Corinna and Graham Vow Renewal Planning Journal

[dolphingirl47]

Corinna sweetie - Loving the pillowcase and the jewellery!!
I can't believe you are just a month away!!! You must be all excitement!!! I remember how excited I was at that stage. It is a good feeling!!

I am not sure excited is how I would describe it. Utterly terrified may be coming closer. There seems to be so much still to do both at work and for the cruise/ vow renewal and so little time to do it in.

Corinna

 

[pixie921]

Corinna, your tiara and necklace are so pretty! I'm looking forward to seeing everything together!

And the pillowcase is so cute -- what a great idea!

I totally understand how you're feeling nervous about everything ... it's a big trip! But you've put so much thought and effort into planning, I'm sure it will come off beautifully!

 

[gertiesquidge]

Hi Corinna,

Your jewellery looks fabulous, so pretty. And I love your pillowcase too, what a great idea to get it all signed

I am sure everything will come together beautifully, so try not to worry (easier said than done!!). You have been so organised and everything looks so beautiful it will be a lovely day

Gertiesquidge x

 

[dolphingirl47]

I can cross another thing off my list. I reached out to the Vacation Planning at Disneyland on Saturday about a cake for dinner on the day of our vow renewal. I was well impressed how quickly they responded to me. I sent them photos of this cake that I had seen on a Disneyland Cake Photo Thread and had fallen in love with:

I really wanted a cake like this in a 6 inch Vanilla Cake with White Chocolate Mousse filling and a Vanilla Butter cream frosting. The only thing that I did not like was the Ariel cake topper. So I sent them my request and to my surprise, they responded to me on Sunday saying that they would check with the bakery if they could fulfil my request. Again, I did not expect to hear back only later this week. However, a couple of hours later, I had an email saying that they can do it for a cost of $48.49 including tax. I think this is very fair for quite an elaborate cake like this.

My photographer has been back in touch and put my mind at rest quite considerably. I was getting really worried about getting off the ship and getting ready for a 1 PM ceremony at Crystal Cathedral. I will get changed into my dress before I get off the ship, but there are pesky things like make up and hair to consider. I had arranged for the friends who will attend the vow renewal to collect us from the port. That still left me with the problem on where to get ready. I had originally planned of having my hair done on the ship the evening before, but given up on this as impractical. Anyway, a while ago my photographer mentioned that she had somebody who good do my hair and make up for me on the day and for less than what they would charge me on the ship for just the hair. She emailed me this morning to say that she would pick me up from the ship, take me back to her place and the person who will do my hair and make up will meet us there and we would then go to Crystal Cathedral together. My photographer has been such a God-sent in all of this.

I also noticed that I finally got some tags after nearly 4 years and nearly 17000 posts. One of them comes from this thread, which makes it all the more special.

Corinna

 

[dolphingirl47]

Time is marching on. I am now officially on vacation and and in less than 3 days we will be flying to Los Angeles. It is now only 16 days until the vow renewal.

I was absolutely terrified with what the gown that I will use for the Trash the Dress shot would look like after it was shortened to comply with Disney's costume rules. Well I need not have worried. The new length works very well and the dress still is gorgeous. I had been thinking about what I would do for shoes as they now will show and I have decided that I will were the ballet flats that I wore for our original wedding.

You may remember that I had a bear commissioned for the vow renewal. Unfortunately we ran out of time and it was not possible to ship her to me before we left, but I got some photos. May I present Crystal:

I had my nails done today and went for a Shellac French Manicure. I also had my eyebrows threaded. Really the only thing that is now left to do is the packing and I will do that when I have absolutely no choice.

Corinna

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Yay yay yay!!! So exciting!!!
I love Crystal!!

 

[Mindyjoy]

You're so close now, Corinna!

 

[pjstevens]

Wow, Corinna!!!! It's almost time! I can't believe it's finally here! So very excited for you and Graham. Please tell us that you'll post some sneak peeks before you return. Not sure we can wait that long to hear all the wonderful details of your fairy tale day!

 

[dolphingirl47]

Unfortunately I won't be able to post anything until I get back. We won't be taking the computer this time round. I will have my iPad, but I never got around to getting the photo kit for this.

Corinna

 

[pjstevens]

Unfortunately I won't be able to post anything until I get back. We won't be taking the computer this time round. I will have my iPad, but I never got around to getting the photo kit for this.

Corinna

OH NOOOOOO, You are going to make us wait

We'll wait patiently. Everything looks perfect, it's all falling into place. Love all the little details.

 

[dolphingirl47]

Well, some of you had requested a sneak preview of some photos. I had my Trash the Dress photo shoot in Disneyland yesterday. You are going to have to wait for the full details until I get back and have time to get started on my trip report, but here are the first few Trash the Dress photos:

http://www.jmporders.com/event/20110930/sVT46uVnnA0SE

I finally managed to get to know my photographer Jennifer in person yesterday after we chatted online for months and she is an absolute star. I am a bit nervous about having my photo taken ( unless there are characters involved ) and she just made it so easy and fun. Some shots and poses she set up. Others I suggested and everything was wonderful. I can't wait to see the rest of the photos. I think she took over 400.

Corinna

 

[pjstevens]

http://www.jmporders.com/event/20110930/sVT46uVnnA0SE

I finally managed to get to know my photographer Jennifer in person yesterday after we chatted online for months and she is an absolute star. I am a bit nervous about having my photo taken ( unless there are characters involved ) and she just made it so easy and fun. Some shots and poses she set up. Others I suggested and everything was wonderful. I can't wait to see the rest of the photos. I think she took over 400.

Corinna

Corinna!!!! OH MY GOODNESS!!!! They are beautiful! You look amazing. Cannot wait to see all of them! I so wish I had done a 'trash the dress' since i knew I'd not be wearing my dress any other time.

 

[pixie921]

Corinna, I love your themed TTD photos! They came out great!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Oh wow Corinna!!! Those photos are wonderful. Sooo looking forward to hearing all about it!!!

 

[Chilly]

LOVE your photos!

 

[Mindyjoy]

Corinna, your photos are amazing! I'm so glad the session worked out for you!

 

[dolphingirl47]

Well, today is our big day. The vow renewal was so magical. We got some serious pixie dust. We were supposed to have the ceremony in the office of the pastor, but when we got there, we were taken to the Chapel in the Sky. Everything was just amazing. There are some preview pictures under the same link that I posted before.

Corinna

 

[Mindyjoy]

Beautiful pics, Corinna! The chapel in the sky looks amazing! I would love to see some bigger pics of your veil!

Congrats on your beautiful vow renewal!

 

[Chilly]

How amazing!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Corinna sweetie - Congratulations on your newly renewed status!!!
The ceremony looks absolutely magical!!! You look gradient, Graham looks handsome and proud, the cathedral is breathtaking and the talented photographer has captured everything perfectly!! More please!!