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

[keenercam]

Thank you, Tammy! You know you are such an awesome planner and a very talented crafter, that you inspire me! So, I really appreciate the feedback.

cheerbop -- Thank you for reading! I can't believe how long this journal has gotten, but we started planning pretty early and everyone here has been so supportive and receptive to my babbling, that I think I tend to go on and on.

Patty and I got some really fun stuff done yesterday, so I'll be back later to post pix. Heading in to work now.

 

[keenercam]

My silver purse arrived yesterday (bought on ebay from a seller in PRC) and it is really beautiful!

 

[pjstevens]

My silver purse arrived yesterday (bought on ebay from a seller in PRC) and it is really beautiful!

YEA!!!! Can't wait to see it for 'real'!!!

 

[keenercam]

Thanks, Patty!
Well, I finally bit the bullet. I have been so convinced that my gown won't fit when it arrives that I have been unable to bring myself to call and confirm the arrival timing. Finally did that today. It will ship from the manufacturing facility abroad to the Demetrios warehouse in NY on September 25. My salon should have it the second week of October.

Patty -- i am thinking 4.5 miles tomorrow will not be enough. Are you up for 9?

 

[pjstevens]

Thanks, Patty!
Well, I finally bit the bullet. I have been so convinced that my gown won't fit when it arrives that I have been unable to bring myself to call and confirm the arrival timing. Finally did that today. It will ship from the manufacturing facility abroad to the Demetrios warehouse in NY on September 25. My salon should have it the second week of October.

Patty -- i am thinking 4.5 miles tomorrow will not be enough. Are you up for 9?

honey NINE miles!!!!

I said i'd work hard to stay with you during your training, but oh my goodness!!!

 

[keenercam]

I got some more stuff done yesterday and am hoping to finalize those projects so that I can pack stuff and take it to Orlando in 2 1/2 weeks.
The dessert party invitations are printed (front & back), embossed on the back with a little tinkerbell (the embossing went pretty badly because Tink was small and detailed, but the thought is there. ), and hole-punched. All I have to do is tie the shoelaces onto them.
The dessert party envelopes are formatted and most of the addresses are in a word document. I have to proofread and then can print the envelopes and stamp them.
I refined and printed the door hangers, two per sheet. They need to be cut and the doorknob circle has to be cut, and then I have some embellishments for them.

The other couple of things I want to do tonight are:
1. decorate & label wrapped notepads
2. finalize the restroom hospitality baskets
3. create hang tags and cut ribbon for restroom hospitality baskets
4. create loops to glue to the back of the character faces for the gym bags, to hook them on.
5. finish water bottle labels to print & pack

Time is flying! Howard is calling about our dance lessons this week and I want everything in the BEO finalized by the end of the week except for the few things that have to be decided on 9/12. That will feel like a huge task crossed off our list.

 

[JoJo1980]

Awww honey, I', glad you've managed to get lots of bits done - it feels great doesnt it Although, I just said to Den that I'm kinda getting sad that my lists are shrinking I'm never happy

Sounds like you'll be busy with all your craft projects, cant wait to see photos - you've got so many lovely ideas!!

Den and I went shopping today and we've decided to make each other a wedding day card to open the morning of the wedding, so we bought a card making kit and loads of bits n bobs like glue, glitter, stickers etc... can't wait to have a go Mine will probably look like a childs, but its the thought that counts So, it looks like I will have a craft project after all And for my something old - I am borrowing the horseshoe that my Grandma gave my mum before she walked down the aisle nearly 30 years ago, so me & mum are going to put some new ribbon on it and butterflies

I'm just trying to work it out - are you in disney when we are??

 

[keenercam]

Den and I went shopping today and we've decided to make each other a wedding day card to open the morning of the wedding, so we bought a card making kit and loads of bits n bobs like glue, glitter, stickers etc... can't wait to have a go Mine will probably look like a childs, but its the thought that counts So, it looks like I will have a craft project after all And for my something old - I am borrowing the horseshoe that my Grandma gave my mum before she walked down the aisle nearly 30 years ago, so me & mum are going to put some new ribbon on it and butterflies

I'm just trying to work it out - are you in disney when we are??

Joanne - What a lovely, romantic idea to make cards for each other. I know I'd be a sobbing mess reading one, though. When Carrie (lurkyloo) posted that they'd written to each other, I was immediately taken with the idea, but I am so sentimental that I am worried it might be better to read a loveletter from Howard AFTER the reception.
So,what are you going to do with the horseshoe? Will you carry it on your wedding day? Or will it be your rehearsal "bouquet"? Or part of your centerpiece? How wonderful to have that tradition to hand down!

I am going to be in WDW 9/12-14. When are you arriving? What are your plans in the days leading up to your wedding?

 

[lpizzuro123]

Wow - everything sounds so wonderful. You are so organized and everthing is so well planned. We have a little over two months to go and I am trying my hardest to get everthing done in time. You will have nothing left to do right before your big day and you can enjoy yourselves.

I have a question about the baskets for the restrooms. I'm trying to put together a list for items to put in it but I am stumped on the guys restroom. What type of things are you putting in each basket?

Thanks,
Lidna

 

[DisneyLaura]

I found a gorgeous bag and won it on ebay. On rehearsal day, I will be checking in to the GF, then going to the rehearsal, then to rehearsal dinner, then decorating for the DP and attending the DP. I found the cutest pink leather shoes for those events (now to find an outfit to match the shoes!), but had a hard time finding a bag. Today I decided not to go for pretty but non-functional, and I started looking for a leather tote.
Look what I found! It will be perfect for carrying all the paperwork I inevitably have with me.

Cam - just get caught up on my subscribes, I was away for a week and it's hard keeping up with all of them. Love this tote by the way.

 

[keenercam]

Linda -- I don't remember now exactly everything I bought but this is what comes to mind:
Ladies room:
band aids
tums
hair spray
feminine hygiene products
dental floss
hand lotion
motrin
emery boards
our personalized matchbooks (extras bought for welcome bags)
our personalized emergency sewing kits (extras bought for welcome bags)
shout wipes
travel size baby powder
travel size deodorant
safety pins

Men's room:
band aids
tums
dental floss
hand lotion
motrin
emery board
our personalized matchbooks (extras bought for welcome bags)
our personalized emergency sewing kits (extras bought for welcome bags)
shout wipes
travel size baby powder
travel size deodorant
safety pins

I hope that helps!

 

[keenercam]

Thank you, Laura! It is smaller than I'd imagined it, though the measurements are exactly what was listed on ebay, so that just means I'll need to be more organized and not try to dump too much in it.

 

[JoJo1980]

Joanne - What a lovely, romantic idea to make cards for each other. I know I'd be a sobbing mess reading one, though. When Carrie (lurkyloo) posted that they'd written to each other, I was immediately taken with the idea, but I am so sentimental that I am worried it might be better to read a loveletter from Howard AFTER the reception.
So,what are you going to do with the horseshoe? Will you carry it on your wedding day? Or will it be your rehearsal "bouquet"? Or part of your centerpiece? How wonderful to have that tradition to hand down!

I am going to be in WDW 9/12-14. When are you arriving? What are your plans in the days leading up to your wedding?

You're right - I'm bound to be a sobbing mess too So, what we are doing is when we wake up that morning, we are going to swap our cards & little gift then, so I'll have a few hours to recover from the soppyness before I have to have my make up done

I'm going to carry it down the aisle with me As that is what my mum did, my Grandma put it on her arm just before she started walking down the aisle

We will be there the same time We arrive in Orlando on the 9th, but are staying at Universal first, then we move to Wilderness Lodge Villas on the 13th On the 13th we plan on checking in and then just mooching around all the different resorts on the lake (Wilderness, Poly, GF and Contemp) I've got my eyes on the resort gift shops Then on the 14th we are going Animal Kingdom and then we've got a meal at Cinderellas Royal Table that night We've not eaten there before, so I cant wait

What are your plans?? We should have a meet if you're around!!

 

[figmentfan814]

I can't wait to see how more of your projects turn out. Are you making the notepad sets yourself?

Make sure to put someone in charge of getting your baskets out of the restroom. I decided to make one when we got to Florida, so I bought all the items and it was put in the bathroom at the LS, but I forgot to have someone pick it up. Disney collected all the rest of our items in the reception except the basket in the bathroom. I should have remembered to have one of my hostesses check for it. At least I know some people used it because I had to use some of the items we included to fix something on my dress

I can't believe you'll be done in Disney again soon to finalize more of your plans

 

[keenercam]

We will be there the same time We arrive in Orlando on the 9th, but are staying at Universal first, then we move to Wilderness Lodge Villas on the 13th On the 13th we plan on checking in and then just mooching around all the different resorts on the lake (Wilderness, Poly, GF and Contemp) I've got my eyes on the resort gift shops Then on the 14th we are going Animal Kingdom and then we've got a meal at Cinderellas Royal Table that night We've not eaten there before, so I cant wait

What are your plans?? We should have a meet if you're around!!

Joanne --On the 13th we are going to have breakfast at 1900 Park Faire then go to DTD for shopping for some stuff I need for the welcome bags. We'll take everything back to POP, lounge by the pool & nap. That evening we are going to Pleasure Island for a final visit to Adventurers Club. Are you guys going to DTD that Saturday at all? It would be fun to meet up, even if just for an ice cream at Ghirardelli's or something. Let me know.

I can't wait to see how more of your projects turn out. Are you making the notepad sets yourself?

Make sure to put someone in charge of getting your baskets out of the restroom. I decided to make one when we got to Florida, so I bought all the items and it was put in the bathroom at the LS, but I forgot to have someone pick it up. Disney collected all the rest of our items in the reception except the basket in the bathroom. I should have remembered to have one of my hostesses check for it. At least I know some people used it because I had to use some of the items we included to fix something on my dress

I can't believe you'll be done in Disney again soon to finalize more of your plans

Vanessa-- I found cute little initial notepads at Christmas Tree Shoppe and found Mickey gel pens at Target. So, both of those are ending up in the welcome bags. I am sure neither is very good quality, but it's always nice to have notepaper and a pen in the hotel rooms.

We hadn't thought we'd reclaim the restroom guest baskets and kept that in mind when we chose relatively inexpensive baskets to use. However, it might be a good idea to put those on my checklist for whomever will gather up our stuff at the end of the reception. I'd rather do that than to have the restroom attendant throw them away. Thanks for the reminder!

 

[keenercam]

Finally! I got some stuff accomplished last night with the help/patience of my darling hubby.
Funny story. The dessert party invitations have a green metallic looking corded lace that is supposed to look like a shoelace in our WISH race team color. So, Marie and I had cut all the lengths of cord and used scotch tape at each end to look like the ends of shoelaces. I dropped all of them in a box for whenever the dessert party invitations were printed. Last night, when I pulled them out, all the scotch tape had come unwound. UGH!! It took me quite a while to pull off all the old tape and re-tape 30 lengths x 2.

So, I re-taped & tied all the laces, finished the addresses in the computer and printed all the envelopes, stuffed the invitations in the envelopes and made up a little reminder card about transportatoin and timing for the DP. Howard cut the reminders, embossed a castle on the back of every envelope, put the reminders in, sealed the envelopes, and stamped them. What a guy!!! They are finally done!!!

Howard also cut all the door hangers, including the doorknob hole. I am sure there are plenty more things on my to-do list that I can finish up before 9/12 to take to Orlando with me and store in our owners' locker. What a relief it will be to wrap up a lot of these little details.

Howard also called about our ballroom dancing lessons and it looks like we'll start right after Labor Day.

I also talked to Stan yesterday at STVS. We are really trying to figure out whether to have videography and if so, for what parts? DP? Pix at the GF before the ceremony? Ceremony--certainly. Reception? UGH! Tough to decide on this one.

Tonight we move DDturning20nextweek back to campus so nothing will get done for our events, but it feels good to have gotten so much done last night.

 

[jennifaerie]

Yay for accomplishment, Cam!

I always worry if my doing things early will cause problems. I ordered my invitations way in advance, and I found that by the time I actually stuffed the envelopes, many of the envelopes were already sealed shut due to humidity. It's like god is trying to tell us to stop being so proactive!

 

[WithDisneySpirit]

Cam, it is my very strong opinion that you will want videography! Case in point: My darling husband has gotten out our video on his own and watched it completely through about eight times so far Please consider it...if the additional cost is an issue, I highly recommend A Moment to Remember - they have some great plans

Also, I got to enjoy our service much more hearing my minister deliver it on our dvd

 

[keenercam]

Cam, it is my very strong opinion that you will want videography! Case in point: My darling husband has gotten out our video on his own and watched it completely through about eight times so far Please consider it...if the additional cost is an issue, I highly recommend A Moment to Remember - they have some great plans

Also, I got to enjoy our service much more hearing my minister deliver it on our dvd

Lisa -- I really appreciate the advice. Actually, what you said is right in tune with what is sooo important to me. Our very dear friend, Kevin, is going to be our officiant and we aren't scripting his parts at all. Jenn and Andrew are both going to do readings. Howard and I will be writing vows to each other as well as re-affirming the traditional wedding vows. I really, really want to be able to be "in the moment" when it is happening, but I am sure I will not remember a whole lot, with the excitement of the day. So, at the very least, I really can't imagine not videotaping the ceremony. BTW, I think it is sooo cool that Rick has watched the DVD on his own. You can just tell in the photos that he is completely head-over-heels madly in love with you.

 

[Lindsay22]

Cam, Caryn was really happy with Starfruit and her video is super nice. Good luck deciding!! We really struggled with getting a video or not. My opinion is that if you want one, and can afford one, go for it.
I personally, would not use DFTW's video.... a few months back some girl posted that they forgot to turn the camera on!!