Vanessa- figmentfan814 ~ Happily Ever Wedding & 10th Anniversary VR Brunch #1 Added 8-10

[MyMelody]

all I can say is VERY nice!! Love the Matron of honors husband singing it was all beautiful.. Great pictures just beautiful.

 

[figmentfan814]

Morning Vanessa - love reading everything so far and looking forward to more. I love the way your bridal party wore all the colors of the rainbow and you had them walk down the aisle to "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" - just perfect.

I have a question about your guest book - I know you did a Shutterfly (or something like it) book and I was wondering how it turned out? We have gotten our pictures from our Engagement Shoot from Misty and we had a Disney Photoshoot at the GF and we are starting to put our photos together. I am still trying to decide on a book using our own photos or one from The Guestbook Store where you put in photos of your guests on the page they sign. Also, did you just leave blank areas in the book or did you put lines in certain sections?

Looking forward to reading more.

Thanks,
Linda

The best part with the bridesmaids is that I never put the fact together about the dresses and the song until some of you mentioned it here; it was sheer coincidence that I picked them. I guess sometimes you just luck out like that

Our guest book turned out so great! I used Shutterfly and had our guests sign it using a Slick Writer pen http://www.misterart.com/g8466/American-Crafts-Slick-Writer-Pens.htm?WT.mc_n=froogle&WT.mc_t=CPC&WT.mc_id=8466 (wow, my scrapbooking store only had black and this site has a lot of colors!)

I don't have pictures of it after our guests signed it, although there might be one Randy took at our display table, I'll check. They were really good about spreading out things throughout the entire book. I'm using it as a coffee table book for now, so we can look at it from time to time.

I just left white space for people to sign wherever they wanted in the book.

I included our engagement story on the last page and the story of how we met on the back.

all I can say is VERY nice!! Love the Matron of honors husband singing it was all beautiful.. Great pictures just beautiful.

We just saw part of the video again this weekend and I absolutely love listening ot the song. Thank you so much, my favorite pictures are coming up still

 

[figmentfan814]

After we made our way outside I opened up the box with the parasols that I had bought online and handed them out to the girls. I had originally bought some at Hobby Lobby, but they weren’t quite the right colors, so I found some on www.asianideas.com after seeing their ad in a bridal magazine and order them just a couple weeks before the wedding. We had sent the box with the parasols and the boombox for the music along with the emergency kits in the trunk of the guy’s limo that morning. The only color I couldn’t find was yellow for my flowergirl, so I got her a small white one.

Around this time I noticed that the one groomsman was lugging around his suitcase. I asked Kris what that was about and apparently his flight was for like 3 p.m. that afternoon. This was the first time I heard anything about it. Needless to say, I was a little bit upset, he could have at least scheduled an evening flight He wanted to know how he could get a cab to leave right from the reception I spoke to Marion quickly about this and she offered to have our park guide escort him to the front of the park at the end of the reception, so he could have a cab meet him near the bus area. I think they even called the cab for him.

Once I got that settled, I decided to put it out of my mind because I didn’t want to get too upset over it. After all we had pictures scheduled for after the reception at the Grand Floridian, so our bridal party wouldn’t be complete in those shots. I figured at least it wasn’t one of my bridesmaids.

These are some really cute casual shots of us walking over to Japan for our bridal party shots.

We decided to start with some shots with Spaceship Earth in the background facing the lagoon.

Whoops! Somehow I forgot to upload the shots with the bridesmaids, so here are some pictures with the guys for now. I will upload the other ones tonight. The one thing I remember at this time was that my maid of honor kept worrying about the guys wearing their sunglasses. I honestly didn’t care because the sun was so bright at that time of morning, but it was nice that she was trying to watch out for the little details.

Okay, it looks like I didn’t upload a lot of the pictures from Japan, so stay tuned for more updates tonight I just don’t have the photos that I need to do this part justice because Randy’s shots were so amazing here!

 

[lpizzuro123]

Thanks so much for pictures of your photobook - I can't wait to start on mine.

I love the pictures of the guys with their sunglasses on. I have already purchased white sunglasses for myself and red sunglasses for my bridal party - they will be in claret color. I am planning on getting black sunglasses for the guys and giving them to all of them in their "Thank You" bag of loot.

Linda

 

[irisbud]

Wow, Vanessa! Everytime I read a new entry in your TR, you seem to add another detail! Your whole events looks like it was just lovely, and has been really inspiring for me! You should seriously think about becoming a WP!

 

[DisneyBrideToni]

I love your pictures!!! Your photo book turned out great. I am going to do one of our engagement pictures to see how it comes out because I am going to do our wedding one also. It is so much cheaper than having the photographer do one!!! can't wait to see more pics!

 

[lpizzuro123]

Vanessa, I posted a questions a few days ago on these boards. When we went to measure my DF for his tux - at one shop they said that tuxes are worn open as opposed to suit jackets which are worn closed. From looking at your recent pictures, all they guys jackets were open. Did you have the jackets open for all the pictures or just some. I figured we would have the tux closed for moral portraits but open for the more casual ones. What did you guys do?

Thanks,
Linda

 

[Flurbee]

Vanessa,

I really love those bubbles!! I have looked at walmart, but I can't seem to find any anywhere, even online....How many did you have left? I think I would need more then what you have...anyways, everything looks great....as usual.. I am hoping to get my pj started very shortly....

 

[dizneyfreak]

Vanessa,
I LOVE the pictures with the umbrellas! I also love all the casual pictures walking over...casual pictures are always my favorites!
I feel ya on the whole groomsman thing. Brad's Best Man didn't tell us until the NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING that he wouldn't be coming. After I got over being scared and upset I got MAD! In the end our usher, the Best Man's brother, stood in for him and it all turned out ok, but I still felt bad for Brad that his best friend ditched him like that. He hasn't talked to him since. So, like I said, I feel ya! Can't wait for more!

Anna Marie

 

[figmentfan814]

Thanks so much for pictures of your photobook - I can't wait to start on mine.

I love the pictures of the guys with their sunglasses on. I have already purchased white sunglasses for myself and red sunglasses for my bridal party - they will be in claret color. I am planning on getting black sunglasses for the guys and giving them to all of them in their "Thank You" bag of loot.

Linda

I love the idea of getting everyone shades; that is going to look so cool in pictures! I can't wait to see your photobook either

Wow, Vanessa! Everytime I read a new entry in your TR, you seem to add another detail! Your whole events looks like it was just lovely, and has been really inspiring for me! You should seriously think about becoming a WP!

I better not let DH see this thread After all the compliments from our at-home reception; which I will soon post, I was asked by the person who handled the hall rentals if she could pass along my information to anyone looking for help in decorating for an event, so Kris keeps bugging me to get things started. I guess only time will tell; I have a good friend who has thought about going into the business and I think it would be fun to do at least every once in a while.

I love your pictures!!! Your photo book turned out great. I am going to do one of our engagement pictures to see how it comes out because I am going to do our wedding one also. It is so much cheaper than having the photographer do one!!! can't wait to see more pics!

I'm waiting for a photobook that I made last week with shots from the week of the wedding. I just used pictures of us with our guests at the parks and the other activities throughout the week. They really are a great keepsake. I love to scrapbook too, but these add a different element

Vanessa, I posted a questions a few days ago on these boards. When we went to measure my DF for his tux - at one shop they said that tuxes are worn open as opposed to suit jackets which are worn closed. From looking at your recent pictures, all they guys jackets were open. Did you have the jackets open for all the pictures or just some. I figured we would have the tux closed for moral portraits but open for the more casual ones. What did you guys do?

Thanks,
Linda

I'm pretty sure it was a combination of open and closed. Although, if you notice Kris has his button in most of the shots (bottom button also left undone). If I remember correctly Randy kind of told the guys to button or unbutton at certain times.

Vanessa,

I really love those bubbles!! I have looked at walmart, but I can't seem to find any anywhere, even online....How many did you have left? I think I would need more then what you have...anyways, everything looks great....as usual.. I am hoping to get my pj started very shortly....

I only have 12 left and someone else has beat you to them, but if I remember correctly you need more than that. I know they were hard to find when I got them last fall too. The ones I found with a quick search are a lot brighter and more cartoonish.
http://www.buycostumes.com/Mickeys-Clubhouse-Bubble-Blowers--4-count-/24260/ProductDetail.aspx
If you scroll down towards the bottom of this page, you'll find some princess wands.
http://www.spectaculartoys.com/Catalog/dyprnparty/dyprnparty.html

If I find anything else I'll make sure to post it. Looking forward to reading your PJ!

Vanessa,
I LOVE the pictures with the umbrellas! I also love all the casual pictures walking over...casual pictures are always my favorites!
I feel ya on the whole groomsman thing. Brad's Best Man didn't tell us until the NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING that he wouldn't be coming. After I got over being scared and upset I got MAD! In the end our usher, the Best Man's brother, stood in for him and it all turned out ok, but I still felt bad for Brad that his best friend ditched him like that. He hasn't talked to him since. So, like I said, I feel ya! Can't wait for more!

Anna Marie

Oh my goodness that is terrible! I can't believe Brad's best man did that to him. We had a couple people drop out of our wedding party, but that was a few months before. It does amaze me that people feel like they don't have to share important details with the bride and groom especially when their behavior impacts the running of the wedding day.

 

[figmentfan814]

As promised, more pictures from the World Showcase.

I love this shot, but everyone kind of has weird looks on their faces; I think we were looking into the sun

After what seemed like only a few minutes, the bridal party was ushered away to the pre-reception and Kris and I were left to finish up our pictures alone.

I love this shadow shot that Randy took while I was waiting for everyone to head out.

I then asked Randy if we could get some pictures over by the bridge and I'm so glad we were able to take these; I already have one enlarged to a 8x10. In the larger picture you can see that Kris was actually holding my bouquet

 

[MariaLovesJon<3]

Vanessa,

I really love those bubbles!! I have looked at walmart, but I can't seem to find any anywhere, even online....How many did you have left? I think I would need more then what you have...anyways, everything looks great....as usual.. I am hoping to get my pj started very shortly....

Not to hi Vanessa but, Flurbee, I found the Mickey Mouse bubbles! Here's the link: http://store.americanpartyoutlet.com/mimobu.html. HTH!

Now back to Vanessa's (AWESOME!) Regularly Scheduled TR!

 

[DecemberBride]

Love the pics Vanessa!

 

[MyMelody]

WOW all I have to say about the pictures is LOVE IT!!

 

[meryll83]

Flurbee,

Unfortunately it was I that pipped you to the post with the bubbles, I'm sorry, but I've struggled to find anywhere that will sell them, especially to the UK without charging ridiculous amounts of postage, but hopefully MariaLovesJones has now saved the day (and my bahookie!) in finding a store that has them for you

I love the pictures of the guys with their sunglasses on. I have already purchased white sunglasses for myself and red sunglasses for my bridal party - they will be in claret color. I am planning on getting black sunglasses for the guys and giving them to all of them in their "Thank You" bag of loot.

Linda

Oooh where did you find claret sunglasses??



Vanessa, I'm gonna have to wait until I get home to see your next batch of photos, my work PC has been stopping me seeing all images for some reason
It's hard coz everyone on here says how fab they are and I wanna see them now!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Princess Sparrow]

Wow-great pics! It looks like you had EPCOT all to yourselves! Congratulations to both of you

 

[lov2b@disney]

Beautiful pictures! The parasols were such a great idea! And I bet the girls loved having them with the sun blaring down- I know I wouldve loved one!

your guest book is great! I think I may make one of the photopass books they have online with some of the pictures we had done that week.

Keep 'em coming----

 

[KStarfish82]

Terrific update Vanessa!

The parasols are so cute and that bridge picture is amazing! Can't wait for more!

 

[29apr00]

WOW i love all the beautiful parasols! You had such cute ideas!! You really should be a wedding planner!

Can't wait to see more!

 

[DisneyLaura]

As always love your update and the pictures with the parasols are my favorite ones so far. Can't wait for more.