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DznyGal

10-31-2009, 11:34 PM

HOW WE MET:
Well we met at a bar, I know what you are thinking, but he and I had some mutual friends and didn't even know it. So we started talking and becoming better friends. One of the first things he did was at 12:01 am the day after my birthday he threw me in the snow outside a bar we were at. It all started because we were joking around and I told him he had to me nice to me because it was my birthday. Well at 12:01 he said It is no longer your birthday lets go... I found out later he wanted to kiss me that night when he "rescued me from the snow" but instead some of our friends followed us out to actually rescuse me. After that, well the rest as they say is history.

ABOUT US AND DISNEY
I am a huge Disney freak, I worked at Blizzard Beach on the college program in the spring of 2000. DF didn't really know much about Disney, so I made sure to plan a vacation for us to go. He is a huge Nascar fan, so for a surprise and special gift for humoring me and going to Disney I bought him the Rookie experience. I actually was able to keep it a secret. I told him we were going to the track for a tour, then while waiting for the van to get us at the TTC I asked if he wanted to drive. He was so excited just like a little kid on Christmas morning. He had so much fun, when we got home he decided to get into go kart racing. Now he and I both race karts at two local dirt tracks.

THE PROPOSAL:
I had been getting anxious about getting engaged and he kept playing it off. So one night he suggested we go to dinner with my parents since we hadn't seen them in a while. I agreed it was a great idea, he also suggested we go eat at Buffalo Wild Wings, that was where we went on one of our first dates.

Apparently while we were at my parents house getting ready to go to dinner, he and my dad had a talk. He asked my dad for his blessing and showed him the ring.

Then after dinner he asked to see the ring I wear on my right hand. I said Why? He said just let me see it. So I did, then a while later I said, Can I have it back, to which he said No not yet. A little more time passed and he says Oh no I dropped your ring, to which I OF COURSE said you jerk why did you do that. So immediately began looking for it on the floor under the booth. He asked me to sit up, but I was concerned with finding it, then my mom says just sit up a minute. Well when I did he was down on his knee holding out my engagement ring. And then I was not to nice and said "What are you doing?" Then he proceed to say some very nice thing and ask me to marry him to which I said YES!

No more than 5 minutes after, mom started asking about weddings. I said I wanted a destination wedding, then mom said well here is your budget where do you want to go? I said Disney and that started the whole process.

LOCATION:
We both agreed we would get married at SBP, it looks so beautiful.

DATE:
Well neither of us wants to wait to long (as I joked I waited long enough LOL)

He joked and said what about on his birthday (April 18th) Then I said why don't we try for the 16th it was his grandfather's birthday who passed before I met DF but they were very close. So it was settled. We would try for the 16th.

His idea is to drive at the Richard Petty Expirence on Saturday April 17th, he has been talking about driving there again ever since we left the first time.

Then we can celebrate his birthday on the 18th.

DznyGal

10-31-2009, 11:39 PM

Well first I went to Alfred Angelos and the girl working was so rude, when I told her our wedding date she said and I quote "Boy you are behind" I found a few potential dresses but because of her attitude I want to look elsewhere.

We then went to David's bridal, and I actually liked so may dresses there is was hard to choose.

Here is what I decided on:
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PICTURES OF ME REMOVED INCASE DF DECIDES TO SNOOP ;-)

Feel free to PM me and I can send you pictures if you would like to see them.
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Thanks to stalking on these boards I decided to put my two bridesmaids in shades of blue, Here are the stock pictures of their dresses:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Carrie.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Stacey.jpg

DznyGal

10-31-2009, 11:43 PM

Oh I guess I should have shown this sooner, here is my ring. He picked it out all by himself (well with a little help from my best friend) She had a list of what I have liked about other rings and what I wasn't a fan of he put that knowledge together and came up with this ring. I LOVE IT. I don't think I could have picked out one this nice!

rebecca_boo

10-31-2009, 11:43 PM

Aww yay a new PJ! I love your story. I really love the dress though the back of it is very pretty, plus you look great in it. Can't wait to read more!

rebecca_boo

10-31-2009, 11:44 PM

and the ring you just added is LOVELY!

DznyGal

10-31-2009, 11:44 PM

I will be faxing in my contract on Monday! :cool1:

DznyGal

10-31-2009, 11:51 PM

Thanks Rebecca I have been meaning to start one for a while, just haven't had time to sit down and type it up.

Boardwalk_bride

11-01-2009, 09:34 AM

Yay! You started a PJ!! I am getting married just one day before you...and since I am staying at BCV, you know that I am totally going to stalk your ceremony :lmao:

The dress looks beautiful, and thing ring too!!!

DznyGal

11-01-2009, 11:20 AM

That is awesome, I look forward to your stalking ;)

I can't wait to see your pictures from your wedding!

kcampbell

11-01-2009, 11:37 AM

Yay Cari! You started a PJ! As you already know I love the colors! ;) Your ring is so pretty too. Enjoy the planning- it goes by all too quickly. :goodvibes

DznyGal

11-01-2009, 11:43 AM

Yay Cari! You started a PJ! As you already know I love the colors! ;) Your ring is so pretty too. Enjoy the planning- it goes by all too quickly. :goodvibes

Thanks! Yes you and BoardwalkBride were my inspriation. :worship:

Glad you like my ring too. Right now it is being resized, so I am sad without it hope to get it back tomorrow or Tuesday.

DznyGal

11-01-2009, 11:58 AM

Here is my florial inspiration thanks to all you great Dis Brides.

I want Fuschia Roses with White Stephanotis and instead of pearls in them I am thinking about having rinestones. I am still deciding if I want all the same color roses or if I will do something like this other DisBride did and have two different shades.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/6530_553323388765_43400087_32745-1.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/DarkPink02.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/DarkPink.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/PinkandWhite.jpg

For my girls I am looking into the Rose Wands, I love the look of them and am thinking about making them with silk. One of my bridesmaids works as an event planner at a local floral shop so we may make that a project for us to make their flowers.

redlight

11-01-2009, 09:19 PM

I love your dress!

Boston Disney Bride

11-01-2009, 09:53 PM

Yay for finding your gown!! I love it! I went to DB and unfortunately was not as successful in finding "the one". I love yours though! I just faxed my contract to them last week and got confirmation that they received it..so now I'm just waiting to hear back from my consultant :) I look forward to reading your updates :) Congrats again!!

DznyGal

11-02-2009, 07:02 PM

Well my contract is faxed in and confirmed they recieved it. Now I wait for the call...

Our guests are starting to work with the travel agent I picked to book their vacations.

I am trying to decide how and how to plan our time with our guests. DF and I are staying Wednesday - Tuesday and most of our guests are arriving Thursday and leaving Monday. (Wedding is Friday)

Do I schedule ADR's and pick people to join us, do I try to book some for large groups, do we decide to go off on our own?

Any ideas out there for me? We will probably have between 15 and 18 guests.

Thanks!

ZipADeeEm

11-02-2009, 08:08 PM

Yeah for your PJ! I never seem to get around to getting one started! Love the gown and your ideas!

DznyGal

11-03-2009, 09:59 PM

Just got the call my dress is in! Just a week ago I found it and it is in already. Also my girls's dresses are in too. I am completely shocked, yet excited. Now I will just have to wait to make my appointment to get it altered, but at least it will be at home with me.

Now I want to go see the Alfred Angelo's girl and say :-P (I wish they had a smiley with their tounge out)

disneygal922

11-04-2009, 04:32 PM

YAY another April Disbride!! :cool1: I'm getting married on Monday April 19, 2010! I love your dress. you look so beautiful. Also, I love the bridesmaid dresses. I can't wait to hear more of your plans! :goodvibes

Boardwalk_bride

11-04-2009, 08:31 PM

We really need an "april" club!!!

DznyGal

11-05-2009, 02:39 PM

I agree, lets start an April Brides Club LOL :cool1:

Congrats DisneyGal922 I just finished reading your trip report. I get more and more excited as I read other brides reports :-)

DznyGal

11-07-2009, 10:57 PM

Well we finally decided to book Kevin Knox for our ceremony, I let DF narrow it down and we contacted a few people and decided on Kevin.

Also my ring came in yesterday and I was able to get it today, I almost forgot how pretty it is and boy did I miss it. Good thing I got it today too, I was very sad to be without it for the Halloween Parties we went to. Tonight we had a birthday party to go to, and tomorrow we have a banquet.

OH AND I PICKED UP MY DRESS AND SHOES TODAY!!!!

Needless to say today was a big day for me. :banana:

pghloveswdw512

11-13-2009, 11:33 AM

DznyGal

11-13-2009, 01:30 PM

Welcome! I love the dress, and the flowers you are thinking of are beautiful.

I can't believe that woman from Alfred Angelo said that to you! What's wrong with someone who doesn't want to wait a year or more to get married?! It's our lives and our marriages! We can do what we want! :lmao:

Thanks! When the call is made to tell the manager about how I was treated at Aflred Angelos I will report back to let everyone know what was said!

girli565

11-13-2009, 02:40 PM

I had the opposite experience at Alfred Angelo's, they were great but at David's Bridal, they were awful!

I'm glad you found a dress you love!! That's all that matters

DznyGal

11-13-2009, 11:13 PM

I had the opposite experience at Alfred Angelo's, they were great but at David's Bridal, they were awful!

I'm glad you found a dress you love!! That's all that matters

One of the main reasons I went to Alfred Angelos was I had heard bad things about Davids, but after the night I had at Afred's I was a little worried about Davids, but we went on a week night and didn't have an appointment and they took me in even though they were kind of busy at times I never felt alone or abandoned, at Alfreds I was the only one there and my girl didn't even stay with me the whole time we had to go find her in the back once.

I am glad you had a good experience, like others have said finding the perfect dress is the main focus I just hope you had fun doing it! It is one of the happiest times of your life!

figment fan21

11-14-2009, 08:43 AM

I LOOOVE your dress! you look so lovely in it! I love your colors too... ;)
Can't wait to read more!

DznyGal

11-15-2009, 09:21 PM

Since I am having my bridesmaids in two shades of blue, what do you think I should put my flower girls in? I have one who is 6 years old and I would like to dress my neice up as well and she will be 7 months at the time of the wedding.
Do I put them in White like me? I am afraid I won't be able to match the blues.

Do I put them in Fuschia since I want the majority of my flowers to be Fuschia Roses?

Please help! :-)

Thanks

HMC8982

11-15-2009, 10:27 PM

I think it's cute when the flower girls are in white dresses that look like mini wedding dresses. Sometimes you can get your exact dress in a flower girl version, if that would be something you want! My niece wore one like that, matching the bride in a wedding. It was very pretty! But I think matching the colors would be fine too! It's all about what you want!! :)

pezaddict231

11-15-2009, 10:47 PM

It's definitely all about what you want, it's the one time where everything can really be how you and your DF want it. If your BM are in two shades of blue already, and the blue you found didn't clash it would be fine. You could definitely also do her in fuschia like the flowers which I think is a good way to bring in your accent color some more. My FG will be in purple to match the flowers since my BM are in gray and I didn't think that was appropriate for a little girl. Even though it's very common, I'm not a huge fan of the FG matching the Bride unless she is her daughter or soon to be stepdaughter, then I think it's adorable. I find it a little weird otherwise to have a "mini-bride", and if she's standing near you in pictures the dresses would blend and of course part of me wants to be the only one in white... but that's just me. I have seen lots of pictures of other weddings where it looks very cute and it's probably also easier since most FG dresses seem to be in white/ivory. Can you take her to try on some dresses and get an idea of what you like? I think it's Jordan bridals that have a line geared toward very young FG's, so maybe you would be able to find matching dresses for the two girls.

Pirate's Princess

11-16-2009, 12:22 PM

YAY a new PJ! Everything sounds great so far! Congrats.

I love your ring and dress. It's very flattering and I really like the train. :goodvibes

And I vote for the fushcia flower girl. Then you don't need to find a blue that matches, and personally I'm not a big fan of the mini-bride.

lpizzuro123

11-16-2009, 02:21 PM

Great report so far - love your story. Your dress is great - sorry you had trouble at AA. I went to Davids and did not purchase my dress there but had a good experience with them. They were very helpful and I tried on quite a few dresses in many different styles. Of course they kept wanted to put a veil on me to give me the full experience. I wanted to wear a veil but I knew I was not purchasing a gown that day and did not want to do the veil thing but it was ok.

As far as you flowergirl dress goes - I would get a white dress and maybe use a blue sash in one of your blue colors. I know my girls wore red and I really wanted to have a flower girl in a white dress with a red sash around her waist but I did not have any little girls I could use. I did have a ringbearer but it is just not the same thing.

Here is something from Davids Bridal website.

http://www.davidsbridal.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplayView?storeId=10052&catalogId=10051&categoryId=-49998961&currentIdx=15&subCategory=-49998976%7c-49998962%7c-49998961&catentryId=6096794&sort=

I think a white dress with a blue sash or maybe flower would look great.

Can't wait to read more.

Linda

HMC8982

11-17-2009, 10:52 PM

I was looking at flower girl dresses today.. and I think I'm going with the kind that is white with a teal sash.

kcampbell

11-18-2009, 09:50 AM

IMHO, I think you should put your FG's in white dresses and see if you can get one Navy sash and one light blue sash for around their waists from the co. you ordered the Maids dresses from. (if that's not possible then I say Navy sashes -b/c it's more forgiving in photos so there's no need for an exact match) You already have the 2 maids in separate colors and I think a fuschia FG dress would not only be too much, but it would completely take away from your flowers.

Having said that-- if you do not want the fuschia to be an accent/pop color- then I would consider it, but really only as a last resort.

As I said, just my opinion-- take it or leave it. :thumbsup2

DznyGal

11-18-2009, 09:54 AM

Thanks you EVERYONE for your quick replies! I don't have time to update now, but will try to update on what I have going on either tonight or tomorrow night.

I really appreciate everyone's opinions who weighed in it means a lot to me to hear from all of you!

Ann117

11-18-2009, 09:59 AM

I just found you pj. I love your dress. I vote for the white dress with a blue sash.

DznyGal

11-19-2009, 06:06 PM

Here are some quick updates before I head to the gym.

DF is in the process of buying a new truck/SUV so things have been crazy, he is the type to research EVERYTHING before buying.:confused:

Some pictures to share:
My head piece:
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/HairComb.jpg

My viel and (head piece that is similar if not mine)
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Viel.jpg

QUESTION:
Necklace or no necklace? What do you think? I am leaning towards none and maybe bigger earrings.

Ideas?

My Shoes:
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Shoes.jpg

So I got my planner, and she is great so far she has answered a bunch of questions and replies to email very quickly.

As some of you may have seen on some other posts I made, I can not have a DP at EPCOT the night of my wedding so I am leaning towards SCP, and I still need to find a place for dinner. Sarahss suggested Ohana, and that is a good idea, so right now I am leaning towards that. My group should have close to 20 people, and I would like to try to keep the cost at or under $1,000 for dinner. Also I do want to wear my dress so I can get pictures at SCP in it.

I am open for suggestions so suggest away.

Again thanks to everyone who commeted about my flower girls dresses, I am still deciding. As a general theme I want to keep cost down for the girls parents as well so I don't want to go overboard on their dresses.

Well off to the gym, I hope to update more often now that I have my planner. :cool1:

Stay tuned!

Boardwalk_bride

11-19-2009, 07:27 PM

DznyGal

11-19-2009, 07:50 PM

I really like the way the hair piece and veil look together! I definitely think that with all the accessories you have already, you only need either big earrings or a necklace, I think both might be too much.

I think Sago Cay will be really nice, and it will prob save some money! What time is your wedding at? You could do a dinner at Sago Cay? That would save money, since you wouldn't need a dessert party and a dinner! I don't want to be a downer, but I think you may have trouble making ADR's for so many people. I tried to book Ohana for 13 people on saturday (April 17th) and they said we would need separate tables (and I called on the 6 month mark).

Another idea that could be fun, and inexpensive, and probably not all booked, is Raglan Road. People can order off the menu, or you can get a banquet style meal through them as well!

Thanks I agree Earrings and a necklace would be to much with the other detail I have.

As for dinner, I am worried about reservations as well. My planner said she can try to book for me, so that might help she can "call around" rather than me having to do it. The reason I didn't book at the 6 month mark was we are waiting for confirmation from a few of our guests, and I didn't get my planner until last week. I didn't want to book an ADR before I talked to the planner to see if DP were available. Now I am glad I did wait.

I forgot you could do dinner at SCP, maybe I will do that. My wedding is at 2:30 (you better remember that if you want to stalk it LOL).

When I hear back from my planner I will ask her about dinner options.

Boardwalk_bride

11-19-2009, 07:58 PM

Thanks I agree Earrings and a necklace would be to much with the other detail I have.

As for dinner, I am worried about reservations as well. My planner said she can try to book for me, so that might help she can "call around" rather than me having to do it. The reason I didn't book at the 6 month mark was we are waiting for confirmation from a few of our guests, and I didn't get my planner until last week. I didn't want to book an ADR before I talked to the planner to see if DP were available. Now I am glad I did wait.

I forgot you could do dinner at SCP, maybe I will do that. My wedding is at 2:30 (you better remember that if you want to stalk it LOL).

When I hear back from my planner I will ask her about dinner options.

DF and I are staying at the Beach club than, and we plan on swimming and staying around the boardwalk on friday, so you can be sure to see 2 newlyweds snapping pictures of you at a distance :rotfl:

You have Kathleen for a planner right? She's great, she'll be able to find you something!

DznyGal

11-19-2009, 08:01 PM

Here is the jewelry I got for me girls, I think it "classy Disney" a work friend of mine didn't even notice the Mickey's in the necklaces. I figured a touch of disney but I didn't want it to be to "cartoon-like" if that makes sense to any of you. ;)

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Necklace4.gif
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/earrings3.gif

I am giving my sister my (MOH) this bracelet as well to give her a little extra.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/bracelet.gif

Once I pick a flower girl dress for my 6 year old, I will pick jewelry for her as well.

DznyGal

11-19-2009, 08:03 PM

DF and I are staying at the Beach club than, and we plan on swimming and staying around the boardwalk on friday, so you can be sure to see 2 newlyweds snapping pictures of you at a distance :rotfl:

You have Kathleen for a planner right? She's great, she'll be able to find you something!

Yes I have Kathleen, she has been great so far and I have only been working with her for a few days.

I will make sure to keep a look out for you! :banana:

DznyGal

01-31-2010, 09:02 PM

Well girls (and guys) I finally have some updates. Life has been a bit crazy with work barely let me take time off around the holidays, so working a ton trying to spend time with Family and trying to plan a wedding didn't leave a lot of extra free time for anything. Oh and since my sisters daughter is just 4 months, I try to spend as much time with her as possible!

But with all that being said here are a bunch of much needed updates.

First I had my appointment with Rosie and have all my flowers picked out.

Oh and funny story, I know someone who is married to Rosie's nephew! Small world.

DF's father passed away in July 2009, so I am stealing Kelly's idea and reproducing her candle for her dad.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/120682-0485.jpg

For DF's flower (thanks for Nicsnick for the picture):
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Groom.jpg

My Bouquet thanks again to Nicsnick
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/cropped.jpg

My rose wands will be Hot Pink instead of Red, thanks to lpizzuro123 for the picture:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/RedWands.jpg

My sand ceremony colors and jars:
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Sand_elements.jpg

I also ordered some scattered rose pedals for the sand ceremony table, Cake and Champaign tables.

We decided on Mickey Rice Krispy Treats as our favors, here is the picture Rosie sent me:
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Mickeyricekrispy325.jpg

And fianlly my flower girl in her dress, I also got my niece the same dress even though she will just be 7 months when we get married:

Our Invitations, we only have 5 families joining us so I found these on etsy and ordered them the other day. This is the 'stock' photo, but I ordered Navy blue and pink as my colors as well:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Invitation01.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Invitation02.jpg

Our main invite card:

Now for the insides, the maps are on one card and Ceremony on the front Downtown Disney on the back:

Other two insert cards wedding day and pre and post wedding events:

Finally I just realized I never posted the picture from our engagement night, they are not the best but I love that you can see a tear in DF's eyes. :-)

DznyGal

02-01-2010, 03:20 PM

I dropped my dress of at the seamstress last week, she is married to my dad's cousin so she will be taking it in a bit and since I am short it needs taken up in the front as well. She said she would hang on to it for me until I need to ship it to Disney so I don't have to worry about it! I am so excited and can't wait to try it on once she is done with the alterations.

Yesterday DF and I went to Men's Warehouse and he picked out his Tux, but wouldn't let me see what he picked. I think since I wouldn't let him see my dress this was his way of having a wedding day suprise for me. LOL Silly men... :rotfl:

Boardwalk_bride

02-01-2010, 03:49 PM

DznyGal

02-01-2010, 03:52 PM

I love all your updates!! The invites look so great! That is awesome you are going to Wolf Gang Pucks for the reception! I REALLY want to go there when I am there as well, it looks so tasty!

I'm super jealous of the rice krispy Mickeys! I really want to add those to mine now as well :rotfl:

Your e-night pics are cute...you are a charming couple ;)

Thanks the funny thing is he is 6'4" and I am 5'4" so our best pictures are when we are both sitting :)

We will have to try to find a time for us to meet in person! It is all coming up so fast it will be here before we know it! :lovestruc

pink_tink8i8

02-03-2010, 09:44 PM

everything looks great so far :thumbsup2

ZipADeeEm

02-03-2010, 10:16 PM

Yeah for updates! Your special day is right around the corner!!

DznyGal

02-15-2010, 04:51 PM

I was shopping this weekend and found my dress for EPCOT after our wedding dinner, and I also found these shoes.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Dress204.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Dress205.jpg

The dress was on sale for half off at DEB, I haven't shopped there since high school, and don't know what made me go in there yesterday but boy am I glad I did, the dress only cost $25 and the shoes were also on sale and I was happy to get them for $27 (they are sketchers) the funny thing is my dress was cheaper than my shoes. LOL

kcampbell

04-16-2010, 05:25 PM

:goodvibes:lovestruc HAPPY WEDDING DAY Cari! Hope everything turned out wonderful for you! :lovestruc:goodvibes

DznyGal

04-21-2010, 04:04 PM

:goodvibes:lovestruc HAPPY WEDDING DAY Cari! Hope everything turned out wonderful for you! :lovestruc:goodvibes

Thanks Kelly, we had a WONDERFUL day, truly a Fairy Tale wedding! I will get pictures up once I weed through all the photos our guest took. :-)

Sccrmnky2005

04-21-2010, 04:12 PM

Can't wait to hear about your big day!!

kcampbell

04-21-2010, 06:17 PM

Disney9.9.10

04-21-2010, 08:57 PM

I hope that you had a wonderful wedding day! Can't wait to see pictures!!

DznyGal

04-22-2010, 08:51 AM

Fantastic!! I'm happy to hear you had such a great day! Post pics when you can, but enjoy your honeymoon girly! :cutie:

**Before I forget...Did Mickey and Minnie appear in purple or gold? Inquiring minds want to know! ;):lmao:;)

Here is a teaser picture, and it should answer your question Kelly:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Wedding/Kiss5.jpg

girli565

04-22-2010, 09:07 AM

That is a great picture!!

lpizzuro123

04-22-2010, 09:34 AM

Great teaser picture and can't wait to read and see more. I am sure you had a wonderful day.

Everything in your PJ looks great - glad I could help out with the Rose Wands and I just LOVE your invites. We used Card and Pockets also and I really think they are the best.

Hope you are having a wonderful time at Disney.

Linda

kcampbell

04-22-2010, 09:38 AM

YAY!! :cheer2: I'm so glad Minnie's purple dress was back from the cleaners!! :rotfl: Adorable pic and great teaser!!! Can't wait for more! :goodvibes

DznyGal

04-22-2010, 09:50 AM

Ok one more then I need to get some work done today, being back to work sucks :-(

As you can see, Mom and Minnie had a talk and decided to wear purple :lmao:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Wedding/Family.jpg

kcampbell

04-22-2010, 11:26 AM

AWW! You look so pretty and so happy!!! :goodvibes

pink_tink8i8

04-22-2010, 01:02 PM

great pics!

sillykaren

04-22-2010, 01:48 PM

You looked GORGEOUS! Love your bouquet. I think it's become quite the favorite around here! :goodvibes

Disney9.9.10

04-22-2010, 02:03 PM

Your teaser pictures are just that - teasers! They are so beautiful, we all cannot wait to see more! Congratulations on being married!

DznyGal

04-22-2010, 02:35 PM

You looked GORGEOUS! Love your bouquet. I think it's become quite the favorite around here! :goodvibes

Thank you! Yes I fell in love with the bouquet when I saw Nicsnick's photos and her dress even was similar to mine, so I was able to kind of imagine what they would look like together. I owe a lot of my wedding choices to all the wonderful DisBrides! I feel like I wasn't creative, because I took bits and pieces from so many people and made it mine.

I think it is just that everyone has such great ideas, and there is definitely something for everyone!

Hopefully I will have some time to post more pictures tonight. I also need to type of my reviews of everyone, all people involved were WONDERFUL, no complaints here!
:cloud9:

DznyGal

04-22-2010, 02:37 PM

Your teaser pictures are just that - teasers! They are so beautiful, we all cannot wait to see more! Congratulations on being married!

Thank you so much, it feels good to be married. :lovestruc

Boardwalk_bride

04-23-2010, 01:18 PM

DznyGal

04-23-2010, 01:58 PM

I love your teaser pictures! DF and I tried to look for you since we were walking around the boardwalk and swimming at Stormalong Bay. I must have forgot your ceremony time, because we didn't see you any of the three or four times we looked!

Congrats, it looks like your day was wonderful!

No problem, we had a beautiful day. A little hot for DF, but he survived. ;)

Our ceremony was at 2:30, I did look for you at one point, but then got distracted with the events and didn't think about you again until later that evening and wondered if you made it over.

I can't wait to see more of your pictures, your TTD ones are beautiful!

shippedtosea

04-23-2010, 02:02 PM

Joining in! popcorn::

Congrats! You looked beautiful. Can't wait to read more!

Brit_Jude

04-23-2010, 04:09 PM

Lovely teaser pics - congratulations :banana:

TinkLoverSam

04-23-2010, 06:49 PM

Love the teaser pics!

DznyGal

04-25-2010, 08:33 PM

Here we go, I can't wait to see our DPS pictures because these came out so nice!

The girls have arrived:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Wedding/Arriving.jpg

My flower girl is so adorable!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Wedding/MeandZoe.jpg

My dad and me, this is also the best picture of my train I have:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Wedding/DadandMe.jpg

Heading out...

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Wedding/Headingout2.jpg

The nice walk to SBP, I enjoyed this walk:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Wedding/Arriving5.jpg

Dad and me walking to the alter:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Wedding/DadandMe2.jpg

Rev Kevin was awesome, I will do my reviews later but had to say everyone really enjoyed him and his service!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Wedding/Vowels.jpg

A good picture of us and our cake:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Wedding/Cake6.jpg

Our special guests, I love this picture!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Wedding/Cake4.jpg

Even I got caught up in taking pictures. :)

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Wedding/Photographer2.jpg

My girls, our small bridal party:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Wedding/BridalParty.jpg
In the limo on our way to Pucks for dinner:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Wedding/Limo3.jpg

Off to Pucks:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Wedding/OfftoDinner.jpg

Waiting for our ride, I love this picture it truly sums up the day. Happy, releaved etc...

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k82/cari1019/Wedding/Waitingforourride2.jpg

We didn't end up making it to EPCOT this night, so I saved my other dress for our reception which is this Saturday.

Pirate's Princess

04-26-2010, 05:31 PM

Great pictures! I can't wait to read all about it! Happy belated wedding day and congratulations!

April Elizabeth

04-26-2010, 05:42 PM

I love your pictures and your dress! You look so pretty:cutie:

Bride-to-be

04-26-2010, 06:53 PM

Everything looks great! I especially like your Mickey and Minnie pics popcorn::

DznyGal

05-20-2010, 02:06 PM

It has only taken me over month, but here are my reviews. I hope you all enjoy them!

DFTW, Coordinator Kathleen –

She was awesome, I emailed her quite often and she always responded quickly. I also had a bad habit of changing my mind and she was always happy to make the needed modifications. She also made suggestions and asked my opinions on things to get me thinking about what I would like or not like. I appreciate her taking the time to talk things out with me, I know that without her one on one attention and her attention to detail the day wouldn’t have gone as perfect as it did!

We talked the day before our wedding to make the final arrangements for the Limo etc… and then we were set.

As the limo arrived with me and my girls Kathleen met us at the car and escorted us inside. There she handed out our flowers and we took some pictures with the photographer.

At that point she walked us down to SBP.

She kept everything moving, but wasn’t pushy. Just said time for this and now time for that and kept us updated on how much time we had over all. Everything flowed so nicely that thinking back it all went by in a blur. Which to me is good, that means there were no snags for us to remember or dwell upon.

Disney Floral Rosie –

I sent her a lot of pictures and requests, and she did awesome. All the flowers came out better than expected. When I received my initial Floral BEO noticed she had my bridesmaid wands listed with light pink ribbons, so I sent her an email and showed her the pictures of my flower girl wand we made and asked her to change it to hot pink ribbons, and they came out awesome! The other thing that between her and Kathleen that was worked out was a special magical moment for our guests. We had Mickey and Minnie sign a photo of themselves and had it delivered to Pucks for dinner along with the Mickey rice crispy treats. We passed them out to our guests as favor and a special memento of the private time we all got to spend with Mickey and Minnie. Also while we were getting pictures taken with Daryn he mentioned how I wanted pictures at a location he wasn’t 100% sure how to get to, I told him I didn’t know what he was talking about. Here Rosie added a location and wrote if there is time after it, well since I didn’t even know where it was we found some steps outside the Boardwalk and used them. Kathleen said sometimes Rosie will add a few ‘surprise’ places to the list for if there is time. I thought that was so sweet of her!

DPS, Daryn –

He is awesome, I haven’t heard of any other DIS Brides having him but we really enjoyed him. He was very personable and made us feel comfortable and he had us laughing the whole time. He told us how he only works for Disney part time and actually he and his family live in the Mid-West like us. I was a little concerned with a photographer being a distraction during the ceremony, but actually I didn’t notice him at all. I was excited when I saw how many good pictures he got of us because at the time I wasn’t sure he took any. I did have it in the back of my head to just relax and smile and don’t make any crazy faces that could end up on film. LOL Of course thinking back there are a few pictures I wish we would have taken, but all in all that isn’t his fault it is mine for not thinking though all the shots we needed. To be honest I was on cloud 9 just soaking it all up and did not feel any stress or anything so I missed a few little things along the way. =)

Rev Kevin Knox –

I read some good and some average reviews from Rev Kevin, but for us he was awesome. We chose his standard ceremony with the blessing of the hands and a memorial reading. Even though we didn’t write anything ourselves we felt the words were so true and memorable for us. Even our guest commented on how beautiful all the words he spoke and how well he executed the ceremony. He made us feels as if we knew him for years and in truth we just met him a few minutes before. After the ceremony he asked for our two witnesses to sign, and then in a ‘poof’ he was gone. Later we talked about no one seeing him leave he was just gone. All in all it worked out well we were involved in other things at that point so it might have been strange if he did go around and say good bye. I do understand what some brides express with his email ‘spam’ , but that didn’t bother me it just reminded me of what I needed to take care of to get all of our wedding plans squared away.

DFTW Violinist, Rob –

It was so beautiful to hear the wonderful violin music in the background, and to be honest I don’t even remember hearing specific songs. It was just very southing to hear the sounds of the violin. Then while we were eating our cake he asked for requests. Most of our guests just said Disney movies like “The Little Mermaid”, “Aladdin”, etc… then he got to my flower girl and he asked her to pick a Disney movie should like to hear a song from and who knows why but she said Hercules and wouldn’t you know he immediately started playing the main song from Hercules. Even though I did enjoy the movie at that moment I couldn’t even think of how it sounded. He started playing, and I was shocked he had that song in his arsenal! Then for the last song he came to us and I knew what DH was going to say, so I looked at him and smiled. He asked him to play the Devil Went Down To Georgia. He smiled back at us and played away. All of our guest laughed.

Limo Driver, Steve –

On our way to dinner (we were in the first trip) he reminded us we had our left over cake in the front seat with him along with our cake topper etc… I was a bit concerned about carrying all of this into Wolfgang Pucks, and all I did was say I was unsure how we would transport all of it. At that moment Steve spoke up and said he could take them to our hotel and leave them with the Bell Services since after his next trip with guests we still has some time left for his services. I thought that was above and beyond, yes I know we paid him for his time but he didn’t have to suggest that for us. Like I said I wasn’t even really complaining just kind of thinking out loud about transporting our ‘stuff’.

Disney Server Vince –

He did an excellent job. A funny story, is while our guests were getting their pictures with Mickey and Minnie he asked us if we needed anything. We both said practically in unison No Everything is Great! Then we hear CRASH, Minnie bumped into our pillar with the Hurricane and memorial candle breaking the hurricane. Good thing the hurricane was rented. LOL I am also glad it wasn’t one of us who knocked it over it was Minnie. =) He just excused himself and went right over to clean it up, no hesitation at all. It was comforting to feel so comfortable with people we just met. Also while eating cake he asked if people wanted seconds and served all of us very quickly. He along with some others also moved two of the tables out of the sun and under the tree with the others to get all of us in the shade. That was much appreciated since even though it was an April day, it was very hot especially for all of us midwester’s. LOL

Minnie and Mickey –

Before they arrived Kathleen told me they were on their way so we stalled for only about a minute then they were there. We cut the cake, and took a TON of pictures. Then Kathleen came to me and asked if we got all the pictures we needed I said we did and then they said Good Bye and headed out. I am not 100% sure but I think they were there more than there 30 minutes, even my mom mentioned she thinks they were there for a “long time”.

Carolyn Allens Bridal –

They were wonderful, every time I called or emailed they answered my questions quickly and we always very kind and reassuring. I was very nervous about shipping my dress, but it was the best thing I did! Not having to deal with taking it on the plane was so nice. Also my mom was so impressed with them when they delivered the dresses she suggested I get my dress preserved. I then called the following day and set everything up. The picked up my dress from or resort the following day without any issues. I received my dress back a few days ago and it is perfect. I am so glad I had it preserved.

Men’s Warehouse –

The local store was great, even though they never have done a Disney wedding, or a destination wedding like ours. Once we explained what we needed to do everything went smoothly. The people at the Winter Garden store were also very easy to work with. They arrived before we did, and we just had to return them to the bell desk the day after. My only complaint is they allow you to have the tux’s many days before the wedding, but you have to have it back the morning after. I was tempted to say my wedding was a different day to allow for us to get the tux’s back later. It is a bit hectic to get them back to the bell desk the morning after the wedding. Also both DF and my Father said that the shoes were about a half size to small even though they tried them on at our local store they seemed smaller when they arrived from the FL store. I don’t know if it would have been possible or not, but I think we should have had my dad’s tux delivered to his resort and picked up from there, it was a bit harder than I expected to get the tux to my dad the night before the wedding and get it back from him after dinner. We managed without any major issues, but it did add some stress that I think could have been eliminated.

weedee

05-20-2010, 02:22 PM

DznyGal

05-21-2010, 08:48 AM

Great reviews! Kathleen is also my planner so I'm so glad to hear that she didn't try to rush you or anything the day of. She's been really wonderful so far and I'm so excited to finally meet her in person!

You looked beautiful! congrats! :goodvibes

Thanks and you won't be disappointed with Kathleen she is wonderful!

Also we got our pictures in the mail the other day, now to start uploading to photobucket. :-)

Boardwalk_bride

05-21-2010, 12:02 PM

DznyGal

05-21-2010, 01:12 PM

I'm glad you liked all your vendors. I had the same planner as well, and thought she was amazing through the planning, but unfortunately I thought she was a little incomplete with helping with the reception.

I cannot beleive you got your pics already, I still haven't gotten mine!!!

I'm looking forward to seeing your pics!

The only reception we had was dinner at Wolfgang Pucks, so she didn't have much involvement other than she booked our reservation and got us in the limo in time to get there.

As for our pictures, we didn't do any park shoots, and we only upgraded to the cheapest Cinderella package so that is probably why ours didn't take as long to come in. :-)

I can't wait to see yours!!!!

Nicsnick

05-26-2010, 08:29 PM

DznyGal

05-26-2010, 09:34 PM

I was reading someones PJ that you have posted in and I saw the pictures on your sig. I was like hey those flowers look like mine!! SO I came over to read your PJ!! I loved my flowers on my wedding day and I am glad that they inspired someone else!! When I was planning I e-mailed a couple of places for quotes on flowers and one of them sent me a picture kinda like my flowers. As soon as I saw it I knew that is what my flowers would be!!

Congrats on your marrage! It looks like yall had an amazing day!!

Ahh thanks, I am glad you didn't mind me stealing your flowers. When I saw yours I fell in love with them! Your dress was also kind of similar to mine, so I was able to imagine how it might look together. I loved my flowers too, I took so many pictures of them even days after our wedding I kept looking at them in our room I didn't get them preserved because I am not a fan of how they look most times, that is why I took so many pictures to remember how much I loved them!

DznyGal

07-08-2010, 04:15 PM

We are heading back to the world this September from the 16-22! With the AP rate on rooms we really couldn't pass it up. Originally we wanted to go in October, but it would have cost us about $600 more to go in October, so September here we come!
This time we are staying at the Caribbean Beach Resort and purchased the dining plan, so now it is time to try to make ADR's. I am so excited!

I know I need to do my Wedding Trip report, and I hope to get working on it soon.

So Stay Tuned!

DznyGal

07-13-2010, 02:33 PM

Soooo I might have my DH convinced we need to go back in December too. He has never been at Christmas, and I was only there once. He is considering it.

We have talked about having kids soon, and both agree we want to wait to take kids to Disney until they are out of diapers and can walk 'all day' on there own.

That being said, we want to get our Disney fill now especally since we have an AP :rotfl:

:cheer2:

Boardwalk_bride

07-13-2010, 03:12 PM

I'm hoping to go back in December as well! Keep me up to date with your plans! It would be nice to have a small disbride meet, since there seems to be a lot there in December!