Lyndsey & Lee May 27th 09 ~ ** LINK TO OUR VIDEO**

[linzwylie]

Well, since we are almost at the year out mark and nearly ready to sign on the dotted line with Disney, I thought I would start my planning journal. :cool1:
All about us.........

My name is Lyndsey (31) and my Fiancé’s name is Lee (28) Yes he’s my toy boy :upsidedow . We live in Scotland in the U.K.

We met back February 1997 when we were both working in the local cinema part time whilst studying. It was love at first sight for me and I remember announcing to my friend (whilst on duty at the pick n mix counter) “I’m going to marry him and have his babies”. :rotfl:

Well one (on purposely) ‘arranged’ group trip to the bowling alley and a few drinks later, Lee fell into my arms and has never managed to escape. :rotfl2:

Here is a photo of us at a family wedding the summer after we met. Check out the hair :rotfl2:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/2008-05-20-1540-51-1.jpg

A Photo a few years later at another family wedding

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/2008-05-20-1535-27-1.jpg

And this is us now

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/HPIM2291-1-1-1.jpg

Not our usual attire - I have to add :rotfl2:

Engagement story....

Well there’s not really one

I fell pregnant soon after we met (not to be recommended) so it was kind of a mutual decision to get engaged and so there was no ‘proposal’. We went to the shops together and chose the ring which had to be ordered. A few weeks later and we were in the staff room at the cinema, Lee hands me a box and say’s “Oh here’s your ring”. (He still gets teased for this overly romantic proposal, but hey, in his defence he was only young)

Heres the ring

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/ring-1.jpg

It’s just a baby diamond because it was all he could afford at the time, but the fact that it has been on my finger for the past 11 years and the sentimental value that it has would outweigh the cost even if it was a million bucks. :cloud9:

Our life over the past 11 years...

Well in February 1998 our son Connor was born

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/HPIM1965-1.jpg
Obviously not what he looked like then :rotfl:

And in October 2001 our daughter Megan was born

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/HPIM2156-1.jpg
Oviously not what she looked like then :rotfl:

In 2004 Daisy arrived

then http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/Daisy300420044-1.jpg

now http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/DAISY036-1.jpg

Here is the most recent picture that I have of us – It was taken in the Scottish Highlands 2 weeks ago on a camping trip.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/HPIM3613-1-1.jpg

Why we chose Disney......we fell in love with all things ‘Florida’ back in 2005 when we had our first taste of a Disney vacation.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/HPIM0057-1.jpg
2005

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/HPIM0976-1.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/HPIM0985-1.jpg
2006

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/HPIM1921-2-1.jpg
2007

So there we have it a 5 minute run down of our lives together so far............

Linz xxx :bride:

[IndyBride]

All the pics are great! What a sweet looking pup you have! Can't wait to hear more of your details...

[camara381]

Congrats and Welcome to the boards!!!!! Your family is gorgeous. I can't wait to read about all your plans.

[orangetiggs]

Congrats from another uk bride,

Cant wait till you post more ideas.

[PrincessBride010103]

I fell pregnant soon after we met (not to be recommended)


I don't really recommend pregnancy at all. It's miserable :rotfl:

[epcot1982uk]

Welcome! There seems to be so many people from the UK on here at the moment! Loved all the old photographs!

[hope1826]

Welcome and congrats!!!

Your story is so sute. But for some reason, I can't see your pics.:sad1:

Nikki

[linzwylie]

All the pics are great! What a sweet looking pup you have! Can't wait to hear more of your details...

She was soooooo cute when we first got her - she could fit in the palm of our hand, now she half squashes you when she tries to sit on your knee :rotfl:

Congrats and Welcome to the boards!!!!! Your family is gorgeous. I can't wait to read about all your plans.

Thankyou :hug:

Congrats from another uk bride,

Cant wait till you post more ideas.

Will try and put up some initial plans over the next day or two

I don't really recommend pregnancy at all. It's miserable :rotfl:

Wait until he tries to get out, then you'll be wishing you were pregnant again :rotfl2:

Welcome! There seems to be so many people from the UK on here at the moment! Loved all the old photographs!

Yeh, there is quite a few U.K. people on here - its the best place to be to plan a disney wedding :)

Welcome and congrats!!!

Your story is so sute. But for some reason, I can't see your pics.:sad1:

Nikki

Oh, I wonder why you can't see them :confused3 I wonder if others are having the same problem :confused:

LINZ :bride:

[DisneyFairy19]

oh your story is beautiful.. cant wait to hear more:cool1:

[DecemberBride]

"Wait until he tries to get out, then you'll be wishing you were pregnant again :rotfl2:"


Ain't that the truth.... try twins! :lmao: Or actually... don't!

[IndyBride]

I don't really recommend pregnancy at all. It's miserable :rotfl:

Man! I'm not expecting to have kids for 4-5 years but... Amanda, you make it hard to resist!!! :rotfl2:

[dalepool]

You have such nice looking kids!!!!. Hope all your planning is easy, I will be following for sure :)

And Amanda Yes, being PG's is the pitts --- But so worth the prize at the end. (I got thru thinking millions of women have done this before me I can do it----I can do it:).

Patty

[29apr00]

Oh look at your puppy!! She's so cute!! (the kids too ;) ) I have a Daisy too, a Cocker Spaniel, yours looks like an English or Springer Spaniel maybe?? Our Daisy is white and buff.

Anyway, back to wedding topics! Congrats! can't wait to hear more about your plans!

Jennifer

[PrincessBride010103]

Wait until he tries to get out, then you'll be wishing you were pregnant again :rotfl2:

:scared1: :eek: I want him out but I don't want to feel him coming out....bring on the drugs!!

Man! I'm not expecting to have kids for 4-5 years but... Amanda, you make it hard to resist!!! :rotfl2:

I figured I did...it's the new thing...pregnant brides...Ashlee Simpson did it...she must have read my PJ...:lmao:


And Amanda Yes, being PG's is the pitts --- But so worth the prize at the end. (I got thru thinking millions of women have done this before me I can do it----I can do it:).

Patty

I have 12 weeks left! I can do it! :banana: (I hope)

Ok done hijacking pirate: do forgive me!

[surface77]

:grouphug: WELCOME!!!!

Love the pj! Too funny w/ the kids photos and the dog. I love how you said, "obviously not what he/she looked like." :rotfl:

[Cosi Bella]

Hey!!! You started a PJ! Your daughter is TOO friggen cute! I love that pic she is just adorable!! Can't wait to hear more plans! I promise I'll start my PJ soon. :)

[linzwylie]

Oh look at your puppy!! She's so cute!! (the kids too ;) ) I have a Daisy too, a Cocker Spaniel, yours looks like an English or Springer Spaniel maybe?? Our Daisy is white and buff.

Jennifer

Your right she is an English Springer Spaniel, wish she was still that small :rolleyes:




Ok done hijacking pirate: do forgive me!

Forgiven ;)

WELCOME!!!!

Love the pj!

Thankyou :hug:

Hey!!! You started a PJ!

I couldn't wait any longer, I just had to let it all out !:rotfl:

I promise I'll start my PJ soon. :)

I'll keep you to that :thumbsup2

LINZ XXX :bride:

[linzwylie]

Plans made so far....

We are hoping to have our wedding here http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/weddingpavilion-1-1.jpg

Disney's wedding pavilion
Because it is absolutely beautiful :love:


Our reception here http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/livingseas1-3.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/livingseas2-1.jpg

Living Seas, Epcot

And our dessert party here http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/uklower1-1.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/uklower2-1.jpg

U.K. Lower Terrace (because we're from the U.K. :thumbsup2 )

SHH its a secret - our guests know there is something after the reception, they just don't know what :rolleyes1

We are just waiting to sign on the dotted line.............................

That should be next week.

I spoke with my co-ordinator today and she said the we are looking fine for the dates, venues and times we have chosen:banana: Yippee

LINZ XXX :bride:

[29apr00]

Sounds beautiful!! I went to a DP in lower UK back a few years ago! It was a great viewing spot! :thumbsup2 Can't wait to hear more about your plans!!

jennifer

[29apr00]

Your right she is an English Springer Spaniel, wish she was still that small :rolleyes:




:lmao: That's why i have cockers! DH wanted an English, or a Brittnay one, but i like them to stay small.:thumbsup2

[padisneyfour]

Plans made so far....

We are hoping to have our wedding here http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/weddingpavilion-1-1.jpg

Disney's wedding pavilion
Because it is absolutely beautiful :love:


Our reception here http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/livingseas1-3.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/livingseas2-1.jpg

Living Seas, Epcot

And our dessert party here http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/uklower1-1.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/uklower2-1.jpg

U.K. Lower Terrace (because we're from the U.K. :thumbsup2 )

SHH its a secret - our guests know there is something after the reception, they just don't know what :rolleyes1

We are just waiting to sign on the dotted line.............................

That should be next week.

I spoke with my co-ordinator today and she said the we are looking fine for the dates, venues and times we have chosen:banana: Yippee

LINZ XXX :bride:

Your plans so far sound great looking forward to hearing more....:goodvibes

[Keira1387]

Just found your PJ! Your dogs and kids are adorable! Looks like you've made good choices on your locations! Can't wait to read more!

[lov2b@disney]

Congratulations! Your plans sound wonderful!

Beautiful family!:cutie:

[linzwylie]

Sounds beautiful!! I went to a DP in lower UK back a few years ago! It was a great viewing spot! :thumbsup2 Can't wait to hear more about your plans!!

jennifer

Yeh thats what I've heard, we had dinner one time at the rose and crown which is just next door and the view was fab

:lmao: That's why i have cockers! DH wanted an English, or a Brittnay one, but i like them to stay small.:thumbsup2


English springers are so energetic - you probably made a good choice getting the smaller one ;) less energy !

Your plans so far sound great looking forward to hearing more....:goodvibes

Thankyou, there will be more to follow soon.

Just found your PJ! Your dogs and kids are adorable! !

Thankyou so much, I think so too :love:

Congratulations! Your plans sound wonderful!

Beautiful family!:cutie:

See above comment :rotfl:

LINZ XXX :bride:

[29apr00]

Yeh thats what I've heard, we had dinner one time at the rose and crown which is just next door and the view was fab




LOVE the Rose and Crown!! Now i want some Banger's and Mash!! :lovestruc

[linzwylie]

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

:thumbsup2 good choice

LINZ XXX :bride:

[linzwylie]

Just asked my friend to be bridesmaid - well maid of honour :dance3:

She was sooooo excited that she ran up and down the hall shouting "ME?, YOU MEAN ME?, ME BE YOUR BRIDESMAID?"
then she hugged me really really tight and said "I'd love to!"

so my maid of honour or 'cheif bridesmaid as we call them here in the U.K. is Jan - We met 7 years ago when our sons were 3 years old, they were just starting nursery (playschool I think you call it in the states?)

Jan is great, she knows how to have a good time and can regularly be found at my house after a few glasses of wine singing full belt into the microphone :rotfl:

Ok time for some more detail...........

Wedding party

Bride - Lyndsey :bride:

Groom - Lee

Bestman - Scott - Lee's brother

Maid of Honour - Jan - My friend

Best boy (ringbearer 1) - Connor our son

Bridesmaid (ringbearer2) - Megan our daughter

Flowergirls x 2 - Rebecca and Emily - my cousins daughters.

Who will escort me down the Aisle? - My Mum of course - Carole


Megan and Connor will walk down the aisle together with a ring pillow each. Megan with her Dads ring and Connor with mine.

I love these but with a yellow ribbon

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/ringpillow-1.jpg

We wanted our flower girls to scatter flowers down the aisle - is this possible in the wedding pavilion?

I like how these are so simple yet pretty, I would swap the ribbon for yellow ribbon and yellow petals

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/flowergirlbaskets-1.jpg


LINZ xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

Photography booked :cool1:

We have just confirmed our date with Randy Chapman for our photography :thumbsup2

I think the decider was seeing lynn5700's pictures - they are just gorgeous and how I would like our wedding pictures to be. :lovestruc

We have also decided who to have for videography but I'm keeping that quiet until we have our date :rolleyes1 stupid I know but the company we want are the very best that I have ever seen and I don't want to scupper our chances of having them, because believe me, if you seen them you would want them at your wedding. ::yes::


Oh, I also purchased to day ................... wait for it ......................

.................................................. ...............

The folder that I will use for all my planning things and will take to Disney in 6 months for our planning session

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/folder-1.jpg

So thats all for now...........

Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

Wedding date confirmed by disney :cool1:

So we will become Mr & Mrs Blair on Wednesday 27th May 2009

I am soooooo happy I could burst :rotfl:

Even Lee was in a good mood first thing this morning :goodvibes - He's not normally his best with the thought of work to go to !! He said He's feeling really excited now because its booked, I think that its finally feeling real to him :lovestruc - He wants to be in my shoes - I've been fit to burst for 6 months now ::yes::

So heres the checklist so far...

Wedding - :thumbsup2
Photography :thumbsup2
Videography - waiting on contract being emailed tonight so almost
Villas - :thumbsup2
Flights - need to wait until 11 months out, so not long
Rev. - Sent Rev. Randall Miller an email last night so just waiting to hear back
Planning session to confirm menu/flowers/cake etc... :thumbsup2 In 6 months time

What else do I need to consider this far in advance? :confused3

Better start saving hard :eek:

Linz xxx :bride:

[Mumofthebride]

Congratulations on getting your date :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

It will fly by.

Kim

[29apr00]

Congratulations!! Can't wait to follow this one!

Jennifer

[jennifaerie]

You have a *beautiful* family! Congratulations!

[padisneyfour]

Congrats and have fun planning!:goodvibes

[linzwylie]

Congratulations on getting your date :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

It will fly by.

Kim

Thanks, it seems like last week that I was saying that its 18 months till we get married and now we are under the year mark !!!

Congratulations!! Can't wait to follow this one!

Jennifer

More to follow .....

You have a *beautiful* family! Congratulations!

Thankyou so much, I agree :goodvibes

Congrats and have fun planning!:goodvibes

I think i will, the planning is just about to step up a gear :cool1:


Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

Sorry I've not posted much recently, I've been snowed under with college work, but the final hand in date for work has passed and I've finished :cool1:

Lets jusy hope I passed :confused3

Well planning has been slow up until now, I think as of tomorrow things will move along fairly fast.

I am up early tomorrow to catch a train into Glasgow to go wedding dress shopping !! I can't wait, did anyone else feel a bit nervous going dress shopping for the first time? I just keep thinking 'what if I don't find the one? 'or what happens if they are all the one :rotfl:

I am going shopping with my mum Carole, my daughter Megan and my Maid of Honour Jan. When I told Megan yesterday that we were going dress shopping she almost exploded with excitement !!!, she literally shook she was so excited :goodvibes

So tomorrow its a girls day, we are getting the early train - it will take about an hour, then into dress shop 1 appointment at 10am, next we are going to lunch, then the next appointment is at 2.30pm so I think I will try to find the shop 'confetti' - a wedding suppliers e.g stationary etc... so as I can get some nice paper and stuff to start making invitations etc.. Then we will have a mooch about some other shops, stop for dinner then grab the 8pm train home.

Sounds like a plan :thumbsup2


Linz xxx :bride:

[Beep]

Hey Linz, how you doing? Hope you had a great time shopping today! What did you find that you liked?

Rev Miller might be a bit slow to come back to you as he will only take bookings at 7 months out. Well, that's what he told us a little while back so that might have changed.

Did you sort the room problem out?

[IndyBride]

Hope you're having fun trying on dresses!!!

[linzwylie]

Hi girls,

Well me and my girls headed out on the train today to Glasgow, we had a great time and I found my dress :cool1:

It is completely different from what I thought I would buy :confused3

I tried on loads of very simple and plain gowns that were quite poofy as this is what I have liked in pictures that I've seen. Anyway I narrowed it down to two, then the sales woman came into the dressingroom with another gown and said why don't you try this one, I scrunched up my nose because it was not the sort of thing I would have looked at and I didn't like it on the hanger. Anyway, I tried it on and it was THE ONE !!!

I couldn't believe it.

We went to another shop where I had an appointment and I only tried on 1 dress which was quite nice but very expensive.

A couple of hours later we went back to the first dress shop and I tried on my dress again, just to see if I still felt the same, and I did !!!

Here it is here - SORRY REMOVED SO LEE DOESNT SEE !!

I can post it for now because Lee is away to bed for the night, I will have to take it down tomorrow because he will sneek a peek - Lee I know what your like ::yes::

When I see it in the picture I kinda feel like I did when I seen it on the hanger - not what I would normally have chosen, but when I have it on and see it in the mirror I just know its the right one :lovestruc

It costs £699 which is cheap for a dress here but i seen it on bestbridalprices for $575 which is about the equivelant of £285 :faint: not much difference then !!!

If I pay to ship it over it will be another $120 but I'm not sure if I will need to pay customs on it?

Have any British brides done this and how did you find it?

Also if i ship it over I will need to find a good seamstress to make any adjustments, whereas the shop here charges £120 maximum for all alterations.

Don't know whether to buy it here or not? Its hassle over money ?? What do you think?

Anyway I'm off to bed to dream of my dress :cloud9:

Night Night

Linz xxx :bride:

[scottish/canadian]

Congrats on finding your dress. It's beautiful. Love the back...just like mine and was the best choice!

[PhilHarMaestro]

I love your dress! The side pleats (is that what you would call them?) are beautiful!!!
Can't wait for more!popcorn::

[jennifaerie]

Oh, it is just beautiful! I love the asymmetrical waist (scrunchy always flattering), and the little itty bitty pick-ups right underneath. Lovely!

[padisneyfour]

that is a very pretty dress. congrats on finding your dress.(that has a nice ring to it-your dress) best wishes with your plans:goodvibes

[29apr00]

I love it!! It's beautiful!

[Lynn5700]

Your dress is stunning!!!!!!!!!

[shezfrombermuda]

Beautiful dress! Definitely find out about paying customs/duty before you order the dress online. It might turn out better and less hassle if you buy the dress in Glasgow. I bought and paid the deposit on my dress in Florida and asked that I have it shipped to Canada. I have changed my mind after finding out the duty and taxes were going to be 34%!!

[linzwylie]

Hope you're having fun trying on dresses!!!

Thankyou !. I had great fun dressing up !!!

Hey Linz, how you doing? Hope you had a great time shopping today! What did you find that you liked?


Rev Miller might be a bit slow to come back to you as he will only take bookings at 7 months out. Well, that's what he told us a little while back so that might have changed.

Did you sort the room problem out?

Not sorted the room problem as yet, but did find the dress of my dreams :cool1: . Rev Miller told us the same thing so we will just need to hold out, definatly want him to marry us though !


Congrats on finding your dress. It's beautiful. Love the back...just like mine and was the best choice!

Yeh, it means that I can let it out a bit if need be for the at home reception :rotfl:

I love your dress! The side pleats (is that what you would call them?) are beautiful!!!
Can't wait for more!popcorn::

Yes, its what sets it apart from the other dresses that I tried on.

Oh, it is just beautiful! I love the asymmetrical waist (scrunchy always flattering), and the little itty bitty pick-ups right underneath. Lovely!

I like the fact that its just a little pick up, I didn't suit the dresss with the pick ups all over.

that is a very pretty dress. congrats on finding your dress.(that has a nice ring to it-your dress) best wishes with

your plans:goodvibes

Hmm, My dress ! - sounds great :thumbsup2

I love it!! It's beautiful!

Thankyou so much

Your dress is stunning!!!!!!!!!

Yes I think so too, thankyou :)

Beautiful dress! Definitely find out about paying customs/duty before you order the dress online. It might turn out better and less hassle if you buy the dress in Glasgow. I bought and paid the deposit on my dress in Florida and asked that I have it shipped to Canada. I have changed my mind after finding out the duty and taxes were going to be 34%!!

The other option that I have is to buy it when we are in Orlando in November and bring it home to have alterations done.

Or I suppose I caould buy it there in November, have measurements done and then leave it in the shop until May ?

Oh, I'm not sure

Can't believe customs was so expensive !!!

LINZ XXX :bride:

[IndyBride]

Beautiful dress!! So great detail with the embroidery! Can't wait to see pictures of you in it! It always looks better on a real bride than those models!

[Cosi Bella]

Aww I'm too late to see the pic of the dress!!! lol

It looks like we both had very sucessful dress shopping weekends!!! ;) Congrats on finding "the one"!! that is so exciting!

[linzwylie]

Aww I'm too late to see the pic of the dress!!! lol

It looks like we both had very sucessful dress shopping weekends!!! ;) Congrats on finding "the one"!! that is so exciting!

Sent you a PM :)

Linz xxx:bride:

[keenercam]

Congrats on finding THE ONE!!! I'd LOVE to see a picture! :goodvibes Would you be willing to PM me a link?

[linzwylie]

Congrats on finding THE ONE!!! I'd LOVE to see a picture! :goodvibes Would you be willing to PM me a link?

only because you have 7068 posts and therefor couldn't possibly be my husband to be trying to get a peek at what I'll be wearing.

PM on the way !

Linz xxx :bride:

[keenercam]

Okay, that totally cracks me up! I hadn't even realized how many posts I have. It makes me look like a total slacker, doesn't it? :lmao:

Thank you so much for sending me the link. What an absolutely gorgeous gown!!! :faint: Okay, I promise I won't say anything else. I know how I lived in fear that someone would post a pic of my gown in my PJ and Howard would happen upon it by chance. :eek:

[linzwylie]

Hi girls

Sorry I havn't updated in a while but its been quite quiet on the wedding front. However, I now have some more updates.

Firstly my dear Mummy told me she was buying my dress for me :hug: love you loads mum.

Secondly we have filled out all of the details that Kristi our co-ordinator required in her emails and now she has told us that she is working on our letter of agreement this week :yay:

Thirdly we have booked videography - these guys are amazing to say the least

Check these out: They take a few minutes to load up but they are totally worth the wait !

http://www.abijoe.com/

http://www.simplycinematic.com/index2.php?v=v1

I can not wait to see our wedding video :worship:

Oh and lastly I am in the process of emailing patricia lajeune and getting prices to book her for a trial in November and for the big day next May.

Linz xxx :bride:

[lurkyloo]

Oh my gosh! The page on your videographers' website that lists their packages has a huge picture of my wedding photographers, the Roots! :hyper:

How did you find these guys? Care to share their package prices? I really wish I'd known about them when I was looking for a videographer... :rolleyes1

[alissa2008]

Hey Linz!! I just caught up with your pj after you posted in mine -- I thought to myself... why don't I remember her? :confused3 BECAUSE I DIDN'T READ HER PJ, DUH! So, I'm all caught up now -- Love your family, jealous of your locale, and bummed I missed your dress piccies... :goodvibes

Keep up the good work!!

SUBSCRIBING!! popcorn::

[Cosi Bella]

Hi girls

Sorry I havn't updated in a while but its been quite quiet on the wedding front. However, I now have some more updates.

Firstly my dear Mummy told me she was buying my dress for me :hug: love you loads mum.

Secondly we have filled out all of the details that Kristi our co-ordinator required in her emails and now she has told us that she is working on our letter of agreement this week :yay:

Thirdly we have booked videography - these guys are amazing to say the least

Check these out: They take a few minutes to load up but they are totally worth the wait !

http://www.abijoe.com/

http://www.simplycinematic.com/index2.php?v=v1

I can not wait to see our wedding video :worship:

Oh and lastly I am in the process of emailing patricia lajeune and getting prices to book her for a trial in November and for the big day next May.

Linz xxx :bride:

yay! for mum buying your dress for you! My mom is helping me pay for mine since it is so pricey :headache:

Yay! for videographer!! that is an exciting step!!!

Also, I'm dying to know what the next step is for us!! I emailed my coordinator, but my email has been fishy lately with receiving emails, and I haven't heard back from her, but I asked her what the next step was, b/c I have no idea!! Do we get some kind of contract? Do we have to sign anything? I got that huge packet of info too, and am filling it out slowly, but should I be working on anything else? Guest list for the Save the dates? Room blocks???? I'm lost. :confused3 lol.

[linzwylie]

Oh my gosh! How did you find these guys? I really wish I'd known about them when I was looking for a videographer... :rolleyes1

They are great !! We found them via a google search which was for orlando videographers,

Hey Linz!! I just caught up with your pj after you posted in mine -- I thought to myself... why don't I remember her? :confused3 BECAUSE I DIDN'T READ HER PJ, DUH! So, I'm all caught up now -- Love your family, jealous of your locale, and bummed I missed your dress piccies... :goodvibes


Keep up the good work!!

SUBSCRIBING!! popcorn::

Hi

Glad you found my pj, Thanks for the nice comment about my family, I have to say I agree :rotfl:


yay! for mum buying your dress for you! My mom is helping me pay for mine since it is so pricey :headache:

Yay! for videographer!! that is an exciting step!!!

Also, I'm dying to know what the next step is for us!! I emailed my coordinator, but my email has been fishy lately with receiving emails, and I haven't heard back from her, but I asked her what the next step was, b/c I have no idea!! Do we get some kind of contract? Do we have to sign anything? I got that huge packet of info too, and am filling it out slowly, but should I be working on anything else? Guest list for the Save the dates? Room blocks???? I'm lost. :confused3 lol.

Yeh its a confusing time - so much to look at and send back whilst trying to fit in your normal life ;)

glad your mum is helping with the cost of your dress - mums are great :worship:

Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

Well where do I start :confused3

Alot has happened over the past 2 weeks..........Whilst being busy with normal life we have been trying to arrange this wedding, which is hard from the other side of the Atlantic !!!

Our co-ordinator Kristi Davis has been super and has even replied to emails from me whist she has been on vacation - all hail Kristi :worship: :rotfl2:

After choosing the dress of my dreams :cloud9: I had the drama of deciding where to buy it from ? The shop I found it it was selling it for £699 ($1399)
online from the USA it was $575 (£287)
but when I looked into shipping costs and then customs it wasn't going to be much difference in price.

I decided to make some appointments at Bridal shops in Edinburgh. So off we went again to try on dresses. Unfortunatly we could not find even 1 shop which stocked the dress :confused3 . We did however find a shop who was willing to order it in for us and because we were ordering it 'blind' (having never seen it in that shop) they would give us a 15% discount on it :banana: so the price would now be £599 ($1198) :cool1:

So to make 100% sure that the dress I was ordering was the dress that I had tried on in Glasgow, off we went on the train to Glasgow again !!

I tried the dress on again and i sneaked a look at the tag which said was a 'Stewart' dress style **** (removed incase lee decides to be clever !!!)

Now I knew for a fact the the dress I wanted was a Mori Lee gown but that the style numbers matched ! I think it was the stores way of trying to confuse you so that you could not buy it elsewhere - cheeky :mad:

Any whoo - now I knew that the dress was most definatley a Mori Lee style ****.

Whist we were at this store we also seen a beautiful flowergirl dress which would be devine on Megan -

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/28112.jpg

I can decide whether to have the dress brought up to just past the knee or to the ankle or to keep it long?

I decided to wait until the next week and our appointment for bridesmaid dresses to see if the shop in Edinburgh stocked Megs dress.

So The next week it was back to Emma Roy Bridal in Edinburgh to look at bridesmaid dresses and order my dress.

My mum, Megan (DD), Jan (MOH) and I met at the bridal shop. A few dresses later we had found the bridesmaid dresses :dance3:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/bridesmaiddress.jpg

Although it looks quite green in this picture it is actually buttercup yellow

Jan my MOH and Rebecca/Emily the 2 young flower girls (10 and 5) will be wearing this. The girls dresses will have straps addedd and I am trying to decide whether to have theirs brought up to just past their knee? Because it is chiffon it is quite floaty and I think would look better for their age rather than a long evening gown style - what do you think?

Also the silly headband thing will go I mean who would tie that around their bridesmaids heads :confused3 :rotfl: :rotfl:

I will use one of them to change the sash on Megans dress so that it matches the bridesmaids dress exactly.

Megan is wearing a different dress to the others so that she is a bit more special being my daughter and all I thought this would be nice for her.:hug:

So now that we had chosen all of the dresses it was time to order them - well Emma Roy Bridal did not stock them all but said they would order them in at the same time as ordering my dress and that we were to go in next week to be measured.

So last weekend we trundle off to Emma Roy again to be measured. OMG I am most definatley on a big time diet !!!!! I was not impressed with my measurements :sad2:

I ordered all of the dresses and the store owner who we had been dealing with all of the times we had been there (I thought she was just a store attendant :rolleyes1 ) said she would give me 15% discount on them all WOO HOO RESULT :cool1:

Whilst I was paying the deposit my mum was speaking to one of the store attendants and they realised that my mum worked with her sister (small world) anyway the store attendant gave my mum a card for 20% off any veil or headpiece !!!!


So there it is the enormous dress saga :rotfl:

Hello if your still reading hehe :rotfl2:

Linz xxx :bride:

[WithDisneySpirit]

Looks like you picked a real winner for videography :goodvibes :lovestruc

[linzwylie]

ok, so last night me and the kids picked Lee up from work, we then drove to a place called Orocco Pier to have a look at their function room. We are wanting to have an evening reception back at home after the wedding for people who couldn't make the trip this will be - Disco 7pm - 1am with a buffet at around 9pm.

Orocco pier is a hotel which overlooks the river forth just outside Edinburgh.

We got there a bit early so we grabbed a bag of chips (fries) from the chippie and sat looking over the water. We also met a very friendly seagull who helped us finish off our chips !!

When we had finished we went into the hotel and met a very excitable Irish woman called Claire who was going to show us around.

First of all she showed us the function room - it is gorgeous :lovestruc . The ceiling is covered in led lights which you can have twinkling or still and you can choose the colour they will be - very pretty indeed.

The table linens are white but they will let us put a black overlay on them and some votive candles.

One wall consists of a window and overlooks the river forth and the forth rail bridge which is lit up at night - especially for us claire told us :rotfl:
When you walk out the door beside this window it leads onto a balcony and there are steps leading down onto the beach which we have private access to !!- we had better keep an eye on certain guests, we don't want skinny dipping after they have had a few too many :lmao: :lmao:

The room also has a hard wooden floor and not a tacky carpet like some places we looked at.

Next Claire showed us the bedrooms. WOW they are lovely, the honeymoon suite had a telescope on the table at the window for you to see the view with !!

She also showed us some of the other bedrooms so that we could let our guests know what to expect. One of the rooms we walked into had just had the floor waxed !!! Claire didn't know this and her and my DD Megan almost went their length when they walked in. DS Connor however, walked in and then did the moonwalk back out - v. funny :lmao: Claire was almost wetting herself laughing !!

We then sat and had a coffee and went through the booking details with her. So we have decided to book for Fri 3rd July 2009 which will be 4 weeks after we return from Florida and should be enough time for me to make sure that I still fit into my dress :rotfl:

Here are some pictures of Orocco Pier.

with white twinkling lights
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/oroccopier1.jpg

With blue twinkling lights
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/oroccopier2.jpg

The full room
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/oroccopier3.jpg

the view from the window and the balcony.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/oroccopier5.jpg

Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

Today I recieve an email from our videographer saying how he caould not cash the cheque that we sent him. Turns out that the bank of America want to charge $40 for the privilage and that it may take anywhere between 2 - 8 weeks !! His bank also told him that they think my bank may also charge me. He said we was quite happy to absorb the $40 cost but he obviously does not know what my bank are going to charge. NIGHTMARE !!

I mean whats the point of having a cheque book ??????

Any other U.K. brides have problems with this?

I emailed him asking if he could give me his account number and sort code and that I could do a direct money transfer tonight, but he sent me back the details for wiring the money. He probably doesnt want to give me his details which is fair enough as we are total strangers to him.
I gave him another option of me giving him my card details and he could take the money this way as this is what Randy Chapman has done and there was no problems with this. He's not got back to me on this yet.

I then emailed Lejeune hair and makeup as I was also going to sent her a cheque. She is going to check with her bank today to see if there will be the same problems.

Why do things have to be surrounded with issues??? Is nothing ever easy :confused:

Moaning over........

Linz xxx :bride:

[WithDisneySpirit]

Sounds very frustrating and complicated, Linz!! Sorry you are having to deal with this!! :eek:

[disneygal922]

Sorry to hear about your banking problems! It stinks that banks charge so much for a service. Good Luck :wizard: and keep us updated!

[meryll83]

That's a pain - I hadn't thought about problems with payments coming up....

[dalepool]

Have you tried going to bank having your money traded for american and then asking your bank to send the check direct -- like a cashiers check?

I am sure european banks make payments to american banks everyday. Call the bank and ask how they can be of help. When I travel to I can use my credit card and the credit card company does the rate excahnge for me at no charge -- well used to be no charge.

The vendor may feel uncomfortable giving bank routeing information, again that is something your bank can ususally do for you -- they call and get information for the transfer so you never need to know his information. Hope this helps.

[IndyBride]

That sounds like a lot of extra work for you!! I'm sorry. I don't know why banks make such big deals about stuff like that. It's not like they actually do anything. It's all electronic numbers not real live money.

[orangetiggs]

Have you tried th fairfx card? we just got one to pay our wedding and its a really good rate and its free if you buy over £500 first time. its a mastercard as well so you can just give them the card details

[B2B-2008]

I made payments by wire transfer from a dollar savings account that I set up at my bank and by credit card. I was charged for the wire transfer I think it was about £20.

[lurkyloo]

Or what about using Paypal? You can use a credit card or your bank account.

[linzwylie]

Hi Girls, thanks for your suggestions :thumbsup2

I think I am going to get bankers drafts written and send those it seems the cheapest option.

Just a quick (stupid :rolleyes1 ) question - Who do you make the money order payable to when paying disney?

It says in the LOA, Disney Destinations, LLC, as recieving agent for Disney Fairytale Weddings.

So Do I make it payable to Disney Destinations OR Disney Destinations LLC ???

Told you it was a stupid question !!!!

What does LLC stand for anyway?

Thanks

Linz xxx :bride:

[keenercam]

We made our check payable to Disney Destinations LLC.

"LLC" means "Limited Liability Company", which is a particular form of business entity.

[linzwylie]

Hi girls,

Things have been fairly quiet on the wedding front now that the dresses have been ordered, the at home reception venue chosen, and finally the deposits sent away to vendors in Florida !!!!!

I Posted my Letter of agreement yesterday and wired the money through at the bank so now it is official :banana:

We are to be married on Wednesday 27th May 2009 at Disney's wedding pavilion with a reception to follow at Living seas and a DP at lower U.K. :cool1:
Photography will be done by Randy Chapman :thumbsup2
Videography by Simply Cinematic :thumbsup2
Hair and makeup by Le Jeune :thumbsup2

I have yet to decide on a venue for my welcome dinner - any suggestions ???

OMG let the butterflies in the tummy begin !!!!!!!!!!

Linz xxx :bride:

[Cosi Bella]

Hey Linz!!

OMG I love the at home reception site you booked, it is sooooo pretty!!! Great find! Its going to be a really great time! :flower3:

I love your BM's dresses too, lol they look a lot like mine! I love that side rouching(sp??) it is so flattering!

That is great that you already did your Letter of Agreement! I have to wait until September!! I'm bummed b/c I can't really do much wedding planning until then. But we're working on some stuff! I know what you mean about the butterflies, I can't wait for a few more months to go by b/c then a lot of planning is going to happen!!! :yay:

[disneygal922]

:goodvibes Glad to hear the money situation got sorted out! and YAY for signing your Letter of Agreement. How did you get to do that 10 months in advance? I thought for the wedding pavillion the soonest you could sign was 8 months?

[linzwylie]

Hey Linz!!

That is great that you already did your Letter of Agreement! I have to wait until September!! I'm bummed b/c I can't really do much wedding planning until then. But we're working on some stuff! I know what you mean about the butterflies, I can't wait for a few more months to go by b/c then a lot of planning is going to happen!!! :yay:

September will roll round fast, you wait and see! It only seems 5 minutes since I was 18months out and made that 1st call to Disney to enquire!

I can't wait to be assigned a planner and for the emails with the information about cakes etc.. to arrive :cool1:

:YAY for signing your Letter of Agreement. How did you get to do that 10 months in advance? I thought for the wedding pavillion the soonest you could sign was 8 months?

I think it because we are having our reception inpark at the living seas.

Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

Mini update.....................


Well, there was drama surrounding the bankers drafts that I sent, meaning they all got lost in the post for a week and a half :scared1:

Eventually though they reached their intended destination :woohoo:

I also purchased the ring pillows that Connor and Megan will walk down the aisle with...

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/ringpillows-1-1.jpg
They were in the sale for £5.50 each - bargain

I will post another pic once I customise them with yellow ribbon.

Lastly......... We were having a movie night last night with the kids and the phone rang, Connor ran to answer it, he came back, handed me the phone and said "Mum, theres some American dude on the phone for you" :rotfl: :rotfl:

It was Krisi Davis !!, calling to say that everything has now been recieved and confirmed and how do we fancy meeting with her in November to do a site visit !!!!!!!!! Do I ever !!

So we are meeting her at Franks and getting to see the wedding pavilion, living seas and lower u.k. :cool1:

She also said that our wedding planner should be contacting us by the end of next week and that we will be able to arrange our planning session and menu tasing with them.

3 Months till our planning session :scared1: woo hoo :cool1:

Linz xxx :bride:

[IndyBride]

How exciting to have the planning session scheduled!

[29apr00]

Woo hoo! Glad the money finally got there, and yeah for a planning session!!

[Pinkerbell1983]

Linz, I am having the exact same problem with sending money over. I paid Randy Chapman by sending my bank details, no problems, but I can't pay the officiant *** they only want a check and my bank are charging £50 to write one!!!! so annoying. I was just wondering what this bankers draft thing was?

Everything looks great by the way

[linzwylie]

How exciting to have the planning session scheduled!

I know - its getting exciting now !!


Woo hoo! Glad the money finally got there, and yeah for a planning session!!


Yeh, I'm so glad the money dramas are now over !


Linz, I am having the exact same problem with sending money over. I paid Randy Chapman by sending my bank details, no problems, but I can't pay the officiant *** they only want a check and my bank are charging £50 to write one!!!! so annoying. I was just wondering what this bankers draft thing was?

Everything looks great by the way

Hi Pinkerbell,

A bankers draft is basically a cheque written by the bank in the currency you need. It depends on which bank you use as to how much they charge but they are between £10 - £20 (better than £50 :) )

It takes a day or two for the drafts to be ready and they either send them to your house or you can pick them up at the bank.

Hope this helps :)

Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

Hi

Mini newsflash...............

I got the extra save the dates that they send you :cool1:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/HPIM3771-3-1-1.jpg

My mum and my aunt phoned within minutes of each other all excited because they got theirs through the post lol

Its not everyday they get a letter from Disneys Fairytale Weddings :rotfl:

Thats all folks ..............

Linz xxx :bride:

[Cosi Bella]

Linz thats awesome that you got your STD's... LOL and I mean Save the Dates!!! :) :)

I love the pillows, simple and elegant! They will look great with yellow ribbon.. but I'm quite partial to yellow ;)

Yay for getting assigned at planner soon, :banana: that's one phone call I'm really looking forward to getting! I'm just around the corner!

[WithDisneySpirit]

I remember how excited I was to get the Save the Dates...Yay!!!!! :goodvibes

[IndyBride]

That is so exciting!!! It gets the guests so excited doesn't it???

[Pinkerbell1983]

Yay for getting assigned at planner soon, :banana: that's one phone call I'm really looking forward to getting! I'm just around the corner!

Tell me about it! Those saves the dates are really nice, I can't wait til mine get posted. Do you have to sign the letter of agreement before STD's go out, create your room block etc?

[Cosi Bella]

Tell me about it! Those saves the dates are really nice, I can't wait til mine get posted. Do you have to sign the letter of agreement before STD's go out, create your room block etc?

Yes, you do need to create your room block, and then you can sign your letter of agreement, and then you get the STD's sent out! :) I;m working on my room block now so I can get it to my coordinator before the 8 month comes. I like to try and be on top of the ball. lol

[Pinkerbell1983]

Yes, you do need to create your room block, and then you can sign your letter of agreement, and then you get the STD's sent out! :) I;m working on my room block now so I can get it to my coordinator before the 8 month comes. I like to try and be on top of the ball. lol

I would like to do this too because I really can't wait, I'm sooooooo excited, but my coordinator just said we'll work on the room block in september :sad1:

I guess the coordinators work differently, and I'm just that impatient! :rotfl:

[DISNEY*lover]

Wow! So far everything looks great. I missed out on your dress pic... bummer. I'm sure it's stunning though. I totally wasn't going to do a videographer until I saw that website. I emailed them for prices. I'm totally subscribing to this PJ. ;)

[linzwylie]

Wow! So far everything looks great. I missed out on your dress pic... bummer. I'm sure it's stunning though. I totally wasn't going to do a videographer until I saw that website. I emailed them for prices. I'm totally subscribing to this PJ. ;)


I know, they are great aren't they :cool1: They are expensive but totally worth it !

The way I see it is that the day will wizz past and I want to be able to relive it and remember it forever.

thanks for subscribing, will be updating soon......

Linz xxx :bride:

[DISNEY*lover]

I know, they are great aren't they :cool1: They are expensive but totally worth it !

The way I see it is that the day will wizz past and I want to be able to relive it and remember it forever.

Linz xxx :bride:

Very true! They do do a very good job though. I understand why you kept them on the D/L until you have them book. Which package did you get?

[scarlet-la-belle]

Those ring pillows are just too cute! :cutie: and you'r save the dates are lovely, do you only get thoses with wishes weddings?

[meryll83]

Did I miss who you are using for videography?

Yey, for the STD's :lmao:

[linzwylie]

Very true! They do do a very good job though. I understand why you kept them on the D/L until you have them book. Which package did you get?


We are having the HD Package, basically the middle of the road package :goodvibes


Those ring pillows are just too cute! :cutie: and you'r save the dates are lovely, do you only get thoses with wishes weddings?

I'm not sure :confused3 but someone will come along soon with an answer I'm sure !


Did I miss who you are using for videography?

Yey, for the STD's :lmao:

Woo Hoo STD's :cool1:

It was posted on page 4

But heres another link http://www.simplycinematic.com/blog/?p=77 (press play and then pause it straight away to let it load, then take it back to the beginning before you play it again and it shouldn't be jumpy - you will understand when you do it !!!! LOL)

OR

www.abijoe.com/ (You need to let this one fully load before you watch it)

Same couple but different sneak peeks both are great !


Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

Hi Girls

I got a call the other night from Ken Weaver :cool1: he is to be our wedding planner :cool1:

I'm so happy because that is who I secretly wanted as our planner !!

We have also arranged our planning session and menu tasting. The menu tasting and site visit is with Kristi Davis at 9am and then our planning session is at 1pm wish they could have been the other way around - I don't know if we'll be up to eating much at 9am :headache: oh well I'll just not have to have any dinner the night before :rotfl:

The other thing is that Ken will be on holiday when we are doing our planning session so he has arranged for Meri to do it with us.

Getting excited now 10 1/2 weeks to go :yay:

Linz xxx :bride:

[DISNEY*lover]

Congrats on getting the wedding planned you hoped for! That's so exciting! ;)

[linzwylie]

Congrats on getting the wedding planned you hoped for! That's so exciting! ;)


Thankyou,

I couldn't believe it when he phoned me !!

Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

Ok, Lee was not tuned into the idea of having 'engagement photos' done - seeing as we did get engaged 11 years ago :rotfl:

but after working on him I have convinced Lee that it is a tremendous idea to have photos taken by Randy before the wedding so that we could use them for a guestbook,

now I have hit a dilemma.......

Where to have those photos taken?

I'd like to get some quick sneeky shots in front of the pavilion and some nice fun shots elsewhere.

Any ideas?

Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

Oh well, since no one had any ideas we have decided to go with the poly and the pavilion.

Linz xxx :bride:

[Cosi Bella]

Hi Girls

I got a call the other night from Ken Weaver :cool1: he is to be our wedding planner :cool1:

I'm so happy because that is who I secretly wanted as our planner !!

We have also arranged our planning session and menu tasting. The menu tasting and site visit is with Kristi Davis at 9am and then our planning session is at 1pm wish they could have been the other way around - I don't know if we'll be up to eating much at 9am :headache: oh well I'll just not have to have any dinner the night before :rotfl:

The other thing is that Ken will be on holiday when we are doing our planning session so he has arranged for Meri to do it with us.

Getting excited now 10 1/2 weeks to go :yay:

Linz xxx :bride:

Yay for getting your PLANNER! That is awesome! OMG I am not far behind you!!!
I have my menu tasting scheduled already, and we're doing that at 9 am too. HMMM I dont know how yummy chicken and steak will be that early, but I"m willing to see! :laughing:

Your planning session is getting so close! I can't wait to see how it all goes :upsidedow

I think you are going to LOVE getting pictures done at the poly. We almost did an engagement photoshoot with Randy but then decided not to, but we were going to do the Poly and BW. In and around the Poly there are so many great places to take photos!! They are going to be awesome :flower3:

[lurkyloo]

We did engagement pix at the Poly and at Wilderness Lodge because they were the most exotic looking locations. Here are two of my faves:

Poly
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Engagement%20pix/111_0432.jpg

Wilderness Lodge
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Engagement%20pix/066_0261_1.jpg

[camara381]

Carrie I love your Pictures!!!!

He had our engagement shoot recently, we decided on the Poly and the Grand Floridian. Really anywhere you choose you can't go wrong. Disney ha such beautiful grounds.

[linzwylie]

Yay for getting your PLANNER! That is awesome! OMG I am not far behind you!!!
I have my menu tasting scheduled already, and we're doing that at 9 am too. HMMM I dont know how yummy chicken and steak will be that early, but I"m willing to see! :laughing:

Your planning session is getting so close! I can't wait to see how it all goes :upsidedow

I think you are going to LOVE getting pictures done at the poly. They are going to be awesome :flower3:

I think the photo location choice will be a good one, Ive looked at other peoples photos that they had here and the scenery is really nice.
Bummer about the 9am tasting eh, think it might make me a bit :sick: because I don't normally eat first thing.

We did engagement pix at the Poly and at Wilderness Lodge because they were the most exotic looking locations. Here are two of my faves:

Poly
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Engagement%20pix/111_0432.jpg



Thanks for that lurky, the backdrop is very tropical, absolutely stunning photo


Really anywhere you choose you can't go wrong. Disney has such beautiful grounds.

I hope so ;)

Linz xxx :bride:

[pixie08]

We had so much fun doing our e-pics at the Ploy. There are so many great pic opportunities...the beach, the bridge,the dock, close to the wp!

[linzwylie]

Its been a while since I've done any updates because nothing much seems to have happened, so for just now I thought I would post pictures of the villas we will be staying in.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/villas.jpg

We are renting both of them. They are on the Windsor Hills estate which isn't too far from Disney :banana:

The night before the wedding I will switch villas into the one next door and stay with my mum.
On the wedding morning all the girls will come through to our villa and all the guys will go through to Lee's villa.

heres our master suite and bathroom

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/masterroom.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/masterensuite.jpg

I've also got some ideas for flowers and will post them soon

Linz xxx :bride:

[keenercam]

Wow! Your villas look wonderful and luxurious! :thumbsup2

[Pinkerbell1983]

We're staying in villa's too, but we are at Highlands Reserve, its near Windsor Hill's I think because I'm sure we've driven past before. Are you getting ready at your villa then? How are you getting to the WP? I'm just curious because I'm gonna be getting ready in our villa, and then heading to the WP.

[linzwylie]

Wow! Your villas look wonderful and luxurious! :thumbsup2

Yeh they are fabulous !

We're staying in villa's too, but we are at Highlands Reserve, its near Windsor Hill's I think because I'm sure we've driven past before. Are you getting ready at your villa then? How are you getting to the WP? I'm just curious because I'm gonna be getting ready in our villa, and then heading to the WP.

We are thinking of getting ready in the villa, but will need to ask Disney if any transport we book will be allowed to drop us off at the pavilion.

Linz xxx

[Pinkerbell1983]

I have my PS this week so I will ask and then let you know :thumbsup2

[linzwylie]

Update...................

Well it is only 10 days until we leave for our planning trip and I'm starting to get a bit excited. The only thing that is stopping me from getting totally excited is that our children are not coming with us :sad2:

We made the decision to come alone for a couple of reasons....

1) At least half of this trip will be taken up with meetings and planning for the wedding for which the kids would have been bored.

2) The kids would never of got a week away from school when we are already scheduled to have them out of school for 3 weeks in May for the wedding.

This does not stop me from feeling bad :sad2: I have a total guilty parent feeling.

Its like saying to them "we're going to Disney na na na na na !"

The thing is thought the kids dont actually seem that bothered because they are getting to stay at their Nana's for a week !

Oh well, its booked, we're going, so I had better start looking forward to it ! Anyway who says we don't deserve a 'pre-wedding honeymoon' ;)

For the past few weeks now I have been glued to google images searching for inspiration pictures - here are a few of them that I still have to slot into my planning folder

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/DSC00536-1.jpg

Heres some colour samples we got from the local paint store for ideas of different shades we could use.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/DSC00538-1.jpg

The material in the picture is a sash in our bridesmaids colour that I borrowed from the bridal store where we got our bridesmaids dresses from. It is buttercup yellow and chiffon.

You can see the colour better in this picture as it is against a white cushion.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/DSC00539-1.jpg


I have more pictures to show you but photobucket is running realllllllllllllllllllly sloooooooooooooooooow just now !!

Will post more tomorrow.

Here's one last pic...

Lee fooling around whilst we were choosing our menu to taste at our PS and our song choices . (he'll kill me if he sees this :rotfl: )
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/DSC00467-1.jpg

LOL

Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

I have my PS this week so I will ask and then let you know :thumbsup2

Oh me too me too I'm next week!!!! good luck with yours !

Linz xxx

[bridetobe789]

Lyndsey- I have no idea why I haven't read your pj before!! Your family is too cute!!

Great ideas with the baskets/pillow/etc!!
How exciting to be leaving soon for the ps!! Make sure you take lots of pics!

[linzwylie]

Lyndsey- I have no idea why I haven't read your pj before!! Your family is too cute!!

Great ideas with the baskets/pillow/etc!!
How exciting to be leaving soon for the ps!! Make sure you take lots of pics!

Aww Thanks,

Dont worry, photograph is my middle name :rotfl:

Linz xxx :bride:

[Pinkerbell1983]

Hi Lyndsey
I checked and the limo will pick up from off site villa's. Our planner estimated about 45 minuntes to get from them to the GF. Have a great PS, I only had a phone one and it was awesome so I'm sure you'll have a great time! :thumbsup2

[linzwylie]

Hi Lyndsey
I checked and the limo will pick up from off site villa's. Our planner estimated about 45 minuntes to get from them to the GF. Have a great PS, I only had a phone one and it was awesome so I'm sure you'll have a great time! :thumbsup2

Thats great news, I honestly didn't think they would. I wonder if the vintage car would also come off site? Will need to ask next week.

Thanks

Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

ITS ONLY 3 DAYS TILL WE LEAVE FOR DISNEY !!!!!!!! :cool1:

We have appointments with...............

Le Jeune cosmetics for hair and makeup trial
Randy Chapman for engagement pictures
Kristi Davis for a menu tasting and site visit
Meri Williams (Ken Weaver our planner is on holiday) for a planning session
Rev. Miller to see if we would like him to officiate

Looks like a packed week :goodvibes

Away to pack my case ....................:banana:

Linz xxx :bride:

[Pinkerbell1983]

You're sooo lucky, I bet you have a great time. Meri was really nice when I spike to her on the phone!

[bridetobe789]

How exciting!! Can't wait to read the tr and see pics!!

[DISNEY*lover]

How exciting!! Be sure to post pics and do a TR! Good luck too! :dance3:

[BaBeeCee14]

You will love Patricia and Randy! I had a great time working with both of them. Also Meri was my WP.

Have a great time on your trip!

[linzwylie]

You're sooo lucky, I bet you have a great time. Meri was really nice when I spike to her on the phone!

Thanks, Ive read some good reports about meri on here, can't wait to meet her.

How exciting!! Can't wait to read the tr and see pics!!

Will definatly start on these soon after we get home !

How exciting!! Be sure to post pics and do a TR! Good luck too! :dance3:

Thanks!,

You will love Patricia and Randy! I had a great time working with both of them. Also Meri was my WP.

Have a great time on your trip!

Thankyou, Really excited to actually meet them rather than just talking via email!

Linz xxx:bride:

[disneygal922]

Have a wonderful time! Safe travels! :goodvibes

[linzwylie]

Well I am presently sitting on the dis whilst I actually should be packing ;)

Im getting excited for our trip now.

Yesterday my mum and I both took the day off work. I dropped the kids at school and then we spent the rest of the day Christmas shopping. So now I have a master bathroom full of pressies !!! Its the only place I could think to hide them ! - the kids are always in and out of the garage getting their bikes etc... and our attic is tiny. Anyway the kids are at school now so I can go and phone Santa to come and pick them up !!

So now that I am a truly organised person :rotfl: I should really get by behind away from the computer and start packing a suitcase.

Dollars have been ordered and we pick them up at the airport and my planning folder is looking good !

So tomorrow its an early start to get to Edinburgh airport for 5.30am with a flight to London Gatwick. Then our flight from there is at 11.15am which means we should arrive in Sunny Florida about 3.30pm :banana:

Which will give us time to find pop century, grab a bite to eat and zoom to the poly beach to watch the fireworks from magic kingdom !!!!

Will update when we return with a TR and lots of piccies :cool1:

See ya reeeeeaaaaaaal soooooooooooon !!!!!!!!!!!

Linz xxx :bride:

[orangetiggs]

enjoy, we loved our planning session trip

[linzwylie]

enjoy, we loved our planning session trip

Thanks Sarah

Well technically we dont go today but it is within 12 hours that we leave so Goodbye :cool1: :cool1:

Don't think there is much chance that I will be able to post now until we return, our flight is early so I'm away to bed because we are up
at 4.30am :scared1:

Bye :goodvibes

Linz xxx :bride:

[Pinkerbell1983]

:cool1: Have a great time!

[camara381]

Have a safe trip, can't wait to hear all about it when you return!!!!!!!

[Keira1387]

Have fun!!!

[jackieleanne]

Have a safe trip, lots of fun and happy planning. :)

[EnchantedKat]

So glad that I am not the only European dreamer to plan a DFTW that I need to let you a message:p

ENJOY your stay there! I am so excited for you guys...the adventure truly begins

[linzwylie]

Hi Girls

Well we are back and we had a fabulous time.

Everything is planned now for the wedding and all we need to do now is sit down and wait for the BEO :scared1:

Anyway, I will start a planning trip report soon but for now, my photos from Randy Chapman are up on his site.

I can not reccommend this guy more! Honestly we had a fab time, he put us at ease, we had fun and I think the photos are amazing.

Hope you like...............

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orderpage.aspx?pi=0CQ700IV010000&po=0

Linz xxx :bride:

[WithDisneySpirit]

Your engagement pics with Randy are wonderful. Y'all are so cute together :goodvibes I looked at over a hundred so I know!! :lovestruc

[BaBeeCee14]

Lyndsey - Loved your engagement pictures! Randy is the best!

[Keira1387]

Your E-pics look amazing! Randy is wonderful!!

[keenercam]

Linz -- Your engagement pictures are absolutely beautiful!! WOW! How will you choose? Do you have any favorites?

[bridetobe789]

Glad you guys had a good trip!! Can't wait to see pics... Your E-pics look great and your hair looks very pretty!!

[Pinkerbell1983]

Hi Linz

Welcome back!

Your pics are absolutely gorgeous! I'm so glad I have Randy booked too! You look really different than you do in your sig pic.

I got my floral BEO back, but I'm too waiting for the dreaded big one! :scared1:

[linzwylie]

Your engagement pics with Randy are wonderful. Y'all are so cute together :goodvibes I looked at over a hundred so I know!! :lovestruc

Thanks, He took more than I expected and we are really happy with them.

Lyndsey - Loved your engagement pictures! Randy is the best!

I've had a look at your pictures on his site, it looks like you had a great time !!

Your E-pics look amazing! Randy is wonderful!!
Thankyou, I agree that Randy is fab !

Linz -- Your engagement pictures are absolutely beautiful!! WOW! How will you choose? Do you have any favorites?

I think we will be struggling to choose lol my fav so far are the ones with me on Lee's back and in front of the waterfall.

Glad you guys had a good trip!! Can't wait to see pics... Your E-pics look great and your hair looks very pretty!!

Thanks, Patricia did a wonderful job of my hair for the trial and then curled it all so lee wouldn't see what I'm having for the wedding. The only problem was the wind, there are a few pics with my hair all over my face !!

Hi Linz

Welcome back!

Your pics are absolutely gorgeous! I'm so glad I have Randy booked too! You look really different than you do in your sig pic.

:

Thanks, you are not the first person to say that !! hope thats in a good way ;) lol


I will start my TR soon, I just have to finish an essay that I need to hand in to uni on monday :eek:

Linz xxx :bride:

[Pinkerbell1983]

Yes it was meant in a good way, not that you don't look nice on your sig pic though :)

What re you studying at uni?

[linzwylie]

Yes it was meant in a good way, not that you don't look nice on your sig pic though :)

What re you studying at uni?


A degree in childhood practice. Then onto a post grad in primary teaching.

I've worked in childcare forever but now that my own kids are getting bigger I though it was time to get my own life on track. Ive always wanted to teach :goodvibes

Linz xxx :bride:

[orangetiggs]

linz, wheres this trip report!!!!!!!!!

Looking forward to hearing all about it

[Pinkerbell1983]

linz, wheres this trip report!!!!!!!!!

Looking forward to hearing all about it

Ditto

[linzwylie]

linz, wheres this trip report!!!!!!!!!

Looking forward to hearing all about it

Ditto

Very sorry about the delay, life has just got in the way, you know how it is ;)

Anyway............................

[linzwylie]

WEDNESDAY NOV 19TH 2008

With the alarm set for stupid o'clock (4am) I was of course (being very excited) wide awake by 3am :upsidedow

Everything was organised, showers had been taken the night before, we had taken the kids, the hamsters and the dog to their Nana's for the week and the house was tidy (for any burglers :rotfl: ).

We loaded the car with the cases http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip023-1.jpg

and set of for Edinburgh airprt at 5am

We parked in the longstay carpark jumped on the shuttle bus and arrived at the airport 2 seconds later :confused3 whats the point in shuttle buses, we would have been quicker walking !!

We had already checked in online so we dropped our cases and headed off in search for coffee.

The flight was on time and it was a smooth 1 hour flight to London Gatwick.

We basically sat down, buckled up, took off, had breakfast, then landed. Wish the next flight would have been so quick :rolleyes:

Once off the flight we collected our cases and made our way from the North to the South terminal. Checked in with Virgin and dropped our cases and went through security.

Just our luck a 1 and a 1/2 hour delay :mad:

Oh well more time to shop I suppose :woohoo:

We mooched round the shops and I bought new sunglasses and earrings, I also tried virtually every perfume in the shop and walked out in a waft of green smoke :rotfl:

With still loads of time before the flight we grabbed another bite to eat and checked magic hours on the pay as you go internet stations whilst continually checking the overhead screens to see when our flight would begin boarding.
Well what do you know - Our flight goes from delayed to gate closing in the blink of an eye !!! Well people grabbed their cases, kids were sent flying and everyone made a mad dash down to the departure gate to find a HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE line. Bloomin stupid airport staff, obviously thought it would be funny to see everyone panic :mad: (well it was a bit :laughing: )

Finally we get onto the plane and find our seats. Lee grabs the window seat and I am stuck in the middle next to some bloke. Well, there was a smell which at first I though was the toilets but turns out it is the guy sitting next to me who proceeded to fart for 9 hours :sick: I was ill and practically sat on Lee's knee for the entire journey.

With my jumper round my nose the following 9 hours went like this.......

check skymap
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip024.jpg
Yip still in London

Watch Tropic Thunder - RUBBISH both Lee and I fell asleep half way through !

Check skymap
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip026.jpg
Not there yet :headache:

Eat lunch, me - beef cobbler. Lee - spinach pasta (quite nice for airplane food!)

Me - watch sex and the city movie - fabby
Lee - watch Darknight - fabby

another 40winks

check skymap
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip027.jpg
Not there yet :headache:

Snack - sandwich, coffee, flapjack.

Me - watch Meet Dave - v. funny, must buy for kids
Lee - watch Hulk - good

Check skymap
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip001.jpg
Nearly there :yay:
crane over Lee to look out window
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip030.jpg

Check skymap
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip002.jpg
Woo Hoo were here :cool1:

Quickly freshen up in toilets

buckle up

crane over Lee to watch decent
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip003.jpg

Finally we landed got through security quickly (why are these guys so miserable ?) grabbed our cases and went in search of our hire car..............................................

Linz xxx :bride:

[polynesianbride]

Just found your PJ and can't wait to hear more about your planning session! Congrats! Everything looks great! Do you mind PMing me the prices of the videography packages? Their work looks amazing but I have a feeling they're out of my price range and don't want to waste their time requesting a bunch of info if it's not an option for me! Thanks!

[bridetobe789]

I'm excited you finally started a TR!!!! I hate to hear about the whole 9 hour stink fest! :mad: :sick: :mad: !! Sounds like a terribly long ride! I thought it was bad enough being in the middle alone for a 1 1/2 flight..!! Can't wait to see more pics.!

[Pinkerbell1983]

Yeah you started your TR!!!! :yay:

Can't wait to see more pics! What did you decide to do about switching to escape in the end?

[linzwylie]

Just found your PJ and can't wait to hear more about your planning session! Congrats! Everything looks great! Do you mind PMing me the prices of the videography packages? Their work looks amazing but I have a feeling they're out of my price range and don't want to waste their time requesting a bunch of info if it's not an option for me! Thanks!

Sent you a pm. Simply Cinematic are great and very talented.

I'm excited you finally started a TR!!!! I hate to hear about the whole 9 hour stink fest! :mad: :sick: :mad: !! Sounds like a terribly long ride! I thought it was bad enough being in the middle alone for a 1 1/2 flight..!! Can't wait to see more pics.!

Yeh, pretty disgusting :sick:

Yeah you started your TR!!!! :yay:

Can't wait to see more pics! What did you decide to do about switching to escape in the end?

I think we are going to try and stay with wishes, we have sent Ken Weaver a couple of emails but he hasn't replied yet ? Just left a message on his machine, so hopefully he will get in touch soon and we can discuss our options.

Will update in the next day os so, promise :upsidedow

Linz xxx :bride:

[MegKate]

Linz, I love the TR! I was literally :lmao: but I have to say I feel horrible about the farty guy. I would have been sick!!

[camara381]

Yay you started your TR!!! Love it can't wait for the next installment.

[linzwylie]

Linz, I love the TR! I was literally :lmao: but I have to say I feel horrible about the farty guy. I would have been sick!!

Thanks, to be honest, I don't know how I wasn't sick !!!

Yay you started your TR!!! Love it can't wait for the next installment.


Next installment up in around 30 mins..................

Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

Ok, so once we collected the little rust bucket of a car (I refused to let Lee hire the convertable by telling him that we could not possibly afford it since we have a fabulous wedding to pay for!) set up the sat nav and headed in the direction of Pop Century.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip007.jpg
were at Disney Yippee :banana:

Once at pop we stopped on route to the room for a photo ...

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip015.jpg
Doesn't Lee look excited :rotfl:

We dropped off our cases in the room, grabbed the biggest pizza in the world and a refillable mug from the food court and headed off in search for the Polynesian hotel.

Once at the poly we grabbed one of those tent sunbed thingies and settled down to munch our way through pizza whilst watching wishes

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip019.jpg

After wishes we had a look around the poly grounds to see where we would be having our pictures taken the following day. The walkways are beautiful at night as they are lit my gas lamps

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip021.jpg

Me getting in practice for Randy Chapman :rotfl:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip022.jpg

We then headed back to Pop Century and were so tired that we were in bed by 10pm !

Linz xxx :bride:

[Rebclay]

Can't wait to read more... don't keep us waiting too long. :)

[linzwylie]

Can't wait to read more... don't keep us waiting too long. :)


More coming right now........................

Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

Thursday 20th November 2008 - Hair and make up with Patricia LeJuene/ photos with Randy Chapman

Because my body clock was still set to UK time, I was wide awake by 5am :rolleyes:

I took a shower and then sorted through the bags and unpacked some things into the drawers. I also put the video camera and camera on to charge.

Lee was sleeping throughout this and by 6.30am I was first in line for coffee at the food court.

Back in the room for 6.45am, I woke Lee up and watched some TV whilst he had a shower. Once we were both ready we went out to IHOP or (the eye hopper as my daughter calls it :rotfl: ) One huge breakfast and many many coffee's later we head back to the room to wait for Patricia LeJuene to arrive.
While we were waiting I got Lee to take some before photos...

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip038.jpghttp://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip034.jpg

Patricia arrived Patricia and I immediatly looked at some pictures that I had brought along and discussed what I liked and did not like then she got started...Lee took one photo
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip011.jpg
and then was kicked out the room !!

Now let me tell you that Patricia is one of the nicest people I have met, We talked non stop about the area, where we live, her relocating to Orlando, our kids ....you get the picture.
She did an amazing job...

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip043.jpg
a girl need her false lashes :rotfl:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip037-1.jpghttp://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip042-1.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip044-1.jpghttp://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip012.jpg

In between my eyebrows looks a little shiney but I think that was because I had plastered loads of moisturiser on the night before and that morning because flying really dries my skin out - note to self: do not do this in May :rotfl:

I liked my hair at the time but now I am a bit worried incase those side curls straighten out on the day :scared: and I think I have changed my mind about the back, I mean I want to wear my veil all day (even at the dessert party) so I may go for something much tighter so that it doesnt make my veil stick out too much ? Also I think that I want my veil higher up so that it frames my head rather than just hanging at the back.

Patricia then asked what I was wearing for my photos, I showed her and she asked if I wanted her to put my hair in a style that went with my clothes, I said yes so she removed the million hair grips and curled my hair again.

I found out the name of the lipstick (Mac - Licious) and said thankyou and goodbye to patricia.

Lee arrived back and we popped down to the food court to grab a bite to eat before we had to meet Randy at the Polynesian. I had Chinese and my lipstick did not budge !!!

Once we had finished we drove to the Poly, parked up and went into the lobby to meet Randy, well at this point I turned into a wreck, I was sooooooooooooooooo nervous :scared: Randy was really nice and quickly put me at ease, he was very good at directing us and soon we just began to have fun

away to upload Randy's photos - next installment up soon............

Linz xxx :bride:

[Pinkerbell1983]

Wow your hair and make up looks so pretty!

[linzwylie]

Wow your hair and make up looks so pretty!


Thankyou very much, I was really happy with it

Linz xxx :bride:

[orangetiggs]

i have really thick hair that never holds a curl but i had side curls on the day, in sept! and they stayed in, my hair was even curly the next day!! I went round animal kingdom with curly hair as I loved it so much *** I never have curls!!!

Your make up and hair looks lovely.

[KittyKat08]

Hi, I just read everything up till this point and I'm hooked. I can't wait to hear more. Your hair and makeup looked beautiful BTW.

[MegKate]

You looked beautiful and super elegant!! I'm glad I'm using Patricia - she did such a great job!! :goodvibes

[linzwylie]

i have really thick hair that never holds a curl but i had side curls on the day, in sept! and they stayed in, my hair was even curly the next day!! I went round animal kingdom with curly hair as I loved it so much *** I never have curls!!!

Your make up and hair looks lovely.

That makes me feel more positive, did she just use regular hairspray to hold the curl?


Hi, I just read everything up till this point and I'm hooked. I can't wait to hear more. Your hair and makeup looked beautiful BTW.


Thankyou :)


You looked beautiful and super elegant!! I'm glad I'm using Patricia - she did such a great job!! :goodvibes


Patricia is great :thumbsup2

Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

Day 2 Part 2 ~ Randy Chapman Pics

Here are a few of the photos that Randy took .................

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL007975-27-09edited-1-1.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL005255-27-09edited-1.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL002015-27-09edited-1.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL001715-27-09edited-2.jpg


And more


http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL000675-27-09edited-1.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL001585-27-09edited-1.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL005565-27-09edited-1.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL005785-27-09edited-1.jpg


And some more


http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL004905-27-09edited-1.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL005765-27-09edited-1.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL006565-27-09edited-1.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL006725-27-09edited-1.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL006765-27-09edited-1-1.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL007305-27-09edited-1.jpg

Linz :bride:

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

Your pictures are stunning!!
Did anyone ever tell you you look like drew barrymore? At first, I was going to say you look exactly like my sister(she looks like drew) but the more I looked the more I saw it!

[camara381]

Great installment!!! You look beautiful in your trial. and I LOVE RANDY!!!! The pictures are GR8!!!!!!

[linzwylie]

Your pictures are stunning!!
Did anyone ever tell you you look like drew barrymore? At first, I was going to say you look exactly like my sister(she looks like drew) but the more I looked the more I saw it!

I constantly get told that, in fact my friends uncle used to tease me when I was young by calling me drew all the time !!! - wish I had the Charlies Angels body to go with the face :rotfl:

Great installment!!! You look beautiful in your trial. and I LOVE RANDY!!!! The pictures are GR8!!!!!!


Thankyou very much :)

Linz xxx :bride:

[Lynn5700]

You do look like Drew Barrymore!!! Cute e-pics!

[Beep]

I constantly get told that, in fact my friends uncle used to tease me when I was young by calling me drew all the time !!! - wish I had the Charlies Angels body to go with the face :rotfl:

Thankyou very much :)

Linz xxx :bride:

Never mind the Charlies Angels body, I'd settle for the money!

Your pictures are lovely :lovestruc

[linzwylie]

Never mind the Charlies Angels body, I'd settle for the money!

Your pictures are lovely :lovestruc

HaHa :rotfl: ~ me too !!!

Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

More Randy Chapman pictures.............

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL007395-27-09edited.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL007535-27-09edited.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL007625-27-09edited.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL008055-27-09edited.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL007815-27-09edited.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL007875-27-09edited.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL007975-27-09edited.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/LL008135-27-09edited.jpg

After having our pictures taken, we said goodbye to Randy and drove over to the beach club to get a ice cream soda from beaches and cream

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip040.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip046.jpg

We then took a walk over to Epcot to get some dinner.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa222/linzwylie/novembertrip049.jpg

We went to the french resteraunt (can't remember what its called???) The food was really nice.
We then grabbed a bucket of popcorn and found a spot on the bridge beside the Uk to wait for the illuminations fireworks.

During the fireworks I kept thinking that the next time we watch these I'll be a married woman :rolleyes:

After illuminations we headed back to the hotel where I had a hot chocolate before bed.

A picture beside the Christmas tree at Epcot...
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Linz xxx :bride:

[Rebclay]

You guys are sooooo cute together. I love the pics.

[linzwylie]

You guys are sooooo cute together. I love the pics.


Aww thanks :goodvibes

Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

Up bright and early the next day and we headed to Franks at the wedding Pavilion to meet with Kristi Davis for our site visit and menu tasting

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Me and Kristi ( she's very tall !!)
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We headed backstage to epcot and straight into our menu tasting where we met our chef
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I can't remember his name :blush: but he was very nice :thumbsup2



He brought out the appetisers which were Smoked duck with spicy slaw & Five spice chicken and sesame seeds.
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They were absolutely delicious and we are definatley having these at the wedding !!!


Next we tried Old Fashioned Macaroni Salad
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and Quinoa and roasted tomato salad
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Both were nice but not what we wanted for our guests


next we tried Parmesan crusted chicked breast with basil mashed potatoes and mushroom cream & Mahi Mahi steamed in banana leaves with mango salsa

The Potatoes were yummy and we are considering a potato bar where guests can choose what to have mixed in with their potatoes. The chicken was really nice, think we might go with this.
The Mahi Mahi was ok but not strong tasting but Lee loved the mango salsa.
The mini corgette and squash were really nice.
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Next we tried Cinderella's slipper ....
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Which was nice but I wouldn't say that its worth what it costs. Just a bit of a novelty and nice to try.

The food was delicious and the chef was really nice. We said goodbye and went round to the Lower UK for our site visit

This area is Fab !! and from other peoples firework photos that I have seen, I am glad that we have booked this area.
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After seeing the UK we headed to Living Seas.
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I think we are going to price changing the linens on the tables we are using to yellow with a white overlay or vice versa ??


Pre reception/Buffet area
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The wonderful Glass Piano !!!!
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The fishy wishy's :fish:
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The restrooms
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After falling in love with the living seas Kristi dropped us at the Grand Floridian as we had an hour or so until we had to meet with Meri for our planning session and cake tasting.
Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

Can anyone tell me what type the tables at the back with the chairs are? Are they bistro or cocktail tables??

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Thanks

Linz xxx :bride:

[orangetiggs]

i think they are cocktail but not sure sorry I had high boys and they were the tall ones at this same location

[MiaBella05]

popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::

[Pinkerbell1983]

It's nice to see you've taken a pic of the rest rooms... I thought it was just me who judged a place on how good the loo's are!
Very nice I must say!

[bridetobe789]

Just catching up!! Great food choices.. I loved the slipper too just couldn't justify the cost so we are just getting a few of them!! Thanks for posting pics of the LSS we wanted to go see it again when we were there for our ps but it was occupied!! My mom actually wanted to see the bathrooms hahaha so thanks! :rotfl2:

[linzwylie]

i think they are cocktail but not sure sorry I had high boys and they were the tall ones at this same location

your right they are cocktail tables thanks.

It's nice to see you've taken a pic of the rest rooms... I thought it was just me who judged a place on how good the loo's are!
Very nice I must say!

Yes - a nice restroom says it all !!

Just catching up!! Great food choices.. I loved the slipper too just couldn't justify the cost so we are just getting a few of them!! Thanks for posting pics of the LSS we wanted to go see it again when we were there for our ps but it was occupied!! My mom actually wanted to see the bathrooms hahaha so thanks! :rotfl2:

glad I could help :)

Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

After Kristi dropped us at the Grand Floridian, we had a drink and grabbed a large bag of Lays and headed onto to the beach to relax.

When It was time for our PS we headed over to Franks, I was getting really excited :cool1:
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We went in and took a seat to wait for Meri ~ although Ken Weaver is our planner, he was meant to be on jury duty and so Meri was going to step in for him. However, Ken had managed to get away early and came running in to Franks sweating and puffing away !!! Think he must have been rushing to get to us in time !

I was really happy as this meant that it was our actual planner that would be doing our planning session with us !

We all went into a side room and the planning started.......

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We discussed everything from transport to Donald joining us to dance :yay: :yay:

Next we got to taste cake ~ YUMMY ~

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Now I'm not much of a cake eater, but this was delicious and I have to say I felt rather sick after all the cake I ate ! :rotfl:

In the end we chose marble cake with raspberry mousse filling for the bottom tier and chocolate cake with white chocolate filling for the top tier.

Next we got to meet Elizabeth to talk floral. Elizabeth is really nice and got exactly what wanted. In fact since the planning session Elizabeth has been fantastic at replying to my emails and responding to any changes or questions I have ~ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED :thumbsup2

Heres me with Ken and Elizabeth...
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After the planning session we headed over to the wedding pavilion to have a look.

All I can say is WOW - It is beautiful !!! and the next time I'm here I'll be in my wedding dress :dance3:

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Linz xxx :bride:

[camara381]

Love the e-pics!!! Sounds like you guys had a great PS!!!! I see Ken in your pictures isn't he the best thing ever?

[linzwylie]

Love the e-pics!!! Sounds like you guys had a great PS!!!! I see Ken in your pictures isn't he the best thing ever?

Yeh he's been great !

Linz xxx :bride:

[pink_tink8i8]

your e-pics are great! you both look so natural. I love how your hair and make up turned out. you must be so excited now!

[B2B-2008]

Thought I would pop on and see how your planning is coming along. Not long now!

Love your planning session photos.

[linzwylie]

your e-pics are great! you both look so natural. I love how your hair and make up turned out. you must be so excited now!

Thanks !

But since we've been back and I've had a think about it, ive decided to change the hairstyle. I wouldn't want my fringe blowing all over my face should there be any wind !! So all back it is !

Thought I would pop on and see how your planning is coming along. Not long now!

Love your planning session photos.

I know ! I'm really nervous now and I don't know why because Lee and I have been together for 12 years !

Lee says he's going to be a blubbering mess !!! Tears everywhere LOL

Linz xxx :bride:

[LittleStinkerbelle]

Just getting caught up! Your plans look great. Love your engagement photos--as soon as I saw them I thought, "she looks like Drew Barrymore!" then I saw others said the same thing!

[tiggersam00]

Just getting caught up! Your plans look great. Love your engagement photos--as soon as I saw them I thought, "she looks like Drew Barrymore!" then I saw others said the same thing!

ITA!! I can see it too! It took me a few days to make it through your PJ but I made it :) I love all your plans so far, and only 2 months to go, you must be so excited!! Your kids are adorable btw, they are probably so excited for the wedding too!

The pics you took at the WP are awesome, thank you so much for sharing them on here, it looks like your PS went really well, I can't wait to follow along with the rest of your plans now, it is going to be a gorgeous wedding Lyndsey:goodvibes

[linzwylie]

Just getting caught up! Your plans look great. Love your engagement photos--as soon as I saw them I thought, "she looks like Drew Barrymore!" then I saw others said the same thing!

Yep, looking like Drew seems to be a regular comment people make ! Better than looking like some other celebs I can think of ;)

ITA!! I can see it too! It took me a few days to make it through your PJ but I made it :) I love all your plans so far, and only 2 months to go, you must be so excited!! Your kids are adorable btw, they are probably so excited for the wedding too!

The pics you took at the WP are awesome, thank you so much for sharing them on here, it looks like your PS went really well, I can't wait to follow along with the rest of your plans now, it is going to be a gorgeous wedding Lyndsey:goodvibes

Thanks ! Yes the kids are very excited but not as much as me !!!!!

Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

Ok I know its taken me a while but I just wanted to round up our planning trip report with a little note about Reverend Randal Miller......He is awesome :cool1:

After our cake tasting etc.... we headed up to mall at Millenia and had a quick look around before going over to Elephant Grill to meet with the Rev.

He was there waiting so we ordered drinks and took a seat.

Now at first I was a little annoyed as he seemed a bit distracted but he must have been waiting on a call because after he took a quick call on his phone we had his full attention.

He is really funny if a bit quirky ;)

We told him all about us and he told us about him. We felt really at ease and had a great laugh. He couldn't believe that we had been together for 12 years !!

Before we ended the meeting we asked him if he would like to join us for the reception and dessert party after the ceremony. He said he would love too and had never been asked before !

So the REV and his wife are joining us for the entire day and I can honestly say I think he will fit in very well with the rest of us maddo's :rotfl:

Linz xxx :bride:

[Pirate's Princess]

Congrats on the planning session! And thanks for those pics of the LSS!! I definitely want to have my reception there.

Your pics are beautiful!!!! I can't wait to read more.

[linzwylie]

Well girls,

I can't actually believe I am typing this but.................................


The time has finally arrived and we are up very early tomorrow morning to fly out to orlando for our wedding !!!!!:cool1:

Thanks for all your helpful tips and advice and I will do a trip report when we return.

I've not managed to update my pj recently because I have just been Sooooooooooooooooooooooo busy. But I have done loads of craft projects and will post pics when we return.

Bye for now

Linz xxx :bride:

[pink_tink8i8]

I'm soooooo excited for you! :yay::yay::yay: Hope you have a magical day!!! can't wait to hear all about it! :goodvibes

[Nadders100]

I have only just read all your posts and I just wanted to say good luck and all the best even though by the time you read this you will already be married. I can not wait to hear all about it as I am waiting for my first call back from the sales consultant so have all this in front of me. :cheer2:

[polynesianbride]

YAY! :banana:You're off! How exciting! Best of wishes for a perfect trip and wedding:goodvibes Can't wait to read all about it when you get back!

[lpizzuro123]

We are down here right now. I will be on the lookout for you.

Linda

[Pirate's Princess]

Enjoy all the fun Disney pre-wedding prep.

[Bride-to-be]

Have fun!!!

[linzwylie]

Just wanted to say ...................

I'm getting married in the morning !!!!!

Linz xxx :bride:

[MegKate]

Congrats Linz!! :hug: I hope you have a beautiful day full of :lovestruc and :wizard:!! Can't wait to see pictures and all when you get back!:goodvibes

[tiggerrifficheidi]

Congratulations and Happy Wedding Day!!!

[Pinkerbell1983]

Have an amazing day Lindsey! I'm sure you will and the rain calmed down for you!

[WithDisneySpirit]

Wishing you an utterly MAGICAL wedding day!! :wizard::goodvibes:lovestruc:cloud9::love::bride:

[29apr00]

happy wedding day lyndsey!!

[auntpunkin]

Congratulations! Have a wonderful wedding day!!! :love:

[BaBeeCee14]

happy wedding day!!!

[disneygal922]

:dance3:Happy Wedding Day!:dance3:

[Pirate's Princess]

party:HAPPY WEDDING DAY!!!party:

I hope it's truly magical!
:tinker:

[tiggersam00]

Happy Wedding Day!!!!!:banana::banana::banana::banana:

[gemmybear83]

Happy wedding day :lovestruc

[DISNEY*lover]

HAPPY WEDDING DAY!!!

Hope it's as magical as it can get! :bride:

[managirl]

Happy Wedding Day!!!!!!!:banana::banana::banana::cheer2::cheer2: :cheer2:party:

[jessesgirl-080708]

Congratulations, Happy Wedding Day!!!

[keenercam]

Lindsey -- I hope your wedding day was perfect!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

[linzwylie]

Congrats Linz!! :hug: I hope you have a beautiful day full of :lovestruc and :wizard:!! Can't wait to see pictures and all when you get back!:goodvibes

Have an amazing day Lindsey! I'm sure you will and the rain calmed down for you!

Wishing you an utterly MAGICAL wedding day!! :wizard::goodvibes:lovestruc:cloud9::love::bride:

happy wedding day lyndsey!!

Congratulations! Have a wonderful wedding day!!!

happy wedding day!!!

:dance3:Happy Wedding Day!

party:HAPPY WEDDING DAY!!!party:

I hope it's truly magical!


Happy Wedding Day!!!!!:banana::banana:

Happy wedding day :lovestruc

HAPPY WEDDING DAY!!!

Hope it's as magical as it can get! :bride:

Happy Wedding Day!!!!!!!:banana::banana::banana::cheer2::cheer2: :cheer2:party:

Congratulations, Happy Wedding Day!!!

Lindsey -- I hope your wedding day was perfect!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

Thanks girls for all you well wishes !!

Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

Well we are back and I am now officially Mrs Blair !!!!

The wedding day was truely magical and worth every minute of planning.

I'm off to load up some photos
Back soon.....................

Linz B XXX :bride:

[gemmybear83]

Oooh congratulations I can't wait to see photos :hyper: :hyper:

[linzwylie]

Oooh congratulations I can't wait to see photos :hyper: :hyper:



Thanks !

[linzwylie]

I've posted these on the discussion board aswell to make sure everyone gets the chance to see the FANTASTIC work that Randy Chapman does !!

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I will post lots more (Randy took over 3000 pics :scared1:) once I start my TR

Linz B xxx

[Nikisha421]

I just read through your entire journal...I just wanted to let you know that this whole thing including pictures and all are extremely beautiful:goodvibes

[tiggerrifficheidi]

Beautiful Photos! And you were a gorgeous bride!!!

[padisneyfour]

your pics are beautiful! you were a beautiful bride. looking forward to seeing more! thanks for sharing.:goodvibes

[DISNEYMAGIC2005]

OMG i love your pics! I can't wait to see more! You look absolutely stunning!

[Bewitch324]

You look so beautiful, and the pictures that Randy took that you've shown us so far are gorgeous! Did your kids enjoy the trip?

Congratulations!

Brooke

[Goldeelox9]

Your pictures were great....did you ever start your Trip Report?

[linzwylie]

I just read through your entire journal...I just wanted to let you know that this whole thing including pictures and all are extremely beautiful:goodvibes

Thankyou so much for reading :hug:

Beautiful Photos! And you were a gorgeous bride!!! Thank you, its amazing what a good photographer can do :rotfl:

your pics are beautiful! you were a beautiful bride. looking forward to seeing more! thanks for sharing.:goodvibes

More to follow very soon - as I work in childcare I am now off work on summer vacation !!!!!!

OMG i love your pics! I can't wait to see more! You look absolutely stunning!


See above reply .... :rotfl:

You look so beautiful, and the pictures that Randy took that you've shown us so far are gorgeous! Did your kids enjoy the trip?

Congratulations!

Brooke

The kids had a fab time !!!

Your pictures were great....did you ever start your Trip Report?

Not started one yet but I will over the next week - PROMISE :rolleyes1

Linz xxx :bride:

[linzwylie]

HEY GIRLS !!

I know I have been married for a few weeks now and I promise that in the next week of so I will start a TR.

In the meantime however I thought I would share with you our 5 minute trailer of our wedding video......

enjoy

http://www.vimeo.com/5434585

Linz xxx :bride:

[tiggerrifficheidi]

Beautiful video! Beautiful bride!

[linzwylie]

Beautiful video! Beautiful bride!

Thank you :flower3:

Linz xxx :bride:

[LittleStinkerbelle]

Your video is beautiful!! It gave me goosebumps:goodvibes.

[Petals & Pixie Dust]

Beautiful!

(I think I just found my videographer...Thank you! :goodvibes)

[linzwylie]

Your video is beautiful!! It gave me goosebumps:goodvibes.

Thanks :)

Beautiful!

(I think I just found my videographer...Thank you! :goodvibes)

I'm glad I could help ;)

Linz xxx :bride:

[Pinkerbell1983]

Beautiful video, loved it!

[Chilly]

Great Randy photos, glad i've got him booked.