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

[TinkLoverSam]

You must be so stoked to be going to Disney! That's awesome that you found your GAD pass so that you can get in to Epcot to see the dessert party locations.

 

[MsEsty]

I love all the changes...but I know how frustrating they can be.

Let me know how the peanut butter cup mousse comes out! We're huge reese's cup fans and are thinking about using it as our top layer, but since we don't get a tasting session, we're balancing on being creating and being conservative.

 

[Eviey]

Tuesday:

• Breakfast at Captain Cooke's (I HAVE to try Tonga Toast!).

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  Your PS Trip sounds so fun and relaxing too! I just wanted to add that I wasn't aware that Captain Cooke's now served Tonga Toast too, I thought it was just Kona Cafe (on the 2nd floor). I could be wrong since I haven't stayed at Poly for a couple of years though, but just keep it in mind in case you get to Captain Cooke's and they don't have it.
  
  Can't wait to hear about your tastings! I was thinking about getting a chocolate layer with the peanut butter cup filling for my df, unfortunately I can't try it since I am allergic to peanuts, but Reese's Peanut Butter cups is one of his favorites.

 

[daisygirl902]

I can't believe I am only 8 days away!! YAY! And with work being crazy this week it'll go nice and fast too

Of course I will let you all know how the tasting goes...in fact I'll likely bore you with all of the details - lol

I'm so psyched!

 

[daisygirl902]

One week to my PS trip!!!

I updated my spreadsheet this morning with my own estimates of floral - let's see how close I come:

Bouquet (daisies with a few roses): $250
MOH Bouquet (small daisies only): $125
Bout $15
Bestie Flower (one long stem daisy with wrapped stem): $25
Hair florals (2 large daisies): $20
Chair covers x 16: $136
Basket of petals for toss: $50
Altar arrangements (basic): $200
Aisle Petals: $100
Table arrangements $250
Mickey Ears for placecards: $376
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Estimated total: $1,572
w/Tax and service charge: $2026

This would put me only $26 over budget!

I'm hoping I don't get all crazy while I'm there and forget about the budget. I am going to print it all out and take it with me as a reminder.

The only thing I may add is tablecloths for the Attic, and glow necklaces for the DP, and if necessary and I am over budget I MAY take away the table arrangements for the brunch.

 

[girli565]

You really won't know about prices at the PS. They will throw out a ton of ideas with no prices attached. You'll see prices when you get your BEOs a few weeks later.

They'll tell you at the PS that this is your time to go with your dream ideas and then see the what they cost when you get your BEOs and cut back from there.

I thought we were going to see prices during the sessions but not once were any prices mentioned. I just wanted to warn you because I was expecting one thing and didn't get to see any prices.

 

[daisygirl902]

You really won't know about prices at the PS. They will throw out a ton of ideas with no prices attached. You'll see prices when you get your BEOs a few weeks later.

They'll tell you at the PS that this is your time to go with your dream ideas and then see the what they cost when you get your BEOs and cut back from there.

I thought we were going to see prices during the sessions but not once were any prices mentioned. I just wanted to warn you because I was expecting one thing and didn't get to see any prices.

Thanks for the tip - I think I actually learned this from reading your PJ! I am more of a realist so they're going to have a pretty hard time getting me to "go with my dream ideas" instead of my logic. Since I have been on here endlessly I know a bit about what things cost so I hope to sort of keep track as things are added.

 

[daisygirl902]

Oh yeah! I remember seeing a private party in Epcot several years ago....and they all had glow necklaces! I was so jealous! I personally think these are an awesome idea! (Kel, don/t look to me to be the voice of reason when it comes to money.)

I actually got all tingly when I read your post above

Candi

 

[candiceamero]

Sorry Kelly, I posted logged in as you. I guess you have been logged in here since the weekend.

C

 

[Boston Disney Bride]

Not sure if I've ever posted here but your details look great!! You will be there for you PS while I'm there getting married!! Hope you have a great PS and make sure to come back and post all your details!

 

[daisygirl902]

Oh yeah! I remember seeing a private party in Epcot several years ago....and they all had glow necklaces! I was so jealous! I personally think these are an awesome idea! (Kel, don/t look to me to be the voice of reason when it comes to money.)

I actually got all tingly when I read your post above

Candi

HAHA - I got so confused when I read this - it was like I had posted in my sleep encouraging myself to spend more money!

And on that note - thanks Big Sister for not trying to talk me down in budget - lol. However since you did help me come up with menu soluitons that keep me at the exact minumum at The Attic maybe I can throw in the glow necklaces!

 

[amyy]

I am just doing my glow necklaces right through Disney. I guess it is a lot cheaper to buy them yourself I just don't want the hassle of having to pack them, remember them etc. I am somewhat disorganized and the less I have to think about the day of my wedding the better off everyone will be.

Are you tasting the dessert party items too? We are having the cinnamon flambe one but I haven't been able to hear from anyone who has had it at Disney. If it is an option can you take a bite for me

 

[daisygirl902]

I am just doing my glow necklaces right through Disney. I guess it is a lot cheaper to buy them yourself I just don't want the hassle of having to pack them, remember them etc. I am somewhat disorganized and the less I have to think about the day of my wedding the better off everyone will be.

Are you tasting the dessert party items too? We are having the cinnamon flambe one but I haven't been able to hear from anyone who has had it at Disney. If it is an option can you take a bite for me

They didn't offer to let me taste anything from the DP menus actually!

How much are your glow necklaces through Disney?

 

[daisygirl902]

5 days till my PS!!!

And of course I have been trying to nail down some details....

Brunch Menus
I have narrowed it down to a couple of possibilities for menus. I really like Karen's (Boardwalk_Bride) menu, but am not sure if I want all breakfast foods, and it doesn't hit my minumum. So I am thinking of adding on one of 2 things:

1) Steak (possibly an action station but that may put me way over budget) - the only thing is I don't think I've ever seen steak on a buffet! Likely due to the rare, med rare, med, med well, and well thing....impossible to keep it all at the right "temp".

2) An Antipasto display would put us right at the minimum (which is where I'm trying to stay) and could be served befre the breakfast as we are getting photos done and people are filling out their guestbook pages.

All of this depends on whether or not the chicken and pasta win me over at my PS. If they do I'll stick closer to the "Tinkerbell's Brunch Buffet menu"...but somehow I think I'll be thinking of the delicious breakfast foods and want to go that route instead - mostly because we have a huge meal at HDDR later in the day.

GuestBook
So my original plan was to get postcards for each guests to put at their tables and self address/stamp them, and have people write us notes and get Amy or my MOH to mail them for us....but then I stumbled upon a thread about this topic where someone posted a link to guestbookstore.com. OH MAN - did I ever fall in love with their wedding guestbook!! So I bought one on the spot.

I figure that guests can pick at the "Pre-Reception" food and fill out the guestbook pages as they wait for us to arrive form our picture taking excursion around BW with our bridal party. This will save me photography time from later as well, as we were thinking we'd have to get a lot of our photos done after brunch, which means I'd have to pay for at least an extra hour. Randy said we can do the entire loop around Boardwalk in about 45 minutes, so that works well for me!

Can't wait for my PS - I am working 7 days straight prior to leaving so I will REALLY need the mini-vacay!

 

[Disney9.9.10]

I am so excited for your planning session haha I can't wait to hear about it when you come back. I agree that Karen's menu sounded great. We are doing the Tinkerbell Brunch menu too, but are making a couple of changes. I am sure that your planner can suggest some good additions if you need them for minimums. Have a great time on your trip!

 

[girli565]

1) Steak (possibly an action station but that may put me way over budget) - the only thing is I don't think I've ever seen steak on a buffet! Likely due to the rare, med rare, med, med well, and well thing....impossible to keep it all at the right "temp".

The way that I've seen steak on a buffet is usually carved to order (action station). They roast a whole loin and you can get all temps from rare-well. The ends are well to med. well and the closer you get to the middle it becomes more med, med. rare, and rare. A good chef can get all temps in one loin. So you shouldn't be worried about that. If you want steak and like it a certain temp then tell them. That's what we did

 

[daisygirl902]

The way that I've seen steak on a buffet is usually carved to order (action station). They roast a whole loin and you can get all temps from rare-well. The ends are well to med. well and the closer you get to the middle it becomes more med, med. rare, and rare. A good chef can get all temps in one loin. So you shouldn't be worried about that. If you want steak and like it a certain temp then tell them. That's what we did

Sweet!! I love my steak and eggs! That's definitely my first choice

 

[girli565]

Sweet!! I love my steak and eggs! That's definitely my first choice

We chose a pepper rubbed strip loin for our action station with a red wine demi glace. So delish!

 

[Brit_Jude]

You are all making my hungry!

Have a great time on the planning trip.

 

[daisygirl902]

Sara (bestie) got her outfit today!!! They look so great - can't wait to see them with flowers

And.....

2.5 days till DISNEY!!!