JAMBO Everybody...An August 2011 TR (Completed May 13)

[mermaid764]

I've fallen so behind on your TR again Queen, but I really enjoyed finally having a chance to get caught up.

I can't believe your next trip is only a week away, I'm so excited for you guys!!

The wedding looks absolutely beautiful, the bride looks gorgeous, and the venue is definitely stunning.

Looking forward to reading the rest

 

[ellajeansmom]

Oh my goodness, the wedding chapel is so beautiful! How wonderful that you were able to share this day with your friends

The bride looks close to tears as she was coming down the aisle, very sweet. Love that both her dad and stepdad walked her down the aisle, she's vey lucky to have parents that can put aside their history and differences and put her first on this special day.

 

[Missyrose]

Hi Queen! It looks like everyone enjoyed breakfast at 'Ohana, what did you think of the food? Was it any better/warmer/tastier than the usual buffet fare? It's a breakfast I always think about adding to my trips and yet I never had. I'm curious to hear your thoughts.

Thank you, thank you for sharing the wedding with us. It was absolutely beautiful! The chapel is exquisite and I love how perfectly centered that view of the castle is.

I can't believe this trip is ending and I also can't believe you're so close to your next trip. I'm so excited for you!

 

[Grumpy's Wife]

The wedding pavilion is just gorgeous.

 

[Queenofallthings]

I know exactly how you felt when you went inside that chapel. I felt the same way when I snuck in there in September 2010. It's amazing. It actually looks a little different than I remember so I think they made some changes.

What a beautiful wedding, bride, groom, and attendants. Thanks so much for sharing the pictures with us! Just lovely! It really doesn't get any better than getting married there.

It literally took my breath away and I couldn't help but think of Jasmine and how I would feel if we were luckier enough to have a wedding here one day

Stacey is such a beautiful girl inside and out! Everyone looked just great!

Wow that chapel in gorgeous! What a little girls dream come true to get married in there. And the bride looks absolutely beautiful in that dress. Very pretty. Guess I need to keep playing the lottery so maybe my girls could get married there someday. Thanks for sharing those pictures. What a way to end your vacation.

And yes, our trip is coming up on us too. We will be at DHS two weeks from today. Stars Wars Weekend for us. If you happen to see a couple of girls dressed in Star Wars outfits that will be us. In fact, my youngest will be in an all white gown with a very long braid down her back. They love to dress up.

Have a great day!

It sure was....they had been going to WDW since Stacey was little so for her it was her dream! According to my friend, she would have to lend me her hubby to get the CM discount and even then I would have to maybe take on another jobto be able to afford it!

We will be there that same day! If we see you I can assure you we will definitely stop and say hi! I hope you will do the same! Those outfits sound great!

Enjoy your Mother's Day!

How beautiful! I'm so glad you took all those pictures! I can't wait to read more.
l'm wondering if it was dangerous for you guys to take 3 young ladies to the wedding chapel, which of them wants to be married there now?

I hope you enjoy the rest, I'll be doing that post right away! I know for me I didn't think I needed to worry about it, Jasmine has always wanted to get married in The Bahamas, but now apparently Disney is looking pretty good

Lovely! But Really- you're going to leave me hanging right there????!!!!

I know...I'm bad!

How beautiful! *sigh* to have a Disney wedding. That's always been my dream.

And you leave it on a cliffhanger!

Won't leave you hanging for much longer....update is coming up right away!

I've fallen so behind on your TR again Queen, but I really enjoyed finally having a chance to get caught up.

I can't believe your next trip is only a week away, I'm so excited for you guys!!

The wedding looks absolutely beautiful, the bride looks gorgeous, and the venue is definitely stunning.

Looking forward to reading the rest

Glad you're all caught up, I have missed you

I can't believe it either, today will be full of final touches so I have nothing to do this week!

It was so great to experience this I can't put it into words! It was the best way to end off our trip!

Oh my goodness, the wedding chapel is so beautiful! How wonderful that you were able to share this day with your friends

The bride looks close to tears as she was coming down the aisle, very sweet. Love that both her dad and stepdad walked her down the aisle, she's vey lucky to have parents that can put aside their history and differences and put her first on this special day.

It was wonderful Lara, thanks!

She was doing everything to hold them back but by the time she made it to Robert she was crying! We were all crying!

I have a couple of friends who have divorced and I have to say that they both have made a concerted effort to get along for the kids sake's. I think its wonderful!

Hi Queen! It looks like everyone enjoyed breakfast at 'Ohana, what did you think of the food? Was it any better/warmer/tastier than the usual buffet fare? It's a breakfast I always think about adding to my trips and yet I never had. I'm curious to hear your thoughts.

Thank you, thank you for sharing the wedding with us. It was absolutely beautiful! The chapel is exquisite and I love how perfectly centered that view of the castle is.

I can't believe this trip is ending and I also can't believe you're so close to your next trip. I'm so excited for you!

Hey girl, so nice to see you again!

The breakfast at Ohanas was probably the best I've had on property! It came to our table family style and it was like someone had just finished preparing everything at that exact moment. It was hot and fresh and just downright yummy!

That chapel has a magic about it that cannot be described ... stunning!

Thanks hon, we're pretty darned excited too! Can't wait to share this next one with you too

The wedding pavilion is just gorgeous.

Yes it sure is

 

[Queenofallthings]

I know I left you all hanging but a girl has to do what a girl has to do....I had a hair appointment and trust me, I needed to get it done

Ok, on with the show! I left off with Stacey's MIL almost running them over in the aisle! Turns out the grooms little sister was about to faint (happens often is my understanding) so she was running to catch her. We left the church and lined the pathway from the chapel.

This is what we saw first.....the paramedics coming to make sure all is ok!

Finally the bride and groom made their walk down the pathway to the limo! They were off to take the pictures.

We all made our way over the to GF Convention Centre which is behind and kinda over from the GF and what a beautiful place it was! This is the ceiling when we first walked in!

Walking through to find the room where the reception would be held! I was getting so excited!

They had a secparate room for everyone before the meal to have munchies and a special drink before the reception actually began Before entering the room they had this for everyone to sign...I thought this was a brilliant idea!

Some of the food that was laid out....I forgot to get a picture of the drinks but they were the same colour as the girls dresses and boy were they yummy I had to pace myself

Jasmine and Jeff taking everything in

Me and my beautiful friend and mother of the bride. Wish my sister had backed up a little to take this shot!

Me and the kids!

Finally it was time to head into the reception room....it took my breath away! All that was playing was Disney music...it was truly magical

The cake....that cake topper was stunning, the picture doesnt do it justice!

Our table...I absolutely loved the colour scheme, it seemed so Florida to me!

Party favour #1....chocolates

Party favour #2....can't remember what this was for the life of me!

Bride and groom arriving after pictures

First dance, sorry it was blurry, I used my zoom with no flash and it didn't exactly work out well

We had a delicious meal of prime rib, lobster mac and cheese and other assorted items but those were my favorites....what's not to love about lobster mac and cheese! I felt silly going up to take pictures of the buffet table so you'll have to take my word for it that it was laid out in a magnificent way! It was the classiest buffet I had ever seen. It was then time to go but not before we grabbed some pics with the bride and groom

Peg and family

We hopped on the monorail and headed back to the resort for the last time! It was taking every ounce of strength I had not to burst into tears! I knew I had stuff still to do at the resort to get ready to leave in the morning and all I wanted to do was sit by the pool....I loved that pool in the evening.

One final shot of the gift shop! I loved the store and I don`t think they`re was a day that went by that I wasn`t in it

My two very sad kids! See that purple folder Jasmine is carrying....that`s my Disney bible....it has been on every single trip with us! Its right by the computer as I am typing this too!

Well my friends, this brings our 2011 trip to a close. By far THE BEST trip we have had to date and would not have changed anything about it! I was so sad when we were leaving because I knew our next trip wouldnt be all of us....not that I dont love my time with Jasmine, its just different when we are all together!

Jeff made this trip extra special for us. Seeing everything thru his eyes still brings tears to my eyes. He fits like a glove in our family and god willing we will all be on future trips together! Peg and her family are heading down the first 2 weeks in August and meeting our family from Scotland there at that time. What a time that will be for everyone! It is all women so Geodoc said, I wonder what Jeff`s doing the first two weeks in August

It was a pleasure to share our trip with you and I can`t wait to tell you all about our next one.

Jacquie XO

 

[pkondz]

One week today we will be in the world so I need to wrap this up which will happen this weekend!

to one week!

I can't believe this was our last day in the World and what better way to spend it than going to a Disney Wedding!

Gotta admit... that is a pretty cool way to end a Disney vacay.

cant think of a better venue, can you

Sure I can.... ummmm.... hang on. Let me think. Ummm....

Okay, no I can't.

After our last morning at the MK we headed back to AKL so we could all have some last minute time at the glorious pool. I think the pool was my favourite thing about this resort....it was so beautiful!

I'd heard good things about it.

We were so excited to see the Teddy Bear Lady in the GF lobby. What a gentle soul she is! I have read some reports on here about her and people have made fun of her but I am here to tell you what a sweet and kind lady she is. The first thing that struck me was her age....I had always envisioned her as old and she is far from old. She was so kind to girls....isnt it funny how children take you for who you are....adults need to take some lessons! I hope we get to see her again some day....and if you ever see her, go and talk to her, you wont be sorry that you did

Link to her back story, in case you missed it.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2040919

WOW WOW and WOW.....I had no other words when those doors first opened for us and you all know we were the first ones there...I had to get all my pics for my Dis friends!

And thanks for that!

MM took this for us...pretty good job I'd say! I have no idea where everyone else was cause we're the only ones there! I think outside....but can't remember

Because in the first pic you took there's a ribbon blocking access. Did you jump over it?

I love this picture....she is one lucky lady to have two dad's that think the world of her

That's a really good shot!

Let me introduce to you Mr and Mrs Robert........:why did Stacey's new MIL run right in front of the newly married couple and almost bowl the beautiful over......I'll tell you after I get back from getting my hair done!!!!

I know! I know why! It's because she stuck her tongue out at her earlier, right? Here's the proof!

Thanks for the update!

 

[pkondz]

I know I left you all hanging but a girl has to do what a girl has to do....I had a hair appointment and trust me, I needed to get it done

No problem. Far be it from me to stand between a girl and her stylist.

I left off with Stacey's MIL almost running them over in the aisle! Turns out the grooms little sister was about to faint (happens often is my understanding) so she was running to catch her.

Nah. I'm not buying it. I still say it's because she stuck her tongue out.

This is what we saw first.....the paramedics coming to make sure all is ok!

Here comes the paramedic, this wedding's getting epic.

We all made our way over the to GF Convention Centre which is behind and kinda over from the GF and what a beautiful place it was! This is the ceiling when we first walked in!

At first glance, I thought it was a glass ceiling. Very nice.

Before entering the room they had this for everyone to sign...I thought this was a brilliant idea!

I've never seen that. That is a great idea.

Our table...I absolutely loved the colour scheme, it seemed so Florida to me!

It does! I like it too.

We had a delicious meal of prime rib, lobster mac and cheese and other assorted items but those were my favorites....what's not to love about lobster mac and cheese!

Oh, that sounds good....

We hopped on the monorail and headed back to the resort for the last time! It was taking every ounce of strength I had not to burst into tears!

Awww.... poor Queen.

all I wanted to do was sit by the pool....I loved that pool in the evening.

Ours is open. When you coming over???

One final shot of the gift shop! I loved the store and I don`t think they`re was a day that went by that I wasn`t in it

Why am I not surprised.

My two very sad kids!

I'm sorry.... I know it's no fun leaving Disney, but...

Well my friends, this brings our 2011 trip to a close.

But there'll be a new one soon! Right?

Jeff made this trip extra special for us. Seeing everything thru his eyes still brings tears to my eyes.

Awww... that's great.

It is all women so Geodoc said, I wonder what Jeff`s doing the first two weeks in August

I know just how he feels!

It was a pleasure to share our trip with you and I can`t wait to tell you all about our next one.

Jacquie XO

Thanks for the TR. I really enjoyed reading it. Can't wait for the next one!

 

[ericamcl]

What a great trip report - I've subbed to your PTR for your next trip -can't wait to read all about it

 

[burly]

Awww so sad to be leaving but knowing a trip is in the works makes it better no?
Thanks for all the hard work, I love reading your trip reports. I know i don't respond too much, but I am reading! Truly!

Looking forward to the next one!

KIM

 

[shan23877]

What a beautiful wedding, thanks for sharing!

and what a great TR, I've really enjoyed it. I'd be really sad if I didn't know that you'll have a new trip to report on very soon.

I hope you girls have a fantastic trip!

 

[disneydreamingdebby]

Fantastic trip report!!! I'm glad that you now get to focus on the new trip that is happening so soon!!!

Happy Mother's Day!

 

[Purpleblanket]

Enjoyed your trip report so much!!
I can't wait to hear all about the next trip!!

Hey... I was in Winners by Polo Park yesterday and all of a sudden
the alarm goes off and they send everyone out of the store!! Does Jeff work there too? I thought I may have seen him!!
You'll have to ask Jasmine what happened!! I'm sure she'll find out even if
she wasn't working!!


I loved the wedding photos!! What a dream that would be to get married
at Disney and you were lucky enough to be invited to a wedding there!!
I'd just be happy to be invited to a wedding at PineRidge Hollow in Bird's Hill!!

I hope you have a great trip coming up once again!! And... I'll be waiting to hear all about it!!

oh.. and HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!


Debbie

 

[IheartDDuck]

What a beautiful wedding it was! So perfect in every way.

I'm so glad that this trip was your best one to date. You'll have many more in the future, but this one will probably always hold a special place in your heart.

I can't believe it's so soon until you leave. I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back.

 

[wdwgirl03]

Love the wedding pictures. So pretty! And I have to say the bridesmaids' dresses sort of remind me of Cinderella.

Sad the TR is over but atleast you have another one to look forward to!

 

[mermaid764]

What an amazing way to end your vacation.....it seems extra special that the wedding took place on your last day in the world.

Also how exciting that Jeff has fallen head over heels in love with WDW too, and hopefully there will be lots of future trips for you to enjoy.

I'm sad to see another one of your amazing TR's come to an end, But i'm excited for the next one, and hopefully now that i'm done school I might have time to follow it more timely.

 

[pooksma]

Have a fantastic trip! We will be thinking of you

Happy Mother's Day to you and Peg!

 

[dawnbu40]

What a beautiful way to end your vacation

I'm so glad it was your best trip ever! You all deserve it!

Thank you for another great TR. I can't wait for the next

 

[Missyrose]

A Disney wedding, it really is the perfect fairytale ending to a truly wonderful trip. I can't wait to hear all about your next trip! Any live trip updates in our future?

 

[ellajeansmom]

What a wonderful end to a fabulous trip!

I hope the groom's sister was OK...I'm sure (from personal experience) that she was embarassed about the paramedics coming in.

The whole wedding experience looked absolutely amazing - I'm torn over whether or not to show the girls, they're young but sometimes ideas stick especially expensive ideas!

I've enjoyed reading along as usual and so glad that it was such a great trip (it was definitely what you all needed at that time ) and that Jeff added to that greatness!

Looking forward to reading about the next Queen and Jasmine adventure