Joanne and Paul's VR - 4th May 2011

[tinkerbell 766]

Thank you so much Sarah for reading along and for your kind words!!!
What part of London are you from? I was born in Carshalton (a town near Croydon, Wimbledon and Epsom). I now live in the Lake District.

 

[Sarah84]

Thank you so much Sarah for reading along and for your kind words!!!
What part of London are you from? I was born in Carshalton (a town near Croydon, Wimbledon and Epsom). I now live in the Lake District.

I'm in Greenwich now but grew up in Rotherhithe (just by Tower Bridge) I bet you much prefer living in the Lake District? I remember going there for a long weekend years ago with family and it was so pretty

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Do you know, you are right. I would be very reluctant to move back to London, although I visit frequently as I still have a lot of family down there.

 

[disneemama]

joining in...first time to ever follow a PJ!

 

[Disney9.9.10]

I love all of your plans so far! You are going to have so much fun with your golf and tea party outings!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

joining in...first time to ever follow a PJ!

I love all of your plans so far! You are going to have so much fun with your golf and tea party outings!

disneemama - I am so honoured that mine is the first PJ you are following. Thank you so much!!! I hope I don't disappoint!! (?sp) Stay tuned as tomorrow I intend to start on the VR itself!!

Disney9.9.10 - Thank you. We are both looking forward to our pre-VR events very much!! Your big day is so close now. You must be so excited!!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

So on to the big day itself!!!
State of play with vendors at the moment:-
Swan package (planner Karen Gingerich) - Booked and first installment paid
Randy Chapman - Booked and deposit paid
Patricia Le Jeune - Booked and deposit paid
Rev Tim Herring - Booked and deposit paid
Christine MacPhail (harpist for ceremony and cake/champagne reception) - Booked, no deposit required.
It's Tasty Too (Heather) for cake - Booked and deposit paid
Atmospheres floral (Debbie) - Date reserved. Telephone consaltation on Monday (16th August 2010)
Limo transport - I still being arranged and in the hands of my planner, Karen
Citricos/Mizners - Initial contact made with manager Lee. Can't be officially booked until November

I plan to pop over to the Kona Cafe for an early breakfast with the family. Because it is a VR Paul and I will be spending the previous night together and then going to breakfast together.
I have always wanted to eat at Kona and sample the famous Tonga Toast, so I figured that my VR day would be an excellent day to do it!!! I think it is a good idea to have a good breakfast as I probably won't eat again until dinner at 5.30pm. Well, I may have a slice of cake!!!
After breakfast, I will be sending Paul and younger DS Alfie off to do their own thing and then get ready in DMIL's room. I do not want Paul seeing me in my dress until we have our 'first look'. I think my older son will have to stay and get ready with us girls (me DD and Mum) as DMIL and her partner only have a studio room and I think four people getting ready in there will be more than enough.
With Paul and Alfie gone, I will have a leisurely shower and wait for Patricia to arrive.
I have not absolutely decided on my hair yet. My hair is currently just past shoulder length and will obviously be slightly longer come May. I know I definately want it up and here are a few pictures I have gathered as inspiration. I think I may just print them all out and take them with me to show Patricia on the day and trust her expertise!! I will not be in WDW before May so, unfortuately, cannot have a trial.
My thanks if any of these pictures are of your hair, and my apologies for not asking your permission to use them as inspiration pics!!

I am hoping to have this in my hair. I found it on Etsy but haven't ordered it yet.
I would love you opinions on the hairstyles and the facinator and veil set!!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

So Randy wants me ready to do our 'first look' at BLT at 1.00pm. That reminds me that I must e-mail Patricia and let her know as it says in my contract with her that she will have me ready for 2.00pm.
Here is my dress, shoes, earrings and bracelet

I didn't order my dress from 'bestbridalprices' but they were the only site that would allow me to save a picture of it!! I have ordered it from a bridal boutique near where my daughter lives. I have paid half as a deposit and going for another fitting in October. I can't wait to try it on again!!
The shoes look more creamy in the picture than in real life but are a perfect match for the dress. I took a swatch of the dress fabric with me when I bought them, so I know they are a perfect match.
I love the hidden (or not so hidden) Mickey on the bangle. It was so cheap and it is really sparkly. I love it!!!

Next up - Colour scheme, DD's dress, floral and cake

 

[Sccrmnky2005]

So Randy wants me ready to do our 'first look' at BLT at 1.00pm. That reminds me that I must e-mail Patricia and let her know as it says in my contract with her that she will have me ready for 2.00pm.
Here is my dress, shoes, earrings and bracelet

I didn't order my dress from 'bestbridalprices' but they were the only site that would allow me to save a picture of it!! I have ordered it from a bridal boutique near where my daughter lives. I have paid half as a deposit and gor for another fitting in October. I can't wait to try it on again!!
The shoes look more creamy in the picture than in real life but are a perfect match for the dress. I took a swatch of the dress fabric with me when I bought them, so I know they are a perfect match.
I love the hidden (or not so hidden) Mickey on the bangle. It was so cheap and it is really sparkly. I love it!!!

Next up - Colour scheme, DD's dress, floral and cake

I love the dress and shoes it looks so pretty together!! I can't wait to hear more about everything!!!!!!

 

[Sarah84]

The hairstyles are lovely and your dress is gorgeous - is it a Maggie?
I love the hidden (or rather not so) mickey in the braclet and the earrings are gorgeous too I'm hating the search for jewellery, good job I have a long time to keep searching.

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Thanks girls!!
Yep the dress is a Maggie (can't beat a Maggie, right?)
What do you think of the facinator/veil? I really need opinions on that!!!
I forgot to post my garter. It really is out of the colour scheme but it is a tribute to the ultimate diva/starlet/princess Minnie Mouse and I love that I will have a tribute to her hidden under my dress!!! It also has a little blue bow for the 'something blue'

 

[Sccrmnky2005]

Thanks girls!!
Yep the dress is a Maggie (can't beat a Maggie, right?)
What do you think of the facinator/veil? I really need opinions on that!!!
I forgot to post my garter. It really is out of the colour scheme but it is a tribute to the ultimate diva/starlet/princess Minnie Mouse and I love that I will have a tribute to her hidden under my dress!!! It also has a little blue bow for the 'something blue'

Yay!! This is the garter I got but with white everything that is black in the picture!!! I love it!! and I LOVE MINNIE MOUSE!!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

You know I thought about switching the black for white too, but decided to leave it black to represent her black body and ears!!!!!

 

[Sarah84]

Thanks girls!!
Yep the dress is a Maggie (can't beat a Maggie, right?)
What do you think of the facinator/veil? I really need opinions on that!!!
I forgot to post my garter. It really is out of the colour scheme but it is a tribute to the ultimate diva/starlet/princess Minnie Mouse and I love that I will have a tribute to her hidden under my dress!!! It also has a little blue bow for the 'something blue'

Knew it had to be a Maggie, her dresses are the prettiest though maybe im a bit biased cause i'm a Maggie bride too.
I love those facinator/veils not something i'd wear myself mainly cause i don't think it would suit me plus I plan on wearing my hair down but I've seen many brides wear them and they look gorgeous, so I say go for it.

Love, love, love the Minnie garter, another big Minnie fan here

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Thanks for your opinion Sarah!!
I think I will go for it as I have always wanted to wear one!!!

 

[BecBennett]

Yay for Maggie Brides!!

I love all your jewellry! It's beautiful!

 

[DisneyDiva84]

I love the Mickey bangle where did you find it!?!?!?!?!?!

 

[Disney9.9.10]

You are going to look so lovely on your VR day! My first thought about that dress was also "is that a Maggie?" lol I am a Maggie bride too so I love her dresses, and yours is no exception - it is beautiful! And I love the Mickey bangle

 

[Chilly]

Claire sweetie
You are most welcome if you can make it!!!
It would be an honour to have you there!!

Sadly won't be going to WDW next year.

I like the first hair photo, and I love the birdcage veil.

Beautiful dress! Fab garter! I want that bracelet!

 

[disneemama]

Everything looks beautiful, you are going to look amazing. I love Maggie dresses too, hope my daughter finds a dress soon.