AshleyM202
Earning My Ears
- Joined
- Jun 30, 2010
- Messages
- 12
Hi everyone!
I've been a Dis Board stalker to plan my Disney Wedding and just wanted to say thank you for all the pictures and advice! I never had time to do a PJ so I thought the least I could do is to post my pics and write a few quick reviews...hopefully this helps future brides!
Planner - Michelle Wenzler - A+ - I had to switch planners half way through the planning process and let me tell you that it was a night and day difference with Michelle! She was super helpful and patient with my questions and any requests I made she did her best to fulfill. There were only a few things wrong during my ceremony (my runner was backwards...monogram was supposed to be by the stairs) and reception (minor seating chart error and cake was missing black ribbon underneath the rhinestone ribbon) but most of those were due to my own lack of clear communication so I can't really blame her.
Hair & Makeup - Beaute Special - Laine Smart - A+ - Laine was amazing! She did my trial run, wedding day and castle photo shot hair and makeup. I was totally worried that she wouldn't be able to do what I wanted but she nailed it and I couldn't be happier. She was so go with the flow and I even had to make a last minute request and she totally squeezed my late addition in. Totally AMAZING!
Floral - Laura Kidd - A+ - I think my flowers speak for themselves. I was soooo worried about them because we weren't able to see a mock up before hand but it was better than I ever imagined!
Photography - Amy - A+ - I loved my wedding pictures...Amy did an amazing job and I couldn't be happier.
Photography - Castle Shoot - C - This was the only part of the entire wedding process that I wasn't totally thrilled with. Our photographer was Mike and Chris was assisting. Eric and I were picked up at the GF at 5:45AM and had to squeeze into the back seat of a tiny SUV while Chris sat in the front seat with plenty of leg room (mind you my dress was 100% silk satin and I paid to have my dress pressed the night before...so much for that!). Once we got to the park and got out I quickly realized how wet everything is. I totally forgot that workers spray everything down with water every night. So just be prepared to have a soaking wet dress by the end of the shoot. So Eric and I get into position to start taking photos and Chris is of no help at all...I had to ask him to hang on to my flowers while I tried to salvage my dress from getting soaked and he never helped adjust my train during pictures either I had to bend over to try to adjust it or Eric had to! I was also a bit disappointed with Mike's originality and would have preferred Amy. Overall, our photos turned out okay but not what I hoped for. I think I would still do it again but I would insist that I have Amy as my photographer.
Carolyn Allens - A+ - I ended up shipping my dress and that was the best decision ever. They called me when it arrived and delivered it to my room on my wedding day and they did an amazing job (I was a bit concerned because my dress had some intricate detailing but they were great)! I also had them come back to my room to repress it the next day before my castle shoot and once again, very professional and on time (and I was a bit late...but they didn't make a big deal out of it) and I didn't even know they were in my room.
Overall, Eric and I had a magical day and couldn't be happier that we decided to get married at Walt Disney World (despite all the drama and criticism that went with it). If I had to do it all over again, I would in a heartbeat. We wanted a wedding that everyone would remember and say WOW and I am pretty sure we accomplished that. If you have any questions just let me know .I would love to help any future Disney Brides!
Happy Planning!
Ashley
collages.net/disneyweddings
Username: Mack / Cluppert Wedding
Password: 1971
I've been a Dis Board stalker to plan my Disney Wedding and just wanted to say thank you for all the pictures and advice! I never had time to do a PJ so I thought the least I could do is to post my pics and write a few quick reviews...hopefully this helps future brides!
Planner - Michelle Wenzler - A+ - I had to switch planners half way through the planning process and let me tell you that it was a night and day difference with Michelle! She was super helpful and patient with my questions and any requests I made she did her best to fulfill. There were only a few things wrong during my ceremony (my runner was backwards...monogram was supposed to be by the stairs) and reception (minor seating chart error and cake was missing black ribbon underneath the rhinestone ribbon) but most of those were due to my own lack of clear communication so I can't really blame her.
Hair & Makeup - Beaute Special - Laine Smart - A+ - Laine was amazing! She did my trial run, wedding day and castle photo shot hair and makeup. I was totally worried that she wouldn't be able to do what I wanted but she nailed it and I couldn't be happier. She was so go with the flow and I even had to make a last minute request and she totally squeezed my late addition in. Totally AMAZING!
Floral - Laura Kidd - A+ - I think my flowers speak for themselves. I was soooo worried about them because we weren't able to see a mock up before hand but it was better than I ever imagined!
Photography - Amy - A+ - I loved my wedding pictures...Amy did an amazing job and I couldn't be happier.
Photography - Castle Shoot - C - This was the only part of the entire wedding process that I wasn't totally thrilled with. Our photographer was Mike and Chris was assisting. Eric and I were picked up at the GF at 5:45AM and had to squeeze into the back seat of a tiny SUV while Chris sat in the front seat with plenty of leg room (mind you my dress was 100% silk satin and I paid to have my dress pressed the night before...so much for that!). Once we got to the park and got out I quickly realized how wet everything is. I totally forgot that workers spray everything down with water every night. So just be prepared to have a soaking wet dress by the end of the shoot. So Eric and I get into position to start taking photos and Chris is of no help at all...I had to ask him to hang on to my flowers while I tried to salvage my dress from getting soaked and he never helped adjust my train during pictures either I had to bend over to try to adjust it or Eric had to! I was also a bit disappointed with Mike's originality and would have preferred Amy. Overall, our photos turned out okay but not what I hoped for. I think I would still do it again but I would insist that I have Amy as my photographer.
Carolyn Allens - A+ - I ended up shipping my dress and that was the best decision ever. They called me when it arrived and delivered it to my room on my wedding day and they did an amazing job (I was a bit concerned because my dress had some intricate detailing but they were great)! I also had them come back to my room to repress it the next day before my castle shoot and once again, very professional and on time (and I was a bit late...but they didn't make a big deal out of it) and I didn't even know they were in my room.
Overall, Eric and I had a magical day and couldn't be happier that we decided to get married at Walt Disney World (despite all the drama and criticism that went with it). If I had to do it all over again, I would in a heartbeat. We wanted a wedding that everyone would remember and say WOW and I am pretty sure we accomplished that. If you have any questions just let me know .I would love to help any future Disney Brides!
Happy Planning!
Ashley
collages.net/disneyweddings
Username: Mack / Cluppert Wedding
Password: 1971
I wasn't sure if it was used for that or if there was another group placed next to you. Thanks!
