Corinna and Graham Vow Renewal Planning Journal

[dolphingirl47]

Well, in my wildest dreams I did not expect to update this again so soon. Just before I went to bed last night I received some photos of my vow renewal necklace in progress. I was warned that this still has a way to go and that the light is affecting how the colours show up in the photos. Apparently everything is white, grey or blue so far. I really love what I am seeing so far and think this will look absolutely stunning once it is done.

Corinna

 

[dolphingirl47]

Wow Corinna!!
Love all the jewellery, love the bear and love love love the dress!!!
I think Graham looks very dashing in his outfit. I can't see what the problem would be if he turned up in that on the day!!!
I am so glad that your beautiful location is safe. What a heart-stopping moment for you!!!
as for the TTD, I say go for it!!!! I really enjoyed mine and cannot wait to see the photos from Randy!!! I think I am going to die from waiting for our photos!!!

I know you were on the other coast, but where did you do your TTD shots?

Corinna

 

[tinkerbell 766]

We did ours at the Poly - on the beach, in the hammocks, in the lake and in the pool. It was a blast!!! I only have two preview shots back from Randy thus far (which you have seen in my TR), but as soon as I get more, I will post them!!!

 

[dolphingirl47]

We did ours at the Poly - on the beach, in the hammocks, in the lake and in the pool. It was a blast!!! I only have two preview shots back from Randy thus far (which you have seen in my TR), but as soon as I get more, I will post them!!!

What time in the day did you do the TTD? At Disneyland they unfortunately have no handy lake, but I was thinking in terms of pool, but just wondered about other people around.

Corinna

 

[tinkerbell 766]

We did ours at 10.00am (although it was probably nearer 11.00am by the time we got to the pool bit!!). I think there were two other people in the pool at the time who politely kept out of the way for the photos, but Randy did say that he could photoshop out any unwanted things or people from the final photos!!!

 

[quandrea]

No updates on attire. I am almost bursting with excitement and would love to just go and buy the dress now, but that would not be very sensible. I will wait until April or May next year for this. The dress will be custom-made in China so I need some extra time for that. Jewellery and Wedding rings will also have to wait until next year. I still have not tried on the shoes that I fell in love with, but I have a day off on Friday and will do it then. I so hope that they will fit and if they do, that they will turn up in the sales at some stage.



I got another beautiful design for a door magnet.

I think this will be my lot now as I have plenty of magnets between DH’s birthday, generic magnets for the cruise and the vow renewal. I had finished the birthday magnets and some of the generic magnets a while ago and started on the vow renewal magnets. I have now used up my magnetic cartridge for my Xyron and will have to order a new one after my upcoming cruise. Until then, Project Magnet is on hold.



Once I get back from the Transatlantic cruise, I also have to start thinking about Fish Extender gifts for the Vow Renewal Cruise. I want to make something extra special for this.



Corinna

Is there anywhere i can have these made?

 

[dolphingirl47]

We did ours at 10.00am (although it was probably nearer 11.00am by the time we got to the pool bit!!). I think there were two other people in the pool at the time who politely kept out of the way for the photos, but Randy did say that he could photoshop out any unwanted things or people from the final photos!!!

That sounds promising. I have send off a couple of enquiries and we will see what comes back.

Corinna

 

[dolphingirl47]

Is there anywhere i can have these made?

There used to be a cruise magnet thread, but that is sadly now defunct. However, some of the people who made the graphics shown here have their own threads on the Creative Disigns Forum:

Scooby3x1y:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2523641

Unfortunately the request threads for the other three are currently closed. However, there is a bunch of other Disigners that probably could help you out.

Corinna

 

[dolphingirl47]

Nearly all my ribbon for the ribbon veil has now arrived. It should have been all of it, but one seller sent pink ribbon instead of pale blue. I messaged her and she was great about it and promised to put the right colour in the post today. So hopefully this will get here Monday or Tuesday. I was so hoping to make this over the weekend. Never mind, I can do the preparation work tomorrow.

Corinna

 

[dolphingirl47]

My necklace is done. I am totally in love with this. I can't wait what she will to in terms of earrings, bracelet, hair vine and tiara to go with it.

Corinna

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

My necklace is done. I am totally in love with this. I can't wait what she will to in terms of earrings, bracelet, hair vine and tiara to go with it.

Corinna

Absolutely Gorgeous Corinna!!! I love the pieces she makes you....can't wait to see the rest!!!

 

[dolphingirl47]

Just a quick update today.



I have made some progress with my ribbon veil. All the ribbon has now arrived and I cut it all to size. Now I just have to assemble it, which I am hoping to do over the weekend. Once it is finished, I will post a photo.



I did order the second dress. I was pondering this for a while. I really love this dress, but then I had the dress of my dreams already. I had put this on my watch list on Ebay and had a quick check every day. This had been on sale, but earlier this week it went back up to full price. I was really upset as there was no way I could justify this at full price. A day or to later, it was on sale again and the price was now even lower then when I first saw it so I decided to jump onto this opportunity. I have received an email with the order number and a link through which I can track the process of the order and I am now anxiously watching this. At the moment it is showing as being prepared. The dress will be coming from Hong Kong. I can’t wait for this to get here.



Corinna

 

[dolphingirl47]

The second wedding dress was at work when I got there yesterday. It is absolutely gorgeous. It will need some minor alterations though. I have found somebody that comes highly recommended and I will contact her to make an appointment for a fitting in due course. I suppose I am spoiled with having had so many dresses custom made that it came as quite a shock that this did not fit like a glove.

I have also made some inroads when it comes to the wedding favours. I will only have two women and one man, so I can let my imagination run wild. I have the centre piece for the ladies sorted out. I found those on the website of the jewellery artist that made my jewellery:

The shell is the same colour as the shell that was used in my necklace. The other pendants were made from chandelier crystals, which seemed very fitting considering the venue. I love them, too. So I will keep one of each for myself and one person will get a shell pendant and one a crystal pendant. I will probably include either a Yankee Candle Tart or Sampler in Wedding Day. I saw some lovely blue organza drawstring bags so I will use this to put the things in. Things are not quite so easy for our sole male guest, but I am sure I will come up with something.



I still have not got any further with the ribbon veil. I had cut all the ribbons to size and put them to one side, but have not done anything with them since. I have so much to do at the moment that I am just lacking the drive to get on with the various craft projects. I have two days off midweek this week so I am hoping that I will have time and inspiration to work on this then.



Corinna

 

[tinkerbell 766]

The favours are gorgeous Corinna!!!
Good luck with the alterations to the dress!!
I don't know if it's any help, but for our VR, Paul wore socks from the Disney Store with a picture of an irate Donald (Paul's favourite character) saying 'Don't get me started'. We gave the same socks as favours to our male guests and they loved them!!! If Graham is wearing character socks, it may be an idea!!

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

Loving the favors. Those are gorgeous. Can u share the webpage for her stuff??

 

[dolphingirl47]

The favours are gorgeous Corinna!!!
Good luck with the alterations to the dress!!
I don't know if it's any help, but for our VR, Paul wore socks from the Disney Store with a picture of an irate Donald (Paul's favourite character) saying 'Don't get me started'. We gave the same socks as favours to our male guests and they loved them!!! If Graham is wearing character socks, it may be an idea!!

Actually, this is perfect. I had originally considered a tie, but was not sure if he would wear this. With the socks, they are more likely to get worn. Graham's favourite character is Grumpy so I think I will look into finding some Grumpy socks.

Loving the favors. Those are gorgeous. Can u share the webpage for her stuff??

Sure, it's www.wyrdingstudios.com

I have been buying from her for about 4 years and she has made me some special jewellery for every formal night.

Corinna

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

I think once I get my formal for next years cruise I am gonna ask her to make something for me....probably in black, white, brown, something I can wear with more then my formal. Love her stuff!

 

[pixie921]

Corinna, your necklace and the favors are so unique and really gorgeous!

 

[dolphingirl47]

I think once I get my formal for next years cruise I am gonna ask her to make something for me....probably in black, white, brown, something I can wear with more then my formal. Love her stuff!

Yes, her stuff is adorable. She is also a wonderful person to deal with. She did make me a pendant, bracelet and earrings with onyx and clear and light brown crystals to go with my semi- formal dress which was tan and black a few years ago. I never leave the house with at least one of her pendants.

Corinna, your necklace and the favors are so unique and really gorgeous!

Thanks Amy, this is what I love about her jewellery. She also knows me really well by now and knows what makes me tick. So I have every confidence to just let her loose on a project and I know I will love the result.

Corinna

 

[dolphingirl47]

I had a lovely surprise when I got to work today. My vow renewal necklace, the earrings, hair vine and bracelet to go with this; the pendants that I ordered as favours and the leave necklace arrived today. They are absolutely gorgeous. I will try to take photos of the bracelet, earrings and hair vine tomorrow. Now I just need the tiara and do my ribbon veil and my outfit is complete. I am so happy with how everything is turning out.



Corinna