Laura and James' SEPT 2011 Planning journal!! Updates 15th Jan

[Eeyore's Tailfinder]

Hi there!

I just stumbled onto your PJ now - Congratulations! It's great to see another UK Bride on the board. I've made some great friends with the UK Brides here

Can't wait to see the STDs! Everything sounds great - you will love DCL. We're also going back for our honeymoon, we loved it so much first time around!

Do you have Facebook?

 

[tinkandonaldfans]

Hi there!

I just stumbled onto your PJ now - Congratulations! It's great to see another UK Bride on the board. I've made some great friends with the UK Brides here

Can't wait to see the STDs! Everything sounds great - you will love DCL. We're also going back for our honeymoon, we loved it so much first time around!

Do you have Facebook?

thanks for joining! I am sooo excited about the cruise, especially now its booked!

i am on facebook so i will have keep an eye out for you!

 

[gemmybear83]

Hiya! I was in the same position a year ago when we announced we were getting married in wdw, I sent the save the dates and didnt hear much back. However once we booked out flights after Christmas everyone followed (well nearly everyone so far!) and they are all so excited now!

I have made a website with lots of weblinks and details which has helped to explain it all to people who have never been to wdw. I would totally recommend doing this as you can direct people where to book flights etc and it can be updated whenever you want. Mine is password protected so only my guests have access and I have a message board for people to share plans etc

 

[tinkandonaldfans]

At the weekend I went and helped my friend who I'm a bridesmaid for try on her wedding dress that finally arrived. While we were waiting I had a look through some dresses and found something I quite like. Not sure how to post pictures from websites so here is the link for it.

http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?pageSize=60&style=A3407


I have never had a specific look in mind as I didn't want to get into a position of looking for something that didn't exist which happens on most of my shopping trips! But i had a few key ideas, i liked the softness of satin and wanted either strapless or simple straps (no halterneck for me). I don't like lace and wanted something simple and elegant but not too plain. Despite getting married in florida heat i said to myself that i will not be getting a dress that looks like i could wear it to dinner but nothing too big that i struggle to walk or sweat like a pig in!

I havn't started to look properly as I want to lose about 42lbs and am thinking of waiting for Dec/Jan sales! Would love to know what everyone thinks of my first contender!

 

[Chilly]

Beautiful dress. I'm not sure but I don't think wedding dresses follow the normal sales pattern so Dec/Jan might not be when they are on sale.

 

[tinkandonaldfans]

OK, so Disney decided to mess with my carefully thought out plan by sticking a stupid minimum of $7,500 on any private catered meal including Dessert Parties!

So I have had to rethink a few things! On our original budget we were going to spend $1,000 on the DP and around $1600 for the dinner and drinks so a $7,500 could be easily covered! But my original plan was to eat at the Yachtmans Steakhouse which apparently doesn't count!

So in a bid to keep to budget I have been scouring to find an alternative reception venue. I wanted to keep the plans the same and have minimal gaps in between things but this just didn't work so I have had to compromise! (compromise and weddings don't go together do they?)

So here is my new idea (james hasn't paid much attention to this part yet)

12pm Ceremony at SBP
1-1:30 - Remaining photos (thinking of extending package by an hour, but don't know yet)
2/2:30 - 4/4:30 - Reception at The Attic
5-7:30- A break for anyone who needs it or a drinking session somewhere
7:30pm Meet for DP at Morocco


Picking the food for the buffet is going to be hard as I want the food to be as nice as possible but can't taste it before hand. So if anyone wants to advise me of dishes that they really enjoyed and ones that were not so nice then please feel free to mention!


Oh and I promise to get a picture of our STD. James has been hijacking the laptop to prepare for job interviews so have not chance to upload the photos!

 

[Boardwalk_bride]

I'm glad you found an alternative plan! The Attic looks so amazing in all the pics I have seen, so I am sure you'll be really happy in the long run!

 

[weedee]

the dress is gorgeous. I'm glad you were able to find an alternative that fits Disney's new rule. I think it sounds wonderful!

 

[Sarah84]

Glad you have managed to think of something that will work for you know this new stupid min spend is in place.

 

[*Pixiedust1438*]

OK, so Disney decided to mess with my carefully thought out plan by sticking a stupid minimum of $7,500 on any private catered meal including Dessert Parties!

So I have had to rethink a few things! On our original budget we were going to spend $1,000 on the DP and around $1600 for the dinner and drinks so a $7,500 could be easily covered! But my original plan was to eat at the Yachtmans Steakhouse which apparently doesn't count!

So in a bid to keep to budget I have been scouring to find an alternative reception venue. I wanted to keep the plans the same and have minimal gaps in between things but this just didn't work so I have had to compromise! (compromise and weddings don't go together do they?)

So here is my new idea (james hasn't paid much attention to this part yet)

12pm Ceremony at SBP
1-1:30 - Remaining photos (thinking of extending package by an hour, but don't know yet)
2/2:30 - 4/4:30 - Reception at The Attic
5-7:30- A break for anyone who needs it or a drinking session somewhere
7:30pm Meet for DP at Morocco


Picking the food for the buffet is going to be hard as I want the food to be as nice as possible but can't taste it before hand. So if anyone wants to advise me of dishes that they really enjoyed and ones that were not so nice then please feel free to mention!


Oh and I promise to get a picture of our STD. James has been hijacking the laptop to prepare for job interviews so have not chance to upload the photos!

I think this sounds great! The attic looks really cool. I am having a buffet and will be going down in December for a PS and to taste the food.. so I will take pictures and let you know what I thought about everything. I wasn't originally too thrilled that we had to have a buffet at first either, but then I saw pic's and menus of what is offered... and it put my mind at ease. The food will deff. be nice!

 

[Chilly]

I'm sure you'll get great food without the tasting.

 

[tinkandonaldfans]

Well after showing some pictures of possible locations for a reception I have been slightly persuaded against the attic. Nobody seems as keen on it as I am even James.

So I kind of think that it will be funny to have our reception at the St James' patio. James already thinks he's king of the world so to have room dedicated to him could be quite fitting. The room itself wasn't my idea of a location as I was worried it would too convention roomy but the outside might work. I showed a picture to my FMIL and she was keen on having it outside. I said I thought it was a little plain and that it would need a lot of money to decorate it but she said that she would like to help pay for it! So it might work after all and the plus side we could keep out 2:30pm ceremony time so we wouldn't have to worry about a massive break

 

[*Pixiedust1438*]

Well after showing some pictures of possible locations for a reception I have been slightly persuaded against the attic. Nobody seems as keen on it as I am even James.

So I kind of think that it will be funny to have our reception at the St James' patio. James already thinks he's king of the world so to have room dedicated to him could be quite fitting. The room itself wasn't my idea of a location as I was worried it would too convention roomy but the outside might work. I showed a picture to my FMIL and she was keen on having it outside. I said I thought it was a little plain and that it would need a lot of money to decorate it but she said that she would like to help pay for it! So it might work after all and the plus side we could keep out 2:30pm ceremony time so we wouldn't have to worry about a massive break

I'm not familiar with the St. James room, do you have any pictures you could post? I think it sounds very fitting for your df! It would be funny!

 

[Buzzbride]

Hi Laura,

This is my first post as new on here.
Really thought I should drop you a line as I am also planning to get married on September 12th 2011. We would like to get married at WP.
I've been been loving reading your posts, the proposal had me in tears.
Be really good to see what planning stage your up to as it gives me an idea of what I should be doing.

We have just started our evening invitations as we are having a reception when we get back to the UK.
We are also going on a 3 night Disney cruise, but going on the 15th as our reception is on the 24th.
We were thinking about the yachtsman at night but are undecided.
Might have bumped into each other in our dresses!
We seem to have similar ideas.
The dress you like is stunning.
I have chosen mine already, first one i tried on, it's a huge princess dress but i'm only doing it once so want the works.

In relation to your save the dates, no-one was really excited about ours either. My partners mum just took at and put it in her bag, never even said thanks, i was not a happy bunny.
But since my mam came to view our reception venue and I tried on my dress she's starting to get excited. My dad keeps buying things i like on ebay for me so he's also coming round to the idea.
Don't think anyone will be as excited as us but once we can all book i think i'll start to see some enthusiasm.
Well i can only hope!

Diane

 

[tinkandonaldfans]

Well I have finally managed to get our pictures up of our STD's. After reading Hayley and Els planning journal I feel in love with their idea and asked James to help me. He bascially copied it but I loved it so much I didn't want to change it so I apologise to Hayley in advance!

 

[tinkandonaldfans]

Well since I last popped in I have been doing some adding up and it seems I may have added a few too many things to our list becuase when I showed the total he did this

We were hoping to have 90% of our wedding money saved by this Christmas but now we are not so sure. My dreams of staying at the Yacht Club are being compromised at the moment! I guess we will have to see what happens.

I contacted Beaute Speciale for prices and am thinking of going for the airbrush makeup and getting my hair done with them. I don't when to book as I know she get booked up quick but if our dates change I am little worried about putting a deposit down.

 

[tinkandonaldfans]

Hi Laura,

This is my first post as new on here.
Really thought I should drop you a line as I am also planning to get married on September 12th 2011. We would like to get married at WP.
I've been been loving reading your posts, the proposal had me in tears.
Be really good to see what planning stage your up to as it gives me an idea of what I should be doing.

We have just started our evening invitations as we are having a reception when we get back to the UK.
We are also going on a 3 night Disney cruise, but going on the 15th as our reception is on the 24th.
We were thinking about the yachtsman at night but are undecided.
Might have bumped into each other in our dresses!
We seem to have similar ideas.
The dress you like is stunning.
I have chosen mine already, first one i tried on, it's a huge princess dress but i'm only doing it once so want the works.

In relation to your save the dates, no-one was really excited about ours either. My partners mum just took at and put it in her bag, never even said thanks, i was not a happy bunny.
But since my mam came to view our reception venue and I tried on my dress she's starting to get excited. My dad keeps buying things i like on ebay for me so he's also coming round to the idea.
Don't think anyone will be as excited as us but once we can all book i think i'll start to see some enthusiasm.
Well i can only hope!

Diane

Glad you can make it to my planning journal. What time are you thinking of getting married on the 12th? Do you think you will definitley get married at WP. I would love it there its so pretty but just don't think I can afford it

 

[pink_tink8i8]

very cute STDs!

 

[tinkandonaldfans]

Well I spoke to my anti Disney older sister the other day and she was surprisingly excited about the wedding. She has already picked her dress and when I told her about a potential fajita station at the reception she sounded very pleased.

As children we used to visit Disneyworld and she said the only thing she can remember about these holidays was having a character meal on a ferry boat where all the characters come to see you. Then I said that we could do one during the trip. She's so anti everything normal I thought this would never appeal but she got very excited!

This got me thinking about perhaps the wedding morning and an early ADR at Cape May Cafe for all the ladies! I think we will be staying at the Yacht or Beach club so not far to travel. Our ceremony is likely to be at 2:30pm and so far I am the only one getting my hair and makeup done so I reckon there will time to slip in some Mickey Waffles!

A lot of people are too nervous to eat on their wedding day but me and food could never be separated and my wedding day will be no exception! I think we could get a lot of great photos and the interaction will be fun!

DF doesn't like breakfast much so it might be a nice opportunity to stuff my face of waffles!

what do you all think? is it too much to add onto the wedding day?

 

[Buzzbride]

Glad you can make it to my planning journal. What time are you thinking of getting married on the 12th? Do you think you will definitley get married at WP. I would love it there its so pretty but just don't think I can afford it

Hi Laura,
Love your save the dates.
We would like to get married at 12pm or 10am, definitely having the wedding pavillion, so i promise not to steal your time at SBP!
As we aren't having a reception in Disney, we can justify the extra cost for WP.
Love SBP though, all the photo's i've seen are amazing.
I worry that WP is gonna look empty with just a few of us there but can't imagine marrying elsewhere.
Just can't wait till i can ring up and request our date.

Love your idea of a breakfast at Cape May, I love it there.
I quite fancy ohanas, but if we have to get married at 10am it'll be too tight.

Can't wait to hear all your other ideas, especially as we have the same time frame

Diane x