Joanne and Paul's VR - 4th May 2011

[smileycrissy]

Ha I remember the seamstress story now!!!
I agree - I am terribly guilty of reading people's PJ/TRs and not commenting so most of them probably don't know I follow along!!
These PJs are a brilliant way of keeping all your thoughts in one place. I sometimes think mine probably bores people to death, but it helps me to stay sane and organizes my thoughts!!

You are not boring us at all!!!! You've had so many crafty & beautiful ideas. I enjoy reading whether its about what your going to eat or what new cute item you found.

 

[Jules~Marie]

You are not boring us at all!!!! You've had so many crafty & beautiful ideas. I enjoy reading whether its about what your going to eat or what new cute item you found.

I second this statement! As smileycrissy knows, I'm always wondering if anyone's following along with my pj! I think everyone feels like they might be boring the readers, but the truth is, we're all here because we love reading about Disney and weddings, so you really can't go wrong here. I do slack on the commenting on others pj's, but I've been following you all along and I always admire everything you're doing! You have beautiful taste and are so talented! I think I'm a little intimidated and that's why I don't comment as much! I look forward to reading more!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

I am seriously considering booking with VA direct and cancelling with the TA. We are with Charter travel at the mo on pre booking so luckily we aren't commited until the final price is in at the end of this week. It's tough having to pay it all in one go but at least they cannot then hike up the price at a later date. i read about a few people who this has happened to recently

Hopefully Patricia can fit in you other people, but if not I'm sure they could sort themselves out. Maybe pop to a local salon if it's just for a blow dry.

 

[Chilly]

You have the best ideas!

At Raglan Rd I suggest the "Sod the Stew" its so yummy.

 

[tinkerbell 766]

You are not boring us at all!!!! You've had so many crafty & beautiful ideas. I enjoy reading whether its about what your going to eat or what new cute item you found.

I second this statement! As smileycrissy knows, I'm always wondering if anyone's following along with my pj! I think everyone feels like they might be boring the readers, but the truth is, we're all here because we love reading about Disney and weddings, so you really can't go wrong here. I do slack on the commenting on others pj's, but I've been following you all along and I always admire everything you're doing! You have beautiful taste and are so talented! I think I'm a little intimidated and that's why I don't comment as much! I look forward to reading more!

I am seriously considering booking with VA direct and cancelling with the TA. We are with Charter travel at the mo on pre booking so luckily we aren't commited until the final price is in at the end of this week. It's tough having to pay it all in one go but at least they cannot then hike up the price at a later date. i read about a few people who this has happened to recently

Hopefully Patricia can fit in you other people, but if not I'm sure they could sort themselves out. Maybe pop to a local salon if it's just for a blow dry.

You have the best ideas!

At Raglan Rd I suggest the "Sod the Stew" its so yummy.

Aww girls you are so wonderful!!!

Crissy - thank you. I can always rely on you for a lovely comment!!

Jules-Marie - Please don't be intimidated!! I have been following your PJ and I think you are so well organized and will have the most beautiful wedding!! Keep up the good work!!

Claire sweetie (number 1) - Humm sounds like it might be less hassle to cut your losses and book directly with VA. Keep me posted.

Claire sweetie (number 2) - Thanks hun!! I think DH has already decided he likes the sound of 'Sod the Stew' and the Guiness too, of course

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Sod the stew lol. That sounds great! Think we might be paying a visit there too - especially for a Guiness

 

[Chilly]

You can see a photo of the stew on day 3 of my new TR (link below).

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Oh dear Claire sweetie (number 2), your TR looks far too interesting to skip over!!! I will just have to read it all now!! It's great that you met up with Meryl and Lori!! You look like you had a really great time!!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

So today I achieved a few things
Firstly, I e-mailed Rev Tim Herring requesting some sample VR ceremonies. He replied that he doesn't have sample ceremonies, as he writes a ceremony for each couple individually. I posted a thread about this, as I was a little concerned about this and also because he seems to have slightly mixed reviews here on our boards. Some brides seem to love him, whilst others found him difficult. To cut a long story short, I have decided to trust him to compose our ceremony and will ask him to add in a couple of things that we want to say, and let him do the rest. I won't be able to meet with him beforehand, and he has been lovely in e-mails, so I have to hope all goes well for us.
I also e-mailed Patricia LeJeune regarding adding in extra hairdos for guests and a change in the time I need to be ready on the day. Randy Chapman wants me ready for 1.00pm and my contract with Patricia says 2.00pm. I was prepared for a wait before receiving a reply (as they don't always reply quickly - they are very busy), but I got a reply a couple of hours later, saying that they could fit in my guests and change the time!! another thing sorted!!!
Some of you may have seen me post this on a thread on the main board - if so, I apologize for repeating myself. I have decided not to run with the original birdcage veil idea. I tried a few on a couple of weeks back, and felt that although they looked beautiful, they were not the most hassle-free things to wear!! I felt I would be worried about it all day (was it positioned correctly? Would it block my face in photos? etc), so I binned the idea. Instead, I have ordered this hairband from an Etsy seller. Mine will be set on white ribbon

Now to figure out what to do with my hair!! I know I want a soft up-do, but that's about all I know. Oh well, I will continue to troll through hairstyle pictures on Google images, I guess!!!

I also ordered these from Ebay. I thought these would be great for my guests for the champagne and cake reception at the Swan, and then afterwards at Mizners. Hopefully, it will save everybody getting their glasses mixed up. Mine will have glass beads in a turquoise colour to fit in with the colour scheme

Today I sorted out a reading for DD to read at the ceremony. I am sure this book is familiar to my friends from the USA, but not, I think, so familiar to us Brits. I just love this passage and think it is perfect for a ceremony dedicated to celebrating enduring love. Here is what Emily will read:-

This reading is an excerpt from ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’
‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ is a children's novel written by Margery Williams, and first published in 1922. It chronicles the story of a stuffed rabbit and his quest to become ‘real’ through the love of his owner. The poor little rabbit is rather intimidated by the expensive and mechanical toys, who fancy themselves as ‘real’, and seeks the friendship and advice of the Skin Horse, an old and respected toy.


"What is REAL?" asked the Rabbit one day, when they were lying side by side near the nursery fender, before Nana came to tidy the room. "Does it mean having things that buzz inside you and a stick-out handle?"

"Real isn't how you are made," said the Skin Horse. "It's a thing that happens to you. When somebody loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but really loves you, then you become Real."

"Does it hurt?" asked the Rabbit.

"Sometimes," said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. "When you are Real you don't mind being hurt."

"Does it happen all at once, like being wound up," he asked, "or bit by bit?"

"It doesn't happen all at once," said the Skin Horse. "You become. It takes a long time. That's why it doesn't happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get all loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand."
"I suppose you are real?" said the Rabbit. And then he wished he had not said it, for he thought the Skin Horse might be sensitive. But the Skin Horse only smiled
"The Boy's Uncle made me Real," he said. "That was a great many years ago; but once you are Real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always."

 

[smileycrissy]

Aw Joanne, I love how you think!!!!

That excerpt is beautiful. I was getting ready to comment on something else when I saw you had a new post. I'm glad I held off. I think hearing that at your vow renewal will make everyone cry.

I love the headband! Boy, I better get to selling my stuff on Etsy, I hadn't realized how much people were searching it for stuff. LOL.

So glad to hear you were able to make the time change and additions for Patricia. I wish it was May already so I could take that sneak peak at your wedding.

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Do you know Chrissy, if you could swing it, I would love you to be there. I would so honoured to meet you!! Thank you for your lovely comments!!

 

[Jules~Marie]

I love the passage! It's very beautiful and perfect for your VR.

Also, I love the headband. Do you mind telling me who you purchased it from?

 

[tinkerbell 766]

I love the passage! It's very beautiful and perfect for your VR.

Also, I love the headband. Do you mind telling me who you purchased it from?

Glad you like the reading!!!
Here is the link for the headband. I haven't received it yet (it is coming from Canada) but so far the seller has been great and messaged me the day after I ordered it to say it was all posted!!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61925507/sale-bridal-headband-rhinestone-crystal

 

[Jules~Marie]

Thank you so much!

 

[Chilly]

Ooo lovely headband, I think I looked at every hair style picture on Google, in the end I used 3 photos to show Ana what I wanted.

Great idea for a reading.

 

[smileycrissy]

Do you know Chrissy, if you could swing it, I would love you to be there. I would so honoured to meet you!! Thank you for your lovely comments!!

I would be honored to meet you too.

 

[quandrea]

Glad you like the reading!!!
Here is the link for the headband. I haven't received it yet (it is coming from Canada) but so far the seller has been great and messaged me the day after I ordered it to say it was all posted!!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61925507/sale-bridal-headband-rhinestone-crystal

I am loving this thread. I am a mom to three: dd 6, and twins, dd 1 and ds 1. Life is pretty crazy here sometimes and reading this thread is a bit of an escape. I love all your ideas. I wanted to do a vow renewal at Disney but it cost too much. Perhaps the Swan is a good alternative. I love all your ideas and attention to detail. Congratulations! I will be following along. What is and etsy seller?

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Oh Joanne I am filling up here after reading your passage. It's absolutely beautiful and will be so perfect for your vr.

I adore your choice of headband, I agree that it will be less troublesome than a birdcage veil. I'm looking forward to seeing a picture of you wearing it!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Thank you so much!

Ooo lovely headband, I think I looked at every hair style picture on Google, in the end I used 3 photos to show Ana what I wanted.

Great idea for a reading.

I would be honored to meet you too.

I am loving this thread. I am a mom to three: dd 6, and twins, dd 1 and ds 1. Life is pretty crazy here sometimes and reading this thread is a bit of an escape. I love all your ideas. I wanted to do a vow renewal at Disney but it cost too much. Perhaps the Swan is a good alternative. I love all your ideas and attention to detail. Congratulations! I will be following along. What is and etsy seller?

Oh Joanne I am filling up here after reading your passage. It's absolutely beautiful and will be so perfect for your vr.

I adore your choice of headband, I agree that it will be less troublesome than a birdcage veil. I'm looking forward to seeing a picture of you wearing it!

Jules~Marie - You're welcome sweetie!!

Claire sweetie (number 2) - I think I will end up with a whole portfolio of pictures to show Patricia and then end up just taking her advice anyway!!
Glad you like the hairband and the reading!!

smileycrissy - Bless you sweetie!!

quandrea - I hear you!! Life becomes hectic here too!! Balancing a full time job (with very odd shift patterns) and a family, is tricky but rewarding. Planning our VR has totally become my way to relax. I haven't a clue what I will do once it's over!!
I really think you should look in to the Swan for your VR. It has most of the benefits of a DFTW VR for about half the cost!! If I can help in any way or answer your questions, don't hesitate to ask!!
I am honoured that you will be following along.
Etsy is an online marketplace for handmade and crafty items. It is utterly brilliant and very adictive (you have been warned!!) Here is the link

http://www.etsy.com/

Claire sweetie (nunber 1) - I am so glad you like the reading. As soon as I read it, I knew it was perfect for us. Probably because we are both old, shabby and loose-jointed but very well-loved and definately 'real'
I can't wait to wear the headband. It is so pretty and I agree wil be far less hassle than a birdcage veil!!

 

[chaoscent]

Love your piece from the V Rabbit. Made me cry.
Penny