Ashley and Dave's PJ! 1/20/09 SBP/St.James/Morroco-The Flower Girl Dress!! Pics!

[PhilHarMaestro]

Well, I guess since I have been harassing you all with questions it’s time to start a PJ of my own…you know so that I can harass you with more questions. :rotfl: So here goes.
My name is Ashley and I’m a music teacher and my DF is Dave he works in the family business. Looking quite cute while he does it if I do say so myself!! http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/Daveyworking.jpg
How we met:
I was a senior in high school, coming out of a weird/bad relationship and he was 20 and very shy. We met on a blind date, which I did not know we were on and I was pretty mean to Dave, because he seriously said two words for the whole date and I was completely clueless as to why he wanted my number at the end of the night, but I gave in and gave it to him. He proceeded to chase me while I tried my best to get rid of him for about a year. :moped: Needless to say, he won (as he still usually does). :) That was 6 ½ years ago! We now have house near both of our works and have a wonderful, sweet, adorable little girl who we love. Her name is Sadie and she’s a bit hairy but we sure love her. She’s a german-shepard/border collie mix. And she’s not very smart. But we love her anyways. pluto: I really wanted to have her come to the wedding, but DF said No. But that’s probably for the best because she pees everywhere! :mad:
The proposal:
Not very romantic but very reminiscent of us. We went to Disney in December ’08. I knew it was coming, but he had been hinting that he was going to do it for about 8 months (very mean!) He told me I would be getting a sparkly round gift on our trip…gee I wonder what it could be. We were there for 5 days and we did the most romantic, but awkward things the whole time!! Private boat ride…silent and sweating DF:confused3 . 3 Romantic Dinners…silent and sweating DF:confused3 . Awkward random stops in the parks…silent and sweating DF:confused3 . Last night: Romantic Lunch-Wonderful Dinner at Jiko-Private Carriage ride at WL…you guessed it, silent and sweating DF:confused3 !!! Then FINALLY, on our balcony overlooking the savanna just before I was ready to go to sleep, because we had an early morning flight he asked! :love: Needless to say I wasn’t shocked but ecstatic!! It was perfect for us, because, aside from this board which I’ve become addicted to…we keep to ourselves a lot!
Coming next wedding details…

[WithDisneySpirit]

I'm glad he finally asked you before y'all went home! What a cute story :goodvibes

[PhilHarMaestro]

Thanks so much! I didn't think he would ever work up the courage to do it!1:rotfl:

[PhilHarMaestro]

So…we decided to wait until my senior year of college of to get married::yes:: , and then to wait until I graduated.. :( then to wait until I got teaching job…:worried: then to wait until I got a permanent job…then to wait until my sister’s wedding was over…:furious: then enough was enough and I promptly told my brother he would have to wait until mine was over to get married. Between the proposal and the engagement are you seeing a trend here? :laughing: Right away We decided it would be a Disney Wedding (much to my mother’s dismay) and booked the Wedding Pavilion…then today, we decide to change it to see Sea breeze Point (again with the trend ;) ).

:banana: So it’s official Sea Breeze Point on January 20th at 2:30. SuperYeah!! :banana:


Here’s a quick run down of what we know.

WC: Kathleen-so far so good we’ve only had her for about 12 hours and already she’s made several changes and suggestions. Has anyone had Kathleen was she as great as she seems like she’s going to be?

Photography: DPS-requested Paul Looper won’t know for a while yet, but we’re keeping our fingers crossed.

Hair and Make-Up: I’m going to do my own make-up and maybe use Model in a Bottle, I saw that LurkyLoo used it, does anyone know is it sticky or anything? As for hair I’m not sure…I’m kind of picky, but won’t be doing a run through so I’m open to suggestions.

Officiant: Can’t decide between Tim Herring and Kevin Knox, what do you all think?:confused3

Dessert Party: Morocco

MOH: Supposed to be my sister, but she joined the army last month so she may not be there. I’m super proud of her but not doing a good job of hiding my disappointment about her more than likely absence from my big day. :worried: As a back up I have my aunt who has been a 2nd mom to me and actually raised my sister, but I really wanted my sissy!!

BM: Dave’s Best Friend Eric

Also I have a complicated Parent Situation which I’m sure I’ll need advice about later…

Colors: French Vanilla and Heather and maybe something to compliment, not sure yet

No BM dress yet because of the sister sitch, but here is my dress: It’s not white, it’s French vanilla and heather and the veil matches and all of the heather is sparkly!!!!!

Had to delete the dress pic, DF now has access!

The guys are going to buy new suits for the wedding so that we don’t have to bother with Tux Rentals.

Also as of right now our list is right at 20, but we have about 10 maybes. (Which by the way is frustrating me a lot!)

That’s about it for now. I would love any advice or input, because I’m the most indecisive person in the whole world. We’re still deciding where to have dinner, hopefully somewhere in Epcot, because DF is getting grumpy about all the moving around.

Did anyone else choose to have an escape because it was “so simple and easy” and then go off the wedding deep end as I have done!!!

[bestla]

Yay keep it coming!! :yay:

you started up quick! Looking at post counts I have harassed much more... :rotfl:

perhaps this means I'm obligated to soon start my own....

[PhilHarMaestro]

Yay keep it coming!! :yay:

you started up quick! Looking at post counts I have harassed much more... :rotfl:

perhaps this means I'm obligated to soon start my own....
it only seems that way because I did a lot of lurking!!! Also, I really want to have everything for the wedding done before the school year begins because I'm also starting grad school in the fall!

[Manda_Lizabeth]

congrats! I am so happy for you. It would kill me to go 8 months and nothing. I think it is romantic he proposed on the balcony. I like out of the ordinary proposals.

p.s. Your dress is beautiful. I love the matching veil.

[PhilHarMaestro]

manda: thanks so much!!! More to come soon!

[29apr00]

The dress is beautiful!! Congrats on finally getting engaged, and finally being able to plan your wedding!! Can't wait to hear more!

Jennifer

[bestla]

it only seems that way because I did a lot of lurking!!! Also, I really want to have everything for the wedding done before the school year begins because I'm also starting grad school in the fall!

Oh my goodness good for you!! You have quite the year coming up! I'm planning for grad school fall '09. AND--you're getting married 5 days after me! I will be honeymooning! :goodvibes

Where will you be staying??

[jessesgirl-080708]

Your proposal sounds exactly like mine! Only we weren'y in Disney. He waited until the last day.. but it happened!
Congratulations!
The dress is beautiful!
Have fun planning, it will be over before you even realize it has started.

[Goldeelox9]

YAY...a New Planning Journal!

[jennifaerie]

I loved the "silent and sweating" parts! :rotfl: That reminds me of our trips to Disney. Mostly because he has asthma and ADD, so there's a lot of silence.

And of course, a lot of sweating! :rotfl:

[Ticky Toria 78]

Congratulations on your engagement! We had Rev Tim Herring, he was really good :goodvibes

[keenercam]

Congratulations! And :welcome: to the wonderful world of keeping a journal and having all sorts of wonderful ideas and feedback coming from a couple hundred of your closest friends that you've never met! :laughing:

Seriously though, you are in good hands here. I can't believe all the amazing advice and information I've found here and nowhere else in the world. ;)

Looking forward to hearing about all your ideas and plans! :banana: You are getting married 8 days after my vow renewal. :yay:

[PhilHarMaestro]

Keener: Thanks for reading!

Ticky: Thanks for the tip. I think I'm going to call both of them tomorrow and see what the have to say....although I really have no idea what I'm going to ask! Any tips?

Jenni: Thanks! He was so nervous the whole trip...and to top it off he thought i was surprised!! HA!!:laughing: But, it lets me know how important it was to him. :love:

Jessesgirl: Thanks for following along!!

Bestla: We're staying at the AKL, how bout you?

29apr00: Thanks!!

More to Come to Tomorrow, :banana: I hope to talk to an Officiant tomorrow, book Hair (Ana, I hope), and Call Carolyn Allens. Wish me luck!!:banana:

[bestla]

AKL?! Jealous!! :goodvibes We'll be at OKW. We were thinking about AKL, but my parents told us with their DVC we could stay at OKW in a bigger room twice as long. What can I say, I'm greedy when it comes to Disney!! :rotfl:

[PhilHarMaestro]

Trust me if we could stay longer we would be staying somewhere less expensive. Since I've only been in my SD for 1 year, I only have 3 personal days. On the plus side, my FMIL graciously offered to pay for everything for our honeymoon!! I feel so lucky everyday to have her!!

[PhilHarMaestro]

So...today, I booked Rev. Kevin Knox for our ceremony!! Did anyone else use him what did you think? We chose him mainly because he offers so much information (planning kit with sample ceremonies, FL license documents, name change documents, and more). Also in my e-mail comunication he was fast and personable.:)
We also booked Beute Special, I only booked 5 hair, but I think I'm going to go back and add make-up. I'm pretty picky about my make-up and have never had someone do it for me. Anyone else use them? Did you look like you? :confused3
And finally I booked Carolyn Allens for dress steaming! I'm probably going to have a cape, do you think it will need steamed?:)
And finally, I went over all the details today with my mom!! She is super helpful and always has great and thoughtful imput! :woohoo: Go Mom!:woohoo: Give a shout out if your mom rocks too!!:cool1:
Well, I guess that's it for now, I'm still super excited!!!:hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

[DecemberBride]

My mom rocks too! :cool1:

I don't know about the hair or the officiant, but i would steam your cape if it's going to be packed up like your dress... what is your cape made of?

[Mama of Indybride]

Congratulations! I love your dress, it looks like it has almost a Spanish feel to it! Beautiful!

Can't wait to share your choices with you!

What a very exciting time in your life! ::yes::

[inkedupmomma]

Philmaestro.. what part of pa do you live in?? i'm from pa too!! woot.:bitelip:

[PhilHarMaestro]

mama: thanks, i absolutely love it!!

dec.bride: I'm not sure I haven't bought it yet, but i think it might get chilly at night during our DP. But, i have no idea who's going to lug it around all day...not me!:rotfl:

Inked: I'm from lawrence county!

Thanks to all for reading along!!!:yay:

[padisneyfour]

just wanted to say welcome! I have been reading your plans- your dress is very pretty. looking forward to hearing more! congrats and good luck with your plans!:goodvibes

[PhilHarMaestro]

does anyone know when I will hear from floral? will they wait until they have my completed form? I hope not!

[alissa2008]

[COLOR="purple"]:banana: So it’s official Sea Breeze Point on January 20th at 2:30. SuperYeah!! :banana:

:banana: welcome!!


The guys are going to buy new suits for the wedding so that we don’t have to bother with Tux Rentals.

We're doing this too! Glad I'm not alone! :goodvibes


On the plus side, my FMIL graciously offered to pay for everything for our honeymoon!! I feel so lucky everyday to have her!!

My fMiL is paying for our 4 nights at AKL too, :yay: YAY for MiLs!!

does anyone know when I will hear from floral? will they wait until they have my completed form? I hope not!

\:rotfl2: You're funny. We signed our contract in February --- and I just heard from floral yesterday!:rotfl:

[PhilHarMaestro]

Oh...oops...I'm a little over excited...can you tell?

[WithDisneySpirit]

My mom definitely rocks!! :goodvibes I am loving your PJ already!

[newyearsbride]

Welcome :goodvibes Congrats! When in Dec where you there? That's when we got engaged too! I love love love your dress. I love your proposal story! He was nervous! Can't wait to hear more!

[PhilHarMaestro]

Newyearsbride: It was not this past Dec., but the one before that...I think, it might even have been the one before that. I'm not very good with dates. :rotfl:

[c1nd3r311a52010]

I'm enjoying reading your PJ so far.

[FIREFLY01]

hi congrats and welcome!!!!

your dress is beautiful!!!

i used ANA w/ beaute special and loved her she did my hair and makeup she is wonderful check out my TR for picts!!

best of luck in all your planning we are all here to help!!

[PhilHarMaestro]

Thanks everyone for following along! I've invited my dad. We have kind of a wierd relationship, so this was kind of a big step. I want to give him all the information I can so that maybe he'll actually show up. So...On with the questions...Do escape guest get discounts on resort stays or only on park tix? Thanks girls, you all are the best!! Also, is there anyway I can sign all my guests up for the informational DVD's, or do you only get those when you book? More to come later tonight, you know actual planning, not just questions!! LOL!

[alissa2008]

Do escape guest get discounts on resort stays or only on park tix? Thanks girls, you all are the best!! Also, is there anyway I can sign all my guests up for the informational DVD's, or do you only get those when you book?

I'm not sure about resort stay discounts, I think all of my guests are staying offsite. :( And, I think they have to individually order the DVDs off the website -- but you can surely send an email with a link on how to do it (I know it asks for your address and birthday, so I had some trouble when trying to sign some people up to get it -- plus I didn't want to assume it was ok to give our their addresses...you know? :confused3)

[irisbud]

Hi! We are getting married at SBP 2 days after you and having a dessert party in Morocco as well!

AFIK, there are no discounts on rooms froe Escape guests. The discount on tickets is $20 off when they purchase the parkhopper option. Otherwise nothing :rolleyes1

Maybe we will have to slowly walk past your wedding and lurk! ;)

Can't wait to read more!

[PhilHarMaestro]

Iris: ooh, yes please do. :cutie:

[snow_white725]

does anyone know when I will hear from floral? will they wait until they have my completed form? I hope not!

We heard from floral the day after we got our wedding planner and had a phone consultation set up for a week after that. :confused3

[irisbud]

Hmm... I STILL haven't heard anything from floral either. :S

[snow_white725]

Hmm... I STILL haven't heard anything from floral either. :S

Maybe you have to contact you planner about it...I asked mine directly about floral and I think that's how I got someone to contact me so quickly :)

[disprincessatheart]

I didn't hear from floral until about 4 months before the wedding, and yes, I did my form first. I think that's how they normally work that for Escape Brides. We ordered the planning DVD's for DH"s family online and we made sure that everyone knew they could get AAA room discounts since there were no wedding discounts. Most of our guests stayed off property.

[DecemberBride]

I talked to Rosie, who is the Escape flower lady. She is the nicest, sweetest preson, ever! Love her! Anyway, I started asking floral questions to my WC and within the week i was setting up a phone appointment with Rosie! We've spoken about 3 times so far for about an hour each... yes, I'm OCD about my floral and photography. She also set's up the DPS times and upgrades. So if you're not using an outside vendor, she's your gal!

[Lorelei528]

I asked my Sales Planner (Doreen) about this and it is possible, but you need to book 10 rooms at the same hotel (which wasn't going to work for me)...plus I think she said it had to be decided up front and needed to be included in the contract....

[PhilHarMaestro]

I asked my Sales Planner (Doreen) about this and it is possible, but you need to book 10 rooms at the same hotel (which wasn't going to work for me)...plus I think she said it had to be decided up front and needed to be included in the contract....
Thanks for the info!

I talked to Rosie, who is the Escape flower lady. She is the nicest, sweetest preson, ever! Love her! Anyway, I started asking floral questions to my WC and within the week i was setting up a phone appointment with Rosie! We've spoken about 3 times so far for about an hour each... yes, I'm OCD about my floral and photography. She also set's up the DPS times and upgrades. So if you're not using an outside vendor, she's your gal!
I've heard so many great things about her, I can't wait to hear from her!

I didn't hear from floral until about 4 months before the wedding, and yes, I did my form first. I think that's how they normally work that for Escape Brides. We ordered the planning DVD's for DH"s family online and we made sure that everyone knew they could get AAA room discounts since there were no wedding discounts. Most of our guests stayed off property.
Oh, I forgot about the AAA discounts! I'll have to write that down somewhere so I don't forget!!Thanks

Maybe you have to contact you planner about it...I asked mine directly about floral and I think that's how I got someone to contact me so quickly :)
I'll try that!!!!:)

Hmm... I STILL haven't heard anything from floral either. :S
hmm....

We heard from floral the day after we got our wedding planner and had a phone consultation set up for a week after that. :confused3
Oh, gosh! I'm definately asking my WC now!!

Thanks again. You guys are the best. I'm going to e-mail my WC now!!!:rainbow: :rainbow:

[PhilHarMaestro]

Yeah!!! We got our annual passes in the mail today!!!
We also got our original contract back, although it doesn’t mean much b/c we changed to SBP and added a dessert party the day we got our new planner. Kathleen rocks!! I e-mailed her all my questions about floral stuff and she said I should hear from the later this week!! What does that mean. I'm sitting here all day waiting!! I wish she had said you will hear from Rosie at 2:15pm and 17 seconds on Thursday. I seriously have no life this summer and have nothing better to do than sit and wait. I'm going nuts!!!
We also have sent in our payment to Kevin Knox who will be our officiant. I’m really excited about choosing him. He has sent us all kinds of information and is really quick about replying to you! So far I would definitely recommend him. We also have booked Carolyn Allens. I’m a little confused about how we pay though…Do I have to pay before I’ve received service?
Also, we booked five hair appointments and 3 make-ups with Beaute Speciale (sp?). I’m super excited about everything!! Oh, and I found the perfect bouquet on someone else’s PJ. What do you think? http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/2258768486_65d526e5fa_m.jpg My mom thinks I have to add in some green. I say boo on that!! And I think I want it a little bit bigger, Like Amanda’s!!

[DisneyBrideToni]

Yeah!!! We got our annual passes in the mail today!!!
We also got our original contract back, although it doesn’t mean much b/c we changed to SBP and added a dessert party the day we got our new planner. Kathleen rocks!! I e-mailed her all my questions about floral stuff and she said I should hear from the later this week!! What does that mean. I'm sitting here all day waiting!! I wish she had said you will hear from Rosie at 2:15pm and 17 seconds on Thursday. I seriously have no life this summer and have nothing better to do than sit and wait. I'm going nuts!!!
We also have sent in our payment to Kevin Knox who will be our officiant. I’m really excited about choosing him. He has sent us all kinds of information and is really quick about replying to you! So far I would definitely recommend him. We also have booked Carolyn Allens. I’m a little confused about how we pay though…Do I have to pay before I’ve received service?
Also, we booked five hair appointments and 3 make-ups with Beaute Speciale (sp?). I’m super excited about everything!! Oh, and I found the perfect bouquet on someone else’s PJ. What do you think? http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/2258768486_65d526e5fa_m.jpg My mom thinks I have to add in some green. I say boo on that!! And I think I want it a little bit bigger, Like Amanda’s!!


Hoorayy for your annual passes!!! I love that bouquet. Its so pretty!!!

[IndyBride]

The bouquet looks great! And, I'm not a fan of greenery in bouquets for the bride.

[29apr00]

Oh i love that bouquet!! It's perfect! no greenery either!!

[Donald'sGirl]

I agree no greenery! I love that bouquet, it's so pretty!! What are the smaller flowers with the roses?? I can't figure out what they are. :confused3

How soon did you get your annual passes? I am having a Wishes wedding but I assumed you didn't get them until after your wedding was done. :confused3

[camara381]

WOO HOO for AP's!!!!! Love the bouquet!!! i agree no green.

[PhilHarMaestro]

Thanks Indy and 29Apr00! The other flower is stephaotis (sp??? I can't say it either!!):rotfl: Also, we got our annual passes when they sent back our first contract, about 1 month from the time we got our date!

[Goldeelox9]

No greens....They take away fromt he perfectness! :lovestruc

[figmentfan814]

:cool1: For getting your annual passes, I know I was so excited when we got the vouchers in the mail.

I think the bouquet looks great without greenery. We didn't do traditional greenery in our floral; we used dusty miller (silvery, gray tint) just a little fyi in case your mom still insists :goodvibes

[PhilHarMaestro]

Thanks Goldee and FigmentFan!!!

I broke the news to my mom...she has been out voted by the girls on the DISboards!!:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Much to her dismay!!! I finally got my e-mail from floral today!!! I plan on calling first thing tomorrow morning!!! I have so many questions, I hope they let me ask them then and don't make me set up a time to call again! So excited:hyper: :hyper: :hyper:
I might get this whole thing planned by august yet!!!:banana:

[DecemberBride]

Thanks Goldee and FigmentFan!!!

I broke the news to my mom...she has been out voted by the girls on the DISboards!!:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Much to her dismay!!! I finally got my e-mail from floral today!!! I plan on calling first thing tomorrow morning!!! I have so many questions, I hope they let me ask them then and don't make me set up a time to call again! So excited:hyper: :hyper: :hyper:
I might get this whole thing planned by august yet!!!:banana:

You're doing Escape?

If so, Rosie at floral is AMAZING... I love her so much and the most helpful woman ever! She's fun and get's excited along with you, but tells you the facts straight... Good luck and have a great phone session! ;)

[PhilHarMaestro]

thanks dec. bride! would you happen to know can she give you prices right then and there, or do you have to wait for your BEO?? I've been keeping track of my budget on a spread sheet, so that I don't have to go through too many BEO's.

[DecemberBride]

thanks dec. bride! would you happen to know can she give you prices right then and there, or do you have to wait for your BEO?? I've been keeping track of my budget on a spread sheet, so that I don't have to go through too many BEO's.

On specific things, like arrangements, she gives ball park, but all prices concerning photography and things that are for decoration like for the altar or swagging at SBP, she knows actual prices... actually as I remember there was only a couple things that she didn't have actual prices for! She's good!

Just keep a pen and paper handy, because you're going to write a lot of stuff down!

[figmentfan814]

Disney Floral was great to work with for everything, I had Laura, but I swear I talked to her on the phone more than my regular coordinator because I made the most adjustments to my floral budget.

[PhilHarMaestro]

YEAH!!! I have my first phone meeting with Rosie on Tuesday at 4:00. Does anyone have any advise or questions that you think I should ask? anything that you wish you had known but didn't ask about! Also, I'm under 7 months!! :tigger: :tigger: Time to kick-up the diet!!

[DisneyBrideToni]

YEAH!!! I have my first phone meeting with Rosie on Tuesday at 4:00. Does anyone have any advise or questions that you think I should ask? anything that you wish you had known but didn't ask about! Also, I'm under 7 months!! :tigger: :tigger: Time to kick-up the diet!!

Definitely ask what kind of flowers are in season the time you are getting married because it will be much cheaper. I am doing hydrangeas and roses in February because they are in season. Luckily I just happen to like them! :rotfl2:

[OceanGdss]

Congrats on everything!!! Let us know how your phone session goes!! (btw..I LOVE the bouquet pic!!)

[snow_white725]

YEAH!!! I have my first phone meeting with Rosie on Tuesday at 4:00. Does anyone have any advise or questions that you think I should ask? anything that you wish you had known but didn't ask about! Also, I'm under 7 months!! :tigger: :tigger: Time to kick-up the diet!!

I e-mailed Rosie some pictures before our meeting so she could look at them while we were on the phone. It was really helpful! (Oh - and she is super sweet!!) :goodvibes

[PhilHarMaestro]

Thanks girls! I'm definately going to ask about flowers in season and I'm going to e-mail her some pics too! Okay, so on with the questions...

I'm using Rev. Knox. Did anyone else use him lately? Because I could have sworn he told me to send a $50 deposit and then the remaining $150 would be due the day of the wedding. ::yes:: But...then he sent me confirmation that he recieved the retainer, and said that the remaining $175 is due on the wedding day! :worried: I know it's only $25, but that's 25 I could spend else where! Maybe, I just heard him wrong. How much did he charge anyone else? I'm a little frusterated by this!:confused3 :confused3 :confused3

[irisbud]

Thanks girls! I'm definately going to ask about flowers in season and I'm going to e-mail her some pics too! Okay, so on with the questions...

I'm using Rev. Knox. Did anyone else use him lately? Because I could have sworn he told me to send a $50 deposit and then the remaining $150 would be due the day of the wedding. ::yes:: But...then he sent me confirmation that he recieved the retainer, and said that the remaining $175 is due on the wedding day! :worried: I know it's only $25, but that's 25 I could spend else where! Maybe, I just heard him wrong. How much did he charge anyone else? I'm a little frusterated by this!:confused3 :confused3 :confused3

did you happen to have a contract that you sent in when you sent in the deposit. If you do, it should have the balance due described within.

[PhilHarMaestro]

The good: I finally had my meeting with rosie she was great and answered all of questions, even the stupid ones!!:)

The bad: My sister is definately not going to be at my wedding!! :sad: She ships off for the army in September!! I'm trying to remember that it's a really noble thing to join the army at 23, and not focus on how sad I am that my sister and best and only friend will not be at my wedding!! On the plus side my aunt will be my matron of honor now, which is super cool, but it kind of rules out the satin and lace strappy number I was planning on have my bridesmaid wear! She would not appriciate this dress!!

The expensive: I've decide to post all the prices I went over with rosie and a copy of my budget so far! This is something that always helped me to see from other brides. It won't be a BEO, it's just my personal spread sheet that I've been using to keep track of how much I'm signing up for!! :rotfl: Hope it helps. It will be up later tonight or tomorrow morning!

Also anyother advice/reviews/prices about Rev. Knox would be awsome.

[PhilHarMaestro]

Wedding Budget-$10,000 (We're hoping to come in under this...hmm.:rotfl2:
Colors: French Vanilla &Heather

Deposit for Escape:-$750-paid
S B P/Ceremony Remainder-$3,750
Dessert Party Deposit-$250-paid
Dessert Party Remainder-$1150 :scared1:
Dress Steaming (dress, “long veil,” long cape)-$150-must be pre-paid on line via CC
Officiant/Rev. Kevin Knox Deposit -$50-paid
Officiant/Rev. Kevin Knox Remainder-$175-due day of wedding
Dinner approx $66.66 per person includes alcohol-$1,200
License-$95
Hair & Make-Up + $20 tip-$160-cash only day of
Bridal Bouquet-Add ons- $100
Bridesmaid Bouquet-7 roses $50+ plus $25 add ons-$75
Boutniers-4 @ $16.50-$66 :scared1:
Corsage (pin and wrist) 2 @ $26-$52
Petal Toss @ $3.50 for 16 guests-$56
Aisle Petals-$65
Chair Covers for Ceremony 14 @ $8.50 each-$114
Extra Hour for photo 1/2 B4 1/2after-$175
DP Photo Package-$350
Glow Cylinders-????

Total: $8783

Questions:
:confused3 Is this the going rate for officiants?
:confused3 What you think about dinner? Is $66 a person doable? Or did I quote to low? (I know my fam. will want alcohol) Do you think this price is about right or not? We haven't decided where yet.
:confused3 Hair and Make-Up, what do you think of the $20 tip…more/less?
:confused3 Who else should I tip and how much? WC? Photographer? Limodriver?

So…what do you think? Have I gone over the deep end? Please know that I chose the escape wedding because I wanted it to simple and easy!! HA! :rotfl2: I’ve decided to forgo the video. I’m just going to have a family member video it and we’ll probably never watch it anyway. But, maybe it will appease my grandmothers!! Now, all I have to do is figure out where to eat and hope that my brother and his family can be at my wedding! ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo :tinker: I really hope so!! Coming soon details from meeting with Rosie!
BTW: Many pics coming soon!! I promise, I know my PJ has been lacking, pictorally speaking!

[meryll83]

Thanks for posting this, it's very very useful!!

Which dessert party menu are you going for, it seems quite expensive?

Also what are the chair covers like that you are using for the ceremony? I have only seen the white plastic chairs used at SBP before and I've been wondering about the possibility of chair covers - I was beginning to think that perhaps these chairs were the wrong shape or something coz I'd not seen chair covers on them before :lmao:

I think your dinner price of approx $66pp will be ok if you just buy so many bottles of wine or something for the table, then that way people shouldn't be inclined to order cocktails or more expensive drinks.
If you look at the restaurant menus at wdwinfo.com this will give you all the pricing, so you could have a look at a couple of restaurants and gauge the cost that way.

We are also hoping for SBP and Morocco as locations, so this has been super useful :thumbsup2 I'd be interested to hear how much the glow cylinders are for the dessert party too, I'm sure someone was kind enough to tell me the pricing before, but I didn't note it down :upsidedow

[snow_white725]

Where are you guys going for dinner? Are you having a set menu or just letting everyone order what they want?

[figmentfan814]

Wedding Budget-$10,000 (We're hoping to come in under this...hmm.:rotfl2:
Colors: French Vanilla &Heather
Chair Covers for Ceremony 14 @ $8.50 each-$114

:confused3 Hair and Make-Up, what do you think of the $20 tip…more/less?
:confused3 Who else should I tip and how much? WC? Photographer? Limodriver?



Glad to see you decided to go with the chair covers; they are definitely worth the money!

Who are you using for hair and makeup? If the person owns their own business you don't have to tip them; same theory applies to photographer. For our wedding coordinator and assistant, we bought them gift cards.

As a side note, there are a lot of affordable options for video. After receiving ours a few weeks ago I'm so glad that we didn't cut it. Especially getting married out of state, we have had so many people that want to watch it with us (even after we played it at our at-home reception). If you're open to it at all, I highly suggest making the investment. Just a little food for thought :goodvibes

[PhilHarMaestro]

Meryll- :) We did add on for our dessert party, ours costs $27 person, instead of $22. And we're hoping to add alcohol (so I rounded up!):) For the Chair covers they bring in chairs from the hotel and cover those. There is no cost for them to bring the hotel chairs, only the $8.50 per chair cover. If you choose to rent another kind of chair there is a:scared1: $190 fee. :bitelip: I'll be sure to post the cylander prices, I'm waiting for an e-mail from rosie with this!!
Snowhite-we haven't decided yet:confused3 , we're trying to finalize our guest list first. Any recomendations would be great! We want to stay pretty close to the Boardwalk and Epcot.
Figment-Thanks for the tip about the tips! We're still thinking about the video. My mom is also getting us CC:hyper: (I can't write it out because it's a surprise, and my fam reads this!) So we have to consider that too with our pricing!

[PhilHarMaestro]

Just real quick update...:woohoo: I just found out yesterday that my brother, his fiance, and maybe even his daughter (so cute and well behaved) will be coming to my wedding!! :woohoo: I'm so excited!!!
Now to figure out how to steal my sissy from the army. :laughing: JK no felonies before the wedding!!! :rotfl:

[padisneyfour]

Just real quick update...:woohoo: I just found out yesterday that my brother, his fiance, and maybe even his daughter (so cute and well behaved) will be coming to my wedding!! :woohoo: I'm so excited!!!
Now to figure out how to steal my sissy from the army. :laughing: JK no felonies before the wedding!!! :rotfl:

Congrats! That is EXCITING news!:cool1:

[Donald'sGirl]

Just real quick update...:woohoo: I just found out yesterday that my brother, his fiance, and maybe even his daughter (so cute and well behaved) will be coming to my wedding!! :woohoo: I'm so excited!!!
Now to figure out how to steal my sissy from the army. :laughing: JK no felonies before the wedding!!! :rotfl:

Oh that's awesome news! Yeah!!! I am sorry to hear your sister won't be able to be there for your wedding. :sad1: Hopefully she will come home early or something and she will be able to go?? I will keep my fingers crossed!

[PhilHarMaestro]

Ok, I know I promised pics from floral...they're coming tomorrow, I promise! :guilty: But, in the mean time I have another question...

Have any other escape brides booked the convention center for thier meal? :confused3 It's got a food and beverage min. of $900, which we will definately meet. What do you all think?? I can't decide what to do?
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/St_James_Pre-Reception31.jpg
It would be half of the St. James room at the boardwalk? That's the room posted above, so it would be half of that????

Hmm..

[irisbud]

I don't have any experience with this, but maybe rent out a private room at one of the restaraunts instead? It might be a better atmosphere and better food? Just a thought...

[PhilHarMaestro]

Thanks Irisbud, do you know of any resturants on the boardwalk or in the swan and dolphin with a private room (other than shulas)??

[irisbud]

I don't know of any offhand. I know that some of the other areas have them for sure. Three that I can think of off the top of my head are California Grill at the Contemporary, Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and Citricos at the Grand Flordian. I'm sure some of the other ladies will have a lot more information for you!

[PhilHarMaestro]

Ok, the St. James room it is. After much MUCH MUCH drama! It's going to be over $100 dollars a person:scared1: , once all the fees and alcohol is added on. Too much for what was supposed to be a "small hassle free wedding." :rotfl: It was "small and hassle free" until I found this board...I blame you all for my wedding craziness!! :goodvibes :disrocks: :goodvibes But, Dave's mom is going to pay half. Which is really kind of her and solves the future problem on my mom asking my dad (they're divorced) to fork over money for his meal at my wedding. (Needless to say they're not close still). It's going to make our day so easy. My family is...well complicated so the easier the day the less likely a brawl is to break out! :rotfl: Our second choice was Jiko's but they could not seat us together and the private room was even more expensive than the St. James room. Now,I've really got to figure out center pieces. I would love to see pics and prices for the glow cylinders, because I'm apparently not expressing well what I want to Rosie. Don't get me wrong, she's great, I can't put together coherent sentences...in case you haven't noticed. LOL

Moral of the story plz post your dessert party decor pics!!!
Thanks

[PhilHarMaestro]

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[figmentfan814]

Okay, I think you were wanting some of our DP decorations, so her you go :)

All we had for our DP were the glow centerpieces plus the colored napkins underneath and then this big Figment with the food.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x62/vcf81/Wedding/Dessert%20Party/VK20873-3-08.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x62/vcf81/Wedding/Dessert%20Party/VK20963-3-08.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x62/vcf81/Wedding/Dessert%20Party/VK20983-3-08.jpg

[PhilHarMaestro]

Vanessa, thank you so much that was exactly what I was looking for!! Do you know what the charge was for those?

[PhilHarMaestro]

Today is a very good day because of two things...
1. I finally learned how to use that chip thing in my digital camera, Coming soon detailed pics of bodice and which flowers match best!!
2. I'm going to ask my niece ella to be my flower girl. I got her this cookie (it turns out telling anyone your getting married in Disney World gives you automatic perks) They decorated the cookie with a crown and flower for free! And gave me a discount on the cookie, which was only $1.50!! And then the girl at the register took a discount off the balloon! :banana: What's that about?!? Awesome, that's what!! So here is what I'm going to give her today when I ask her!! (Note: she's six and she'll dig it! Hope you do too!!)

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/015.jpg

BTW: Figment Fan, would you mind horribly if ask rosie to make my DP decor exactly like yours? My DF loves figment and it would be a great surprise for him that day. Please let me know if you mind.

Thanks girls...more random pics to come soon b/c I can work my camera now!! I'm so savvy...NOT!

[padisneyfour]

That is one awesome cookie that any 6 year old will LOVE!:goodvibes

[pink_tink8i8]

nevermind a 6 year old, I'm 26 and I'm digging the cookie and balloon! :rotfl:

[figmentfan814]

Vanessa, thank you so much that was exactly what I was looking for!! Do you know what the charge was for those?
Sorry I missed your question over here. Just in case somone else is curious they were $20 each, $15 for the decorations inside and $5 for the cylinder rental.

I don't mind at all if you want to ask Rosie to duplicate the Figment accents. I can forward you the picture that Laura sent me when she made up the sample if you want it to share with Rosie. Just PM me your email address.

BTW- I love the cookie; I sent my flowergirl a cookie that said "will you be my flowergirl" from a web site since she lived out of state and she loved it. I'm sure your niece will love it.

[PhilHarMaestro]

That is one awesome cookie that any 6 year old will LOVE!:goodvibes

Thanks, she loved it!! She came up to me as I was getting out of my car and said, "I know your going to ask me something, and I think I know what it is." She did know...It was so cute!

nevermind a 6 year old, I'm 26 and I'm digging the cookie and balloon! :rotfl:

Thanks so much!!

Sorry I missed your question over here. Just in case somone else is curious they were $20 each, $15 for the decorations inside and $5 for the cylinder rental.

I don't mind at all if you want to ask Rosie to duplicate the Figment accents. I can forward you the picture that Laura sent me when she made up the sample if you want it to share with Rosie. Just PM me your email address.

BTW- I love the cookie; I sent my flowergirl a cookie that said "will you be my flowergirl" from a web site since she lived out of state and she loved it. I'm sure your niece will love it.

Thanks so much, a PM is on it's way!! Your PJ was the first one I read on this board and inspired me to do a lot of things with my wedding that I never would have thought of!!

[PhilHarMaestro]

I heard that Paul Looper is no longer at Disney. :confused: Is this true? I requested him and now I'm really nervous. I don't want to hire an outside photographer for a few reasons. We don't really want to spend the extra cash on pictures, when we hate to have our pictures taken. Also by doing that, i think (i could be wrong) that Disney offers another photo session to "make-up" for what was included in your package and we're not really interested. We're just not picture people (I think we took 5 pics last time we were there). And lastly I think DF will get frusterated quickly with pics and therefore will look grumpy in them. It seems silly but it could totally happen!! But, all of this doesn't change the fact that I still want great wedding pics, just not a million of them.

So... who else at Disney would you recomend? Any pics would be apprieciated. I need someone who can make me look good, because I'm so UNphotogenic!

I'm so confused!!

[DisneyBrideToni]

I heard that Paul Looper is no longer at Disney. :confused: Is this true? I requested him and now I'm really nervous. I don't want to hire an outside photographer for a few reasons. We don't really want to spend the extra cash on pictures, when we hate to have our pictures taken. Also by doing that, i think (i could be wrong) that Disney offers another photo session to "make-up" for what was included in your package and we're not really interested. We're just not picture people (I think we took 5 pics last time we were there). And lastly I think DF will get frusterated quickly with pics and therefore will look grumpy in them. It seems silly but it could totally happen!! But, all of this doesn't change the fact that I still want great wedding pics, just not a million of them.

So... who else at Disney would you recomend? Any pics would be apprieciated. I need someone who can make me look good, because I'm so UNphotogenic!

I'm so confused!!

I did hear this too but not officially from my planner. She has me down for Paul but I haven't recieved any notification from her. I am going to send her an email to ask. If he isn't there anymore, there are other alternatives. I hear Ty and Amy are also really good too!!

[Goldeelox9]

I did hear this too but not officially from my planner. She has me down for Paul but I haven't recieved any notification from her. I am going to send her an email to ask. If he isn't there anymore, there are other alternatives. I hear Ty and Amy are also really good too!!

I spoke with Dara in Disney Photography this morning and it is true about Paul. Go with Ty and Amy for sure...I know they are good. I ave never heard anything bad about either one of them!

[irisbud]

I heard that Paul Looper is no longer at Disney. :confused: Is this true? I requested him and now I'm really nervous. I don't want to hire an outside photographer for a few reasons. We don't really want to spend the extra cash on pictures, when we hate to have our pictures taken. Also by doing that, i think (i could be wrong) that Disney offers another photo session to "make-up" for what was included in your package and we're not really interested. We're just not picture people (I think we took 5 pics last time we were there). And lastly I think DF will get frusterated quickly with pics and therefore will look grumpy in them. It seems silly but it could totally happen!! But, all of this doesn't change the fact that I still want great wedding pics, just not a million of them.

So... who else at Disney would you recomend? Any pics would be apprieciated. I need someone who can make me look good, because I'm so UNphotogenic!

I'm so confused!!


:( This is who we were hoping to have, too. We are just going to use DPS as well, pretty much for exactly the same reasons your mention!

[figmentfan814]

That's too bad about Paul, any word on where he is going? We had him for our MK shoot.

[PhilHarMaestro]

Thanks everyone. I heard from my planner, it's official, he won't be there. I have no idea where he went. so... I requested Ty, then Amy, then, um...David (I think, but that probably wasn't a good idea b/c there are already four "David's" at my wedding (17 peeps total), so that could get confusing!! :rotfl2: Thanks again!

[PhilHarMaestro]

I've been keeping a running track of how much everything is going to cost for the wedding and I'm trying to make sure I have everything accounted for. What am I missing? There has to be something. :) 's have already been paid for, yeah!

:) Deposit for Escape Package
Remainder of Escape Package
Petal Toss, Aisle Petals, Chair Covers for Ceremony
Bridal Bouquet, Bridesmaid Bouquet, Rosewand (FG)
Boutniers-4 DF, BM, FoG, FoB
Coursage 2-MoB, MoG
Extra Hour for photo 1/2 B4 1/2after
(Possibly adding more pics in original album, depend on where our BEO ends up.)

:) Dinner Deposit
Remainder for Dinner and Alcohol
Decor for Dinner -Votives, Petals, Vase for Bouquet (as centerpiece)
Do you think it is okay to not have chair covers or table overlay, even though we have them at the ceremony?? BTW: We are doing one roman table in the St. James room.

:) Dessert Party Deposit
Remainder of Dessert Party
DP Photo Package
Dessert Party Decor-Glow Cylanders -5

Shoes (2 pair)
Jewelry and Head Piece
Champagne Glasses
Dress Steaming (Carolyn Allens)
:)Deposit for Officiant/Rev. Kevin Knox/A Beautiful Ceremony
Remainder for Officiant/Rev. Kevin Knox/A Beautiful Ceremony
Licence
Hair & Make-Up with Beaute Special

What do you think? What am I missing? There has to be something?

[irisbud]

I noticed that your dress and your DFs tux aren't on there. Don't know if you wanted them on your list or not... :)

[Donald'sGirl]

I don't know if you want to add transportation because I am not sure what you are doing on that front. Also you might want to include your airfare and hotel fees. I know I am in my total cost but I think that is personal choice.

HTH

[PhilHarMaestro]

My FMIL is paying for everything for the honeymoon...she's so cool. So, we don't have to budget for transportation or rooms. And my mommy bought my dress last July, she's also cool. And DF is buying a new black suit for the wedding, which I'm not counting in the budget...well... because he can wear it again!! :rotfl2: LoL!! :rotfl2: I knew I'd come up with some sort of excuse for that, because if I included the suit then maybe I'd have to get rid of something, else!!:scared1:

On another note, I got so freaked out b/c I though I was $3000 over!!:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: But...Luckly, I can't add and I'm only over by $140!! :banana: :banana: And on some things I think I guessed high!

If anyone notices something else I missed please let me know!! I really need to get a life, right!!:rotfl2:

BTW: Pics's coming this week!!!

[Donald'sGirl]

My FMIL is paying for everything for the honeymoon...she's so cool. So, we don't have to budget for transportation or rooms.

That's totally awesome! :thumbsup2 However, I meant getting your guests from their hotess to the ceremony and/or reception and then back to their hotels. I don't know if you were doing it or not. :confused3

[PhilHarMaestro]

OIC:rotfl: I think that the Limo that comes with the package will pick them up and then at then after the Dessert Party the vans will take them back to a place where they can get a cab. All of our events are happening basically in one location so we won't have to move around too much!...I think.
I'll have to check with my coordinator on that one. Thanks!!

[figmentfan814]

My FMIL is paying for everything for the honeymoon...she's so cool. So, we don't have to budget for transportation or rooms. And my mommy bought my dress last July, she's also cool. And DF is buying a new black suit for the wedding, which I'm not counting in the budget...well... because he can wear it again!! :rotfl2: LoL!! :rotfl2: I knew I'd come up with some sort of excuse for that, because if I included the suit then maybe I'd have to get rid of something, else!!:scared1:


That is so great; especially the part with the honeymoon; I'm totally jealous :goodvibes

DH and I spent the weekend at the MIL's house which is almost 2 hours away and totally forgot about getting the Figment napkin shots; I will get around to it eventually, I'm sorry for the delay :upsidedow

[Donald'sGirl]

OIC:rotfl: I think that the Limo that comes with the package will pick them up and then at then after the Dessert Party the vans will take them back to a place where they can get a cab. All of our events are happening basically in one location so we won't have to move around too much!...I think.
I'll have to check with my coordinator on that one. Thanks!!

Oh that's cool. I forgot you are doing the Escape wedding. I am doing a Wishes that's why I thought of it and it's in my budget! Oops! :rotfl:

[PhilHarMaestro]

That is so great; especially the part with the honeymoon; I'm totally jealous :goodvibes

DH and I spent the weekend at the MIL's house which is almost 2 hours away and totally forgot about getting the Figment napkin shots; I will get around to it eventually, I'm sorry for the delay :upsidedow

Don't worry about, take your time!! I appriciate you doing it at all! Thanks so much!! :goodvibes


donaldsgirl-thanks again!!

[PhilHarMaestro]

Well it looks like I'm finally on track with Disney. I got an unoffical BEO from my Wedding Planner today! She's so cool!! Everything overall is more expensive than we originally planned, but we're not having an at home reception so I'm justifying it that way!!:lmao: Besides, you only get married once!! So now it's on to more fun stuff! And, if I save on the fun stuff...I can add more to my wedding!! I'm so bad!! :rotfl: My DF would die if he knew how much this wedding really cost!! So I hoping to get this wrap! I think it is so cute and hopefully it will be warm enough for a January DP, b/c I get cold really easily!
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/2d4c_1.jpghttp://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/white20cape20no20bow20120copy.jpg

This week I'm going to try and find shoes (2 pair, 1 hot pair and one comfy). To those SBP brides out there, I've never been on the boardwalk, will I be okay in skinny heels or will I wipe out, or get stuck!, on the way down the aisle?

Also, the flowergirl dress. I was thinking about a different one, but this one is significantly cheaper, but do you think it matches mine. I'll post my bodice first than the FG dress pics! Please let me know what you think!?! Do you think the pinks are close enough?? Oh yeah and while I could be biased of course.

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/untitled-1.jpghttp://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/78d077d3-741e-43be-ba4e-397e4f8b-1.jpg

I also love this one, but it's a little more than I wanted to spend: http://www.marysbridal.com/flowergirls/f846.htm

Oops how did a pic. of my not so little furbaby get in there!!:rotfl:
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/013.jpg
BTW: sorry some of the pics are so big, photobucket is not my friend!!:confused:

[Donald'sGirl]

Well it looks like I'm finally on track with Disney. I got an unoffical BEO from my Wedding Planner today! She's so cool!! Everything overall is more expensive than we originally planned, but we're not having an at home reception so I'm justifying it that way!!:lmao: Besides, you only get married once!! So now it's on to more fun stuff! And, if I save on the fun stuff...I can add more to my wedding!! I'm so bad!! :rotfl: My DF would die if he knew how much this wedding really cost!! So I hoping to get this wrap! I think it is so cute and hopefully it will be warm enough for a January DP, b/c I get cold really easily!
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/2d4c_1.jpghttp://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/white20cape20no20bow20120copy.jpg

This week I'm going to try and find shoes (2 pair, 1 hot pair and one comfy). To those SBP brides out there, I've never been on the boardwalk, will I be okay in skinny heels or will I wipe out, or get stuck!, on the way down the aisle?

Also, the flowergirl dress. I was thinking about a different one, but this one is significantly cheaper, but do you think it matches mine. I'll post my bodice first than the FG dress pics! Please let me know what you think!?! Do you think the pinks are close enough?? Oh yeah and while I could be biased of course.

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/018.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/untitled-1.jpghttp://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/78d077d3-741e-43be-ba4e-397e4f8b-1.jpg

I also love this one, but it's a little more than I wanted to spend: http://www.marysbridal.com/flowergirls/f846.htm

Oops how did a pic. of my not so little furbaby get in there!!:rotfl:
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/013.jpg
BTW: sorry some of the pics are so big, photobucket is not my friend!!:confused:

The wrap is so pretty! Does it come with that pin to hold it or are you using one of your own? I also love the first FG dress!!! The pink is perfect!! I wish I could look for my FG's dresses but they are going to change so much over the next year it will have to be done a couple of months before my wedding. Oh well, what can you do???

Your puppy is adorable!!:cutie: I wish I could get a puppy!!!

[irisbud]

I really like the first flower girl dress. It is really pretty and princessy. I also like the capes. Can't wait for more!

[PhilHarMaestro]

The wrap is so pretty! Does it come with that pin to hold it or are you using one of your own? I also love the first FG dress!!! The pink is perfect!! I wish I could look for my FG's dresses but they are going to change so much over the next year it will have to be done a couple of months before my wedding. Oh well, what can you do???
Your puppy is adorable!!:cutie: I wish I could get a puppy!!!

Yeah, it does come with the pin. I hope we get it. It's on ebay. I'll know tomorrow! Sadie is cute, but not very smart. But, we still love her!!

I really like the first flower girl dress. It is really pretty and princessy. I also like the capes. Can't wait for more!

Thanks me too! But...

[PhilHarMaestro]

Well, bad news! I went to look at the FG dresses today and they totally do not match in person!!! :mad: I did find some others that I like..:confused3

[DisneyBrideToni]

I love your cape!!!

I was at SBP in June for the first time and in my opinion, I think skinny heels would cause a wipe out. I got chunkier heels because I am such a clutz to begin with...:rotfl:

[IndyBride]

I LOVE the wrap!!! If I were having a wedding in the witer I would definatly have one. That sucks about the flower girl dress. But, there are so many cute ones out there you will find one for sure.

[PhilHarMaestro]

Indy and Toni-Thanks so much! Unfortunally, we lost the auction. :sad2: But we're going to keep looking.

In other news...
Today I bought my jewelry! I got it all for $45!! Can't beat that. And oddest of all, we got it at Macy's. It was 25% off, What A Deal!!!:woohoo: It's very dainty and sparkely. What a combonation!!! It has flower and such on it. These pics kinda stink, I will post better ones when I get them!!:cloud9:
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/Jewelry001.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/Jewelry003.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/Jewelry001-1.jpg

[padisneyfour]

It looks very pretty- so delicate but sparkling....congrats on such a nice price too!:goodvibes

[irisbud]

Love the jewelry! The necklace looks very similar to mine. I WISH mine had been $45 though, LOL!

[DisneyBrideToni]

Oohh I love your jewelery!!!!!!!!!!! It looks similar to mine too! That is a GREAT deal with $45.00! Its so sparkely!!!!!!!! Sorry that you lost your auction. I am sure you will find another one soon! :goodvibes

[PhilHarMaestro]

Oohh I love your jewelery!!!!!!!!!!! It looks similar to mine too! That is a GREAT deal with $45.00! Its so sparkely!!!!!!!! Sorry that you lost your auction. I am sure you will find another one soon! :goodvibes

Thanks so much! I'm super excited!!

Love the jewelry! The necklace looks very similar to mine. I WISH mine had been $45 though, LOL!

I know, great deal I thought!


It looks very pretty- so delicate but sparkling....congrats on such a nice price too!:goodvibes

Thanks!!

[PhilHarMaestro]

Ok, so tonight I was looking online to show my mom a pic of the hair piece I like and then...I came across this one! So perfect. So... I went all four year old on my mom and insisted that we order it right that moment...so we did!!!:banana: :banana: :banana:
I matches my jewelry perfectly! I just hope it's very sparkely!!!

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/tiara.jpg

And Upclose
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/tiaraclose.jpg


And I also found better pics of my jewelry!! I'm so excited!!
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk18/arichards251/jewelryclose.jpg

Oh, and coolest thing ever...won this today on ebay for 1 penny!!! Now I just have to win the cape!!! So cool

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Yeah!!!:hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

[pink_tink8i8]

I love your jewelry and hair comb - so sparkly :lovestruc

[Donald'sGirl]

Congrats on the jewerly! It is so pretty!!!

[kayleighnik]

I love your jewellery <3

Kayleigh ^_^

[keenercam]

The comb is stunning! WOW! And what a great buy on the pin. It is really beautiful! Congrats. :thumbsup2

[IndyBride]

WOW!! You got that pin for a penny! That's a frickin great deal!

[DisneyBrideToni]

OMG We have the SAME JEWELRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bet we got it from the same place!!!

I love all of your sparkely things!!!!!!!!!!! so pretty!!! :goodvibes

[adisneygal]

I love the jewelry! I am going to Macy's!

[irisbud]

One Penny!?!? Wow! And it matches really well!

[PhilHarMaestro]

One Penny!?!? Wow! And it matches really well!

I love your jewelry and hair comb - so sparkly :lovestruc

Congrats on the jewerly! It is so pretty!!!

I love your jewellery <3

Kayleigh ^_^

The comb is stunning! WOW! And what a great buy on the pin. It is really beautiful! Congrats. :thumbsup2

WOW!! You got that pin for a penny! That's a frickin great deal!

OMG We have the SAME JEWELRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bet we got it from the same place!!!

I love all of your sparkely things!!!!!!!!!!! so pretty!!! :goodvibes

I love the jewelry! I am going to Macy's!

Thanks everyone!!

[PhilHarMaestro]

Today I got the flowergirl dress. :cloud9: It's more sparkley than it looks in the pictures (and we all know how I feel about sparkle). So here it is. Oh yeah, and the lovely little girl in the dress is my niece, who I must say was so well behaved today, although she always is. There is something about well behaved children I just adore...I think thats the teacher in me coming out.
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I think the best part about the dress is that she loves it!

Oh, and she asked me today who was coming to the wedding? Is Mickey coming? I told her that mickey had to work that day, but I have to admit she's got me considering it. ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo pluto: :donald: :goofy: It's amazing the effect of an adorable 6 year old can have on your budget!

[Queenie]

Oh she's so cute! You have me reconsideing my choice of flower girl dress now darn it, that one is SO cute! May I ask how much it cost, it looks so expensive.

I have a 6yr old neice/flowergirl too, only mine wasn't so well behaved on Saturday when we found her dress...

[PhilHarMaestro]

Queenie-It was $155 (we bought it off the rack and got 10% off). It's by mary's bridal, but I can't find it on their website. Sorry, I don't have the style #, if you need it though, I can get it for you. Just let me know.

[irisbud]

That FG dress is beautiful!

[Donald'sGirl]

Your FG is adorable and she looks so cute in the dress!!

[figmentfan814]

Your flowergirl is so cute; Mary's has some great flowergirl dresses they have one that reminds me of Cinderella.

[DisneyBrideToni]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is a gorgeous dress! Your flower girl is adorable!!!

[padisneyfour]

The dress is very pretty! She looks adorable!:goodvibes

[pink_tink8i8]

OMG- that's a gorgeous fg dress!

[lpizzuro123]

Love the FG dress and you just might have to consider adding Mickey to your budget. We are doing both Mickey and Minnie and I could not do a wedding at Disney without them. Depending on your budget - maybe you could do just one.

Linda