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  1. Sweet Melissa

    Framing advice ??

    See some examples here: http://simplyframed.com/blogs/blog/15562616-framing-101-when-to-float-when-to-mat
  2. Sweet Melissa

    Framing advice ??

    As a custom art framer, I would insist on spacers or mats. For the large piece, would you consider a float mount in a deep frame or even a shadow box? That way the edges will still show, but you'll have the benefit of a full frame and UV Plexi.
  3. Sweet Melissa

    To do on last night of honeymoon

    Drinks at Mizner's, then dinner at Victoria and Albert's.
  4. Sweet Melissa

    Looking for a hair and makeup artist

    Beaute Speciale did a lovely job when my matron of honor requested victory rolls. They will come to your room as early as needed and don't charge a fee for early hours like some of the other stylists do.
  5. Sweet Melissa

    No ADRs Left? - A Bride In Crisis!

    When I think, "fancy, awesome dinner," I think Jiko, bluezoo, Il Mulino. Have you looked for those? I doubt they would be completely booked.
  6. Sweet Melissa

    Save the Date

    I like the idea of a magnet too. Just the date and a link to your wedding website would be plenty. The website itself can have all of the pertinent information.
  7. Sweet Melissa

    Swan & Dolphin wedding and reception

    We had our reception at Bluezoo. I had vases, linens, favor boxes, and place cards brought in. The restaurant's event coordinator set everything up in conjunction with our Just Marry planners. The private dining rooms have one long able, so there's really no moving it for dancing. You can...
  8. Sweet Melissa

    Help a hobby photog downgrade for disney.. $300 limit..

    I think renting would be a good idea. Take it for a spin and see what you think, you know? Also, maybe check your local Craigslist. I see small crop sensor DSLRs and older mirrorless cameras on our CL all the time in your price range.
  9. Sweet Melissa

    Gifts for Photographers???

    No photographer will ever say no to an Amazon gift card.
  10. Sweet Melissa

    Budget... what am I missing?

    Tips, invitations, ceremony music?
  11. Sweet Melissa

    Wedding Dresses

    I'm extremely leery of those overseas dress knockoff sites like JJ's House. Sizing and workmanship tends to be all over the place, you can't count on the manufacturers to have ethical labor practices, and even if you can return a bad dress, the overseas return shipping costs so much it's rarely...
  12. Sweet Melissa

    Favorite things from wedding trip?

    Sort of. It's all outdoor seating, so nothing is completely private. They sectioned off one of the cabanas to the side of the bar for us and rearranged the seating so that we had our own space. It felt fairly secluded despite being next to a pool and a pretty happening bar. They do have...
  13. Sweet Melissa

    Favorite things from wedding trip?

    Thanks! It was. Cabana is the poolside bar and restaurant at the Dolphin.
  14. Sweet Melissa

    Favorite things from wedding trip?

    Enjoying the Food & Wine Festival with our guests Our rehearsal dinner at the Cabana Bar and Beach Club Our afterparty at Jellyrolls Eating the top tier of our cake and drinking champagne on the balcony of our savanna view villa at Animal Kingdom Lodge Dinner at Victoria and Albert's Running the...
  15. Sweet Melissa

    Sending Wedding Invitations to Mickey and Minnie?

    We wrote to both Mickey and Minnie and Cinderella and the Prince. "Mickey and Minnie" sent back a postcard with congratulations. No word from Cinderella and the Prince. (Strangely, the White House sent their congratulations twice.) Edit: This was in 2013, and the "just married" buttons and...
  16. Sweet Melissa

    Disney Bride and Groom MagicBands!

    @epcotcenter1982, I thought that stuff replaced the watches that Disney brides and grooms used to receive.
  17. Sweet Melissa

    What size was your rehearsal dinner?

    Depends on how the restaurant handles large parties internally. Yes, definitely contact them more than 180 days out. Cabana doesn't book through the traditional ADR system, so we were able to secure that a little earlier. We had our reception at Bluezoo, and although they can reserve the...
  18. Sweet Melissa

    Help us decide! Need advice!

    Definitely rent the points for the villa. Even if you spring for the savanna view, you'll still come out on top. As for the deluxe dining plan, I would only advise it if you really want to pay for the convenience of not thinking about food costs. It's not a great value for signature...
  19. Sweet Melissa

    Swan & Dolphin Weddings FAQ

    That still seems like a good value to me, considering what the Swan offers in terms of venue, service, and vendor flexibility. I was married in 2013, and even back then, an apples to apples comparison showed me that I would have saved money if I'd chosen an Escape ceremony at Sea Breeze Point...
  20. Sweet Melissa

    What size was your rehearsal dinner?

    We had ours at the Cabana Bar and Beach Club at the Dolphin. It was a total of 19 people: 17 adults and two children. That venue can accommodate far more, though.




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