PKB's Planning Journal- Planning our October 2009 wedding - The DIS Discussion Forums

Princesskeyblade · 08-01-2008, 02:00 PM

Ok, so I have lurked in the wedding area long enough, I may as well get out all my plans and ideas to the wonderful Brides here. I am not a Disney Bride, but our theme is "Happily Ever After" and our lives have been a real fairytale!

Thanks for letting me house my thoughts and stuff here. I am going to be planning this with the help of my reception sites Wedding Coordinator, but there still feels like there is so much to do. And I feel a bit overwhelmed.

About us:

DF

: Frank (38) -Graphic Designer- Before we were dating we were good friends. He had an extremely rare form of cancer about 5 years ago and was not expected to live. He survived, we met, became friends, and fell in love.

Me:

Tracey (26) - Paralegal - I am a fan of fairytales. I always hoped to meet my Prince Charming. I found him when I least expected it.

The Proposal

So last night we decided to take our date night to Nantasket Beach, because the weather guy said it is the best night of the week. We head down, chit chating about the week and our busyiness. We got there and decided on a resturant, the Red Parrot, and had a great meal.

Then we headed for the carousel that they had there. It was awesome and was painted beautifully. It dated back to the early 1900's. They even had the carousel music playing. It was great. The sun was setting and we could see the orange sunset.

I always tell him to make wishes on stars and stuff, so his proposal focused on that, when he asked "you know what I wish for?" and I asked "what?", and I said "The same thing I always wish for: happily ever after," as he pulled out the ring and asked me to marry him.

I was shocked and shook for a good bit of time. Honestly was the surprise of a lifetime!

I said yes about 3 or 4 times!!! There were tears and happiness.

The rest of the night was a blur. I remember that there was skeeball, but not much else.

Our date is set, but we are not announcing it to everyone until after our Disney Trip, we are just trying to enjoy the moment and get a jump on the planning!

October 17, 2009 will be here before we know it!!!

IndyBride · 08-01-2008, 02:39 PM

That sounds like a very sweet thoughtful proposal!! congratulations!!!!

DisneyBrideToni · 08-01-2008, 04:21 PM

Welcome!!! and Congrats!!!

I am a Paralegal too!! I can't wait to read about your plans!

Princesskeyblade · 08-01-2008, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndyBride

That sounds like a very sweet thoughtful proposal!! congratulations!!!!

Thank you!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DisneyBrideToni

Welcome!!! and Congrats!!!

I am a Paralegal too!! I can't wait to read about your plans!

Thank you!!!

I honestly can not wait to plan. There are so many fun little details that I can think about once we get the church!

kingLouiethe1 · 08-02-2008, 12:38 AM

Congratulations! It sounds like you got yourself a romantic and those are hard to come by

Princesskeyblade · 08-02-2008, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kingLouiethe1

Congratulations! It sounds like you got yourself a romantic and those are hard to come by

They really are!

I know how lucky I am... And he knows too, his mom reminds him all the time!

Princesskeyblade · 08-05-2008, 01:26 PM

Being in Massachusetts is so picturesque in the fall, and so when we had to decide on a time of year to get married. We searched and found that availability was very limited. (One of the first, "you were right" comments I have received thus far.)

However the one place we both liked before we saw it (we had been to weddings there before) had the exact availability that we were looking for.

Here it is, Lake Pearl Luccianos: www.lakepearl.com

I love it here, and the bonus is that their package includes a DJ and a Cake of our choosing.

The other added bonus is that it is located near our family, so they won't need to travel! Since my old bedroom has been changed into a craft room for my mother, my sister and I will stay in a hotel close to the church and reception site. Then DF and I will go back and spend our wedding night in the same room.

The church is still TBD... but hopefully after a meeting with the priest at the church where my parents got married, we will have a church as well.

Our date, October 17, 2009, is actually another big day, my DF's birthday. This was actually at his request, because he can remember his birthday, but not much else on the calendar... one of the side effects of chemo and radiation at the same time.

bridetobe789 · 08-05-2008, 03:06 PM

Your engagement story is soo cute!! Congrats ! I look forward to hearing your plans !

Princesskeyblade · 08-20-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bridetobe789

Your engagement story is soo cute!! Congrats ! I look forward to hearing your plans !

Thanks!!!

Princesskeyblade · 08-20-2008, 01:48 PM

So a quick update on the plans:

We have a church!!!!

We are getting married at Saint Mary's Church in Holliston. The church where my parents were married and I was baptized. So it holds some history for me.
We met with the priest a couple of weeks ago and began the process!

The priest that is marrying us is a plesant man who has a dog named Loki. The dog is adorable. He warmed up to us toward the end of the meeting. We have to do the pre canna classes still and meet with him 5 more times before the rehersal.

Our schedule is starting to fill up with good things, and with Disney now less than 2 months away, we have started the final countdown!

TinkAsh2001 · 08-26-2008, 06:38 PM

Im here! I cant wait to read more. I am starting my planning journal. I am having an at home wedding & a disneymoon!

Lynn5700 · 08-26-2008, 06:44 PM

Aww what a cute engagement!! Congratulations

MegKate · 08-26-2008, 10:00 PM

What an awesome engagement story fellow Massachusettsian (I'm just misplaced in Maine). I had to laugh though when I read about Nantasket beach - that's the one place I've ever stepped on a jellyfish!

I laugh because I was poking it with my toe - I thought it was a misplaced **** implant! (I was young!!) But in all seriousness that's a beautiful place to get engaged and a beautiful time of year there. You should have great weather and temperatures. And the foliage!!

I'm getting married 5 days before you on Columbus Day, so YAY for us October 2009 brides!

Princesskeyblade · 08-27-2008, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinkAsh2001

Im here! I cant wait to read more. I am starting my planning journal. I am having an at home wedding & a disneymoon!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynn5700

Aww what a cute engagement!! Congratulations

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MegKate

What an awesome engagement story fellow Massachusettsian (I'm just misplaced in Maine). I had to laugh though when I read about Nantasket beach - that's the one place I've ever stepped on a jellyfish!

I laugh because I was poking it with my toe - I thought it was a misplaced **** implant! (I was young!!) But in all seriousness that's a beautiful place to get engaged and a beautiful time of year there. You should have great weather and temperatures. And the foliage!!

I'm getting married 5 days before you on Columbus Day, so YAY for us October 2009 brides!

Are you going to do a PJ too? I would love to follow another Massachusetts bride(Misplaced in Maine counts... It used to be part of MA once upon a time

) Especially since I our weddings are so close together!

Yay October 2009 brides!!!

MegKate · 08-27-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Princesskeyblade

Are you going to do a PJ too? I would love to follow another Massachusetts bride(Misplaced in Maine counts... It used to be part of MA once upon a time

) Especially since I our weddings are so close together!

Yay October 2009 brides!!!

Yes I just started one. Meg and Rob's Disney Wishes Wedding Adventure 10-12-09 I think I called it. Check it out!

PS - Thanks for reminding me that ME used to be part of MA - it makes me feel less lost up here!!

08-01-2008, 02:00 PM	#1
Princesskeyblade DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,233	PKB's Planning Journal- Planning our October 2009 wedding Ok, so I have lurked in the wedding area long enough, I may as well get out all my plans and ideas to the wonderful Brides here. I am not a Disney Bride, but our theme is "Happily Ever After" and our lives have been a real fairytale! Thanks for letting me house my thoughts and stuff here. I am going to be planning this with the help of my reception sites Wedding Coordinator, but there still feels like there is so much to do. And I feel a bit overwhelmed. About us: DF : Frank (38) -Graphic Designer- Before we were dating we were good friends. He had an extremely rare form of cancer about 5 years ago and was not expected to live. He survived, we met, became friends, and fell in love. Me: Tracey (26) - Paralegal - I am a fan of fairytales. I always hoped to meet my Prince Charming. I found him when I least expected it. The Proposal So last night we decided to take our date night to Nantasket Beach, because the weather guy said it is the best night of the week. We head down, chit chating about the week and our busyiness. We got there and decided on a resturant, the Red Parrot, and had a great meal. Then we headed for the carousel that they had there. It was awesome and was painted beautifully. It dated back to the early 1900's. They even had the carousel music playing. It was great. The sun was setting and we could see the orange sunset. I always tell him to make wishes on stars and stuff, so his proposal focused on that, when he asked "you know what I wish for?" and I asked "what?", and I said "The same thing I always wish for: happily ever after," as he pulled out the ring and asked me to marry him. I was shocked and shook for a good bit of time. Honestly was the surprise of a lifetime! I said yes about 3 or 4 times!!! There were tears and happiness. The rest of the night was a blur. I remember that there was skeeball, but not much else. Our date is set, but we are not announcing it to everyone until after our Disney Trip, we are just trying to enjoy the moment and get a jump on the planning! October 17, 2009 will be here before we know it!!! __________________ Me (26) and DF (37) My PJ [img]http://www.********************/timers/tickers/9hft8tdfov8uptww.png[/img] My Pre-Trip Report- Pumpkins and Pirates I'm Back!!!! Pumpkins and Pirates and Cowboys, Oh My! I'm a LapuLapuette, are you? Find out Here Bring rum!!!! I have been boo'd by If U Had Wings!

08-01-2008, 02:39 PM	#2
IndyBride DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,394	That sounds like a very sweet thoughtful proposal!! congratulations!!!! __________________

08-02-2008, 12:38 AM	#5
kingLouiethe1 Banned at Fred Segal's, unpleasantness, harsh words, legs broken, not talking about it. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,592	Congratulations! It sounds like you got yourself a romantic and those are hard to come by __________________ Our Mad Gay Wedding Planning Journal Our Mad Gay Wedding Blog (like the journal, but more long winded)

08-05-2008, 01:26 PM	#7
Princesskeyblade DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,233	Our Reception Site.... and an interesting tid bit about our wedding date.... Being in Massachusetts is so picturesque in the fall, and so when we had to decide on a time of year to get married. We searched and found that availability was very limited. (One of the first, "you were right" comments I have received thus far.) However the one place we both liked before we saw it (we had been to weddings there before) had the exact availability that we were looking for. Here it is, Lake Pearl Luccianos: www.lakepearl.com I love it here, and the bonus is that their package includes a DJ and a Cake of our choosing. The other added bonus is that it is located near our family, so they won't need to travel! Since my old bedroom has been changed into a craft room for my mother, my sister and I will stay in a hotel close to the church and reception site. Then DF and I will go back and spend our wedding night in the same room. The church is still TBD... but hopefully after a meeting with the priest at the church where my parents got married, we will have a church as well. Our date, October 17, 2009, is actually another big day, my DF's birthday. This was actually at his request, because he can remember his birthday, but not much else on the calendar... one of the side effects of chemo and radiation at the same time. __________________ Me (26) and DF (37) My PJ [img]http://www.********************/timers/tickers/9hft8tdfov8uptww.png[/img] My Pre-Trip Report- Pumpkins and Pirates I'm Back!!!! Pumpkins and Pirates and Cowboys, Oh My! I'm a LapuLapuette, are you? Find out Here Bring rum!!!! I have been boo'd by If U Had Wings!

08-05-2008, 03:06 PM	#8
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08-01-2008, 04:21 PM	#3
DisneyBrideToni Proud BLT DVC Owner I had to give him a bit of his batman Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In a house Posts: 3,273	Welcome!!! and Congrats!!! I am a Paralegal too!! I can't wait to read about your plans!

08-20-2008, 01:48 PM	#10
Princesskeyblade DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,233	Finally! A Church! So a quick update on the plans: We have a church!!!! We are getting married at Saint Mary's Church in Holliston. The church where my parents were married and I was baptized. So it holds some history for me. We met with the priest a couple of weeks ago and began the process! The priest that is marrying us is a plesant man who has a dog named Loki. The dog is adorable. He warmed up to us toward the end of the meeting. We have to do the pre canna classes still and meet with him 5 more times before the rehersal. Our schedule is starting to fill up with good things, and with Disney now less than 2 months away, we have started the final countdown! __________________ Me (26) and DF (37) My PJ [img]http://www.********************/timers/tickers/9hft8tdfov8uptww.png[/img] My Pre-Trip Report- Pumpkins and Pirates I'm Back!!!! Pumpkins and Pirates and Cowboys, Oh My! I'm a LapuLapuette, are you? Find out Here Bring rum!!!! I have been boo'd by If U Had Wings!

08-26-2008, 06:38 PM	#11
TinkAsh2001 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 904	Im here! I cant wait to read more. I am starting my planning journal. I am having an at home wedding & a disneymoon! __________________ Ashley & Clint

08-26-2008, 06:44 PM	#12
Lynn5700 WOO HOO I will be there Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 10,073	Aww what a cute engagement!! Congratulations

08-26-2008, 10:00 PM	#13
MegKate 2010 UMaine Graduate... now unemployed. What to do? Spend time on the DIS! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Caribou, Maine (originally Worcester, MA) Posts: 1,717	What an awesome engagement story fellow Massachusettsian (I'm just misplaced in Maine). I had to laugh though when I read about Nantasket beach - that's the one place I've ever stepped on a jellyfish! I laugh because I was poking it with my toe - I thought it was a misplaced ** implant! (I was young!!) But in all seriousness that's a beautiful place to get engaged and a beautiful time of year there. You should have great weather and temperatures. And the foliage!! I'm getting married 5 days before you on Columbus Day, so YAY for us October 2009 brides! __________________ Married 10-12-09 at Sea Breeze Point, Reception at Atlantic Dance Hall and Dessert Party at UK Lower.** "Also cute and fluffy!" DH (35) Me(29) Aurora Bugaboo Ty Apollo Max MY PJ can be found here!, Facebook me! WDW - 1991, 1993, 2000, 2001(Contemporary), 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 (Pop) WDL - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Our Wedding/Honeymoon - October 8-20 (POFQ)

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