Judi and Steve's (now) Wishes 8/3/2010 WP/WHR/UKLS - Dessert Party Pics (8/23)

[mhl1414]

That sounds like a great plan! Do you get to go straight from the reception to the dessert party? Are you still having the cake cutting on the Terrace or having it in the Whitehall room?

 

[Brit_Jude]

That sounds like a great plan! Do you get to go straight from the reception to the dessert party? Are you still having the cake cutting on the Terrace or having it in the Whitehall room?

There will be some down time between the end of the dinner and the dessert party, Bill and I briefly discussed that those who wanted to go back to their rooms might have time especially as some will want to change clothes, we could hang out and explore the GF and Mizzners bar or even the Boadwalk. Escape receptions are limited to 2 hours.

Not sure on the cake cutting I will have to work that out when I get my planner.

 

[Brit_Jude]

Hi,

It’s been a while but not too much to update on. I am still waiting for a call from my planner but I am not too worried. As has been reported on the boards DFTW seem to be pretty busy with their spring weddings. Now that I have my locations settled I am good to wait. All we will need to decide on is a menu for the Whitehall room lunch, Epcot DP and then the additional flowers that I want for the ceremony and decoration for the DP.

I am still debating on what to do as far as a cake and should I upgrade to a Mad Hatter (I really want a Mad Hatter). I have been over on the Cake Chatter thread and I may be able to get a Mad Hatter style but in a single layer, if I can do that that will be good so that we don’t have lots of left over cake. We also have three Birthdays in the family while we are all at Disney and I think we will be caked out!

I still don’t have a dress and this is now starting to nag me. However, with some information from a fellow Disboard member Loly75 I am attending Brides for Breast Cancer Gown Sale at the beginning of May. http://www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org/ The money will go to that charity. As my Mum died from metastasized breast cancer and future MIL has had a mastectomy this is a great way for me to honor both those brave ladies. I am going to Nordstroms Bridal and try some of their dresses on as well.

For favors I will get every family an engraved glass Cinderella slipper from Eurospain/Arribas Brothers in Downtown Disney and hopefully place the 5 Jordan almonds in them in tulle or have tulle bags separate to go with them.

I have also been looking at Etsy and will be getting handkerchiefs made in memory of my Dad who was old school and always carried a linen handkerchief. I have seen them with the words "Tears of Joy" and the names of the couple and date. I would then add an embroidered tribute to my Mum and Dad. These would be given at the ceremony. http://www.etsy.com/search_results....search_type=category&category=weddings&page=1

As my wedding is in July and at 2.30 in the afternoon I am considering getting wedding umbrellas or rain proof parasols for everyone. ( LOL – I guess I could get wedding rain ponchos, it would make for amusing pictures ). I’m still looking for inspiration, here are some ideas, but I am looking for something unique so if anyone has any other good resources please let me know. http://www.advantagebridal.com/monogrammed-umbrella.html http://www.bellaumbrella.com/ http://bellaumbrellas.blogspot.com/

Thanks for reading,
Judi

 

[DisneyDiva84]

Hello

Everything looks great so far! Can't wait to read more and I LOVE the yellow rose idea it will be gorgeous

 

[Disney9.9.10]

lol rain ponchos - that would be so original, I love it! I am sorry to read about your vehicle being stolen though, that definitely does not help when planning a wedding. I hope it all works out for you.

 

[Brit_Jude]

lol rain ponchos - that would be so original, I love it! I am sorry to read about your vehicle being stolen though, that definitely does not help when planning a wedding. I hope it all works out for you.

Yes rain ponchos would be funny! Having the vehicle stolen is a really bummer, I know Steve misses his truck. We are planning to just manage with my one vehicle for a while. Thankfully he purchased gap insurance so that will kick in to pay off the financing. I am sure the insurance payment will not cover all that is left financed. We live in very urban/city area and can walk or get the DC metro to most places. They also have zip cars here http://www.zipcar.com/ and friends if we need something bigger.

 

[Bride-to-be]

I am so glad to see all of your plans are coming together! You must be so excited to start with all of the fun details!

I think rain ponchos would be awesome!

When we were considering a location without a rain backup my dad wanted to have a bunch of umbrellas created with our logo. I think it's so great that you have as few guests as you do. You can really have fun with the favors

 

[Brit_Jude]

Hi,

Just a little update.

I received my signed LOA this past weekend along with my vouchers for our Annual Passes. They came by certified mail and a nice little note from Bill.

Even though I am going to the Brides Against Breast Cancer event in Baltimore on 6 May I also have an appointment this Saturday at Davids Bridal and have picked out my favorites on line. I am looking at the "reception dresses" on their site.

Today I got an e-mail from DFTW from Jennifer Brune to set up a phone consulation to begin setting up our options. Our phone consultation will be with Rosie Carabbia, Event Manager. Anyone have any experience with Ms. Carabbia?

NOW I AM REALLY STARTING TO GET EXCITED.....

 

[Bride-to-be]

You are lucky I never got any nice little notes from Bill

I don't know anything about Jennifer but everyone seems to love Rosie.

So exciting! Congrats!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Hi All:

Just a quick note as we are going to see Alice in Wonderland in 3D tonight

I managed get to talk to Bill on the phone today from DFTW and we chatted about what would be the best options for our wedding as far as should we upgrade to a Wishes, dinner plans, etc. We now have to factor in that DF had his GMC Sierra truck stolen from the parking lot of our apartment building on Sunday night We now have think about a replacement and put some of our money towards that purchase.

So what we have decided is to stay with the Escape and add a private dinning event at the Whitehall Room starting at 4pm, in talking to Bill we can keep the food light, as then in the evening we will have a Dessert Party at Epcot UK Lochside (Lower Terrace), I really wanted the DP and was worried about too much food at dinner that no one would enjoy the DP. I was not that keen on the Whitehall Room decor but having the patio for pre-dinner cocktails is nice and the food and beverage minimum is $500. We will have a roman table so we can all sit together. Wonder if I can get a gladiator or two? Maybe they can take care of the birds

Feeling better now that we have a plan and can't wait to work on the menus, decorations etc.

Thank you to everyone for your advice and encoragement. Now off to dinner and Alice

Now that you are having a private dining event does that mean you have to meet the dreaded $7500.00. I think I read in and earlier post that you had struck this clause out of your contract so I am a bit confused!!

 

[Disney9.9.10]

Wow you are really moving now! It seems like all of a sudden a whole bunch of stuff is done.

Jennifer Brune was my florists assistant as well - she contacted me to set up my floral planning session. She got back to me really quickly and was very friendly and helpful.

It is funny, you and I have a lot of the same vendors - Rev. Jack, Randy Chapman, Beaute Speciale lol I felt like I was reading a little out of my own pj.

I am glad to hear that things are going well and you are starting to get excited!

 

[sunset30]

Sorry to hear of your losses ((())) and the theft.
Your wedding seems like it is all starting to fall into place, adn is going to be just gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing!
Lx

 

[Brit_Jude]

Now that you are having a private dining event does that mean you have to meet the dreaded $7500.00. I think I read in and earlier post that you had struck this clause out of your contract so I am a bit confused!!

I was told by DFTW via e-mail that the $7500.00 is only on the weekends and if you add on a privately catered function. Then based on this as my wedding is on a weekday the $7500 does not apply. It it still lined out on my LOA that I received last weekend. However, I think I will easily meet that minimum now anyway with the food and other enhancements I would like.

 

[Brit_Jude]

Sorry to hear of your losses ((())) and the theft.
Your wedding seems like it is all starting to fall into place, adn is going to be just gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing!
Lx

Thank you Sunset30, Bride-to-Be and and Disney9.9.10 - I can't work out how to mulit quote in one e-mail

Disney9.9.10 yes we are a bit like Wedding sisters you're not far behind me!

 

[padisneyfour]

everything is coming together nicely! congrats! looking forward to hearing more of your plans.

 

[Ali_in_wonderland]

Congratulations! Everything looks great, you have loads done, Your save the dates are so cute!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

I was told by DFTW via e-mail that the $7500.00 is only on the weekends and if you add on a privately catered function. Then based on this as my wedding is on a weekday the $7500 does not apply. It it still lined out on my LOA that I received last weekend. However, I think I will easily meet that minimum now anyway with the food and other enhancements I would like.

So if you have a wedding with a privately catered event (eg a DP) on a week-day (mine is on a Wednesday), we don't have to meet this wretched $7500.00 is that right?

 

[Brit_Jude]

So if you have a wedding with a privately catered event (eg a DP) on a week-day (mine is on a Wednesday), we don't have to meet this wretched $7500.00 is that right?

Yes, that is what I was told by DFTW. I'm not sure if you have started your planning yet but if and when you do I would ask for confirmation and get a response on an e-mail. It also states this on the DFTW website under pricing that the 7500 only applies on Saturday and Sunday. Here is the link and I have also quoted it here.

http://disneyweddings.disney.go.com/weddings/florida/pricing/escape/detail

* Escape Weddings occurring on Saturday and Sunday must meet a $7,500 minimum expenditure. This minimum can be met through a combination of elements provided by Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings including your Escape Package, food & beverage, floral, décor, entertainment, photography/videography, additional transportation and venue rentals.

UPDATING: I have been informed by another Dis member that if you have a catered event - even on a weekday you will have to meet to $7500 minimum. This is different from my LOA and was probably introduced after I was working mine again I would ask. Sorry if I confused anyone.

 

[Brit_Jude]

Hi there,

I bought my dress today! I went to Davids Bridal with the intent of just trying a few styles on. However, I ended up buying a dress and a headband. I had such a nice experience there with a lovely young lady associate.

It was a little bit spur of the moment as I made the appointment earlier in the week so I ended up going on my own (this is usually how I shop anyway and I really don't like shopping) I need not have worried I had several other customers and associates in the store giving opinions and encouragement. When I put on this dress so many people came up and said how stunning I looked in it and how it was perfect for me. It felt really good on and I loved the way it looked on me. I did not think I would like a lace dress but it felt just right. The sweet heart neckline looked really good with my larger bust and did not accentuate the area too much or make me look bigger. Some of the the other dresses did and this was a concern for me in any dress. It is very light and will suit the August heat.

The size they had in the store is the size I need and it will not need any alterations for size though it might need to be taken up a little. It has a small chapel train and I am choosing to have it bustled under with loops. I will have the train for the Wedding Pavillion and then have my Sister (MOH) hook it up for me. This will make it easier to walk around after the ceremony. No veil but I purchased a headband that seemed to follow the flower design on the dress.

Now the interesting part, if the dress you try on is the size you need that is the one that Davids Bridal wants to sell you. Now this is all new to me, does that happen at other stores . I know I am not in a high end store but.... The associate I was dealing with assured me that they have it cleaned and any and all repairs accomplished. However, I had several misgivings as the dress had obviously been popular and showed signs of being tried on many times. I pointed out some of the problems I had seen but apparently any deviation from this requires manager approval. Now don't get me wrong everyone was very nice, and not pushy and when the manager came over she took me with her back to the alterations department as she was not sure that what I had seen could be repaired either. The seamstress guy in the back confirmed that he could not repair the problems. I think if they had wanted me to take that one or been pushy I would have come home as I was not it the store to buy what felt like a second hand dress. Anyway bottom line they ordered a new dress for me and it should be in on 18 May. Again don't get me wrong it was a good experience and there was no fuss, they were very resonable.

My friend Karen in Germany was right when I spoke to her on the phone, she said she new me and I would just walk in a store, no big deal, no fuss and pick up a dress....ah my friends know me well.

As I was on my own I did not get any pictures, sorry, I will get some when it the order arrives and I go back to check on the length and bustle. Here is the link to the dress on the DB website, the one on the website looks white, I tried on and ordered it in ivory.

http://www.davidsbridal.com/webapp/...alogId=10051&storeId=10052&catentryId=6110586


Judi

 

[Disney9.9.10]

Ooo beautiful dress! It is so elegant - and definitely looks like it will help keep you cool! It is nice that you had a good experience picking out your dress, it is not something that you get to do over and over again, so having a good time is important. Congratulations on getting your dress! Hopefully you will post some piccies for us when it comes in!