Adam and Katie's wedding PJ -10/2/2010 SBP/SCP need floral advice!!

[figment fan21]

I think Navy & Silver on them all will look good.

Yea i think so too! I'm thinking of having my BM's wearing silver jerewlry so that'll tie into the silver vests on the guys. I can't wait to see DF try it on!

No, there was no extra charge. The only extra thing I paid for was $3 for the crystal Mickey and that was a total waste of money.

The dress looks great! So pretty...I love the bunching at the bottom. I also love the Audrey Hepburn pic on the wall Nice decorating!

Fingers crossed they dont charge me!

Too funny you noticed audrey! I have a Marilyn Monroe on the opposite wall Before we finished the main floor of the house that was our "movies" room so i thought it was fitting to have them. Now that room is under construction and will soon be the "game/movies" room. Its a split level house and we really dont need two living rooms. We're hoping to get a pool and poker table down there and some lazy boys with a big TV to watch the football games and stuff. But thats all wishful thinking right now since everything house related is on hold.

Oh and i noticed your decorating skills on POTD's thread! I love the canvas picture above the bed and all the little ones in B&W

 

[figment fan21]

I have a few questions for you girls about DP's.

I obviously get the general idea of one but i dont know logistics and i've still NOT heard back from the "sales consultant" and DFTW. So here are my questions....

1.) how long is a DP? Do you get there an hour or so ahead and then watch the fireworks and its over? or do you hang out alittle while after the fireworks?

2.) As far as creating a menu goes can you add things like after dinner drinks (like bailey's) ? What about wine?

3.) How would the timeline work? I know that other brides like Lurkyloo had her ceremony in the morning and then the DP but since we're having dinner at BOMA how would it work? Should we make the dinner alittle later so we can all leave right from AKV?

4.) How would we get there from the AKV? should we just get cabs or can i see if i can split up the hours i get the limo for as an escape bride? How much would extra time with the limo be?

and lastly

5.) how would i set up my invitations? where the ceremony is in the morning and then the dinner and DP. Not the conventional wedding timeline We are going to try and make the ceremony alittle later in the day... either the 12 O'Clock or 2:30 but the reason we're doing the 10am is because we figured that would be the less popular choice and we'll be able to keep our date and location.


Ok well that should be enough to keep you girls busy

 

[Beep]

Hi there,

I just caught up with your new PJ and love the sound of everything. Your dress is lovely and I'm sure it will look even more stunning when it is altered.

I have my dress fitting in a couple of weeks and have lost 22lbs and 3.5" in places so it will be interesting to see how it fits now! Luckily it is a corset back and most of the weight has come off my waist and hips so it should be fine.

We are really lucky with family. Tim hasn't spoken to his for 12 years and it's just my Mom and Dad who are so into what we are doing. I can just imagine how stressful a time you are having with them. I really feel you shouldn't compromise what you want for other people, and wish you all the best with them.

The suit you posted looks like the one Tim chose on the Carolyn Allens site. It has a longer length jacket and is more unusual than the traditional tux. He is going for a black suit with red waistcoat and white shirt which fits in with our colours perfectly. Tim and my Dad also have long blue shiny wigs and Elton John glasses to wear... Sigh...

We have Randy booked and are really happy with our choice. I have collected some of our favourite shots and am going to mail them across to him next month. he has really taken his time with us to make sure we get the type of shots and style we like and I think he is great. I really feel for Mandy not getting good photos.

You mentioned about private dining earlier in the PJ and i thought I'd post some info for you in case you were still thinking about it.

We are getting married at SBP at 1000 and then having lunch at the GF at Sago Cay. We chose the menu from around a dozen that were sent through, and the price was $56 per head. That was based on a minimum of 20 people and as we only have 7 the price increased to $72 per head. You then have to factor in 21% gratuity and 6.5% sales tax, and the $50 small party fee as Chilly posted.

From there we are hopping over to POR for some photos and then back to the Boardwalk. We have dinner booked at the Yachtsman a couple of hours later and then after that we are heading into epcot for Illuminations.

We thought long and hard about what to do for lunch and dinner. We spent the same amount we had budgeted for 12 people on the 7 and went for private dining. We were told by our guests that under no circumstances were we paying for dinner and they were paying for their own. You can imagine that we didn't argue to much!

We thought about a DP but none of the guests (apart from me and DF) are big dessert fans and although it would have been an experience it would have been a bit of a waste.

We (well, I) decided to have aisle petals and the staged petal exit as I think it looks great in photos. Although it wasn't in the budget we decided it was worth it. We also upgraded the cake because I saw a picture of one on here and we both fell in love with it. It fits better with our theme than the standard cake with Mickey topper. I think that is all we have upgraded.

Have fun planning and don't let the family get to you

 

[PrincessShea]

1.) how long is a DP? Do you get there an hour or so ahead and then watch the fireworks and its over? or do you hang out alittle while after the fireworks?

I believe it's officially scheduled for an hour. I think we were there about 10 minutes before the official start time, and after the show the escort told us to take our time.

2.) As far as creating a menu goes can you add things like after dinner drinks (like bailey's) ? What about wine?

You can do a 'Bill on Consumption' bar, where you are just charged for whatever people drink. However, there is a $100 bartender fee. If you post your email address, I can forward you the .pdfs I have about bars.

3.) How would the timeline work? I know that other brides like Lurkyloo had her ceremony in the morning and then the DP but since we're having dinner at BOMA how would it work? Should we make the dinner alittle later so we can all leave right from AKV?

What time does your dinner start? Mine started at 5pm, and the DP was scheduled to start at 8. I think 3 hours for dinner is good. You have to take transportation into account. I was just moving from The Dolphin to Epcot, so the transportation was nothing. But AK to GF is a little more of a drive.

4.) How would we get there from the AKV? should we just get cabs or can i see if i can split up the hours i get the limo for as an escape bride? How much would extra time with the limo be?

They will not split the limo hours. It has to be continuous. I had the same issue. What I did was get one-way town cars that seat 4 for $25 each. The way back everyone just walked. If you have them round-trip then you need to pay as if it were a charter, because they sit there and wait for you. Cabs back are definitely an option.

 

[Boardwalk_bride]

Here is my answers, since they are a bit different

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1.) how long is a DP? Do you get there an hour or so ahead and then watch the fireworks and its over? or do you hang out alittle while after the fireworks?

I have mine (in Epcot) scheduled in my BEO for 1.5 hours, and I am only serving food for an hour. We are there from 8-9:30, so an hour before the fireworks start. My Sago Cay one is 2.5 hours, but we are doing dinner there.

2.) As far as creating a menu goes can you add things like after dinner drinks (like bailey's) ? What about wine?

If you don't want to pay for the bartender, you can just serve wine (or champagne). They don't make you have a bartender for this.

3.) How would the timeline work? I know that other brides like Lurkyloo had her ceremony in the morning and then the DP but since we're having dinner at BOMA how would it work? Should we make the dinner alittle later so we can all leave right from AKV?

I would say leave it earlier. Since you are going to a buffet, people will be eating dessert there, so you may want to space it out more. You can just hang around AKV for awhile and have pics done, than head to the GF and have pics done...that could take like 1-2 hours!

4.) How would we get there from the AKV? should we just get cabs or can i see if i can split up the hours i get the limo for as an escape bride? How much would extra time with the limo be?

You can get a mini bus or van (I can't remember what it is called) and it isn't too badly priced. I was scared about transportation because of the examples of prices I have seen on here, but it isn't that bad. I am actually getting mine split, but that is because I have a limo and a bus (with the new Epcot package). I don't think you can split the hours on just one vehicle.

5.) how would i set up my invitations? where the ceremony is in the morning and then the dinner and DP. Not the conventional wedding timeline We are going to try and make the ceremony alittle later in the day... either the 12 O'Clock or 2:30 but the reason we're doing the 10am is because we figured that would be the less popular choice and we'll be able to keep our date and location.

I wouldn't worry about that yet, wait until you know what time you are getting married at. When I told people we would be having a huge break, a lot of them actually got excited about it . The good thing about a morning ceremony, and a DP at night is they have something to do all day!

 

[rebecca_boo]

I just finished reading through your pj and thought I would leave a few comments before I forgot and became a silent stalker.
First off I love your hair piece, may I ask where you got it?
Secondly I think your dress will look lovely on you.
Lastly good for you on deciding on a dessert party I wish I would have been so bold.

 

[figment fan21]

Well My, my! You girls have been busy! Thank you for all the info!

For the amount of time... i'm guessing since it'll only be for Dessert and not a meal it'll be about an hour-ish. So thats good... maybe we can get there early for pics like Karen suggested.... i REALLY want a pic of us on the monorail!

About alcohol.... Katie i'm going to PM you my Email address. If i dont think too many people will be drinking I may just get a couple bottles of wine for us Wine-O's!

Transportation.... I'll probably do the town cars. I'm kind of hoping a couple people will be renting cars. (too bad DF and I won't be old enough to rent them ) But I have a feeling my dad might and possibly DF's parents will. If they do i'll get the town cars for One way and make sure they leave their cars at the GF so they can just leave right from there. But even if they dont i wouldn't mind getting the town cars for the trips too and from.

Invites.... I think i will wait. Part of the reason we also liked doing the morning is because we know that the younger guests are going to want to do some rides and stuff. So I kind of hope we get the 10am. Just to make sure everyone enjoys their time.

Thanks for all of the info girls! It is really helping me out... ALOT!

 

[figment fan21]

I just finished reading through your pj and thought I would leave a few comments before I forgot and became a silent stalker.
First off I love your hair piece, may I ask where you got it?
Secondly I think your dress will look lovely on you.
Lastly good for you on deciding on a dessert party I wish I would have been so bold.

Well thank you from coming out of lurkdom!

I got my headpiece off of a website. It was pretty cheap too.... only 12$! I'm going to have to find it back in my archives. If i can i'll post it!

Thank you about the dress! I can't wait to see what the dress looks like once its altered.

I'm glad we decided on the DP. I knew if we didn't do it we'd regret it.

 

[Chilly]

Yes a standard DP is 1 hour, any increase means an increase in cost. For Sago Cay I think they start the DP so Wishes is half way through, at least that is what mine is. They can definately do wine etc at it as well. I think you should keep Boma to 5pm so you've got plenty of time to eat, plenty of time to travel, plenty of time for photos, and most important room for all those desserts.

 

[figment fan21]

Yes a standard DP is 1 hour, any increase means an increase in cost. For Sago Cay I think they start the DP so Wishes is half way through, at least that is what mine is. They can definately do wine etc at it as well. I think you should keep Boma to 5pm so you've got plenty of time to eat, plenty of time to travel, plenty of time for photos, and most important room for all those desserts.

Wait... so we wont see ALL of wishes? I thought you get there alittle before hand and then watch wishes and its over. Thats disappointing if we only see half of the show... it isn't too long from what i remember.

 

[Boardwalk_bride]

Wait... so we wont see ALL of wishes? I thought you get there alittle before hand and then watch wishes and its over. Thats disappointing if we only see half of the show... it isn't too long from what i remember.

I think she meant the show is half way through your booked time (so you have say 30 mins before, and 30 mins after).

 

[figment fan21]

OH! Phew!!! What a relief! I got really nervouse for a second there! hahaha!

 

[Chilly]

AH sorry yes I meant that! My DP is 8pm to 9pm with Wishes at 8:30pm.

 

[figment fan21]

lol no thats my fault. I wasn't getting what you were saying... its still early here i'm not totally awake.

 

[Chilly]

lol no thats my fault. I wasn't getting what you were saying... its still early here i'm not totally awake.

It's afternoon for me.

 

[sillykaren]

Ahhh I forgot I never commented! I LOVE your dress! They can work miracles, or you can get a miracle bra! I'm sure it will look fine, I wouldn't worry about it. Have you looked on your local Knot board for seamstresses in your area? That's the best way to find good recs.

 

[shippedtosea]

I can't help with this because I don't know that much about DP. But wanted to say hi! update more stuff I can gush about

 

[figment fan21]

Ahhh I forgot I never commented! I LOVE your dress! They can work miracles, or you can get a miracle bra! I'm sure it will look fine, I wouldn't worry about it. Have you looked on your local Knot board for seamstresses in your area? That's the best way to find good recs.

Well thank you!!!
DF thanks you in advanced for suggesting the miracle bra

I can't help with this because I don't know that much about DP. But wanted to say hi! update more stuff I can gush about

Ok well you and the rest of the ladies can gush about this!...... I got an email back from the seamstress my friend suggested. She told me to give her a call so we could talk more about the gown and what i want. So i called her and explain my situation. I told her that i wanted to make sure that it would look nice on me once its been fitted and that i dont want to wait too long and then have it altered and not like it. She was extremely nice and totally understood. She asked me when the wedding was and suggested that i come in next month. What works out great is that as of november 16th i dont work a full work week for the rest of the year. I'm using all the time off i have left and am taking every other friday and monday off. YAY FOUR DAY WORK WEEKS! I have an appointment with her on november 16th at 10:30am! I called my sister and she doesn't work or have classes that day so she said she'd come with! I'm super excited and WILL be bringing a camera! only 3 more weeks!

Oh and I can book my DVC ressie in T-minus 4 days and counting!

 

[Chilly]

Good luck getting your DVC ressie

 

[figment fan21]

Thanks hun! The people we are renting from are getting the contract ready for us and send us our ressie number on friday! I'm super psyched! its like its really real now.... WOOHOO!!!