**Faith and Max's 12.22.12 Swan/Garden Grove/ADH Wedding!!** UPDATED 16!!

[CityGirlLost]

How did I not know you had a PJ? All caught up and subscribing so I don't miss anything!

[MrsDuck]

Umm.. I'm getting married in 2 WEEKS from today. WHAT?! I'm so excited but it just doesn't feel real (will it ever? ).

Yesterday, I graduated from college with my BAE in Secondary Social Studies Education. I was lucky enough to graduate magna cum laude and had a really nice day!


Now, onto the wedding stuff!

Pretty much everything is done. Everyone is paid. The favors are packed (Disney pins and lanyards). The final decisions are in. The ties came in. I just have to pack, pack the gifts for my girls, make welcome bags, favor tags, and give our final count to Garden Grove and T-REX.

It looks like we'll have 53 people total at our wedding. Pretty good turn out considering we were expecting 60 and it is SO close to Christmas.

I am just waiting on the programs to get in from VistaPrint. Max designed them and they're supposed to be here on the 12th. I hope they turned out right!

I feel like there's more I should be doing but I really don't know what that is. It's really making me nervous!

Diana (planner) and all of our vendors have been absolutely WONDERFUL. I'm starting to get nervous about everything though- I just want it all to go well.

So, here's the agenda Diana sent me. Hopefully it can help another bride!:

Agenda for the Wedding of
Faith Russell and Nicholas ‘Max’ Collins
Saturday, December 22nd, 2012 at 5:00 PM
WDW Swan and Dolphin / Crescent Terrace

Friday, December 21st:

6:00 p.m. Rehearsal to begin at the WDW Swan and Dolphin. All wedding party and guests to meet in hotel lobby (by Il Mulino) to be escorted to the ceremony site.

Saturday, December 22nd:

9:00 a.m. Groom’s dressing room, Sandpiper, becomes available at this time

12:30 p.m. Photography services begin with details & getting ready photos

1:30 p.m. Faith to get dressed at this time

2:00 p.m. Faith to leave her room with the photographer for the first look photos

Videographer, Paul, arrives on property at this time to get set up

2:30 p.m. Videography services begin at this time

First look photos with Faith and Max

3:30 p.m. Greenery Productions to arrive on property for set up and delivery:
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4:00 p.m. Just Marry! coordinator, Diana, and assistants, Rebecca and Jessica, arrive on property
- Check ceremony site, ensure chairs are on the raised platform
- Bring personal floral to Faith and Max on the Boardwalk

4:15 p.m. Faith to go back to her dressing room to freshen up

Meet Faith in her room at the Boardwalk
- Ensure she has everything she needs
- Get sparklers and programs

4:30 p.m. Guests begin to arrive on property, will be escorted to ceremony site

Officiant, Jack Day, and violinist, Jennie, arrive on property at this time

Diana to get Faith and her bridesmaids from their dressing room

4:40 p.m. Max and his groomsmen to meet with JM! assistant and Rev. Jack Day in hotel lobby

5:00 p.m. Ceremony begins in the following order: - Musician’s Choice

Rev. Jack Day (officiant)

Max (groom), Steve (BM), Mario, Ben and Ian

Bridesmaid’s Entrance:
Jamie, Rabia, Kylie and Liz (MOH)

Bride’s Entrance: - Musician’s Choice
Faith escorted by Dr. & Mrs. Kurt Russell (POB)

5:20 p.m. Ceremony to conclude, recessional begins: - Married Life (Up)
Faith and Max
Liz and Steve
Kylie and Mario
Rabia and Ben
Jamie and Ian

Guests to congratulate Faith and Max

‘Staged exit’ with Sparklers

5:40 p.m. Photos with family and bridal party to continue after the staged exit

Guests will be escorted inside for the reception

5:45 p.m. Reception begins in Garden Grove

6:30 p.m. Videography services conclude at this time

7:00 p.m. All items must be out of the Groom’s dressing room, Sandpiper at this time

Notes:
* Expected number of guests: 53 (total) – 46 chairs
* Seats to be on the UPPER part of the Crescent Terrace
* Rain backup – Pelican

* Get sparklers from the bride – bring lighters
* Programs to be set on the guests chairs
* Parents in front row (Max’s sister next to his parents), grandparents in front (if there is room) otherwise second row.

Whew! Does that stress you out cuz' it stresses me out!!

Here's our updated wedding week schedule:

Wednesday 12/19:
-mom taking the day off. PACK PACK PACK PACK PACK.

Thursday 12/20:
-mom, dad, me, max, groomsmen, 2 bridesmaids arrive in WDW. Unpack, make welcome bags. Maybe have time for a park? PLEASEE?

Friday 12/21:
-rest of family in town
-rehearsal lunch at 11 @ TREX
-rehearsal at 6
-spending time with the in-laws who arrive this evening

Saturday 12/22
-get married!

Sunday 12/23
-leave for secret honeymoon.

I think that's the only updates I really have.

What am I forgetting, friends?

[ShanaMouse]

YAY 2 weeks!!!!

That schedule stresses me out and its not even my wedding

At least you have a schedule so that you dont run around trying to figure out whats next, though.

Congrats on graduating!!! so exciting!

I feel like you are just very organized which is why you probably dont have that much left to do but feel like you should be doing something. I cant wait to see how everything turns out!!!

[celerystalker]

Ohh! I'm getting so excited for you! Congrats on the graduation!I think I told you congrats already, but it can be said twice for such an awesome accomplishment!
And I forgot all about your secret honeymoon!
I can't wait to see where it is!

[Tinkerkell007]

Congrats on the graduation Faith! I bet that feels awesome!

YAYAYAYAYAY 2 weeks!
Sounds like you have everything planned and organized, I wouldn't worry too much. I always here that if something IS missing or wrong you will probably be the only one to notice it (don't know if that helps at all!)

[djsmith]

Congratulation on graduating!!!!!! must feel amazin

so exciting ur only 2 weeks away!!! sorry the programme stresses u out for me it'd b relaxin, i hate not knowing whats happening an when so to not have something like that infront of me at 2 weeks out would be stressing me. i need to know who will be where at what time an doing what lol

posting ur programme has helped me tho now i hve an idea in my head of how my day would go timewise lol so thanks

u prob feel theres something missing *** u'v been so busy an organised it must b strange to not have anythin to do really, just double an triple check everythin n it'l b fine.

good luck on ur wedding day, i jus know it'l b brilliant, love every minute of it an everythin will b perfect

[CityGirlLost]

Congratulations all around for you, Faith! Graduation, Job, and upcoming Wedding!!!!

[NoOrdinaryPrincess]

YAY! It's so exciting!

[LittleKittyMarie]

Congratulations!!!

I had no idea they sent a whole point-by-point agenda for the day, although it totally makes sense. The obsessive planner in me is excited already.

You are so close to your wedding! Sooo exciting!

[charliegirl76]

Two weeks! Wow! Seems like you have everything under control. Congratulations on graduation!

[westjones]

I hope you have perfect weather and all goes well. Can't wait to see pictures. Best wishes!

[librarygeek]

You look great at your graduation, congrats on Manga cum Laude!!

You are so close now. Don't worry, you've got this! Your day will be amazing!

[2012DisneyWorldBride]

Happyyyyyyyyyyyy wedding day!!! I hope it is magical and everything you wished it would be!

[westjones]

Originally Posted by 2012DisneyWorldBride

Happyyyyyyyyyyyy wedding day!!! I hope it is magical and everything you wished it would be!

Yes, I hope you have a VERY magical day And sometime in the future it would be wonderful if you posted pictures.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

[LittleKittyMarie]

Happy Wedding Day!!! Hope it's magical! Can't wait to read all about it!