You know that little Island at the bottom of Australia??? Jason and Laurens DFTW PJ

[mareeld86]

Jason and Laurens Aussie DFTW PJ November 1st 2011 Wishes SBP/Marvin Gardens/Morocco Ok so its finally time to start my planning Journal. I have been lurking on these boards for a few years getting lots of ideas so now its my turn to help others out. not sure if anyone will read it or comment on it but i could use some help. We are about 14 months out but being we are all the way in Australia It takes a little more time to get things organized.
So First things first I will Introduce us. This is my DF Jason and I (Lauren) on our last trip to America in February 2011.
We did the Segway tour.
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/19segwayday3.jpg
And here is a nicer one of us.
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/30Discoverthemagic.jpg
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/31goofyskitchen6.jpg
Ok so on with the show.
Engagement story:
Jason and I started dating in 2006. we had know each other for a couple of months before as he used to drive my flatmate and I into town on a Saturday night so we could go drinking.... Well after a couple of months we started talking and found out we had a lot in common. so one night I came to visit Jason and his house and we just sat talking for hours until about 3 am I think and that’s where our relationship started.
Well when my flatmate found out that we were dating she kicked me out of our house.
So Jason says to me why don’t you move in with me and I was a little hesitant as we had only been dating one month. But I had no where else to stay on short notice so I moved in and as Jason said we will move in together eventually. and ever since then we have been inseparable.
So fast forward o our 2009 America trip. I had no idea Jason had purchased an engagement ring we had spoken about getting married but Jason was always a its just a piece of paper man. So I just presumed it would be years and children before we got married.
So we are in Las Vegas on a day trip to the Grand Canyon Being Aussies we wore shorts. Well us not thinking it was winter and it was snowing and Freezing at the top of the Canyon. We were walking along and DF says "God its beautiful up here" and I said "Yeah"" and he says "Just like you" now at this stage I had all types f things running through my mind like OMG its over, What's he done he is trying to suck up for, lost of different things. and I look at him and He gets down on one knee and says "That’s why I have chosen this place to ask you to marry me" Well I just burst into tears and say really and he says is that a yes?? I yell of course it’s a yes and with that we were engaged. (he later told me he was going to put the ring in a snow ball but knowing me I would throw it off the canyon then there goes he ring.... lol
Here is us after we were engaged
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/GrandCanyon137.jpg
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/GrandCanyon140.jpg
and my ring.
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/GrandCanyon141.jpg
OK so fast forward 2 years and another trip to Disney later and we decided 22 October 2011 is the date. but the big question was Do we get married here or do we go to Vegas and elope??
Due to family issues..... We had to decide what we were doing. Well I had no Interest in planning a wedding because I knew my day would be overshadowed by someone else. So I said to Jason maybe we should elope well Jason is fine with this and I'm quite surprised because I know his mum wont be able to afford to come. (she has some health issues.) I speak to my mum and she is all for another trip to the states. So we decide we are getting married in America the next question was where.

Well after some tooing and froing between Vegas and WDW I managed to persuade my DF that WDW was the way to go. We would be honeymooning there anyways so we could do it all at once. He is now just as excited as I am.

[mareeld86]

OK so now you know a little about me its time to start my planning and what I have decided so far.
OK so I went to try on wedding dresses but unfortunately the shops wont let you take pictures when your trying dresses on over here so I have none of me in the dresses but I did try on a few. before I went I looked at heaps of dresses on the net but then I found the Maggie Sottero Website and I fell in love.
This is the Anika
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/Annika-Marie1.jpg
The Ambrosia
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/ambrosia.jpg
The Alyssa
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/BBMSOTTALLYSSAs.jpg
and Finally the dress I have chosen the Chardonnay!!!
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/maggiesottero-chardonnaygown.jpg
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/chardonnayback.jpg
So to start with I was having green as my wedding colours but now I am having orange and yellow.
I love a couple of dresses from David's bridal but of course ......They don’t ship to Australia GGGGGGGRRRRRR!!!
These are the bridesmaid dresses I like
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/davidsbridalbridesmaid5.jpghttp://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/davidsbridalbridesmaid4.jpghttp://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/davidsbridalbridesmaid1.jpghttp://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/bridesmain3.jpghttp://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/dbbridesmaid2.jpg

[mareeld86]

OK next is our location we have chooses sea breeze point
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/original.jpg
We are thinking we will have about 10 people there.
They will be:
Me
DF
My Mum, (Chris)
My Sister, (Morgan)
DF best Friend Nathan,
His Partner Ange and
there daughter Tori.
Jason Mum
My Aunty Jannine,
Maybe my dad (but who knows with him.)
So there may be 10 of us.
We are still debating where we are going to have our reception so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.:confused3

[tinkerbell 766]

Welcome and yay for Maggie dresses - I have one for my VR!!

[mareeld86]

OK so jut a little update today..
Jason and I are going back and forth on treception idea we are throwing up between Key west room at the Grand Floridian.
Marvin Garvins Room at the Boardwalk or a reception at a restraunt...
we are thinking there will be 10 people there now so we should be ok to reach a $1000 F/B minimum.

[mareeld86]

OK so I am a little Confused... I thought i read somewhere that when you book your wishes wedding you get a free engagement photo shoot??:confused3
am I going crazy or did i actually read this??
Thanks for your help..

[mareeld86]

Ok so we have booked Sea Breeze point. Marvin Gardens and Morocco for our dessert Party. Now I just have to do a room Block and considering I have never been to WDW I have no idea where to do it.
We have decided on Pop because that's where we will be staying for some of our holiday. And I like the look of the board walk but I'm not sure because its kinda expensive. Any Suggestions would e greatly appreciated.:confused3

[FutureMrs.B]

Hi welcome!! Luv the dresses you have picked out. Look forward to reading more. Looks like we're getting married on the same day..Yey!!:banana::banana:

[mareeld86]

Thanks Future Mrs B. maybe we will need to have a dis wedding meet!! Before our weddings.

[tecomagirl]

Hey,
This is looking good, looking forward to sharing your day with you:bride:

[mareeld86]

Thanks mum Im glad your going to be there!!

[BecBennett]

I didn't know you'd already started a PJ!!

It's so hard organising everything from here, I always thought a wedding was a wedding, no matter what country you're in, but it just seems to be done a little bit differently in the states compared to here.

Looking forward to hearing more.

[SandraSa]

OK so now you know a little about me its time to start my planning and what I have decided so far.
OK so I went to try on wedding dresses but unfortunately the shops wont let you take pictures when your trying dresses on over here so I have none of me in the dresses but I did try on a few. before I went I looked at heaps of dresses on the net but then I found the Maggie Sottero Website and I fell in love.
This is the Anika
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/Annika-Marie1.jpg
The Ambrosia
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/ambrosia.jpg
The Alyssa
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/BBMSOTTALLYSSAs.jpg
and Finally the dress I have chosen the Chardonnay!!!
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/maggiesottero-chardonnaygown.jpg
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/chardonnayback.jpg
So to start with I was having green as my wedding colours but now I am having orange and yellow.
I love a couple of dresses from David's bridal but of course ......They don’t ship to Australia GGGGGGGRRRRRR!!!
These are the bridesmaid dresses I like
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/davidsbridalbridesmaid5.jpghttp://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/davidsbridalbridesmaid4.jpghttp://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/davidsbridalbridesmaid1.jpghttp://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/bridesmain3.jpghttp://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/dbbridesmaid2.jpg

POST PICTURES even just trying it on! They are so pretty!!! So unusual compared to a lot of dresses now a days.

[mareeld86]

Well they wouldn't let me take any pictures trying it on and the lady was always standing there so I couldn't even just sneak one in.....:headache:
Bec I only started a few weeks ago so it hasn't been around for long.

[mareeld86]

So we have Chosen everywhere now.
We are getting married at Sea Breeze point, Reception at Marvin Gardens at the Boardwalk so our guests don't have to walk to far after the ceremony.:rotfl2:and then we are at Morocco for our dessert Party I am so glad I have decided on all the places because I was having a hard time deciding on a reception location.
And now we have 12 people including us coming I was hoping to keep it to 10!! :headache:

[FutureMrs.B]

That's awesome that you have every place picked out. Are you like me? Can't wait to make it official? :rotfl2:

[mareeld86]

That's awesome that you have every place picked out. Are you like me? Can't wait to make it official? :rotfl2:

Yeah We are hanging out for it!!
What reception places have you decided on Mrs.B??

[FutureMrs.B]

The whitehall room and patio. I'm hoping it'll make a really nice day so we can have most of it outside. hehe. I had originally wanted the attic but they said we couldn't have a DJ there. :rolleyes:

[mareeld86]

OK so we got some info about room blocks today and we are thinking its cheaper to see if a dining discount/Free dining comes out for our guests rather than to book the room block price.
Anyone have any suggestions on this??
Thanks

[mareeld86]

OK so I kinda feel like I am asking myself these Questions because no one is answering!! Well on the plus side my mum is off to America today she isn't going to Disney world though she is going to Disneyland...:cool1:
And on another note I will be planning the wedding with not a lot of help as my partner has just gotten a contract to work on the other side of Australia and I will only see him for 1 week every so often...:scared1:

[FutureMrs.B]

Im sorry that no one is responding. I'm not sure about the answer to your questions though. I'm also sorry to hear your partner being away. Hopefully it won't be for that long. :goodvibes

[BecBennett]

Ouch, my DF is working a couple of hours away at the moment, so I only get to see him on weekends, that's hard enough. I can't imagine what it would be like to be in your shoes!

So where's he working?

As to the room block, I'm currently booked under our wedding discount, however I am expecting to get cheaper prices as the time gets closer. I've made my guests aware of this, but they still have the option of booking through the wedding discount, so they know it's done. This way we'll also get the complimentary night.

[mareeld86]

DF will be working in Karratha in the mines we found out its 4 weeks on 1 week off! so I will see him every 4 weeks!:headache:

[BecBennett]

Hey what a coincidence, my DF is helping to set up a new mine in Muswellbrook, but that's only 3 hours from here so still not comparable.

But on the brighter side, those jobs pay a fortune!

[mareeld86]

Yeah its defiantly going to help our Disney wedding fund lol:rotfl2: not that we couldn't afford it before but maybe now I can have characters and the coach!!!

[mareeld86]

OK so I think I have found some shoes now i just need to find them in my size and somewhere that's ships to Australia for a decent Price.
They are callled Gabriella Rocha Neve:
Teal/Bluey Green Green is my favorite colour so im contemplating green shoes.
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/shoes1teal.jpg
White
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/shoeswhite.jpg
I think I have changed my mind on my bridesmaid dresses to
They are by Raylia designs
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/aaaaRAY_2117L-2.jpg
The colour I like is called sunset its a prett orange colour.
I also am thinking about my welcome bags. Obviously I have to get them from Australia to Florida so they cant have too much in them or it has to be really small items.
I have found the sample site on the internet but its 70 postage to Aus so its really not worth it to buy things from there.
So now i have to scour the shops for sample sized or travel sized items i have founds some but they want a stupid amount for the little container so who know what i will do.
On the up size i think i might either make the tote bags myself or purchase them from Vista print they have some cute designs on there site.

[BecBennett]

That BM dress is really pretty, plus it would suit everyone!

I'm in the same boat with the welcome bags. I want to do them but we're already going to have too much luggage. I'm considering just getting some stuff while we're over there, because we'll be there a week before the wedding.

Making the tote bags is a good idea. I might look into that too... :rolleyes: The other thing you can do is google green bags, or recycleable shopping bags etc. and it's possible to buy quite a few of them for cheap. Then you can get some iron on transfers to make them nice.

I stumbled on some shirts at Big W the other day, and they say "Australian Drinking Team" in green and gold. DF and I are thinking about buying one each for all of the blokes who are going to do the "Drinking Around The World" at Epcot. :laughing: That's another thing we'd have to get over there though... :confused:

[FutureMrs.B]

I'm not sure if this is possible or not but DF and I were thinking that when we go for our planning session that we were going to pick some of the stuff up there for the welcome bags. I was thinking if maybe they'd be willing to hold them there for you? Or if you could have them shipped there the week before the wedding so it's not extra things you're carrying. Not sure how much shipping might be from Australia. :goodvibes:goodvibes Also the bridesmaid dresses are really pretty. :)

[mareeld86]

That BM dress is really pretty, plus it would suit everyone!

I'm in the same boat with the welcome bags. I want to do them but we're already going to have too much luggage. I'm considering just getting some stuff while we're over there, because we'll be there a week before the wedding.

Making the tote bags is a good idea. I might look into that too... :rolleyes: The other thing you can do is google green bags, or recycleable shopping bags etc. and it's possible to buy quite a few of them for cheap. Then you can get some iron on transfers to make them nice.

I stumbled on some shirts at Big W the other day, and they say "Australian Drinking Team" in green and gold. DF and I are thinking about buying one each for all of the blokes who are going to do the "Drinking Around The World" at Epcot. :laughing: That's another thing we'd have to get over there though... :confused:

I saw those tops here at Big W too and had a laugh because we thought the exact same thing although there will only be 2 men at the wedding so maybe all us women will have to get them as well and show the blokes how its done....lol:rotfl2:.

On the plus size DF said if he likes the job in WA he said we might be able to squeeze in a week long trip to the USA....maybe a planning session trip!! Im excited but cant get my hopes up!!

I have also decided I am going to give bubbles and petal out for the exit that way we will get a nice combo of both!!

I think I am going to order my Dress from perfect bridal tonight and maybe 2 bridesmaids dresses even though we are not sure if both of them are going to make it I can always keep the other one and have it taken in to fit me!!

I have also decided to make a button bouquet for my flowers as I want to be different and Bring them home.
Damn Australia and there Quarantine laws lol :rotfl2:
I would only have the photos of my flower wouldn't be able to keep them so this way I can have my flowers framed and keep them that way!!
You never know though I absolutely love Gerbera Daisy's so I may end up with those yet!! and my buttons....

[jtanddolly]

Here are a couple of ideas for you that you can make in advance for a "welcome bag" that wouldn't take up much space in your luggage...

1. You can make a water bottle tag (instead of wrapper) in advance and buy a case of water bottles when you get there or you can buy them online at Costco and have them mailed to your hotel. Then place the water bottle tag over the water bottles and that could be item one for your welcome bag.

2. You can make candy bar wrappers in advance and then buy candy bars and double sided tape at Walmart when you get to the states, attach the wrappers to the candy bar and that is thing two for your welcome bag.

3. Make a welcome letter to insert in the welcome bag.

4. Make a door hanger and insert it in the welcome bag.

5. Make a gift tag for the bag.

Since all of these are just paper...they wouldn't take up much space in your luggage and it is really all you would need. All you would have to do (other than get the water, candy bars and double sided tape...look in the office supply section at Walmart and buy the scotch brand with a yellow cover) is assemble the candy bars and welcome bags and that should take 30 minutes.

You can find some examples on this thread in post #12 to give you an idea of what a water bottle tag and candy bar wrapper look like:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2469109

Here is an example of a door hanger that I made:
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp232/jtanddolly/Requests/DoorHangerExample.jpg

[brer rabbit 28]

Hi Lauren :goodvibes

I just started reading you PJ and I'm so excited for you. My colour scheme is orange too (well orange lime and turquoise!) and not only that but i am also having a go at the button bouquet. I've decided to add some sparkly brooches into mine as when I started putting it together I got worried that it looked a little childish. I'd love to hear how you get on with yours.

Your gown is gorgeous and I love the choice of bridesmaid dress, can't wait to hear more of your plans. I'm getting married on 5th October next year so we are very close together.

[mareeld86]

Here are a couple of ideas for you that you can make in advance for a "welcome bag" that wouldn't take up much space in your luggage...

1. You can make a water bottle tag (instead of wrapper) in advance and buy a case of water bottles when you get there or you can buy them online at Costco and have them mailed to your hotel. Then place the water bottle tag over the water bottles and that could be item one for your welcome bag.

2. You can make candy bar wrappers in advance and then buy candy bars and double sided tape at Walmart when you get to the states, attach the wrappers to the candy bar and that is thing two for your welcome bag.

3. Make a welcome letter to insert in the welcome bag.

4. Make a door hanger and insert it in the welcome bag.

5. Make a gift tag for the bag.

Since all of these are just paper...they wouldn't take up much space in your luggage and it is really all you would need. All you would have to do (other than get the water, candy bars and double sided tape...look in the office supply section at Walmart and buy the scotch brand with a yellow cover) is assemble the candy bars and welcome bags and that should take 30 minutes.

You can find some examples on this thread in post #12 to give you an idea of what a water bottle tag and candy bar wrapper look like:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2469109

Here is an example of a door hanger that I made:
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp232/jtanddolly/Requests/DoorHangerExample.jpg

Thanks Dolly I think i might have to do this I was trying to just find a few little toiletry items to go with the welcome packs I just got a bag from Vista Print today but I am not very happy with it so I am trying to find some cheap calico tote bags that i can put some iron on transfers on...
If anyone knows anywhere that I can buy the minimum from and they are not 10 dollars each that would be great!!

Hi Lauren :goodvibes

I just started reading you PJ and I'm so excited for you. My colour scheme is orange too (well orange lime and turquoise!) and not only that but i am also having a go at the button bouquet. I've decided to add some sparkly brooches into mine as when I started putting it together I got worried that it looked a little childish. I'd love to hear how you get on with yours.

Your gown is gorgeous and I love the choice of bridesmaid dress, can't wait to hear more of your plans. I'm getting married on 5th October next year so we are very close together.

How long are you staying at disney world for Brer Rabbit??
I arrive on the 22nd of october.
I will pop over and read your trip report now I havent been doing any reading lately.

[mareeld86]

Ok so I have a question about Room blocks....
If i do a room block do I have to book rooms though that discount rate or can I book it though the AP rate and still get it connected to my room block???
Any help would be appreciated because I am so confused with this....
and If my guests book though a package to get free dining can they connect there confirmation number to my Room block..:confused3
AHH this is doing my head in i am so Confused.

[brer rabbit 28]

How long are you staying at disney world for Brer Rabbit??
I arrive on the 22nd of october.
I will pop over and read your trip report now I havent been doing any reading lately.[/QUOTE]

We go home on the 21st October. What a shame as I could have stalked your wedding!!

Sorry I can't help with the room block question but hopefully someone will come along with some advise.

[BecBennett]

Yes they can all be linked in, you just need to email the confirmation numbers to your planner.

[mareeld86]

Thanks Bec can they only reserve rooms at the places you chose for them to be counted in your room block or can it be anywhere and i email the confirmation numbers though??

[Princess SarahK]

Hi there!! Just joining in, everything looks great so far! Your gown is gorgeous and I LOVE the BM dresses too! Keep the good stuff coming! popcorn::

[mareeld86]

Princess sarah what date is your wedding??
I will still be at WDW when you get married I think!!

[Princess SarahK]

Our date is November 13, 2011. We will be at the Wedding Pavillion and then the Grand Floridian (at the Whitehall Room and Patio, if our guest list is small enough) if not we will be in the ballroom. Im praying that some convention doesnt swoop in and steal our date and place. I reeeeaaaallly need to start a PJ!

[DisneyDiva84]

Hi just joining in popcorn::

everything looks fantastic so far and I LOVE your bm dresses! Can't wait to read more :)

[mareeld86]

Our date is November 13, 2011. We will be at the Wedding Pavillion and then the Grand Floridian (at the Whitehall Room and Patio, if our guest list is small enough) if not we will be in the ballroom. Im praying that some convention doesnt swoop in and steal our date and place. I reeeeaaaallly need to start a PJ!

Oh wow I will be there then Maybe we can have a Dis Bride meet!!

Hi just joining in popcorn::

everything looks fantastic so far and I LOVE your bm dresses! Can't wait to read more :)

Thanks for Joining in DisneyDiva84. Your wedding isnt far away. I bet your getting exciting.:banana:

[Princess SarahK]

Absolutley!! If you are still there, maybe you and your DH can join us for a dinner or maybe a drink somewhere in Epcot! I wish it was all this year, I dont want to wait a year for all the exciting wedding stuff! Im so impatient!

[BecBennett]

I'm pretty sure it's any disney owned property. They changed it for a little while that it had to be part of your room block, but now I think it's changed back.

By the way, I love your new title!

[mareeld86]

AHHH More Problems!!
I emailed Joe to let him know which hotels we want our room blocks.
But now I have to decide How many per night. I don't know I don't even know who is coming yet!!!
AHH maybe I will just say 4 rooms per night for the first 2 weeks then 1 room per night for the next 5 i don't know its all too hard.

[mareeld86]

By the way, I love your new title!

Thanks Bec It reminded me of all the times we have been to the states and the conversation goes
"where you from"
Me "Australia"
Them: "Sydoney"
Me: "No Tasmania"
Them: ":confused3"
Me "You know the little island at the bottom of australia??""
Them" Oh yes"
lol:rotfl2:

I cant tell you how many times I have had that Conversation but it will never beat the look Jason got when he walked into the billabong store at the Universal Hollywood City Walk.
Store Clerk " Can I help you""
And Jason Replys " Nah Im just having a Squiz"
The bloke looked at us like we were Crazy and all I could say was really quickly hes just having a look lol :rolleyes1

[BecBennett]

lol :lmao: yeah I know, I had to reword a bunch of things during our phone planning session. I think when talking about transport I said something like "Nah let em fend for emselves" and was met with a few seconds of silence then a "I'm sorry?" :rotfl:

Also we used to live in a town called Gunnedah in NSW (tiny little town, shows up on very few maps) any way, someone asked us when over there when I was little where we were from, and my mum answered "Gunnedah" and the person replied "Oh really? Canada? I didn't pick up your accent..." :confused3 :laughing:

Oh by the way. I was at Sam's Warehouse yesterday. Not sure if they have those in Tassie, but I'm sure there's something very similar, and they had these little bottles of shampoo and conditioner, they were maybe 100ml each and were only $2 for the set of 2! I think I'm going to buy a heap of those sets for our welcome bags. It's another thing we have to take over with us, but it's almost a price I can't pass up!

[mareeld86]

We dont have a sams warehouse here :headache: We do have a chickenfeed though which sometimes has things like that I am keeping an eye out!!

[mareeld86]

Ok Bit sad today DF left to work away for 4 weeks today so its been a bit hard today!! I miss him already God know what I will be like in week 3 and week 4!! Well all I can think is that It will be good for our future!!

[FutureMrs.B]

Aww I'm so sry to hear that. :grouphug: Hopefully these few weeks will fly by. :goodvibes

[BecBennett]

Yeah there's nothing worse then a quiet house. When my DF goes away the power bill must sky rocket, because I have all the lights on and all the TVs going just to make the house feel fuller! :rotfl:

We're all here to keep you company :hug:

[mareeld86]

Update:
Ok so I have spoken to Joe today and have done our room block ......What a headache that was!!!:headache:
We have chosen POP, POR, and BW for our rooms Only Because there the three we want to stay in and we know we will fill the 25 nights ourselves!!:rotfl2:
And we Chose our Comp night at the Grand Floridian on the 19th November the night after we get back from our cruise!!!:cool1:
House is still Lonely here DF said he is a bit lonely over in WA too so I said to him we just have to Skype in the morning and the evenings too!lol :sad1:
And on another note DF brother said he may come to the Wedding....
But His partner is the one we have all the trouble with and is the reason we are getting married in the US!! But from what DMIL said It will only be DF brother not his whole family so that may work out ok and we wont have 2 bridesmaids and only one groomsman...

[Princess SarahK]

:goodvibesSo glad you sorted out your room block! Im dreading that task..:headache: I understand the empty house, and hope you enjoy some of the time alone...or at least not get freaked out too easily like I do! Keep the updates coming!!!

[mareeld86]

OK so today I thought I would post my Bridal Party....The ones that are coming anyways.
So First I have Me, My sister in Law Karissa (Coming) and My cousin (isnt coming but if we were going to be home she would be my other bridesmaid)
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/bridalshow.jpg
Then we have My Little sister Morgan who is going to be my MOH.
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/morgan.jpg
Then we have Jason's Best man Nathan and his partner Ange who are coming with there daughter Tori.
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/nathandange.jpg
And then a Picture of Jasons Fanily But jasons brother Daniel might be coming.... Not too sure yet........
Well there is Tamara, Jason, Karissa and Daniel.
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/family.jpg
I have to laugh at the first picture it was taken after a big night out at the bridal expo here. It was in a photo booth i really wanna have one of these at my at home reception!!

[BecBennett]

I love photo booths too! I wanted one at our reception, but DF's brother who is getting married next weekend is having one :sad2: so we're going to skip it.

[mareeld86]

I hate when people do that!! Hence the geting married at disney... I highly doubt anyone else in our family will do that.lol :rotfl2:

[BecBennett]

Yeah that's what I keep telling myself "Nothing beats Disney, Nothing beats Disney" :rotfl:

[mareeld86]

So Happy News today!!! My DF will be home at 10am tomorrow!:cool1: Sad news is he leaves again on the 10 October until CHRISTMAS.....thats right 10 weeks at home and i thought 4 weeks was bad!!
Hmm well I guess i will just have to keep shopping on ebay!!
So today AI bought a dress on ebay to wear to the Halloween party so i can get some really cool pics!!
Here is my cute new dress!!
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/Dressforhalloween.jpg
It has a green sash which is one of my wedding colours!!

[mareeld86]

OK so I got my Dress today for the halloween party!! I LOVE IT!! its so much better in person than it is in the picture now i think tonight i am going to buy my Wedding Dress and bridesmaids dresses today AAAAAAAHHH SCARY!!

[FutureMrs.B]

The dress for your halloween party looks really cute. I can't wait to see pics of your wedding dress!

[BecBennett]

That dress is so cute! :lovestruc Why can I never find nice clothes on ebay?!?!

Wow, DF being away until Christmas is going to suck! I'm pretty used to my DF being away during the week now, but it's still not nice.

[mareeld86]

OK bit of an update my Button bouquet is almost finished just have to wait to get some more whit buttons I have plenty of yellow and orange but no where seems to have to pack of white ones like i have purchased before so i sent my mum on a mission in another state to get some will post a pic soon. I have decided to use my button bouquet for my bridal in part photo session.
DF hasnt left for Western Australia they need to get there bums into gear cause i need some more cash for the wedding!!
I have started purchasing things for my welcome bags!
There are some things I have decided to put in.
Mister fan
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/misterfan.jpg
Waterproof See it safe Box!
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/waterproofbox.jpg
I am also trying to find a 60 box of purell .5ounce hand sanitizer i found it on amazon but it wont ship to australia! any ideas would be helpful!

[brer rabbit 28]

Wow you have been busy. Just caught up with all your latest plans. I love the halloween dress, eally pretty and I can't wait to see your button bouquet. Mine has morphed into more of a brooch bouquet now but I still have a pile of orange buttons to add in there somewhere.

[BecBennett]

Try ebay for the sanitisers, we bought a 20 pack with delivery for $30, I was hoping to get it a little cheaper, but it was good enough.

Also, try searching sanitiser and sanitizer to get different results.

[mareeld86]

OK so I had this whole big Post typed out and the Computer has a hissy fit and i lost it all!!:mad: so here is a little update for the day.
Here is my Button Bouquet so far as I said before I am waiting on more white buttons but here is what I have completed.
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/DSC_0002.jpg
and another Angle
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/DSC_0001.jpg

[tinkerbell 766]

OK bit of an update my Button bouquet is almost finished just have to wait to get some more whit buttons I have plenty of yellow and orange but no where seems to have to pack of white ones like i have purchased before so i sent my mum on a mission in another state to get some will post a pic soon. I have decided to use my button bouquet for my bridal in part photo session.
DF hasnt left for Western Australia they need to get there bums into gear cause i need some more cash for the wedding!!
I have started purchasing things for my welcome bags!
There are some things I have decided to put in.
Mister fan
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/misterfan.jpg
Waterproof See it safe Box!
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/waterproofbox.jpg
I am also trying to find a 60 box of purell .5ounce hand sanitizer i found it on amazon but it wont ship to australia! any ideas would be helpful!

Can I ask whether you sourced the misting fans and waterproof boxes from the internet? If so, would you mind sharing the website please. I have been searching for both these things for my Welcome bags with no luck!!! Thanks so much!!

[FutureMrs.B]

How cute! Your button bouquet is coming out great. Can't wait to see it all done.

[mareeld86]

Can I ask whether you sourced the misting fans and waterproof boxes from the internet? If so, would you mind sharing the website please. I have been searching for both these things for my Welcome bags with no luck!!! Thanks so much!!

http://www.witzsportcases.com/ is the waterproof cases and the coloured ID cases these http://www.witzsportcases.com/id-badge-holders/id-locker.html are on sale half price at the moment:cool1: so I was able to afford one for everyone!!
I am still sourcing the misting fans but i found them online at http://www.capitolsupply.com/catalog/personal-fan-30438/12-piece-carabiner-keychain-squeeze-breeze-cs4461169.html?key=misting%20fan.
They wont accept my credit card though!! GRRR Its a us one too.

[faerieye]

OK so today I thought I would post my Bridal Party....The ones that are coming anyways.
So First I have Me, My sister in Law Karissa (Coming) and My cousin (isnt coming but if we were going to be home she would be my other bridesmaid)
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/bridalshow.jpg
Then we have My Little sister Morgan who is going to be my MOH.
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/morgan.jpg
Then we have Jason's Best man Nathan and his partner Ange who are coming with there daughter Tori.
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/nathandange.jpg
And then a Picture of Jasons Fanily But jasons brother Daniel might be coming.... Not too sure yet........
Well there is Tamara, Jason, Karissa and Daniel.
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/family.jpg
I have to laugh at the first picture it was taken after a big night out at the bridal expo here. It was in a photo booth i really wanna have one of these at my at home reception!!

i LOVE the photo booth pics! that is so adorable!

[mareeld86]

Yeah we had heaps of fun in the photo booth. We are getting one for our at home reception.

[BecBennett]

Love your bouquet! It's going to look so good against your dress and in pics!

[tinkerbell 766]

http://www.witzsportcases.com/ is the waterproof cases and the coloured ID cases these http://www.witzsportcases.com/id-badge-holders/id-locker.html are on sale half price at the moment:cool1: so I was able to afford one for everyone!!
I am still sourcing the misting fans but i found them online at http://www.capitolsupply.com/catalog/personal-fan-30438/12-piece-carabiner-keychain-squeeze-breeze-cs4461169.html?key=misting%20fan.
They wont accept my credit card though!! GRRR Its a us one too.

Thank you - I would have the same problem with the cc thing as I am in the UK!!!

[Princess SarahK]

That button bouquet is lovely! Im praying for you to find white buttons! That is so creative and awesome, I never would have thought of something like that!

[mareeld86]

Thank you - I would have the same problem with the cc thing as I am in the UK!!!

You can use hop shop and go and they will purchase and ship for you I have used these a couple of times and never had a problem. but i thought that my us credit card would work on tis site and it didnt so now i have a pending transaction on my card that has been there for 9days.

That button bouquet is lovely! Im praying for you to find white buttons! That is so creative and awesome, I never would have thought of something like that!

I found some pictures on the Internet and thought I could do that! Its was my own inspiration.

Love your bouquet! It's going to look so good against your dress and in pics!

I am Planning on using it for my MK and Epcot shoot so I dont have to do a refresh!

[H20DogsNDisney]

Hello!:goodvibes Best wishes can't wait to read more!

[wigdoutdismom]

Hi Lauren, Just signing on, need to go back and catch up!!!

[mareeld86]

Hi Lauren, Just signing on, need to go back and catch up!!!

Thanks Wigd. Happy Reading.

Hello!:goodvibes Best wishes can't wait to read more!

Thanks Hallie Welcome aboard!

[mareeld86]

OMG realization hit me today that this time next year we will be getting on the big jet place and Flying over to WDW. :scared1:
Man I getting get into major planning mode!!

[tinkerbell 766]

Yay for being a year out :dance3::dance3:

[mareeld86]

http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/rednblack111.jpg
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/rednblack15.jpg
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/rednblack14.jpg
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/rednblack12.jpg
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/rednblack11.jpg
and white for the MNSSHP.
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/MNSSHPdress13.jpg
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/MNSSHPdress12.jpg
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/MNSSHPdress11.jpg
Hope that helps.
Here are some pics of the dresses I bought Dont mind the first pic its kind of hard to take a pic and hold a dress up when you dont have it done up properly I look like I have a double chin! :scared1:

[BecBennett]

I really like that! I've got to get an outfit for my hens night, something like that would be awesome :lovestruc

[mareeld86]

Bec here is the link of where i found it.
http://shop.ebay.com/charles*mary/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
They have lots and lots of very cute ones!

[BecBennett]

Thanks, they do have some cute stuff. I'll work on getting back on budget first, then I'll go back to ebay, ebay is dangerous for those like me with no money!

[mareeld86]

ok exciting update i just booked Vicki and David Ardnt for our wedding WWWWOOOO HOOOO I am so exciting to be working with them!!:cool1:

[BecBennett]

Congrats!! They take some great pics!

[Sccrmnky2005]

ok exciting update i just booked Vicki and David Ardnt for our wedding WWWWOOOO HOOOO I am so exciting to be working with them!!:cool1:

:cool1::banana: YAY!! You will love them so much!! :goodvibes

OMG realization hit me today that this time next year we will be getting on the big jet place and Flying over to WDW. :scared1:
Man I getting get into major planning mode!!

YAY!!! That's soooo exciting CONGRATS!!

I LOVE your dresses, as you know already but I will be ordering one soon:goodvibes

[Sccrmnky2005]

OK bit of an update my Button bouquet is almost finished just have to wait to get some more whit buttons I have plenty of yellow and orange but no where seems to have to pack of white ones like i have purchased before so i sent my mum on a mission in another state to get some will post a pic soon. I have decided to use my button bouquet for my bridal in part photo session.
DF hasnt left for Western Australia they need to get there bums into gear cause i need some more cash for the wedding!!
I have started purchasing things for my welcome bags!
There are some things I have decided to put in.
Mister fan
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/misterfan.jpg
Waterproof See it safe Box!
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/waterproofbox.jpg
I am also trying to find a 60 box of purell .5ounce hand sanitizer i found it on amazon but it wont ship to australia! any ideas would be helpful!

You might be able to get them shipped to either your WDW resort or David and Vicki's house... If you can' find anything else. I'm sure they wouldn't mind if you couldn't get them to ship it to your WDW resort:goodvibes

[mareeld86]

Yeah I have been tossing up the idea of getting them shipped to the resort!
I Got my Waterproof Boxes yesterday and they are so worth the $3 each I paid!! I love them They are going to be great for the cruise and the Waterparks!!!

[H20DogsNDisney]

great up dates!:cool1:

[mareeld86]

I just paid the Deposit for the Photographer and I should get my LOA next week Woo Hoo everything is starting to come together!:cool1:
On a Bad note I still cant find the mist fan pack of 12 for $30......:confused3 If anyone has any ideas PLEASE HELP!

[FutureMrs.B]

We are in the same boat! After all you're my DisBride Twin. :lmao: Yey for us. :yay::yay:

[mareeld86]

We got our LOA today.. Its wrong but we still got it now I have to go about getting names and addresses for our Save the Dates WOOO HOOO So exciting!:cool1:

[H20DogsNDisney]

We got our LOA today.. Its wrong but we still got it now I have to go about getting names and addresses for our Save the Dates WOOO HOOO So exciting!:cool1:

:cool1::dance3::yay::woohoo::wizard::banana:

[FutureMrs.B]

If you don't mind me asking how were you able to get the LOA before the year mark? When I asked he told me it had to be a year out.:confused:

[mareeld86]

Mrs B I have no idea it was just in my email this morning I didn't ask for it or anything it just appeared.:confused3

[mareeld86]

On a little note I got a really cute pair of shoes today not wedding related they were on sale and I havent found a really really cute pair I like in a long time.... Im just not a shoe girl.
So here they are....
http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz7/mareeld86/wedge.jpg
PS I think I am going back to buy the pink Pair they have too! They are really comfy!

[BecBennett]

They are really nice.

I'm the same, haven't seen any shoes I like in years! I see them on other people, but never in stores.

[mareeld86]

1 year 365 days today until we get married!!!!!

[BecBennett]

Woo hoo!!! :cool1::banana::dance3::yay::woohoo::cheer2:

Trust me, the next 12 months will disapear! :scared1:

[Princess SarahK]

Yaaaayy!!! Maybe my LOA will show up early too...lets hope! Only 12 more days till my 1 year mark! Yayy for us for being so close! :cool1:

[mareeld86]

I presumed we got our LOA early by 3 days because we have to send it from Australia and I actually have to send it to Western Australia and to get DF to sign it he has to send it back to me and I send it all away to Disney. I wonder if that may be the reason we got it early as i told Joe that we are apart at the moment. I just Posted it to DF today so hopefully he will get it tomorrow and he will post it back Thursday and I can send it to Disney Monday YAY!! :cool1:

[mareeld86]

Okay so Little Update We have our wedding website on facebook up and running! :cool1: And I should have the stuff to send back to Disney Tuesday I might Fax and Send it Just to be safe! No much Else Happening Although I am very Happy because the US and AUD hit parity so It means my wedding is becoming cheaper by the day lol! ;)I think I am going to order my Canvas Bags for the welcome bags in the next few days I need something to do! I have been Online shopping a bit too much....being at home alone does that too you!

[BecBennett]

I know! How great is this exchange rate at the moment! I hope it holds out for you

[mareeld86]

I know! How great is this exchange rate at the moment! I hope it holds out for you

Believe me I am putting all our money into USD Now I already have the wedding saved for so just the Honeymoon etc. Is all I have to save for now!
Its getting exciting I should be able to fax off my LOA on Tuesday! :cool1:

[mareeld86]

I JUST FAXED MY LOA!! Yay Im so excited Its started! WOOO.:goodvibes

[mareeld86]

OK so Little update today I am contemplating renting DVC points for out BW stay. I have worked it out to rent them its only a little more expensive for 2 weeks than it is to book though disney for 4 days:scared1:. So now I am in the process of finding someone to rent off. Its all getting a little overwhelming if anyone has any suggestions on renting DVC point please let me know!

[BecBennett]

You could either go to Mouse owners . com or dvc request . com (all without spaces, don't know if you're able to post those links on here.

Actually, you probably can because I think DVC request sponsers the DVC section of the boards... :confused3

If I was planning on staying deluxe I'd do this too, but I've got my heart set on POR :lovestruc

[mareeld86]

We are going to stay at POR when we get back from the cruise! I love the look of it!
But since i am getting Married at the BW i thought I would stay there for a couple of days now if we rent it will be 2 weeks.:scared1:

[BecBennett]

Hey, I wouldn't be arguing if it*had* to be 2 weeks! :laughing:

[mareeld86]

OKay so we Got our Planner Its Diane Bowen. Has anyone has her tell me what she is like!
She sent an email to DF email address and not mine and DF failed to tell me for 2 days that he had an email and i am peaking out cause i want to know who my planner is lol.
On another note i did a wedding newsletter just have to take a photo and upload it! Will do that in the next day or so!

[BecBennett]

Congrats on getting a planner! It all gets underway now!

I don't have Diane so I cant comment on that, but I haven't heard of anyone not being happy with their planner.

[mareeld86]

DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA! OMG I am about to Scream! :eek:our Save the dates were received this week and DF mum chucked a massive hissy fit because her partners name wasnt on it.
Number 1 we never knew he was coming
Number 2 we only sent Save the dates to people we know are coming and
Number 3 why did she chuck it at me and not her son! :confused3
we are getting married at wdw to get away from drama but it seems to be following us everywhere.

[Princess SarahK]

Oh no! Im so sorry!! She should have taken it up with your DF..thats just crazy! I hope it gets better, keep us posted! Any new updates so far?

[BecBennett]

Bleh, I hate that :headache: Of course she's not going to take it up with her little boy. It's always going to be your fault :laughing:

I got that for our engagement party. I specifically didn't put names on any of the invites for that reason, but still I got in trouble for having Mr. & Mrs. on the envelope, and not including their children :confused3 You can't win.

Do your best to make people happy, but don't be upset when it falls short of doing so, because it always will.

[mareeld86]

Yeah I think it was more of a shock that i got this nasty message. Telling me she deserves respect.
Nothing exciting to update I think I have changed my mind on bridesmaid dresses again:rolleyes1 I will get a pic up soon.
I did get some Matha Stewart punches and my mom sent me a really cute mickey Halloween cookie set as she was in the USA in October.
But on the wedding front it has been a bit quite.
I have been looking but i am waiting for DF to get home for me to decide any of the details. 8 weeks down Only 2 weeks to go until he is home I am so excited its been such a long time im glad next time he goes its only for 4 weeks.

[BecBennett]

That's good that he'll be home soon, my DF is currently in Darwin and will hopefully be home next weekend (we have Jack Johnson tickets - he had better be!!) but to be honest I'm not holding my breath, these jobs always seem to take twice as long as expected.

Can't wait to see what the new BM dresses look like.

[BecBennett]

I can't remember if you've already ordered your dress, but mine arrived from perfectbridal.com this week, and it's amazing!! It's a genuine Maggie Sottero, and it came with a certificate and everything.

Ordering the dress this way was the way to go, because I easily saved over $1000!!

[BecBennett]

Where'd you go??

[mareeld86]

Hey everyone Little update kind of a sad one! sad to say i am no longer getting married at wdw. My partner and I decided to call it quits the week before xmas so thank you for following my planning journal so far but i will no long be posting I will still follow all your weddings though.
Thanks Lauren

[BecBennett]

:eek: That's no good! I hope you're ok! :hug:

If you ever need any one to have a b*tch to, just let me know :flower3:

[tinkerbell 766]

So sorry to hear this. Keep smiling!!! :hug: