Kathryn & Jon's Wishes Wedding 9/27/12 WP/LSS/UK lower *** Updated BEO***

[kagsinbotley]

SUPER EXCITED!!!

Monday... WEDDING DRESS SHOPPING

Wednesday.... GET MY IPHONE UPGRADE

Thursday.... FLY FROM LONDON TO ORLANDO

Friday... PLANNING SESSION YAY X

 

[kagsinbotley]

YAY... Went dress hunting today.
I was convinced that I would go for a Maggie or Sottero & Midgeley, but instead I fell in love with a UK designer called Phil Collins (not the singer).
The bridal shop was B E A UTIFUL..... Such a fantastic experience. It is appointment only so i had the whole shop to myself and Lisa the owner was so fantastic.
here are some pictures for you all.... ENJOY

The dress isn't something that I would have picked but I was in LOVE
It is corsetted so makes me go super skinny
I tried on pretty much every style going, but this was THE ONE!!!

Fly out in 3 more sleeps for PS..... so will be back in touch soon xxx

 

[kagsinbotley]

So I'm in orlando!!! But flying back to uk today its been a busy 3 days. The planning session was amazing!!! I will do a full trip report when I'm home x

 

[NoOrdinaryPrincess]

Can't wait! glad you had a good time!

 

[tinydancr06]

What a beautiful bridal shop! I wish I had something like that here. Can't wait to hear all about your PS trip!

 

[NatsyNoo]

Fantastic start to your report Kathryn, your wedding sounds dreamy! Absolutely amazing!

Ooh, and we have the same FG dresses!!!

 

[kagsinbotley]

DAY 1

So I left my man & beautiful pug asleep in bed and got collected by our driver to go up to Gatwick Airport at 6am.

When we got to the airport we had some breakfast (always the best start to a holiday) and did some pre flight shopping @ Jo Malone

When we arrived at Orlando I was not impressed by the 1.5hr queue at Immigration... This was not on the schedual!!!!


We checked into our hotel Hyatt Grand Cypress on Lake Buena Vista ... which was beautiful and got a lovely glass of champagne at check in.

We then freshened up and headed to DTD where we did some shopping and a bite to eat at the Earl of Sandwich. I had never eaten here before and loved it.. Very tasty!! We were so tired by about 9pm (2am english time) we headed back to the hotel and went to bed.

Next up.... Planning session

 

[kagsinbotley]

Planning session Day 2

We got up about 6am, and the got ready to go down to breakfast at 7am.

We then headed over to Franck's for 8.30 as we were meeting Rev Tim.
If anyone has him.. he is great!!! such a lovely, welcoming man. He had lots of funny stories to share with us, and kept us well entertained until 9am when we met our wonderful planner Carol Mikles!!!

She is absolutly lovely

We went over the timeline of the day, photography, transportation etc... and then it was the cake tasting!!!

We decided to go for a 4 tier cake...

1st & 3rd layer Almond sponge, white chocolate filling
2nd & 4th layer Marble sponge, butter cream filling

The cake is going to look like this but will have ivory roses as the cake topper instead.

Elizabeth is our floral planner and again is fabulous!!! We went over my flowers... which will be large open ivory roses with mini cala lilies with crystal, the same for the bridesmaids.

We are having ivory petals down the aisle, no aisle runner. We are having 2 large arrangements either side of the alter and floating candles at the end of each pew. We are having a petal canon for our staged exit We then went over the floral for our reception & desert party.
We are having navy satin table linen with a crushed romance champagne table runner.

We are having white choc mickey name cards

We then headed over to the wedding pavilion, to meet the organist!!! OMG he was amazing. It made me feel all funny inside when he played the feather song from forest gump. I will be walking down the aisle to this... It was soooo beautiful. my mum started crying

Here is some pics of the new landscaping by the WP you cannot tell there is contruction going on behind. They have done a fantastic job!!!

The Planning session ended early (partly because im overly organised) so we headed over to DTD to kill some time before the menu tasting.

Next up DTD & Menu Tasting

 

[kagsinbotley]

Planning session part 2...

So we had 3 hours to kill before our menu tasting so we headed to DTD. We had a little mooch around the shops and the had a cocktail and shared an appetiser of bruchetta in TREX (ilove it there)

My lovely mum ....

We then headed back to meet Carol at Franck's and she then drove us to the backstage kitchen at Epcot.

The Kitchen was buzzing and in the middle there was a table layed out for us. Our waiter was Tj and the chefs were Judy & Jeffery. They will be our chefs on the day as well. Judy was telling me that when she does a tasting she writed the wedding date on the calender so she knows to work that day!! she was lovely and really made me feel special.

Our Appetiser is Mint lamb lolichops with a watermelon slaw... this was so so yummy...

Our salad... Field greens with seseme & ginger dressing

Our choice of mains

Beef fillet with red wine demi & dephaunise potatos. This was AMAZING

Chicken with an orange shallot sauce... I didnt like the sauce it was very strong so on the wedding day it will be a white cream sauce.

Mahi Mahi with Orzo... I loved this it was very tasty. The capers gave a really good flavor but I didnt like having them on my plate. So Judy will make the sauce with the capers then drain them out.

I was so sad when it was all over.... I had looked forward to my PS for so long. Judy & Jeffery gave us a Minni & Mickey choclate each as a wedding gift.

We then headed over to Paradise Palms (where all our villas are in September) & I met with the general manager to arrange a welcome pool party.

Next up.... Harry Potter (islands of adventure) and the end of our trip

 

[kagsinbotley]

Day 3

We got up early and went over to Islands of adventure. It was so so quiet there was no queues litterally 5 mins for everything!!! So we had done everything we wanted by 1pm

We headed over to the Mall @ Millenia and had a mani/pedi @ Millenia Nails and Day spa and did a bit of shopping. We then had dinner at the cheesecake factory and then went over to Florida Mall.

By then we were all shopped out and my feet were killing me. We headed back to the hotel about 9 and chilled..

Day 4 LAST DAY

We had a lie in ... we needed it and then went for breakfast. We checked out about 12 and headed over to the boardwalk.

I went into the Wyland Gallery!! I go here everytime and always want to buy so much. My parents have a few of Wylands sculptures (being diving fans).

Well any way I bought a beautiful piece, I would NEVER & i mean NEVER usually spend so much money on one thing but I was in love

and even better.... The artist will be at the gallery next weekend. So he is going to personalise it for us. He will paint in a 'K & J' on the dock to make it look like it had been carved in.... He will also dedicate it on the back to our wedding and we will be sent pictures of him doing this We will proboly recieve it in the next 3 months.

We then headed over to the airport and flew home.... and today I was back at work with major major post planning blues!!! Im very sad its all over. Im so worried how i will feel after the wedding!!!

Hope you all enjoy my PS trip report, it was a bit quick though

I hope some of my pics helped some of you!!!

Speak soon
K x

 

[kagsinbotley]

I hope this helps other future brides with advanced budgeting.

Im still waiting for our floral BEO from Elizabeth, which I will post once its in.

Wedding ceremony.
2.00-3.30 on Thursday September 27. 2012
49 guests
1 Petal Canon pkg - $500
Wedding Pavillion usage - $3195
Photography (10hours) $5225
Videography (ceremony & staged exit) $1200
1 limo charter 4hours $398.04
1 motorcoach charter 9hours $916.66
1 limo - one way (orlando area) $176.95

Estimated event total $11611.24

Wedding Cake
100 wedding cake $905.25
1 sugar floral topper $79.08

Event total $985.11

Pre reception/Reception
1 venue pkg Living Seas $532.50
Bar
6 sparkiling wine for toat $290.08
1 Non alcoholic cider $30.93
40 Package full signigture bar (4.5hours) $2680.39
8 Soft drinks pjg (4.5hours) $231.96
7 childrens plated $221.01
1 double kids plated $30.93
40 Beef plated dinner $4434.50
2 vendor meals $63.14
1 wedding cake handling fee $190.10
1 cocktail server $106.50
120 Mr/Mrs decorated strawberrys $773.19

1 DJ package $1400
1 Pianist $820

Estimate event total $11947.87

Dessert Part
1 venue pkg Uk lochside $256.25
6 illuminations veiwing fees $82.76
8 illuminations 3d glasses for kids $25.13
40 call brand bar $979.35
8 soft drink bar $87.63
48 custom dessert menu $1855.66
1 out door set up fee $90.53

Estimated event toal $3387.32

Total wedding event estimate $27931.56

Still waiting for the floral estimate. I will update as soon as its back
Some of our prices are priced on 48 people... this is because 1 guest is 18months old so you dont pay for bar etc.... for them

Hope this helps

 

[kagsinbotley]

Bridal Boquet -Round French LARGE bouquet of ivory very open roses and ivory mini calla lilies.
Accent the bouquet with 15 deco ice pics and 5 clear Swarovski Mickey crystals.
Wrap the stems 100% with #821 chardonnay satin ribbon. $325

4 x Bridesmaids Boquet - Smaller version of the bride's bouquet.
Wrap the stems 100% with #821 chardonnay satin ribbon. $540

2 x SILK Mickey Pomander with ivory roses and white stephanotis. Mist with gold pixie dust with a
#821 chardonnay satin ribbon loop. $175

13 x Ivory very open rose with ruscus. Wrap stems with #821 chardonnay satin ribbon. (buttonaires) $136.50

4 x Ivory spray roses with a gold fascination spray, filler and #821 satin ribbon bow - Wrist corsages $104

CEREMONY

White Mickey crystal unity and taper set. Prelight the side tapers.
Place in the crystal (DT) unity candle stand - rental.
Triple cylinder sets - rental.
Fill each cylinder with water and topped with an ivory floating candle. Place one set
on each end of the altar table. $139.50

Scatter ivory rose petals on the altar table. $20

Annabelle vases - rental.
Place one on each side of the altar area and top with a large arrangement of ivory roses,
spray roses, calla lilies, hydrangea, stock and greens using pittisporum (not variegated),
salal and ruscus. $720

12 x 22" Cylinder vase - rental.
Place a base of clear acrylic ice in the vase and fill with water.
Suspend a single stem of ivory spray roses in the vase extending out of the ice in half
of the vases.
Suspend a single ivory standard rose in the vase extending out of the ice in the remaining
vases.
Top each vase with an ivory floating candle.
Place one at the end of every other row of pews on both sides of the aisle alternating
the rose and the calla lily. $279

Neatly place ivory rose petals down both sides of the aisle, up the steps and around the
front of the "stage" area. See picture. $750

STAGED EXIT

Ivory rose petals loose in a basket. $115
Ivory rose petals for a pair of confetti cannons. $200

DINNER

15 x 132" Round navy satin floor length table linens - 3 for the head table and 1 per round
(including the remaining rounds). $540

13 x Champagne crushed table runners - 2 for the head table and 1 per round - including the
remaining rounds but do not put one on the kids round. $117

Cover the kids round with white butcher paper. $10

48 xChampagne crushed napkins. $120

48 xAlpine charger plate with a gold band. Please note: $100 delivery fee. $564

Florist to pocket fold and tie with a #380 navy satin ribbon bow at the bottom of each
napkin. $96

15 x 8" Chunky cylinder vase - rental.
Place a base of natural sand with assorted seashells with an ivory pillar candle in the
center and 1 larger shell such as a sand dollar or starfish (alternate per table) to lean
against the candle. $562.50

12 x Place 2 shot glass votive candles with natural sand in the bottom. Place two per table. $72

1 x Place 6 shot glass votive candles with natural sand in the bottom. Place on the head table. $18

6 Place kids activity sets at each place setting at the kids table - 6 total. $120

CAKE DECOR

4 Tier - Place a 4 row bling ribbon at the base of each tier. $420

BOQUET TOSS

Small hand tied bouquet of ivory roses. $35

ESCORT CARDS

White chocolate Mickey heads with guests name only - preset at each place setting.
Wrap in clear cello and tie with a ribbon to denote entrée selection using: ivory, gold
and navy. $288

TABLE CARDS

Ivory cardstock table name, navy matting, gold text with pixie dust border and a gold
firefly ribbon bow. Place on a gold easel - rental. $215.55

MENUS

Ivory cardstock menu card, navy matting, gold text $268.80

DESSERT PARTY

Transfer the aisle cylinders with floral and place one per table and use the remaining
cylinders to decorate the buffet and around Lochside. Replace with a fresh ivory candle. $39
Transfer the side altar arrangements and Annabelle vases and place one on
each side of the entrance area by the steps.

Pack of 50 assorted glow necklaces. $28

2 X Glow Mickey ears for the 2 girls. $13.14

6 X Glow MM telescope swords for the 6 boys. $39.43

Resort to provide black linens and chairs.

MOVE FEE $150
DELIVERY FEE £100

TOTAL $7911.25

 

[NoOrdinaryPrincess]

wow! Sorry I fell behind! That looks so awesome! I'm so glad you posted your info. If you don't mind my asking, what food are you offering at the DP?

 

[kagsinbotley]

wow! Sorry I fell behind! That looks so awesome! I'm so glad you posted your info. If you don't mind my asking, what food are you offering at the DP?

HI...

I anted to post all my costs etc.... because when I first began trying to get prices together et.... there wasn't alot of people that posted their BEO so it was quite difficult to put together a rough cost... So I hope this helps.

At the DP we are offering:

Hand dipped Vanilla Ice Cream with a sundae bar
Mini & Mickey cupcakes
Mickey rice krispy heads
Chocolate eclaires
Cheesecake
Fruit Tarts.... so I think the $30pp is well worth it!!!

We are carrying through the hosted bar for our guests as well... but for the desert party down grading it to call brands... as I think people wont know what they are drinking by then

 

[goodmorningirl]

Kathryn: I found your PJ through the link on DisBrides Facebook and your plans look really great. The dress shop is so adorable and I love your dress. That Wyland picture is so cool, especially that he will do so much to personalize it. Your food all sounds so delicious. I was practically drooling at the photos! lol I can't wait to read more.

 

[tric8783]

Everything looks so great!! The food looks delish!! Sounds like you had a great few days in FL! Are you within your budget? Are you looking to change anything? Everything sounds so gorgeous!

 

[kagsinbotley]

Everything looks so great!! The food looks delish!! Sounds like you had a great few days in FL! Are you within your budget? Are you looking to change anything? Everything sounds so gorgeous!

Thanks ladies!!!

My budget was $30000 (for just the actual day) and at the moment its coming in at $37000. So I had a chat with my mum and she really is the best and said not to worry.
Really looking forward to it all now... Touch wood everything is going smoothly, and to plan. DF isn't talking to his fam at the mo over the wedding - they are all coming still tho , but I'm almost there building back those bridges. Fingers crossed! Xxx

 

[Wshs0127]

Found your PJ from Facebook! I'm trying to make more of an effort on the boards when I can. Your dress is really pretty, I love it, and how cool was that, having the dress shop all to yourself. Planning session looks like it was great and that painting you bought, too cute!! I love it! And I have to say that pug is too dang adorable!! It will be hard to leave that sad, cute face for 3 weeks. Thanks for posting your BEO, I've done loads of research and pretty much have my budget set I think, but it can't hurt to check for updates as the prices evolve at Disney. I hope I can be as prepared as you for the planning session so all those hours and days of researching BEO's can pay off!

 

[kagsinbotley]

Found your PJ from Facebook! I'm trying to make more of an effort on the boards when I can. Your dress is really pretty, I love it, and how cool was that, having the dress shop all to yourself. Planning session looks like it was great and that painting you bought, too cute!! I love it! And I have to say that pug is too dang adorable!! It will be hard to leave that sad, cute face for 3 weeks. Thanks for posting your BEO, I've done loads of research and pretty much have my budget set I think, but it can't hurt to check for updates as the prices evolve at Disney. I hope I can be as prepared as you for the planning session so all those hours and days of researching BEO's can pay off!

I hope it helps!!
I found it so hard in the beginning planning staged to get a rough idea of cost together.... so I hope it helps others by getting to see a rough estimate of costs x

 

[mebbradley]

I love how you posted your BEO

By the way...I'm in love with the picture you bought as well!!!