Planning Journal - Joanne & Dennis 15/09/08

[29apr00]

Sounds beautiful. I love your little froggy pillow, and the butterflies are just adorable! I must have missed the just keep swimming arrangement.

 

[JoJo1980]

Thanks everyone I can't wait to see it all aswell Not long to go now!! I'll definately be posting LOADS of photos in my trip report, dont worry I think I might do a pre-trip report aswell, just to get me in the mood I'll try and pop on while I'm away & post a couple of sneak peek photos aswell

I've done 99% of the shopping now, so I'm going to gather everything together this weekend and start packing & doing my little craft projects with my mum Will post some pics if I have time - got lots to show you all!! I'm soooo excited We're also writing our vows this weekend and double checking all the songs we've picked

 

[tiggerrifficheidi]

I must have missed the just keep swimming arrangement.

I had seen the arrangements on the Disney Florist website. I'm assuming they're the same ones, right Joanne?

Here's the link! I think they're adorable!

Just Keep Swimming

 

[JoJo1980]

Hi everyone! Sorry for not posting for a couple of days, we've been busy getting lots done We wrote our vows yesterday which was lovely Just waiting to hear back from Rev. Miller to see what he thinks of them

Today we had our 'Good Luck' family meal It was really nice to spend a few hours together and just relax and enjoy each others company. My parents arent well enough to travel with us, which breaks my heart - but they said the only place they wanted us to get married was Disney and that if we didnt they'd feel like it was because of them and they didnt want that for us. Words cannot describe how I feel about them

So I wanted to do a few special things with them before we leave for Orlando and when we return. So today I made a nice meal and decorated the table etc... so they get to share a special meal with us, just like they would have at a reception. Hope you like the photos!

The cute Mickey & Minnie balloons that we placed in the corner of the room

These are some shots of the table I decorated

Den did the bows in the chair sashes!! He was Soooo proud!!!

These candles were the centerpiece, and they were Rose scented, they smelt lovely!!

These were our place cards & holders. I stuck the little butterflies in the corners and the text were just stickers - Thats about as artistic as I get

We had cute little butterflies on the rims of the glasses, and our sweet little disney charms on the base of the glasses

For favors, I put some little love heart tubes in a favor bag with some shredded tissue paper

 

[JoJo1980]

This is our furbaby Spike, he's keeping an eye on the balloons for us

This is my mum & dad

Me and Den

Den getting carried away with the table confetti

Me showing off my glass charm

Cheeky chops!!! This was after he stole the napkin off my lap and tore it to pieces

Some cute shots of us all testing out my new camera

This one makes me laugh so much - Den as Mickey

My mum decided to try and be Mickey but Spikey wanted it to be his turn

A cute little gift that Den gave me - Its a tap dancing Stitch!!! It plays a couple of different songs & he tap dances to the tunes - its sooo sweet!

This shows my co-ordination obsession

 

[IndyBride]

It looks like you had a lovely dinner! The tablescape looked great!

 

[kayleighnik]

great pictures hunn! love the table decoration (especially the candles!) and the bows! den did himself proud!!

love the balloons!!!

your dog is gorgeous! i have two border terriers

what a special way to share your upcoming wedding with your parents im sorry to hear they cant make it

not long to go now!

 

[JoJo1980]

It looks like you had a lovely dinner! The tablescape looked great!

Thanks It was a really nice day and I loved decorating the table, so did Den

great pictures hunn! love the table decoration (especially the candles!) and the bows! den did himself proud!!

love the balloons!!!

your dog is gorgeous! i have two border terriers

what a special way to share your upcoming wedding with your parents im sorry to hear they cant make it

not long to go now!

I'll tell Den about the compliment The balloons are so cute, we've put them in the lounge now so I see them all the time and start getting giddy This time next week we'll be at the airport waiting to board!!!

I am soooo in love with our dog!! He is the cutest thing on the planet He can be cheeky like all dogs, but he more than makes up for it with his good points and cuteness

We're going to take them out for a meal this weekend and I've got all the sashes, badges etc... for us all to wear for a giggle Then Den is going to Southport airshow with my dad for the day & me and mum are going shopping & for lunch, and then having a pamper session at the night. I've bought a couple of chick flicks for us to watch and thought they would be perfect 'Enchanted' and '27 dresses' Havent seen either of them yet, so I cant wait to watch them


* * * * * UPDATE * * * * *

We completed our floral BEO with Rosie yesterday, she is SO lovely!!! Everything is going to look amazing, I cant wait to see it all

We also got everything sorted with STVS, just got to send them our music and wording for the start of the video

My dress box came yesterday, its sturdy so I know my dress will be fine in there, just hope it fits They also sent some acid free tissue paper for me to wrap it in

 

[farjojo]

Everything looks and sounds fabulous Jo...you must be super excited with your wedding being so close.

Loving the pink butterfly table...that is soooooo me

 

[keenercam]

Joanne -- Your good luck dinner looks like so much fun! The table & chairs are decorated so beautifully! Your parents must have felt so special, knowing you've done all of this for them. Your furbaby is precious! Will your parents take care of him while you are away?
WOW! The time is flying by, and I am getting so excited for you! Enjoy the anticipation -- I think it is all part of the experience!

 

[tiggerrifficheidi]

I think you will love "Enchanted" and "27 Dresses!" They are great chick flicks!

 

[JoJo1980]

Everything looks and sounds fabulous Jo...you must be super excited with your wedding being so close.

Loving the pink butterfly table...that is soooooo me

Hiya honey!! How are you?? I am soooo excited I cant concentrate at work, its killing me being there ... I just want to be at home packing Yep, I'm a typical girlie girl Pink and butterflies all the way

Joanne -- Your good luck dinner looks like so much fun! The table & chairs are decorated so beautifully! Your parents must have felt so special, knowing you've done all of this for them. Your furbaby is precious! Will your parents take care of him while you are away?
WOW! The time is flying by, and I am getting so excited for you! Enjoy the anticipation -- I think it is all part of the experience!

Hey sweetie We had a really nice time I've bought my parents a nice frame (I'll post a photo of it once I've filled it) and I'm going to put some of the photos from that day in it, I've also got them some other little goodies to go with it and I'm going to place them all in gift bag and hide it ... then send them a text the day of the wedding and tell them to open it Just so they have something to take their minds off what we're doing and gives them something to smile about. Den saw these really cute teddy dolls that snore and they look like mum & dad, so we've got them those aswell They'll have a proper giggle

Yep, they are looking after Spikey - I couldnt put him in the kennels it would break my heart! My mum and dad love him just as much as we do so he'll be fine, they'll spoil him rotten

The time is definately zooming by, which is good and bad I guess. Its great because it will soon be the wedding day and we'll be back in disney ... but its sad because soon it will be over ... but I guess I can start planning anniversary trips then

I think you will love "Enchanted" and "27 Dresses!" They are great chick flicks!

I can't wait to watch them, I've heard great reviews about both

 

[JoJo1980]

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Amy sent over our BEO and estimated costs yesterday and she's been able to add the extra half an hour to our dessert party & we can have the package bar!!!

That girl is AMAZING!!!

She has worked so hard and given us everything we've dreamed of

Can't wait to give her & Rosie a big squishy hug

 

[keenercam]

Joanne-- How wonderful that the folks at DFTW are so helpful and wonderful!! I am really happy for you that all is falling into place. What a thoughtful idea to leave gifts for your parents. The teddy bears sound adorable. I am sure you are relieved that they love their grandfurbaby -- you know he'll be spoiled rotten while you are gone. You'll have to bring him a gift from Disney, like a new Mickey kerchief or pluto treats.

 

[JoJo1980]

Joanne-- How wonderful that the folks at DFTW are so helpful and wonderful!! I am really happy for you that all is falling into place. What a thoughtful idea to leave gifts for your parents. The teddy bears sound adorable. I am sure you are relieved that they love their grandfurbaby -- you know he'll be spoiled rotten while you are gone. You'll have to bring him a gift from Disney, like a new Mickey kerchief or pluto treats.

Morning honey Yep, we've been really lucky with our planners Just hope our good luck continues for the next couple of weeks

Just wanted to try and involve them as much as I can. I know they'll be upset, but I'm hoping that all these toher things I've got planned for them will add some smiles to the days for them

'Grandfurbaby' I love it I'm going to tell them thats what they've gotta call him from now on I'll defiantely be finding something cute to bring him back as a present - the pluto treats are a great idea! Thanks

 

[JoJo1980]

5 days and we'll be in Orlando

We've now completed all our BEO paperwork etc.. so I'm sending it to Amy tomorrow so we can make our payment

I've still got loads to do over the weekend, havent even started packing yet But I'm one of those crazy people who leave everything to the last minute and have a major panic but get it down more or less

We've picked our music

Rev.Miller & Groom Walking down aisle to : Kill Bill Music It'll be fab!

Me walking down the aisle to : When you know by Shawn Colvin

Recessional : Starship - Nothings gonna stop us now

First Dance is Bon Jovi - All about lovin you

I still need to put some songs on a cd for whilst we are on the yacht and also to play in the background during our cake cutting & photos with stitch

It's my last day in work tomorrow Can't wait to be outta that place for 3 whole weeks

Was really nice today, all staff signed a card for us and gave us a gift card for £80 for our local shopping center So we're going to get some nice things for the house with it when we get back home

My good friend at work also got us a separate present which was a photoframe and a gorgeous Mickey & Minnie cushion with 2008 on it I'll take a pic over weekend and post it

 

[Rebclay]

You must be soo excited!! Best wishes for the upcoming two weeks and lots of . I can't wait to hear how everything goes. Don't keep us waiting too long for pics.

 

[kayleighnik]

I'm so excited for you!!!

Love the song choices!!!

Hope youre okay!

 

[JoJo1980]

You must be soo excited!! Best wishes for the upcoming two weeks and lots of . I can't wait to hear how everything goes. Don't keep us waiting too long for pics.

Thankyou I cant explain how excited I am Don't worry, lots of pics will be posted when I get back home ... I'll try and see if I can post a couple while I'm away too. We're using STVS for video so I guess our sneak peak will be on there the day after too

I'm so excited for you!!!

Love the song choices!!!

Hope youre okay!

Hey sweetie I'm good thanks - last day in work - WOOOOHOOOO How are you? All ready for uni??

 

[A whole new world]

I can't believe how quickly time has gone. I bet your really excited. Have you managed to do everything? Have you started packing yet?

Your going to have so much fun.