Bec & Chris - Wishes Wedding 03/01/11 WP/WHR/SCP - Some extra pics and **COMPLETE**

[pezaddict231]

Sorry I confused you, I don't know what timeline I was thinking of! For some reason I was thinking 2:30 ceremony but even that doesn't really make sense the more I think about it. You're definitely right. If you do the pre-reception, your reception would end at 11 pm. So you wouldn't pay anything extra since you'd still fall in the Wishes reception timeframe.

That make sense, you can always talk to your floral contact and let them know what your budget is. I've heard they are great working within that. I saw a bride on here that had palm leaf centerpieces and they were beautiful, so I'm sure they could come up with something creative that would fit.

The Wedding Pavilion is beautiful on it's own, and you're in there for so little time anyway. You could also use your reception decorations in the WP and have Disney move them if you really wanted something.

I have heard silk is actually more expensive since Disney uses very high quality silks but I'm sure they could price out both for you and then you can decide what you want to do.

 

[BecBennett]

Yeah I was going to go with silk so I could bring it home, but if it's too much more I'll go with fresh, and just have to say goodbye to it before we leave for our honeymoon.

 

[Princess SarahK]

Were doing silk for ours. We are making all of our centerpieces and stuff, I havent decided about the bouquets yet..but I doubt we will go with Disney floral justbecause they are sooo much more expensive. Our centerpieces are averaging out to be waaayyy less than what disney would charge us. You should at least look into it, theyre not for everyone but it is a lot cheaper! and that works for us. I will be starting a PJ soon and ill post pics of our centerpieces for you.

 

[BecBennett]

Were doing silk for ours. We are making all of our centerpieces and stuff, I havent decided about the bouquets yet..but I doubt we will go with Disney floral justbecause they are sooo much more expensive. Our centerpieces are averaging out to be waaayyy less than what disney would charge us. You should at least look into it, theyre not for everyone but it is a lot cheaper! and that works for us. I will be starting a PJ soon and ill post pics of our centerpieces for you.

That would be great!

 

[Chilly]

Hope you find ways to save money

 

[BecBennett]

Arghh, mini rant. Not really after solutions, but they never hurt. I'm more trying to just write out my thoughts.

For my bridal party I was going to have my sister and my 2 best friends. My sister and one of my friends are all set, they'll be there no matter what. The other friend though still doesn't know if she can make it.

I told her I need to know by the end of the month so I can order the bridesmaid dresses together. I sent her a text the other day reminding her that I need to know soon, and she replied letting me know to order her a dress, which she'll pay for, and then she wont be holding anything up, regardless of what happens.

To be honest, I'm completely fine with this. She's just started a new job, and believes at this stage that she will be coming, but doesn't have a good track record with jobs so it's quite possible it's a job that may not last, and this is why she hasn't been able to give me a final answer.

I'm quite happy to only have 2 bridesmaids, vs. DF's 3 groomsmen, however when I mentioned this to DF he was not ok with it at all! His mind is set - we must have the same amount of attendents on each side. DF wants me to just give my friend an altimatum and tell her I need to know now, and there's no backing out. If she can't give me an answer then I should just ask his younger sister, because we know she's definitely going.

Is it just me, or is that weird? I get along fine with his sister, and all that, but if it's a choice between one of my best friends, and his sister that I see once every 2 years if that, I'm going to pick my best friend.

I don't know, I would like to know either way, but I don't want to tell my friend that she now can't be a BM, just because we're having a wedding in a location that not everyone can afford...

Grr, so frustrating!!!

 

[ChocoKat]

I'm sorry Bec!

I am by no means an expert on bridal parties, I never had one and I am not planning on starting now. One of the main reasons is the many issues you are facing now.

But I am on your side, I really don't see the problem with having mismatched numbers on the bridal party , really it isn't a big deal and your day will go beautifully well either way. You don't have to ask people just because you need to fill a spot, I think the people in your bridal party should be the ones that mean a lot to you and who you are expecting to be there for you during your marriage as a support.

Your friend might be doing all she can to be there, she might make it or not, and I would not let it stress me any further or put any more strain in your relationship, the wedding will be wonderful and over with, you will be back home and you will still be friends regardless, so let the chips fall where they may.

Maybe have a chat with your DF about it and how it really, in the big picture, isn't a make it or break it deal, and it shouldn't stress the two of you out, you have bigger fish to fry.

Right now my very best and oldest friend in the world is trying her hardest to save up to make it to our wedding. Just the fact that she is trying is already more than plenty for me. If she can't be there I will be sad, sure, I love her to bits and miss her a ton, but I know I am asking a lot of many guests so if they send their regrets I won't stress about it, I will do my best to share the day with them after and make plans to visit them myself.

I would really like her to be my bridesmaid, but I didn't want to stress her out about it if she couldn't make it, she lives in a completely different continent and just moved countries and started a new job as well, talk about double whammy!

All I know is that if she makes it I'll probably hug her so much her eyes might pop out of her sockets

 

[shippedtosea]

I'm sorry hun! I do think its weird that your DF is getting so upset about it. Are the girl completely different sizes? If your friend backs out can your DF's sister wear the dress?

I would want to hold out for my friend as well....maybe tell her honestly the situation and see what she says? She might be more honest to tell you if she really thinks she can come?

I hope it all works out!

 

[Chilly]

What would your DF do if someone pulled out a week before the wedding because they broke a leg or something. You never know what's going to happen so worrying about even numbers seems silly to me.

Maybe your DF just wants you to ask his sister. Maybe she has said something to him.

Sending you a

 

[BecBennett]

What would your DF do if someone pulled out a week before the wedding because they broke a leg or something. You never know what's going to happen so worrying about even numbers seems silly to me.

Maybe your DF just wants you to ask his sister. Maybe she has said something to him.

Sending you a

Yeah, I don't think he's considered that. I might point that out to him.

I'm sorry hun! I do think its weird that your DF is getting so upset about it. Are the girl completely different sizes? If your friend backs out can your DF's sister wear the dress?

I would want to hold out for my friend as well....maybe tell her honestly the situation and see what she says? She might be more honest to tell you if she really thinks she can come?

I hope it all works out!

Completely different sizes, my friend is maybe a 14, where is sister would be a 6.

DF did say to me that she's his only sister, so he would like her to have some part in the wedding, but I pointed out to him that that means his youngest brother would be the only one on his side of the family not in the bridal party which made him realise that that point of view was a little skewed. I haven't yet pointed out to him that my only brother is not part of the bridal party, so his logic is flawed. It is simply a matter of him liking symetry...

I'm sorry Bec!

I am by no means an expert on bridal parties, I never had one and I am not planning on starting now. One of the main reasons is the many issues you are facing now.

But I am on your side, I really don't see the problem with having mismatched numbers on the bridal party , really it isn't a big deal and your day will go beautifully well either way. You don't have to ask people just because you need to fill a spot, I think the people in your bridal party should be the ones that mean a lot to you and who you are expecting to be there for you during your marriage as a support.

Your friend might be doing all she can to be there, she might make it or not, and I would not let it stress me any further or put any more strain in your relationship, the wedding will be wonderful and over with, you will be back home and you will still be friends regardless, so let the chips fall where they may.

Maybe have a chat with your DF about it and how it really, in the big picture, isn't a make it or break it deal, and it shouldn't stress the two of you out, you have bigger fish to fry.

Right now my very best and oldest friend in the world is trying her hardest to save up to make it to our wedding. Just the fact that she is trying is already more than plenty for me. If she can't be there I will be sad, sure, I love her to bits and miss her a ton, but I know I am asking a lot of many guests so if they send their regrets I won't stress about it, I will do my best to share the day with them after and make plans to visit them myself.

I would really like her to be my bridesmaid, but I didn't want to stress her out about it if she couldn't make it, she lives in a completely different continent and just moved countries and started a new job as well, talk about double whammy!

All I know is that if she makes it I'll probably hug her so much her eyes might pop out of her sockets

I'm hoping it all sorts itself out. My friend is getting her first pay cheque this week, and from that she's going to work out exactly how much she can put away as savings per week, and work out whether she can afford the trip.

So hopefully I'll know either way shortly, and then be able to order the dresses.

 

[BecBennett]

I wasn't going to do this, because I couldn't see the point of creating clothes that really only get one or two wears, but couldn't help myself...

I've made myself and DF matching tops

It has this on the back

This is on the front of DF's

And this is on the front of mine

They're just plain white singlet tops, and I'm happy with how they've turned out. I haven't taken photos of how they turned out, because it's just me here, and I'm planning on wrapping them up for Christmas so I don't want to ask DF to take photos of them If I remember I'll do it after Christmas.

 

[Jules~Marie]

I love your shirts!!! At least, the design is really cool! I'm sure the shirts look awesome. Did you design them yourself, or did you buy them from someone?

 

[Chilly]

They are great.

I gave mine to a fellow DIS bride when I got back from Wedding/Honeymoon.

 

[figmentfan814]

Just joining in to your PJ, looks like things are going along pretty well for your plans. Sorry to hear about some of your frustrations along the way (convention stealing rooms, invitations, etc.) but glad to know that your plans are still coming together so nicely. I had similar frustrations with one bridesmaid, who ended up not being able to make it and left me scrambling the week the girls were to order their dresses, but it all worked out, so don't worry I am sure it will be fine for you too. I was married on March 3, 2008, so I always love following early March weddings. Looking forward to reading more!

 

[BecBennett]

I love your shirts!!! At least, the design is really cool! I'm sure the shirts look awesome. Did you design them yourself, or did you buy them from someone?

Thanks, I stole the ears design from the Disney Store. They have that design on mugs and towels and stuff, and I just liked it. Then I added the Just Married, and changed how the Mr. & Mrs. looked.

Pretty easy, however I printed the first transfer sheet as is, then realised it needed to be reversed so it would come out right

They are great.

I gave mine to a fellow DIS bride when I got back from Wedding/Honeymoon.

That's not a bad idea... I think I might keep them though, just as around the house clothes...

Just joining in to your PJ, looks like things are going along pretty well for your plans. Sorry to hear about some of your frustrations along the way (convention stealing rooms, invitations, etc.) but glad to know that your plans are still coming together so nicely. I had similar frustrations with one bridesmaid, who ended up not being able to make it and left me scrambling the week the girls were to order their dresses, but it all worked out, so don't worry I am sure it will be fine for you too. I was married on March 3, 2008, so I always love following early March weddings. Looking forward to reading more!

Thanks! I loved your wedding! The bridesmaid colours were so pretty!

 

[mareeld86]

Hey Bec when do you Get your wedding dress from Perfect Bridal???
I am wanting to buy mine but Im a little scared...

 

[Disney9.9.10]

I love your shirt logos!! I think that they are going to look great when you get them done! I really wanted to make shirts for DF and I but I have run out of time!

 

[BecBennett]

I love your shirt logos!! I think that they are going to look great when you get them done! I really wanted to make shirts for DF and I but I have run out of time!

Thanks.

Hey Bec when do you Get your wedding dress from Perfect Bridal???
I am wanting to buy mine but Im a little scared...

Tell me about it! I'm not expecting it until the end of November, and that's with a rush put on it. I'm happy to let you know what it's like when I get it, but it might be a bit late for you to wait.


I got our ESTA's organised. We've got them already, but they expire in the begining of Feb, so they don't suit our time frame. Plus starting in Sept they're going to start charging for them, so it made sense to get them done now. Hopefully I haven't left it too late to remind our guests to get them before the price increase...

 

[brer rabbit 28]

I heard that abouth the ESTA too.

Trying to get ours sorted before the deadline. I know we don't go until next year but I beleive they have a 2 year time on them.

Try not to worry about your friend too much. I'm sure she will be there if she can.

 

[BecBennett]

Just booked some ADR's

We got:

Feb 23rd - Dinner - Raglan Road (DF, me and my family)
Feb 24th - Lunch - Yak & Yeti (DF & me)
Mar 2nd - Breakfast - Chef Mickeys (DF, me and a mix of our families and friends)
Mar 2nd - Dinner - Sci-Fi Dine in (DF & me)
Mar 3rd - Lunch - Chef's de France (DF & me)
Mar 3rd - Dinner - Fulton's Crab House (DF, Me and a mix of family and friends)
Mar 4th - Lunch - Whispering Canyon Cafe (DF, me and a mix of family and friends)
Mar 4th - Dinner - California Grill (DF & Me)

I'm still trying to get Teppan Edo on the 26th, and the Garden View Lounge on the 28th, I haven't been able to get through to Teppan Edo yet, but there was no availability for the Garden View Lounge already so I'll just have to keep trying.

We'll possibly be extending our stay a little bit too so there might be a few more just me and DF ADRs too