**Faith and Max's 12.22.12 Swan/Garden Grove/ADH Wedding!!** UPDATED 16!!

[Chilly]

I love those soaps!!!!!

Happy Anniversary

 

[yourgypsy]

Happy Anniversary! And yay for hitting the one-year mark!

 

[librarygeek]

I love the vinylmation soaps! After seeing them I kind of wished I'd bought the ice cube tray set while I was in Disney so I could make my own. I don't think they're too small, but I agree with Jackie that maybe two each would be good. You could even try and do them in your colors and give one in each color!

Have a fantastic Christmas! Christmas cake pops sound so delicious!

 

[MrsDuck]

We got almost 300 pictures and I love everyone one of them!

In case you haven't seen enough of us lmao feel free to check out of Facebook album:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.214675305281810.53673.100002180263440&type=3

OR, if you are totally extreme, the photographer's entire album:
1. Go to www.collages.net
2. Use the username: FaithEngagement
3. And the password: 29986



Okay, NOW this is my last post till I get back from my trip!! Merry Christmas!!

 

[One_Song]

Faith, the photos are just gorgeous! I was going to tell you which one was my favorite, but when I got to the field-sy photos, I was in love with all of them! The lighting is incredible, and you two look so at ease. It's always wonderful when you can really feel the couple's personalities from the pictures!

Can't wait to hear about your trip-- and Merry Christmas!

 

[yourgypsy]

Faith, the pictures came out SO incredibly awesome! I can't even choose a favorite. You two are adorable together

 

[tric8783]

yayy!! I love your epics, they came out so great! And i LOVE the one you added to your signature!! Pls use for STD's!!

The soaps are super cute too and I don't think they're too small- they will add a fun pop of color if you put them out on the table!

Good luck with your 11 guests and have a great trip!!

Merry Christmas!

 

[Jilian]

The pictures are great! You two are so cute together. How do you even pick a favorite picture? I'd have my walls plastered with them all...lol.

Enjoy your trip!

Merry Christmas!

 

[Shannon84]

Well you know me I had to go to the site and look at all the pictures You two are SO cute together, I LOVE the pictures!! I think we only took around 40-50 pictures, I love that you had so many to choose from!!

 

[MrsDuck]

Happy 2012, everyone!

Last Week's Quickie Trip!​

My mom and I had a great quickie trip last Thursday! When we got there we went straight to the S/D to take some pictures of the Christmas decorations and see if the ceremony site was decorated-- thankfully, it wasn't! The decorations are beautiful but I didn't really want them up for the ceremony. Crisis averted!

Here's me and a tree in the Swan:

Momma and I with the Swan fountain:

The Christmas display made entirely out of chocolate!:

Visiting my girl Daisy's shop! (I always take pictures of Daisy when I see her, she's so hard to come by!):

Then we met with Diana and she was INCREDIBLE. I am IN LOVE! She was super sweet, so nice, and most importantly, on top of everything. I bombarded her with questions, unreasonable requests, and everything else difficult I could think of. She had an answer for everything and was simply a doll! I know I'm in great hands with her and now can stop worrying!

After we met with Diana, we hit the Boardwalk and did a little shopping and eating. I tried a smores cupcake from the Boardwalk bakery-- it was pretty good!

I am TERRIFIED of birds. I don't like them, they freak me out. While we were eating our cupcake they were practically swarming us for a bite. I gave them a crumb and shockingly they left us alone.

BUT, we did snap this picture.. it was totally unintentional and we certainly couldn't have gotten it had we tried! Apparently, my cupcake has a little bird topper!

After our bird encounter and cupcake break we went to the Garden Grove to chat with one of the Assistant Managers. They weren't super helpful but I was glad to touch base.

Then we went back over to the Crescent Terrace to see how the location would look at 5pm which is our ceremony time. Thankfully it was still pretty light and bright!

The next day we went to visit the DTD hotels to be able to recommend a few for our guests and then we shopped a bit at DTD!

Overall, we had a great trip!

A Fun Surprise!​

Awhile ago I emailed DISer Mikkel about her adorable Daisy Duck tank tops and where she got them! I scoured Etsy and found very little. She emailed me back and told me I could have a Daisy tank AND her DFTW bag! FOR FREE! I got the package in the mail a few days ago. The tank top fits perfect and the bag is already filled with wedding stuff!

Thanks again Mikkel!!

This Week's Trip!​

I know what you're thinking.. "You're going to WDW this week TOO?!".. yes, yes I am. It's my momma's birthday and we are going up Wednesday-Friday to celebrate!

We are staying at WL and I can't wait!

Wednesday:
12:30- hair trial at the S/D! Here is my inspiration:

2: Welcome Home Wednesday at ADH!

3:30: Tasting with It's Tasty Too! I can't wait!

Dinner: Ft. Wilderness!

Thursday-- Momma's Birthday!
10: Horseback riding at Ft. Wilderness!
5:30: Dinner at 1900 Park Fare!

We don't have any other plans for this day.. we are just going to take it easy and relax!

Friday
I AM MEETING MY FELLOW SWALPHIN AND LOVE SHANNON!! It will only be for a bit as she and her mom are just arriving but I can't wait!

Other than Shannon, we have no plans for Friday except to drive home.

We are both very excited! Sadly, my dad can't make it due to work. He is a chiropractor and has patients scheduled for all 3 days.

I will be sure to update with my hair pictures and a mini-TR!

Our Save the Dates will be here January 10th and I'm so excited!

It's getting real, girls! 11 months, 2 weeks, and 6 days!

 

[mebbradley]

Are you driving to It's Tasty Too's place? In Winter Garden? It took me about 25 min from DTD. Also, they don't have a sign up for their own location!

 

[TabZ]

omg that DFTW bag is just the best - can you buy them from Disney or are they a special gift?!

Cake and hair trial in one trip - you lucky thing you!! xx

 

[LyndsayJ]

The trip looks awesome! I'm the same way about decorations - I was concerned that there would be a lot of Christmas decorations up in November but there weren't many at all.

 

[elleinad16]

Happy New Year, Faith!
Looks like your mini trip was a success! It's so cool that you got to see how everything should look for your wedding! Just think, less than a year now! Hope you have lots of fun going back to the world. Happy birthday to your momma!

 

[Icecoldpenguin]

Hooray for cake and hair trial I think that will be super fun! you are way ahead of me but that is ok I guess.

It is not fair that you two are meeting up without me! I am jealous and all little kid foot stompy! I love you both though

Teresa

 

[DoomBuggy0922]

-I saw that chocolate display on facebook! It’s GORGEOUS!
-Yay! I am so glad you love your wedding planner. That must take off a lot of stress.
-LOL! That is the greatest bird picture EVER. You should be afraid of those birds though: when we went on our site visit, my grammy regaled the tale of the Day the Bird Stole Her Pizza at the Boardwalk to my wedding planner. Oh yes.
-Boo Assistant Manager not being super helpful!
-You and your mom are so cute
-Omigosh that is so nice of Mikkel! I love the Boards: such a good support system here.
-Ummmm YOU’RE LEAVING TOWN ON MY WEDDING DAY!!! EEEEEEEEEEK!!!! That’s all.

 

[Shannon84]

OMG seagulls terrify me...other birds I am fine with...but that picture with the cupcake is HILARIOUS!! great accidental shot!

YAY for getting to meet you!! I am nervous like I am meeting a blind date
Teresa...come back to WDW just for that day at least!!

 

[Icecoldpenguin]

OMG seagulls terrify me...other birds I am fine with...but that picture with the cupcake is HILARIOUS!! great accidental shot!

YAY for getting to meet you!! I am nervous like I am meeting a blind date
Teresa...come back to WDW just for that day at least!!

So on our trip I started calling them bay gulls...or bagels! lol

Teresa

 

[librarygeek]

The swan looks so great with the Christmas decorations! Your cupcake picture is too funny

Can't wait to hear about the next trip! Your hair inspiration pic is gorgeous, I'm sure that style will look amazing on you!

 

[CourtenayB]

Oh lovely trip! Looks like so much fun. I think I would have eaten the chocolate scene...lol.

That pic with the bird "on" your cupcake is too darn funny; there is just no way you could have set that up any better. I tried the same cupcake from the BW and it was alright; it looked better than is tasted but it was still a nice treat. I am biased- I make smores cupcakes and they are delish so I am quite the judge of everyone else's baked goods lol. But I don't have awesome birds attacking me and hijacking my pictures lol. It's so funny, I laugh every time I see it.

You get to go back to WDW! YAY! So exciting. I am happy for you; have fun and enjoy yourself.

Hope you had a wonderful holiday and happy new year!