Aprincess72 engagement story / DFTW planning 4/15 update w/pics!

[lurkyloo]

I have not been able to take a decent picture of it. I would love to know if anyone has any suggestions!!!

See if your digital camera has a "macro" setting on it. It allows you to take super-close-up pictures. I have a Canon, and the macro mode is indicated by a flower symbol. HTH!

 

[DisBride23]

Everything is beautiful...I can't wait to see more!

 

[aprincess72]

DF and I got a little carried away with our welcome bags but I'm very excited about them! We are lucky enough to live very close to a WDW outlet so after months of weekly trips we are finally about finished!

First we put together a snack pack for everyone:

Next is an example of our bags. Each is different because we purchased some standard items and some personalized items. This is the one for DF's dad:

We did most of our family bags in the black Disney bag ($11 at the outlet).
All of DF's guy friends (most of our guests are guys) are getting these bags:

I was able to purchase 15 ties on eBay and they came out to about $3 each so every guy gets a tie & a t-shirt ($5 at the outlet!)

For my dad and brother I found these bags on eBay:

And for my hip Disney lovin' friends I got these at the outlet ($9)

DF is making a little pack for his friends with mixers & mini bottles. We are also baking cookies (I will try to post those next week!).

 

[aprincess72]

Everyone at the ceremony will receive Mickey ears. We want a pic with everyone wearing them. We also decided it was really THE Disney souvenier that everyone should have once in their lifetime!

I also purchased Cinderella wedding cameras on eBay to scatter amongst the guests.

We are using these photo holders as place card holders:

 

[nts4wdw]

It all looks so nice! Love all the Disney stuff!

 

[aprincess72]

It all looks so nice! Love all the Disney stuff!

Thanks! We are slightly on the fanatical side of Disney lovers!

 

[nts4wdw]

Thanks! We are slightly on the fanatical side of Disney lovers!

Nothing wrong with that!! Best Wishes!

 

[aprincess72]

My mom made miniature versions of the topiaries for favors to give some of our guests!

 

[hulagirl87]

oooh, I love the topiaries! how pretty!!!

 

[Lynn5700]

The topiaries are very pretty.I love all of your stuff. Very cute!!

 

[DisneyFairy19]

WOW everything looks Amazing!!!!!

 

[2002Disneybride]

Everything you have done is just beautiful!!!!

Can't wait to read your trip/wedding report!

Congrats!

 

[lpizzuro123]

Don't know how I missed this earlier but glad I got caught up now. Everything looks great. Love the flowers. Can't wait to read more and see both pre and post wedding pictures.

Linda

 

[ZPT1022]

We did most of our family bags in the black Disney bag ($11 at the outlet).
All of DF's guy friends (most of our guests are guys) are getting these bags:

What are those circle things in the clear package??

 

[aprincess72]

What are those circle things in the clear package??

Coasters!

 

[ZPT1022]

Coasters!

cute!! Have any extras you want to part with? I'd gladly buy them from you if you do.

 

[Cinderella22]

your gift bags are sooo cute! Im jealous!

 

[aprincess72]

cute!! Have any extras you want to part with? I'd gladly buy them from you if you do.

I'm afraid we bought up all they had!!! They were only $3! If I see them out the outlet again I will gladly let you know! I'm there at least once a week!

 

[ZPT1022]

I'm afraid we bought up all they had!!! They were only $3! If I see them out the outlet again I will gladly let you know! I'm there at least once a week!

Thanks! I don't blame you for buying them all but I must admit I am jealous you live so close to a Disney outlet. Where is the Disney outlet? We have family in FL and maybe we need to make a trip there one of these times. I would be in heaven and the DH will just be the whole time.

 

[aprincess72]

Thanks! I don't blame you for buying them all but I must admit I am jealous you live so close to a Disney outlet. Where is the Disney outlet? We have family in FL and maybe we need to make a trip there one of these times. I would be in heaven and the DH will just be the whole time.

The one near us is St Augustine. There is one right near WDW and one in Sunrise, FL at Sawgrass Mills. I think there are 2 more but I can't recall where.
These are actually park outlets and everything is 50% off. We find stuff at the outlet all the time that is still being sold in the park because they get overstock. They fall under MGM for some reason. One night we were there and the President of MGM was there. She had just taken over the stores so she was marking things down to a quarter to get rid of stuff! We must have stood around in there for more than 2 hours just waiting to see what was next!
Luckily for me, my DH LOVES going to the outlet!!!