Same sex renew vows

[Deafjeff]

Hi,

I am going to take a risk and post this message...

does anyone know of gay-friendly venue that I can ask my partner to marry me again!

Jeff

[Britchick]

Jeff, you have nothing to worry about posting that on here. I don't know the answer but I'm sure someone will :hug2:

[Deafjeff]

aww thanks I am always nervous when posting message like this.

I truly hope that I will be able to renew my vows in Florida!

It would be a dream that come true!
:hug2:

[Skywatcher]

I really don't know the answer. I am pretty sure Disney and regrettably large chunks of the US aren't as open on this as we might like. From what little I know of Florida and some dear friends there are finding life pretty tough at times :sigh:

[Keith]

aww thanks I am always nervous when posting message like this.

I truly hope that I will be able to renew my vows in Florida!

It would be a dream that come true!
:hug2:

Welcome to the forums and you've no need to be nervous whatsoever :yes:

I'm as useless as the others on this one :( I don't know the answer either but I bet someone on here does!

[Tink]

Hello Jeff! Welcome to Secrets!!!

You can now actually have a vow renewal ceremony through Disney. They reversed there "no same gendered" ceremonies decision a little while ago.

If you want to do it through them, you can contact their Weddings group and be assigned a planner. I don't know terribly much about it, but I do know that it's now allowed and can be quite nice.

Disney is expensive though! :eek:

Otherwise, if you wish to renew your vows, you'll need to pick carefully outside of Disney. Same gendered marriage is not allowed in Florida, and there is much intolerance out there. There is a gay based church in Orlando, and they would be more than happy to assist you.

I hope that helps a bit. If you have other questions, post here and I'll be happy to try and help. :yes:

[Dawn]

The problem would be that Florida does not recognise same sex marriages so therefore vow renewal would be difficult too.

We'll help you all we can though - be sure you are among friends here.

[Tink]

Actually, no one can stop a vow renewal. :) It has no legal status, so it can take place. The issue would be having the renewal in a place that is gay friendly, or at least tolerant.

I'd not want Jeff to inadvertantly wander into one of those horrendously fundamental places that make it clear we aren't accepted.

There is a place on Cocoa Beach, owned by two men, and they specialize in Gay ceremonies. It too is expensive though. Anything of that sort will be.

[Dawn]

Well I don't know if it's any help but I found this place in Ft Lauderdale



The Atlantic Resort and Spa

Contact Jami Kirk
Tel: 954-567-8033

Email: jami.kirk@luxurycollection.com

This property has an on-site spa, the beach is located across the street, several gay-friendly night clubs in the vicinity, several gay-friendly restaurants located in the area. Their All Gay Concierge staff is in-tuned to the area’s happenings. This property is also a member of IGLTA.

May be able to help you. :unsure:

[Tink]

LOL. Yep, Ft. Lauderdale has an active Gay Community, but that's a bit of a drive from WDW! :eek:

[Dawn]

But they may know stuff about other areas maybe? :shrug:

[Tink]

Beach Place Guesthouses - Welcome! (http://beachplaceguesthouses.com/)

This is the place on Cocoa Beach, owned by Hernando and Joseph. :yes: They are originally from Chicago, and find the area a little short of culture (as they discussed with us when we stayed there) but are sticking it out.

Their area of the beach is very pretty and each of their accommodations has a different theme. They would be a good place to check out if you wanted to travel (but not so far) from WDW for a ceremony.

[Tink]

http://www.gaychurch.org/Find_a_Church/united_states/us_florida.htm

This is a listing of supposedly Gay Friendly churches in Florida. The only one I can vouch for and assure you is truly Gay friendly is Joy MCC in Orlando. The ministers there are gay, and ordained.

You will see a longer list for Ft. Lauderdale, in keeping with Dawn's info that it is a more gay friendly area, in part because it is a larger city, and a true city, whereas Orlando is essentially an overgrown cow town. :)

[Deafjeff]

Hi all,

I am so moved by the level of responses here! Thank you!

I am not sure where to start so would need to reply on people here to signpost me. As I truly hope it will be magical experience!

That if I can keep it secret long enough from my partner!!

Jeff

[Deafjeff]

BTW We are staying at Disney Coronado Spring Resort.

[Tink]

Well, let's start with some questions. :yes:

Do you see this as a ceremony? With guests? Just the two of you?

Do you see this as a formal event (in that planning, ect. would be needed) or more casual, where you just do what you want, when you want?

Coronado Springs is very pretty. There may be places there to do something.

Did you think of maybe having an intimate dinner for two (say at Bistro, upstairs in France) for the ring exchange? Nothing like France for lovers, eh? :D

Give us some idea of how you see it playing out and then we can help you. The only real guidance you need is to navigate the waters of intolerance (and WDW is extremely Gay friendly). :yes:

So! Give us some thoughts and additional info and we'll make more suggestions! :D

[Deafjeff]

Hi,

It would be just two of us, as would like to affirm our love for each others.

Would like to have formal ceremony as much as possible.

I would love to ask my partner to marry me once again and do it in Florida as we had our honeymoon there so it would be wonderful if we could go back and renew our vows.

Of course there is option for nice dinner together, but it is not the same as having ceremony over there!

Jeff

[Tink]

But they may know stuff about other areas maybe? :shrug:

Oh sure! But it is pretty far. :yes:

Ugh. I did it again. I'm sorry Dawn! I "edited" when I mean to quote. I can only plead congestion. :sorry:

[Tinkerbell]

Sorry I can't help you with your questions, just wanted to say Welcome to secrets and I hope you have the best day ever and I am suprised that no one has yet mentioned that pictures of the day will be required :thumbsup: (but only if you want to share of course!)

[Tink]

Hi,

It would be just two of us, as would like to affirm our love for each others.

Would like to have formal ceremony as much as possible.

I would love to ask my partner to marry me once again and do it in Florida as we had our honeymoon there so it would be wonderful if we could go back and renew our vows.

Of course there is option for nice dinner together, but it is not the same as having ceremony over there!

Jeff

OK. Great. That's where we'll start then.

A formal ceremony with just the two of you and someone officiating, yes?

So, budget? How much do you want to spend? Disney ceremonies have a miniumum, I think $3000 but the amount changes, so it may be higher by now.

[Deafjeff]

You bet! :-)

finger cross I can pull it off!!

[Deafjeff]

OK. Great. That's where we'll start then.

A formal ceremony with just the two of you and someone officiating, yes?

So, budget? How much do you want to spend? Disney ceremonies have a miniumum, I think $3000 but the amount changes, so it may be higher by now.

Hi,

I am pretty much flexible with the budget as I have already paid for the holiday itself.

I am not sure if I want it to be held by the beach, hotel, or outdoor somewhere.....

Jeff

[Tink]

On WDW property or off? :D (We'll take this one step at a time)!

Thank you Sister Tinkerbell!!! :hug2: (She's the best, Jeff. You'll come to love her as much as we do). :yes:

[Deafjeff]

On WDW property or off? :D (We'll take this one step at a time)!

Thank you Sister Tinkerbell!!! :hug2: (She's the best, Jeff. You'll come to love her as much as we do). :yes:

Hi,

Wont mind having it at WDW but prices does look bit steep so perhaps off WDW but we are not taking car so somewhere fairly locally so we can hop into taxi (not very romantic!)

Jeff

[Tink]

No, but a limo could be. :D

Leu Gardens in Winter Park is beautiful. Not sure how they are with same gendered ceremonies.

Enzian Theatre in Casselberry (just north of Orlando, a suburb actually) is VERY gay friendly and they have pretty gardens. They do ceremonies too, I believe.

Ummm...close... OH! If Lake Eola in downtown Orlando is very pretty. Site of Pride most years. :yes: Not sure how you would arrange that though? Maybe through City government?

Hey. Just do what we did. Take a cruise! LOL.

[josh.p.]

Tink... ever considered a career as a wedding co-ordinator?

I hope you and your partner have a fantastic day :yes:

[Deafjeff]

No, but a limo could be. :D

Leu Gardens in Winter Park is beautiful. Not sure how they are with same gendered ceremonies.

Enzian Theatre in Casselberry (just north of Orlando, a suburb actually) is VERY gay friendly and they have pretty gardens. They do ceremonies too, I believe.

Ummm...close... OH! If Lake Eola in downtown Orlando is very pretty. Site of Pride most years. :yes: Not sure how you would arrange that though? Maybe through City government?

Hey. Just do what we did. Take a cruise! LOL.

MMhhh any other places? that I can use is small and away from public places?

[Tink]

Uh, yep. :D For same gendered couples anyway. :D I've gotten too far away from what is actually available though, so not a valid idea anymore. :)

[Tink]

Hmmmm...away from public places? Not sure about that. Do you mean something you'd rent for private use?

[Keith]

I'm going to just put in a small plug for WDW weddings/vow renewals dept.

They have a huge array of options available and although they tend to publish prices for some packages, they CAN be somewhat flexible and knock this/that off to get to the right budget.

There are so many great options around WDW. The at-resort options like the wilderness lodge and polynesian grounds are completely beautiful. Completely absorbing for the party itself yet unassuming and unpretentious (and reasonably private!).

The Disney photographic team is also truly great and very reasonably priced versus the other Orlando photographers (although there are some brilliant Orlando photographers should you decide to take advantage of them as well :yes: we can help suggest a few names if you need ! )

We're all gonna be as or more excited than you about this you know :lol:

[Deafjeff]

Hi,

Do not want to make things more complicated! I am Deaf so would prefer to email WDW wedding team but could not find any email address sigh

Does anyone have email address?

Jeff

[Tink]

Super good info Keith! :yes:

If you want your ceremony to be anywhere on WDW property I do believe you must go through them anyway. There are some really beautiful areas, and not all are in the direct line of public view.

If you want to go off property and not be in a public setting (that I'm taking to mean, having strangers viewing your ceremony) then you'll have to rent private space.

[Tink]

Central Florida Gay & Lesbian Wedding Vendors - Planners, Officiants, Entertainers, Event Locations, Photographers, Honeymoon Getaways, Caterers, Jewelers and Much More (http://www.purpleunions.com/usa/flcentral.html)

Here's another link... not sure how current the info is, but there are additional links on the page that will help you find out more info.

I don't know how kitschy you want to get but there is a local place in downtown Orlando, VERY gay friendly (and that means men for the most part) Hamburger Mary's. Yep, it's a burger place but they'd be a hoot at a ceremony.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and warn you away from the Parliament House. I know that loads of gay (men) go there, but really... ummmm... NOT the sort of place you'd be renewing vows... trust me on that one, ok? :embarassed:

[Keith]

Hi,

Do not want to make things more complicated! I am Deaf so would prefer to email WDW wedding team but could not find any email address sigh

Does anyone have email address?

Jeff

I did everything via email with them from the UK and they were fine with it so it shouldn't be a problem :yes: I'll see if I still have a working email address for them.

Ps. some years later we were able to visit the Disney events team, of which Disney weddings is a part, and speak to some of the people there. They live and breathe putting on events no matter how small or large.

[daveann]

Jeff i got married out there in July :) although not same sex marriage.
we had a very small intimate ceromony there was just 5 of us Dave's parents and son. I used a wedding planner and she arranged everything for me it cost about £850 we were married at the omni at championsgate in there gazebo it was really lovely very quiet and romantic :)

[Deafjeff]

Jeff i got married out there in July :) although not same sex marriage.
we had a very small intimate ceromony there was just 5 of us Dave's parents and son. I used a wedding planner and she arranged everything for me it cost about £850 we were married at the omni at championsgate in there gazebo it was really lovely very quiet and romantic :)

Hi,

Congratulations on your wedding!

Do you have any information on you or contact?

Jeff

[daveann]

well send you a PM with info not sure i am allowed to post links

[Deafjeff]

Hi what about Royal Chapel? Do they allow same sex to change vows?

Jeff

[Deafjeff]

well send you a PM with info not sure i am allowed to post links

Thanks! But I am sure you can post links as others have done.

Apologies if I am wrong!

[foreverducky]

Welcome to the site!

I don't have information to share, but I wanted to say have fun and I hope the renewal is everything you want! :hug2:

[daveann]

ive sent you a private message with the details of the people we used :)

[Tinkfan]

It would be lovely beach side at Disney with dinner at Victoria and Alberts!!:yes:

[Isafari]

Good luck with all of your planning Jeff :yes:

[daveann]

we had dinner at narcoossees with a cake and watched the illuminations in seven seas lagoon then back to our suite at the grand floridian to watch the fireworks :) getting all dew eyed thinking about it :)

[lisaw]

:secrets3: Jeff :)

No advice to add but I hope you have a wonderful time planning :)

[Shellyamc]

I don't have any good information to add..so I will just say Welcome to Disney Secrets :wave:

[Beccaberry]

Just wanted to pop in and say welcome! Ask anyone around and they'll tell you I'm the last person to be talking marriage to...but I do hope your ceremony is LOVELY and perfect in every way. You're in good hands here, so I'll just leave you to these wonderful people :)

See you around :wave:

[Skywatcher]

One favour , if I may be so bold - once you have sorted out what you can , could you take a few moments to post your findings so we can pass them on when this question comes up again next time :D

[Deafjeff]

Hi,

Will do that for sure...

I have been suggested to contact Sherri (Destination Weddings of Florida (http://www.destinationweddingsofflorida.com))

Finger cross she will be able to come up with something...

Will keep you posted!

[Ursula]

Welcome to the most wonderful Disney site ever Jeff and congratulations.

[Tinker]

Welcome to Disney Secrets & Congratulations . Whichever you decide , I'm sure it will be lovely .

[uscwest]

Welcome and good luck with your planning. Hope you can find someone to assist you.

[Deafjeff]

oooooooh!

the wedding planner I contacted yesterday is willing to arrange our ceremony ooooohhh

Asking me tons of questions and I have no idea where to start!!!

Not sure if I should ask my partner now so he can be involved in the planning or shall I do most of the planning and say tada!

Gulp!

[uscwest]

Wow, congratulations on finding a wedding planner to work with. I think I might be inclined to let my partner at least know what you are planning.

[Deafjeff]

i am thinking the same ho hum....

It is question of when :-)

We flying out in Sept......

[Dorothy]

The question is, can you keep it a secret until September? I know I couldn't :lol:

Are there any special dates coming up for the 2 of you or maybe the Easter Bunny could bring him a surprise basket :wink:

[Ursula]

I love the Easter bunny idea.

[Deafjeff]

mmhh that an idea however, I would like to have more time planning this with my partner ho hum......

[Johnie]

Just wanted to say hi :rainbowwelcome:

I know nothing about weddings and vow renewals. But, I can't wait to hear all about yours :yes:

[Deafjeff]

Hi,

Another wedding planner contacted me today and hopefully will have our ceremony at the resort itself......

I am wondering if anyone had any experience of dealing with events without borders. This is the wedding planning company I am dealing with at the moment.

Waiting for another company to get back to me.

Jeff

[Skywatcher]

As Brit pointed out on the other thread - at DC they do a package where the dolphin will bring a ring for you - just a thought.

Really really encouraging to see so many planners willing to help, gives me hope on so many levels :D

[Deafjeff]

I think DC package would be bit too steep for me!

Will keep you all posted how I get on with the wedding planners.

Jeff

[Ursula]

One word.... SHAMU :lipwobble:

[josh.p.]

Ursula, I do appreciate that you are trying to bring a bit of humour into this thread, however I don't feel that these comments are appropriate, especially as the recent events that have happened.

A life was lost and for you to make a joke about it, well, it's just not in the spirit of this site.

[Deafjeff]

Hi,

Disney have informed one of the wedding planner that I cannot have any kind of ceremony as it had to go through the wedding department and to hire the building would cost $5,750! Yikes

However, another wedding planner suggesting for the ceremony to take place at Meditation Garden Gazebo at the Omni-Orlando ChampionsGate Resort. It looks lovely...

Does anyone have experience of this place?

Jeff

[Tink]

HOW MUCH! :eek: YIKES!!! That really went UP!

[kazzaqld]

Hi Jeff and :18:

Hope all the planning goes well - it sounds really exciting! :bounce:

[Slowhand]

However, another wedding planner suggesting for the ceremony to take place at Meditation Garden Gazebo at the Omni-Orlando ChampionsGate Resort. It looks lovely...

Does anyone have experience of this place?

Jeff

We`ve never stayed at that resort however we went there for dinner with a Disney CM friend last year and we were very impressed with the place.
It seems like a really nice location IMHO.

[DisneyFreak]

Welcome to Disney Secrets Jeff! I don't have any information to help you out but wanted to wish you all the best on your plans.

This thread is another example of why I love this site and people here. No matter who you are or what you believe, everyone here is treated like a human being. If more people could realize this, wouldn't this world be a much better place? :yes:

[daveann]

ME :) thats where we got married :) the gazebo is gorgeous :)

[daveann]

http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/members/daveann-albums-daveann-picture527-omni1.jpg

http://wdisneysecrets.com/forums/members/daveann-albums-daveann-picture528-omni2.jpg

[Skywatcher]

Wow!

I have GOT to do this one time :yes:

[Deafjeff]

Hi,

Just wanted to share an update with you all....

One wedding planner came up with a wonderful package, it looks like we will renew our vows at a beach during the sunset :excited:

It is a really good package, they are providing location, notary, photographer, decorations in the sand, transport!

I asked my partner last night (I typed a message 'Will you marry my Daddy again?') and tucked it in our dog's collar....

My partner said :yes:

Jx

[Skywatcher]

:D

That is fantastic! , Its going to be amazing and , if you feel you are able to, we would LOVE to see the photos

Was he not freaked out that your dog could type :unsure: :D

[Deafjeff]

:laugh:

[Dawn]

Wish my dog could type. :sigh:

[daveann]

congratulations :)

[arkvilla]

Aw that's great Jeff. It's all coming together and now you can relax a bit and enjoy the planning

Sandra

[Skywatcher]

Time for a countdown timer I think :D

[Tink]

Wonderful news!!! :9:

You should be on TV with that dog! :yes: :D :D

So, what beach? Tell us the details! :D :D :tralala:

[uscwest]

Wish my dog could type. :sigh:
Good grief can you even imagine what Willow might type? :ROFL1:

[Claire]

See now I feel the need to rush out and buy a hat! Fantastic news.

Let me know if you ever want to sell your dog. I could make a fortune!

[Isafari]

That is wonderful news Jeff. It all sounds so romantic :thumbsup: and I loved the idea of getting your dog to help you out :D

[Skywatcher]

http://www.intelligentgiving.com/files/images/pic_dog_typing_blog2.gif

So Jeff are you going to share this site with him now or are you leaving it as a surprise?

[Deafjeff]

Hi all, been busy last few days hence delay in responding to some of the questions!

So far we are renewing our vows on the beach at Pass a grille (west coast)

My partner already have seen this thread and quite amazed at how supportive members are :yes:

Jeff xx

[Skywatcher]

My partner already have seen this thread and quite amazed at how supportive members are :yes:

Jeff xx

That is both lovely to hear and a bit sad at the same time , :unsure: if you catch my drift

[lisaw]

Wow it's all coming together fast now! Sounds fantastic :yes:

I'm just glad I'm not the only one who's other half is the dogs daddy! :lol: It's caused him some very embarassing moments at the park during football training :evil:

[Tinkfan]

:wave:Just caughtup!! We want a photo of the dog please!!!

[Deafjeff]

Hi,

This is our dearest dog when he was about 5/6 months old :yes:

TTOUCH UK and TTEAM UK with Sarah Fisher (http://www.ttouchtteam.co.uk/colin.html)

[Isafari]

Oh my gosh, how adorable!!!
Thank you so much for sharing the photo with us Jeff :yes:

[Britchick]

:laugh:

please don't feed the animals :tongue:

[Britchick]

Hi,

This is our dearest dog when he was about 5/6 months old :yes:

TTOUCH UK and TTEAM UK with Sarah Fisher (http://www.ttouchtteam.co.uk/colin.html)

oh he is adorable!!! I have a boxer :thumbsup:

[Claire]

Jeff, please tell us what happened to the Yucca!

[Dawn]

Yes please we need the yucca story. :D

[Deafjeff]

Mmhh the Yucca.....

When Colin (our dearest Deaf dog) was a puppy, he quite like the look of Yucca plant and decided the plant is not a living thing but a toy.

We had two, one giant and a baby ones...... you can imagine the rest :toetap:

In short he had greatest fun!

[daveann]

aw what a sweetie he looks ming you he seems to map alot :)

[Deafjeff]

it easier to take picture when he takes a nap also he looks so cute too :-)

[josh.p.]

I love the way this whole thing is coming together!! :D Your dog in particular is my favorite part of the story. He is adorable!

[Tinkfan]

How cute, I absolutely love dogs!!!!We have an aging recue lab right now!!!

[Deafjeff]

Hi,

Update: Deposit paid and proposal from the wedding planner accepted and completed! The only thing left is to pay the rest of the wedding and practice our ASL!

Oh also need to pick our outfit!

Thank you all so much for your help in inspiring and giving me the confidence to go ahead with this :-)

[Isafari]

That is fantastic news Jeff :thumbsup:

So pleased everything came together for you :yes:

[Slowhand]

Hope all works out fine on the Big Day.

[Deafjeff]

Thanks! Now just looking at various vows and poems! :-)

J

[Tink]

Oh! Are you going to sign your vows?? That would be so beautiful!!!!

[Deafjeff]

finger cross can learn ASL in time! hehehe nothing like a good challenge eh?!

[Tink]

Will your husband understand ASL? :D

Yepper, a good challenge by all means. :yes:

[Deafjeff]

errrrmmmm not really :-D

we going to learn it together :-)

[Tink]

:D That's great then! You could both learn your vows together.

But why don't you simply use British Sign? :unsure:

[Tink]

Wow! I just looked up British Sign language! You use two hands for alphabet too!

VERY different from ASL. Some of the signs are same (sorry) or similar (tomorrow and yesterday, you use an index finger where ASL uses the thumb)...

Interesting! I'm afraid the two handed alphabet would do me in though!

[Deafjeff]

Hi, yes, which is why we are thinking it might be easer if we learnt ASL rather than using British Sign Language.

There are only four countries in the world that does two hand alphabet (UK, Oz, S. Africa and N.Zealand)

[Tink]

I thought Spain did too? :unsure:

Well, I'm still a little confused. :D (My natural state, trust me on that)! :lol:

Do you both not already know BSL? :unsure:

[Deafjeff]

Hi,

Yep we do but the interpreter who will translate the ceremony are likely not be able to follow British Sign Language ho hum....

[Tink]

Aha! Gotcha... :D

Now, I'm finally tracking. :yes:

Will you have others there with you, or is it the officiant you are concerned with? The reason I am asking is because I wonder if you could get an intepreter who knows BSL?

[Deafjeff]

mmmhh I could try...

[uscwest]

Great to hear that it is all coming together.

[Deafjeff]

Update...

This is the buttonhole flower that we are thinking of buying in time for our vows renewal...

Chocolate, Cream and White Deluxe Buttonhole, Silk Wedding Flowers, Artificial Wedding Flowers (http://www.cl-floraldesigns.co.uk/catalog/buttonholes/deluxe-buttonholes/chocolate-champagne-and-white-deluxe-buttonhole.html)

[Isafari]

This is the buttonhole flower that we are thinking of buying in time for our vows renewal...

Spot on :thumbsup:

[Tink]

Oh gosh, that's great! Men do kind of get the short end of the stick when it comes to flowers, don't they? No big bouquets and all that...

The one you've chosen is very elaborate and complex without being silly. :yes:

Will you both where tuxedos, or suits? Colors of those?

[arkvilla]

Very nice :yes:

Sandra

[Shellyamc]

Update...

This is the buttonhole flower that we are thinking of buying in time for our vows renewal...

Chocolate, Cream and White Deluxe Buttonhole, Silk Wedding Flowers, Artificial Wedding Flowers (http://www.cl-floraldesigns.co.uk/catalog/buttonholes/deluxe-buttonholes/chocolate-champagne-and-white-deluxe-buttonhole.html)

Very nice :thumbsup: Fancy without being too much :yes:

[Deafjeff]

Oh gosh, that's great! Men do kind of get the short end of the stick when it comes to flowers, don't they? No big bouquets and all that...

The one you've chosen is very elaborate and complex without being silly. :yes:

Will you both where tuxedos, or suits? Colors of those?

Hi,

We would love to have real flowers but they are charging us $30 dollars each for a buttonhole flowers :nono:

We are more or less going for neutral colours linen type clothing......

[Deafjeff]

Thanks to those who thought my flower was lovely!

[Tink]

Good GRIEF!!!! Where are you getting your flowers from? :eek: There HAS to be a less expensive place!

I know the Winter Garden florist does a beautiful job of flowers and doesn't charge $30 for a boutonniere!!! :eek:

[*Bambi-Belle*]

I've just read through this thread. I hope you both have a wonderful holiday and a very special vow renewal day. I love your idea of neutral linen for your outfits, and the button hole is very pretty.


Where will you have your vow renewal meal? Are you heading back to Disney property or has the wedding planner got something in mind. Have you booked an ADR yet?


Can I just say your little dog is just adorable.:wiggle:

[Tinker]

Hi Jeff ... was away from the boards for a few weeks . Just wanted to jump in and tell you how happy I am that you have found a place for you & your partner to renew your vows .
I love the the buttonaires , you have chose . Very posh ! Linen will be very light and comfortable . Congrats to you both and we expect a complete trip report and pictures , only if you want to share them, of course . Have Fun Planning !

[Deafjeff]

Good GRIEF!!!! Where are you getting your flowers from? :eek: There HAS to be a less expensive place!

I know the Winter Garden florist does a beautiful job of flowers and doesn't charge $30 for a boutonniere!!! :eek:

Trouble is we not hiring a car so not able to travel far without using disney shuttle :unsure:

[Deafjeff]

I've just read through this thread. I hope you both have a wonderful holiday and a very special vow renewal day. I love your idea of neutral linen for your outfits, and the button hole is very pretty.


Where will you have your vow renewal meal? Are you heading back to Disney property or has the wedding planner got something in mind. Have you booked an ADR yet?


Can I just say your little dog is just adorable.:wiggle:

Thanks! We will be having lunch at Sci Fi cafe before renewing our vows. We both are fan of Sci Fi and thought it would be fun to have sci fi feel to our lunch before getting serious later on in the evening! :yes:

ADR all sorted! :thumbsup:

Thanks re our dog :thumbsup:

[Tink]

Trouble is we not hiring a car so not able to travel far without using disney shuttle :unsure:

Many florists will deliver.

Would you like me to make a call and see if Winter Garden Florist will deliver? If they do, then you can contact them and show them the photo of the boutonniere and they can copy it. :yes:

They may not deliver that far though, but if you'd like me to ask, I would.

[Deafjeff]

Hi, if you could that would be wonderful!

Many thanks indeed.

Jeff

[Tinker]

Are you renting a limo over to where you are doing the vow renewal ? :unsure: how much it would be , but Disney florist delivers right to your room .

[Tink]

OK. They deliver to the zip codes listed below. Do you have the address of where you want the boutonnieres delivered? Once I have that, then I can get some real price info for you. You can PM me with the address of course. I'd not list it here on the open forum.



Winter Garden Florist & Gifts in Winter Garden, FL provides flower delivery service to the following areas and zip codes in Florida:
34777, 34787, 34778, 32831, 32802, 32859, 32816, 32856, 32886, 32891, 32750, 32853, 32701, 32828, 32839, 32820, 32818, 32829, 32808, 32854, 32868, 32896, 32899, 32898, 32810, 32714, 32827, 32825, 32809, 34761, 32815, 32887, 32897, 32824, 32779, 32812, 32837, 32869, 32805, 32707, 32885, 32803, 32836, 32855, 32835, 32830, 32821, 32792, 32857, 34786, 32819, 32878, 32872, 32822, 32858, 32811, 32867, 32861, 32860, 32834, 32890, 32708, 32833, 32801, 32804, 32832, 32814, 32893, 32807, 32877, 32789, 32751, 32813, 32703, 32806, 32826, 32862, 34760, 34711, 34712, 34714, 34715, 34740, 34734.

[Deafjeff]

Got the buttonhole flowers yesterday and they are huge!

BUT looks lovely! :wiggle:

Cant wait!

We need to sort out our vows, find something to wear and turn up!

:yes:

[Britchick]

I can't wait to see the photos! there will be photos won't there:unsure:

[Isafari]

Pleased you like them Jeff :thumbsup:

[josh.p.]

I've only just caught up with this thread! How exciting that it's nearly all organised!! :yes:

As for outfits... I'm thinking something like this;
:tralala:

[Deafjeff]

I've only just caught up with this thread! How exciting that it's nearly all organised!! :yes:

As for outfits... I'm thinking something like this;
:tralala:

Now you are talking!

[Deafjeff]

I can't wait to see the photos! there will be photos won't there:unsure:

we have hired photographer :yes:

will upload photos here with pre-warning of course ;-)

[lisaw]

It'll soon be here now! Can't wait for the photos either! We like photos :yes:

[Deafjeff]

If I am honest, slightly bit worried as seeing couple of photos of same sex couple getting married is not to every one taste so.....

(Will upload it anyway) but...... cant help but still bit worried....

[josh.p.]

If I am honest, slightly bit worried as seeing couple of photos of same sex couple getting married is not to every one taste so.....

(Will upload it anyway) but...... cant help but still bit worried....
No-one here will take offense to that :yes: I know there is a lot of discrimination out there against gay couples but this is one place where everyone is accepted :yes:

[Skywatcher]

Jeff mate, I hope beyond hope that you have realised now that you are amongst friends.

If you are anxious then upload them in the 'photography' thread as that is only viewable to registered members and not to guests

Purleeeeeeese share my friend :D

[Tink]

Jeff, look at my avatar. Those are our hands from our ceremony.

When I shared that event with the beautiful people here, everyone was very supportive and congratulatory. :yes:

No one who posts here is the sort of person to be anything other than happy to share your joy. :hug2:

Keith has worked very hard to make warmth and kindness the uppermost feature of this site. He has succeeded. :yes:

Plus. If you don't share photos, then I'll have to show up at your ceremony and lurk behind a tree or something! ;) :lol:

[ukwdwnut]

there's defo no need to worry about posting your photos here jeff. so post away :D

[Deafjeff]

:hug2:

[Skywatcher]

:D

[arkvilla]

I hope we see your photo's Jeff.

I was a bit worried at first about posting photo's of our family as Jai is Indian and the boys are mixed race as I'm English, there doesn't seem to be any non white people here ( or any of the forums I am on - well I've not seen any) but I realised all people are different, be it colour, creed orientation etc.

It's a great big mixed up world and we're all entitled to share it :yes:

Sandra

[Skywatcher]

Do you know what Sandra that would never have even occurred to me.

[Deafjeff]

Me too just saw a happy family photos...

[Britchick]

If I am honest, slightly bit worried as seeing couple of photos of same sex couple getting married is not to every one taste so.....

(Will upload it anyway) but...... cant help but still bit worried....

Sorry just saw this, don't be silly Jeff we're really not like that :hug2: and if anyone is then send em to me... And Dawn, we make grown men quiver!!!!!

[Keith]

Do you know what Sandra that would never have even occurred to me.

me too! I read it and thought wow. Sandra, Jeff and EVERYONE who may be watching and not posting. We celebrate the wonderful diversity of life here :yes: it would be beyond boring any other way.

(ps if you only knew me in real life :lol: people often say "oh keith cant you just be normal for a change" and I have a very practiced deeply offended face which I use whilst saying "Hell no, if I'm ever ever ever even close to anything you'd want to call normal, just shoot me")

[arkvilla]

Do you know what Sandra that would never have even occurred to me.

Hiya Chris,

It's only since my boys have been called names and I've seen some people's reactions to skin colour( a small minority) that these things worry me.

But ignorant people will always find something to pick on - that's what I figured.

Secrets people are great :yes:

Sandra

[Skywatcher]

You are right, it wasn't the colour of my skin but my spots and glasses, lumbering gait etc

People will always find something to pick on

... and yes, Secrets people are great :D

[Claire]

Me too just saw a happy family photos...

:whistle: With a rather yummy hubby. :whistle:

[Tink]

CLAIRE! :lol:

Sandra, I am sorry that your beautiful children have ever been treated badly simply because of their skin color. I am not kidding when I say that gives me an instant stomach ache. :hug2: It's wonderful that they have you and Jai for parents. You can protect them, and support them when the idiots rear their ugly heads. There will always be idiots, eh?

Jeff, sometimes I think "we" are the last group that is "fair game" to levvy discrimination against. It's hard not to think that way (especially in this country) which is what makes this little haven all that more important to my personal sense of well being.

And by the way MR.KEITH! THAT is MY line (the "never want to be considered normal") and I'll thank you to SHARE not OWN it! :lol: :hug2:

[arkvilla]

:whistle: With a rather yummy hubby. :whistle:

Why thank you Claire, he's good on the inside too.

Sandra

[Skywatcher]

Like a twinkie :D

[Isafari]

Do you know what Sandra that would never have even occurred to me.

Nor me! Sandra has a gorgeous, handsome family.
Jeff, we'd be really disappointed if you didn't share some of your photos with us, you're family now :yes:

[Deafjeff]

Thanks!

People here are amazing and you are right it is like a family!
:hug2:

[Skywatcher]

.. and as there is one in every family. Mick being here proves that this is exactly like a family :wink: :lol:

[Claire]

People here are amazing and you are right it is like a family!
:hug2:

Yep, family! Which means we will turn up uninvited at Christmas and expect to be fed.

[Dawn]

She's not joking. I'm still finding her kids hidden around my house from last Christmas.

[Deafjeff]

Yep, family! Which means we will turn up uninvited at Christmas and expect to be fed.

Wonderful!

Who is offering?!

[Isafari]

Who is offering?!

Oh....I took it to be you Jeff!!!! :angel:

[Deafjeff]

Would love to but inn is full

:yes:

[Skywatcher]

Oh... Jeff..... no


Sorry , have fallen in love with Gavin and Stacey :D never seen it before and just watched the whole series; feel an urge to go to Barry island now, for christmas :wink:

[Isafari]

Would love to but inn is full

:yes:

I'll be at Magic Kingdom, come join me there :yes:

[Dawn]

I'll be at Magic Kingdom, come join me there :yes:

Is that an open invite? :D

[Isafari]

Is that an open invite? :D

:yes:

[Skywatcher]

:evil: Di may regret this :D

[Isafari]

:evil: Di may regret this :D

Can you imagine all the regulars from Secrets ay MK for a Christmas Day get together.

[Skywatcher]

That would be just wonderful, get us all in a train together on the TTA :D

[josh.p.]

I hope we see your photo's Jeff.

I was a bit worried at first about posting photo's of our family as Jai is Indian and the boys are mixed race as I'm English, there doesn't seem to be any non white people here ( or any of the forums I am on - well I've not seen any) but I realised all people are different, be it colour, creed orientation etc.

It's a great big mixed up world and we're all entitled to share it :yes:

Sandra
Like Chris, that wouldn't have even occurred to me! :yes: :hug2: I love to travel and unfortunately I've never been to India, but the little bits I do know of the culture sounds so interesting! It's on my list to visit even if it's just as a 'stop off' on my way to somewhere else :yes:

[josh.p.]

That would be just wonderful, get us all in a train together on the TTA :D
:D I like your thinking!

[Tinkfan]

I hope we see your photo's Jeff.

I was a bit worried at first about posting photo's of our family as Jai is Indian and the boys are mixed race as I'm English, there doesn't seem to be any non white people here ( or any of the forums I am on - well I've not seen any) but I realised all people are different, be it colour, creed orientation etc.

It's a great big mixed up world and we're all entitled to share it :yes:

Sandra

I don't think that thought ever crossed our minds!:slap:

[Tinkfan]

If I am honest, slightly bit worried as seeing couple of photos of same sex couple getting married is not to every one taste so.....

(Will upload it anyway) but...... cant help but still bit worried....

:slap: To you too!LOL, we LOVE pictures!!

[Shellyamc]

Jeff, look at my avatar. Those are our hands from our ceremony.

When I shared that event with the beautiful people here, everyone was very supportive and congratulatory. :yes:



..and beautiful hands they are..but she wouldn't let us see anything else :sorry: *sniffle* *cry* *sniffle* but its ok..no problem..really.. :tongue:

[daveann]

It's strange how we all have our little uncertainties I was unsure about posting my pics cause I'm rather on the plump side. I hadn't thought about others worrying about there lives :) dunno if I made sense here :)

[Skywatcher]

We are all of us insecure but without question we are amongst friends

[Tink]

..and beautiful hands they are..but she wouldn't let us see anything else :sorry: *sniffle* *cry* *sniffle* but its ok..no problem..really.. :tongue:

Now Mama Shelly. Do you want me to end up cracking your monitor with my photo?! :eek: :lol:

[Dawn]

I've seen the whole Tink and nothing cracked or shattered. :nono:

[Tink]

That's because you had your eyes closed the whole time! :D :D :laugh:

[Slowhand]

I've seen the whole Tink and nothing cracked or shattered. :nono:
Same here, and I`ve got photos to prove it...but I`m keeping them to myself!

[Tink]

:eek:

[Dawn]

Photos?? No fair!!

I was told cameras are banned. :lol:

I peeked Tink and it was lovely. :D

[uscwest]

Yep, family! Which means we will turn up uninvited at Christmas and expect to be fed.As long as you like standing rib roast with Yorkshire pudding. :smile: