Helloirishkitty's PJ: WP/LSS 02.12.11- 02/17- Back and Married! Reviews, Glad I did..

[helloirishkitty]

Hello Ladies! My name is Liz, and some of you *might* remember me.

Two years ago I started a PJ <which you can find here: http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1638592> on this board. We planned on getting married 02.13.09 and had EVERYTHING bought and paid for. The dress, the invitations, photographer... everything. Then, something (or rather, someONE) made us put everything on hold...

Meet our son, Eamon. As much as we could have gone along with everything as planned, I never wanted to be pregnant on my wedding day and I also wanted him to be part of it. We also had to buy a house rather quickly so that took priority over our DFTW. My son is my world and seeing my DF with him makes me fall in love with him more everyday. I'm very happy that I get to plan now as I'm a little older and my tastes have completely changed.

So here is a little background on us:

Me (24)- I'm a pharmacist who is secretly wanting to return to school even though I just graduated last year. I get stressed when I think of doing what I do for the next 30-40 years. Other than Disney, I love hello kitty, snow, and wedding planning obsessively.

DF (32)- He's an associate physics professor. He is also a part-time SAHD because he only works 3 days a week


What's the same:

We're getting married in February (value season and it's not too hot- score!). The exact date is a secret until we get it confirmed so I'll let you all know in February We're probably still going to use Randy Chapman but I plan on looking into other photographers before booking him because we didn't do that last time. The ceremony will be at the WP.

What's different this time:


The dress I bought does not fit anymore and definitely does not look good on me anymore. I have lost all of baby weight, but my body is shaped so differently now! Also, having my son/rescheduling my wedding as shown me who my real friends are. So that means a new dress and a different bridal party. We're looking at having a smaller wedding with around 50-60 guests (mostly so we can have a dessert party and a welcome dinner). I also have no idea where to have our reception yet because we're having a smaller wedding. We've just started planning for the second time around so I figured I'd start a new PJ.

And I'm so excited to FINALLY be getting married!

 

[*Pixiedust1438*]

Congratulations on both your wedding plans and your baby boy! He is sooo adorable! I live in Buffalo, do you still live here or did you move when you graduated? I think it is great that you decided to wait so your son could be part of your special day! Your plans sound great so far. Me and my DF are still trying to decide our reception location as well, so many choices! Anyway, welcome back to the boards and I look forward to hearing more about your plans!

 

[helloirishkitty]

Congratulations on both your wedding plans and your baby boy! He is sooo adorable! I go to Buff State and live in Buffalo, do you still live here or did you move when you graduated? I think it is great that you decided to wait so your son could be part of your special day! Your plans sound great so far. Me and my DF are still trying to decide our reception location as well, so many choices! Anyway, welcome back to the boards and I look forward to hearing more about your plans!

Thanks! I'm from Buffalo, born and raised and am still here! I had planned on moving after graduating but got a job offer that I couldn't refuse. What are you going to BuffState for? Are you from here? I love meeting people on the DIS from buffalo!

 

[*Pixiedust1438*]

I'm an Early Childhood/Childhood Education major. I was also born and raised here. I love it here most of the time! Me and Df are big Bills/Sabres fans. So nice to have another Buffalonian planning a DFTW!

 

[MainStMandy]

Aww what a cutie he is!! Congratulations!!

Another Upsate Ny'er here!! Born and raised in Rochester but graduated from Buff State too!

 

[Bridie1996]

And m DF was raised up in Buffalo,and also graduated from Buff State.

Welcome, and congrats on the baby boy. He is a cutie.

 

[Sarah84]

Congratulations on starting to plan your wedding again. Your little boy is such a cutie and I can't think of any better reason to need to pospone your wedding

 

[Pirate's Princess]

Well if there's one GOOD reason to delay your wedding, your son definitely fits that. I can't wait to read all your plans. And dress shopping is so much fun, I'm sure you'll enjoy your second time around. Well back to the boards!

 

[TinkLoverSam]

Welcome Back! Your plans sound awesome!

 

[pezaddict231]

Welcome back! I can't think of a better reason to have to postpone your wedding, your son is very cute and it will be so special to have him be a part of your big day! Looking forward to hearing more about your plans!

 

[Ann117]

Welcome back! Can't wait to hear more. Your baby is so cute

 

[helloirishkitty]

Ok ladies... now that I have everything semi-confirmed with Disney, I am going to go full throttle on my PJ!

First things first, I have a got a good amount of weight to lose. I had my little one in September, and between working full time and being a mom full time I have had very little time to focus on me. I weighed more than I liked when I got pregnant, and I gained around 50lbs while pregnant. So far I have lost 40 and I'm squishier than normal.

So this Saturday I am starting my diet/extreme workout regimine. I'm still breastfeeding (sorry if that's TMI) so my doctor has told me I still need to eat a lot but it can be leaner, healthier things.

I also plan on going to the gym three mornings a week before work and doing workouts at home 2 other days a week.

I just wish I felt more motivated. I know I will be infinetly happier after I lose about 30lbs but I need a swift kick to stay focused!

Do any of you have any advice about dieting?

 

[lpizzuro123]

First of all, what a wonderful picture of your new little son.

Not sure what you have booked yet but as far as wedding receptions go, I would highly recommend Atlantic Dance Hall. We were married November 2008 and our ceremony was an early morning Epcot Italy ceremony, our reception was at ADH (we did a brunch so it was less expensive) we had 50 people so your guest count would be perfect and we were able to have a DP in Epcot UK Lower that evening. It was a perfect day and perfect locations.

Now, as far as diet goes, I am currently doing WW and they do have a plan for nursing mothers (and that is not TMI). I am sure you are crazy busy with planning a wedding, your son and your job but WW does work.

Looking forward to reading more and please let me know if you would like any suggestions.

Linda

 

[Disney9.9.10]

If there is ever a reason to postpone a DFTW, this is it! Your baby boy is so beautiful! Congratulations! And now you will still be getting your DFTW, which is amazing. I can't wait to read more!

 

[lpizzuro123]

Just checked out your plans again and it looks like you already have your locations set. That is so great that you are using The Living Seas. I have always wanted to see that room and I have seen lovely pictures of wedding held there. Can't wait to ready more.

Linda

 

[helloirishkitty]

If there is ever a reason to postpone a DFTW, this is it! Your baby boy is so beautiful! Congratulations! And now you will still be getting your DFTW, which is amazing. I can't wait to read more!

Thank you! I am beyond excited and diving into planning! heh

Just checked out your plans again and it looks like you already have your locations set. That is so great that you are using The Living Seas. I have always wanted to see that room and I have seen lovely pictures of wedding held there. Can't wait to ready more.

Linda

I definitely wanted to use ADH but we moved our ceremony to a Saturday and we can't have our reception there if our ceremony is at 2:30 LSS is more DF's style because he likes fish so as soon as he saw the room, he was sold. I'm on weight watches online now! I'm intirgued about the diet for nursing mothers.. thank you for the advice

 

[pink_tink8i8]

YAY, you are back!! I was wondering what had happened to you. Congrats on the new date on on your baby can't wait to hear more

 

[Brit_Jude]

Your son is sooo cute - congratulations. Looking forward to more updates.

Yes I agree that significant events in your life really do let you know who your friends are.

 

[helloirishkitty]

YAY, you are back!! I was wondering what had happened to you. Congrats on the new date on on your baby can't wait to hear more

aww thank you for the congrats! It's so nice to see familiar faces

Your son is sooo cute - congratulations. Looking forward to more updates.

Yes I agree that significant events in your life really do let you know who your friends are.

thank you! Isn't that the truth! Ugh... I'm only have a few friends that i want to invite to the wedding now.. the other's have disappeared off of the face of the earth but life sure is better now

 

[helloirishkitty]

I don't really have any updates today other than I just submitted my room block. I have a feeling we won't get our free night- my family will most likely use AAA discounts and take advantage of the dining plans.

I did order save the date postcards which will be sent out in addition to our Disney Save-The-Dates. I just have to figure out where to get them printed.. hmmm...

please ignore the wonky pdf-to-jpg conversion. the sky is supposed to be blue.

Any ideas on where to get postcards printed?