I'll let you in on a LIL' Secret...

[KT27]

Just had to share the news with you guys. Dwayne & I were married last Monday at the Osceola Courthouse while on a trip to Disney! Our Disney wedding is in May. Dwayne is in the Army & unfortunately they don't recognize engagements. In order for me to be able to make the cross country move (NY to TX) we needed to have a marriage certificate. I shared the intent to get married with my immediate family (and best friend!) and after their blessings we figured we would make a Disney Trip out of it. Dwayne just returned from a 1 year Tour in Korea & I am thrilled to have him back on US soil.

Monday - February 27, 2006

Woke up about 8am, got dressed & ready to go to the courthouse. 9am - got a call from Emily at Charming Events, she had a delivery for us. She arrived at our OKW suite within a few minutes. My Mom & Sister had contacted her so I would have a bouquet for our courhouse wedding (So sweet of them) This also gave me a chance to meet Emily for the first time! She is so Sweet & our flowers were gorgeous.

The whole process was smooth & went by so quick (we were married in less than 30 min!!!) The woman that helped us at the courthouse was so sweet!

We then went to a PS at 240 at Le Cellier, walked around EPCOT for a bit & headed over to Wishes that evening. It was a very perfect & romantic day just the two of us!

And now we still have our Fairytale Wedding to look forward to!!

My Shower is today...can't wait!

 

[ely3857]

Congratulations, and another wedding day to look forward to



Jodie

 

[hiwaygal]

Oh Katie!!!

That is too cool!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

You're going to have two anniversary dates, like me!! (only mine are only four days apart)

That bouquet is LOVELY! And how cool of your mom and sis to think of that for you!

Good Luck to you and Dwayne and may you have many many many happy magical Disney years together!

 

[Kim10110]

Hey congrats just so you know your not alone. me and my new husband are both military and had to do the same thing or else we would have been worlds apart for who knows how long. I am so happy for you and welcocme you to the military life. It will be hard at times but im sure it will be great. We just got married in turkey and will be going to disney in aug 18th for a wedding at shades of green. Congrats again. if you need anything at all please feel free to pm me. Congrats

 

[hmgolden]

Congratulations!

I love the flowers! How sweet of your mom and sister to do that for you.

Enjoy being newlyweds! And have fun at your shower

 

[Button]

Aww you got your Happy Ever After. Congratulations to you both. x

 

[WDWINJUNE!]

That is wonderful! CONGRATULATIONS!!

Laura

 

[WDWbride2007]

Congrats!!!! It must have been so nice to celebrate that day alone. Plus, you get to do it all over again with family and friends. =)

 

[Laurafoster]

Congratulations! Your flowers were beautiful! glad you had a nice day for it too!

 

[sajetto]

Awwww! Congrats! Having two anniversaries will be really fun

 

[PrincessMeganKatie]

That is so exciting...CONGRATULATIONS!!
You two looked so cute and the flowers are beautiful. That was so sweet of your mom and sister.

 

[Ember]

Congratulations!!

If I may offer a piece of advice: I would tell your guests attending the wedding that you're already married and why. No one will think any less of the actual wedding, but some people might be very hurt and angry if they find out afterwards.

This happened to friends of mine. For immigration reasons they had to marry about six months early before their planned wedding (or vow renewal, I guess). The kept it a secret and then they annouced at their reception that they were already married. Rather than be happy for them there were several remarks about being "tricked" and "fooled" and even some really nasty ones about the couple just wanting the gifts. I think if they had been upfront and honest to all their guests this could have been avoided. Everyone would have known why they were there and that they were witnessing a vow renewal, not the actual wedding ceremony. I don't think anyone begrudged the couple the right to a wedding with all the pomp and ceremony, but several people were hurt that the couple didn't trust them with the truth.

All that aside, CONGRATULATIONS again!! You must be so happy!!

 

[twojo21]

ohh, congratulations katie! im so happy for you. sounds like you had a great day & i love the hidden mickeys in your flowers.

the whole secret wedding, so romantic. will you be moving before or after your may disney wedding?

best wishes from greg & i.

 

[Cinderella Fan]

Congratulations! I hope you live happily ever after.....

 

[Mary626]

How wonderful, congratulations to the both of you!! The flowers are beautiful too, how sweet that was! You both look so happy

 

[Codie]

Congrats--that is so awesome!! It is a really hard decision for military couples--my dad has done that for several military couples in the last couple years...IN FACT, he had to leave my at home reception to go do one couple's vow renewal (they wanted the same judge to do both)--it was my fault because I didn't clear the date with him and they had booked him a year ahead!

 

[FutureAshleyDukes]

Congratulations!

 

[MickeyCrazed]

That is so cool! As the years have passed, I have often wished that our wedding day consisted of just DH and I. Not that I didn't love my wedding, but I think all the activity takes away from the meaning of the vows because you are worried about so many other things.

I'm looking forward to a private vowel renewal, so that I can look into his eyes and tell him just how much I love him!

 

[LouisianaDisneyFan]

That is so cool! As the years have passed, I have often wished that our wedding day consisted of just DH and I. Not that I didn't love my wedding, but I think all the activity takes away from the meaning of the vows because you are worried about so many other things.

I'm looking forward to a private vowel renewal, so that I can look into his eyes and tell him just how much I love him!

Though not at Disney, we did this for our 5th anniversary and also our 10th anniversary. I have to say, I cried both times because it was so meaningful. We considered making our upcoming renewal for just us as well... but when we considered going to Disney without our children, it just didn't seem "right". I highly recommend a private renewal at some point for every couple. It truly does give that innoculation of "You're the ONLY one for me... ALWAYS!!!!" into your marriage. ~Ev

 

[Tinkerbelle14]

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! I definitely agree that this was the right way for you guys to do things. This way you are recognized as married earlier, but you still get your Disney wedding! Still can't wait to hear about your "real" wedding!