Claire & Chris-getting hitched Disney style 5th Oct 2011.I'm a Mrs!!

[MiaBella05]

joining in

 

[Bewitch324]

Found your planning journal tonight and have sat and read the whole thing!! I love your love story, and I LOVE your dress. I've always like Fulton's, I think you'll be really happy with your event there...and their food is SO good! You'll have really beautiful pictures too, I think that boat is just gorgeous.

I love your brooch bouquet idea, I think it will turn out gorgeous. Sorry to hear about your ankle--that is NOT fun.

I love your halloween theme elements, it sounds like your at home reception will be lovely.

Thank you for sharing your plans with us!

Brooke

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Thanks Brooke,

It's lovely to know that people are interested in my plans as it's not a DFTW.

I'm really excited about Fultons, although I've never even been on the boat. I have seen some nice wedding pictures on there and we have added some floral arrangements and a white carpet/ aisle runner to our plans to make it look a little more decorative.

I'm so bored at the minute with my leg in plaster. I'm stressing about how much weight I must be putting on while I just sit here. 2 more weeks though and I hope to be whizzing around again!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Just a few small updates to make. We have picked our music. I asked the planner how many songs we needed and she said just 2! I thought we would need way more than this but she only plays 1 as I come in and then one at the end, we can also have some background music while we have picks taken on the deck if we wish. I was a little bit huffy about this at first as we had so many song ideas but I guess as there aren't any bridesmaids or guests apart from the Mums, there is little point for loads of different entrance music.

So my entrance with Mum: All you need is love (from Love Actually). We both love this version and the film so much, it seemed the perfect choice.

End of wedding: The greatest day by Take That. This is a wonderful rousing song that sums up how we feel about the day.

Notice no Disney songs? Chris and I couldn't agree on which songs to pick so we went for non Disney that we could agree on. I would have loved Zip a dee do dah though for a bit of fun!

I also picked the piano instrumental music from Forest Gump to be played as background music while we have pics taken and I would have liked this playing quietly in the background during the ceremony, but I'm not sure if this is possible and my planner hasn't emailed back to say yes or no .

Somtimes she just doesn't answer my requests which is starting to bug me a little. I'm sure she is busy but hey! I've booked a wedding with her! I think I'll leave it until after Easter and then give her a bit of a bump with my unanswered queries.

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Claire sweetie - I love the music choices!!!
I am sorry that you are having issues with your planner bot getting back to you. I am relieved to say that I have never had that problem with my planner, Karen who is always quick to respond to e-mails. I have, however, been waiting a week for a response from Rev Tim rgarding the rough order of service, which is frustrating as I cannot get my Order of Service programmes finished until he responds and with just over a week to go before we leave, I need to crack on with them. I realise he is probably busy with it being Easter, but it is really quite urgent now. I will e-mail again over the bank holiday and see. It is so frustrating!!!!
Still waiting to see this finished bouquet!!!! Can't wait to see how beautiful it is!!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Claire sweetie - I love the music choices!!!
I am sorry that you are having issues with your planner bot getting back to you. I am relieved to say that I have never had that problem with my planner, Karen who is always quick to respond to e-mails. I have, however, been waiting a week for a response from Rev Tim rgarding the rough order of service, which is frustrating as I cannot get my Order of Service programmes finished until he responds and with just over a week to go before we leave, I need to crack on with them. I realise he is probably busy with it being Easter, but it is really quite urgent now. I will e-mail again over the bank holiday and see. It is so frustrating!!!!
Still waiting to see this finished bouquet!!!! Can't wait to see how beautiful it is!!

Only a week until you go . I'm so excited for you Joanne. Hopefully he is just very busy with Easter. It is so annoying when you don't get a response back, I would definitely chivvy him up a bit so you can get cracking on the order of service.

I haven't even started my bouquet yet I'm ashamed to say. I'm still awaiting a few more brooches that I ordered from ebay and I won't get them until next week now because of all the bank holidays. Also I need to go to a craft store for some beading and wires - and I STILL can't go anywhere '*** of the plastered leg . Hopefully it will be made in the next few weeks and I'll post some pics straight away.

 

[KristiLyn]

Great music choices!!!
I can't believe it's getting so close!!!! I actually didn't even realize we were getting married so close together!!
What day are you going to MNSSHP?

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Great music choices!!!
I can't believe it's getting so close!!!! I actually didn't even realize we were getting married so close together!!
What day are you going to MNSSHP?

Hi kristi,

Thank you! I know it is sooooo close now! We are going to MNSSHP on the Tuesday after the wedding hopefully. I think thats the 11th October. We are really looking forward to this as we can wear our wedding clothes, although Chris is unsure about wearing his shirt and waistcoat (vest) incase he gets too hot. Might have to find him an alternative, maybe one of those tuxedo t shirts

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Ok so I feel like a real meany now. My planner emailed me last night . She is lovely and I think she is just very busy and I am just very impatient!!

She said that it may not be ideal having the instrumental playing quietly during the ceremony as our Officiate doesn't use a microphone so it all depends on how loud his voice carries as to who can hear him. But there are only 4 of us altogether so I'm sure it will be fine - although Mum is deaf in one ear as she reminded me last night, luckily it's her good ear that we be on the officiates side . Anyway we are going to decide on the day about the instrumental which is great.

We are also having a white carpet up the aisle as well as 2 large flower arrangements. Originaally I really wanted a custom painted aisle runner but Carrie (planner) advised it may blow about on the deck so she has a white carpet runner to use instead. That and the flowers will make the deck look a little fuller. I'm a bit worried that our lack of guests will make us look lost so I wanted a few things to make up for the lack of people.

Other news - and this is a biggie - I've changed my dress!!!!
I've only payed the deposit so far and send fmy measurements at the end of May.Well the more I looked at it the more I started panicing about a potential Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction (without the peircing lol). The Lily dress really scoops down low at the front as well as the back and I have been having a hard time finding underwear that won't show and I may have spent all day looking down to check I hadn't "escaped".
So after much discussion with Mum playing devils advocate, I have changed to the Merilyn dress. I emailed the dressmaker and she agreed that for a larger framed lady the Merilyn will offer more support up top and I will fell much more confident.

Here is the original dress (Lily)

Here is the new dress (Merilyn)

There's isn't much difference really and the price is the same as well. What do you think guys? I'd appreciate some opinions. I really hope I've made the right choice. It's so difficult when you can't actually try it on until it's been made and you've paid for it

 

[KristiLyn]

haha, yes please to the tuxedo shirt!!!

And I think you made a great decision with the dress! Both are beautiful, but you'd probably feel more comfortable with the one you decided on!! And the dressmaker agrees, so I think it's definitely the right choice!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

I'm laughing at this but the thing is he will probably want to wear it if I show him the pic. Remember this is the man who had me believing he was going to wear a Captain America outfit for the ceremony!

 

[KristiLyn]

He sounds so much like my df. Mine would wear that in a heartbeat. Yesterday he dug out a shirt with an alligator on it that said, "Louisiana Yard Dog." I refused to go anywhere with him until he changed. He thinks he's soooooo funny!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

He sounds so much like my df. Mine would wear that in a heartbeat. Yesterday he dug out a shirt with an alligator on it that said, "Louisiana Yard Dog." I refused to go anywhere with him until he changed. He thinks he's soooooo funny!

Yep, they sound very similar!

 

[princess_ariel_85]

Here is the original dress (Lily)

Here is the new dress (Merilyn)

There's isn't much difference really and the price is the same as well. What do you think guys? I'd appreciate some opinions. I really hope I've made the right choice. It's so difficult when you can't actually try it on until it's been made and you've paid for it

Great choice on the new dress. Not much chance of escapage with that one, you'll be fine. Such a beautiful dress

I'm laughing at this but the thing is he will probably want to wear it if I show him the pic. Remember this is the man who had me believing he was going to wear a Captain America outfit for the ceremony!

aww don't laugh , I'm on the verge of ordering something similar for my DF for when we wander around the parks

 

[belle2211]

I think you definitely made the right choice in changing the dress...it looks great!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Thanks Belle, I do feel much happier about my decision.

Princess Ariel - I'm laughing but I have a feeling that I'll be ordering one too.

I just can't see him doing MNSSHP in a shirt and tie.I'm sure I'll be fine in my dress with a pair of flats instead of heels, but he'll bake. Definitely need some kind of t shirt or maybe a short sleeved shirt. Any ideas?

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Claire sweetie - I loved the original dress, but I think I love the new one even more - it's stunning!!!! You are going to be such a princess!!!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Ah thank you Joanne but at this rate I'll be a very tubby princess .

As you know (*** I've harped on about it enough!) I can't exercise at the moment (cursed leg). Chris, bless him, seems to think junk food will cheer me up. Then Mum came to see me this week and brought easter eggs. Ok so I thought 1 egg wouldn't kill me, until Chris' Mum rang to say she is popping over in the morning with....easter eggs! AAAAAAARRGH!!!!

I've GOT to lose 4 inches off my hips for my dress to fit and I won't be able to exercise for another 2 weeks at least. Thankfully I will be able to shop so no more junk food. Also, I bought a shake a weight so I can work on my upper body and arms while I'm sat on the sofa. Gotta do something while I'm stuck here!

 

[violentmesses]

Ok so I feel like a real meany now. My planner emailed me last night . She is lovely and I think she is just very busy and I am just very impatient!!

She said that it may not be ideal having the instrumental playing quietly during the ceremony as our Officiate doesn't use a microphone so it all depends on how loud his voice carries as to who can hear him. But there are only 4 of us altogether so I'm sure it will be fine - although Mum is deaf in one ear as she reminded me last night, luckily it's her good ear that we be on the officiates side . Anyway we are going to decide on the day about the instrumental which is great.

We are also having a white carpet up the aisle as well as 2 large flower arrangements. Originaally I really wanted a custom painted aisle runner but Carrie (planner) advised it may blow about on the deck so she has a white carpet runner to use instead. That and the flowers will make the deck look a little fuller. I'm a bit worried that our lack of guests will make us look lost so I wanted a few things to make up for the lack of people.

Other news - and this is a biggie - I've changed my dress!!!!
I've only payed the deposit so far and send fmy measurements at the end of May.Well the more I looked at it the more I started panicing about a potential Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction (without the peircing lol). The Lily dress really scoops down low at the front as well as the back and I have been having a hard time finding underwear that won't show and I may have spent all day looking down to check I hadn't "escaped".
So after much discussion with Mum playing devils advocate, I have changed to the Merilyn dress. I emailed the dressmaker and she agreed that for a larger framed lady the Merilyn will offer more support up top and I will fell much more confident.

Here is the original dress (Lily)

Here is the new dress (Merilyn)

There's isn't much difference really and the price is the same as well. What do you think guys? I'd appreciate some opinions. I really hope I've made the right choice. It's so difficult when you can't actually try it on until it's been made and you've paid for it

Love-love-love the dress revision!! It's truly a beauty! Well done!

 

[brer rabbit 28]

Thank you. I know now that I've made a good decision thanks to all my lovel Dis mates

It is quite a beauty though isn't it. I am kind of in love with this dress quite a lot!