Andrea & Kory's 6/11/11 Wishes Wedding--WP&GF Ballroom**Updated 8/15 Ann. Pics Last!

[tinkerbell 766]

Andrea sweetie - I have enjoyed every moment of your wedding/honeymoon TR!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!!!

 

[belle2211]

Ah, I thought that was your hanger! But I wasn't sure! I loved it! Where did you get it from? I want one sooo badly!! I gotta start sending my MOH some links! haha.

Everything looks like soo much fun! I'm definitely looking into the zip lining, which of course is crazy expensive. But we'll see if I can do it!

That couple massage sounds soo romantic! I'm surprising Dave with a couples massage and a few other little things on the HM. It's a special package that Sandals offers. So hopefully he won't get TOO mad that I bought it. haha. =X

Yay! I'm so happy you had soo much fun! You 2 are a gorgeous couple! <3

Thank you! I was so surprised when I saw it on Facebook..I'm such a dork but I got all excited! I got it from Etsy, the seller Clareensquirkycorner

I told my matron of honor that I wanted it for my bridal shower gift and she said that the lady was fabulous to work with!

The zip lining was so much fun! I know our excursion was pretty expensive but the couple that sat next to us at dinner went on their own, not through the cruise line and they said there price was cheaper so maybe it won't be too bad!

Ooh! You're going to love the couples massage. And Dave can't get mad since it's for the both of you!

Andrea sweetie - I have enjoyed every moment of your wedding/honeymoon TR!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!!!

Thank you for reading it! Now to start posting some of the proffesional pics we just got in I'm trying to stretch everything out because I don't want it to be over!

 

[lilsqueakrr]

Thanks! I'm sending the link to my maid of honor as I type! Haha! Awesomeness! Thanks so much!

I'm definitely going to look into it, on Sandals' website it's saying $120 per person, so we'll see! hehe. I have a year to grow up the nerve.

Yes! Exactly! Everythings for the two of us! It'd the couples massage, private airport transportation complete with champagne and chocolates, butler to unpack our clothing the first day as we enjoy more champagne and chocolates or go around the resort, custom robes that they ship home, dinner reservations at a restaurant, private beach picnic at night, beach cabana with a butler for a day, AND a sunset photography session! How can you not?! =] He'll have to get over it.

 

[belle2211]

Thanks! I'm sending the link to my maid of honor as I type! Haha! Awesomeness! Thanks so much!

I'm definitely going to look into it, on Sandals' website it's saying $120 per person, so we'll see! hehe. I have a year to grow up the nerve.

Yes! Exactly! Everythings for the two of us! It'd the couples massage, private airport transportation complete with champagne and chocolates, butler to unpack our clothing the first day as we enjoy more champagne and chocolates or go around the resort, custom robes that they ship home, dinner reservations at a restaurant, private beach picnic at night, beach cabana with a butler for a day, AND a sunset photography session! How can you not?! =] He'll have to get over it.

That is an amazing package! I would have died for a private beach picnic at night! I have always thought that was sooo romantic! And yes, I'm a dork and obsessed with The Bachelor and Bachelorette, but I am always sooo jealous at their private dinners at places like that!

 

[belle2211]

So one of my bridesmaids and I have always been Disney freaks. She grew up here and worked at Disney in high school and then when I met her in college and started working at Disney, we would both visit the parks together a lot. Then after we graduated college in 2002, we went backpacking around Europe, and of course we went to Disneyland Paris! And so we made a pact. In 2007, we were to go to Disneyland because neither of had ever been. And we did go! And in 2012, we were to go to the disney parks in Asia. And guess what? Last night I just booked my flight to Hong Kong and Tokyo! We are going next summer for 2 weeks! I am sooo excited! (but a little scared at the same. At least in Europe, the letters looked the same and even some of the words are similar, but in Asia, it's all completely different!)

Has anyone been to Tokyo or Hong Kong and have any tips??

 

[NicknNancy]

That is soooooo awesome! I am jealous! I wish I knew things about Tokyo and Hong Kong that I could share with you....but I NEVER travel! lol Sorry!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Here is another envious girl!!! I would love to do that trip!!!! Maybe one day!! In the meantime another trip (next month) to Disneyland Paris will have to do for me, which is not nearly so exciting!!!

 

[Tarzan&Cinderella]

you should check out lurkyloo's blog, disneytravelbabble.com. she has very detailed trip reports and tips for Tokyo Disney.

 

[lilsqueakrr]

So one of my bridesmaids and I have always been Disney freaks. She grew up here and worked at Disney in high school and then when I met her in college and started working at Disney, we would both visit the parks together a lot. Then after we graduated college in 2002, we went backpacking around Europe, and of course we went to Disneyland Paris! And so we made a pact. In 2007, we were to go to Disneyland because neither of had ever been. And we did go! And in 2012, we were to go to the disney parks in Asia. And guess what? Last night I just booked my flight to Hong Kong and Tokyo! We are going next summer for 2 weeks! I am sooo excited! (but a little scared at the same. At least in Europe, the letters looked the same and even some of the words are similar, but in Asia, it's all completely different!)

Has anyone been to Tokyo or Hong Kong and have any tips??

Eek, that sounds so fabulous! I'm so jealous!!!!

I'm going to DisneyLand in October in California for the first time and I'm super excited. But I heard the Japan parks are fabulous as well! Go you!

 

[belle2211]

That is soooooo awesome! I am jealous! I wish I knew things about Tokyo and Hong Kong that I could share with you....but I NEVER travel! lol Sorry!

Lol...I figure this is my last big trip for a while since hopefully we'll get pregnant soon after I get back!

Here is another envious girl!!! I would love to do that trip!!!! Maybe one day!! In the meantime another trip (next month) to Disneyland Paris will have to do for me, which is not nearly so exciting!!!

Oooh! That still sounds so exciting to me though!

you should check out lurkyloo's blog, disneytravelbabble.com. she has very detailed trip reports and tips for Tokyo Disney.

Great idea! Thank you!

Eek, that sounds so fabulous! I'm so jealous!!!!

I'm going to DisneyLand in October in California for the first time and I'm super excited. But I heard the Japan parks are fabulous as well! Go you!

Thank you! Disneyland was great! You'll have a blast!

 

[elleinad16]

Ahhh, amazing--you'll have such a blast!!! What a great pact you have with your friend! You'll have to go back in another couple of years to Shanghai when that is done!

 

[belle2211]

Ok, so here comes the barrage of professional pictures! I'll try to keep it 10 to a post/day!

I think this was the photographer's fav pic because it was on the title page!

Getting ready

Isn't my flower girl too cute?!

Shot of the dress (and my hanger!)

Here is my shoes and jewelry...Regina must have liked my shoes too cuz there were a bunch of shoe shots! (unfortunately, we had to pad them pretty heavily because they were a size too big and I didn't think about that padding looking ugly in some of the pics....oops!

I love this one with the monorail in the background

My garters (I originally got 2 Gator ones, but then figured since DH isn't a Gator fan, I should get one for him...so the one he threw was a Denver Broncos one)

 

[One_Song]

Oh that first one is gorgeous!!
....Just ten a day?

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Andrea sweetie - These are really beautiful!!! Probably the best I have seen from DPS recently. I don't blame Regina for loving your shoes - they are to die for!!!

 

[belle2211]

Oh that first one is gorgeous!!
....Just ten a day?

Thanks! I don't want to bore people with all the pictures! (plus I'm trying to streeetch out my posts)

Andrea sweetie - These are really beautiful!!! Probably the best I have seen from DPS recently. I don't blame Regina for loving your shoes - they are to die for!!!

Thank you! We have our MK shoot with her in a week. BUT now there is supposed to be a hurricane on track for hitting on Friday. Being local, I know that tons of times the track changes and we don't get anything but a little rain. Still, I don't want my MK shoot to be in rain! I just emailed asking that if it looks like it is going to stay on track for a hurricane and rain on Saturday, if we can change the date since we're local. I have no idea if that's an option, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that either it veers way off track or we can change it!

 

[belle2211]

This is where we got ready. It was so great! A big enough room for all of us and since no one booked it, we got it for free!

My cute little mom

I like this picture!

Some more pictures of my adorable flower girls

A little back story. I have pretty severe scoliosis. And you can really tell by looking at my back. Some strapless shirts make it look worse. And when I was dress shopping that was a big factor. My #2 dress didn't make my back look bad, so I could have worn my hair up. My dress did make my back look bad however, so I had to wear my hair down. And I didn't want a lot of "back" shots (although I never said anything about not wanting them.) I have several that you can really tell in my picture, but here's one where you can't really (I can, but my MOH said she can't even tell).

Here is DH with his twin

DH's family

DH with the ring bearer

 

[BethieTink]

Andrea,

Your pics are stunning! I have Regina at the top of my list for next November.

Fingers crossed for an MK session that goes off without a weather hitch. Can't wait to see those photos too.

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Thanks! I don't want to bore people with all the pictures! (plus I'm trying to streeetch out my posts)



Thank you! We have our MK shoot with her in a week. BUT now there is supposed to be a hurricane on track for hitting on Friday. Being local, I know that tons of times the track changes and we don't get anything but a little rain. Still, I don't want my MK shoot to be in rain! I just emailed asking that if it looks like it is going to stay on track for a hurricane and rain on Saturday, if we can change the date since we're local. I have no idea if that's an option, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that either it veers way off track or we can change it!

Andrea sweetie - Loving the new photos!! Personally speaking, I could never be bored looking at wedding photos!!
Sending love and pixiedust your way and hoping that the weather behaves or you can change your shoot day!!!

 

[lilsqueakrr]

Andrea you are seriously such a stunning bride! Your pictures are fabulous and I love all of the detail shots! Your shoes were awesome! Loved them. I can't wait too see the rest of the photos! Pretty, pretty, pretty lady!

 

[belle2211]

Andrea,

Your pics are stunning! I have Regina at the top of my list for next November.

Fingers crossed for an MK session that goes off without a weather hitch. Can't wait to see those photos too.

Thank you!

Andrea sweetie - Loving the new photos!! Personally speaking, I could never be bored looking at wedding photos!!
Sending love and pixiedust your way and hoping that the weather behaves or you can change your shoot day!!!

Good...at least I know a couple of people are still looking

Andrea you are seriously such a stunning bride! Your pictures are fabulous and I love all of the detail shots! Your shoes were awesome! Loved them. I can't wait too see the rest of the photos! Pretty, pretty, pretty lady!

Thank you so much! You made my day! And oh, I want to wear the shoes again for something else, but I don't have anything to wear them to!