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

[bridetobe789]

It's been awhile since I've caught up and you are so close!! Everything looks great and the rings are VERY pretty!!

 

[jessesgirl-080708]

Your programs look great.
The "To be determined" through me off, I had to go back and read where you said it was a trial!

I like the rings too. The saying on his is really cute!

 

[Crown_princess]

It's been awhile since I've caught up and you are so close!! Everything looks great and the rings are VERY pretty!!

Thank you!! I'm glad you are reading. It's fun to post especially now that the wedding is so close.

Your programs look great.
The "To be determined" through me off, I had to go back and read where you said it was a trial!

I like the rings too. The saying on his is really cute!

Yeah, I can't decide what song to use for the unit candle.
We are at the WP, so we have an organist.
What songs can people suggest for the unit candle?
Tale Old as Time?
A Whole New World?
I was thinking that these songs, with words, might sound cheesy. But on the organ it might be a more subtle Disney touch.
What have other people used?

My main wedding task this weekend is the wedding time line. But I am fighting a sore throat, trying not to let it turn into something worse (my colds 80% of the time turn into bronchitis which takes me a month to get rid of - read, leaving for wedding trip in 18 days ). So I don't know if that will get done this weekend. Although for fighting a cold, I did allot today: worked out, got my oil changed, bought a bikini, went tanning, did the dishes...hmmm. Oh, and I'm about to do laundry. AND make egg salad sandwiches for dinner. I did get a few hours on the couch with DF pouring over me about drinking airborne and the importance of rest. Oh and frozen yogurt was provided.

 

[Petals & Pixie Dust]

What a great DF...Sounds like something mine would do.
So, airborne, cold-ezze, vitamin c drops and a lot of liquids!
Feel better!

 

[camara381]

OH I hope you feel better soon!!!!
I agree airborne is the best thing!!!! I am so excited for you, your so close now!!!!

 

[tiggerrifficheidi]

I can't believe I haven't checked on your PJ in forever! Congrats on being so close! The programs look great and your dress is divine!

 

[2BoysMom]

What a great DF...Sounds like something mine would do.
So, airborne, cold-ezze, vitamin c drops and a lot of liquids!
Feel better!

OK. The Mom post. (who is also a nutritionist)

And Vitamin D! At least 2,000 IU's. Most people in this country, regardless of where they live, have a Vitamin D deficiency. Many people feel the deficiency is the root of many illnesses.

 

[Pirate's Princess]

So I finally made through your whole pj and I'm so excited for you! Everything looks beautiful and your engagement pictures are gorgeous! I love the way you had your hair. Definitely going into the ideas folder. Good luck!! I can't until the TR!!

 

[Crown_princess]

What a great DF...Sounds like something mine would do.
So, airborne, cold-ezze, vitamin c drops and a lot of liquids!
Feel better!

So far I have been taking daily vitamin, airborne, decaf tea, and antihistamine. I wasn't congested until today. I think that's my fault because I blew my nose so much. I went thru 1/2 roll of toilet paper at work (10 hours). ugh. I know...TMI.

OH I hope you feel better soon!!!!
I agree airborne is the best thing!!!! I am so excited for you, your so close now!!!!

Thanks! It is encouraging, the enthusiasm from the DIS. I'm too to be But I'll get there!

I can't believe I haven't checked on your PJ in forever! Congrats on being so close! The programs look great and your dress is divine!

Thanks. Saturday is my final fitting.
I bought new shoes and they are shorter than expected. So I have to take them with me to make sure it works out. I should probably buy some a little taller, just in case. And then return the ones I don't use. My original plan was to cover my shoes from Aerosoles in the fabric from my dress. That was ruined when I couldn't even cut it with scissors. But I think all things work out for good: the seamstress cut my dress shorter than I asked, and the shoes are shorter than I thought they would be.

OK. The Mom post. (who is also a nutritionist)

And Vitamin D! At least 2,000 IU's. Most people in this country, regardless of where they live, have a Vitamin D deficiency. Many people feel the deficiency is the root of many illnesses.

Darn it! The most my daily vitamins have is 1,000 IU's. I'm congested tonight, so DF is running out to get me DayQuil and NyQuil. I hope that helps. I wouldn't buy it before because I was just having post-nasal drip. But now it seems like it won't be an excessive use of medicine. Oh, and he also made me dinner. He never ceases to amaze!

So I finally made through your whole pj and I'm so excited for you! Everything looks beautiful and your engagement pictures are gorgeous! I love the way you had your hair. Definitely going into the ideas folder. Good luck!! I can't until the TR!!

I'm really touched at how people read my pj and say such nice things. It is a great community and I hope all the brides planning their wedding continue to have this experience.

 

[princess_momma]

Hey!! I'm a future DFTW bride!! (Okay....way distant future, not even engaged yet...) but I just got all caught up with your report and everything--especially you!--looks so beautiful and I'm so excited for you!! I will continue to read because....you're 19 days away!! AHHHH I'm so happy for you!!

 

[figmentfan814]

I hope this message finds you feeling a little better today!

The program prototypes turned out really nice! I like your song selections so far. For the unity candle, you're looking for something on the organ right?

I can't remember, did you two decide to go to Hawaii? I know we talked about it a while back.

 

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

Are you getting excited??? I cant wait to see the mickey pomaders in action!!!!

 

[Crown_princess]

Hi, friends.

I am feeling better! I still have a cough, but it is only once every hour or so and more forced than unstoppable.


The wedding is so close now! 16 days.
It is going to fly by.

MOH came down for the weekend to help with wedding stuff. It was a real motivator to beat the cold and get organized.

I was not feeling motivated, had sort of ran out of steam, so to speak.

Anyway. We made a list of what needed to be done and it was reassuring that it is getting significantly shorter.

We headed out to Target, Friday, and bought pink and green gift bags as our welcome bags and some pink and white tissue paper. I want to keep the welcome bags simple.

I am attempting to follow a tip I read for welcome bags:
- something sweet
- something savory
- water
- a piece of fruit
- a schedule
- a thank you note

I think I got this from Mindy Weiss, not sure

So we walked around Target and planned what we will buy in Orlando to put in the bags (flying, can't bring with). We will go to the Walmart.
We took pics on our phones so we wouldn't forget and would be able to get in and out of Walmart.
We settled on:
- a bottle of water
- mini milk dud containers (they take up space) or candy bars
- oranges
- small packs of trail mix
- a schedule
- park maps
- a thank you note

I don't plan on doing anything to personalize the bags.


My goal for the next 16 days is to not get stressed out. I get stressed out really easily, so I am forcing myself to let-go-and-let-God. Which just means not to dwell and linger over things. Everything is falling into place, and I just need to follow up on the details, but I don't want to nit-pick too much or worry. I want to enjoy the week we are there and relax as much as possible.

After our target trip, MOH showed me the emergency purse she made. It is so cute! She bought the purse with her shoes at Payless, and got the purse half off. Her shoes are dyed the perfect shade of pink to match the pink roses in her pomander - which she just saw this weekend.

The emergency purse is amazing! It has everything I could possibly need, and I added fashion tape and oil blot papers to it. She even made a list of everything in it! I will post a picture later.


Saturday:

Today we went to the tailor and picked up my dress, so she could learn how to do my bustle. Wow! It is so beautiful. I was so thrilled with my dress, that I was hugging the bag and saying, "I love my dress," as we walked out of the shop. Alterations were $450, but I have to tell you that it was completely worth it. My dress looks like it was made custom for me, and essentially it was, since it was taken apart and redone to fit my frame perfectly. I can't wait for the wedding pics!!

MOH left and went home. I'm really thankful she drove 6-8 hours to come help.

 

[Angela0917]

I just found your PJ. WOW, you are so close!! Your dress is beautiful, I love your engagement pics, and your mickey pomander's are adorable!!!!

 

[princess_momma]

You're getting so close!! I'm practically dying of excitement for you!! And there's a tinge of jealously...I want my DFTW!!! I bet you are just so excited!! I can't wait to hear how everything goes!

 

[Disneymoon0909]

Just wanted to say I love your PJ and can't wait to hear about your big day when you come back! Good luck with everything and don't stress, you have done an amazing job! I am just under 6 months out for my own wedding (unfortunately not Disney- but I get my honeymoon there!) and hope my last few months goes as smoothly as yours. 10 DAYS LEFT!
Holly

 

[figmentfan814]

That was so sweet of your MOH to make the trip down. I know how nice it was when my MOH came from Indiana (I'm in Michigan) to help with some things The welcome bag list sounds great and what a great list of things to include. And you're right eople care the most about the snacks Plus the schedule is the best thing to keep everyone coordinated.

 

[spacerangerqueen]

How exciting you are so close!
That's great that your MOH came to help you out. I remember when you posted about her moving away
That's a great list for welcome bags. I will have to remember that!

 

[lpizzuro123]

Wow - I can;t believe your wedding is so close. My DH's birthday is 3/30 and we will be celebrating at the MK. We arrive on 3/27 and leave 4/5. I will say hi if we see you walkiing around in your bridal ears.

Linda

 

[DISNEYMAGIC2005]

Exactly a week left! I am sooo excited for you! When are you headed down?