Joanne and Paul's VR - 4th May 2011

[jbmckenzie]

I just found your vr report and have thoroughly enjoyed reading all 12 pgs! You have accomplished so much! I love all of the labels you have made, and hope you don't mind if I steal a couple of your ideas for our family vacation next year. By the way I love love love your gown and shoes. Becky

 

[tinkerbell 766]

I just found your vr report and have thoroughly enjoyed reading all 12 pgs! You have accomplished so much! I love all of the labels you have made, and hope you don't mind if I steal a couple of your ideas for our family vacation next year. By the way I love love love your gown and shoes. Becky

Sweet Becky - Thank you for your very lovely comments!!! You steel away sweetie, and if I can help with anything at all, just let me know!! I'd be glad to help.

 

[tinkerbell 766]

So, a long overdue post!!

Well, last week was very exciting as I had a dress fitting and I have to say that I am still as much in love with my dress as I ever was. I just didn't want to take it off!!! Because I am quite short (about 5ft 3 inches), I am having 3 inches taken off of the dress. I tried it on with my shoes, and with the three inches off, I think it will be perfect!! At the moment it needs no other alterations, but I need to keep my weight relatively stable until Feb and the next fitting (quite a job over the Christmas period ). Any minor alterations needed in Feb can be done in time, but I am hoping that none will be necessary.

We also ordered my daughter's dress. We completely changed our minds about her dress!!! She tried on the dress which we originally decided on (and the one I posted earlier in this PJ), but it looked awful on her!!! So after trying on numerous dresses she tried this one

I must admit, I wouldn't have looked twice at it in a picture or even just on the hanger, but it looks so beautiful on her!!! It really suits her and she says she feels really glamorous in it!!! So we ordered it. It will take 12 weeks to arrive and can be altered to fit when it does. My daughter is desperately trying to shed some weight, but the boutique lady said that, if necessary, this dress can be taken down 3 dress sizes without losing the shape. I doubt that DD will lose that much before May ( maybe a couple of dress sizes if she really goes for it) so it should be fine!!!
In other dress news, I have bought a dress for the 'Welcome Dinner'. Below is a picture of it. Again, because I am quite short, it is not so short on me as it is on the model. It actually sits just below the knees, which I prefer anyway. I love the tassels which move beautifully and I intend to wear it with my gold Choos. What do you all think?

I am on the look out for a teaparty dress and facinator, but haven't found th perfect one yet.

In other news, today is my first ADR day. I have to book ADRs in two packages as we have two different reservations (one checking in on 1st May and one checking in on 6th May). I fear that things may not be straighforward as many of the ADRs we want are for large groups!! Today I need to book dinner at the Turf Club Grill for 15 (2nd May), breakfast for 15 at O'Hana's (3rd May), afternoon tea at the Garden View Tearoom for 8 (3rd May) and dinner at the Maya Grill for 15 (5th May). I will be on the phone as soon as the lines open at 2.00pm our time. Wish me luck!!! Luckily the reception at Citrico's is being reserved directly with the team there, so that's one thing I don't have to worry about!!

 

[Chilly]

oooo pretty dresses - lots of luck with the ADRs!

Why is it 2pm? I thought they opened at 7am which was 11am here?

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Claire sweetie - So glad you like the dresses!! Yup you're right. I thought the dining reservations desk opened at 9.00am Florida time. I think I must be getting confused with Member services on the DVC side !!
Never mind, I phoned (albeit two hours late) and got all of the first round of ADRs as I wanted them (well, more or less). So far we have:-
Monday 2nd May - Dinner at Turf Club Grill at 6.20pm for 13 adults and 2 children (Welcome Dinner)
Tuesday 3rd May - Breakfast at O'Hana at 9.05am for 13 adults and children and afternoon tea atGarden View Tearoom at 2.00pm (tried for 3.00pm, but it was unavailable) for 7 ladies and 1 little princess
Thursday 5th May - Dinner at Maya Grill at 6.30pm for 13 adults and 2 children

I really wanted a bigger gap between breakfast and afternoon tea on the Tuesday, but figured that by the time we are all seated in the tearoom and have got ordered etc, it will be 2.30pm ish anyhow.

So first round of ADRs all booked Here's to the second round on Saturday (which my daughter may have to do as I am at work)

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Just wanted to say....... 6 months

 

[Tinker Bell Fan]

Just wanted to say....... 6 months

Love your PJ (and the dresses too!). We're just about a month ahead of your VR - ours in on April 13, 2011. I have so much to do!!! Only booked the officiant so far (but am working on booking Beaute Speciale)

I'll be reading for more inspiration!

 

[smileycrissy]

I love, love, love the Welcome dinner dress. It's so elegant and fun and will look absolutley gorgeous with your Choos.

So glad to hear you were able to make all your ADR's. I'd prefer the 2pm time for tea. For some reason at 3pm I always want to take a nap so I associate that time with nap time.

 

[disneemama]

Love the dresses!

 

[ericamcl]

I'm a little late to your PJ but am loving everything I have read - I especially love your logo!


DH and I JUST decided to do a 10 year VR (it will take place in 2013!) and I'm anxious to see how beautifully yours will turn out!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Love your PJ (and the dresses too!). We're just about a month ahead of your VR - ours in on April 13, 2011. I have so much to do!!! Only booked the officiant so far (but am working on booking Beaute Speciale)

I'll be reading for more inspiration!

I love, love, love the Welcome dinner dress. It's so elegant and fun and will look absolutley gorgeous with your Choos.

So glad to hear you were able to make all your ADR's. I'd prefer the 2pm time for tea. For some reason at 3pm I always want to take a nap so I associate that time with nap time.

Love the dresses!

I'm a little late to your PJ but am loving everything I have read - I especially love your logo!


DH and I JUST decided to do a 10 year VR (it will take place in 2013!) and I'm anxious to see how beautifully yours will turn out!

Thank you all so much girls - it's nice to know some people are still following along!!

Tinker Bell Fan - It's lovely that your VR is just a bit before mine, we can follow each other's plans. Us VR brides must stick together Good luck with booking BS.

smileycrissy - Thanks, I am very pleased with the 'Welcome dinner dress!! Now I parade around the bedroom in that and the Choos instead of just the Choos!! I am so sad!!!
You know, I think the slightly earlier tea-time may work out for the best after all. We may have a 'girlie' night out at JellyRolls in the evening, so it may be better to rest up for a bit late afternoon. The boys are having a night out after the 'Welcome Dinner' as I told DH he was absolutely NOT going out on the booze the night before the VR. I am sure us girls will be fine and much more sensible!!

disneemama - Thank you - I love them!!!

ericamcl - Lovely to have you along for the ride!! Thanks for your sweet comments. I have replied to your PM. Let me know if I can help with anything.

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Well we have all our ADRs now, all apart from Raglan Road for which I need to phone the restaurant directly. I will tackle this tomorrow.
So the second round is:-
Friday 6th May - Raglan Road (hopefully) time tbd
Saturday 7th May - Party is splitting and 6 will eat at Sanaa and 9 will eat at 1900 Park Fare at 5.15pm and 5.35pm respectively
Sunday 8th May - Coral Reef at 5.55pm
Monday 9th May - Chefs de France at 6.00pm
Tuesday 10th May - Captain's Grill at 5.20pm

It is such a relief to have them all sorted, especially as we are a big group and for the most part are eating together every night!!!

I also have received an e-mail from the team at Citricos saying that the reception dinner is all booked and sorted too. Another relief!!

So with the reception dinner all ready to go, my thoughts have turned to favours. I have decided on these little favour boxes from an Etsy seller. Mine will be white

I intend to close them with spa coloured ribbon

Here is an example of the tags I will attach to the favour boxes which will also act as placecards

I have purchased these socks as favours for all the men. Donald is DH's favourite and he will be wearing a pair of these under his suit on the big day, so I figured it would be nice for all the men to receive a pair too!!

The ladies will all receive a bangle like I am wearing on the day. A reminder..

Also in the favour box (for men and ladies) will be a small silver truffle box containing two chocolate truffles.

All three children will have a $20.00 Disney gift card in their favour box so they can choose their own gift.

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Just caught up on all your latest additions. I've been a bit AWOL from the Dis in my frantic attempts to tone up at the gym! (chanting "I will not be a fat bride" lol)

I love your tassled dress. For your tea party dress, have you had a look at Vivienne of Holloway? I'm not sure if they are the kind of thing you're after but it's worth a look.

So glad you got all your ADR's. It's one of the things I'm nervous about as I can't book anything yet.

Oh and let me just add.... 6 MONTHS DANCE!!!!!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Claire sweetie - I must admit I had been wondering where you were!!! You are obviously working very hard and will no way be a fat bride!!! You will be a beautiful bride!!! Yes I have looked at Vivienne's and love quite a few of her dresses. I need to steer away from halter necks - they just don't look good on me at all!!
Thanks for joining in on the six month dance!!!

 

[smileycrissy]

I love Jellyrolls! You are going to have a blast there! Have you been there before? If not I would suggest getting there about 7:30/8, before the guys start performing. That way when they begin, they'll get to know you and will single you out throughout the night for various antics. You'll love it!!

I love the gift boxes, they are so pretty. And let me tell you, everytime I see you logo I just sit here and go 'Oh, its so pretty!' LOL.

 

[tinkerbell 766]

You know Crissy you are always so sweet to me!! I really hope we can meet up and spy on James wedding!!!
Thanks for the advice on Jellyrolls. I haven't been there before and I am really looking forward to it!!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

So I now have Raglan Road booked for the 6th May at 6.00pm. Yay this is the last of the actual ADRs so I am happy to report they are all done now!!
That is absolutely everything booked now, flights, accomodation, ADRs, park passes, VR package, flowers, cake, harpist, officiant, limousine, hair and make-up, gown steaming, tea-party, welcome dinner and trash the dress session!!! The only things left are the things I can't book. like the boys 'Grub 'n' Golf', as neither The Fountain at the Dolphin, nor the Fantasia Gardens, accept bookings, so they just turn up on the day!!

My obsession for today has been thinking about the 'First Look' photos with Randy. As we are staying at BLT, I was thinking that it would be nice to have this at the 'Top of the World' lounge. Well, actually on the patio outside the lounge overlooking the MK. I have concerns, though, about the height of the wall on the patio and whether it will be too high to actually see any of the MK over the top. If it is too high, we would just end up with pictures of us in front of a concrete wall. Not the look I had in mind I have e-mailed Randy for his advice and I am also considering the walkway between the Contemporary and BLT, which overlooks MK but is far more public. I am awaiting the advice of Randy and our amazing Carrie. We'll have to see....

I posted this in another thread and forgot I had not posted it here. This is the parasol I hope to have for walking to and from the Swan and Boardwalk (I hope it will be sunny!!) and as a 'prop' for some of the outdoor photos. My DD is buying it for me for Christmas (bless her). I figured it would look very pretty in my bedroom after the VR. My cottage is very old (300 years old in parts) and it will fit in very nicely!!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

I have been in contact with a seller on Etsy (I Etsy) about some rhinestone shirt transfers. Here is an example of her lovely work

She has made me two mock-ups.
The first is to go on the back of a cotton shirt which I intend to wear with leggings whilst I am getting ready with Patricia LeJeune on the morning of the VR. Since she will be attempting to make me into a beautiful (she will have to be a miracle worker!!), the back of my shirt will have this rhinestone saying on it

I think it will add a bit of fun to the getting ready photos!!!

The other one I have ordered is this one

Since it is a vow renewal, I couldn't have 'Mrs Pridmore established....' as I was established as Mrs Pridmore over 10 years ago. So, I figured my transfer should say 'Re-established'. Remember, that in the UK our numeric dates put the date first followed by the month, so to my British guests and I, my transfer actually says 4th May 2011. I intend to iron it on to a t-shirt to wear at the morning after breakfast......
Okay, so after all my proud boasting about having everything booked, I just realized that the morning after breakfast is not yet finalized We are hoping to host this breakfast at 'Fresh Mediterranean Market' at the Dolphin. My planner is sorting this out for me and it should be all booked in the next few days. How embarassing!!!

 

[Belle2Be]

Love the transfers, how fun!!

 

[ericamcl]

I love the shirt idea!

I also love your favors - I may have to go spend some money on Etsy!!

It's all shaping up beautifully!