Princessfifi
06-03-2010, 02:03 PM
Hi,
I've been reading this board since last August, when we decided on having a Disney Wedding. After completing my first year of Law School, and noticing there are 7 months till our big day, I thought it would be fun to start posting :cool1:
About Us
I'm Anais, 22, and my fiancé is Aldo, 27. We met while I was in undergraduate in Miami. He was my "powder puff" football coach for my sorority. At first, we were great friends, but after hanging out for a month, we realized that we really liked one another (He says he liked me from day one). After three months of dating we lost contact, but by January (about a month of a break) we started talking again and decided to become exclusive. Since that moment, we have been inseparable. After 2 years of dating (and countless trips to Disney), we planned a trip to run the Disney Marathon on January 11, 2009.
An Engagement Story
In October 2008, I began to apply for law schools out of state (we're both originally from FL), and we began discussing long term plans. We both knew we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together. However, I didn't think he would propose so soon. On January 9, we arrived in Disney and picked up our race packets. My best friends and my parents informed us that they were driving up to see us run the marathon. I was so excited because it was my first long race, and the thought of family and friends cheering me on, made me so excited.
We made plans to meet my best friends at Magic Kingdom on the 10th in order to enjoy the day and maybe grab some lunch. However, I noticed that my BF (my maid of honor) and Aldo were acting a bit strange. I just brushed it off, and continued to enjoy my day. However, around noon, Aldo told me that he had to take me somewhere. I thought we were going to Casey's, his favorite place to eat in MK. However, he directed me towards Cinderella's Castle and told me we were eating there. :dance3:I was so excited!!! Since I was a little girl, I would beg my parent's to take me there. But they never did. I thought "That was it, that's why Aldo and Christy were acting so strange." But boy, was I in for a surprise.
After a fabulous lunch, surrounded by a bunch of little girls in their princess costumes, I see our waiter coming towards us with a huge ceramic plate. As he placed it in front of me, i look at him and let him know that we hadn't ordered desert, and he mistaked us for another table. But that's when Aldo got up, and got down on one knee. :eek: I was very confused. I thought "what's going on, is there something in the water. Everyone has lost their marbles." Then the waiter proceeded to lift the cover, and sitting there is a glass slipper was a beautiful ring (conflict free diamond) surrounded by rose petals!
I said yes, in between crying and jumps. All the disney princesses came by to congratulate us, and a little girl even came up to me to see my ring. (I thought this was hilarious!)
As we were exiting the restaurant, we were met by our family and friends who were waiting to congratulate us. That had to be one of the best moments I have ever experienced. He worked so hard on making sure it was everything I dreamed of.
Our Wedding
Since I was a little girl, my parents would take us to Disney about once every two to three months, and I remember passing by the GF WP and would look at my dad and tell him that I wanted to get married there. They would look at me, and deep down inside they knew it would occur. I have loved Disney from Day 1.
So, Aldo knew I wanted a Disney Wedding. He has grown a love for Disney since we started dating. Pretty much every vacation we took was to disney. We waited on setting a date until after I was admitted into a Law School. I was accepted to the University of Maryland School of Law, GO TERPS! I moved up in August, and Aldo moved up in December. We decided on getting married in Disney, and attended our first planning session in January 2010. Our date was set for January 7, 2011.
Wedding Details- Rehearsal Dinner- 8:30 p.m. Sago Cay, Dessert Party (Wishes):cheer2:
- Ceremony- 10:00 a.m. Wedding Pavillion
- Cocktail Hour- Terrace of the Atlantic Dance Hall
- Reception- Atlantic Dance Hall, Brunch Buffet
- Colors- Pink (think coral) and hints of green (minimal)
- Bridesmaids- 4 (two MOH, and two BM)
- Groomsmen- 4 (1 BM, 3 GM)
- Wedding Specialist- Carol Mikles- I heart her so much! She is absolutely fabulous.
- Officiant- Tim Herring
- Make-up Artist- Patricia LeJeune
- Planning Session- August 13, 2010
- Theme- Even though I didn't want a "theme", I am a 70 year old woman, stuck in the body of a 22 year old. I wish I was born in the era of Frank Sinatra and Fred Astaire, where women dressed up to go to the grocery store and always looked fabulous. So we decided on keeping with that feel. Just think big band, and Rat Pack music playing, pink roses, and classic elegance. (minus to oppression of women) Plus, I love Mad Men even though that is set in the 1960's, so my dress for the rehearsal dinner is very Betty Drapper, and Aldo's suits are all accompanied with simple black and whites, and hopefully skinny tie for the rehearsal dinner.
Things we have purchased
- Luggage Tags- We ordered custom lugagge tags off of etsy
- Mickey Shirts- Off of Etsy for the RB and FG. (The RB is in camo, too cute)
- MOH Gifts- I found these fabulous red kate spade wristlets.
- Welcome Bags- We bough white trapeze boxes and ribbon tags from Etsy.
- Asprin, Shout Wipes, and Sewing Kits for the Welcome Bags
- My dress. Its a secret :)
- His suit
- We are currently shopping for invites for the RD and the Wedding
- I'm allowing the BM to pick their own dresses and they're shopping next weekend for them. I want them to feel beautiful
I look forward to speaking with all of you! I am so excited to hear all your advice and comments.
With love.
I've been reading this board since last August, when we decided on having a Disney Wedding. After completing my first year of Law School, and noticing there are 7 months till our big day, I thought it would be fun to start posting :cool1:
About Us
I'm Anais, 22, and my fiancé is Aldo, 27. We met while I was in undergraduate in Miami. He was my "powder puff" football coach for my sorority. At first, we were great friends, but after hanging out for a month, we realized that we really liked one another (He says he liked me from day one). After three months of dating we lost contact, but by January (about a month of a break) we started talking again and decided to become exclusive. Since that moment, we have been inseparable. After 2 years of dating (and countless trips to Disney), we planned a trip to run the Disney Marathon on January 11, 2009.
An Engagement Story
In October 2008, I began to apply for law schools out of state (we're both originally from FL), and we began discussing long term plans. We both knew we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together. However, I didn't think he would propose so soon. On January 9, we arrived in Disney and picked up our race packets. My best friends and my parents informed us that they were driving up to see us run the marathon. I was so excited because it was my first long race, and the thought of family and friends cheering me on, made me so excited.
We made plans to meet my best friends at Magic Kingdom on the 10th in order to enjoy the day and maybe grab some lunch. However, I noticed that my BF (my maid of honor) and Aldo were acting a bit strange. I just brushed it off, and continued to enjoy my day. However, around noon, Aldo told me that he had to take me somewhere. I thought we were going to Casey's, his favorite place to eat in MK. However, he directed me towards Cinderella's Castle and told me we were eating there. :dance3:I was so excited!!! Since I was a little girl, I would beg my parent's to take me there. But they never did. I thought "That was it, that's why Aldo and Christy were acting so strange." But boy, was I in for a surprise.
After a fabulous lunch, surrounded by a bunch of little girls in their princess costumes, I see our waiter coming towards us with a huge ceramic plate. As he placed it in front of me, i look at him and let him know that we hadn't ordered desert, and he mistaked us for another table. But that's when Aldo got up, and got down on one knee. :eek: I was very confused. I thought "what's going on, is there something in the water. Everyone has lost their marbles." Then the waiter proceeded to lift the cover, and sitting there is a glass slipper was a beautiful ring (conflict free diamond) surrounded by rose petals!
I said yes, in between crying and jumps. All the disney princesses came by to congratulate us, and a little girl even came up to me to see my ring. (I thought this was hilarious!)
As we were exiting the restaurant, we were met by our family and friends who were waiting to congratulate us. That had to be one of the best moments I have ever experienced. He worked so hard on making sure it was everything I dreamed of.
Our Wedding
Since I was a little girl, my parents would take us to Disney about once every two to three months, and I remember passing by the GF WP and would look at my dad and tell him that I wanted to get married there. They would look at me, and deep down inside they knew it would occur. I have loved Disney from Day 1.
So, Aldo knew I wanted a Disney Wedding. He has grown a love for Disney since we started dating. Pretty much every vacation we took was to disney. We waited on setting a date until after I was admitted into a Law School. I was accepted to the University of Maryland School of Law, GO TERPS! I moved up in August, and Aldo moved up in December. We decided on getting married in Disney, and attended our first planning session in January 2010. Our date was set for January 7, 2011.
Wedding Details- Rehearsal Dinner- 8:30 p.m. Sago Cay, Dessert Party (Wishes):cheer2:
- Ceremony- 10:00 a.m. Wedding Pavillion
- Cocktail Hour- Terrace of the Atlantic Dance Hall
- Reception- Atlantic Dance Hall, Brunch Buffet
- Colors- Pink (think coral) and hints of green (minimal)
- Bridesmaids- 4 (two MOH, and two BM)
- Groomsmen- 4 (1 BM, 3 GM)
- Wedding Specialist- Carol Mikles- I heart her so much! She is absolutely fabulous.
- Officiant- Tim Herring
- Make-up Artist- Patricia LeJeune
- Planning Session- August 13, 2010
- Theme- Even though I didn't want a "theme", I am a 70 year old woman, stuck in the body of a 22 year old. I wish I was born in the era of Frank Sinatra and Fred Astaire, where women dressed up to go to the grocery store and always looked fabulous. So we decided on keeping with that feel. Just think big band, and Rat Pack music playing, pink roses, and classic elegance. (minus to oppression of women) Plus, I love Mad Men even though that is set in the 1960's, so my dress for the rehearsal dinner is very Betty Drapper, and Aldo's suits are all accompanied with simple black and whites, and hopefully skinny tie for the rehearsal dinner.
Things we have purchased
- Luggage Tags- We ordered custom lugagge tags off of etsy
- Mickey Shirts- Off of Etsy for the RB and FG. (The RB is in camo, too cute)
- MOH Gifts- I found these fabulous red kate spade wristlets.
- Welcome Bags- We bough white trapeze boxes and ribbon tags from Etsy.
- Asprin, Shout Wipes, and Sewing Kits for the Welcome Bags
- My dress. Its a secret :)
- His suit
- We are currently shopping for invites for the RD and the Wedding
- I'm allowing the BM to pick their own dresses and they're shopping next weekend for them. I want them to feel beautiful
I look forward to speaking with all of you! I am so excited to hear all your advice and comments.
With love.