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!!