Krysten & Michael's DFTW - 9/9/10 - WP/Narcoossee's - 1 Year!! 09/09

[Disney9.9.10]

Oh I love the pictures!!!

Thank you!

 

[tiggerrifficheidi]

They priced me a calla lily bouquet with 3 colours of lilies and some hidden mickeys for $350 and a round bouquet of lavender and ivory roses with hidden mickeys for $225. I think that I will probably go with the roses - the more I think about it, the more I think that they go with the look I want (and they are cheaper). I might throw a couple of callas in the rose bouquet done, I've seen that done by Disney and it looked beautiful!

I have a floral refresh for $75 for my MK photo shoot. Anybody have experience with this - is it worth the money?

Sorry I'm late to the party! I wanted to add my two cents that I think that a few Calla Lilies in with the roses will give it a really good dimension. I expected the orchids to do that in mine, but they were too small, so it honestly looked like a bunch of same-shaped roses (even though it wasn't...garden roses, gardenias, orchids and normal roses). I think the callas will add quite a bit to the overall look. The minis would probably fit in best, but I'd ask your floral coordinator.

So glad to see another Narcoossee's reception! Can't wait to see how it turns out!

Oh one edit: the refresh depends on when you do the photo shoot. Ours was nice because they also replaced DH's bout, which wouldn't have made it. But, I kept my bouquet from our Escape wedding in the fridge all weekend, and it was still fine on Monday when I turned it in to be preserved!

 

[Disney9.9.10]

Sorry I'm late to the party! I wanted to add my two cents that I think that a few Calla Lilies in with the roses will give it a really good dimension. I expected the orchids to do that in mine, but they were too small, so it honestly looked like a bunch of same-shaped roses (even though it wasn't...garden roses, gardenias, orchids and normal roses). I think the callas will add quite a bit to the overall look. The minis would probably fit in best, but I'd ask your floral coordinator.

So glad to see another Narcoossee's reception! Can't wait to see how it turns out!

Oh one edit: the refresh depends on when you do the photo shoot. Ours was nice because they also replaced DH's bout, which wouldn't have made it. But, I kept my bouquet from our Escape wedding in the fridge all weekend, and it was still fine on Monday when I turned it in to be preserved!

Thanks so much for checking out my pj, and for your advice. Since I can't get down for a planning session, and your wedding was so beautiful, I definitely respect what you have to say!

 

[Disney9.9.10]

UGH!

As you know, I have changed my location from the GF ballroom to Narcoossee's. Now, I am super happy with all of this, but I was in contact with my floral planner today who thinks that our centrepieces should be changed because they will look too big on the tables I had everything all planned out, I knew the cost and now we have to change centrepieces and maybe linens. And I have to choose the tables that we want to use, and I have no idea how to do this and what tables I can and cannot move. He sent me some centrepiece alternatives, one of which I really like, but now I have no idea on pricing anymore. Eek!

Just a note, I don't blame anyone for this, I definitely respect what my floral planner says because he has experience and knows the space really well, I just hate not knowing! I think that we may keep 1 carriage centrepiece for the table for DF and I so that there is at least 1 because I love them so much!

Here is the picture that my planner sent me of one of his suggestions, that I really like. It goes well with our colours and theme, I just have no idea on pricing.

I would appreciate any opinions on these centrepieces. If anyone has experience with pricing for these, please let me know . If you guys have suggestions for other centrepieces, those would also be appreciated. I feel so lost lol all because of centrepieces

Thanks for reading!

 

[pezaddict231]

I like the bouquet idea. I've seen it where they just do 4 callas in the rose bouquet and it just adds a little extra interest.

I think Narcoosee's is such a beautiful space and your reception will be gorgeous! It really does stink to have to change some of your ideas, but they do really know the spaces best and you can definitely use the carriage for your table, or maybe on the place card table if you're doing that.

I really like the centerpieces, I think they are elegant and pretty. I really like the greenery on them. ]

 

[tiggerrifficheidi]

I'm not sure the carriage centerpieces wouldn't fit. It is true that there is less room in the middle on the individual tables than a conference room round, but check out my TR to see the size of our tables. We had two four-tops pushed together to make 8-top tables.

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32982533&postcount=451

This is my diagram (horrible, though it may be) of how we had our tables laid out. It's not to scale, but I think you get the idea of what we did from looking at the pics and this diagram. I had two 4-tops pushed together and arrayed on the axis of the lower level.

 

[April Elizabeth]

I love the idea of Narcoossee's for the reception. It's one of my favorite places to eat. All the windows and being right on the water makes it so romantic and pretty. I'm sorry you'll have to change a few things but I'm sure it will work out perfect for you.

 

[Disney9.9.10]

I like the bouquet idea. I've seen it where they just do 4 callas in the rose bouquet and it just adds a little extra interest.

I think Narcoosee's is such a beautiful space and your reception will be gorgeous! It really does stink to have to change some of your ideas, but they do really know the spaces best and you can definitely use the carriage for your table, or maybe on the place card table if you're doing that.

I really like the centerpieces, I think they are elegant and pretty. I really like the greenery on them. ]

Thank you! I have seen a couple of bouquets with the callas and they really do give it a little something extra, I am going to try and find a few pictures to send to my planner. Narcoossee's is a lovely space and I agree that the planners really do know best. I am sure it will all be ironed out soon!

I'm not sure the carriage centerpieces wouldn't fit. It is true that there is less room in the middle on the individual tables than a conference room round, but check out my TR to see the size of our tables. We had two four-tops pushed together to make 8-top tables.

This is my diagram (horrible, though it may be) of how we had our tables laid out. It's not to scale, but I think you get the idea of what we did from looking at the pics and this diagram. I had two 4-tops pushed together and arrayed on the axis of the lower level.

Thank you so much for the diagram!! I cannot even explain how much I appreciate you posting that for me. I was completely clueless about what options I had for moving tables, and your diagram looks exactly like what I want - which means they can do it for me! I think we have less guests than you but it will still work out. And this way, I should be able to keep the original centrepieces. I am so glad to have you around I know nothing about this kind of stuff so it really helps to have someone who had their wedding there and can help. ixiedust: Thanks again!

I love the idea of Narcoossee's for the reception. It's one of my favorite places to eat. All the windows and being right on the water makes it so romantic and pretty. I'm sorry you'll have to change a few things but I'm sure it will work out perfect for you.

Thank you for the kind words. I do really love the look of Narcoossee's, and all of the windows! But thanks to Heidi, I might not have to change all that much! I have never actually eaten there myself, so it is great to hear that you enjoyed it!

 

[tiggerrifficheidi]

Thank you so much for the diagram!! I cannot even explain how much I appreciate you posting that for me. I was completely clueless about what options I had for moving tables, and your diagram looks exactly like what I want - which means they can do it for me! I think we have less guests than you but it will still work out. And this way, I should be able to keep the original centrepieces. I am so glad to have you around I know nothing about this kind of stuff so it really helps to have someone who had their wedding there and can help. ixiedust: Thanks again!

One more tip: I didn't know how many tables were in there, so I didn't give direction as to what to do with the extra tables. For us, since we had so many guests, they just used the additional tables for the cake, for the favors, for the pre-reception, and for the guest book, so it was okay. If you'll have a lot left over, I'd give direction as to where you want them placed. If you're not using the upper level, I'd recommend that or place them furthest from the entrance (the left side of the arch in the picture), so they're out of the way. But, talk to your planner. They'll be able to tell you how many tables you have to work with.

Edit: oh, and I might have put only 6 people at my double 4-tops. The two on each end looked a little crowded.

 

[Disney9.9.10]

One more tip: I didn't know how many tables were in there, so I didn't give direction as to what to do with the extra tables. For us, since we had so many guests, they just used the additional tables for the cake, for the favors, for the pre-reception, and for the guest book, so it was okay. If you'll have a lot left over, I'd give direction as to where you want them placed. If you're not using the upper level, I'd recommend that or place them furthest from the entrance (the left side of the arch in the picture), so they're out of the way. But, talk to your planner. They'll be able to tell you how many tables you have to work with.

Edit: oh, and I might have put only 6 people at my double 4-tops. The two on each end looked a little crowded.

Thanks for the tips! I will be sure to bring all of this up to my planner. We will need a couple of tables for cake, seating cards (maybe) and guest book, but I think there will still be a bunch of extra tables. Thanks again!

 

[amyy]

Narcoossee's is one of my favorite spots. I talked to a planner about the location but the location but he thought it would be a bit empty with our number of guests. I am so impressed how you have such attention to detail.

 

[Disney9.9.10]

Narcoossee's is one of my favorite spots. I talked to a planner about the location but the location but he thought it would be a bit empty with our number of guests. I am so impressed how you have such attention to detail.

I am glad that you like the space! I am hearing so many good things about it. It is too bad that it would look empty with your number of guests, but it is good that your planner told you that in advance. Thank you with being impressed lol I have always been quite detail oriented so it just comes naturally

 

[Disney9.9.10]

Today's update:

99 Days Until Our Wedding!!!

We are now in double digits!! It is coming way too fast!

 

[daisygirl902]

Today's update:

99 Days Until Our Wedding!!!

We are now in double digits!! It is coming way too fast!

YAY!! Congrats! I love hitting these milestones - although it does make it seem like time is getting away from you, huh?

 

[Disney9.9.10]

YAY!! Congrats! I love hitting these milestones - although it does make it seem like time is getting away from you, huh?

I 100% agree! It is so exciting to get to these stages, but it is going by so fast!

 

[DVC Bride 2011]

Today's update:

99 Days Until Our Wedding!!!

We are now in double digits!! It is coming way too fast!

Yay for double digits! How exciting! It's so crazy to think September is that close...didn't this year just start?!

 

[Disney9.9.10]

Yay for double digits! How exciting! It's so crazy to think September is that close...didn't this year just start?!

haha that is exactly how I feel! 2010 just started and somehow it is almost September?!

 

[girli565]

Today's update:

99 Days Until Our Wedding!!!

We are now in double digits!! It is coming way too fast!

Yay!!! It's so fun to get to double digits. It's going to FLY by!

 

[Disney9.9.10]

Yay!!! It's so fun to get to double digits. It's going to FLY by!

It is so going to fly by! It already is! Every time I blink another month is gone

 

[Boardwalk_bride]

I really love the centerpieces that were suggested for you, I think they would look great in your venue!.

And yay for double digits I can't beleive September is so close!