Jeffrey and Aymee's Vow Renewal - DCL (Oct 29, 2010) *Update ~ 5/29*Dad & Date Update

[acomasdiaz]

Hi Everyone,

My name is Aymee and my husband and I are planning on having a vow renewal to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. Jeffrey and I met as sophomores at Florida State University. We started dating on January 22, 1997 (a date we still celebrate each year) and we got engaged on July 4th of that same year. We didn't get married until we both graduated though. Our wonderful wedding took place on October 14, 2000 in Miami, FL where I grew up.

We now have two beautiful children, Katerina (4) and Phillip (almost 2). I was an event planner for a University until I decided to be a stay at home mom earlier this year.

We went on the Magic at the end of last month and had a great time. We booked another trip while on board for Sept. 2, 2010. Jeffrey and I had talked about renewing our vows some day. After becoming addicted to these boards and reading all these great planning journals I could help but get inspired.

Now, I only have to wait until the 1 year mark to make the planning official.

Can't wait!

 

[padisneyfour]

Aymee, just wanted to say welcome and congrats on a 10yrs Vr. looking forward to hearing your plans.... have fun and good luck!

 

[acomasdiaz]

Aymee, just wanted to say welcome and congrats on a 10yrs Vr. looking forward to hearing your plans.... have fun and good luck!

Thank you! We are very excited. Once, I figure out how to post pictures, I will add some so you can all meet the cast of characters.

 

[ghoulish delight]

Cogratulations! Can't wait to hear all the details!

 

[acomasdiaz]

Here we are on Pirate Night onboard the Disney Magic last month. I will be posting more pictures soon.

 

[acomasdiaz]

So, I decided to share the story of how we met. My DH and I have different stories of how and when it happened...

We both attended Florida State University. I say, we met during our sophomore year. My roommate invited him over for dinner one night so we could meet him. She was trying to decide if she was interested in him or not. I was making Cuban food which was a nice change and reminded me of home. I made black beans and rice (of course), homemade ham croquettes (sent from Miami by my brother), and sweet plantains. The croquettes were undercooked and the plantains were burnt. I was so upset that I sat outside on the steps and cried. Dinner parties were very important to me and things always had to be perfect. (Hence why I became an event planner later in life). He came out to sit on the steps with me and tried to make me feel better about things. When we went back inside, he ate all of the food on his plate and even asked for seconds. Needless to say, after that he was invited over for dinner all of the time.

Now, for my DH's version of when and how we met.

He says we met during our freshmen year. My roommate (same one from my story) and another friend invited him over to study in our dorm room. It was 2 months into being there (Parent's weekend) and my sister and hometown friends were in town visiting. He said we came in the room to tell my roommate we were going to eat dinner at Olive Garden. After that day he says we saw each other 3 times a week when I was going to English class. He says that he said hi everytime he saw me and I always said hi in return. So, I do remember someone being in the room that day freshmen year, I just didn't remember the person distinctly. As for the 3 times a week, I am sure it happened but don't remember. People at FSU are friendly, we say hi alot.

Needless to say, whenever someone asks how we met, we each have to tell our own story...

 

[noahdove]

A great story I have always said that 2 people can see the same thing at the same time and not have the same vision Your children are beautiful

 

[acomasdiaz]

A great story I have always said that 2 people can see the same thing at the same time and not have the same vision Your children are beautiful

He teases me about it all of the time because the different instances he mentions did happen, it's just amazing what two people see and don't see.

 

[pinkcow]

Another DCL bride YAY!!

I'll def be following along! I actually worked in Davie for a couple of years!

 

[BecBennett]

Your different stories are so cute!

So, do you have any theming or anything in mind yet?

 

[acomasdiaz]

Another DCL bride YAY!!

I'll def be following along! I actually worked in Davie for a couple of years!

That's great! I love it here! Where did you work?

Your different stories are so cute!

So, do you have any theming or anything in mind yet?

Thanks for reading our story! I will be sharing some details now...

 

[acomasdiaz]

Vow Renewal:
September 3, 2010
Nassau, Bahamas
Onboard the Disney Wonder
Deck 7 (I always wanted to get married on a cruise ship, so I would love for it to be on the deck)

In Attendance: We expected it to only be the four of us but my sister just booked her trip so it now looks like there will be ten of us.
Me, Jeffrey, Katerina, and Phillip
My sister, her husband, her 3 kids, and my mom

Flower Girl/Maid of Honor: Katerina
Ring Bearer/Best Man: Phillip

Theme: Mickey and Minnie Celebrate
Colors: Silver and Pink
Double checked with Jeffrey on the colors and he liked them (as long as there was more silver than pink )

I am working on a couple of monograms which I will share soon to get some opinions...

 

[pinkcow]

That's great! I love it here! Where did you work?

I worked at the now defunct Art Marketplace. And frankly now that I'm thinking about it I'm salavating for Pollo Tropical... Mmm fried yuca!

 

[acomasdiaz]

I asked the great designers on the creative board to see if they could help me with a monogram design. Here is what I got from them...

Design One

Design 2


In the meantime, I started working on some monograms myself. I will post them shortly.

 

[acomasdiaz]

Here are the ones I created...


Design One

Design Two

Design Three

I would love to hear what everyone thinks about them (the ones created on Disign Board and the ones created by me).

 

[princess22]

First of all, your children are adorable. You are a cute family.

That's funny about you thinking you met at different times. The same thing happened with my and DF. I was part time at Disney and he only worked when he came home from the summer. He said we met the summer before I think we did!! =)

I like all the monograms but I think my two favorites are the first one by the creative board and the second one of yours!

 

[BecBennett]

I like number 1 by the DISigns board, and number 2 by you. They're all pretty good though.

 

[acomasdiaz]

I worked at the now defunct Art Marketplace. And frankly now that I'm thinking about it I'm salavating for Pollo Tropical... Mmm fried yuca!

Oooooh! I know where that was...I live very close by. I actually drove by Pollo Tropical yesterday and thought of you.

 

[acomasdiaz]

First of all, your children are adorable. You are a cute family.

That's funny about you thinking you met at different times. The same thing happened with my and DF. I was part time at Disney and he only worked when he came home from the summer. He said we met the summer before I think we did!! =)

I like all the monograms but I think my two favorites are the first one by the creative board and the second one of yours!

Thank you! It's definitely amazing how we can see different things at different times. I appreciate the feedback on the monograms. I am leaning towards my second one too.

I like number 1 by the DISigns board, and number 2 by you. They're all pretty good though.

Thanks for the input! It seems like people like the same ones. I think I am leaning towards my second one. I will definitely post my final decision once it is made.

 

[acwinsett]

Hi Aymee! Your family is absolutely adorable!

I can't wait to see more of your plans. My favorite monogram is the first one. I love how it incorporates the DCL icon and your initials.