Time to catch up here. I was sick for about a week and did absolutely nothing for the wedding, or Christmas, so that has put me behind. I am almost done with my Christmas shopping, still have some wrapping to do, baking is done. I can almost breathe. Now if only I was done with work.
As for wedding details...
6 months from today (June 22) is our wedding. That just kind of snuck up on me. lol Tomorrow is our 180 days before arrival. I really need to finalize our ADRs. The only one I know for sure thus far is Coral Reef (at the request of my 8yo). Traditionally we go to Crystal Palace on our arrival day so I will probably make that too. I don't have the dining plan available to me so I am not planning too many sit downs. I kind of want the castle, so I may need to do that one for me, unless my 11yo picks 1900 Park Fare. Each girl was told to pick one to celebrate their birthday at so that was what she was considering. I called the Beach Club concierge to see if it is better for them to set it up the ADRs for me or for my Type-A personality to do it myself. They said they can do it and should be able to get everything without a problem. I also forgot to send them back my pre-planning checklist so I sent it. (I know I had typed up an email asking for cruise info, I must never have hit sent.) I might as well have them do it since it is their job and why I am paying for it. Since I am not planning as many sit downs, I was thinking about doing some sort of tour as a family. What would be good for 2 adults and 3 kids (15, 11, 9)?
I was able to get pricing from them for a Wishes or Illuminations fireworks cruise. $346 for 10 people, which includes small snacks like pretzel bags, soft drinks and bottled water. Since there are 5 of us in my family, I will have 5 open seats. I was thinking of either having it the day before or after the wedding. If I am planning on viewing Wishes from the Poly after our reception dinner, would it be overkill to do a Wishes cruise the day before or after? I love Wishes, but...? I haven't seen Illuminations in about 8 years so I have no idea if I like it anymore. Well, what's not to like, I know. Thoughts?
I emailed It's Tasty Too yesterday to get a cake set up. I had some preliminary emails and hadn't followed up. Will see what they say. I was at Michael's yesterday and they had a beachy cake topper (heart shaped with some shells). I also have a 50% off coupon (for today) so I may go back and get it. I originally wanted a sand castle, but this is simpler and cheaper. With 50% off, it would be about $13. Works for me.
Also, while at Michael's, I found some candy labels (Thanks Jillian!). And even better... they were on clearance. A package of 45 labels was $1.99 so I bought 5 packages. I think this will be the new wedding favors. I am thinking some small, clear Chinese take out boxes with candy as favors. They also had candy kiss ones (not on clearance), but I was already using my coupon on something else so I will have to go back again. I am thinking some small, clear Chinese take out boxes with candy as favors. Chocolate mini bars and candy kisses. I will just need to recruit the kids to put labels on
When I was talking concierge CM, she gave me the website address for a listing of all of the spa offerings around WDW.
http://www.relaxedyet.com/ It list prices for all of the services too.
The best news is I asked my TA owner to see if she can track down some "Just Married" buttons. Our regional manager contacted someone at inside sales and was able to have 2 sent out to me. Yeah! I emailed him to thank him and he said to make sure we wear them EVERYWHERE. Yep, that's my plan!
Merry Christmas, Happy new year, happy holidays everybody!
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You can usually print a coupon for 40% off from their website too.
