Kim & Nick SBP/Ariel's/Italy DP 5/09/11 UPDATES!

[Kimmers127]

sorry to hear about school

Thank you! I appreciate that.

 

[Kimmers127]

Well, obviously our date won't be confirmed by Disney for a while, but I would really like to send out Save the Dates soon anyway, to give our guests as much time as possible to plan and save. If we don't get the date we are hoping for, it will still be close to it.

I've been giving the Save the Dates a lot of thought, and originally I really wanted to somehow use the photo of our engagement (Nick proposed to me on my favorite ride in Disney, so there's a ride photo of the event) but then I came across these and fell in love:

ZipADeeEm pointed me here for the how - to of it:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1868496&page=5

so now I am on a mission to make these happen! They're just way, waaaay too cool to pass up, and I know our guests will get a kick out of them!

If I do decide I still want to put some of the pics of our engagement to use, I can always add a magnet to the back of the room key, and place that on a larger photo collage or something. And if not then I will work out a way to display the engagement pics at our reception, because I LOVE that he proposed to me in Disney AND knew me well enough to know that I'd want a picture to capture the moment!

So! Now my dilemma is... how in the heck do I get a bunch of blank room keys??? Unfortunately we JUST went to Disney last month (before I thought of this - figures!) so I really don't think we will be back before the wedding.

This is probably a lot to ask but... if anyone is local or planning a trip to WDW soon and would consider picking up a bunch of these for me, I would be forever grateful!! If not I will plan to call a bunch of the resorts and start begging, but I've heard that while Disney will pass these out in person, they won't mail them.

If anyone is willing please let me know and I will get a final count as to how many I need! You will put a huge smile on my face!

 

[*Pixiedust1438*]

Hi Kim! I just read through your PJ. That's great you decided on a Disney Wedding. It is going to be a lot for us to afford as well, but honestly I would not be happy doing it anywhere else, and there are ways to keep costs reasonable. I am so sorry to hear about your school, that sounds like a great program. I am an Early Childhood/Childhood Education major, but am still in undergrad school. I will graduate next May with my Bachelor's. I am sorry to hear you lost your job, but I'm sure you will love teaching!

I posted on your thread about the invites, but I will add it here as well. I am going down in December and would be happy to pick them up for you, but that might be too late??? We are also getting married in May 2011 and I'm sending our STD out as soon as our date is confirmed. If it's not too late let me know.

 

[Kimmers127]

Hi Kim! I just read through your PJ. That's great you decided on a Disney Wedding. It is going to be a lot for us to afford as well, but honestly I would not be happy doing it anywhere else, and there are ways to keep costs reasonable. I am so sorry to hear about your school, that sounds like a great program. I am an Early Childhood/Childhood Education major, but am still in undergrad school. I will graduate next May with my Bachelor's. I am sorry to hear you lost your job, but I'm sure you will love teaching!

I posted on your thread about the invites, but I will add it here as well. I am going down in December and would be happy to pick them up for you, but that might be too late??? We are also getting married in May 2011 and I'm sending our STD out as soon as our date is confirmed. If it's not too late let me know.

Thank you so much for offering to help but you're right, I'm planning to send them out fairly soon, just so everyone has plenty of notice. I think we will send them out at the year mark at the latest - because really, even if we don't get the exact date we want, I'm sure we'll be close to it.

I am disappointed about school, but I'm confident that it will all work out for the best. I lost my job pretty unexpectedly so I didn't have much time to research different schools... now I do, and maybe I'll find one that's a better fit for me anyway.

I know what you mean about the Disney wedding. I would rather stick to a tight budget in order to save up and have the wedding we really want than to try to be happy with something we don't really want. It'll be a stretch but it's a once in a lifetime event, you know? And like you said, there are ways to stay on budget. We have plenty of time to plan!!

 

[Kimmers127]

You are welcome!! It drove me crazy at first too!!

We are getting close...and I haven't packed yet!!! This weekend though, I swear! Thanks on the house too!!

I am a tiny bit jealous that you plan to move to Orlando! I miss it there and would love to move back!! Good luck with everything!

I'm glad to hear someone who actually lived there say that they love it... we have a lot of reasons for wanting to go (it's not JUST about Disney lol) but really, Disney/Universal are the only areas we are familiar with. But we have wanted to move to FL for a while (good-bye cold weather!!!) so we just figured, as long as we're doing that why not be close to Disney? I also figured being in/just outside of Orlando will mean we're super close to tons of other fun stuff to do too. AND you seriously cannot beat the property prices! Here in CT prices are sky high, it's crazy.

 

[HeatherNJNC]

Congratulations on your engagement! We were getting married the day you got engaged so that date is VERY special to me! Can't wait to hear more about your planning!

 

[erin.w]

Hello from a fellow CT'er planning on a 2011 wedding, although we are planning for April of 2011.

We are currently trying to decide between having the whole day in Epcot but foregoing our outside photographer/a character, or having the ceremony/reception outside of the park and the dessert party in Epcot. I know you have switched back and forth, so what were your reasons? Just curious!!

You'll have to keep my planning timeline for me!

Looking forward to reading more.

 

[Kimmers127]

Congratulations on your engagement! We were getting married the day you got engaged so that date is VERY special to me! Can't wait to hear more about your planning!

I just wrote on your PJ/TR, but seriously, HOW COOL IS THAT?! You were even getting married in the same locations I'm hoping to use!

Hello from a fellow CT'er planning on a 2011 wedding, although we are planning for April of 2011.

We are currently trying to decide between having the whole day in Epcot but foregoing our outside photographer/a character, or having the ceremony/reception outside of the park and the dessert party in Epcot. I know you have switched back and forth, so what were your reasons? Just curious!!

You'll have to keep my planning timeline for me!

Looking forward to reading more.

Hi to a fellow CT bride! Your wedding is right before mine, so we can follow along with each other, and once you fly out for yours I can take that as my cue to enter into Total Panicked Freakout Mode!

It's a tough call on locations with the no outside photographer rule. My first choice has always been Sea Breeze Point and Ariel's with a Dessert Party in Epcot (Italy). Nick has recently expressed an interest in having our ceremony in Epcot (Italy) and an outdoor reception in Italy as well (plus the Dessert Party). I agree that this would be beautiful, but.... I really want outside photography. I can deal with Disney pics for the Dessert Party, but the photography is HUGE on my priority list, and I just don't know that I'm comfortable rolling the dice on it, you know? It seems like when it comes to Disney photography, some people are thrilled and some are anything but... and it's not like it's a bargain price to justify the risk!

Completely unrelated to the photography, I like Sea Breeze Point for the scenic background of the boardwalk and the water. I like that although it's open-air, its covered to keep the sun off in case it's ridiculously hot (which it could be in May). The Yacht & Beach Club is our favorite hotel, so I like the sentimentality of having the reception there. I really like the interior of Ariel's... before we settled on a Disney wedding Nick wanted a subtle "beach" theme for our wedding, and if we used Ariel's we could work that back in. Ariel's is air conditioned, which could also be a blessing for a lunch reception in May. And we can get some great shots around the hotel and pool!

(At this point you are probably realizing that I am the queen of overthinking... I like to examine all angles! )

We are still discussing it but currently I am lobbying hard for Sea Breeze Point ceremony, reception at Ariel's and photography by David & Vicki Arndt.

Do you have a PJ yet? I'd love to follow along since we're so close!

 

[Kimmers127]

After doing some research, we have decided on our locations and have booked a photographer! I know we're still early, but the photgraphy is an important element of the wedding for me and I wanted to make sure we got that booked early to secure it.

We went with Vicki & David Arndt and I am so excited about that. I think they are wonderful photographers and I was shocked to discover that they are in my budget! I have emailed several times with Vicki and she just seems like the nicest person. She also seems super efficient and organized, and I know that will mean a lot to me both throughout this process and when our wedding day is finally here.

As for locations, we decided on Sea Breeze Point for the ceremony, an afternoon reception at Ariels, and a DP in Epcot, hopefully in Italy. In the end, it came down to a lot of factors. I really love both of the wedding locations and their proximity to the Yacht & Beach Club, which is our favorite hotel. I like that once our guests get to Sea Breeze Point, they can walk everywhere they need to go. I'm happy that we have an indoor reception because I would hate to be rained out and moved somewhere potentially awful. I'm also thinking in May it could be pretty hot and we might be glad for an air conditioned reception spot. And finally, I just really wanted David and Vicki to photograph the day!

I'm so excited - having some of these things finalized is making it all feel very real all of a sudden! It's crazy to think that in just a few months we will be sending out our save the dates!

 

[pink_tink8i8]

congrats on getting a photographer and your sites!!!!! so exciting
! SBP is so beautiful!

 

[SuzeQ]

Congratulations on your engagement and all your plans.
I love your locations and your photographers!
I enjoyed reading your PJ. You've had your share of ups and downs just like a real fairy tale. I'm looking forward to reading more.

Suze

 

[Kimmers127]

congrats on getting a photographer and your sites!!!!! so exciting
! SBP is so beautiful!

Thank you!!

Congratulations on your engagement and all your plans.
I love your locations and your photographers!
I enjoyed reading your PJ. You've had your share of ups and downs just like a real fairy tale. I'm looking forward to reading more.

Suze

Thanks for coming by to read! This comment made me go awwww, lol.

 

[*Pixiedust1438*]

After doing some research, we have decided on our locations and have booked a photographer! I know we're still early, but the photgraphy is an important element of the wedding for me and I wanted to make sure we got that booked early to secure it.

We went with Vicki & David Arndt and I am so excited about that. I think they are wonderful photographers and I was shocked to discover that they are in my budget! I have emailed several times with Vicki and she just seems like the nicest person. She also seems super efficient and organized, and I know that will mean a lot to me both throughout this process and when our wedding day is finally here.

As for locations, we decided on Sea Breeze Point for the ceremony, an afternoon reception at Ariels, and a DP in Epcot, hopefully in Italy. In the end, it came down to a lot of factors. I really love both of the wedding locations and their proximity to the Yacht & Beach Club, which is our favorite hotel. I like that once our guests get to Sea Breeze Point, they can walk everywhere they need to go. I'm happy that we have an indoor reception because I would hate to be rained out and moved somewhere potentially awful. I'm also thinking in May it could be pretty hot and we might be glad for an air conditioned reception spot. And finally, I just really wanted David and Vicki to photograph the day!

I'm so excited - having some of these things finalized is making it all feel very real all of a sudden! It's crazy to think that in just a few months we will be sending out our save the dates!

Yay for choosing your locations and photography! It all sounds wonderful! Can't wait to hear more! Are you doing a PS?

 

[MsEsty]

I just booked the Arndt's as well...looking forward to your pics, especially since we're both using the SBP

 

[WDWBride04/19/2010]

Hey, I just saw your title. I'm having my reception at Ariel's on April 19th, and I thought they were closing for good like September of this yr. I saw you've talked to Disney, so maybe that's changed. I just wanted to give you the heads up in case whoever you talked to didn't know that and it hasn't. :\

 

[Kimmers127]

Yay for choosing your locations and photography! It all sounds wonderful! Can't wait to hear more! Are you doing a PS?

Hi! I actually JUST booked my planning session for October 1st. Nick and I are both ridiculously excited. We originally didn't think we would have the money to go down to FL for a planning session, but now that we've booked one and are already counting down the days, it's becoming increasingly clear that we never would have made it all the way to the wedding without a Disney fix!!

I just booked the Arndt's as well...looking forward to your pics, especially since we're both using the SBP

What is your date? I'm really, really excited about using David & Vicki. They are both just so genuine and easy to talk to. I can't wait to meet them in October when I go for my engagement pictures!

Hey, I just saw your title. I'm having my reception at Ariel's on April 19th, and I thought they were closing for good like September of this yr. I saw you've talked to Disney, so maybe that's changed. I just wanted to give you the heads up in case whoever you talked to didn't know that and it hasn't. :\

Hi! Thanks for stopping by... I did speak to my coordinator and he confirmed that Disney recently communicated to the wedding department that Ariel's will be available at least through May of 2011. Apparently it keeps being scheduled for renovations but the start date keeps getting pushed back. Lucky for me because I was really disappointed when we pushed our date back as I assumed that meant giving up Ariel's. I will definitely be on the lookout for your pictures! You're so close now, you must be so unbelievably excited!

 

[*Pixiedust1438*]

That's great you booked your PS! Can't wait to hear all the details of where you will be staying/eating, etc.!!!

 

[SuzeQ]

Hi! I actually JUST booked my planning session for October 1st. Nick and I are both ridiculously excited. We originally didn't think we would have the money to go down to FL for a planning session, but now that we've booked one and are already counting down the days, it's becoming increasingly clear that we never would have made it all the way to the wedding without a Disney fix!!



What is your date? I'm really, really excited about using David & Vicki. They are both just so genuine and easy to talk to. I can't wait to meet them in October when I go for my engagement pictures!



Hi! Thanks for stopping by... I did speak to my coordinator and he confirmed that Disney recently communicated to the wedding department that Ariel's will be available at least through May of 2011. Apparently it keeps being scheduled for renovations but the start date keeps getting pushed back. Lucky for me because I was really disappointed when we pushed our date back as I assumed that meant giving up Ariel's. I will definitely be on the lookout for your pictures! You're so close now, you must be so unbelievably excited!

Hi!
How are you doing? I don't know how I missed your last few posts. I was wondering if they told how long Ariel's would be closed for renovations?

Suze

 

[Sapphire_Ag]

We are looking to book our wedding for May 7, 2011. How did you already book your planning session? We were told we couldn't book our date until a year out. Our coordinator told us it's on the books, but we can't officially book until May 7th of this year. How did you book yours already?

 

[Kimmers127]

We are looking to book our wedding for May 7, 2011. How did you already book your planning session? We were told we couldn't book our date until a year out. Our coordinator told us it's on the books, but we can't officially book until May 7th of this year. How did you book yours already?

Hi! I'm sorry, I just saw this. Honestly I have no idea, it didn't seem to be a problem when we set ours up. I hope you got this straightened out and ended up with a PS when you wanted! (Just to clarify - only my PS is arranged... I have not put a deposit down for the wedding yet - but I will have, by the time we go for our PS.)