Disney-Bride2010
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- Oct 27, 2008
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Hi everyone! So I know that Im probably starting this WAY too prematurely, but I have so many ideas floating around in my head right now, and I think the only way to settle my poor tired brain is to start my own PJ. And since Im not really doing much work at my job these days (which will change soon, Im sure), I figured now would be a perfect time to start. 
However, before I start, I just have to say that the past few weeks that Ive been lurking on the DISboards has been wonderful!
Everyone on this site has such great advice for all my fellow Disney lovers! And what neither I nor my DF can believe is all the past Disney brides that continue to post and give such wonderful information (Lurkyloo you must spend A LOT of time on here!). I really feel like this little community is quite a special group of people (I cant exactly say gals, because Ive seen the guys on here too!) and I just want to thank everyone who has given me so many great ideas so far! 
And now
on with the show!
First, a little background on the happy couple The first thing people always ask me when I talk about Danny (DF) is where did we meet? And I always tell them all the same thing: This one time at band camp Then they just laugh at me
, and I have to say No, really. Danny (then DB) and I met during high school band camp (I know, I was a TOTAL band geek!) during my junior year, his freshman year (I am a total cradle robber). He was sitting on the grass during one of our breaks wearing fake Oakley sunglass and a backwards baseball cap. 
I saw him and turned to my best friend (Brooke, MOH) and said Doesnt he think hes cool, in a very snooty tone. 
We laughed about it, but later that day I told her that I actually thought he was kinda cute. Well you know how high school girls can be
She and a few of my other friends ran over to him and his friends and told him (of course) and we started talking. Later that evening he called me and asked me to be his girlfriend. I figured, what the heck, and said yes. We dated all through the remainder of high school, only to break up shortly after I started college. The age difference (less than 2 years) was really a barrier which I hadnt overcome, basically because of all the crap I heard from my college friends (Youre still dating a high-schooler?), so I broke up with him and started dating a cool college guy (or so I thought).
BTW, Im seriously trying not to turn this into a novel
So I remained with the cool college guy (who shall remain nameless) for over 4 years (we were engaged for over 2 of them), only to find out that he had been cheating on me for a long time. I was heartbroken. I felt so betrayed and the only thing I could think about was that this must be karma getting back at me, after what I had done to DB years before. My mother had always talked about him, saying I miss Danny, and me saying Mo-om, dont say that! Through the years I had heard about how he was doing, and that after high school he had joined the Navy. I had also heard that he was currently deployed to Iraq, which made me think about him even more. So I decided to take a leap of faith and use his way, way old email address and send him a letter. It was very vague, basically apologizing for anything I ever did that could ever hurt him. I never expected to get a response, but the next day I received an email from him saying that he was glad everything happened the way it did, and there was no need for me to apologize for anything. He also told me he was coming home from his deployment in Iraq very soon, and would like to see me. When he returned we went on a non-date to a local park that held lots of memories for us. I remember how he unexpectedly took my hand and all the feelings I had for him before came back and hit me like a ton of bricks! Weve been together for over 3 ½ years now, and I couldnt imagine my life without him in it!
Wow, Im really trying to keep this short, however I guess Ive gotten carried away. More of the story to come
However, before I start, I just have to say that the past few weeks that Ive been lurking on the DISboards has been wonderful!
Everyone on this site has such great advice for all my fellow Disney lovers! And what neither I nor my DF can believe is all the past Disney brides that continue to post and give such wonderful information (Lurkyloo you must spend A LOT of time on here!). I really feel like this little community is quite a special group of people (I cant exactly say gals, because Ive seen the guys on here too!) and I just want to thank everyone who has given me so many great ideas so far! And now
on with the show!First, a little background on the happy couple The first thing people always ask me when I talk about Danny (DF) is where did we meet? And I always tell them all the same thing: This one time at band camp Then they just laugh at me
, and I have to say No, really. Danny (then DB) and I met during high school band camp (I know, I was a TOTAL band geek!) during my junior year, his freshman year (I am a total cradle robber). He was sitting on the grass during one of our breaks wearing fake Oakley sunglass and a backwards baseball cap. I saw him and turned to my best friend (Brooke, MOH) and said Doesnt he think hes cool, in a very snooty tone. We laughed about it, but later that day I told her that I actually thought he was kinda cute. Well you know how high school girls can be
She and a few of my other friends ran over to him and his friends and told him (of course) and we started talking. Later that evening he called me and asked me to be his girlfriend. I figured, what the heck, and said yes. We dated all through the remainder of high school, only to break up shortly after I started college. The age difference (less than 2 years) was really a barrier which I hadnt overcome, basically because of all the crap I heard from my college friends (Youre still dating a high-schooler?), so I broke up with him and started dating a cool college guy (or so I thought).BTW, Im seriously trying not to turn this into a novel
So I remained with the cool college guy (who shall remain nameless) for over 4 years (we were engaged for over 2 of them), only to find out that he had been cheating on me for a long time. I was heartbroken. I felt so betrayed and the only thing I could think about was that this must be karma getting back at me, after what I had done to DB years before. My mother had always talked about him, saying I miss Danny, and me saying Mo-om, dont say that! Through the years I had heard about how he was doing, and that after high school he had joined the Navy. I had also heard that he was currently deployed to Iraq, which made me think about him even more. So I decided to take a leap of faith and use his way, way old email address and send him a letter. It was very vague, basically apologizing for anything I ever did that could ever hurt him. I never expected to get a response, but the next day I received an email from him saying that he was glad everything happened the way it did, and there was no need for me to apologize for anything. He also told me he was coming home from his deployment in Iraq very soon, and would like to see me. When he returned we went on a non-date to a local park that held lots of memories for us. I remember how he unexpectedly took my hand and all the feelings I had for him before came back and hit me like a ton of bricks! Weve been together for over 3 ½ years now, and I couldnt imagine my life without him in it!
Wow, Im really trying to keep this short, however I guess Ive gotten carried away. More of the story to come
I did play clarinet though! 
). After we started talking again, he told me that he felt uncomfortable taking her to WDW, as he was thinking of me when he booked the trip. He then decided (with absolutely no opinion from me) that he wasnt going to take his original guest, but take me instead (yippee!!!
). This was my first WDW vacation without any family and I hadnt been there in a few years. We had an amazing vacation together (although I did run him ragged through the parks!) and I totally fell in love with him all over again. 
), but I went for it anyways. I got a 9-5 job at an army base close to where he lives and moved in with him a little over 2 years ago. That was the best decision of my life.
). I asked him if he was sure, since wed have a long engagement, and he said absolutely, that the timing just felt right.
We both just giggled, as (now)DF is a very private person, but he knew I wanted a totally public engagement. When we went back into the restaurant, a waiter pulled the door open for us and the ENTIRE restaurant started cheering and clapping! 
They all shouted congratulations to us as we walked back to our seats. Our waiter even brought us a complimentary dessert (which was to DIE for!) that was a vanilla bean cheesecake, with Congratulations spelled out on the plate in chocolate. Although all our food there was amazing, I have to admit that DF and I were so worked up that we could hardly eat another bite! As everyone was leaving the restaurant they all stopped and said their congratulations and wanted to see the ring. One girl even offered to take our picture outside where he proposed. In my head I had always pictured this huge, over-the-top public engagement, but now that its over, I wouldnt change a thing about how he did proposed!
). My mom was actually considering taking my sister, her husband, and their 2 little boys to WDW next year using her timeshare. So DF and I pitched the idea to my mom. I told her that with my new job I would be traveling a lot (and banking some major $ while doing so) and I think I can afford to pay for a good portion (if not all) of the wedding. Surprisingly, my mom was very receptive to the idea, and my sisters and best friend LOVED the idea. 
