Kristen and Bill's Wedding PJ 04/2012 Def Disney, Unknown Locale

[Fay]

I have to say my fav is number 3! I like the little heart! But I also like the xoxo ones! Hmmmm toughy!

My vote is with 3!

Xxxx

 

[belle2211]

My vote is # 3! But is there not a way to do both the embroidery and either the hearts or the xoxos?

 

[proudestmunkie]

My vote is # 3! But is there not a way to do both the embroidery and either the hearts or the xoxos?

Ya know, before I came back on the board I went on the converse site to see if they changed it and they didn't I would def do the embroidery and the hearts if I could.

 

[archdandy]

I'm in! I'm glad to be following one that just started! I'm not a disney bride but I will be a disney honeymooner in June I really like all of these converse, in fact I have a pair myself that are similar but have pink kisses (like kissing lips) on the inside. I might take a pic and upload it so you can see what I mean. If I had to pick out all of these I would choose the xo's. It seems very appropriate for a wedding. I must have missed something, are these to be you shoes for the wedding?

So while I'm waiting for Bill to get here so we can have dinner, I decided I'm going to order my converse this week because I don't want to miss out on the patterns they currently have up on the site, here's what I narrowed it down to:

these

or these

I like #3 because of the embroidery but pairs #1 and #2 are more fun, I think. I'm leaning towards #2 because the xoxo inside is just so cute. #3 seems kind of plain. What do you guys think?

 

[princess_ariel_85]

Love the converse! I'm torn between 1 & 3 though... I think pair 3 may just have the edge. Which ever pair you choose you'll be fine - they're all lovely.

 

[proudestmunkie]

Thank you ladies for your converse input, it is appreciated! This week I've been so busy I forgot I was even going to order them

Archdaddy---they're definitely for after the ceremony, haven't decided if I'm going to wear them for the ceremony too.

Sooo I've been really slacking all week regarding the boards, this week has been soooo busy...DF started a coed softball league in the fall and it has grown from 3 teams to 10 for this season, which starts next week so it's been all softball stuff this week lol practice, captain's meeting, blablabla. Also, I got a part time job at The Disney Store (YAY!), training starts tomorrow and the store reopens in a few weeks. I needed to get a second job because I'm barely scraping by on my full time job and if I had to go back to retail, what better place? Now I can support my Disney habit

21 DAYS UNTIL FLORIDA, 24 DAYS UNTIL DISNEY!!! YAYAYAYAYAYAY

I've got a date with Virginia at Shades of Green on 5/24 and Karen at the Swan/Dolphin on 5/25...now it's a waiting game, I don't know what to do with myself because I'm not sure what we're doing. I was on the phone with my mom earlier, Bill and I are going to visit next weekend since my dad will be away deep sea fishing in the Bahamas with the guys and my sister is going on a cruise leaving today (lucky!) so we're going to hit up a couple stores by her and play with floral and centerpieces, then take her to dinner for Mother's Day. I found someone on ebay that does 2 foot manzanita centerpieces painted and anchored for $12, I'm waiting to hear back to see if they can leave them natural or stripped and unpainted. So I'm waiting, waiting for everything lol and getting antsy.

Is anybody doing their own floral?

 

[archdandy]

Nothing like having comfy shoes for the wedding! I'm not doing my own florals but I know that a lot of people do it that way and you can find tons of great info and instructions online to do your own.

Thank you ladies for your converse input, it is appreciated! This week I've been so busy I forgot I was even going to order them

Archdaddy---they're definitely for after the ceremony, haven't decided if I'm going to wear them for the ceremony too.

Sooo I've been really slacking all week regarding the boards, this week has been soooo busy...DF started a coed softball league in the fall and it has grown from 3 teams to 10 for this season, which starts next week so it's been all softball stuff this week lol practice, captain's meeting, blablabla. Also, I got a part time job at The Disney Store (YAY!), training starts tomorrow and the store reopens in a few weeks. I needed to get a second job because I'm barely scraping by on my full time job and if I had to go back to retail, what better place? Now I can support my Disney habit

21 DAYS UNTIL FLORIDA, 24 DAYS UNTIL DISNEY!!! YAYAYAYAYAYAY

I've got a date with Virginia at Shades of Green on 5/24 and Karen at the Swan/Dolphin on 5/25...now it's a waiting game, I don't know what to do with myself because I'm not sure what we're doing. I was on the phone with my mom earlier, Bill and I are going to visit next weekend since my dad will be away deep sea fishing in the Bahamas with the guys and my sister is going on a cruise leaving today (lucky!) so we're going to hit up a couple stores by her and play with floral and centerpieces, then take her to dinner for Mother's Day. I found someone on ebay that does 2 foot manzanita centerpieces painted and anchored for $12, I'm waiting to hear back to see if they can leave them natural or stripped and unpainted. So I'm waiting, waiting for everything lol and getting antsy.

Is anybody doing their own floral?

 

[proudestmunkie]

I just posted this on the main board but I'm getting pissy right now I had to post it again.

Before it dawned on me that for a reception I should be looking at CG. The location is perfect, the food is awesome and it has a private room, we can still do everything we want in spite of doing SoG. Or so I thought.

I just called Disney group dining and they told me if I'm not getting married through DFTW then it can't in any way resemble a wedding in any way, we can't wear our attire or have a cake or a dj, it would just have to be a group dinner. She said if I wanted it to be a reception I would have to go through DFTW and meet the $12k min. She also told me I can't talk to anyone else or be provided any more information until I have a reservation secured for next year. I am not happy. I feel like she took my dream and stomped all over it. I should've tried to call the restaurant directly. Fortunately I didn't give her my info so I can't be flagged in the system or something. I'm also pondering when I'm at CG in 20 days (YAY!) I'll just talk to them and hopefully they'll let me check out the space.

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

 

[KristiLyn]

So sorry that happened I had a little issue with CG as well so I ended up just having to move my dinner. I hope they will be able to help you when you visit!

 

[archdandy]

Well that stinks! Hopefully you'll be able to get more information and help when you go down there. Sending good vibes your way

 

[proudestmunkie]

I apologize now because I'm typing as I'm thinking and it's probably going to be all over the place.

I've been thinking alot about what we're doing and I feel like more and more people keep getting involved (thanks mom and dad!) and it's getting really frustrating. I like the idea of doing it on property but I feel like it's going to get out of control and I do not want a huge wedding. I'm perfectly content with going with Bill, my family, his family, MAYBE our close friends and doing it that way and doing it right. I don't want to half a** anything and it seems that the more people that come, it makes it more constricting and ends going in that direction. If we can't do anything in the locations we want because we're not doing DFTW and do everything at SoG then I feel like we're going to have to do other special things to keep everybody entertained which is frustrating, maybe it's just me but I think there's a big difference between having a reception and hosting a DP for 40 people compared to 60 or 70 people.

I know in 2 weeks I'll be down there and can scope it out in person and Bill and my mom keep telling me, it'll be clear when we're there and then we can make a decision but I am getting REALLY close to saying, I don't want to do this giant hoopla and put all this work into entertaining people, I love doing the whole wedding and planning thing but the whole reason why I wanted something away from home was because I didn't want to deal with all these people and crap. I'm telling you guys now, there is a REALLY REALLY good chance I'm going to go with DCL, say screw everybody else, and who comes, comes. It was our original plan. It's either that or I gotta really lay down the law, which is going to upset a few people, I'm sure. Ug this whole thing hurts my brain. We're looking at less than a year out and it's stressful. I don't know. I needed to vent..thanks guys.

 

[archdandy]

You should do what YOU want to do. Don't try and please everybody with the wedding because its wont happen. In the end somebody will be unhappy and you probably will be too. It's your wedding and you should do what you think will make you the happiest. It's hard when so many people expect different things but in the end its what matters to you and your fiance, not the others. Try not to stress out too much about it and have fun on your trip!

I apologize now because I'm typing as I'm thinking and it's probably going to be all over the place.

I've been thinking alot about what we're doing and I feel like more and more people keep getting involved (thanks mom and dad!) and it's getting really frustrating. I like the idea of doing it on property but I feel like it's going to get out of control and I do not want a huge wedding. I'm perfectly content with going with Bill, my family, his family, MAYBE our close friends and doing it that way and doing it right. I don't want to half a** anything and it seems that the more people that come, it makes it more constricting and ends going in that direction. If we can't do anything in the locations we want because we're not doing DFTW and do everything at SoG then I feel like we're going to have to do other special things to keep everybody entertained which is frustrating, maybe it's just me but I think there's a big difference between having a reception and hosting a DP for 40 people compared to 60 or 70 people.

I know in 2 weeks I'll be down there and can scope it out in person and Bill and my mom keep telling me, it'll be clear when we're there and then we can make a decision but I am getting REALLY close to saying, I don't want to do this giant hoopla and put all this work into entertaining people, I love doing the whole wedding and planning thing but the whole reason why I wanted something away from home was because I didn't want to deal with all these people and crap. I'm telling you guys now, there is a REALLY REALLY good chance I'm going to go with DCL, say screw everybody else, and who comes, comes. It was our original plan. It's either that or I gotta really lay down the law, which is going to upset a few people, I'm sure. Ug this whole thing hurts my brain. We're looking at less than a year out and it's stressful. I don't know. I needed to vent..thanks guys.

 

[princess_ariel_85]

I apologize now because I'm typing as I'm thinking and it's probably going to be all over the place.

I've been thinking alot about what we're doing and I feel like more and more people keep getting involved (thanks mom and dad!) and it's getting really frustrating. I like the idea of doing it on property but I feel like it's going to get out of control and I do not want a huge wedding. I'm perfectly content with going with Bill, my family, his family, MAYBE our close friends and doing it that way and doing it right. I don't want to half a** anything and it seems that the more people that come, it makes it more constricting and ends going in that direction. If we can't do anything in the locations we want because we're not doing DFTW and do everything at SoG then I feel like we're going to have to do other special things to keep everybody entertained which is frustrating, maybe it's just me but I think there's a big difference between having a reception and hosting a DP for 40 people compared to 60 or 70 people.

I know in 2 weeks I'll be down there and can scope it out in person and Bill and my mom keep telling me, it'll be clear when we're there and then we can make a decision but I am getting REALLY close to saying, I don't want to do this giant hoopla and put all this work into entertaining people, I love doing the whole wedding and planning thing but the whole reason why I wanted something away from home was because I didn't want to deal with all these people and crap. I'm telling you guys now, there is a REALLY REALLY good chance I'm going to go with DCL, say screw everybody else, and who comes, comes. It was our original plan. It's either that or I gotta really lay down the law, which is going to upset a few people, I'm sure. Ug this whole thing hurts my brain. We're looking at less than a year out and it's stressful. I don't know. I needed to vent..thanks guys.

I agree with PP - do what you want to do! It's your wedding after all. Don't worry about finding ways to entertain everybody, you'll never find a solution to suit everyone.

Going on this trip should give you a clear perspective on things, so enjoy it and relax.

 

[proudestmunkie]

So I've been long delayed on posting, between the trip and then getting home and working 2 jobs I've had time for nothing, but hey that's life.

So vacation..to sum it up, the trip was awesome. It was nice seeing Bill's family and nicer to be back home in WDW! We're seriously considering moving back down there....I have to say though, this time of year in the parks...never again! There were so many people I stopped taking pictures because I was getting so frustrated. The parks were waaaaayyyyy too busy, so between the heat and the people, it was too much..I was down 2 years ago during Memorial Day weekend and it wasn't anything like this..I checked the crowd calendar when we got back and crowds of 9 and 10..ug. We barely went on any rides but we had a good time nonetheless. AKL Kidani was pretty, my only complaint was it took about 20 minutes to find the pool..the signs in the halls are not accurate..otherwise it was cool to look out our balcony and see giraffe and ankale just hanging out. We ate at CG and Jiko, both amazing but as nice as it was to watch Wishes from the top of the Contemporary, Jiko is officially on the top of my fav Disney restaurant list. I'd post pics but ALL my pics are of food, I think I have one pic of Bill and I at CG and I haven't uploaded anything yet (such a slacker.)

We had site visits at SoG and S/D. SoG I was not really impressed with, it was just too plain (much prettier in pictures) and there was something about the planner that put me off. I forgot how beautiful the S/D property is and Karen is fantastic! So we were going to go with S/D, doing Crescent Terrace and Il Mulino afterwards, using the restaurant's private courtyard for a cocktail hour....until this weekend I talked to Bill and we decided screw it, we're going to do the DCL. I spoke to my mother about it this weekend, she told me her and my father wanted to go somewhere and get married but she listened to my grandmother and they had a wedding they really didn't care for...20 years later they got their dream wedding at WP/Citrico's so her pov was the same..it's about what we want and screw everyone else. The past few weeks I've had so many people ask about it..I really can't be bothered with the stress that comes along with all the planning and time and money, entertaining people, the guest list gets bigger...the cruise I book it and done. We're going to keep it as low key as possible. I'm very excited and we're trying to figure out if we should stick to April 2012 or do another time of year..really, as long as it's not hurricane season what difference does it make, it's not like it's on property that there's sooo many different factors..as long as it's not during the summer I don't really care. I'm a very laid back person as is Bill and this suits us best. As long as our families are there that's really what matters. And I still get my DFTW!

Now it's a matter of picking a cruise and booking. I've been trying to do research but the only DCL wedding cruise is like 230 pages long and it's like..yea good luck trying to get through that thread. The only thing that makes me nervous is I don't know if I should reach out to DFTW and see what the dates are like or if I HAVE to book the cruise first...I'm terrified we'll get all set, book the cruise, I call and they're like, sorry sister all booked up too bad so sad. The plus is once that's worked out, there's really not much else for me to do besides wait.

Soooo besides work every day then TDS at night/weekends, that's what's going on with me, I know it's the thrilling life I lead.....now I have to play catch up with everybody else's PJ's...hope it's going well!

 

[KristiLyn]

Congrats on DCL!!! It'll be lovely