April Wedding....Lisa&Rob PJ

[IrishBride]

So, I'll try and pick up where I left off previously. So Rob proposed in NYC and of course I sad yes....Id been waiting on that day every day since the first day I met him when I was 14!!! He'd asked my dads permission well beforehand and he'd brought my mum to pick up the ring so they were all i on the action and I was too drugged up on painkillers to notice this going on right beneath my eyes!

So after NYC we flew to Las Vegas where my parents flew in and met us from Ireland!!! to celebrate. My parents are THE BEST.....what better way to celebrate eh?

We had a great time, we drank, we gambled and we saw some amazing shows and at that stage I suppose I was still taking it all in. I couldnt wait to get home and show my ring to all my friends and family and it was only then that I started to think more about organising a wedding and setting a date....

So, shortly after we arrived home from Vegas I was in my mums house with Rob, Rachel, my mum and dad looking up weddings in Italy. I knew from the start I didnt want to get married at home but Italy just wasn't for me, there was no emotion in me when I was looking at the websites and then I looked at the Disneyland Paris website - thinking more of the guests and the distance - Paris is only a short hop away....but they don't do weddings, then I considered Paris - My favourite city ever....but theres a 90 residency rule and then I said to the shock of my parents "lets check the Disneyword Florida website" and as soon as I logged in, heard the music, saw the demo and the pics it brought me right back to that day on the monorail as a child which I described in an earlier post and I got goosebumps on my arm and started crying and my mum said...if thats how it effects you thats where you should marry! I knew she was right. I looked at Rob and he said Lisa I want you to be happy and whatever makes you happy makes me happy and so the Disney plans began!

If Im honest, I found the inital stages quite stressful trying to get through secure a date etc and then theres the whole catholic scenario (more on this later!)

For now,I'll leave you with a pic of me and Rob (Im getting the hang of tis pic thing and lovin it!)....he has his moments but he makes me so happy!

More tomorrow.....

 

[disprincessatheart]

i'm a bit late on this one, but if you still need help filling your rooms, we're staying at the Grand Floridian and checking in the 27th of April. PM me the info!

 

[IrishBride]

Robert and I decided to visit Florida in April this year to check out the weather and meet with our initial contact in Disney. We were thrilled to find the weather was beautifully warm, just what we'd hoped for.

So we arrived on a Saturday and our session in Francks was set for the Monday. Before we left Dublin I emailed our wedding consultant (is that what their called?) and explained I wasn't contactable by email as I was on route. Id had a brief convesation with her by phone before I left and told her for the million time we wanted the 26th April 2008 as our wedding day...we were only 2 days away from officially securing this date when we were leaving.We'd put our request in for this in January and it had been noted however Disney rules don't permit the booking of a date until 1 year out however I was assured no one else had asked for this date. So we were full of the joys on our journey to the States and were bursting all weekend for Monday to arrive for us to finally meet our consultant, see Francks and visit all the possible reception venues.

Monday finally came, I was so excited I coulnd't sleep Sunday night. I think I changed my outfit 3 times and off we set. Our appointment was at 9am in Francks. On arrival we met our Consultant and after a very brief conversation she brought us to the wedding pavilion....on route she dropped a bombshelll..... heres how the conversation went "So, Lisa did you get my email" ???Eh no - she knew we'd left Ireland very early the Saturday morning. And next up.... another couple wants the same date and time in the WP you'll need to enter a raffle. Tears came to my eyes...I couldnt believe my ears...Rob squeezd my hand he could see the tears. I'd picked the 26th as it was my dads birthday, it suited all our our guests and family and Id managed to find a catholic priest willing to perform a full catholic ceremony in Disney including the sacraments....not an easy task Im sure alot of you know. Heres the catch the Priest could only do the 26th at 2.30pm he had other commitments that weekend I'd booked him a Id been assured no one else had asked for that date or time. And if Im honest I thought it a little unfair that Id been calling since January and then somene just came out of the blue , had expressed no interest before and now suddenly my wedding was in jeporady

So if Im honest it was a very bad start to the whole session which Id looked forward to and although we visited The Boardwalk, The Yacht Club and The GF I really can't remember much other than the colours of the rooms as I was too upset to take any of it in.

In the end we chose the GF and Im very happy with our decision but really I don't think things should have happened that way. We chose the GF as my colours are pink and gold....perfect with the main ballroom - salons 7-9. Its just breathtaking, the ceiling lights are just amazing!

After this we had a appointment booked with Shelley from Impressions however it was for after lunch so Rob and I headed off for a drive to clear our heads. We ended uo in the Hard Rock Universal still unsure of whether we'd get the date and time we hoped for. I kinda moved the food around my plate I was so upset. I totally understand the raffle process if to keep things fair and Im all in favour of that but it was the way things were handled.

On our way back to the car my mobile phone rang and it was our consultant....We'd got out date! All I could do was cry and thank my granny and grandad up there who I'd been praying to.

So by the time we got back to Francks I was on top of the world and I settled in to picking our invitations....speaking of which I'll take a pic and post later.

I cant sit for long periods I have terrible back pain, Ive been receiving treatment for 2 years. My last operation was 6 weeks ago and my next one for pain relief is next Thursday so please excuse me if I cut a story short. I will pick it up and finish it just sometimes I have to drop everything and lie down....Im praying Ill be ok for our big day.

 

[IrishBride]

Quick question...am I doing this whole PJ thing properly or am I rambling? There doesnt seem to be much interest so if Im doing something wrong please tell me....

 

[mla1977]

You're doing a great job! I think in the early stages of a PJ, it takes time for people to pick it up. I loved reading about how you guys ended up together.

 

[newyearsbride]

You're doing a fine job, I promise! Girl, you are gorgeous! I can't wait to read more... subscribing!

 

[Goldeelox9]

You are doing great! I can't wait to read more!

 

[shezfrombermuda]

You are doing a great job on your PJ! I love that Rob asked your father's permission to marry you and went ring shopping with your mother! That is wonderful that your parents were able to join you in Las Vegas to celebrate.

I found the initial planning stages stressful as well. I thankfully didn't have to have a raffle but waiting to see if you have your date, and then being "tentatively booked".......AHHH!

Looking forward to hearing more plans and seeing more pictures!

 

[Ennazus8810]

Subscribing! Loving it!

 

[IrishBride]

Well I am so relieved, I seriously I was overloading my posts with way too much useless information! I find it hard to control myself, I start typing and then all of a sudden I forget where I am and Ive nearly a page of stuff done..LOL

So as I said, we met Shelley from Impressions during our session in April. Shes a lovely person and have some very inventive ideas. I was overwhelmed with all of the options available and was totally caught up in the moment and ended up purchasing my invitations, two sets of envelopes (one plain white and one white envelope with a pink inside), reply cards, reply card pre-printed envelopes, thank you cards, thank you card envelopes and Mickey & Minnie stickers, saying "Lisa & Rob"...she really did see me coming LOL....

They were all printed before we left Florida for home so we brought them in our hand luggage and as soon as I got home, even though I was totally jet lagged I started writing them. We felt we needed to give our guests a years notice given that we were asking them to fly to Florida for our wedding.

I'm gonna sign off for now, Im just back from Sligo (a 6 hour round trip), Robs granny isn't well, she wasn't a pretty sight today, shes physically well but she was mentally unstable today and we had to give permission to put her in a physcathric hospital (hope thats spelt correctly) so I'm so tired. I wil post some pics of the invitations etc later!

 

[IrishBride]

Well I am so relieved, I seriously I was overloading my posts with way too much useless information! I find it hard to control myself, I start typing and then all of a sudden I forget where I am and Ive nearly a page of stuff done..LOL

So as I said, we met Shelley from Impressions during our session in April. Shes a lovely person and have some very inventive ideas. I was overwhelmed with all of the options available and was totally caught up in the moment and ended up purchasing my invitations, two sets of envelopes (one plain white and one white envelope with a pink inside), reply cards, reply card pre-printed envelopes, thank you cards, thank you card envelopes and Mickey & Minnie stickers, saying "Lisa & Rob"...she really did see me coming LOL....

They were all printed before we left Florida for home so we brought them in our hand luggage and as soon as I got home, even though I was totally jet lagged I started writing them. We felt we needed to give our guests a years notice given that we were asking them to fly to Florida for our wedding.

I'm gonna sign off for now, Im just back from Sligo (a 6 hour round trip), Robs granny isn't well, she wasn't a pretty sight today, shes physically well but she was mentally unstable today and we had to give permission to put her in a physcathric hospital (hope thats spelt correctly) so I'm so tired. I wil post some pics of the invitations etc later!

Heres a some photos of the wedding invitations, RSVP cards, Thank you cards and wedding stamps. We sent them in April this year, We're very happy with how they turned out and our guests love them! Our wedding theme is Mickey and Minnie and my main colours are ivory and baby pink so they invitations are printed on ivory card with embossed Mickey and Minnie and the ink is glitter pink!!

The Wedding Invitation:

The RSVP card:

The Thank You Cards:

The Stamps:

 

[IrishBride]

The photos are a little blury, Im still getting to grips with my digital camera and downloading to the internet....I'm terrible at taking photos so bare with me.

I'll get better I promise.

 

[FSUDisneyGirl]

Thanks for sharing info. about your wedding!

I have never been to Ireland but I am dying to go. It sounds like your wedding is going to be wonderful! I love your invitations...they are so cute!

Waiting to hear more!

 

[Goldeelox9]

I love your Invites! SOOO Pretty!

 

[cseca]

Hi Lisa!
When is your wedding date?
According to your ticker 1 months 1 week and 3 days... that would put it on 4/26?

That's 2 days before ours!!!! How exciting!!!
We might just swing by GF to sneak a peek...

Your pics are great!
You are gorgeous!!!

Can't wait to see more pics of your wedding stuff.

 

[IrishBride]

Thanks for sharing info. about your wedding!

I have never been to Ireland but I am dying to go. It sounds like your wedding is going to be wonderful! I love your invitations...they are so cute!

Thanks! I love the invitations although I can't believe we sent them out almost a year ago now....how time flies!!!!

Waiting to hear more!

Lots more to come believe me, Im just uploading some pics to my pc so I'll post more a little later

Hi Lisa!
When is your wedding date?
According to your ticker 1 months 1 week and 3 days... that would put it on 4/26?

That's 2 days before ours!!!! How exciting!!!
We might just swing by GF to sneak a peek...

Your pics are great!
You are gorgeous!!!

Can't wait to see more pics of your wedding stuff.

Yep,its the 26th, its just hitting me this weekend how close it is and every time I think about it I have a sinking feeling. I hope Ive everything thought of!!

Are you all set?

Our wedding will take place in the WP @ 2.30pm on the 26th. We will be in the GF from the 25th - 28th. DF and his family will be in the Caribbean Beach the night before the wedding.

Thats so exciting knowing another disbride will be there...!!!

I love your Invites! SOOO Pretty!

 

[cseca]

Lots more to come believe me, Im just uploading some pics to my pc so I'll post more a little later



Yep,its the 26th, its just hitting me this weekend how close it is and every time I think about it I have a sinking feeling. I hope Ive everything thought of!!

Are you all set?

Our wedding will take place in the WP @ 2.30pm on the 26th. We will be in the GF from the 25th - 28th. DF and his family will be in the Caribbean Beach the night before the wedding.

Thats so exciting knowing another disbride will be there...!!!

I'm sure everything will be just beautiful...
I know what you mean about the sinking feeling tho... hehehe... I get it everytime I see the ticker # gets smaller and smaller
And no... I'm nowhere being close to done. Still have seating arrangements, tux and a list of other stuffs to worry about. But I'm just trying to stay calm and not freak out so much.

26th at 2:30... got it... I'll see if I can drag DF to sneak a peek from the walkway. Don't worry... no crashin...

Will you be using a coach? Limo?

 

[disprincessatheart]

Add me to the list of brides that week - ours is the 29th. I'm not freaking out yet, which is sort of freaking me out!

We're doing the WP at 2:30 - anyone near by, feel free to peek! We're arriving on the 26th later in the day, so I won't get a chance to be an onlooker - if we were there I definitely would!!

 

[cseca]

Add me to the list of brides that week - ours is the 29th. I'm not freaking out yet, which is sort of freaking me out!

We're doing the WP at 2:30 - anyone near by, feel free to peek! We're arriving on the 26th later in the day, so I won't get a chance to be an onlooker - if we were there I definitely would!!

Hey!
You're 1 day after us... !!
More disbrides... YAY!

 

[M&M126]

Love your PJ! Your date is so close now!! HOw fun! It's awesome that there will be a lot of disbrides right around the same time. I may have to swing by for those days to catch a peek!