!!!

Psst, I would love to see your dress if you could send me the link

 

[keenercam]

Awwwwwwwwww!!!!

Cam, have you ever thought of renting him out?! You would make an absolute fortune!!!!

Psst, I would love to see your dress if you could send me the link

Hmmmmmmm.... if I thought I'd EVER be done with him, I might consider it in the next century or so, but I plan to do this relationship over and over through all eternity.

Oh, and I'd be thrilled to share the pix! Just PM me your email address. I've been having SO MUCH FUN today gathering all sorts of advice in feedback on the pix!

 

[Lizby]

Cam, I love your dress!!! You look like a and you are absolutely radiant in it! Your DF is soooooo sweet! I sounds like you two will be very, very happy together.

 

[keenercam]

Cam, I love your dress!!! You look like a and you are absolutely radiant in it! Your DF is soooooo sweet! I sounds like you two will be very, very happy together.

Thank you, Liz! But I have to 'fess up -- I'm MARRIED!!!! Shhhhh. ... don't tell!

Actually, this is for a vow renewal just past our 24th anniversary. Can you believe I'm doing all this for a VR? Funny, if I were divorced and remarrying, I don't think people in the real world would blink at this extravagance, but just because I'm not trading DH in for a different model, some people are thinking the whole full-blown wedding thing is a bit odd. And YET -- a friend just had a full-blown wedding for her fourth marriage. I think everyone has to live their dream for their special day! Oh, well, the people who love us and who will be sharing our day "get it." As for the others, I may just have to borrow Caryn's hateblockers!

 

[newyearsbride]

Thank you, Liz! But I have to 'fess up -- I'm MARRIED!!!! Shhhhh. ... don't tell!

Actually, this is for a vow renewal just past our 24th anniversary. Can you believe I'm doing all this for a VR? Funny, if I were divorced and remarrying, I don't think people in the real world would blink at this extravagance, but just because I'm not trading DH in for a different model, some people are thinking the whole full-blown wedding thing is a bit odd. And YET -- a friend just had a full-blown wedding for her fourth marriage. I think everyone has to live their dream for their special day! Oh, well, the people who love us and who will be sharing our day "get it." As for the others, I may just have to borrow Caryn's hateblockers!

Whatever... you rock it however you want it! It's wonderful to celebrate such a lasting marriage! I commend you, actually, and you deserve a princess style VR!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Beautiful!

 

[padisneyfour]

congrats on finding yours.... would love to see it.

 

[pjstevens]

Thank you, Liz! But I have to 'fess up -- I'm MARRIED!!!! Shhhhh. ... don't tell!

Actually, this is for a vow renewal just past our 24th anniversary. Can you believe I'm doing all this for a VR? Funny, if I were divorced and remarrying, I don't think people in the real world would blink at this extravagance, but just because I'm not trading DH in for a different model, some people are thinking the whole full-blown wedding thing is a bit odd. And YET -- a friend just had a full-blown wedding for her fourth marriage. I think everyone has to live their dream for their special day! Oh, well, the people who love us and who will be sharing our day "get it." As for the others, I may just have to borrow Caryn's hateblockers!

Cam,

I was reading that first part (hey, i'm already married)... you are so cute.

I think it's awesome you are getting your fairytale wedding (even if it is a vow renewal)!!! You so deserve it, you were ripped off the first time around. And your hubby is so cute, his little comments!!!

 

[keenercam]

Thank you, everyone! You guys are the absolute BEST!

So, I worked last night until after 10:30, arrived home around 11 pm (DH had cooked for me so I ate a late dinner -- yum but UGH!), I looked at the mail and guess what arrived??? My Disney Fairy Tale Honeymoons Tote Bag! It was the promotion being offered for signing up for the honeymoon registry. We figured we'll use the registry just for ourselves, to park some funds in that account for honeymoon activities and the tote bag was too cute to miss.
It is quite large and is brown with aqua trim and writing. I am really excited to have a bag large enough for all my planning stuff! I'll try to post a pic tonight if no one else posts one on the forum for everyone to see.

 

[lpizzuro123]

Yes, I got mine in the mail yesterday also. I just love it and you are so right - all my planning stuff will have to go in there. It will be great when we go down for our meeting in May.

Linda

 

[lov2b@disney]

Cam, I have to see "the" dress!! pm'd you!

i think it's even more special that you still want to marry hour husband again, and the way you talk about him is sooooo sweet, we should all be so lucky to have that kind of love!

For all those that dont understand (and who cares if you do!)

 

[keenercam]

Sandy -- That is so sweet of you. Howard really is one in a million. You know the best thing about our relationship? I think Andrew is growing up KNOWING how to treat the woman he loves with respect and unequivocal love, and I hope he will find someone who is as insanely crazy about him as I am about Howard. And Jenn is growing up seeing what it is like to be adored and respected and to have a true partner in life in every way; hopefully, from me she is learning a few things too. Someday Andrew will be the most loving of husbands and Jenn will hopefully never settle for anyone who doesn't treat her as well and love her the way Howard loves me. What more could we wish for our children as far as finding their life mate, right?

 

[lov2b@disney]

GORGEOUS CAM!I absolutely love it! The neckline is perfect on you, and the detailing beautiful. you will be a princess for sure!!

 

[lov2b@disney]

Sandy -- That is so sweet of you. Howard really is one in a million. You know the best thing about our relationship? I think Andrew is growing up KNOWING how to treat the woman he loves with respect and unequivocal love, and I hope he will find someone who is as insanely crazy about him as I am about Howard. And Jenn is growing up seeing what it is like to be adored and respected and to have a true partner in life in every way; hopefully, from me she is learning a few things too. Someday Andrew will be the most loving of husbands and Jenn will hopefully never settle for anyone who doesn't treat her as well and love her the way Howard loves me. What more could we wish for our children as far as finding their life mate, right?

ooooh, you brought tears to my eyes!! you are absolutely right!

 

[FIREFLY01]

Cam,
I Just Sent You A Pm I Can't Wait To See The Dress!
I Really Hope In 24 Yrs I Will Still Be As In Love As I Am Today, You And Your Husband Sound Like A Wonderful Pair! Its Great Knowing The Magic Is Still There!!! I Was Scared If It Fades Away, But You Have Given Me Hope!!!! Congrats To Both Of You Again, For Having A Long Marriage, And Being Able To Re Create A Magical Wedding 24 Yrs Later, I Told My Dh I Want A Vow Renewal Like Yours In 20 Yrs!!!

 

[FIREFLY01]

OK I JUST SAW THE PICTS, WOW!!!
THAT DRESS IS STUNNING AND YOU LOOK VERY GOOD IN IT, IT IS SO MAGICAL AND PRINCESS LIKE!
I DEFINTLY THINK THAT IT WOULD MAKE A BEAUTIFUL CHRISTENING GOWN ONE DAY ALSO!!!
YOU ARE GONNA RE KNOCK THE SOCKS OFF YOUR DH!!
THE WORK ON THAT DRESS IS UNBELIEVABLE!!!
WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!!!