So as already stated we are back. My overall experience was good, but I was disappointed with a few things. If you don't want to read negative thoughts, I'll tell you right now to not read my report (but we had positives too, no worries).
Day 0 ~ Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Packing! As anyone who actually knows me (in the real world) can tell you, I notoriously overpack and pack last minute.
The added bonus we had here is we needed to ensure all the wedding stuff made it on the cruise with us. I knew I wanted to take the wedding dress on the plane with me (NO WAY WAS I CHECKING IT!!!!) but I had not decided whether to carry it in the garment bag (which would be bulky and annoying) or roll it and put it in a carry-on roller suitcase. I decided to roll it. Which terrified me. But I figured they pressed it on the cruise, and I didn't want to struggle with it.
As pictured below, the dogs wanted to come with us... The wedding dress is in the little blue suitcase. Side note: These are only my bags. Brent had two and a backpack also.
Oreo wanted to come too, he actually packed himself.
My mom and stepdad took a pre-wedding vacation, so we were watching their house and pets too. It felt like a lot going on, but I actually felt more organized than I normally do when I pack. I don't make lists, but on the trip itself I don't think we ended up forgetting anything.
At the last minute Brent grabbed the First Aid Kit we got as at my Bachelorette Party/Shower. While we had no real injuries, it came it handy for the blisters you ultimately get at Disney.
We had a very early flight on Wednesday, and I don't think we slept at all that night. Just completely excited about everything. (And last minute wedding stress). Our pets (we also have another cat not pictured) knew something was up, so they didn't let us sleep much either.