Kelly&Adrian 09/22/10- SBP/The Attic/HDDR/UK - Nominated for Best Dressed Attendants!

[Disney9.9.10]

I just want to say that I think it is kind of funny that you posted this - as a fellow September 2010 bride, I have to admit that I have also been thinking of some changes to my wedding today (mainly wanting to do it earlier and eat brunch food). I think that you need to do what will make you the happiest. After spending all of this money and putting all of this time into one day, you want to make sure that you won't have any regrets about anything. This new plan would let you get the MK shoot (which is something I think you really want to do) and it seems like SBP is also something you really want. The planners at disney get paid to do this and I am sure that it happens a lot so they will be able to do it for you no problem. I wish you the best of luck in whatever you decide!

 

[girli565]

I think that if you're spending the Wishes minimum on your Escape you should totally do go for a Wishes!!

Do IT!!

I did and I could not be happier.

 

[daisygirl902]

I just want to say that I think it is kind of funny that you posted this - as a fellow September 2010 bride, I have to admit that I have also been thinking of some changes to my wedding today (mainly wanting to do it earlier and eat brunch food). I think that you need to do what will make you the happiest. After spending all of this money and putting all of this time into one day, you want to make sure that you won't have any regrets about anything. This new plan would let you get the MK shoot (which is something I think you really want to do) and it seems like SBP is also something you really want. The planners at disney get paid to do this and I am sure that it happens a lot so they will be able to do it for you no problem. I wish you the best of luck in whatever you decide!

I think that if you're spending the Wishes minimum on your Escape you should totally do go for a Wishes!!

Do IT!!

I did and I could not be happier.

Thanks so much ladies - I think I am pretty set on changing it up....so much for the oh so beautiful newsletters I sent out with all of my plans listed I think I'll just follow it up with an official "Invite" to the people who have confirmed that they are coming with the day's itinerary all mapped out on it....but I'll wait till much closer to the wedding to do so.

I was also thinking last night....I actually have enough Avion points on my Visa and enough DVC points to go down for a whirlwind planning session virtually for no cost to myself....I just have to figure out whether or not that's really worth it....it may be but I'm not really sure it's feasible. But it just sounds like so much fun

 

[Boardwalk_bride]

That is great you might be able to change to a wishes, either way, your wedding will be beautiful!

To be honest, I don't think I would have needed the planning session, with all the info that was given on here. If I lived closer and had the $$ I would have wanted one for the experience (if I had a wishes) but I don't think I would have gone from Ontario for that. That is totally my opinion only though, and if you want it, and you can swing it, I bet it would be a lot of fun . It is just so easy to get wrapped up in the planning, than realizing how much all the extra costs add up

 

[neener3]

Hi Kelly,

I just read through you PJ - I'm from Halifax too! We're penciled for SBP on Feb 15th, 2011. I'll be living vicariously through your journal until we get closer and actually get to do stuff! We're doing pink and orange flower too lol, but my girls are wearing black. Or pink. Maybe. As you can see, I'm indecisive.

 

[daisygirl902]

Hi Kelly,

I just read through you PJ - I'm from Halifax too! We're penciled for SBP on Feb 15th, 2011. I'll be living vicariously through your journal until we get closer and actually get to do stuff! We're doing pink and orange flower too lol, but my girls are wearing black. Or pink. Maybe. As you can see, I'm indecisive.

Wow that's one thing I thought I would never see on the Dis! Another Disbride form this little city - I am amazed! Congrats

 

[daisygirl902]

So it's done - I talked to Amy and she said with my vision I could definitely get everything i want and still be under the minimum...she also recommended if I can swing it to come down for the planning session. If I didn't have the points available for the flight and hotel I wouldn't even consider it, but hell if I can do it for free, why not??

The only thing I am totally upset about is I have to get a new planner!!! I love Amy

Other than that, I feel good about it after talking it over with her, and she also thinks I am making the right decision to switch locations - and SBP is free for the day I want It should work out....now time to revise this whole PJ so it makes sense to people just reading it - whew!

 

[Disney9.9.10]

That is great! You got to switch! From the sounds of it, you will be really happy with your decision. And if you can get down there for a planning session for really nothing out of your pocket, I would definitely say to do it. That is sad that you have to get a new planner now - is it because of the switch from escape to wishes?

 

[daisygirl902]

That is great! You got to switch! From the sounds of it, you will be really happy with your decision. And if you can get down there for a planning session for really nothing out of your pocket, I would definitely say to do it. That is sad that you have to get a new planner now - is it because of the switch from escape to wishes?

Yes - they have certain planners for Escape and certain planners for Wishes...she said she sometimes helps with Wishes weddings "on the day" though - so she way be able to be there!

 

[Bridie1996]

Yay for switching to a Wishes! And for switching to SBP! You'll love it. It is GORGEOUS, if I say so myself.

 

[amyy]

I can't believe you found another Halifax bride (especially it was just the other day we were joking about it).

Switch to Wishes (I think we are going to do that too) and go down for a planning session if you can swing it. Fun, fun, fun

 

[daisygirl902]

YAY - I am so excited! Got the email from Kristi that she'd be calling me Monday about the change of contract..and then I just have to wait to see who my new planner is! Oh man I can't wait!

I also got the vests in today for the groom and our "bestie"...hers is WAY too big and I am really hoping that a tailor can do something with it....looks like they'd pretty much have to build it from the ground up to make it work...oh well we're still within the time frame that if she needs to get a dress she can. Adrian's is also too big, but just slightly, I'm sure it can be pretty easily tailored to fit him. The color is amazing, and looks like a perfect match to the dress (well, it should be, I ordered them from the same company!

 

[Princess Kaye]

Hey Kelly, We just got back from our 4 day Disney cruise. I thought about ya'll and how you would be doing one in Sept. So where are you having the wedding. I don't know all the abbreviations.

 

[daisygirl902]

Hey Kelly, We just got back from our 4 day Disney cruise. I thought about ya'll and how you would be doing one in Sept. So where are you having the wedding. I don't know all the abbreviations.

Sea Breeze Point at Boardwalk Glad your cruise was nice!! As usual I am jealous!

 

[amberg@eastlink.ca]

you've been busy while i was at the world! funny enough we ran into a fwe brides while there. on our nite at the luau, there was a bride and her party going to ohana for dinner...dd saw her(age four!) and said to me and daddy, i wanna get married at disney world! god help us! lol

saw the remnants of a sand ceremony last weekend on the beach by the pavillion, a bride going to her wedding via limo and one bride checking in with a very large white garmet bag at the gf.

our good news, we bought into blt, so that should help dd a bit in a fw years! lol

 

[daisygirl902]

you've been busy while i was at the world! funny enough we ran into a fwe brides while there. on our nite at the luau, there was a bride and her party going to ohana for dinner...dd saw her(age four!) and said to me and daddy, i wanna get married at disney world! god help us! lol

saw the remnants of a sand ceremony last weekend on the beach by the pavillion, a bride going to her wedding via limo and one bride checking in with a very large white garmet bag at the gf.

our good news, we bought into blt, so that should help dd a bit in a fw years! lol

Congrats with the purchase of BLT....and Welcome Home!

 

[weedee]

just caught up on everything! Your plans look amazing so far. I love your floral choices! We are doing Gerbers as well your plans are really coming together, looking forward to reading more.

 

[daisygirl902]

Contract Change/Rooms
I talked to Kristi today to get my new contract. Although I have enough rooms booked to count towards the free night (I actually have WAY more than the minimum), she is not sure they can give me a comp night because we booked them on our own...she is looking into it. I really hope they figure it out, becasue if they say I don't qualify I may have to cry...as we have WAY more than enough rooms booked to meet the totals! If we get the comp night it would work perfectly because we have one night we are paying for in cash the night before the cruise - we are staying at Dolphin. I could easily cancel that and get my money back and stay at a different Disney Hotel for the comp night!

Photo Shoot
So we are now booked for a MK and EPCOT shoot at 6 AM on Sept 22 (our wedding day). If I have to take out the EPCOT shoot due to being over budget I will, but it was easier to just get it booked just in case. I am saving way more than the $300 it'll cost me for the additional shoot just by having it the morning of the wedding - because of the lack of need for additional hair and makeup, and the floral refresh.

Wedding Plans
We are now booked at SBP at 10 AM and The Attic directly after that, until 3 PM for brunch.

HDDR is at 5 PM, I'm considering hiring transportation to get us at least as far as the MK boat launch for that - just to make it easier.

We go directly back to Sago Cay for the DP after that!

I decided to cancel my breakfast at Akershus the morning after the wedding day so we don't have to get up and be anywhere. We can just get up and do some laundry, and hang out around the resort/DTD for the day. I booked Wolfgang Puck Cafe that night instead of breakfast.

Planning Session
I am so excited Kristi says I should be in contact with my planner sometime next week, and can figure out a date for the planning session. I figure if I can get a mini-vacation in for 2 days for only the cost of food, why the heck not?

I would like to see The Attic, and maybe Ariels's as well just to see them in person and be sure I like The Attic best - from all of the pics I have seen I like the Atticbetter - but you never know, sometimes things are different in person.

 

[Boardwalk_bride]

All your updates sound so exciting! I love that you will have so many events for your guests, and I am sure they will too! Have you decided on a brunch menu or a dessert menu for SC?

 

[daisygirl902]

All your updates sound so exciting! I love that you will have so many events for your guests, and I am sure they will too! Have you decided on a brunch menu or a dessert menu for SC?

Thanks - and you can take credit for finally tipping me over the edge to switch to Wishes I had been thinking about it for a while - and then read your "Must Do/Wish I had done" list and called the planner the next day to get the ball rolling!

I'm not sure of a brunch menu yet - I'm not really sure what my options are really!

I am sticking with my original DP menu I think (although am going for the planning session so anything could change then!)

Assorted mini Pastries
White and Dark Chocolate Fondue with Items to Dip, including:
Angel Food Cake, Fresh Fruits and Berries, Marshmallows, Graham Crackers,
And Pretzels
Coffees with Whipped Cream, Shaved Chocolate, Cinnamon Sticks,
Orange Peel and Flavored Coffee Syrups
$30.00++ per Guest

But instead of "assorted pastries" we are going to get cream horns, pecan tarts, and mini cheesecakes...