Bridetobe82's Planning Journal (Disneyland Bride Updated 1/17)

[BrideToBe82]

Richard and Vanessa's Wedding
August 11, 2007

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Vanessa_s_Ring___Front_View-1.jpg

The Proposal
July 26, 2006
Rich made dinner reservations at one of my favorite restaurants for my birthday. After dinner we walked outside and there was a horse drawn carriage waiting for us outside. I was so surprised but I had no idea that Rich was going to ask me to marry him. We were riding around downtown Austin and right when the sun went down Rich asked me, “Will you be my family? Will you marry me?” I was so surprised and kept asking him if he was serious. When he showed me my amazing ring I knew he was serious and I said yes! This was the most perfect proposal and the best birthday yet!

Ceremony: Rose Court Garden at the Disneyland Hotel

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http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/rosegardengazebo.jpg

Reception: Pavilion at the Disneyland Hotel
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Pavilion1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Pavilion2.jpg

We will ride off in Cinderella's Coach!
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/CinderellaCoach.jpg

My colors are lavender and light pink
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Lilac.jpghttp://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/PearlPink.jpg

Bridesmaid Dresses and Shoes
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http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/bridesmaidshoes.jpg

Possible Groom's Tux-the Groomsmen would wear lavender ties
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/69.jpg

My Dress (St. Pucchi-I am in love!) :love:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/knspspf06z212m.jpg

Detail on the bodice princess:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/BodiceDetails.jpg

My Shoes (Lindsey style by Grace)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/MyShoes.jpg

My Earings (I'll take a better pic when they come in)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/IMG_0161.jpg

Vendor List
Officiant - Rev. Carolyn Alexander (http://revcarolyn.com/)

Photographer - Michael Norwood (http://www.mnorwoodphotography.com/)

Videographer - Today's The Day Weddings (http://www.ttdweddings.com/)

Hair/Makeup - Hair Comes The Bride (http://www.haircomesthebride.com/)

My Dress - Alexia Gavela (http://www.agbride.com/)

Tiara and Earings - Belle Saison Bridal (http://www.bellesaisonbridal.com/)

[ferretxxxferret]

Everything looks just Beautiful! and it's really cool to see a Disneyland Bride!

[scottsbride]

wonderful report!!! your dress is beautiful!!!!!!! please keep us posted on any updates!!!!

[lurkyloo]

Thanks so much for including all the pictures - what a great resource!

[beckyb29]

I love the location, and your dress is beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing the pictures!!

[BrideToBe82]

Invitations/Programs/RSVP Cards/Seating Cards
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/MyWeddingInvitations.jpg

I'm going to add a crystal to my seating cards like this
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/5-7055.jpg

DIY Bridesmaids Newsletter
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/De-identifiedBridesmaidNewsletter1.jpghttp://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/De-identifiedBridesmaidNewsletter2.jpg

DIY CD Favor
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/IMG_0177.jpg

DIY Unity Candle
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/UnityCandle.jpg

First trial of DIY Bag
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/IMG_0056.jpg

OOT Gable Boxes-we will be doing something like this with lavender ribbon and our monogram (the bags were way too much work to make 100 of them!)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/34747837Ffp33nu32337792322324779323.jpg

Tears of Joy Packs-I haven't decided if I'm going to make these yet
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/wed_win00_good_tears_l.jpg

Honeymoon- 7 night Western Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Honeymoon.gif

[dznystar]

Wow! You have so much done. THats amazing. I love all of the ideas and can't wait to see more!

[BrideToBe82]

I've been busy this weekend doing wedding stuff! I finally finished my newsletters for my guests and we will get them in the mail tomorrow. I'll also post a pic of the newsletter when I get a chance. My guests have been asking A TON of questions so I thought this would be a good way to answer most of their questions all at once. princess:

Sparkles is inspecting the newsletters (I used Disney stamps)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/NewsletterandSparkles.jpg

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I finished my I DO letters this weekend...they will go on my cake table. I scattered little crystals all over the letters. In case if you are wondering I bought my I DO letters from Michaels.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/IDOLetters.jpg

I also purchased my garter and toss garter this weekend. I found a great website recommended by another bride that lets you completely customize your garter and other items (ring pillow, etc) for a great price ($5!). I'll let you know how they turn out! http://kdbridaldesigns.com/

I sent these two pics as inspiration for my garter
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/C7702W-2-1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/purplechiffongarter.jpg

[JonetteA]

I can't wait to read more!

[StephSFL]

This is an awesome report- love the pictures! Thanks for sharing!

[BrideToBe82]

I did some shopping this weekend!! princess: I take pics of everything wedding related hehe so I thought I would share...

I bought 70 of these Mickey pencils for my Welcome Boxes (I cleaned Target out!)...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/MickeyPencils-1.jpg

I found the cutest Cinderella doll for my flowergirl at the Disney Outlet store...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/FlowerGirlGift.jpg

I found this cute iron on at Target that I will be ironing on a shirt for my flowergirl...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/IfTheShoeFits.jpg

For my bridesmaids gifts I bought each of them a tote w/pink handles from http://nnichols.com The tote will come with their names on them...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/boattotes.jpg

I will put these flip flops from Old Navy in the totes (I just need to find one more pair)...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/FlipFlops.jpg

I have also picked up other little things along the way to put in the totes...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/LipSmackers.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Nails.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/DisneyNotepads.jpg

[pepples22]

Wow you are very organised. Loved seeing all the pictures.
The dress is amazing!

[BrideToBe82]

Pepples~Thanks! It was the first dress I tried on and it was love at first sight! :love:

[scottsbride]

I love reading your journal! I cleaned out the Target dollar bin also!! I got the coloring books and vintage mickey story books for the children that will be attending our wedding!!! I was so excited when I walked into Target and saw all the Mickey stuff!!

[BrideToBe82]

Scottsbride- I LOVE the dollar section at Target! I always have to look and see what they have when I'm there. The kids are going to love the coloring books and story books!

[BrideToBe82]

We bought our wedding bands today!! I'm sooo excited to see them in person! We bought them from www.bluenile.com my FI had a great experience with them for both my promise ring and my engagement ring. I highly recommend them! princess:

Here is my FI's band- Platinum 6mm comfort fit

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/RichsWeddingBand.jpg

Here is my amazing band in platinum (I love it!)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/VanessasWeddingBand.jpg

Here's my band with my ring

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/VanessasWeddingBandandRing.jpg

[disneydreamgirl05]

I love your rings!! They are so pretty!! Great choice! :sunny:

[StephSFL]

Great planning jornal! I love your dress- it is amazing! Thanks for providing the tote bag link- you have helped me scratch one more thing off my todo list! Happy planning! :wave:

[autumnbride2B]

Vanessa

Where did you get the tote bags in the DIY picture? I'm been looking for inexpensive ones for my welcome bags.

thanks! :goodvibes

[BrideToBe82]

Disneydreamgirl~Thanks! I can't wait to wear my band...8 more long months!

Stephsfl~Thanks! It was the first dress I tried on and I LOVE it!

Autumnbride2b~ I got my tote bags from Hobby Lobby (check their website they always have 40% off coupons). This was way too much work for me and it would have been much more expensive so I decided to do Gable boxes instead. You can find Gable boxes for a great price at http://www.bagsandbowsonline.com

[LuckDragon]

You are an inspiration! I just got started planning, but feel so far behind...do you mind me asking what you're putting in the gable boxes for a welcome gift? You have such good ideas...and the bridesmaids bags - AWESOME!

[Kim10110]

you have done a beautiful job with everything. i cant wait to read more :)

[BrideToBe82]

:santa: I hope everyone had a great Christmas! My FI got me a robe from Victoria Secret, a massager (which I really needed), movies, and my amazing band (we both went over our price limit!). I got 4 of these amazing crystal coaches from different people hehe...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/CindyCoach.jpg

I also got these amazing flutes from one of my cousins (they are in a black box so you can see what they say)...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Flutes.jpg

I was able to find my something old and something borrowed in my Grandma's jewelry box. I'm going to pin this to my bouquet (it is prettier in person)...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/SomethingOldandBorrowed.jpg

[princessdisneybelle]

:santa: I hope everyone had a great Christmas! My FI got me a robe from Victoria Secret, a massager (which I really needed), movies, and my amazing band (we both went over our price limit!). I got 4 of these amazing crystal coaches from different people hehe...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/CindyCoach.jpg

I also got these amazing flutes from one of my cousins (they are in a black box so you can see what they say)...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Flutes.jpg

I was able to find my something old and something borrowed in my Grandma's jewelry box. I'm going to pin this to my bouquet (it is prettier in person)...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/SomethingOldandBorrowed.jpg


I love your glasses!

[JonetteA]

I love those carriages and the broach is a fabulous idea. It looks gorgeous in the pictures!

[DVCGirl49]

Awesome trip report! The pics are great! Do you have any pics of the newsletters you sent out?

[j_lehr]

Thanks for the information. I just got engaged a week ago and I feel so behind!

Your dress and rings are beautiful. My ring also came from bluenile...i love their website, its a bad addiction. :-)

Congrats..
Jes

[BrideToBe82]

Princessdisneybelle- Thanks, I love them to! My cousin told me that she is also getting me the matching serving set!

Jonette- Thanks, it will be great to carry a piece of my grandma down the aisle with me.

DVCGirl49- I will look and see if I have any pics of the newsletter

J_lehr- Thanks! Everything will turn out perfectly for you! Don't you just love blue nile! My FI got my promise ring from there as well and their quality is amazing!

[BrideToBe82]

I just got my bridesmaids tote bags and I just had to share! I think they came out great! I ordered them from www.nnichols.com

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/BridesmaidsTotes.jpg

[DisBride23]

Thanks so much for sharing Bridetobe82!

I love that even the flip flops are color coordinated.
You have inspired me to stop procrastinating and start putting together my welcome and bridesmaid bags! :)

[StephSFL]

The broach is beautiful and the flutes are great. I am sure your bridesmaids will love the bags!

[BrideToBe82]

Thanks DisBride23 and Steph!!

[BrideToBe82]

I picked out new bridesmaids dresses and I'm so much happier with the new dresses! They go perfectly with my wedding dress. :bride:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/IfTheShoeFits-1.jpghttp://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Bridesmaid_Dress_Back_View.jpg

It is by Watters and Watters #7456. The dress will be in periwinkle and the sash will be in snow. It is made of the same dupioni silk as my dress and it also has the same pick ups in the back. I can't wait to order them next month!! I also found my flower girl dress (it will also be in dupioni silk and periwinkle)...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Flower_Girl_Front_View.jpghttp://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Flower_Girl_Front_View_2.jpg

We decided on tuxes last weekend...I'm not sure how the purple vest color will match the bridesmaids dresses so we may need to change them but I love them and more importantly my FI loves them!

Grooms Tux
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/TuxGroom.jpg

Groomsmen Tux
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/TuxGroomsmen.jpg

Father of the Bride Tux
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/TuxFather.jpg

[Sparkles9306]

I love those BM dresses!

[JonetteA]

Things are coming together! I am so excited!! What else have you done lately?

[princessdisneybelle]

Your flowergirl dresses are adorable!

[StephSFL]

Love the dresses! Great picks! Glad it worked out.

[BrideToBe82]

Thanks Sparkles, JonetteA, princessdisneybelle and stephsfl! Jonette~Bridesmaids and Groomsmen attire is all I have been working on this month. We have our planning session later this month so a huge chunk of our planning will be complete!

[disneediva]

Just a thought, bit in our welcome boxes I had bought a MM cookie cutter and made a MM cookie and a wedding belle cookie to put in each box.

[The Charmed One]

Wow everything you picked is beautiful, I love your dress and rings, you are so organised, you'd make a fabulous wedding planner, you have great taste, can't wait to read more.

Love Wendy xxx

[silverangel879]

You have every detail...It looks perfect...everything...

[BrideToBe82]

Here are some pics from my planning session in January 2007!

The Rose Court Garden (the flowers aren't in bloom yet)...
princess:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/RCG6.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/RCG7.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/RCG8.jpg

In front of the Rose Court Garden...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/RCG5.jpg

The Rose Court Garden from the side at night...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/RCGNight2.jpg

The Sierra Lawn, where cocktail hour will be held...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/CocktailHour.jpg

The Pavilion Ballroom

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Pavilion.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Pavilion1-1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Pavilion2-1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Pavilion3.jpg

Here are some pics from my food tasting in January 2007!

The basic table setting...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/PlaceSetting2.jpg

Napkin folds (sorry I didn't take a picture of all of them)...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Napkin1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Napkin2.jpg

Bread...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Dinner1.jpg

Caesar Salad with a tangy lemon dressing...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Dinner3.jpg

Sorry I didn't get to take a picture of the raspberry champagne sorbet but trust me it was really good-we want to serve it in a "glass" ice slipper. Roasted Meyer Lemon Chicken Breast, Smashed Red Potatoes Infused W/Garlic, Stuffed Tomato filled w/Spinach Au Gratin...Yummmm...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Dinner4.jpg

Chocolate covered strawberries w/a Mickey and Minnie chocolate stencil design (so cute)...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Dinner6.jpg

Sorry I didn't take a pic of the cake tasting but we are going to go with a Vanilla Cake w/butter cream frosting and fresh strawberries (SOOO GOOD)!

[PrettyInTink]

Wow! You really have a calling as a wedding planner. I'd hire you. Great job!

[mermaidbride1108]

I love your ideas! and I love your flutes especially!

I have to ask... know you know where your flutes are from, I know you said they were a gift?

[BrideToBe82]

I love your ideas! and I love your flutes especially!

I have to ask... know you know where your flutes are from, I know you said they were a gift?

They are from Things Remembered :love:

[princessdisneybelle]

They are from Things Remembered :love:

We got our flutes at the same place. I love their stuff. So pretty! Yours are very unique.

[DisneyFairy19]

WOW everything looks Amazing..... :goodvibes

[Handbag Lady]

Wow, just WOW!

I love your color and your taste!

You will love both locations for your wedding! (I had the same for mine!) And my color was eggplant!

You are doing a fine, fine job. You are so much more ahead of the game than where I was during your same time-frame. Keep up the good work and I wish you the best of wedding days!

I.LOVE.YOUR.DRESS! Fabulous!

[Disneygirl0259]

Wow your planning journal is so neat and organized looks like everything will turn out beautiful.

[BrideToBe82]

Thanks ladies! I haven't posted here in awhile and I have lots of updates with only 2 more weeks to go until the big day...ahhhhhh!

Bridesmaids Dresses
I changed my bridesmaids dresses. The new dresses are by Watters and Watters in Periwinkle Dupioni Silk w/a white sash

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/IfTheShoeFits-1.jpg http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Bridesmaid_Dress_Back_View.jpg

The Invitation

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/WeddingInvitation2.jpg

The Welcome Box

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/GableBox.jpg

The Favors

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/CDfavor.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/Fan1.jpg

The Flowers
I love love love lavender and white roses. The very first flowers that my FI sent to me were lavender roses. My flowers will be mainly lavender and white roses. I still need to sent my coordinator my two lavender fabric swatches...I want to have two different colors of lavender in all of the flower arrangements.

The Cake
My cake will be Golden Vanilla Cake, Vanilla Custard Filling and Fresh Strawberries (we tried it at the planning session and it was sooo yummy!). Here is my cake inspiration pic (love the lavender roses)...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/starry_night-1.gif

Here is my "C" cake topper

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/CakeTopper.jpg

My "I Do" Letter will go on my cake table with a ton of rose petals

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/IDOLetters.jpg

My Bouquet
I will be putting one of my grandmother's old pins on my bouquet as my "something old". My bouquet will have lavender roses but it will look similar to this...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/of50590363.jpg

Bridesmaids Bouquets
The bridesmaids will have white roses

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/34788787Ffp349nu327654698WSNRCG3-1.jpg

Boutonnieres
FI's bout will be in lavender and the groomsmen will have white roses

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/33575232327Ffp3ot233443438XROQDF232.jpg

Ceremony Decor
There will be a flower arrangement on the gazebo and they will later transfer it to the sweetheart table...it will be mainly lavender roses. We will also have lavender rose petals on the side of the runner w/votives along the aisle (our ceremony is in the evening). We will also have the draped fabric with rose clusters on every other chair.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/aislerunner.jpg

Centerpieces
We will have something similar to this minus the mirror

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/47b6cf22b3127cce8e3999e7d93b0000001.jpg

Bridal Shower Host Gifts

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/BridalShowerThankYou1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/BridalShowerThankYou2.jpg

Bridal Shower Cake

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/IMG_1452.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/IMG_1454.jpg

Bathroom Basket

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/BathroomBasket2.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/BathroomBasket1.jpg

Contents in the girls basket (the guys basket is the same minus the feminine products):

Emery Boards (lavender and pink of course)
First Aid Kit
Tampons
Pads
Panty Liners
Hair Ties
Shout Wipes
Hair Spray
Lint Roller
Tissue
Cotton Swaps
Cotton Rounds
Contact Solution
Cleansing Facial Wipes
Floss
Eye Makeup Remover
Mints
Lotion

Card Box

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/CardBox.jpg

Gift to my Groom
I bought my FI an IPOD shuffle, which he has been wanting so I hope he likes it.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/product-shuffle.jpg

I also bought him this funny "Game Over" shirt from http://www.cafepress.com/. He loves playing video games so this is perfect for him.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/135564891v1_240x240_Front.jpg

Flower Girl Tote Bag

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/FlowerGirlBag.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/Vanessro82/FlowerGirlToteGift.jpg

[Dremwvr]

everything looks fabulous!

As another Disneyland bride, I am curious to hear where you are having your rehersal dinner.

Have a wonderful wedding day!
Can't wait to see the TR!!!

[BrideToBe82]

We are having the RD at Buca di Beppo. We are also having a Fantasmic! dessert party for all of our guests.:banana:

[princessdisneybelle]

We are having the RD at Buca di Beppo. We are also having a Fantasmic! dessert party for all of our guests.:banana:

Oh wow I can't believe your wedding is so soon! :banana: :banana:

I love the wording on your thank you gifts for your shower. So cute.

Everything looks great.

[TimeforMe]

What a cute idea for the shower thank you's! How did you get them to your guests? Did you hand them out at the shower?

Everything really looks fabulous! Great job.:thumbsup2

[Dremwvr]

We are having the RD at Buca di Beppo. We are also having a Fantasmic! dessert party for all of our guests.:banana:

Wow can you give more information about the fantasmic desert party? I really wanted to ask my planner about it, but I don't want to sound stupid. What excately do they offer you? I would love to hear all your details!

[BrideToBe82]

Thanks princessdisneybelle! The countdown is on! I can't wait!

Thanks TimeforMe! I handed out my shower gifts after the shower was over. I wanted to also get them an umbrella but I had too many hosts and it got too costly with umbrellas.

Thanks Dremwvr! Our planner was no help at all planning the Fantasmic! dessert party...she told us that we would have to contact special events ourselves but you can always try asking your planner first and see what she says. My mom planned it so I don't know all of the details but I do know that they don't take reservations until 30 days out and you really need to be the first one on the phone in order to get what you want. My mom was the first to call at 8:00am (PST) when the phone lines opened and we lucked out getting the right amount of tickets. FYI- the balcony is closed for renovations so we booked premium seating. Guests need to have a ticket to Disneyland in order to attend this event and reserved seating for FAntasmic! is $59 per person. We were told that desserts and drinks will be passed.

Here is more info that I found about it on mousesavers (hope this helps)...

Fantasmic! Special Seating With Dessert

If you want to watch the wonderful Disneyland show Fantasmic! with the best possible view and comfortable seating (and enjoy yummy desserts at the same time), you may want to consider booking Fantasmic! Balcony Seating or Fantasmic! Premium Seating.

Fantasmic! Balcony Seating includes a reserved seat on the balcony of the Disney Gallery, providing a perfect view of the show. There are only about 18-20 seats available on the balcony. You will also have access to a fabulous dessert table and drinks such as coffee, soda, iced tea and hot chocolate. If you book seating for the first performance of Fantasmic! offered that evening, you will also be allowed to keep your seat for the fireworks.

Note: currently reservations for the Balcony Seating are not being taken past 7/31/07 and there are rumors that it will be completely discontinued after that time, due to a re-purposing of the Disney Gallery space.

Fantasmic! Premium Seating includes a reserved seat in a private area near the Haunted Mansion. The view is not as good as the view from the balcony. There are about 54 seats in the Premium Seating area. You will also have access to a fabulous dessert table and drinks such as coffee, soda, iced tea and hot chocolate. As with the Balcony Seating, if you book Premium Seating for the first performance of Fantasmic! offered that evening, you will also be allowed to keep your seat for the fireworks.

Either option is strictly a luxury experience and very costly. Reserved seating for Fantasmic! is $59 per person. There are no discounts on the Fantasmic! Balcony Seating. For the Fantasmic! Premium Seating, children in the party pay $10 less.

To get reserved seating for Fantasmic! you MUST call one month before the day you plan to attend. (The Balcony Seating almost always sells out within minutes.) Be on the phone to (714) 781-4400 at 8:00 am (PST). They will give you a confirmation number. On the day of your reservation, you will need to bring that confirmation number, the credit card used to purchase the tickets, and photo ID.

On the day of your reservation, pick up your tickets at Guest Relations outside the Disneyland entrance. For Balcony Seating, show up at the Disney Gallery at least 30 minutes in advance (45 is better) and let them know that you are waiting. For Premium Seating, show up in the same time frame at the special seating area. They will call you about 20 minutes before the show and show you to your seats. Usually you will be seated based in the order of the tickets purchased, but this is not guaranteed.

[monana]

you've done such an amazing job planning everything. congrates!

[tatapatch]

Wow, you're on top of things! What a beautiful wedding so far!

[dare_bear]

I don't think I have enough posts to send private messages yet, but I got the message you sent me and just letting you know I joined that site and have already posted under the same username I have here! Thank you so much for letting me know about it! :thumbsup2

[valb@cox.net]

I am going to Disneyland for my first planning session in 10 days. On a lot of the WDW threads, they talk about receiving an AP as part of the package. Does anybody know if there is an AP as part of a FTW for DL?

I am so excited I can't wait for my trip!!!princess:

[BrideToBe82]

I just sent you an email :-) Disneyland FTW doesn't offer AP's for their brides...we asked at our planning session but they might have changed things. Our wedding was 6 months ago and they are constantly changing things. Have fun at your planning session and let me know if you have any questions :)

[maberlyne]

Bridetobe82 (or I guess real bride now :) ),
Did you ever post pictures of your wedding after the fact? I'd love to see how it all came together! (Of course, I understand if you didn't because of privacy reasons or whatever)