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[gemmybear83]

By this time me and Henry had begun discussing getting engaged and I had started looking at rings, we both decided a Disney wedding was the way to go, we wanted to keep it intimate with close family and friends and have a fantastic holiday with everybody there. Fast forward to last weekend and Henry proposed , here is the story;

Me and and my lovely boyfriend were engaged on Friday evening - we had been discussing it for a while (we had picked a ring during Christmas) and even booked a wedding planning trip to WDW for October :rotfl2: (what can I say Virgin had a flight sale on :rotfl: )

I came home from work on Friday and Henry said to get in the car as we were going away - he said he had already packed my things. We set off in the car and he put on a cd he had made of all my favourite disney songs for me to listen too - the Little Mermaid, Enchanted, High School Musicial etc, by the point I was already crying :sad: with joy though!

We drove for about an hour and then reached Whinstone Lodge - a new development of 5 luxury lodges and a bistro restaurant (here is their website they have come nice photos on there http://www.whinstoneview.com/Welcome.html).

We pulled up to our lodge, and got out, Henry said all my clothes were inside :confused3 (I was very confused by this point)

Here is our lodge

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/013-1.jpg

and the views from the lodge
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http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/012-2.jpg

When we got inside all my clothes were unpacked (two suitcases full as Henry didnt know what to bring :lmao: ), and there was champagne and flowers:

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/001-1.jpg
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Henry then sat me down and proposed - I said yes of course! Here is my ring :goodvibes

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/023.jpg

and some more photos of the interior of the lodge

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/002-1.jpg
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/003-2.jpg
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We then went for dinner at the Bistro on the grounds, which was lovely

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/014-2.jpg

and then drank the rest of our champagne in our outdoor hot tub!

[gemmybear83]

[COLOR="Purple"][I]The next day we went to York for the day, this is where we first went too when ]

[gemmybear83]

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[PrincessShea]

Welcome and congrats on the engagement! You will have so much fun planning. It's awesome that you've been to Disneyland Paris so many times...that's definitely a dream of mine. I look forward to reading more about your plans.

[polynesianbride]

Congratulations on your engagement! I love your story so far! What a great engagement- the lodge looks so romantic and your ring is beautiful! I am also a December 2010 escape bride so we can count down together and keep each other on track:cool1: . I'm excited to follow along with your plans!

[torsie24]

Eeeee - love your PJ Gemma!!!!!

[gemmybear83]

Welcome and congrats on the engagement! You will have so much fun planning. It's awesome that you've been to Disneyland Paris so many times...that's definitely a dream of mine. I look forward to reading more about your plans.


Eeeee - love your PJ Gemma!!!!!

Congratulations on your engagement! I love your story so far! What a great engagement- the lodge looks so romantic and your ring is beautiful! I am also a December 2010 escape bride so we can count down together and keep each other on track . I'm excited to follow along with your plans!

Thank you for your lovely messages, I have to attend a funeral tomorrow so wont be back on for a couple of days

Polynesian Bride- have you picked your wedding day? I thought maybe a Wednesday since I thought it might be quieter?

[Chilly]

Don't be pressured to invite people you don't want to. If you can only afford a certain number of people then that is your limit. Good luck with your planning.

[malibustacey]

hiya, another UK bride to be here! its so great that you have started a PJ! I am going to be a Nov 18 or 19th 2010 bride, so ill be just before you!

The engagement was so so cute! It was really thoughtful and personal!

I will definately be following all your plans!

[gemmybear83]

Don't be pressured to invite people you don't want to. If you can only afford a certain number of people then that is your limit. Good luck with your planning.

hiya, another UK bride to be here! its so great that you have started a PJ! I am going to be a Nov 18 or 19th 2010 bride, so ill be just before you!

The engagement was so so cute! It was really thoughtful and personal!

I will definately be following all your plans!

Thank you both for your messages, yes Chilly I am going to be strong and make sure this we get what we want :thumbsup2 .

I've been eading your PJ malibustacey its sounds fab - your much more organised than me! I'm jealous about your upcoming WDW trip!

[malibustacey]

oooh we are very excited.. we are going to look at the wedding locations because we will noy be able to afford to go out for a planning session nearer the wedding. We are going to make the most of the trip this time- and spend as much time as we can in the parks because we wont be going back until the wedding next Nov!!

[gemmybear83]

Just a quick update, were off to a wedding fayre in Newcastle tomorrow - were very excited we want to get some ideas, and hopefully gets some ideas for locations for our wedding reception at home :goodvibes

[malibustacey]

oooh good luck! I havent even thought about having an at home reception yet... i think i would want one, but im not that fussed- plus i'd rather spend more money on the disney wedding hehe!!

You could find some good deals / bargains tomorrow, with jewellry, dresses and suits.. so keep a look out! hehe!

[DisneyGemma]

Wow your ring is lovely!

I'm so so suprised I've never heard of the place that you got engaged, considering its about 3 miles from my home house! It look so nice, I'm definitely going to have a look next time I'm home from uni :)

[polynesianbride]

Polynesian Bride- have you picked your wedding day? I thought maybe a Wednesday since I thought it might be quieter?

We originally set the date for Friday Dec 10. Hopefully beat the crowds but still take advantage of Disney being decorated for Christmas... not to mention the value rates! However when we went to Disney we went Dec 13-18 last month we decided to change. The day we got there Dec 13 was a Friday and was crazy busy... we stopped by the Polynesian around 4:30 and it was a total ZOO by OHana (which doesn't even open til 5). The parks didn't seem too crowded the next day Saturday but the crowds got progressively worse each day we were there as it got closer to Christmas which is Disney's busiest time. So we decided to move the date back just a little to Monday Dec 6, 2010. It doesn't seem like 4 days would make a huge difference but I think at this time of year it does. And weekday definately seemed to make a difference at OHana compared to weeked and this makes a huge difference to us since we will have our meal there after the wedding... if you are doing a private dining location it may not make as big of a difference. Hope this helps! Good luck!

[gemmybear83]

We originally set the date for Friday Dec 10. Hopefully beat the crowds but still take advantage of Disney being decorated for Christmas... not to mention the value rates! However when we went to Disney we went Dec 13-18 last month we decided to change. The day we got there Dec 13 was a Friday and was crazy busy... we stopped by the Polynesian around 4:30 and it was a total ZOO by OHana (which doesn't even open til 5). The parks didn't seem too crowded the next day Saturday but the crowds got progressively worse each day we were there as it got closer to Christmas which is Disney's busiest time. So we decided to move the date back just a little to Monday Dec 6, 2010. It doesn't seem like 4 days would make a huge difference but I think at this time of year it does. And weekday definately seemed to make a difference at OHana compared to weeked and this makes a huge difference to us since we will have our meal there after the wedding... if you are doing a private dining location it may not make as big of a difference. Hope this helps! Good luck!

Thanks a lot for the advice! As we are coming from the U.K were planning on doing 10 days at wdw and a 4 day DCL cruise, so were pretty flexible about what day to have the wedding on. We were thinking Wednesday or Thursday 8/9 Dec 2010, but I might have to change it as too see which day usually has the cheapest flights? We are planning on Citricos at the moment but going to check out dining on our October trip!:thumbsup2

[snow.white]

Congratulations! You both must be so excited! I can't wait ans see how everything turns out, and if you don't mind let me recommend a video on you tube about disney weddings. You may have seen this before but I love watching it and it gives you a good idea of what a Disney wedding offers..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyHDvVcj9dw&feature=channel_page

[pink_tink8i8]

Congratulations to you both! pixiedust: Your ring is GORGEOUS! Can't wait to hear about the rest of your plans :goodvibes

[gemmybear83]

Congratulations! You both must be so excited! I can't wait ans see how everything turns out, and if you don't mind let me recommend a video on you tube about disney weddings. You may have seen this before but I love watching it and it gives you a good idea of what a Disney wedding offers..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyHDvVcj9dw&feature=channel_page

Congratulations to you both! pixiedust: Your ring is GORGEOUS! Can't wait to hear about the rest of your plans :goodvibes

Thanks for your lovely messages, not done much wedding planning this weekend. I have been WDW planning for trip in October. We need to buy a new car so going to have to do some hard saving (as well as the wedding saving!) this month!:badpc:

[gemmybear83]

Just a quick little update, going to going wedding dress shopping on Saturday with a friend who is also engagement - I am a bit scared by it all, so having someone else in the same boat will help me out!:)

I've also upgraded us to POFQ for our planning trip in September as a surprise for Henry for his birthday :goodvibes and we still need to buy a new car grrrr!

I've had a great idea for our "at home" reception, there is a beautiful restored art deco independent cinema in Newcastle called the Tyneside Cinema, you can hire our screens for private screenings - so I thought we could hire out a screen and show everyone our wedding, and then have a cocktail party in the bar upstairs? Whats great about is is you can even order drinks while you watch the films :goodvibes

Here are some photos there not too good though as its newly opened as it was restored last year:

This is it from the outside:
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/tyneside%20cinema/tyneside_cinema1143214223.jpg
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/tyneside%20cinema/1043_42_12---Tyneside-Cinema--Newca.jpg

This the little screen that is brand new

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/tyneside%20cinema/tyneside_cinema_15_470x353.jpg

and this is the classic screen

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/tyneside%20cinema/tyneside_cinema_18_470x353.jpg

What do you guys think?:)

[Chilly]

That sounds like a great idea.

[malibustacey]

ooh yeah definately- thats so unusual!! what a good idea, it will be even more special that you are going to show the wedding video.

Great thinking!

[gemmybear83]

That sounds like a great idea.

ooh yeah definately- thats so unusual!! what a good idea, it will be even more special that you are going to show the wedding video.

Great thinking!

Thanks guys :goodvibes not sure how much it would be to hire it , but a friend of a friend is the manager so that may help :thumbsup2

I've also seen a dress on the Debenhams website that I love - I cant stop looking at it:

http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10001_81649_301509_-1

I also like this one

http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10001_81649_530533_-1

and this one (I love the back and beading)

http://www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/45021441&bklist=icat,5,shop,womencollections,bridal,bridald resses#

I might see if I can try them on this weekend :goodvibes

[malibustacey]

GO AND TRY THEM ON TOMORROW!! and take a camera with you- take photos of them on you - with the dresses being in debenhams... you can definately take photos in the chaning rooms (not like silly bridal shops where they dont let you take photos)

i am trying on my dress again tomorrow - but i cant take photos - so try all you can to take photos and show us alll!! pretty please!! :thumbsup2

[malibustacey]

they are really nice dresses by the way- the first is really interesting - lots of detail bits on the skirt - v.nice!

[gemmybear83]

GO AND TRY THEM ON TOMORROW!! and take a camera with you- take photos of them on you - with the dresses being in debenhams... you can definately take photos in the chaning rooms (not like silly bridal shops where they dont let you take photos)

i am trying on my dress again tomorrow - but i cant take photos - so try all you can to take photos and show us alll!! pretty please!! :thumbsup2

Hehe! I really want to try the first one on - I love it!! My bridesmaid lives in York so might ask my mum if she will gto with me on Sunday :)

[malibustacey]

go go go!! take a camera with you to!! get off the DIS boards and arrange it with your mum now!! tehehee!!

(i love seeing people in their wedding dresses!! )

[torsie24]

Gemma - looooove the third dress!!! :):)

[gemmybear83]

Gemma - looooove the third dress!!! :):)

Thanks I do too - but I ahve fallen in love with the first one!

Our guest list is up to 16 now - and I think thats as high as it will go. Henrys parents are really excited about it all :) .

My bridesmaid Amy is coming up to Newcastle next weekend and were going wedding shopping :hyper:

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[torsie24]

Wow! Awesome plans!!!

Very nice colour choice!!!! A girl with taste!!!

Loooove the cookie and planning DVD idea! Why aren't I that smart? Let me know how the en mass thing goes!!

[gemmybear83]

I have also been ebaying and have bought these totally cute Minnie wedding ears from Tokyo Disney

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/baby08jul3101.jpg

and this little mermaid scrapbook to get started on my wedding book :goodvibes

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/ade2_35.jpg

[Bolanette87]

Just a quick little update, going to going wedding dress shopping on Saturday with a friend who is also engagement - I am a bit scared by it all, so having someone else in the same boat will help me out!:)

I've also upgraded us to POFQ for our planning trip in September as a surprise for Henry for his birthday :goodvibes and we still need to buy a new car grrrr!

I've had a great idea for our "at home" reception, there is a beautiful restored art deco independent cinema in Newcastle called the Tyneside Cinema, you can hire our screens for private screenings - so I thought we could hire out a screen and show everyone our wedding, and then have a cocktail party in the bar upstairs? Whats great about is is you can even order drinks while you watch the films :goodvibes

Here are some photos there not too good though as its newly opened as it was restored last year:

This is it from the outside:
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/tyneside%20cinema/tyneside_cinema1143214223.jpg
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/tyneside%20cinema/1043_42_12---Tyneside-Cinema--Newca.jpg

This the little screen that is brand new

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/tyneside%20cinema/tyneside_cinema_15_470x353.jpg

and this is the classic screen

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/tyneside%20cinema/tyneside_cinema_18_470x353.jpg

What do you guys think?:)

I adore the cinema idea!!! Gemma, do you know how much it costs to hire?? That sounds perfect for my hen do! My friends would love that!!

Bob xoxoxoxox

[tinks_1989]

I love your plans so far i dont blame you pinching sara-jaynes pic her wedding was beautiful

[gemmybear83]

My cookies are being made :goodvibes The lady at the bakery where they are being made thought I didnt need them until December 2010!:lmao: I quickly corrected and asked for them ASAP!:)

[tinks_1989]

Hello i dont know if you were interested but they had some beautiful bridesmaids dress' in the colour you want in BHS which were gorgoues

on the internet they actually look a little darker

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb57/tinkerbellbennett/gemmybear.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb57/tinkerbellbennett/gemmybear2.jpg

[polynesianbride]

Wow Gemma! Looks like everything is really coming together for you! Congrats on picking your date (only 3 days after mine:cool1: ). The colors look beautiful and I really like the first bridesmaid dress you posted! I also LOVE the cinema idea you had for the reception- that would be perfect and so much fun! I think your guests will love it! Can't wait to hear more!

[gemmybear83]

Hello i dont know if you were interested but they had some beautiful bridesmaids dress' in the colour you want in BHS which were gorgoues

on the internet they actually look a little darker

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb57/tinkerbellbennett/gemmybear.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb57/tinkerbellbennett/gemmybear2.jpg

They are really cute - thank you!:) I really like the second one, will have a look in BHS this weekend :thumbsup2 Weve got plenty of time though - I am hooping we might get on in the sale later in the summer, as I have only one bridesmaid its shouldnt too hard!:)

Wow Gemma! Looks like everything is really coming together for you! Congrats on picking your date (only 3 days after mine:cool1: ). The colors look beautiful and I really like the first bridesmaid dress you posted! I also LOVE the cinema idea you had for the reception- that would be perfect and so much fun! I think your guests will love it! Can't wait to hear more!

Thank you for your lovely comments :) I love the first bridesmaid dress too - im going to catch up with yours now :)

[tinks_1989]

They are really cute - thank you!:) I really like the second one, will have a look in BHS this weekend :thumbsup2 Weve got plenty of time though - I am hooping we might get on in the sale later in the summer, as I have only one bridesmaid its shouldnt too hard!:)




yeah they are so gorgoues i wanted to tell you just so you could see and may be try them on its not as scary to walk in to BHS to look at dress lol

the second one i am sure is only £85 its a 2 piece x

[tiggersam00]

Ok what a proposal you had!! How pretty was the lodge!!!! That si so sweet how he packed everythin gyou own for 2 nights:rotfl2: ! My DF would have done the same, oh boys!
I love your plans so far, the Yacht Club Gazebo is soooo pretty, if we had less people I would have def picked that for our ceremony! You will need to do a dining report for your Dec trip, it's going to be so fun trying all the signature restaurants! You will love it!
I got engagaed at the beginning of Dec at WDW and the weather was great, it will make for a beautfil wedding, not too hot but not too cold, just right! Cat wait to read more :)

[gemmybear83]

Ok what a proposal you had!! How pretty was the lodge!!!! That si so sweet how he packed everythin gyou own for 2 nights:rotfl2: ! My DF would have done the same, oh boys!
I love your plans so far, the Yacht Club Gazebo is soooo pretty, if we had less people I would have def picked that for our ceremony! You will need to do a dining report for your Dec trip, it's going to be so fun trying all the signature restaurants! You will love it!
I got engagaed at the beginning of Dec at WDW and the weather was great, it will make for a beautfil wedding, not too hot but not too cold, just right! Cat wait to read more :)

Awww thank you!!! Thats what I was hoping with December - and we get too see all the Christmas decorations - I love the ones at Disneyland Paris so I know I am going to love the ones at WDW!

I'm really looking forward to trying all the restaurants - it will be problematic for my pre-wedding diet though!:rotfl:

[tiggersam00]

gemmybear83: Awww thank you!!! Thats what I was hoping with December - and we get too see all the Christmas decorations - I love the ones at Disneyland Paris so I know I am going to love the ones at WDW!

I'm really looking forward to trying all the restaurants - it will be problematic for my pre-wedding diet though!

You'll be fine no worries, plus I read somewhere there are no calories or fat in disney food:rolleyes1 ... lol, but we can pretend! Here are some December Disney pics for you, these are from last year (2008) but the don't change too much from year to year, and they are sooo pretty :)
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j175/tiggersam00/n748680262_5277295_639.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j175/tiggersam00/n748680262_5277277_5716.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j175/tiggersam00/n748680262_1805148_7378.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j175/tiggersam00/n748680262_1805157_238.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j175/tiggersam00/P1000254.jpg

[gemmybear83]

Awww they are beautiful!!! The castle looks as lovely as Disneyland Paris!

I want to see that gingerbread house so much!

[Chilly]

Love your colour scheme. I didn't know you could upgrade the chairs, I might think about that as I hate plastic ones.

[gemmybear83]

Love your colour scheme. I didn't know you could upgrade the chairs, I might think about that as I hate plastic ones.

I saw on Sarah-Jayne's that she did - let me know what you find out!:)

[tinks_1989]

Awww they are beautiful!!! The castle looks as lovely as Disneyland Paris!

I want to see that gingerbread house so much!

when you see WDW castle you will be taken away lol

DLRP castle is beautiful but WDW is something else and it is huge

i really like the coloue of your bridesmaids dress i went and had a look again today in BHS and those ones i shown you are really having an affect on me lol

[Chilly]

I saw on Sarah-Jayne's that she did - let me know what you find out!:)

I've just had this from Disney:

"You are able to upgrade your chairs. This will be done through the florist. The florist can order white folding chairs that cost approximately $5/chair, or chivari chairs which range from $13 to $15/chair depending on color. The set up and delivery fee is approximately $200."

[gemmybear83]

I've just had this from Disney:

"You are able to upgrade your chairs. This will be done through the florist. The florist can order white folding chairs that cost approximately $5/chair, or chivari chairs which range from $13 to $15/chair depending on color. The set up and delivery fee is approximately $200."

Thanks for that :thumbsup2 I think we will get those - I do hate those plastic chairs!

[gemmybear83]

I went shopping with my bridesmaid Amy on Saturday - it wasnt very productive!:lmao:

We went to Monsoon and tried on these two dresses - which look lovely up close:
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/45021941_F_m1.jpg

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/45004341_F_m1.jpg


Unfortunetly I am too big busted and too small for these dresses!:rotfl:

We went to Debenhams - and they about 5 dresses in, then went to BHS and I just thought everything was nasty in there (I was pretty fed up by this point!)

So I have came to came to the conclusion due to my unfortunate body shape I shall have to get something made!:banana:

So Amy and I are booked to go to the national wedding show in Birmingahm next month and stay at the Radisson SAS hotel in the city centre - so that will be good fun! Hopefully we will get some (ideas I have seen a couple of Augusta Jones and Trudy Lee dresses I think are very pretty, so I am going to have a look at those).

[tinks_1989]

ooo exciting that you are having to have some thing made it will be just yours :D

sorry you werent very impressed with what you saw

cnat wait to hear more :D

[malibustacey]

im sorry to hear you couldnt find anything, thats a bum! at least you have the chance now to get a dress made for you so you can show off your figure (man id kill to have a big bust!) - and you never know, you might find some great deals at the wedding show.

I have heard that if you decide to pay for a dress in full, then you get a big discount, so bear that in mind- i am going to save HARD so i can pay for my dress in full, and it'll save me about £100, and i know its not much, but i can think of many other things i could spend that money on!

Have you seen the wedding dress shop called Oriental Pearl ? There is one in Bluewater in Kent and its really nice in there and has pretty reasonable prices (they range from low to high like £1200).

[gemmybear83]

im sorry to hear you couldnt find anything, thats a bum! at least you have the chance now to get a dress made for you so you can show off your figure (man id kill to have a big bust!) - and you never know, you might find some great deals at the wedding show.

I have heard that if you decide to pay for a dress in full, then you get a big discount, so bear that in mind- i am going to save HARD so i can pay for my dress in full, and it'll save me about £100, and i know its not much, but i can think of many other things i could spend that money on!

Have you seen the wedding dress shop called Oriental Pearl ? There is one in Bluewater in Kent and its really nice in there and has pretty reasonable prices (they range from low to high like £1200).

Hi!I think I am going to pay in full-my mum is going to pay half (bless her) so I can get a discount, the one I have seen on the Trudy Lee website is £450 so thats not too bad - and even better if I get a discount! I just want to hang on before I start trying some more on as I want to lose some weight, so going to get serious about it all about Mayish time I think :)

[tinks_1989]

, so going to get serious about it all about Mayish time I think :)


haha sounds just like me ill do it mondayish lol dont blame you pan cake day next tuesday lol

[gemmybear83]

haha sounds just like me ill do it mondayish lol dont blame you pan cake day next tuesday lol

I didnt realise that was next Tuesday - I shall give it a miss!! I've eaten really well over the last week so I dont want to have an off night!:)

[tinks_1989]

Yeah i no i will start next wednesday i got nearly whole year longer then you
:(

have you been searching online for dress' or are you havin a break after yesterday

[gemmybear83]

Yeah i no i will start next wednesday i got nearly whole year longer then you
:(

have you been searching online for dress' or are you havin a break after yesterday

I have been - I am going to put a few pictures on here once I have a few together!:)

[princess22]

I didnt realise that was next Tuesday - I shall give it a miss!! I've eaten really well over the last week so I dont want to have an off night!:)

Just wanted to stop in and say congrats. Everything looks nice. My color is sage also! I found my bridemaid dresses on the internet, if you look around there are some great buys!

Is pancake day this tuesday or a week tuesday!!!?? I love my "english" pancakes as we call them. I was born in England and lived there til I was eight (went to an american school though) and we used to even have pancake races. I don't know how you could say no to them!!! My mom made some last weekend and I pigged out! It's one night, it's not going to hurt in the long run. You should eat some for me!!!

[malibustacey]

oh pancake day.. i once ate about 8 big pancakes and they were covered in every topping i could find...

yup you guessed it- i was NEARLY sick!! (i wouldnt waste lovely pancakes!)

Its great that you found a trudy lee dress for £450!!?? I wish my dress cost that much!!

[tinks_1989]

I have been - I am going to put a few pictures on here once I have a few together!:)

oh good i am glad it hasnt stopped you from looking


princess22 pancake day is next tuesday a week today :D

[Chilly]

It is a shame you didn't find anything. You'll have a great time at the wedding show, I went last October, you can pick up a proper wedding dress that would normally be hundreds of pounds or even thousands for as little as £99 but you have to take it home with you then.

I am very large up top as well and was worried about getting a dress but I found one no problem.

[polynesianbride]

Is Pancake Day the same as "Fat Tuesday" here in the US? Here we eat Paczki's (like donuts). Are they just regular US pancakes or some special UK pancakes? Oh right wedding stuff...:lmao: I'm sorry you didn't find a dress you like but I think it would be pretty cool if you had one made for you! Can't wait to read more!

[malibustacey]

Sorry Gem for talking about non wedding stuff ... BUT 'FAT TUESDAY' -That sounds like fun to me- you get to stuff your face all day on that Tuesday!!!?? I think we should have that day over here!!

[Chilly]

Is Pancake Day the same as "Fat Tuesday" here in the US? Here we eat Paczki's (like donuts). Are they just regular US pancakes or some special UK pancakes? Oh right wedding stuff...:lmao: I'm sorry you didn't find a dress you like but I think it would be pretty cool if you had one made for you! Can't wait to read more!

No US & UK pancakes are different.

Pancake day or Shrove Tuesday to give it the correct name is the day before lent starts on Ash Wednesday.

[tinks_1989]

our pancakes are more like crepes

[gemmybear83]

Oi Stop talking about pancakes - you going to make we want to eat one on pancake day - and that is not part of my pre wedding (lost half your weight 18 months) diet!

Only joking by the way!:)

[gemmybear83]

Making my save the dates....
Over the last couple of weeks I have been making and crafting a fwe things to sent out as save the date boxes to my 14 guests. I have not gone very "disney" as most of my guests have not been before and I dotn want to scare them off :rotfl:

My Save the Date Cards
I have a number of these made by www.vistaprint.co.uk - I think they came out really well, I upgraded the card to a textured one that does not come out in the photos. The matching envelopes are really cute too they have our names and address on the back :)

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I had bought a load of white boxes from ebay and added this design when you open them up:

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http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/021-1.jpg

[Chilly]

They are really nice :thumbsup2

[gemmybear83]

Save the Date Favours

My cookies from www.fairytalefavours.net arrived today they are so cute:

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I look the sparkle on the icing!

I then put each cookie in another clear bag and added silver heart confetti (so they are in two bags - no confetti on the cookie!) and retied the bag with sage and silver ribbon

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I then wrapped them up reusing the packaging fairytale favors had sent me

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and once they were wrapped added this label :)

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[gemmybear83]

For the grand finale...

I bought 8 copies of the Top 10 Orlando Planning Guide to get everyone excited - they were only £2 each from Amazon marketplace :thumbsup2

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I've finished all the boxes off today - it was very hard work I hope everyone likes it (and the cookies dont get smashed in the post!)

[gemmybear83]

They are really nice :thumbsup2

Thanks :goodvibes

[malibustacey]

they are all so thoughtful ideas- everyone will love them!

How much did you pay for those cards at Vista print? I was thinking of putting little business cards in so people can reply on them, but i didnt know what to do for envelopes with my address on

[gemmybear83]

they are all so thoughtful ideas- everyone will love them!

How much did you pay for those cards at Vista print? I was thinking of putting little business cards in so people can reply on them, but i didnt know what to do for envelopes with my address on

I loved Vistaprint! It is so easy to use, we got card sized one - so they are bigger than business cards, you get envelopes with the cards, could you order some envelopes with your address on the front?

I paid £15 for 12 - but I did upgrade the card, envelopes and also paid more so they would be sent within 7 days (they were delivered in 5!)

[malibustacey]

so i can get some cards with a reply thing on and get envelopes with an address on the front so guests can send them back all on vistaprint and for quite cheap??

i would just want some smallish cards i think, my std cards are 6x4 so a business card would fit nicely in there.

Do you reckon you can use the Disney type font on Vista print? Its just that inside our card is the Disney font- i will post photos on my PJ tomorrow morning.

I am leaving work now so i might not reply until tomorrow so thanks for the advice about vista print

[gemmybear83]

so i can get some cards with a reply thing on and get envelopes with an address on the front so guests can send them back all on vistaprint and for quite cheap??

I would have thought so - you might have to make two orders thats all :)
i would just want some smallish cards i think, my std cards are 6x4 so a business card would fit nicely in there.

Do you reckon you can use the Disney type font on Vista print? Its just that inside our card is the Disney font- i will post photos on my PJ tomorrow morning.

I am not sure about this part - there were laods of different fonts on there - you might be abel to get something pretty close?
I am leaving work now so i might not reply until tomorrow so thanks for the advice about vista print
:)

[tinks_1989]

Those are soooo beautiful you should be very proud of your self for doing all that i would have never of thought to double bag them so that i could put confetti in them i would of had it just stuck all over my cookie lol

wish i was getting one lol

and what a bargin on the planning book :D

gold star for your planning success today

[torsie24]

Beautiful Gemma!!!!!

Wish I was as clever as you!!!!!!!!!!!

[gemmybear83]

Henry's mum and dad have recieved their save the date box and love it :goodvibes

[tinks_1989]

YAY they were amasing

[tiggersam00]

It all looks great! Well Done!:cool1:

[Bolanette87]

Making my save the dates....
Over the last couple of weeks I have been making and crafting a fwe things to sent out as save the date boxes to my 14 guests. I have not gone very "disney" as most of my guests have not been before and I dotn want to scare them off :rotfl:

My Save the Date Cards
I have a number of these made by www.vistaprint.co.uk - I think they came out really well, I upgraded the card to a textured one that does not come out in the photos. The matching envelopes are really cute too they have our names and address on the back :)

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/020-1.jpg

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/028-1.jpg

I had bought a load of white boxes from ebay and added this design when you open them up:

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/030-1.jpg

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/021-1.jpg

They're lovely Gemma!!! :goodvibes

Bob xoxoxxo

[gemmybear83]

I've had soem really lovely phonecalls from fmaily about my save the date boxes so I'm really pleased :goodvibes

I've seen a dress I like but - the photo on the website is rubbish as the bride is sitting down (why?!!!)

If anyone has this months issues of perfect wedding its on page 54! (I will scan this in at some point!)

[torsie24]

I've had soem really lovely phonecalls from fmaily about my save the date boxes so I'm really pleased :goodvibes

I've seen a dress I like but - the photo on the website is rubbish as the bride is sitting down (why?!!!)

If anyone has this months issues of perfect wedding its on page 54! (I will scan this in at some point!)
Scan it NOW!!!!

[gemmybear83]

Things I LOVE!

This is the dress I have fallen in love with - its a Trudy Lee but her website is has a terrible photo of it - why is the bride sitting down?!!:confused:

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I found the dress in Perfect Weddings magazine (pg 54 of the month's issue!), and here is a much better photo - I really love it! I dont think strapless dresses are particulary flattering on me so I love the style of this one :goodvibes

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A few bridal stores near me have it in stock - I checked with their website so I am going to try this on in a couple of months (want to do a couple of months of the pre wedding diet!).

I also think this one is cute from Debenhams

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I dont want to wear a tiara or veil on my wedding day so I am going for a pretty hairband instead - this is the on I :lovestruc LOVE:lovestruc - but at £180.00 - its a very very expensive hairband!

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I love these too - and have equally scary price tags!

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[malibustacey]

how much are the dresses? Resaonable?

I saw some cheap head tiaras .. if you type cheap wedding tiaras and go through some, there is one website that is great- if i fins it i will post it - i had loads of head bands like that for about 50 or 60 quid or less.

[torsie24]

Loooove the dress babes!

The whole upper bosy bit is beautiful and so flattering!! :):)

[Bolanette87]

Yay! Tea Length is the way forward!!! :banana: You know I love that dress.... (You may have got that when we were chatting t'other day!! :lmao: )....

Bob xoxoxox

[gemmybear83]

how much are the dresses? Resaonable?

I saw some cheap head tiaras .. if you type cheap wedding tiaras and go through some, there is one website that is great- if i fins it i will post it - i had loads of head bands like that for about 50 or 60 quid or less.

The Trudy Lee one is £450 - but I have seen it online at store for £250 :thumbsup2 Not too bad I dont think. The Debenhams one is about £300.

Thanks I will do a search :)

Loooove the dress babes!

The whole upper bosy bit is beautiful and so flattering!! :):)

Thank you!:hug:

Yay! Tea Length is the way forward!!! :banana: You know I love that dress.... (You may have got that when we were chatting t'other day!! :lmao: )....

Bob xoxoxox

Hehehe!

[tinks_1989]

I love that dress it is so beautiful i did see it in the mag and think wow i buy it every month im addicted lol

have you checked monsoon they do really nice head bands

and i have stolen your idea sorta I have made 1 bridesmaid cookie and double bagged it and put some confetti in the bag I am just about to post pics on my PJ

[torsie24]

I love that dress it is so beautiful i did see it in the mag and think wow i buy it every month im addicted lol

have you checked monsoon they do really nice head bands

and i have stolen your idea sorta I have made 1 bridesmaid cookie and double bagged it and put some confetti in the bag I am just about to post pics on my PJ
Now you're all making me want to do cookies!!!!!!!

[gemmybear83]

I love that dress it is so beautiful i did see it in the mag and think wow i buy it every month im addicted lol

have you checked monsoon they do really nice head bands

and i have stolen your idea sorta I have made 1 bridesmaid cookie and double bagged it and put some confetti in the bag I am just about to post pics on my PJ

Feel free to steel away - I am flattered someone has!:lmao:

The double bagging thing worked really well with mine :)

[tinks_1989]

Feel free to steel away - I am flattered someone has!:lmao:

The double bagging thing worked really well with mine :)

you are welcome I never would even of thought of double bagging it if i hadnt of read yours thank you very much ill let you know what she thinks tomorrow :D

[polynesianbride]

The STD's look great and the cookies turned out beautiful! Your guests are going to know they are in for a great wedding when they see them!:cool1: I really like the box you put them in! The dress looks gorgeous! Very unique! It looks totally glam- I can't wait for you to try it on!

[Chilly]

Love the dresses. Look online for a headband there are millions of websites out there with reasonable price tags.

[princess22]

Oh my gosh, you did an amazing job on your STDs. Very cute and thoughtful. Way to go !

[gemmybear83]

The STD's look great and the cookies turned out beautiful! Your guests are going to know they are in for a great wedding when they see them!:cool1: I really like the box you put them in! The dress looks gorgeous! Very unique! It looks totally glam- I can't wait for you to try it on!

Thank you for your lovely comments! The cookies were really yummy too - I had to eat one!
Love the dresses. Look online for a headband there are millions of websites out there with reasonable price tags.

I will do! I love the ones I have seen - but I cannot spend that much on a hairband (although I did try to convinve myself it would be ok if I wasnt wearing a veil or tiara hehe!)

Oh my gosh, you did an amazing job on your STDs. Very cute and thoughtful. Way to go !

Thank you! Everyone has said they loved them :goodvibes

[Bolanette87]

Hi Gemma!

Are these links any good to you?

http://www.glitzysecrets.com/acatalog/Head-bands.html

http://www.mangogems.co.uk/acatalog/Headbands.html

http://www.laurel-lime.co.uk/Headbands/

Bob xoxoxox

[gemmybear83]

Hi Gemma!

Are these links any good to you?

http://www.glitzysecrets.com/acatalog/Head-bands.html

http://www.mangogems.co.uk/acatalog/Headbands.html

http://www.laurel-lime.co.uk/Headbands/

Bob xoxoxox

Bob I have some amazing jewellry on that glitzy secrets website - so much so I have had to stop myself looking at it! I also found a 15% voucher code that tempting to buy! Hehe!

[Bolanette87]

Bob I have some amazing jewellry on that glitzy secrets website - so much so I have had to stop myself looking at it! I also found a 15% voucher code that tempting to buy! Hehe!

I wish I had a 15% discount voucher code for there! I'm thinking of buying my other headpiece and maybe jewellery from there....! Uber jealous!!

Bob xoxoxox

[gemmybear83]

I wish I had a 15% discount voucher code for there! I'm thinking of buying my other headpiece and maybe jewellery from there....! Uber jealous!!

Bob xoxoxox

Sending you a pm!:)

[MrsTigger]

Hi Gemma, I'm just being nosey at your PJ and wanted to say that I love the dress.. it's beautiful!!Your STD's look great too :goodvibes

[PrincessShea]

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I LOVE this

[gemmybear83]

kk

[tinks_1989]

Thanks!! I love this too! Nothing I else I have found has come close! but is about $260!

We have another two guests for the wedding :yay: Henrys other cousin and girlfriend want to come as well - Im really happy and surprised about this as I thought they would anti disney! That makes our guest list up to 16 now :)

YAY for another two guests thats great

[tiggersam00]

I agree, yay for 16 guests now!!!:yay:

[gemmybear83]

I agree, yay for 16 guests now!!!:yay:

YAY for another two guests thats great

Thanks guys!! Its kind of blown my plan to use the included limo in the escape package to transport guests in two lots from the the Yacht Club to our dinner (wherever that is - but I will get on to that!) - but never mind! They might not be able to come anyway as Matthew works for the BBC and spends a lot of time working abroad - but fingers crossed they can :)

[gemmybear83]

Wedding Day Restaurants

lll

[gemmybear83]

Grand Floridian Cafe

This looks really cute and pretty - but maybe a bit too casual, and a bit too princessy for me - although if we went there we would get to have photos in the Grand Floridian lobby and Christmas gingerbread house! I think I am put of this one because Of Lynne's bad review on her wedding day :sad2:

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Kona Cafe
Love the look of this place, again the menu is a bit different, and it gets such good reviews on the DIS :) Just worried that it might be Poly overload as were having our Welcome Dinner at Ohanas.
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[torsie24]

Oooh Gemma!! How exciting I love all the restaurants!

The wave is definitely very classy looking! But because the GF looks so much like the Disneyland hote (our engagment hotel) it makes me have such a romantic softspot for it! (I wonder if it smells as good as its Parisian counterpart!)

But then I always think tapas makes for a lovely friendly dinner!

All good choices!!!!

[gemmybear83]

Dessert Party

We werent going to have a dessert party - instead we were planning on hiring the Grand 1 for a wishes cruise, but I have started sneakilly looking at dessert parties .......

I dont think I can handle waiting until 90 days before the wedding to sort this out (what if I didnt get it - sob!!!!!), the cost for the Grand1 is quite expensive plus I wanted to add drinks and snacks on top, and if I am honest I just want to be closer to the fireworks :rotfl: , and we LOVE worldshowcase!

So after having discussed it with Henry weve decided to go for an illuminations dessert party :thumbsup2 :banana: :yay: not only will we all enjoy the cakes but it may save my sanity!

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/1de7ca80.jpg

We really like the petit classics menu, and were not planning on ordering alcohol - as everyone will have been drinking enough all afternoon!:rotfl:

In other news I read Carries (Lurkyloos) passporter guide today - and it was amazing, so helpful the pictures of all the dessert party locations are particularly helpful :thumbsup2

[gemmybear83]

Oooh Gemma!! How exciting I love all the restaurants!

The wave is definitely very classy looking! But because the GF looks so much like the Disneyland hote (our engagment hotel) it makes me have such a romantic softspot for it! (I wonder if it smells as good as its Parisian counterpart!)

But then I always think tapas makes for a lovely friendly dinner!

All good choices!!!!

Thanks Victoria - I cant remember if the Grand Floridian smelt :lmao: but I do remember that the lobby was amazing!

[torsie24]

Ooooh yay for dessert party too!!!!!!

Menu looks better than the wishes one I have!!

Which country are oyu going to go for? UK???

[gemmybear83]

Ooooh yay for dessert party too!!!!!!

Menu looks better than the wishes one I have!!

Which country are oyu going to go for? UK???

I think with Escape you get either UK or Morocco, I would be happy with either (actually make that any of them!), we love the Moroccan pavillion-and it would be a bit different so quite fancy that one :) .

You can custom make the dessert party menus too (I am sure you must be able to do this for wishes?) - we might do that, and try to keep it down to $30 or below per head :)

[malibustacey]

yeah you can customize the menu - its great!

I have only ever stayed in Disney once- and i wont be staying in Disney until the wedding -i wish i could go to all those swanky restruants - yay for you!!!!!!

[polynesianbride]

Great update! Excellent restaurant choices... can't wait to hear the reviews in your TR! Also very exciting about your DP! I really wish I could talk DF into one but he's just not buying into it... I'll keep trying thought:lmao:

[Bolanette87]

I think with Escape you get either UK or Morocco, I would be happy with either (actually make that any of them!), we love the Moroccan pavillion-and it would be a bit different so quite fancy that one :) .

You can custom make the dessert party menus too (I am sure you must be able to do this for wishes?) - we might do that, and try to keep it down to $30 or below per head :)

I've never been to WDW, but I have to say I love the look of the Moroccan pavillion..... :lovestruc

Bob xoxoxox

[tinks_1989]

oh the wave looks too good lol i am so jealous every one seems tohave a trip booked but me

[tiggersam00]

Ohhh yummy! I would love a dessert party, but I think we will ahve to wait afew years... I am so excited to see yours they look so tasty!!:cheer2:

[gemmybear83]

yeah you can customize the menu - its great!

I have only ever stayed in Disney once- and i wont be staying in Disney until the wedding -i wish i could go to all those swanky restruants - yay for you!!!!!!

Part of me thinks we should just go for the cheapest menu, as everyone will be so full but - but Henry wants lots of cakes!:rotfl:

Great update! Excellent restaurant choices... can't wait to hear the reviews in your TR! Also very exciting about your DP! I really wish I could talk DF into one but he's just not buying into it... I'll keep trying thought:lmao:

Show DF the photos from Lurkyloos passporter guide, Henry was really impressed, for us I don think this will be more more than hiring the Grand 1 with drinks etc anyway :)

I've never been to WDW, but I have to say I love the look of the Moroccan pavillion..... :lovestruc

Bob xoxoxox

Me too! Actually I love them all though!:lmao:

oh the wave looks too good lol i am so jealous every one seems tohave a trip booked but me

Awww fingers crossed you will have a trip soon - I just relive everyones trip reports!

Ohhh yummy! I would love a dessert party, but I think we will ahve to wait afew years... I am so excited to see yours they look so tasty!!:cheer2:

Thankyou :goodvibes

[gemmybear83]

In other news my bridesmaid Amy posted me a lovely wedding planner book :goodvibes , need to have a look at it to help out with the planning!

Finally my wedding scrapbook arrived from ebay - going to complain, as they told me they had posted it but they hadnt! Eventually got it though!

[torsie24]

Awesome!!

Get scrapping!! And take photos!!! :)

[malibustacey]

a scrap book! i like them (i make a mess of things and in a scrap book you can make a mess and it looks great!)

yes indeed - take photos!!

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

LOVE everything, love the dresses, love the Minnie ears (SO jealous I am so worried when we go they won't have them!!!)Love the proposal!

Love the headbands too! Keep going with the PJ!!!!

[gemmybear83]

Disney Cruising

Im off work sick at the moment (I think I've got virus I keep on going hot and cold am really tired), so I have been plotting our disneymoon! We had already decided we wanted to go on disneycruise (Henry loves this idea!)

Weve been looking at the 4 night cruise on the Disney wonder on the 12th December. On the DCL website we were looking at a category 10 (deluxe inside stateroom). I am scared of heights so there is no point in getting a verandah!

The DCL webiste is coming out at $1,345 for both of us or £960 for both of us (at todays rubbish exchange rate!)

I've had dreams unlimited send me a quote for the same cruise - so it might be a little cheaper or have on board discounts.

So instead I start looking at Royal Carribean cruises (I had heard these were cheaper - and they are mega cheaper!!!) I can get a 4 night cruise on an Ocean view stateroom for £417!!!!!! So thats for a room that looks roughly the same size but with a huge window! That was not even the cheapest price you could get ones for only £200 (thy did have twin beds though not ideal for a honeymoon:lmao:!

Disney are charging crazy money! Might have to rethink the disney cruise idea, we might just stay at a deluxe for a week instead!:cloud9:

[Chilly]

Just catching up, I to want to add a DP now (who cares about the credit crunch!)

I've got a Disney Cruise booked and they are very pricey but they get great reviews on here. If you book direct with Disney you can then transfer your booking to Dreams Unlimited and get the on board credit.

[tinks_1989]

I am praying for an disney cruise but they are really expensive and paying for the wedding at the same time we think we will do this for our 1 year :D

i hope you feel better soon hunny :D

[gemmybear83]

I am praying for an disney cruise but they are really expensive and paying for the wedding at the same time we think we will do this for our 1 year :D

i hope you feel better soon hunny :D

Thanks :hug: I know what you mean. My future brother in law has had to take a 10% pay reduction to be kept on. Its really scary at the moment!

Just catching up, I to want to add a DP now (who cares about the credit crunch!)

I've got a Disney Cruise booked and they are very pricey but they get great reviews on here. If you book direct with Disney you can then transfer your booking to Dreams Unlimited and get the on board credit.

I know - I think it going to be disney cruise on no cruise at all. I know I would be wistfully looking at that disney cruise boat and wishing I was on it!:lmao: I saw a boat docked when we were in Mexico last year and Henry had to restrain me from trying to jump on board!

I:lovestruc the look of the dessert party. It would also save my sanity from waiting the 90 days for the Grand 1 - but I love your reception idea too!:banana:

[malibustacey]

im just hoping the exchange rate gets better for all us UK brides!! When the rate gets better it will help us all a LOT!

You have enough time to plan for the disney cruise and save up - plus hopefully the rate gets better and you will be able to afford it. I got my fingers crossed for you and all the UK brides! hehe

[Chilly]

It would also save my sanity from waiting the 90 days for the Grand 1

Thats part of my thinking to!

[tinks_1989]

im just hoping the exchange rate gets better for all us UK brides!! When the rate gets better it will help us all a LOT!

You have enough time to plan for the disney cruise and save up - plus hopefully the rate gets better and you will be able to afford it. I got my fingers crossed for you and all the UK brides! hehe


me too would be great if it went back to $2 to £1 i could have my wedding for £6,000 yay

[gemmybear83]

im just hoping the exchange rate gets better for all us UK brides!! When the rate gets better it will help us all a LOT!

You have enough time to plan for the disney cruise and save up - plus hopefully the rate gets better and you will be able to afford it. I got my fingers crossed for you and all the UK brides! hehe
Lets all keep our fingers crossed!
Thats part of my thinking to!
:) I would like to think disney would let you book a dessert party at short notice if you couldnt get the Grand 1 though
me too would be great if it went back to $2 to £1 i could have my wedding for £6,000 yay
I cant see it happening - the $2 to £1 was amazing but it was never going to last forever. I would be happy $1.60-$1.70. We need to get our economy going for this to happen!

[gemmybear83]

Bargain Wedding Dresses!

I've just put a post on the main wedding board about this - Debenhams (big UK department store) is having a 25% sale on basically everything for the next 4 days, and for some reason some of the wedding dresses have 50% off!!!!!!

I went to try on a couple of the dresses a few weeks ago but they had none in - in fact they only had about 4 dresses out to try on! I debated about buying them online and returning them in store if I didnt like them but I would be spending £800 - about $1120 and seemed a lot of money to just try some dresses on!

But today with the 50% sale I have bought two for £400!:banana:

If they look horrible or dont fit I will just return them and at least I will know I have tried them on and I wont keep on looking for them!:lmao:
Here are the two I have bought:
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http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/20071221_033010610885.jpghttp://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/20071221_033010610885_1.jpghttp://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/20071221_033010610885_2.jpg

[tinks_1989]

Oh very nice Gem cant wait to see what they look like on :) Thanks for the info as well Im going to have a look on the website now :)

I have had same problem with our debenhams (we have 4 in 30 miles of us) and none of them have any wedding stuff

[gemmybear83]

Oh very nice Gem cant wait to see what they look like on :) Thanks for the info as well Im going to have a look on the website now :)

I have had same problem with our debenhams (we have 4 in 30 miles of us) and none of them have any wedding stuff

Its weird isnt it?? I thought they might have been last years stock but by now they should have them out in the shops!:)

[tinks_1989]

Its weird isnt it?? I thought they might have been last years stock but by now they should have them out in the shops!:)


Yeah it is March now! Since BHS seem to have soo much as well I think its strange have you found any BM dress you like this seems to be harder then looking for my dress atleast I know i just want it in ivory lol

[gemmybear83]

Yeah it is March now! Since BHS seem to have soo much as well I think its strange have you found any BM dress you like this seems to be harder then looking for my dress atleast I know i just want it in ivory lol

We went shopping and I saw a couple in Monsoon. We both have the same taste that helps!

[torsie24]

We went shopping and I saw a couple in Monsoon. We both have the same taste that helps!
I'm tempted to get non wedding themed monsoon dresses for my BMs as they have some gorgeous green ones at the moment!

The green dresses in BHS are the wrong shade sadly. :( Nice dresses for the money though!

[tinks_1989]

We went shopping and I saw a couple in Monsoon. We both have the same taste that helps!


Yeah luckily me and my maid of honour have the same taste we agree on everything when we have looked at dress my bridesmaid is only 11 and she is really excited and she said she will wear any thing lol

[tinks_1989]

I'm tempted to get non wedding themed monsoon dresses for my BMs as they have some gorgeous green ones at the moment!

The green dresses in BHS are the wrong shade sadly. :( Nice dresses for the money though!


I totaly agree with the non wedding themed dress next and Dorothy perkins have had some really nices dress'

[Bolanette87]

I totaly agree with the non wedding themed dress next and Dorothy perkins have had some really nices dress'

I will vouch for Dorothy Perkins being good for BM dresses!! He he!

Gemma- Both those dresses are lovely! I just posted on your other thread and then thought to check here! Lol!

Bob xoxoxox

[gemmybear83]

Got my disney cruise quote back its $150 cheaper than the disney cruise website so I'm going ask for a quote another couple of higher priced staterooms :rolleyes1 :woohoo:

[torsie24]

Got my disney cruise quote back its $150 cheaper than the disney cruise website so I'm going ask for a quote another couple of higher priced staterooms :rolleyes1 :woohoo:
Woooo! Yeah - I love an upgrade!! :) I think you'd be worth going for a room with a view, when you are looking from in bed and stuff you wont feel high, you'll jsut see sea. :)

[gemmybear83]

Woooo! Yeah - I love an upgrade!! :) I think you'd be worth going for a room with a view, when you are looking from in bed and stuff you wont feel high, you'll jsut see sea. :)

The last boat trip we did to Amsterdam Henry got sea sick from seeing the sea - so thats why I wasnt too fussed :lmao: I will just close the curtains when he is around!:rotfl:

[torsie24]

The last boat trip we did to Amsterdam Henry got sea sick from seeing the sea - so thats why I wasnt too fussed :lmao: I will just close the curtains when he is around!:rotfl:
Oh dear, and he fancies a cruise?

I'm pretty sure the caribbean is waveless most of the time though, and cruise ships are so big you cant feel them moving!

[Chilly]

I got my BM dress from Next.

Thats good news on the cruise. We've got a Cat 7 stateroom and i'm so excited.

[tinks_1989]

Good news about the cruise hunny very excited for youy :)

[gemmybear83]

Booked our disney cruise!!!!

I know its very early to book but I sought advcie from the disney cruise board who said its better to book early as the prices go gradually up?!

Even if we didnt get our exact date/time I know we would be going on this cruise as the one before/after are more expensive because of thanksgiving/Christmas.

We have booked a four night cruise in a category 9, and managed to get a room with a big porthole window. Its also in the middle of the boat (no seasickness for Henry!:sick:) a few cabin away from the stairs and lift, and according to the cabin reports for our room online is very quiet :yay: . Also have higlighted on our reservations that its our honeymoon - I wonder if we get any special surprises? I'm so so so excited disney cruises look ace! I've already ordered the disney cruise line guidebooks to get planning! :boat:

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dcl/en_US/onboard/staterooms/detail?name=DeluxeOceanviewStateroomDetailPage

[torsie24]

Yaaaaaay!! Awesome!! Wow, thats amazing hun! Well done!! :)

I'll keep my fingers crossed for honeymoon pixie dust for you!!

[tinks_1989]

Oh thats great Gem how exciting :)

[Chilly]

Thats great news on booking the cruise :woohoo:

[Eeyore's Tailfinder]

Great news!! Makes me feel like I want to book something!!

You will love the Cruise, we didn't want to get off!!

[gemmybear83]

Thanks for all the comments everyone still rather hyper about my :boat:, unfortunetly the exchange rate fell again - but since I dont have to pay it off until September 2010 lets hope the exchange rate picks up so my cruise gets cheaper!:rotfl:

My debanhams wedding dresses still have not arrived :sad2: going to give them until tonight to arrive then I will phone them up - they were dispatched on Thursday!

I think I am going to have Patricia la Jeune do my make up - I really like the photos on here and I love how natural everyones hair looks (I am planning on wearing mine down with a slight wave). I want a trial during our holiday in October. I was thinking I might have it done one of the nights were going for a nice evening meal - either jiko or Artist Point - and then for once I will look half decent! Hehe!

[Bolanette87]

Happy Cruising Gemma! I'm super jealous!!! :cloud9:

Hope your dresses get here soon!

Bob xoxoxoxox

[torsie24]

Good choice with Patricia! The way she does hair is what sold me on her, and the airbrush make up! I don't want anything too heavy!! :)

[tiggersam00]

Ohh that is awesome! I have always wanted to go on DCL, the TV specials on the travel network over here about it look fantastic! I bet you will have a wonderful trip!

[gemmybear83]

Happy Cruising Gemma! I'm super jealous!!! :cloud9:

Hope your dresses get here soon!

Bob xoxoxoxox
:boat: No dresses yet :sad2: I've sent Debenhams and email chasing it up grrrr! Bob I found the most amazing vintage wedding website I will find you it :yay:
Good choice with Patricia! The way she does hair is what sold me on her, and the airbrush make up! I don't want anything too heavy!! :)

Me too!! I hate that hard hairspray hair - do you know what I mean?? My hair is poker straight so I need some help getting some curls going!

Ohh that is awesome! I have always wanted to go on DCL, the TV specials on the travel network over here about it look fantastic! I bet you will have a wonderful trip!

:banana: My DCL planning guide came tonight so going to read that tonight hehe!

[Bolanette87]

:boat: No dresses yet :sad2: I've sent Debenhams and email chasing it up grrrr! Bob I found the most amazing vintage wedding website I will find you it :yay:


Grrrr! Keep chasing them!

Oooo! Yay!! Sounds good to me!

Bob xoxooxoxox

[Eeyore's Tailfinder]

Great choice with Patricia LeJeune - I think I'm also going to book her! I have horrible eczema skin, so the fact that everyone says her make-up is light, etc.. really appeals :)

Hope you get some luck with Debenhams and they arrive tomorrow!!

[gemmybear83]

Dresses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Debenhams dresses arrived today ...... and I love :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc the Ben de Lisi one - I didnt want to take it off I think I am slightly in love with it!!!

The other one is very pretty but can not compare to the other one the flower detail and train looks so pretty - I will upload some pictures later :goodvibes

[Bolanette87]

Dresses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Debenhams dresses arrived today ...... and I love :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc the Ben de Lisi one - I didnt want to take it off I think I am slightly in love with it!!!

The other one is very pretty but can not compare to the other one the flower detail and train looks so pretty - I will upload some pictures later :goodvibes

Is it 'The one'????!!?!?! I need to know and I DEMAND pictures!!!!!!! :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:

Bob xoxoxoxoxo

[torsie24]

Dresses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Debenhams dresses arrived today ...... and I love :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc the Ben de Lisi one - I didnt want to take it off I think I am slightly in love with it!!!

The other one is very pretty but can not compare to the other one the flower detail and train looks so pretty - I will upload some pictures later :goodvibes
EEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! How exciting!!!!!!!!

OMG - you might have found your dress!!!! What a huge day!!!!!!! :D

And not only have you found it - you have it!!!

[gemmybear83]

Due to the rubbish light in my room my photos are too bad to put on here - the dress look shiny (I think the layer of satin underneath is catching the light!) so you will have to made do with this teaser for now.....

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/010-3.jpg

Unfortunetly I have ummm shown Henry as I got too excited hahaha! Thats thrown that tradition out of the window!:rotfl:

[torsie24]

Wow! I love the petals babes!! Don't worry about tradition! I show Jack photos of all the ones I like, and even showed him ones of me in dresses, but he got all teary and told me I wasn't allowed to show him any more! Silly man!

I think it's fine him seeing the dress, as on the big day you'll be all done and up have that magical bride air about you, wont spoil anything. :)

Find some good light and send a photo!!!!!!!!!!

[gemmybear83]

Right I've taken some this morning - sorry for the bad quality but its impossible to take a good photo of yourself in the mirror!

Here is the first one - very pretty and I love the big bow (and would look a lot better when ironed) , I not convinced about the wavy top - I think its something that would date in the future? Lovely dress though

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/020-2.jpg

Here is the original again!

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/20071221_033010610885.jpg

Here is the Ben de Lisi dress - as soon as I put it on I was "wow"! the petals are so pretty and there is beading all over the top and bottom which I cant pick up on the camera. The train is beautful too, the whole dress is very light and flowy (is that a word?) and perfect for our wedding in the Yacht Club Gazebo :goodvibes

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/023-2.jpg
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/026-2.jpg
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/20071221_033010470085.jpg

The good thing too is that its only fitted to my top half - which I would imagine is pretty easy to take in "once" I have lost weight :banana:

[torsie24]

OOooh! I love it gemma!!!!!! The second one is the one!!!!!

Yaaaay! Thank you for the photos!!!!!!!!!

I love that you put them on this morning before work:lmao:

I would have!!!!

[Eeyore's Tailfinder]

GORGEOUS!!!!

Is this "The One"?! I'm so excited for you!!!

[Eeyore's Tailfinder]

GORGEOUS!!!!

Is this "The One"?! I'm so excited for you!!!

[Chilly]

YEAH:woohoo: :banana: :cool1: :dance3: :cheer2: :yay:

Lovely dress.

[tiggersam00]

Ohh they are so pretty, very "flowy" (and I think it is a word, I use it all the time lol). Which one do you like better?? have you made a choice yet, or are you going to try on more?? Such a tough choice when you have 2 gorgeous gowns:goodvibes

[Bolanette87]

I love them both!! :lovestruc

Bob xoxoxoxx

[gemmybear83]

OOooh! I love it gemma!!!!!! The second one is the one!!!!!

Yaaaay! Thank you for the photos!!!!!!!!!

I love that you put them on this morning before work:lmao:

I would have!!!!

GORGEOUS!!!!

Is this "The One"?! I'm so excited for you!!!

YEAH:woohoo: :banana: :cool1: :dance3: :cheer2: :yay:

Lovely dress.

Ohh they are so pretty, very "flowy" (and I think it is a word, I use it all the time lol). Which one do you like better?? have you made a choice yet, or are you going to try on more?? Such a tough choice when you have 2 gorgeous gowns:goodvibes

I love them both!! :lovestruc

Bob xoxoxoxx


Thanks everyone - its definetly the second one :banana: I love it!

Its really heavy though so I think I will just wear it for the ceremony and then get changed to something a bit more comfortable for the rest of the day, and then keep the dress for my UK reception :)

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

I LOVE IT I LOVE THEM I LOVE THEM!!!
Oh wow so so pretty!

[gemmybear83]

I LOVE IT I LOVE THEM I LOVE THEM!!!
Oh wow so so pretty!

Awwww thank you!!

I will be back on Sunday I'm off to the national wedding show on Sunday in Birmingham with my bridesmaid, really looking forward to it it will be a fun girly weekend and were meeting up with a friend from uni who I have not seen since I left in 2005 :goodvibes

Were staying here...
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/35.jpg
Lets hope our room is not on the top floor as I'm terrified of heights! One good thing about the credit crunch is you can get bargain hotel rooms :banana:

[tinks_1989]

Hello Gemma

Wow I love you second dress you must be so excited that you now have it :)

You are so lucky you are going to the wedding show :)

Cant wait to hear what you got

Leanne x x x

[gemmybear83]

I went to the wedding show on Saturday and it was fun - although scary lots of bridezellas!! It confirmed to me 110% that I am so happy we are going away, I never wanted the hassle of organising a big wedding, I think sometimes people lose the essence of what is important - I know thats a very deep thing to say :lmao: - but there were people trying to sell us rugs with our names on to celebrate of marriage!:rotfl:

There were some really good bargains there though - especially on dresses, if you know what suits you and and what you after you could easily get a dress with 50% off!:)

We had a look around all the stalls and watched the fashion show (that was great fun I loved watching that).

I also got Rev Jack Day's pack today so were going to go through his civil ceremonies, were after a non religious ceremony, but the words are really important to us so its something I really want to think about :) .

[pink_tink8i8]

your dress is so pretty! I love the bow

[tinks_1989]

Glad you enjoyed the bridal show

did you buy any thing?

x x x

[Chilly]

I loved the bridal show when I went.

[gemmybear83]

Glad you enjoyed the bridal show

did you buy any thing?

x x x

No its waaaaay to early for me to get anything - I dont want to get things and then change my mind later, there were lots of bargains to be had though if you knew what you wanted :goodvibes

I got load of flyers (and free sweets) with discounts which I'm keeping for future use!

I loved the bridal show when I went.

I thought it was great fun (but slightly scary!), will probably go next year to get bits and pieces for our at home reception as there were lots of discounts on things :)

[tinks_1989]

No its waaaaay to early for me to get anything - I dont want to get things and then change my mind later, there were lots of bargains to be had though if you knew what you wanted :goodvibes

I got load of flyers (and free sweets) with discounts which I'm keeping for future use!


Ha ha ill be going just for the sweets then lol we have a small one in our hotel spa this weekend i hope i get free sweets im only going to be nosey and see who else is getting married i know in my area lol

[gemmybear83]

Oooh not updated this for a few days!

Our Disney cruise confirmation came in the post :boat: I was very excited - it looks like a letter that has been aged and from a shipwreck - how cool!

Weve found a couple of places for our at home reception, one of them is being refurbished right now (the one were most interested in), so were going to go and see it in the summer -sounds promising though especially if its been refurbished!

Apart from that I've not done much wedding planning - after th excitement of the dress it feels like far too early to do anything else (althought that may change next week!).

Only 10 days to go before I phone DFTW as we will be 18 months out :goodvibes

[figment fan21]

Such a classy dress! I love it!

[Ann117]

I love the dress the flowers at the bottom are beautiful!!

[tinks86]

Hi Gemma - just catching up with your PJ! I'm excited to see someone else having a xmas wedding! We are planning our weddingn at home for xmas 2011 :lovestruc seems ages away at the mo, but I can't wait to find some xmas ideas to use as the theme for our day! How's your planning coming along? Have you found much you want to decorate the room yet?

[tiggersam00]

I must have missed the post where you said youi decided on your dress:confused3... anyways I love it!!!! Great choice, it hangs very nicely too so I bet you won't have trouble with wrinkles at all!

And yea for Mickey Mail, the cruise will be awesome!!!! Lucky You!!!:goodvibes

[gemmybear83]

Such a classy dress! I love it!

I love the dress the flowers at the bottom are beautiful!!

Thanks guys I love my dress! Its safely tucked away at my mum's house so I don't keep trying it on!

Hi Gemma - just catching up with your PJ! I'm excited to see someone else having a xmas wedding! We are planning our weddingn at home for xmas 2011 :lovestruc seems ages away at the mo, but I can't wait to find some xmas ideas to use as the theme for our day! How's your planning coming along? Have you found much you want to decorate the room yet?

Hi :wave: I dont think were going to have xmas themed decorations (especially as there are loads anyway at WDW), our at home reception will be in Jan and I want to keep to our colours of white, sage green and silver - silver is a bit Christmassy though?!

I keep looking for ideas to decorate the room - but its so early yet!

I must have missed the post where you said youi decided on your dress:confused3... anyways I love it!!!! Great choice, it hangs very nicely too so I bet you won't have trouble with wrinkles at all!
And yea for Mickey Mail, the cruise will be awesome!!!! Lucky You!!!:goodvibes
Thank you!! I think I always loved the one I picked from the internet so I always hoped it would be that one! The dress fits in my cabin case easily - phew!

I cant wait for the cruise I wish it was this year! :boat:

[torsie24]

Just popped in to catch up and say "hey"

When are you phoning DFTW?

I almost did today, but then I got scared, and also realised it was only 8.45 in FL so left it for later and then forgot to call!

[tinks86]

Hi :wave: I dont think were going to have xmas themed decorations (especially as there are loads anyway at WDW), our at home reception will be in Jan and I want to keep to our colours of white, sage green and silver - silver is a bit Christmassy though?!

I keep looking for ideas to decorate the room - but its so early yet!


Hi - I know the feeling but keep looking online and gettin excited :rotfl: green and silver sound lovely, I don't know whether to go for purple and silver or traditional red and green (don't want it to be to predictable!) some more research I think...

[malibustacey]

err Gemm..... how did i miss those photos!!

Oh my god girl! you got a dress! its sooo nice. that overlay is really pretty- it looks so dainty and girly and pretty- i love it!!

its a good thing too that its one of those dresses that are easy to take in- that will save you ££'s - even though your figure looks perfect in those photos and it fits lovely!

when i get my dress- i dont know where i am going to keep it because i will want to put it on all the time - do you watch friends ----? if you do then you'll know what im taking about when i say ''chilling out in front of the tv in the dresses, doing the cleaning in the dresses' hahah!! that would so be me!!

[gemmybear83]

Just popped in to catch up and say "hey"

When are you phoning DFTW?

I almost did today, but then I got scared, and also realised it was only 8.45 in FL so left it for later and then forgot to call!

I'm going to phone early next week - with it being Easter weekend this weekend I figured I might as well hang on, plus with all the changes going on at DFTW another few days wont hurt.

Hi - I know the feeling but keep looking online and gettin excited :rotfl: green and silver sound lovely, I don't know whether to go for purple and silver or traditional red and green (don't want it to be to predictable!) some more research I think...

I love purple and silver, and I dont think red and green is predictible - red doesnt suit me so we had to count that one out!

err Gemm..... how did i miss those photos!!

Oh my god girl! you got a dress! its sooo nice. that overlay is really pretty- it looks so dainty and girly and pretty- i love it!!

its a good thing too that its one of those dresses that are easy to take in- that will save you ££'s - even though your figure looks perfect in those photos and it fits lovely!

when i get my dress- i dont know where i am going to keep it because i will want to put it on all the time - do you watch friends ----? if you do then you'll know what im taking about when i say ''chilling out in front of the tv in the dresses, doing the cleaning in the dresses' hahah!! that would so be me!!

Awww thanks Stacey - I hate my arms in particular so want to lose some weight off there, adn the dress would look better with a few pounds taken off!

I totally know what you mean about wearing the dress - I wore it around the house at least 3 times! Thats why its at my parents now so I cant try it on and wreck it haha!

[tinks86]

The dress is fab! Been looking online at the different styles and they are all so pretty :lovestruc seems like your plans are starting to come together! I saw the cutest idea at a wedding venue the other day, they had a Yankee candle on each table! I loved that idea they even do a wedding day candle :goodvibes

[tiggersam00]

The dress is fab! Been looking online at the different styles and they are all so pretty :lovestruc seems like your plans are starting to come together! I saw the cutest idea at a wedding venue the other day, they had a Yankee candle on each table! I loved that idea they even do a wedding day candle :goodvibes

Ohhhh I love Yankee candles! Good idea:goodvibes

[malibustacey]

oooooh yankee candles..

oooh i may have to steal that idea. when i get my house - it will be full with them beautiful yummy scrummy candles!!!

[tinks86]

oooooh yankee candles..

oooh i may have to steal that idea. when i get my house - it will be full with them beautiful yummy scrummy candles!!!

I know I fill the house with them :goodvibes yeah the one we saw had white wedding candles on each table but we are thinking of either purple and silver or red and green colours (as its xmas :santa:) so I was thinking I could alternate xmas candles on each table! There are too many to choose from :rolleyes1

[gemmybear83]

Hi :wave:

I know I've been rubbish updating this - I've been really busy with work and to be honest I've not had time to think about the wedding!:laughing:

I HAVE written my pre trip report for our upcoming October trip though!:goodvibes

Here's the link if you want to read it http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2148039

Hoping to phone up DFTW soon - but will be in a week or so as I've got a really busy week next week, and won't be able to return calls :sad2:

[tinks_1989]

oo exciting you are going to be ringing soon i am very excited for you :D

you probably are exhausted from work being busy but at times like this it must be a relief as well to be busy :)

of to read your pre trippy

[torsie24]

Mmmm, I looooove Yankee Candles!!

My Peaches and Sweet Berries one finished today, so I got to start my Vanilla Lime one - I looooooove it!!!

I also bought a super cute shade for it too!!

[gemmybear83]

Mmmm, I looooove Yankee Candles!!

My Peaches and Sweet Berries one finished today, so I got to start my Vanilla Lime one - I looooooove it!!!

I also bought a super cute shade for it too!!

Hahahahaha random!:lmao:

[gemmybear83]

oo exciting you are going to be ringing soon i am very excited for you :D

you probably are exhausted from work being busy but at times like this it must be a relief as well to be busy :)

of to read your pre trippy

Thanks Leanne - I'm excited to phone. I am also in contact with Randy Chapman for photos - and he has said he will freeze his prices and charge us 2009 prices for 2010 :yay: I just don't want to pay the deposit yet as it soooo early and I've not spoken to DFTW yet.

[torsie24]

Hahahahaha random!:lmao:
Hahaha, sorry! I must have forgot to click the 'quote' box - i was quoting stacey from the previous page!! Sorry!! :lmao:

[disneygirl24]

Hey i just found your planning journal, love reading about other UK brides, we are hoping for 14th October 2010. It's beginning to drive me a bit crazy not being able to book anything yet! I might have missed the post but what are you planning on doing after your ceremony?

[tinks_1989]

Thanks Leanne - I'm excited to phone. I am also in contact with Randy Chapman for photos - and he has said he will freeze his prices and charge us 2009 prices for 2010 :yay: I just don't want to pay the deposit yet as it soooo early and I've not spoken to DFTW yet.

Yeah I understand every one is keeping hold of their money at the moment

:)

[gemmybear83]

Hey i just found your planning journal, love reading about other UK brides, we are hoping for 14th October 2010. It's beginning to drive me a bit crazy not being able to book anything yet! I might have missed the post but what are you planning on doing after your ceremony?

Hi thanks for reading! Weve not decided where we are going to eat after the ceremony (thats partly what our Oct trip is for :banana:). Were leaning towards The Wave, Kona Cafe or the Grand Floridian Cafe as they are easy to get to Epcot or MK to watch the fireworks or for the Grand1. My personal favourite is the Wave as it looks more our style and I love the Contemporary (big monorail fan!). Were not looking at signatures to keep the cost down - and after all the wedding cake plus dessert party later people wont be eating too much!

Yeah I understand every one is keeping hold of their money at the moment

:)

:thumbsup2 no point booking a photographer before I've spoken to DFTW - they might changes their packages! If I can get the all the photos on cd for free like the other Uk brides I will just stick with using disney photography as included in the Escape package I think.

[tinks_1989]

Yeah I agree

but i love the roots photography and if DFTW offer a free package i think i will be like sara jayne (raspberrybubbles) and having 2 photographers lol

ill have hundreds of photos show every one then

exciting though when do you think youll be ringing make sure you let us know as soon as you do as well :)

[gemmybear83]

Yeah I agree

but i love the roots photography and if DFTW offer a free package i think i will be like sara jayne (raspberrybubbles) and having 2 photographers lol

ill have hundreds of photos show every one then

exciting though when do you think youll be ringing make sure you let us know as soon as you do as well :)

Thats a great idea! Henry's cousin has just finished a photography degree at the Glasgow College of Art and she will be taking photos too - and shes free :rotfl: but I don't want to put pressure on her to be the only photographer - she is our guest after all!

I think I will phone next week - I just want to have an email contact to annoy with questions!

I have had a couple of bits of good news - it looks like DFTW have upgraded their plastic seating. I was all set on upgrading our seats to the white wooden ones as I didnt like the plastic ones - but Carrie (Lurkyloo) has confirmed they have changed the seats to folding ones instead - which photograph much better (see Irisbud's wedding). This will save us nearly $200!!

I have also found where we are going to have our wedding list. We want to have a charity list - partly because I think its a bit rude to expect gifts from family/friends who are going to have to travel to Florida for our wedding, to recognise family who sadly can't be there :sad1:, and to give something back (if that makes sense??).
Were hoping to us this site http://www.weddinglistgiving.com/ and have cancer research uk, epilepsy action, the alzheimers society and WWF as our chosen charities :goodvibes

Apologies if I disappear for the next week I have the most horrific week at work coming up and will be just coming home to sleep! It's Henry's birthday (26 :scared1:) this weekend so am arranging plans :goodvibes

[malibustacey]

oooh nooo i hope the upcoming week isnt too bad for you!! :) i hate it when work gets too stressy and too much!! I will be feeling for you girl! Take it easy yeah... ;)

Its waynes bday next month and for once, i am clueless what to get him! haha.

ooh yeah, you said your cousin is a photographer.. well, that is tooo good that she is and she is going to the wedding but, be really careful because if disney realise she may be standing in like a photographer they might stop it (i remember reading somewhere about it, where someone had a pro camera..) so yeah... that will be well good with her taking photos!!

[gemmybear83]

oooh nooo i hope the upcoming week isnt too bad for you!! :) i hate it when work gets too stressy and too much!! I will be feeling for you girl! Take it easy yeah... ;)

Its waynes bday next month and for once, i am clueless what to get him! haha.

ooh yeah, you said your cousin is a photographer.. well, that is tooo good that she is and she is going to the wedding but, be really careful because if disney realise she may be standing in like a photographer they might stop it (i remember reading somewhere about it, where someone had a pro camera..) so yeah... that will be well good with her taking photos!!

Thansk Stacey :) I've only got two weeks left at work before were off for a week - I can't wait!!!

Thats why I'm tempted to just use DPS - get them to take photos as included in the escape package for the ceremony, and then have Merry (Henry's cousin) take photos the rest of the day. Fortunetly we love her style and it would be very personal - and free!:laughing:

[malibustacey]

ah well at least you'll have a week to rest!


Yeah that'd be a good idea with the DPS - you know, i looked through thier albums in Francks studio and i was wowed!! They was amazing and the actual album the photos were presented in were like old fashioned huge big books- proper fairy tale looking!!

If she is up for the photo taking, then i'd def take the opportunity to get those extra photos! :goodvibes

[Chilly]

Just been catching up. The offer Randy has with Stan at the moment looks quite good.

[gemmybear83]

Right I'm back :wave: nightmare week at work is over - not been a good week though. My credit card was stolen from work :mad: and it was someone in the office due to the circumstances, I work in a huge open plan office - so I very much doubt I will ever find out who took it :sad2: . Fortunetly there were no payments on it.

It Henry's birthday on Monday so were going out for dinner tonight and I'm baking him a cake tomorrow (this could be a disaster!). I've adopted him a lion from born free for his birthday gift :goodvibes.

Also I love the look of the Sanaa restaurant in the new Animal Kingdom Villas (photos here http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/04/animal_kingdom_lodge_kidani_vi_2.html). Do you think african/indian food is too exotic for my wedding reception meal?

[tiggersam00]

Right I'm back :wave: nightmare week at work is over - not been a good week though. My credit card was stolen from work :mad: and it was someone in the office due to the circumstances, I work in a huge open plan office - so I very much doubt I will ever find out who took it :sad2: . Fortunetly there were no payments on it.

It Henry's birthday on Monday so were going out for dinner tonight and I'm baking him a cake tomorrow (this could be a disaster!). I've adopted him a lion from born free for his birthday gift :goodvibes.

Also I love the look of the Sanaa restaurant in the new Animal Kingdom Villas (photos here http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/04/animal_kingdom_lodge_kidani_vi_2.html). Do you think african/indian food is too exotic for my wedding reception meal?

Actually I learned that the offical food of the UK is curry... I know right! I thought it would be a traditional "English/Brittish" dish like bangers and mash or shepards pie (my fave lol) but nope it's curry. Anyways, sorry off topic!

I love the Sanaa pics so far, I think the food looks super delicious, but I happen to love Indian and Middle Eastern food. Think of who your guests are and if they like that type of food before you choose :)

I am sorry to hear about you CC! That is terrible that a co-worked would do that! I had mine taken last year and it was such a pain! Hang in there girl:hug:

I love that you adopted Simba lol! That is such a great gift!

[jennjones1]

Just found your journal! Everything sounds great!!:thumbsup2

[tinks_1989]

ha ha like sam said curry being uk fave food yummy thats mine and daves that would suit us to the T lol but i think it might be quiet heavy i dont know im alway stuffed after indian after rice and naan

def a must try for next rip though yummy indian food

[gemmybear83]

Actually I learned that the offical food of the UK is curry... I know right! I thought it would be a traditional "English/Brittish" dish like bangers and mash or shepards pie (my fave lol) but nope it's curry. Anyways, sorry off topic!

I love the Sanaa pics so far, I think the food looks super delicious, but I happen to love Indian and Middle Eastern food. Think of who your guests are and if they like that type of food before you choose :)

I am sorry to hear about you CC! That is terrible that a co-worked would do that! I had mine taken last year and it was such a pain! Hang in there girl:hug:

I love that you adopted Simba lol! That is such a great gift!

Thanks for your response - hope your feeling better Sam :hug: Yes its funny curry is the national dish! To be honest I bet its not very spicy at Sanaa but we will try it in Oct!

He loved his little simba - he is called Sinbad and Henry is going to put a photo of him on his desk at work awwww!

Still annoyed about my credit card but never mind!

Just found your journal! Everything sounds great!!:thumbsup2

Thanks - and thanks for reading :)

ha ha like sam said curry being uk fave food yummy thats mine and daves that would suit us to the T lol but i think it might be quiet heavy i dont know im alway stuffed after indian after rice and naan

def a must try for next rip though yummy indian food

I think it will be a lighter from the pictures I have seen - but we can only try in October :laughing:

Here is a photo of Henrys birthday cake I made its chocolate - with fudge, chocolate chip, marshmellow, chocolate buttercream and chocolate fudge icing - it was yummy!!!!

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/008-2.jpg

[torsie24]

Awwwwwwww love the cake and the candles!! Well done Gemma!!

[malibustacey]

oooh my that cake- i cant keep looking at food pics at 5 to 11 at night- it makes me want to munch!! hehe!!

mmm i love indian too - but i doubt it will be like the curries we have in uk - i have been to some very posh indian resrtuants and they are totally different to what i have had normally- so yeah i'd totally try it out when you go- mmmm i love curry... im a bit of a wuss though because i only like korma - anything mild.. hahah but i loveeee keena naans! mmm!!

[tiggersam00]

He loved his little simba - he is called Sinbad and Henry is going to put a photo of him on his desk at work awwww

That is too flippin cute!!! Sinbad is a super cute lion name:goodvibes

[/QUOTE]Here is a photo of Henrys birthday cake I made its chocolate - with fudge, chocolate chip, marshmellow, chocolate buttercream and chocolate fudge icing - it was yummy!!!!

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/008-2.jpg[/QUOTE]

Okay seriously I am super hungry now! All those different yummy chocolate foods sound amazing! I wish I could bake like that:worship:

[tinks_1989]

im a bit of a wuss though because i only like korma - anything mild.. hahah but i loveeee keena naans! mmm!!

ha ha me too i love korma though and when we go even though im a wuss its like i cant miss the opportunity of having one yummy and onion bahjee :P

That cake oh my god yummy :D

[Chilly]

Great work on the cake. Sorry about your CC.

The new restaurant looks really nice.

[Pirate's Princess]

Wow your dress is lovely! Very girly and princessy!

Sorry about your CC. I had my number stolen once and it stunk!

And about curry...yummy yummy yummy. However messy messy messy. I'd worry about spilling it on that beautiful dress! But that's just me. :confused3

[gemmybear83]

Wow your dress is lovely! Very girly and princessy!

Sorry about your CC. I had my number stolen once and it stunk!

And about curry...yummy yummy yummy. However messy messy messy. I'd worry about spilling it on that beautiful dress! But that's just me. :confused3

Hi!! Thanks everyone for the posts - I'm planning on taking my dress off before the evening meal - so don't ahve that to worry about :goodvibes

[gemmybear83]

I am such a bad disney bride - I was intending to phone DFTW this week - never mind will do it in a week (there is no rush anyway!).

This evening me and Henry have been prancing around our living room and pretending to do our first dance - only problem is we keep making each other laugh - unfortunetly as we havent found "our song" for our first dance yet - we just keep acting waaay to silly!

I do know I want "Part of you world" from the little mermaid for when I walk up the aisle - its my favourite song, I was only 6 when it released so I was the perfect age, and the words make me cry - I will be in tears just walking up the aisle!

Weve been watching some sneak peaks on the STVS video site (love watching these some of them make me cry!) and both me and Henry are starting to get drawn to Sea Breeze Point now ...... I am so glad we have a trip booked for this year so we can look at both the Yacht club Gazebo and Sea Breeze Point in person and make our minds up in person :goodvibes

Were on holiday for a week now :woohoo: - were off on a freebie holiday to Whitby in North Yorkshire (it better not rain!) so will be updating once I get back and might put a few holidays photos on here :goodvibes

[Chilly]

Have a great holiday :goodvibes

[gemmybear83]

I'm back from holiday - we had a lovely time and the weather was pretty good for the UK! We went to a little place called Whitby which is a little town on the Yorkshire coast for anyone who doesnt know? Here are some photos - including one of me with Amy my bridesmaid who met up with us :goodvibes

Whitby
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/005-2.jpg

Robin Hoods Bay - a really cute little village we walked too - and flew a kite on the beach!
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/049-1.jpg

Me and Amy :goodvibes
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/011-3.jpg

Weve also decided to try Tutto Italia in Epcot for this trip - could be agood choice for the wedding meal too (we we do have 14 days of DDP meals to use up so we might as well try as many as possible :rotfl:), the food looks yummy, everyone likes italian and its one world showcase so would eb very handy for our dessert party :thumbsup2

Heres a couple of photos

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/0050-0124.jpg

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/0050-0125b.jpg

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/DSC02250.jpg

Also Gary Fox emailed me with details of his new escape wedding photo package so now I'm even more confused over which photographer to go with :confused3

[torsie24]

Lovely holiday photos!!

Tutto is a great idea!!! And you're right - very handy!!

Great to have you back on the DIS :hug:

[Bolanette87]

OMG!!! Robin Hood's Bay!! Roberts Dad used to go on holiday there when he was little!! His Mum (Roberts Grannie) used to pile them all in the car and they used to go swimming in knitted trunks!!! :lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

Bob xoxoxox

[Chilly]

Lovely holiday snaps. Have you tried a pros and cons list?

[malibustacey]

WHITBY!! oooh Whitby!! (i only know it because of wayne being from sheffield and having gone there!!) really pretty place!

[polynesianbride]

Looks like you had a wonderful holiday! The town looks absolutely charming! I have never looked into Gary Fox... I guess I'm off to research him now!

[tiggersam00]

Ohh your holiday looks amazing! What a great looking town, so pretty with the cliffs by the sea! Makes me want to go right now:rolleyes:, if only it were that easy though right lol!

I have heard really yummy reviews of Tutto Italia btw, it is on my list of places to try soon too (although since joing the Dis that list has tripled in size lol).

I looked into Gary Fox too, his prices look very reasonable. The only thing that made me go with Misty over Fox was that I saw a so-so review of him on here:confused3... I will try and figure out where I saw it... but I went with Misty instead. HTH

[Pirate's Princess]

Your vacation sounds lovely! And I'm dying to try Tutto Italia...hopefully I will be in Jan...I'll have to wait and read your reviews!!

[gemmybear83]

Lovely holiday photos!!

Tutto is a great idea!!! And you're right - very handy!!

Great to have you back on the DIS :hug:

:hug:

OMG!!! Robin Hood's Bay!! Roberts Dad used to go on holiday there when he was little!! His Mum (Roberts Grannie) used to pile them all in the car and they used to go swimming in knitted trunks!!! :lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

Bob xoxoxox

Haha! I didnt see anyone in knitted swimming trunks :scared1:

Lovely holiday snaps. Have you tried a pros and cons list?

I have but I'm going to wait until we have tried them first - I think all my choices may change!

WHITBY!! oooh Whitby!! (i only know it because of wayne being from sheffield and having gone there!!) really pretty place!

Looks like you had a wonderful holiday! The town looks absolutely charming! I have never looked into Gary Fox... I guess I'm off to research him now!

Thanks!

Ohh your holiday looks amazing! What a great looking town, so pretty with the cliffs by the sea! Makes me want to go right now:rolleyes:, if only it were that easy though right lol!

I have heard really yummy reviews of Tutto Italia btw, it is on my list of places to try soon too (although since joing the Dis that list has tripled in size lol).

I looked into Gary Fox too, his prices look very reasonable. The only thing that made me go with Misty over Fox was that I saw a so-so review of him on here:confused3... I will try and figure out where I saw it... but I went with Misty instead. HTH

I so that so-so review I think it was a DISer who had booked him at the last minute? I have been emailing him back and forth and he has been really nice and helpful - I think we might meet up with him and Randy on our trip in October.

Your vacation sounds lovely! And I'm dying to try Tutto Italia...hopefully I will be in Jan...I'll have to wait and read your reviews!!

It looks yummy doesnt it!

[gemmybear83]

Just a quickie update!

My passporter Cruise book arrived today I have been waiting for this for months (literally months I ordered it from Amazon in March :scared1:). Its really thick - and I figure its never to early to plan your disneymoon?:rotfl:

Also some more exciting news!!! I am up to 18 guests :woohoo: Yvonne who is South Korean and one of my housemates at uni (who now lives in Washington DC) is coming!!! I am super excited as I've not seen her for two years. Me, Yvonne and Amy (my bridesmaid) lived together so it will be a great uni girls reunion :goodvibes Its really hard to see Yvonne as shes always moving all the world and shes super excited we are getting married in the US so its easy for her to come :banana:

[tiggersam00]

Ohhh yay!!! Thats awesome to have a girls reunion, and what more awesome place then WDW:woohoo:!!! That will be extra special Gem!

And yay for Passporter!! I can't wait to get the 2010 one for my disneymoon

[gemmybear83]

Apologies I have disapeared - I havent done anything to do with the wedding I'm afraid!

But I just phoned DFTW :cheer2::cheer2: the lady on the phone was super nice - and best of all she understood my accent :thumbsup2

She kept on asking if I had any specific questions - I don't really!! I thought in hindsight I should make some up haha!

I told her we would like a dessert party - so she noted that down - can't wait for them to call me back!

I'm also going to book Randy now as Adelia has booked Misty - and she is getting married two days before me - so now I don't feel like its too early hehe! I just wish DFTW would let you use the photopackage against something else like they used too.

I also need to contact Patricia La Jeune regarding a hair and make up trial this October as part of our WDW trip. I've never had professional make up done before so I think by having a trial I will be a bit more relaxed on the big day! I am a bit unsure about what day to have it on though - maybe a day when we are going for a nice dinner - so I can look half decent for once?:rotfl:

[torsie24]

Yay for phoning!!!!! Oooooh I can't wait till you hear back!! Any idea when they'll call?

[gemmybear83]

Yay for phoning!!!!! Oooooh I can't wait till you hear back!! Any idea when they'll call?

She said a couple of days - I still don't know what time to go for - I am now thinking 10am - then have lunch, get changed got Epcot for the afternoon and have the dessert party. I am worried if we try and do it in an afternoon it will be far too much food!

[tinks_1989]

Hello

Just catching up on on ypur PJ your holiday looked lovely glad we had good weather for the weekend and you could enjoy your trip even more

yummy italian i love :D

yay for phoning DFTW soooo exciting cant wait till they ring you back

x xx

[gemmybear83]

Hello

Just catching up on on ypur PJ your holiday looked lovely glad we had good weather for the weekend and you could enjoy your trip even more

yummy italian i love :D

yay for phoning DFTW soooo exciting cant wait till they ring you back

x xx

:hug: Hi Leanne! Thanks and I hope everything is going well with the flat :goodvibes

[polynesianbride]

Apologies I have disapeared - I havent done anything to do with the wedding I'm afraid!

But I just phoned DFTW :cheer2::cheer2: the lady on the phone was super nice - and best of all she understood my accent :thumbsup2

She kept on asking if I had any specific questions - I don't really!! I thought in hindsight I should make some up haha!

I told her we would like a dessert party - so she noted that down - can't wait for them to call me back!

I'm also going to book Randy now as Adelia has booked Misty - and she is getting married two days before me - so now I don't feel like its too early hehe! I just wish DFTW would let you use the photopackage against something else like they used too.

I also need to contact Patricia La Jeune regarding a hair and make up trial this October as part of our WDW trip. I've never had professional make up done before so I think by having a trial I will be a bit more relaxed on the big day! I am a bit unsure about what day to have it on though - maybe a day when we are going for a nice dinner - so I can look half decent for once?:rotfl:

YOU PHONED DISNEY??? THAT MEANS I CAN PHONE DISNEY:rotfl: That is soooo exciting... I was trying to wait til 18 months bc I thought they wouldn't talk to you til then. So are they calling you back and assigning you a wedding consultant????? :woohoo:

[gemmybear83]

YOU PHONED DISNEY??? THAT MEANS I CAN PHONE DISNEY:rotfl: That is soooo exciting... I was trying to wait til 18 months bc I thought they wouldn't talk to you til then. So are they calling you back and assigning you a wedding consultant????? :woohoo:

Haha yes they are!:goodvibes I didnt give them a date over the phone I just said December 2010 - so in theory I could be 18 months out. they were really friendly and didnt seem surprised I was calling so early haha!

[torsie24]

YOU PHONED DISNEY??? THAT MEANS I CAN PHONE DISNEY:rotfl: That is soooo exciting... I was trying to wait til 18 months bc I thought they wouldn't talk to you til then. So are they calling you back and assigning you a wedding consultant????? :woohoo:
Definitely call Adelia!

I called a few weeks back, when I was about 23 months out and was assigned a consultant. :yay:

[gemmybear83]

Little mini update - I'm in the process of booking Patricia Le Jeune for a hair and make up trial this October - she is very busy though so just trying to find a free slot!

[torsie24]

Little mini update - I'm in the process of booking Patricia Le Jeune for a hair and make up trial this October - she is very busy though so just trying to find a free slot!
Good luck getting a slot!! :)

[gemmybear83]

Hmmmm hair and make up...

Now I am in contact with Patricia La Jeune I've started to think more about my hair. Since the beginning I've always wanted to wear a pretty hairband in art deco style to match my engagement ring :thumbsup2

These are the current contenders (can you tell I have a slight addiction to a certain site :rotfl: I love all their pieces and they are made from real vintage jewellery :goodvibes:

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/vhh0053_vintage_diamante_headband.jpg


http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/vhh0055_vintage_cluster_headband.jpg

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/VHH043_vintage_art_deco_headband.jpg

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/vhh035_vintage_deco_headband.jpg

The only problem is they nearly all cost as much as my dress :scared1: but I have convinced myself my dress was a bargain and since I am not wearing a veil I can get away with it :rotfl:

I am not going to buy one yet as they keep updating the site with hairbands I love even more :laughing:

I hadnt seen any photos of how I could wear my hair with such a hairband until I bought ok magazine a couple of weeks ago ..... I apologise for my magazine taste in advance and I am not a Westlife fan (awful Irish pop group that I doubt have ever made it in the US!) but one of them got married and his wife had the most perfect hair which I want to copy (Just need to grow it a bit more!). I love the look of their wedding laid back but really pretty :cloud9: So I think I am going to show Patricia these photos and hope she can do something similar - I have some dressy hairbands that I can take with me to use as a prop :goodvibes

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/kianjodiwedding8may2009barbadoso-1.jpg

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/kianjodiwedding8may2009barbadosokma.jpg

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/gemmybear83/kianjodiwedding8may2009barbadoso-2.jpg

[Bolanette87]

I love all those hairbands Gemma! I especially love the last two- I love the mix of crystals and pearls....! The hairstyle you've picked is beautiful too!

Bob xoxoxox

[torsie24]

Perfect hair gemma!!

And I love love LOVE the second to last hairband!!

[gemmybear83]

I love all those hairbands Gemma! I especially love the last two- I love the mix of crystals and pearls....! The hairstyle you've picked is beautiful too!

Bob xoxoxox

Perfect hair gemma!!

And I love love LOVE the second to last hairband!!

Thanks guys :hug: I love the last two the most too - especially your favourite Victoria :love: