The Dessert Party
So the dinner was finally winding down. It was fantastic. I loved bluezoo and as I've already said my only regret is having so much food.
The only thing that really bothered me though was at the end, someone brought me a bill
I was extremely aggravated (but did not show it) because 1. that is so tacky and 2. I had no credit card on me 3. I really didn't need to see the grand total. I wanted the trauma after the day was over
So I said that Liz (the coordinator at bluezoo) already had my credit card number, and to just run with it. So then I got another check to sign. There was a space for a tip. Uh, the grand total was well over the $1200 minimum and there is an automatic 21% gratuity
So let's just say I didn't feel guilty writing a 0.
Now I had arranged for 3 towncars to pick us up at The Dolphin and drive us backstage to Morocco. Amy told me it would be fine if we all met at IG and were escorted. But I was paranoid about several things:
1. Rain. What if it was raining? We would walk from Dolphin to IG in our clothes? Uh...
2. The stress of the walk. It's a long walk for some people in our group with medical problems.
3. Having to run the show and guide everyone.
So obviously Amy told me about the whole charter thing and that is ridiculously overpriced, so I thought no way. The towncars were $25 each, and I could live with that. Everyone would be walking back, but at the end of the night, who cares.
So we all split up into the towncars. I was with my parents and sister. Our driver was nice and talkative. Going backstage was very cool. The only part of Keys to the Kingdom that I liked was the backstage stuff. I just really enjoy seeing the nitty gritty "real" stuff. As we entered into the backstage, the driver told us about the gate they installed after 9/11...it supposedly can withstand the force of an 18-wheeler
Awesome. Those are the factoids I love to hear...Walt's name being on a window on Main Street, uh, no so much.
So our car pulls up and our event guide collects everyone's tickets. I had discussed with my family beforehand about the tickets. I explained that it would REALLY help us out if they bought 7 day instead of 6 day park passes. The difference is only like $4. The viewing fee is $12.50; so obviously it makes more sense to just use a day on the pass. If you have a small group like me with immediate family that you can be honest with, I recommend this. It saved some money. The only person we had to pay a viewing fee for was Carl. He was only staying 2 days and we gave him our 2 MYW passes that we had to get to get the buy 4 get 3 free room deal.
So then the event guide pulls out her little light saber glow stick, opens the gate, and we are in the park. At this point everyone surrounding us started clapping and we go so many congratulations. It was so magical. I really can't describe it. It was like a movie.
I was pleased when we got to Morocco. Because of these boards, I had nightmares about it being horrible, but it's a really nice location. I don't know if really comes across in the pictures, but if you are an escape/Morocco bride, rest assured, it will be great.
When we got there Michael kept going on about how this was the greatest day of his life. Granted, he still maintains it being true, but I think he was a little inebriated at this point
His mom started crying though when she heard him say this.
In true female fashion, all I wanted to do was go to the bathroom. I don't know why I didn't go at bluezoo. You know, actually I think I did, but the alcohol was running through me and I wanted to go ASAP so I didn't miss anything. The event guide escorted me and my sister to Chefs de France to use the bathroom there. The waiters at the restaurant went crazy when I walked in. I have to say, I am the type of person who keeps my head down and avoids eye contact and generally hates any attention, but it was pretty enjoyable on my wedding day :-D
While I was gone, people took some pics.
I think at this point, I have to start my mea culpa to Disney Photography. I guess in the end, I am not that unhappy with my pictures. I like my ceremony pictures, but there are a lot of them that area very far away or don't include our faces. Disney Photography did a lot of very clear face shots. So it was a good balance. Yes, you all saw the bad fireworks shots, and I wish there were more good ones, but at least we got one good one, right? There are some good pics, and they are the ones I am posting now (although some are snapshots. I think it's obvious which are which)
When I got back from the bathroom Mike and I realize that Carl gave the event guide his ticket. NOOOOOOOO. He had two MYW tickets, so if she scanned it, that was $75 down the drain. Luckily, she had not scanned them yet. Phew.
I posted my menu earlier in my PJ, so if you care, you can go and find it. Honestly, I barely ate. I was so full at this point. I did put food in my mouth, but you really can't enjoy it when you are shoving it down. It looked cute though.
The only bad thing was the bowl of tiramisu. I love tiramisu. Love. This was basically a bowl of cool whip and some biscotti. It wasn't even remotely like tiramisu. Am I missing something? It was literally a bowl of whipped cream. Is it some weird Chicago thing, or is tiramisu NOT some coffee tasting cake?
Cheap and easy decor that everyone on these boards gets. They were cute, but if you are in a pinch, I wouldn't hesitate to cut them. The tables became so filled with glow stick bags, purses, drinks, food, etc...they were kind of pointless.
Speaking of the glow sticks, main were those a great purchase. I gave them at the welcome party assuming everyone would save them for Spectromagic. But everyone brought them for the wedding. They were a fun touch.
The party was just so fun. There is no word for it. The bar tender was hilarious too. He was so sarcastic, which is my style. My sister asked for a Pabst Blue Ribbon...he was like, "uh...I could pour beer through a sock for you."
There was just a lot of hanging out and talking.
And of course pictures. You already saw the family pictures, which I'm not crazy about. But I'm not crazy about the other family pictures either. You can't win 'em all. My sister and Michael's sister being shutterbugs was a lifesaver though. They got a lot of good shots. Obviously the quality of the picture isn't great, but sometimes I think family just knows when to snap.
"The girls" lined up for a shot
So that was the professional picture, and the only reason I post it is to show this picture my sister's boyfriend got on her camera while we were posing
Hahaha. I love it. THIS IS WHY I WORE FLATS. All you girls in heels, kudos. I think you're nuts. hahaha. But the dessert party, as you can see, everyone learned the valuable lesson of wearing comfortable shoes in Disney World.
So eventually it's time for the show and me and Michael get ready for our pictures. As I'm sure you already know, you will not watch the show. You are facing the camera almost the entire time.
This is my favorite picture of the entire wedding. Just a note that I have cropped it to make it look centered and played with the brightness and contrast, so the 8X10 I got from Walgreens looks a lot better than this. But still, definitely a keeper in my book.
I can't wait to hear back from Bluezoo and see what they can do for DF and I as far as private dinning goes! the place looks amazing and so did the menu! 
I know I have said this so many times in your TR, but everything just looks so amazing!!
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What a beautiful wedding you had, my dear!! I loved the Donald and Daisy topper you had, and their visit was priceless! You were a stunning bride! 
Having the fireworks so closeby seems amazing! 
