Joe and Jennifer's DCL Vow Renewal PJ/TR~ CEREMONY FINALLY!!!

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Hey! I'm reading back through your planning journal now. I'm going backwards so I will start with the shoes. I think maybe the flats since it's in a tropical setting and you are taller. (I rarely wear heels since I'm taller than my DH. Only by half an inch though.) I love the decoration on the flat shoe too.

Hey....if you need a Photographer I'll do it free of charge...just hide me somewhere in someone's state room. I would LOVE to go on a Disney cruise.

Good idea making the bracelet into a ring! It's pretty. I love the color. And the pendant ~ COOL!

The pattern is nice too. That is the one she is making for DD? I love it. Did you now Gymboree has little girl sashes on sale right now? They have a few different colors.

Are you still planning on the cabins? We stayed there in 2006 and I liked it a lot. There's a lot to do at Ft Wilderness. In addition to everything you said we also rented a canoe. We also went to the marina and rented a pontoon boat one day and cruised around Bay Lake. That was a lot of fun. They have a lot of activities everyday too in addition to the camp fire. I feel sure some sort of code will come out before you leave. Oh...and if you want to rent a golf cart for your stay do it early. They sell out quickly.

On the invites I like the heart ones w/ L & the T. They're gorgeous.

This is going to be a nice wedding...I can tell already!

 

[29apr00]

Hi Tammy!! Thanks for stopping by!! Yup we are doing the cabins and are very excited about it! Can't wait. Thanks for the photographer offer!! I will definately keep that in mind!! I'm sure i could get you a cabin cheaper than what they charge for crappy pics!


So i did order both pairs of shoes. More votes for #1....but i still like #2 better. IDK...we'lll see how the white satin looks next to my ivory dress.

reminds me...i should try that on again...see how the past 8 months have taken their toll on my body.

Let's see....what else??? I did order 2 small gold Lady and Tramp charms for my garter. I'm going to send them out and have them added to a garter. And my cards and pockets came in already!! Wow they send orders out faster than they do samples. I worked on them a bit this weekend but didn't get to far. I need to get the large square hole punch so i can cut squares....and still figure out what i want to say. I have plenty of time since we don't plan on mailing the invites, rather have them hand delievered on the ship. Everyone has already booked, we know they are coming, seems kind of pointless to send the invite so early and to their house when i know they will forget all the important aspects of the cruise.

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Hi Tammy!! Thanks for stopping by!! Yup we are doing the cabins and are very excited about it! Can't wait. Thanks for the photographer offer!! I will definately keep that in mind!! I'm sure i could get you a cabin cheaper than what they charge for crappy pics!

If you are serious we will work something out. If I were to come Sidney would come too to help me and we'd probably have to bring the baby (since it will be more than a few days). He's a wild child and I can't trust him with anyone. He will run out of the house in a heartbeat. He don't care. You should see my locks. It's like a high security prison (or NYC) around here. But a year from now he may be "normal". You never know. I'd be able to photograph everything....from your trip at WDW, everything you guys do on the ship, Island, and the wedding itself. You'd end up with 1000's of pictures! (And they would be yours...everything would be on a high quality disc) which means you could take your time with the prints and get whatever you need whenever you need it. I offer packages on my website as well if you're more into that but if you're like me you'd want them all. I feel like a lot of people hold your pictures prisoner so they can suck someone out of every penny. I don't work like that. I have many options where people can just get the disc if they want. I can email you the info if you'd like. You know I'd do you good!


So i did order both pairs of shoes. More votes for #1....but i still like #2 better. IDK...we'lll see how the white satin looks next to my ivory dress. I liked both pair too. It's not like you can't wear them with a lot of other stuff.

reminds me...i should try that on again...see how the past 8 months have taken their toll on my body.

Let's see....what else??? I did order 2 small gold Lady and Tramp charms for my garter. I'm going to send them out and have them added to a garter. And my cards and pockets came in already!! Really? That's fast! The charms are a GREAT idea! Wow they send orders out faster than they do samples. I worked on them a bit this weekend but didn't get to far. I need to get the large square hole punch so i can cut squares....and still figure out what i want to say. I have plenty of time since we don't plan on mailing the invites, rather have them hand delievered on the ship. Everyone has already booked, we know they are coming, seems kind of pointless to send the invite so early and to their house when i know they will forget all the important aspects of the cruise.

How many people are coming total? They give you a discount if you book so many rooms don't they? We were docked by a Disney cruise ship once and I wanted to leave Carnival and go hang with Mickey. The hand delivery is a nice touch. I'm guessing you all love Tony's Town Square!?

 

[padisneyfour]

Jen just catching up, everything sounds wonderful down to the garter with the lady and tramp charms.....good luck with the invites keep us posted

 

[29apr00]

How many people are coming total? They give you a discount if you book so many rooms don't they? We were docked by a Disney cruise ship once and I wanted to leave Carnival and go hang with Mickey. The hand delivery is a nice touch. I'm guessing you all love Tony's Town Square!?

There are 18 of us so far, but only 5 cabins. you need 8 cabins to quailfy for the group rate. We haven't been to Tony's yet but we are scheduling a very special dinner there for this trip!

 

[Donald'sGirl]

Jen I can't wait to see how the garter and invites turn out! I can't believe we are just over 10 months away! It is flying so fast now!

 

[CinderelliT]

Everything you have done so far looks great!! You are way ahead of me, so I keep reading your journal for tips! I just contact Disney Weddings today about the VR, and I am waiting for them to get back to me.
I hope you win about the cake! I want a nicer cake too, so let me know what they tell you.
Also, I wish we could book the same cruise!!! I am a professional photographer, and I would love to photograph your ceremony!!! I would just have to give you a crash course so you could photograph me!!
Good luck with everything!
Tanya

 

[29apr00]

If you book your VR for onboard you could totally cruise on the same ship!!! VR's on the ship would be Friday on Nassua day, and mine is on Saturday at CC!!! I think they only do 1 on CC each trip though. We could be each other's photographer, althought i give no promises that i could even figure out how to get the camera to work!

 

[CinderelliT]

I was hoping Cathy would call me back today with available dates! Maybe tomorrow. I am hoping to start reserving dates in the next week or so. - That would be so much fun to see another DISer's ceremony. Here's hoping for a phone call tomorrow.

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

There are 18 of us so far, but only 5 cabins. you need 8 cabins to quailfy for the group rate. We haven't been to Tony's yet but we are scheduling a very special dinner there for this trip!

They have the best desserts! It's a beautiful place! You are going to LOVE the decor! On my last day...when I get to it...I have tons of pics of the inside. That's where the Good Morning Grand Gathering is held.

 

[29apr00]

Ok so i got both pairs of shoes and tried them on with the dress (which still fits btw!) Realized that the dress itself is white, not bridal white, but maybe an antique white, and it's just the lace overlay that is ivory.

so the ivory shoe

and the white satin

I like them both....but still think i'm leaning towards the ivory ones.

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

The first one looks best on with the dress...

I'm just curious. How much do these people (on the cruise ship) charge to Photograph your wedding? My packages start at $999 and they come with a good bit of stuff. I'm wondering what their hourly rate is. As much as I love Disney I might seriously look into doing this for people. I might take the goods down with me in March and do some pro shots. I'm nervous about bringing anything worth $ down there after those people stole my underwear! I have a some samples from the beach in my TR.

 

[Donald'sGirl]

Jen I like the first one. I like the style more because it can't tell the difference in the colors in the pictures.

 

[29apr00]

I agree, and you really can tell the white vs ivory with the 2nd shoe. (and it's a VERY slippery little shoe. i about fell on my *** in the bathroom! )

Tammy - they have a couple different packages based on the number of pictures you want to buy. the cheapest for the VR is $175 and inclue 20 5x7, 5 8x10, and 1 hr photography. if you want a CD, you HAVE to buy a package plus $450 for the CD, and there is some debate as to whether you get ALL the pics on the CD or just the ones you buy. the most expensive one is $1000 and still only includes an hr of photography, but it does include the CD, an 8x10 album, a 5x7 album, 30 5x7, 30 8x10 and 25 "announcements". We're going to go with the smallest package probably, and hopefully get the CD if we can get all the images.

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

I agree, and you really can tell the white vs ivory with the 2nd shoe. (and it's a VERY slippery little shoe. i about fell on my *** in the bathroom! )

Tammy - they have a couple different packages based on the number of pictures you want to buy. the cheapest for the VR is $175 and inclue 20 5x7, 5 8x10, and 1 hr photography. if you want a CD, you HAVE to buy a package plus $450 for the CD, and there is some debate as to whether you get ALL the pics on the CD or just the ones you buy. the most expensive one is $1000 and still only includes an hr of photography, but it does include the CD, an 8x10 album, a 5x7 album, 30 5x7, 30 8x10 and 25 "announcements". We're going to go with the smallest package probably, and hopefully get the CD if we can get all the images.

Uh oh! That's not good. You don't want a slippery shoe.

$1000 is not bad for all of that, if they do a good job. If they're like those PP peeps in the park then I say NO WAY! Skip them. Have you seen samples? It would be nice if you could have someone add other pics to that disc...of you guys getting ready, after the veremony, on the beach, at dinner, etc. They don't offer that kind of thing?

 

[29apr00]

they do pics on the beach after the ceremony, during the reception, and around the ship afterwards. that's it. I kind of think they are just like the PP guys in the park.

 

[DisneyFairy19]

I love the ivory shoes... beautiful

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

they do pics on the beach after the ceremony, during the reception, and around the ship afterwards. that's it. I kind of think they are just like the PP guys in the park.

Uh oh. That's not good.

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

jen - you know my thoughts on the DCL photography..Commit to the smallest package because if they turn out great..you can always upgrade the package. Between the flash and my lazy eye, we just got the small package

 

[Pooh_Girl]

My vote is for the ivory ones.

So what if you opt for the bigger photo package and most of the pictures don't turn out?? Will they refund anything or can you downgrade to the smaller package??