I 100% agree with your sentiment of get married and ride haunted mansion or get the HAY out of my way!
only for me it will be get married and ride star tours.
you are doing the right thing though because this wedding is for you and chris and not just about you. so i applaud you for that.
love you girl! Can not wait for you to get married
in 2013 we should have a disbrides/discouples of 2012 meet up sometime in the summer or something
Teresa
-Ha! I loved the new Star Tours. That was actually my favorite ride when I was little. Love you too! And a discouples of 2012 meet up would be AMAZINNNGGGGGGGGG!!!!!
OH my goodness, I'm SO excited to see this dog butler! It's going to be awesome!!!!
I totally respect your decision for letting Lacy come. I had an awkward family situation at my wedding where the mother of my flower girl (brother's ex) started to cry 1 week out from the wedding and asked me if she could come. (1. we never invited her and 2. she's not on good terms with many that attended...and 3. it was a week out from the wedding! arrgh). Anyways, after a lot of deliberating, we decided she could come to the ceremony only, because she is technically family and it would be good for her little one. Well, guess who invited herself to our reception?!
AND she sat at the parent's table!!! How tacky. I didn't mean to hijack, but I just wanted to tell you as crappy as it might be, she is family, so hopefully she'll realize this is a special time for you and her own brother.
SO SOON! Eek!
You already saw the dog butler! Spoiler alert! He's awesome though. And that's really crappy of her inviting herself to the reception. And she sat at the parent's table?!?! That's bizarre. I would have led her out for you if I had come!!! I hope she behaves herself... she PROMISES she will. So we'll see! (My dad also offered to put her into a choke hold if she didn't...)
Wooo!!! You are getting so close! I can't wait to see pictures of Barkley (please tell me you named him Barkley!!) Luckily you didn't give it to him while he was there or he would have perhaps gotten married to it
Anyways...it's nice that you guys were able to pull a truce with Lacy for the wedding. As much as family can make us angry sometimes, when they aren't there for the important moments in our lives it can be tough. I know you didn't really want to but its great that you did it for Chris' sake. You're such a good person
Anyways, keep us posted as the days go by! Everything is going to be great!
We've only called him "El Diablo" so far--- but same thing! And thank you for saying so... I also needed to make sure I didn't want Lacy there out of my stubbornness. I am REALLY good at being stubborn.
Oh my sweet Jackie - What a mature and unselfish decision you have made regarding Lacy. It really demonstrates how you are the much bigger person in all of this!! I am so proud of the way you have handled all this, sweetie!!
Anyway, only a few days until your big day!!! It is the greatest feeling ever when you are all packed, the stress (or at least the worst of it) is all behind you and all you have to do is enjoy your special time!!! Enjoy every moment of the next few days, and make sure that all the precious memories you are about to create, are printed, in indelible ink, on your memory!!!
I love the gifts and your pretty hair, and I think your vows are amazingly sweet and sincere - typical you!!!
I will be following you eagerly over the next few days and all my love and prayers go to WDW with you and Chris!!!
JOANNE I MISSED YOU!!!!!!! Don't stay away for so long! Can't you start planning another vow renewal? Thank you for all of your kind words and thoughts as usual. <3
I can't wait to see the dog butler! The presents that actually mean something (even if it's just something silly or fun) are definitely the best! It's so hard to buy presents for guys anyway, might as well get them a dog butler!
I totally get you about the stress and flipping out. That happens to me a lot when I misplace something, I just get really frustrated - and add in all of the wedding stress I would be surprised if you weren't getting cranky!
And I know it must be hard for you, but you're doing the right thing by letting Lacy come. I'm sure Chris appreciates it, and it's better to be in a truce with her than fighting. Hopefully she'll be fine during the wedding.
You're getting married in 4 days!!
Guys are SO hard to buy for: and I didn't want to get Chris a video game or anything. I know he bought me a Pandora charm (I just know haha). But I don't have any space on my bracelet for new ones! First world problems.
I KNOW I AM GETTING MARRIED IN FOUR DAYS WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN?!?! And thank you for your words about the Future-Sister-in-lawzilla. Why have I not called her that before??
Congratulations on your upcoming marriage. You and your DF sound like such a fun couple. I especially love the dog butler groom's gift - el diablo, as Gloria called him on Modern Family
Thank you so much!!!
Love your packing pics!! Smokey is TOO cute!
I think it's hilarious you got Chris at dog butler! That's amazing!
Like I said on FB, you are doing the right thing by letting her come (even though she's rude, mean, and totally doesn't deserve it). Just do your thing, have your day, and hopefully she behaves!
I'm so excited for you!
Right! Smokey is SO cute! I am going to miss him SO much. I hope you find a puppy soon! (We actually adopted Smokey when he was a puppy--- so they CAN be found.
) We're bringing him to a place that also does doggie daycare. In other words, we're spending a small fortune on him, but he's worth it. Sorry, I could talk about Smokes for DAYS. And thanks for all your support!
-JACKIE YOU LEAVE TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope that you have a fabulous time!
-You are definitely being the bigger person with the whole Lacy situation. Dont worry about her at all while you are in the World. Just have fun and enjoy everything because everything will fly by.
-I love the way you think when it comes to shopping!
- LOVE the hair!!!!!!! Its going to look beautiful on your wedding day!
-I really like your vows. They are perfect. My favorite part is about you being stubborn and holding silly grudges. (I do the same thing)
-I want to see the dog butler!
-Now I just want to say that I hope you and Chris have fun!!!! Enjoy this trip and dont let anything bother you. You are such a great person and you deserve the best. Have a safe trip, take care, and POST PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-I shall not let Lacy bother me! Nothing gets between me and my Haunted Mansion! Thank you for the compliments on the vows and the hair. And we WILL have fun! GAH I AM SO EXCITED!!!
Hello My Wedding is in Four Days Jackie!!
Great job on the packing. One less thing to worry about. I hope you are relaxing today and tomorrow before you get on the plane.
We have so much in common, that I am not surprised that we are Sisters in Stubbornness as well. I am a Taurus, so mine comes with the territory. I am a very typical Taurus for the most part.
I have written my vows. I think I had them written before I even finally got in contact with DFTW. I was on the treadmill one day at the gym and part of it came to me. I rushed home and managed to get it down on paper. I can definitely post them if you want or send them to you, either way. Let me know and it shall be done. I can also hold them till you get back from some little trip you have coming up.
We have never missed an episode of Modern Family. It is the best show on tv. I loved the Dog Butler. I am sure Chris will too. Can't wait to see it.
Pluto only has a couple more steps to take to the finish line!!
Woohoo!!
I know I am getting married in 4 days!! I don't really believe it. I am mostly relaxing. I am alternating between excitement and panic. We don't leave until 6:30 tomorrow: I am going to be a royal mess all day! (See, royal! because I am a princess! I crack myself up.)
I would love to read your vows when I come back. I will need a good wedding cry! We've also never missed an episode of MF. We bought season 2 for $8.99 on Black Friday and watched an entire disc of it on Christmas. Best $9 I've ever spent!
I've been keeping up with your drama on FB and I have to take my hat off to you young lady, your a much bigger person than I am - I showed Paul what she wrote about you and what she said and as laid back as he is he couldn't even believe what she said!
You are going to have an amazing wedding day, your so close, yay you for being able to close your case!!!
xxx
I know! I still can't believe what she said: trust me, I am not through being angry. I just have to let it go (which is SO hard for me!). We shall see how things turn out post weddingmoon....
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I can check in to my Southwest flight in exactly 33 minutes. No, I am not counting or anything!
Gotta make sure Chris, Cinderella [the dress], and I get good seats. Cindy needs her window seat, after all.
Before I post the pictures of the dog butler, I need to vent a LITTLE about df. Now, I have been writing in this planning journal for about a year now, right? And he's seen me take pics, email them to myself, and then post them to photobucket. Today he says to me "Why don't you just get the photobucket app?!?!" Oh, Chris. If I had known such a wondrous thing existed, I would have!
Men.
ANYWAY, today began with Chris getting the dog butler:
Look, Jack! I'm holding it like the dog is holding the tray!!!
This is how he sits: in our kitchen, holding the cheeseburger bank. Oh, Chris.
Later on, I made Chris help me clean and our apartment is now in its "presentable" status. Not great, but presentable. I also wrote out thank you cards to my lovely MOH and MAH and I wrote out Chris's wedding day card. I still feel bad that I had to give him his present so early, but I didn't want to lug El Diablo to Florida with us. I am sure you all understand!
Christy emailed me back: Lacy is on the guest list. She must have checked her email even though their offices were closed. That makes me love her even more. She's been such a good planner; I'm glad I'm giving her a good present.
And, because I promised it: here is our budget of almost every single purchase we've made for the wedding. I kept receipts and updated it every so often, so it is fairly accurate.
Attire
Gown 961.63
Bridal Shoes 137.50
Flip flops for DP 25.00
Lingerie 55.00
Bridal shawl 108.00
Jewelry 251.00
Bridal headpiece 100.00
Bridal veil 220.00
Steaming/Shipping 100.00
Groom's tux 150.00
Groom's accessories 20.00
Alterations 85.00
Floral
Brides bouquet 200.00
Bridesmaids bouquets 170
Ceremony décor 130
Photography
Epcot Photoshoot 750.00
Randy Chapman Deposit 540.00
Randy Chapman Final Payment 540.00
Stationary
Invitations 20.00
Reply cards -
Save the date cards 20.00
Postage 45.00
Rings
Bride's Ring 900.00
Groom's Ring 150.00
Misc
Marriage license 97.50
Hair/Makeup Deposit 100.00
Hair/Makeup Final Payment (with Tip) 370.00
Bridesmaids Totes 12.00
Bride Tote 15.00
Door Hangers 18.00
Hair Jewelry 14.00
Shipping Costs 55.00
DFTW Depost 1,000.00
Ceremony
Clergy 200.00
Location fee 2,079.00
Transportation 150.00
Guitarist 575.00
Major Domo 675.00
Model A Ford 600.00
Dessert Party
Desserts 773.00
Music 495.00
Set up Fee 90.00
Photography 350.00
Transportation 140.00
Reception
Pumpkin Coach Pen 25.00
Confetti 40.00
Food 2,355.00
Wedding cake 480.00
Beauty and the Beast Rose 45.00
Groom's cake 110.00
Cake knife 60.00
Cake decorations 25.00
Centerpieces 235.00
Other decorations 12.00
Guest book 70.00
Mickey and Pluto 1,350.00
Bubbles 12.00
Misc Tips 115.00
Dance lessons 400.00
Tea Favors 40.00
Place Cards 140.00
Gifts
Attendant gifts 430.00
Gift for fiancee 30.00
Total Spent including DFTW, taxes, fees, and outside costs:$19,481 
Now, I know that's "really good" for a wedding: but WOW, that's a lot of dough! In retrospect, I could have trimmed that a lot (did I really need to spend almost $300 on jewelry?! Probably not!) But, it is what it is. We will get our $1,000 deposit back, but still. Our wedding, then, averages at almost $1,000 a person! Oof! Regardless, it will be a wonderful day.
Let's see. I also watched Cinderella to prep myself for MY happily ever after (and I might have cried, just a little). Such a good movie, I hadn't seen it in years!
Tomorrow morning, we go drop off Smokey first thing (I don't wanna talk about that...), then Chris goes to work from 7-3:30, and I pace around the house like a madwoman waiting until 3:30 when I get to go meet him at the airport. Our flight doesn't leave until 6:30 CST, so I will certainly be posting again tomorrow. I am already a bundle of excitement; I am going to be insufferable!
I LEAVE TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
) and someone commented in the reviews on itunes that he was funny and he's STILL talking about it. So I can't let him get a big head! 
), and I'm finishing up my line budget so I can post that tomorrow. My MOH arrives in WDW tomorrow, and I am SO excited. It's her first trip (if you don't count the one day visit when she was 5), and I hope she loves it. Her first disney experience is going to be O'Hana during Wishes: let's hope they give her a window seat. 
