Sarah and Frank's Planning Journal WP/GF-WHP/GFB 2-7-09 SAVE THE DATE VIDEO UP!!!

[surface77]

Hello Hello Everyone. Well I guess it is time to start this dang thing. I've been putting it off long enough. I love reading everyone elses, now it's time to bite the bullet and post mine. :rotfl:

Where to begin???????? :confused3 Oh the horror! LOL!

Well, Frank (DF) and I have been together going on 6 years this August. With that said, lets go back.....waaaaayyyy back...back into time......:wizard:

One upon a time in a land called Boston, Sarah and Frank met. It was one year after Sarah had moved out to Boston from Indiana (after college). Sarah worked the door (Thursday nights only) at a bar in the Financial District of downtown Boston, called "The Place".

One night in August of 2002, Frank and his friend, Chris (Co-Best Man and designer of the most beautiful engagement ring ever!) happened to come to The Place to hang out and were using it as a meeting place for their friend, Kenny (Groomsman) who was visiting from L.A. Sarah, being one to have a keen eye for distinguished looking gentlemen, noticed Frank when he first entered the bar and thought, "I hope he has to go outside at some point so I can see him again and make my courgarish pounce!"

As luck would have it, Frank did go outside a few mins. later to give Kenny a call. While he was on the phone, Sarah was ease dropping on the conversation and heard Frank having problems giving Kenny directions to the bar (typical Frank, not very good with directions). So, she boldly walked up to Frank, interrupted him and proceeded to give him a hard time about his lack of knowledge of his whereabouts in his own hometown. At that point Frank said, "You can do better? Here you go..." and handed over the phone to Sarah.

Calling her bluff, and catching the vixen off gaurd, it was perfection, seeing as not many men had ever been able to hold their own with her before. The rest is history or.....shall we say the future???

The happy couple a few months later....
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[surface77]

Like the story states, we have been dating since 2002. During this strand of time, we have moved from Boston to Indiana (my home state). Purchased a home, been living together close to 5 years, Frank adopted my dog Harley as his son, and we got a second dogson together - Salami.

Here is the happy family in one of my favorite photos...

Harley, Sarah, Frank, and Salami
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So, you might be asking yourself how we got engaged....or you might not be. But for those of you who would like to know please continue. For those of you who don't give a crap skip to the next post.

:love: HOW IT HAPPENED:love:

We were in Boston from Dec. 27th - Jan. 1st to visit Frank's family for the holidays. On the 28th Frank took me into the city to visit his best friend, Chris at his jewelry store. (Chris' family owns a jewelry store in downtown Boston, where he designs the most beautiful jewelry I have ever seen.)

I thought we were going to visit Turco since we were not going to be able to see him while we were in town (he was going to NH for the New Years). We get into the store and Chris brings out 3 of the most amazing engagement rings I have ever seen! He has me try them on and asks me which style of the 3 I liked best. After a long deliberation over two of them I finally chose. We then left w/ Chris and went back to his house to visit with his wife and see their new baby girl.

The next day Frank said he had to go run some errands and I stayed behind and hung out with Frank's mother (perfecting our skills at Wii). We spent the day with Frank's family visiting.

A good friend of mine from when I lived in Southie, was bartending that night at the L Street Tavern (for those of you not from MA, it is the famous bar from Good Will Hunting). We decided to go see him and watch the 1st half of the Patriot's game.

Before we headed that way, I asked Frank to take me back to our hotel room so that I could freshen up my make-up and change my shoes. While back at the room, I touched up my make-up, switched my boots, and went to go get my purse on the bed. As I turned around I saw Frank facing me with his arm stretched out with the ring (still in the box) open for me to see! The best part was that he had a look on his face as though he was thinking, “I don't know what to do and hope this is okay." I screamed, "What are you doing?" He said, "I had it all planned out to take you to the Boston Commons and we would go ice skating, since that was the one thing you always wanted to do when you lived here, but never got to. Then, while we were skating I was going to accidentally fall down and..." "But it was rainy and super cold today so that foiled my plans. Plus, I've had this ring on me since 10am and I have been freaking out that I was going to loose it, so....." Then he got down on one knee. Neither he nor I can remember what he said after that. I just know that he got choked up at one point and I said, "Don't cry! You're going to make me cry!" The next thing we knew we were engaged!!!:woohoo:

Here is the ring...
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[PrincessBride010103]

your ring is beautiful :lovestruc

[DisneyBrideToni]

Oh I love your ring! You get married 5 days after me!!! We will have to look for each other. I will be there for a week and a half! Can't wait to read your plans!

[surface77]

your ring is beautiful :lovestruc

Thank you so much!!! It is truely special to the both of us, since Frank's best friend designed it especially for us.


Oh I love your ring! You get married 5 days after me!!! We will have to look for each other. I will be there for a week and a half! Can't wait to read your plans!

Thank you, Toni!!!! I know, we WILL have to meet. We are getting there on Wed (2/4). I'm going to have to jump over and read your PJ, now...:moped:

[29apr00]

Congrats! Yeah another Indiana bride!! Looking forward to hearing all about your plans!

Jennifer

[lov2b@disney]

Congratulations! Your ring is beautiful!:goodvibes

[surface77]

Congrats! Yeah another Indiana bride!! Looking forward to hearing all about your plans!

Jennifer


:woohoo: Indiana girls on Indiana nights!!! :woohoo:
So glad you stopped by and said, "Hello." I've been wondering if there were any others on here. :)

[29apr00]

:woohoo: Indiana girls on Indiana nights!!! :woohoo:
So glad you stopped by and said, "Hello." I've been wondering if there were any others on here. :)

:rotfl: Love that song!

So what plans do you have so far?? got a dress yet? ;) I'm hooked on dresses, as I just bought my VR dress this weekend!! :cool1:

[surface77]

Soooo here is the big question EVERYONE we talk to ALWAYS asks...

"Why Disney?"

Does anyone else get this????

I want to reply and say, "WHY NOT?" It kills me how some people think it is childish that we are getting married at the happiest place on earth. But then I have to remind myself that they are ignorant and have not had the privelege of experiencing the one place on earth that can make dreams come true!

Sorry, my little rant is over. But here is the reason we choose WDW, aside from the obvious. Frank's family and friends are all in MA and would have to fly to IN for our wedding if we had it in IN. And, I am from a city an hour and a half north of Indy, so this would mean that all of Frank's family and friends would not only be paying a ton of money to fly to IN and stay in a hotel but they would have to rent a car and drive almost 2 hrs. on top of everything else.

So, this gave me a great sales pitch to present to my parents when we dropped the bomb of a DW. LOL Actually, my Dad was more excited than my Mom was when I mentioned the idea.

A little background...
Since I was 4, my parents have been taking me and my older brother (who got to go for his first time to WDW when he was 4) to the World for almost every family vacation. From 4 - 13 we went every summer and stayed at WDW for a week. Then, as we got older the trips got more spaced out due to busy schedules of sports and whatnot. Then, when Frank and I started dating my Parents took us both to WDW w/ them for New Years Eve. This was Frank's first time (at age 28) and he fell into the Disney Love Trance :love: and has been hooked ever since. So, when we were able to go on our first vacation alone (most of our vacation time is used to go back to Boston to visit Frank's family), we decided to go to WDW of course.

Back to my Dad. He is a WDW Fanatic! And it is so funny b/c he is this 6'4" 300lbs Head Football Coach that gets giddy whenever someone mentions WDW. So, I knew he would be puddy in my hands when we mentioned the wedding at the World. (my evil laugh inserted here)

So, as you can imagine it didn't take too much coaxing on my parent's end. They were on the DisTrain....choo choo!!!!! :dance3:

[surface77]

Congratulations! Your ring is beautiful!:goodvibes

Thank you so much, Sandy!!!!

[surface77]

:rotfl: Love that song!

So what plans do you have so far?? got a dress yet? ;) I'm hooked on dresses, as I just bought my VR dress this weekend!! :cool1:

Yes, I do have a dress but I can't post it b/c the DF is laying next to me and periodically looks over my shoulder.

Maybe I'll PM you tomorrow w/ it. ;)

[surface77]

All in all, we have finally gotten everyone excited about our DFW!!! :cool1: :cool1:

I am a marketing manager so the persuasive side in me came out when doing our Save The Dates. I was getting such mixed emotions that I thought, our save the date has to REALLY be captivating. :idea: That is when I decided to put my broadcasting degree to good use and make our STD a DVD!!! :3dglasses popcorn::

Thank goodness for small favors, b/c it has paid off!!! People we thought would never come to the wedding have already bought their flights and are starting to tell us what rooms they want in which hotels we are going to have in our block. :banana: :worship: :banana:

I will post a pic and the link to the video soon, so everyone can have an idea of what I'm talking about.

Ok On with the details................

First I'll start w/ the BM dresses.
(By the way it makes me giggle every time I type or see "BM" b/c that is what my Mom made my brother and I say when we had to poop as kids, BM - it stands for bowel movement.)
:lmao:

http://davidsbridal.com/images/fashions/thumb/color_F12723_15419.jpghttp://davidsbridal.com/images/fashions/thumb/color_F12667_15396.jpg
http://davidsbridal.com/images/fashions/thumb/color_81047_8013.jpghttp://davidsbridal.com/images/fashions/thumb/color_81509_15390.jpg

I am having 6 BMs and they all have different body shapes and sizes so I am having everyone get the same color (Truffle) but the style is going to be different. As you can see above they all have the same theme going on to keep them somewhat uniformed.

[surface77]

I love this tux!!
http://photos.weddingbycolor.com/p/000/001/729/m/609/p/thumbnail/2175.jpg

Oh, and no matter what tux all of the guys are wearing Chucks!!!:thumbsup2
Yes, even the ring bearers (who will be 6 and 3).
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[surface77]

Here is the Save The Date that I made

My Mom and I while sitting at the computer for hours burning the DVD's found inexpensive and perfect sized DVD envelopes.

I put together the DVD and also made the lables. Then I had Frank and my Dad stick them to each DVD.

The colors on the DVD are the colors of the wedding and the peacock feathers is what we are using for our centerpieces (which I will go into more detail later).

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[surface77]

:headache: Uggghhhhh!!!!! I can't seem to upload my video on Google or Youtube b/c it is in DVD format. :headache:

Does anyone know a way around this or am I just totally missing the boat here?????

[IndyBride]

Can't help you with your problem but... I was at David's Bridal just today with my BM. It was exciting except that it's like 40 minutes from my house. Sorry for that rant! I think that was a great idea to do a DVD for the save the date. I've never heard of anyone doing that.

[29apr00]

WOW your STD idea is AWESOME!! I soooo should have done something like that because so far i don't have much interest in my VR. Oh well, less i have to worry about pleasing everyone else again on MY big day! :thumbsup2

I love your BM dresses (funny about the BM, i agree that it stands for bowel movement, but also baby making :rotfl: from my mommy boards! )

Can't wait to hear more!! I sure hope you figure out how to post the STD. (yeah, that's another great one!:lmao: )

jennifer

[surface77]

Can't help you with your problem but... I was at David's Bridal just today with my BM. It was exciting except that it's like 40 minutes from my house. Sorry for that rant! I think that was a great idea to do a DVD for the save the date. I've never heard of anyone doing that.

Ouch....40 mins. is a drive to go to David's Bridal. I feel your rant about that!

WOW your STD idea is AWESOME!! I soooo should have done something like that because so far i don't have much interest in my VR. Oh well, less i have to worry about pleasing everyone else again on MY big day! :thumbsup2

I love your BM dresses (funny about the BM, i agree that it stands for bowel movement, but also baby making :rotfl: from my mommy boards! )

Can't wait to hear more!! I sure hope you figure out how to post the STD. (yeah, that's another great one!:lmao: )

jennifer

Thanks!!

That is even funnier w/ associated w/ hanky panky :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao:

Jennifer you are cracking me up :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: STD...lol I thought of that as well when I typed it, but thought I had already shared to much w/ the BM comment. :rotfl:

[29apr00]

:lmao: I got loads of them!!

DTD always makes me laugh too, as that is Doing the Deed!! :banana: :banana:

[surface77]

In all my hustle to get this PJ up and running I didn't give the Wedding Day details. Please excuse my ADD.

Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009

Wedding Ceremony - Wedding Pavilion @ 2:30

Cocktail Hour @ The Grand Floridian White Hall Patio

Wedding Reception - GFBR

I have booked:

*Misty Miotto as my Photographer!!! :cheer2:
http://www.mistymiotto.com/?intro=0
I went w/ the Gold No Frills package, b/c I decided I could print my own pictures and make my own wedding book for a fraction of the cost via mypublisher.com
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j110/sarahsurface/mypublisher.jpg

*George w/ Apex Media Weddings :banana:
went w/ the "Diamond" package
http://www.apexmediaweddings.com

*Beaute Speciale for my make-up and MAYBE my hair.
http://www.beautespeciale.com/
I say MAYBE b/c I have long, thick, natural curly hair and not very many people know how to style it correctly. Since I want mine down and fully curly, I'm scared to leave my locks in the hands of a stranger on the most important day of my life! :scared:

Speaking of hair, these are some of the styles I like....let me know what you think I should go w/.

1. http://www.clearleadinc.com/site/images/Wedding-Hairstyle2_img.jpg
2. http://lavazemarayesh.com/women/simpson/img/jessica-simpson-curly2.jpg
3. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j110/sarahsurface/2.jpg
4. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j110/sarahsurface/jessica-simpson-curly3.jpg
5. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j110/sarahsurface/large_image.jpg

I LOVE this headband idea (minus the flower) - even though my hair will be down
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Here is MY DRESS!!!
**Please excuse my weird face that I'm making. I was thinking, "What kind of face do you make when trying on dresses??** :confused3
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j110/sarahsurface/dress1.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j110/sarahsurface/dress2.jpg

Where are my sistas at????????????? Help me w/ the hair decision please.

[29apr00]

LOVE the dress!! The lines look good and it's very elegent looking!

Hair styles #1 and #5 are my faves. Have to say i'm not a fan of the headband though. Just not my thing. :guilty:

[baby_becky716]

I Love your dress!

[surface77]

LOVE the dress!! The lines look good and it's very elegent looking!

Hair styles #1 and #5 are my faves. Have to say i'm not a fan of the headband though. Just not my thing. :guilty:

I Love your dress!


Thank you, both!!!!

I love the dress too b/c I've always been a tomboy and athletic so the, really girly dresses (while they are beautiful) w/ the beading and sparkles just looked akward on me. I tried them on, but they just were not me. I am very happy w/ the dress I picked. I especially love that there is NO train! Again, beutiful on other girls, just not on me.

[Manda_Lizabeth]

I love your dress. So pretty. For hair choices I would do 3 or 5. I love the more natural curl look.

I love the idea of a DVD Save the Date. Where did you find the Disney font?

[surface77]

I love your dress. So pretty. For hair choices I would do 3 or 5. I love the more natural curl look.

I love the idea of a DVD Save the Date. Where did you find the Disney font?

Thank you!!!!

I got the Disney font from www.fonts101.com
I went ahead and did the search for you, so this link will go directly to all the Disney fonts they have. ;) http://www.fonts101.com/xt_search.asp?txtSearch=disney&vt=Search

[jacqu3lin3]

Your dress is so pretty and feminine. With your dress, I like hairstyle # 3 and 5 best.

By the way, you had mentioned something about peacock feathers in your centerpieces. We are having a peacock theme as well (I just love the color of peacock feathers). Although, I'm having such a hard time trying to figure out how to incorporate the feathers into my centerpieces. I've searched online for ideas, but haven't come across much.

[IndyBride]

Very pretty dress! I LOVE hair style 5. That is one that i have to show my hair lady so perhaps I'm biased! Good luck on your decisions.

[surface77]

Your dress is so pretty and feminine. With your dress, I like hairstyle # 3 and 5 best.

By the way, you had mentioned something about peacock feathers in your centerpieces. We are having a peacock theme as well (I just love the color of peacock feathers). Although, I'm having such a hard time trying to figure out how to incorporate the feathers into my centerpieces. I've searched online for ideas, but haven't come across much.

You are getting married a couple weeks after me!!!:woohoo: Disney is going to be like, "What's w/ the brides and peacock feathers lately??":rotfl2:

I wll post about this soon, I promise!!! Hopefully I have pictures somewhere to help explain what I am doing for centerpieces.

[keenercam]

Wow, Sarah! Everything looks fabulous! What an awesome idea for the save the dates! I LOVED your description of your Dad and the WDW train. LOL! Your story is so sweet and I am really looking forward to hearing more. Oh, and your furbabies are absolutely darling!
As for the ribbon headband -- I've never thought they were particularly bride-sy, but that ribbon band style would be gorgeous on you, especially considering the ribbon work on your gown. How beautiful!

[Goldeelox9]

Everything looks great! I am with you on the hair thing...My hair is so curly, everytime I ahve ever had it turn I look like a fuzz ball! LOL

[PrincessBelle23]

Hello! just found your link & i'm loving hearing about all your planning! :goodvibes

Soooo here is the big question EVERYONE we talk to ALWAYS asks...

"Why Disney?"

Does anyone else get this????

I want to reply and say, "WHY NOT?" It kills me how some people think it is childish that we are getting married at the happiest place on earth. But then I have to remind myself that they are ignorant and have not had the privelege of experiencing the one place on earth that can make dreams come true!

People who aren't Disney nuts just don't get it! I will (hopefully) be a Disney bride in a few years and I'm already trying to warm my parents up to the idea, and let's just say they're not overly thrilled. They don't really like the annual trips I take with my BF and I think they're hoping I grow out of my "phase" by the time I'm ready to get married. Oh well, at least there's plenty of support here on the Dis!

anyways... your dress looks gorgeous on you, and I really like hairstyle #2 - if you do go with the headband idea, that would look really nice with that hairstyle. Good luck choosing!

[LuluLovesDisney]

I love everything so far- your description of your dad is too cute!!

BMs, STDs - what romantic abbrevs, huh?

Your dress is gorgeous and looks perfect for you! Was it fitted already?

I like hair 2 and 4. Very cute.

[surface77]

Wow, Sarah! Everything looks fabulous! What an awesome idea for the save the dates! I LOVED your description of your Dad and the WDW train. LOL! Your story is so sweet and I am really looking forward to hearing more. Oh, and your furbabies are absolutely darling!
As for the ribbon headband -- I've never thought they were particularly bride-sy, but that ribbon band style would be gorgeous on you, especially considering the ribbon work on your gown. How beautiful!

Many Thanks!! I'm still up in the air about the headband...we'll see what my hairstylist here can do. I need to see it in my hair to decide.

Everything looks great! I am with you on the hair thing...My hair is so curly, everytime I ahve ever had it turn I look like a fuzz ball! LOL

If you ever need advice on what products to use on your hair to lessen the frizz, I would be happy to share w/ you what I use and a few steps I take that some might not do.

Hello! just found your link & i'm loving hearing about all your planning! :goodvibes

People who aren't Disney nuts just don't get it! I will (hopefully) be a Disney bride in a few years and I'm already trying to warm my parents up to the idea, and let's just say they're not overly thrilled. They don't really like the annual trips I take with my BF and I think they're hoping I grow out of my "phase" by the time I'm ready to get married. Oh well, at least there's plenty of support here on the Dis!

anyways... your dress looks gorgeous on you, and I really like hairstyle #2 - if you do go with the headband idea, that would look really nice with that hairstyle. Good luck choosing!

So glad you stopped and said hello! I'm sure there are many lurkers out there, so it is always nice when someone makes themselves known. Make sure to come on back now, ya hear? :rotfl: (sorry Paula Dean is on Food Network right now)

Yes, us disboard girls are very supportive. So never fear, if you ever need some extra support or encouragement we are there for you! Good luck w/ getting the "Debbie Downers" on board for your DW! :grouphug:

I love everything so far- your description of your dad is too cute!!

BMs, STDs - what romantic abbrevs, huh?

Your dress is gorgeous and looks perfect for you! Was it fitted already?

I like hair 2 and 4. Very cute.

Thanks! Yah, my Dad is awesome. I'm going to look and see if I can find a picture of him at Disney to show how he turns into a Big Kid the minute he is on the property. Thanks about my dress. I LOVE it! Actually, it has not been fitted. It was like it was meant to be b/c it is the perfect length on me. I'm 5'8" and thought there would be a little hemming to do, but turns out that none is needed. :yay:

[surface77]

So we got our engagement photos back last weekend and I would have posted them then, but I had a really busy week at work. :surfweb:

Here they are without further delay. We are really happy with how they came out. Not the typical "grip n grin" in a studio. :lmao:

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The last one is the one my Mom is using for the announcement in the paper. Frank and I decided to enlarge the first one b/c as you can see in my sigie we already has a bunch of "cheek to cheek" shots.

[Keira1387]

You pics came out great!! I think the first one is my favorite.

[shezfrombermuda]

I just found your PJ. I have to say I absolutely love Salami! That sounds funny :rotfl2: and your other dog as well. Your dress and ring are beautiful and your engagement pictures turned out very well. I am voting for hairstyle #1 and #5. Looking forward to hearing the rest of your plans!

[IndyBride]

Your engagement pics turned out fabulous!!!

[29apr00]

Wow great pics!! Woo hooo Go Colts!! :lmao:

[jennifaerie]

Ooh, Chuck Taylors... YEAH! That's just great.

I love it when people chuck (no pun intended) conventionality for a little fun (as you'll learn pretty quickly about me).

I really liked hairstyle number one. It's beautiful.

[keenercam]

Beautiful pix, Sarah!! You and Frank must have been so excited to see how wonderfully they turned out! Love your Mom's choice for the announcement. :cutie:

[DisneyFairy19]

Beautiful Pics

[surface77]

THANK YOU LADIES for all the compliments on my engagement pictures!!! You all are too sweet!!!!

[surface77]

Wow great pics!! Woo hooo Go Colts!! :lmao:

GO COLTS INDEED!!!! You like how I'm choking him while he's wearing his Pats jersey...:rotfl2:

I just found your PJ. I have to say I absolutely love Salami! That sounds funny :rotfl2: and your other dog as well. Your dress and ring are beautiful and your engagement pictures turned out very well. I am voting for hairstyle #1 and #5. Looking forward to hearing the rest of your plans!

Thank you...it's funny how we decided upon naming him Salami. I am a huge fan of Adam Sandler who had a Bull Dog named Meatball (meat passed away a few years ago) and then his finace got him a 2nd one as a wedding gift and they named it Matzha Ball. I LOVED the idea and since Frank is half Italian we decided to go w/ Salami over prosciutto for the obvious reasons. Sal for short ;)

[jacqu3lin3]

Aww..what cute engagement pics. The one where you have your DF in a headlock is my favorite!

[PrincessBelle23]

Yes, us disboard girls are very supportive. So never fear, if you ever need some extra support or encouragement we are there for you! Good luck w/ getting the "Debbie Downers" on board for your DW! :grouphug:

:goodvibes thanks! you're so sweet! I love the engagement photos! The one you're using for the paper is my fav, but i like the jersey ones too. Sry to say it but... I'm a Pats fan myself! :rolleyes1 I live just outside of Boston so I gotta support the home team!!

[pink_tink8i8]

I'm a little late tuning in on your pj but your ring is ABSOLUTELY beautiful. :lovestruc your engagement pics are great too! I have curly hair too and I haven't decided how I'm going to wear it either. I'm getting married next August so I have the heat and humidity to worry about causing frizz. lovely.

[surface77]

Okay ladies, I'm baaaaack. And where to begin???

This week I received an email from my WC telling me that we are at the 8 month mark and I need to turn in my Room Block details by the end of the week so that they can send me my contract.

WHAAAAATTTT!!!!!!!!!:eek: :scared1:

Room block details????!!!??? :eek: How should I know, we just sent out our Save the Dates and in them we told people to let us know by July 1.

So I emailed her back ASAP :moped: asking if I could over guesstimate the number of rooms and nights since we haven't heard back from too many people yet, and then closer to the date subtract rooms off the block once we have a better idea who all is coming.

THANK GOODNESS for my WC :worship: :worship: b/c she said she would word my contract allowing me to do as I requested. This may be what they typically do for all brides, but I'm just thankful I can do it.

So, my parents drove into Indy last night so we could make the room block....a moment I have been dreading :sad2: b/c the one topic that scares the bejesus out of my mom is the room block. Before you all start asking why? It is b/c she doesn't want to get stuck paying for extra rooms. Her ultimate fear is that she is going to have a ton of rooms on the room block that never get fulfilled and then she and my dad are stuck with the bill.

For some reason, she does not feel comfortable giving Disney an elaborate number of rooms to be blocked at 3 different resorts, even when I kept explaining that we will subtract off all the extra rooms once we find out where everyone is staying and for how long. :confused3

Regardless, it turned into a heated debate and we didn't get anything accomplished. We ended the evening by agreeing that mom and dad will call our WC today and go over everything w/ her. Hopefully she will put them both at ease! FINGERS CROSSED....

I will say this...Frank was amazing the whole time my parents and I were going back and forth, he was keeping the peace and as they were leaving he said just to email him and he would assist them w/ whatever they needed (all w/ a calming tone). I love that man o mine!!! :lovestruc

[lov2b@disney]

Dont stress about the room block- estimate what you might need and adjust it as you go! I had to add rooms to one hotel and in the end used only 2 of the 3 hotels. They just release the rooms that are unused back to the general public if you dont use them.

I think the only time you pay for rooms is if you dont meet the required number of rooms. I had to meet 25 room nights- ended up with 52!

It was the thing I stressed about most in the beginning and it ended up not being worth the stress!

[surface77]

Dont stress about the room block- estimate what you might need and adjust it as you go! I had to add rooms to one hotel and in the end used only 2 of the 3 hotels. They just release the rooms that are unused back to the general public if you dont use them.

I think the only time you pay for rooms is if you dont meet the required number of rooms. I had to meet 25 room nights- ended up with 52!

It was the thing I stressed about most in the beginning and it ended up not being worth the stress!

AMEN! You're preachin' to the choir, Sista! :rotfl2:

Seriously though, thanks for your insight and experience w/ the RB situation. I'm totally cool with it...maybe b/c I am not paying for the wedding. It's mom who is having a meltdown.

Can I have my mom call you???? :lmao: :lmao:

[surface77]

Here are a couple more ideas of what I would like to have at the wedding...

Instead of a Guest Book - which I would never look at again, We are going to have a "Wish Tree" and have everyone write down wishes for us and then hang them on the tree during the pre-reception while the bridal party is taking photos.

http://www.herecomestheguide.com/images/blog/WishTree3.jpg

I am looking into having a photo booth so that our guests can take fun pictures of themselves, leaving a copy for us and taking one with them as part of a wedding favor. Below is one of the photo booth pictures Frank and I took 5 years ago on a boardwalk in Mass.

http://retrothing.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/photobooth.jpg
http://a916.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/81/m_fbc1272f377f6f60d3f139dd4ecb331b.jpg

Then, after the wedding I will take the wishes and pic booth photos and make a collage out of them.

[jacqu3lin3]

The dreaded Room Block!!! We just sent our Room Block/Contract Info to our WC. Let me just say that the room block was the bane of our existence this week. At first, we tried to be nice and ask some of our guests where they were planning on staying. But, after not receiving to many responses (some of the responses that we did recieve were, "well we were planning on staying in a condo off property" :worried: ), we just decided to forgo that idea and just pick whatever we felt like picking.

BTW...I love the photobooth idea!! My DF and are in negotiations on whether to have one or not (if our budget allows for it).

[jennifaerie]

Oh, I absolutely *love* the tree idea!! Love, love, love it!

That's one of those things you wish you had thought up (like whenever I hear music lyrics I wish I had thought up first!). Just fantastic!

[surface77]

ROOM BLOCK UPDATE

I just spoke w/ my mom on the phone coming home from work and she spoke to our WC this morning. Turns out the WC said it was okay to turn in a "conservative" room block list this early in the game. Then as we proceed and time goes by we can always ADD more rooms to the block if necessary.

WHAT?!? :eek: Add more rooms later on?!?!?! :woohoo: WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!:cool1: :dance3: :banana:

THANK YOU DISNEY GOD!!!!! :worship:

My mom has now calmed down and I am back to being Stress-Free Sarah :hippie: . Wow! I feel like I just dodged a bullet! :duck:

Now I just need to turn in my list of who I know is coming and where they are staying along w/ the number of nights and I'm golden.

[camara381]

Hi there I just foynd your PJ read through it :surfweb: here at work!!! First let me say congrats!!!! I love the ring!!! The dress is stunning!!!! The engagement pictures came out great, you guys make a cute couple. The STD are great I wish we could see what is on the DVD ;) I love the wish tree, is disney going to set it up for you? I would love to see how that turns out. Thanks for posting the hairstyle pics I too have naturally curly hair and have such a hard time finding hair styles.

Look forward to reading about all your plans....:)

[surface77]

Alright Ladies, I have finally been able to upload my SAVE THE DATE video on Google video!!!!! :cool1: :banana: :dance3: :yay:

Here is the link:http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1139803265952213350&hl=en


Please keep in mind it is a little fuzzy due to the uploading and transferring.

ENJOY! popcorn::

[DecemberBride]

I looove the video! You guys look so happy! It's an awesome idea to send a video as a Save the Date, I love it. :love:

Can I just say that I love your hair! :rotfl: In some of the pics it's red and I think it's such good color on you! :thumbsup2

[linzwylie]

Love your DVD especially the kid pictures at the end. What a good idea to do a dvd.

Linz xxx :)

[surface77]

Oh, I absolutely *love* the tree idea!! Love, love, love it!

That's one of those things you wish you had thought up (like whenever I hear music lyrics I wish I had thought up first!). Just fantastic!

I can't take credit for the tree instead of the guest book idea. I think I found the idea on the the knot. But I too love it!!! ::yes::

Hi there I just foynd your PJ read through it :surfweb: here at work!!! First let me say congrats!!!! I love the ring!!! The dress is stunning!!!! The engagement pictures came out great, you guys make a cute couple. The STD are great I wish we could see what is on the DVD ;) I love the wish tree, is disney going to set it up for you? I would love to see how that turns out. Thanks for posting the hairstyle pics I too have naturally curly hair and have such a hard time finding hair styles.

Look forward to reading about all your plans....:)

Thank you so much for the nice compliments. You got your wish...:wizard: I uploaded the DVD.

I am not sure just yet how to get the tree up. That will be something we will probably go over during our planning session. But I will keep you posted. ;)

I looove the video! You guys look so happy! It's an awesome idea to send a video as a Save the Date, I love it. :love:

Can I just say that I love your hair! :rotfl: In some of the pics it's red and I think it's such good color on you! :thumbsup2

THANK YOU!!! :goodvibes

I hope red hair looks good on me since I'm naturally a red head. :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2: Thank you though!!! :goodvibes

Love your DVD especially the kid pictures at the end. What a good idea to do a dvd.

Linz xxx :)

Thank you so much!!! :hug: The kid pictures at the end are my favorite. I only wanted to put a couple in this video b/c we are going to have a "Through the Years" video at our Rehersal Dinner.

[DecemberBride]

I hope red hair looks good on me since I'm naturally a red head. :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2: Thank you though!!! :goodvibes


:rotfl: Silly me, well then I'm glad it looks good too!

[PrincessBelle23]

Good luck with the room block situation - I can understand the stress it causes your parents, but there's so much other stuff to be focusing on!

The photo booth & wish tree are both awesome ideas! I think that would be really great & like you said, you'll look at that more often and can make a nice book with the candids - much better than a regular guest book! :thumbsup2

You DVD is amazing!! The song was a perfect fit - a real tear-jerker too!

[IndyBride]

What a great video!!!!!!!!!!!! It was so beautiful! I bet your guests just loved it!

[29apr00]

That video is GREAT!! A really good idea!:thumbsup2

[surface77]

:rotfl: Silly me, well then I'm glad it looks good too!

No worries....how would you know that's my REAL hair color? So, many thanks again. I appreciate the compliment!!!!! :hug:

Good luck with the room block situation - I can understand the stress it causes your parents, but there's so much other stuff to be focusing on!

The photo booth & wish tree are both awesome ideas! I think that would be really great & like you said, you'll look at that more often and can make a nice book with the candids - much better than a regular guest book! :thumbsup2

You DVD is amazing!! The song was a perfect fit - a real tear-jerker too!

Thank you! Frank's Mom cries everytime she watches it, and others have said it makes them teary-eyed as well. I pulled out all the stops, b/c I'm trying to get people enticed on coming to the wedding...so I went straight for the heartstrings.

What a great video!!!!!!!!!!!! It was so beautiful! I bet your guests just loved it!

They did. Thank you so much and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

That video is GREAT!! A really good idea!:thumbsup2

Thank you!! :goodvibes

[shezfrombermuda]

Love your video! What a great idea for a save the date!

[surface77]

Love your video! What a great idea for a save the date!

Thank you!!!!!!!!

[surface77]

I'm so excited!!!! I turned in my Room Block this morning and my WC called me soon thereafter....everything is a go and we should be receiving our contract next Wednesday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:banana: :banana: :banana:

Wow, it is all starting to feel so real now.....

I need to go overdose on some disney brides trip reports that I haven't read yet....I'm pheening for some pictures :hyper:

[camara381]

I just got around to seeing you STD Video... LOVE IT!!!! so cute!!!

[surface77]

I just got around to seeing you STD Video... LOVE IT!!!! so cute!!!

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[surface77]

Sorry Ladies I know it has been a while since I've posted anything.

Well, we received out Agreement this past week and my parents came to town and had Frank and I sign it. We were able to have Disney draw up a seperate agreement for the RD, b/c Frank's mother and father are paying for it (tradition is such). This way it keeps things from getting sticky w/ the two sets of parents in the $$$ department. Not that either one would not pay for what they are responsible for, but it allows my Mom and Dad to keep their financials private, as well as Frank's parents.

So both sets of agreements have been signed by all parties and turned back in!!!!!!! Lets get this show on the road, folks......:car: Gosh, for so long I am feeling as though I am not doing anything to get ready for the wedding b/c everything kind of hinges on the Planning Session. I have been gathering all my ideas and images so that I can take them w/ me, but aside from that it just feels like there is more I should be doing that I'm not and it's driving me crazy.

Speaking of CRAZY. I HATE shopping for invitations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ugggggghhhh! They are so expensive and no one is going to care about them and what they look like as much as I do, so I'm tempted to get the plain classic square ones and call it a day. Seriously though, have any of you been to Michael's and done your invites that way??? I'm really interested in going that route but I am curious if it ends up costing less in the long run or not.

Thanks for your help in advance!!!!

[surface77]

Quick question...

Is the discount that the guests receive on park tickets only for Park Hopper passes and not for ONE DAY tickets? I am asking b/c we really want to purchase a one day ticket for our entire bridal party as their gifts, and utilize them by all of us going to the MK together the day before the wedding.

[DecemberBride]

Speaking of CRAZY. I HATE shopping for invitations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ugggggghhhh! They are so expensive and no one is going to care about them and what they look like as much as I do, so I'm tempted to get the plain classic square ones and call it a day. Seriously though, have any of you been to Michael's and done your invites that way??? I'm really interested in going that route but I am curious if it ends up costing less in the long run or not.

Thanks for your help in advance!!!!

I had a horrible time finding invites I like... I looked for months... I went to Michaels the other day and found some awesome DIY invites... if you're interested they are on the second to last or last page of my PJ. I love Michaels! They have great stuff! Oh, and BTW, my invites cost me llike $100 less than if I had bought them online through a company.

Good luck and I hope you find something you love! :love:

[DecemberBride]

Quick question...

Is the discount that the guests receive on park tickets only for Park Hopper passes and not for ONE DAY tickets? I am asking b/c we really want to purchase a one day ticket for our entire bridal party as their gifts, and utilize them by all of us going to the MK together the day before the wedding.

I know it's only if the park hopper option is added, but I'm not sure if you can still purchase a one-day park hopper and recieve the discount. I don't see why not, but you definitely have to have the park hopper option on there to get the $20 off. HTH.. ;)

[DisneyBrideToni]

I just read your entire PJ so I am all caught up!! I love your dress!! Its beautiful!!!! Your engagement pictures are great! You two are such a cute couple!!!

If you are still looking for invites. I actually went to Michaels and got mine. They are by Martha Stewart. I got 48 for 39.99. They are very easy and she also makes accessories to decorate them. I have them posted in my PJ if you want to take a look. She has other styles to choose from too!!

[DisneyBrideToni]

I just read your entire PJ so I am all caught up!! I love your dress!! Its beautiful!!!! Your engagement pictures are great! You two are such a cute couple!!!

If you are still looking for invites. I actually went to Michaels and got mine. They are by Martha Stewart. I got 48 for 39.99. They are very easy and she also makes accessories to decorate them. I have them posted in my PJ if you want to take a look. She has other styles to choose from too!!

[OceanGdss]

Awww! I just saw your STD video!!!! Thank u for posting that! helped me...ive been wondering where i'd get 20 childhood pics for our photo montage with STVS...I never thought to use all our Disney photos!! such a great idea!

As for invites...i never found anything i loved...so im making my own with cards & pockets! :thumbsup2

[Eac_5981]

Everything looks awesome!!
Your Std was such a great idea!

Have you got centerpieces yet?
I love looking at everyones centerpieces ;)

[WithDisneySpirit]

Let me apologize for somehow missing this great PJ!!!!! I just loved your DVD STD!!! :lovestruc I would have definitely picked a dress like that too - it was beautiful on you and makes the most of your pretty waistline :cutie: Dontcha' love that you get to marry someone who loves Disney like you do! :cloud9:

[surface77]

I had a horrible time finding invites I like... I looked for months... I went to Michaels the other day and found some awesome DIY invites... if you're interested they are on the second to last or last page of my PJ. I love Michaels! They have great stuff! Oh, and BTW, my invites cost me llike $100 less than if I had bought them online through a company.

Good luck and I hope you find something you love! :love:

I just read your entire PJ so I am all caught up!! I love your dress!! Its beautiful!!!! Your engagement pictures are great! You two are such a cute couple!!!

If you are still looking for invites. I actually went to Michaels and got mine. They are by Martha Stewart. I got 48 for 39.99. They are very easy and she also makes accessories to decorate them. I have them posted in my PJ if you want to take a look. She has other styles to choose from too!!

Thank you both so much! I went with my Mom to Michaels after reading your posts and I really fell in love with this one you can make
http://www.marthastewartcrafts.com/marthacrafts/projIvoryandGoldStamping0.jpg
My only worry is that since I'm doing it myself it might look as though I did them myself, and I would rather they look professional.


Awww! I just saw your STD video!!!! Thank u for posting that! helped me...ive been wondering where i'd get 20 childhood pics for our photo montage with STVS...I never thought to use all our Disney photos!! such a great idea!

As for invites...i never found anything i loved...so im making my own with cards & pockets! :thumbsup2

:hug: You are welcome!!! I'm glad I could have helped! :goodvibes
Now you will have to share w/ me your photo montage once it's done, so I can see how it turned out. :thumbsup2


Everything looks awesome!!
Your Std was such a great idea!

Have you got centerpieces yet?
I love looking at everyones centerpieces ;)

Thank you!!!!! Actually, I am now at a crossroads w/ my centerpieces. I just saw a picture of all white centerpieces and tables and I LOVED it. I will write about my dilema soon....

Let me apologize for somehow missing this great PJ!!!!! I just loved your DVD STD!!! :lovestruc I would have definitely picked a dress like that too - it was beautiful on you and makes the most of your pretty waistline :cutie: Dontcha' love that you get to marry someone who loves Disney like you do! :cloud9:

:woohoo: Girl, you just made my month w/ your nice comment on my waistline!! Thank you!!!! Yes, it is awesome that he loves Disney the same way, b/c if he didn't we wouldn't be able to get married there. :rotfl:

[surface77]

We got assigned our Wedding Planner this week!!!!!!!!!:cool1: Ken is who we got assigned to. Does anyone else have him???

I have to say this, even though I am excited to get a Wedding Planner, I REALLY LOVE my coordinator, Heidi!!! She has been so amazing and I hope that she will still be involved somehow.

[WithDisneySpirit]

:woohoo: Girl, you just made my month w/ your nice comment on my waistline!! Thank you!!!! Yes, it is awesome that he loves Disney the same way, b/c if he didn't we wouldn't be able to get married there. :rotfl:

I just call them as I see them :cutie: If you make the most of your curl that day, you might be able to have your hair fall just above where the back of your dress starts, that would be very beautiful. I, too, have natural curl and was too afraid to let someone else do it. I wanted to look normal. If someone else did my hair, I figured they would pull it straight and then put "synthetic" :rotfl2: curls in it, IYKWIM!! That, and I didn't want to have to wash out three pounds of hairspray; I never use the stuff...

[DecemberBride]

Sarah, I just wanted to let you know that I will post a pic of my invites... hopefully later this hope this eases your mind. You just have to put the time into it... which I 'm sure you know!

Congrats on getting Ken, I hear he's awesome!!!!!!

[surface77]

Sarah, I just wanted to let you know that I will post a pic of my invites... hopefully later this hope this eases your mind. You just have to put the time into it... which I 'm sure you know!

Congrats on getting Ken, I hear he's awesome!!!!!!

I can't wait to see how they came out! I saw the picture you posted on your PJ when you first bought them. Thank you for your help!!!!

[WDWRocksMySocks]

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v290/100/50/804717229/n804717229_488675_2172.jpg


I just started reading your PJ, and came across this pic. Ha, I love that you're a Colts fan and he's a Patriots fan...and you love him anyway. :lmao: I just love your expression in this one and the choke hold!

[tiggerrifficheidi]

Sarah,

Just like everyone else, I LOVE your STDs! That is such a great idea! Isn't it crazy that we have to convince people to go to our wedding at WDW, though?:confused3 They should be thanking us profusely! :worship: :rotfl2:

Oh well...at least we have fun!

[jeannielynn24]

Congrats! Yeah another Indiana bride!!

Jennifer



Just curious where about in Indiana are you girls from? I'm from Indiana too!

[surface77]

Just curious where about in Indiana are you girls from? I'm from Indiana too!

I live in Fishers. I moved here after moving back to Indiana from Boston. I grew up and went to High School in Marion, Summer School at Culver Military in Culver, IN and went to IU (Bloomington). I say all of these places in case you have any ties to them as well.

Where are you from and/or currently live?

[jeannielynn24]

I live south of you. Not sure if you've heard of Austin, Indiana it's about 30 North of Louisville. Congrats on your engagement, everything looks absolutely beautiful so far & love the STD DvD!

[beatlesblonde]

Man am I late in stumbling across your PJ, but I just had to say hello to a fellow Indy bride (I'm in Greenwood myself). I've loved reading your PJ and looking at your pics (love the headlock pic, Go Colts! :cheer2: ) I hope to see some of your wedding pics when you get back. Congrats!

[Scrapbook Stacy]

Man am I late in stumbling across your PJ, but I just had to say hello to a fellow Indy bride (I'm in Greenwood myself). I've loved reading your PJ and looking at your pics (love the headlock pic, Go Colts! :cheer2: ) I hope to see some of your wedding pics when you get back. Congrats!


Just came across this PJ myself and I live in Indianapolis!

Stacy