Crown_Princess and Angrypenguin DFTW 03/30/2009-7/24 Update, MGM studios!

[Donald'sGirl]

That was so awesome and I love the idea of you inviting her to dinner and using the china! What a great way to say thank you!

 

[Angrypenguin]

Hey everyone! Crown_princess is passed out this late hour, but I thought I'd share some engagement pics. Here are a few (okay, more than a few ), and more can be found at the album links at the end of the post.

 

[Angrypenguin]

A few more...

More can be found here!
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=45642&l=3f1c6&id=506013757

and part 2:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=45643&l=a1119&id=506013757

 

[WithDisneySpirit]

Wonderful pics - they look fun and elegant too!!

 

[2BoysMom]

Yeah, there great! I love them!

 

[figmentfan814]

Your pictures turned out great! We got shots at two resorts for our engagement pics too and I just love having the variety of backgrounds. You both look so sophisticated in the pictures too

 

[adisneygal]

Your engagement pics are awesome. You look amazing! I am so glad I have Patricia booked.

 

[Rebclay]

It looks like you guys had so much fun. They look awesome.

 

[29apr00]

wow beautiful pictures!!!

 

[Crown_princess]

Thanks for posting pics for me, honey!

What a surprise to see the pics and all the wonderful comments.

I have been on overtime, ladies, and just haven't had time for anything wedding.

We did manage to order our wedding invitations the other night, when DF forced me to stay up late enough.


The wedding is so close now!! Only a few months left to go.

 

[Donald'sGirl]

Your engagment pics are beautiful! Very sophisticated and fun at the same time! Who did your pictures? I love the locations you chose! I had mine done at the Poly too!

 

[Crown_princess]

Hey all!

I haven't posted in a while.

We've been super busy visiting family for the holidays.

We've also been doing wedding things, since the wedding is less than 3 months away!!

We ordered our invitiations. They are so beautiful - hot pink (shocking pink is the color we are using on the products Disney will supply - roses included) and sage (lemongrass in my world - MOH dress)

I will post pics. Stay tuned!

DF found his ring but hasn't ordered it yet. He thinks he would like a ring with contrasting metallics with Chinese engraving on the outside. I think this is cool. We're not going for the matching bands, and I've noticed allot of couples don't.

I have yet to order my band.

More on the to do list:
- find seamstress
- get horrible bridal shop to send me my slip and veil
- finish mailing out the other half of the invitations
- finish planning ceremony & call officiant
- track hotel reservations - trying to make sure we fill our minimum room nights
- select tuxes and coordinate fathers' fittings
- call WP and make changes (we are slashing expenses ruthlessly) = no more MK photo shoot
- make honeymoon activity reservations
- purchase airfare to Disney and honeymoon
- welcome baskets/folders
- wedding programs
- steaming reservations - confirmations
- buy honeymoon clothes
- rethink wedding shoes and maybe buy new ones - you can tell from reading my PJ, that I'm horrible at buying shoes

So much to do!

oh...and simultaneously:
- house hunt with DF
- work out to drop 3 lbs gained at xmas
- learn all new systems at work
- dental appts. twice a week
- tanning
- wrap mind around fact I am about to be married!!!
- try not to panic
- be glad that at least I decided not to take a class this quarter

 

[Crown_princess]

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[camara381]

WoW you've got a lot on your plate! I am of no help but here's some pixie dust to help along the way. Your so close now I can't wait to see everything put together!!!!!

 

[Crown_princess]

Time is ticking.
We are down to 9 weeks left until the wedding!!

I have at least three checklists laying around the house.
DF now has his own checklist on baby blue Mindy Weiss stationary
Oh, and don't forget the over-detailed checklist in my wedding planner, just in case I forget that there is so much to do.


What got accomplished since last post:

- petticoat received from evil bridal shop, veil on its way
- found website with affordable & cute cake boxes
USD $0.59 ea

http://www.alloccasionsgiftware.com/pd_individual_cake_slice_quilt_box.cfm

- called a dressmaker and got recommendations for shops that could do alterations - still need to check them out
- let officiant know when the rehearsal and r.dinner are
- mailed out invitations - DF has 2 he needs to mail out but he has been procrastinating
- fixed reservation for bridal tea
- made hotel reservation for grandmother
she is looking forward to thawing out after months of midwestern cold
- checked on registry
- found a coworker willing to throw me a bridal bash at work - since my family is too far away
- bought bustier

non wedding:
worked and lost lbs gained at Christmas
cooked new recipes all week!

I think I earned my weekend. hehe.


Also, I just got off the phone with Elizabeth from Disney Floral and cut out some items that aren't needed due to a reduced guest count (some people can't come due to the cost). Elizabeth is fantastic and friendly!
We're also saving about 500 dollars due to having less guests.

If anyone wants me to post the cost of the floral we are having, let me know.
I don't want to do all that typing if no one wants to see it.

Bye!!

 

[Donald'sGirl]

WOW you are so close! Time has really flown! Everything sounds great! Don't worry it will all get accomplished! I love those individual boxes, what a fantastic idea! Your guests are going to love it!

I wish there was something I could do to help but I will at least cheer you on!!

 

[bridetobe789]

Wow you did get a bunch done!! How exciting ! Feel free to post the floral list! lol

 

[Crown_princess]

BRIDALGOWN COLOR: Antique White
BOUQUET Round, French bouquet of green hydrangea, hot pink roses, white roses with accents of white mini calla lilies and white stephanotis (9) with clear Swarovski crystal centers.Wrap faux stems 100% with #028 antique white satin ribbon. $325.00
CRYSTALS: 9 single clear 9 1.00 $9.00

MAID OF HONOR GOWN COLOR: Lemongrass 1 $150.00
BOUQUET Round, French bouquet of green hydrangea, hot pink roses and white stephanotis (7) with pink Swarovski crystal centers. Wrap faux stems 100% with #570 moss green satin ribbon.
CRYSTALS: 7 single clear 7 1.00 $7.00

GROOM White rose with white mini calla lily and double white stephanotis. Accent with folded bonsai eucalyptus. $30.00

BEST MAN 1 Hot pink rose with double white stephanotis (no inserts). 1 20.00 $20.00
FATHERS 2 Hot pink rose with double white stephanotis (no inserts). 2 20.00 $40.00

BRIDES MOTHER White mini calla lily and hot pink rose, greens and white sheer ribbon - PIN $35.00
GROOM'S MOTHER 1 White mini calla lily and hot pink rose, greens and white sheer ribbon - PIN $35.00
GRANDMOTHERS 2 White rose with hot pink spray roses, greens and white sheer ribbon - PIN $50.00
AUNT 1 White rose with hot pink spray roses, greens and white sheer ribbon - PIN $25.00

CEREMONY Ivory Mickey crystal unity and taper set. $65.00

Sprinkle green hydrangea and hot pink rose petals on altar table. $35.00

39 Guests 4 Frosted glass champagne buckets (with silver lining) designed round with hot pink, white and light pink roses, light green hydrangea, white lisianthus and a light touch of variegated pittisporium. See picture for shape and design.
4 125.00 $500.00

Place on columns with ivory skirting at the first and third rows on both sides of the aisle.

Rental Equipment
(4) Frosted champagne buckets ($15 each) $60.00

STAGED EXIT: Ribbon wands with ribbon similar to #570 moss green satin ribbon and #175 shocking pink with silver foil text "Julie & Kevin March 30, 2009". 50 2.50 $125.00
ribbon is ordered in qty of 50

(1) Birdcage card box ($25) $25.00
(5) 9" cylinder vases ($5ea.) $25.00
(4) Columns with skirting (2 for $25) $50.00

Scatter hot pink rose petals on cake table $20.00


LINENS Resort to provide white standard floor length linens for all guest tables and cake table.
Resort to provide standard napkins - pocket folded.

CAKE YES Destination Cake (3 tiers) with fresh floral - mini calla lilies, hot pink roses and green hydrangea. Fill in the space 1 100.00 $100.00
completely but no hanging floral.
1 Disney's Fairytale Wedding cake knife and server set tied with a #175 shocking pink satin bow. 1 60.00 $60.00
BOUQUET TOSS NO
FAVORS NO
PLACE CARDS 39 Dark chocolate rectangle with custom character icon on white chocolate disc. 39 7.00 $273.00
Wrapped in clear cellophane and tied with a silver ribbon.
MENU CARDS 39 White cardstock menu cards with green matting (to match #570 moss green ribbon) and topped with a #175 39 6.35 $247.65
shocking pink satin bow. Use font from sample in Franck's in silver foil with Mickey head in between each course.
TABLE NUMBERS 4 White cardstock table signs with green matting (to match #570 moss green ribbon), topped with a #175 5 18.95 $94.75
shocking pink bow and silver foil table names.
WELCOME BASKET Please visit www.disneyflorist.com for great gift ideas.

DESSERT PARTY 5 9" Cylinders filled with light green colored gel. Suspend 2 pink LED lights in the gel. Place one per guest table. 5 15.00 $75.00
5 Cocktail tables 48 Pink LED light glow cubes for drinks. 48 3.00 $144.00
Resort to provide black table linens.

COMMENTS: Colors are #570 spring moss and #175 shocking pink.
SUBTOTAL $2,625.40
DISCOUNT
No Magic Kingdom Bridal Portrait Session scheduled FL TAX (6.5%) $170.65
SUBTOTAL $2,796.05
MOVE FEE* $50.00
SET FEE $0.00
PLEASE NOTE: COST OF CAKE FLORAL MAY BE ALTERED DEPENDING ON FINAL SIZE AND STYLE OF DELIVERY FEE $0.00
CAKE SELECTION. FINAL TOTAL $2,846.05

 

[TiggerificSox]

Just wanted to say I love your photos! So sweet! Everything looks great. I just found your pj.... can't wait for more.

 

[padisneyfour]

Thats a great beo, thank you for sharing.... your colors sound fantastic.