LURKYLOO's Wedding Trippie: Morocco/Attic/Lower UK: Wedding Album + Gown Preservation

[romymichelle21]

Well, you know what I'll say, Carrie!

Not that you have to sue them (I wouldn't recommend that anyone sue Disney), but especially since they're now being stubborn about it - you could, as we say, "use big lawyer words" and scare them. Their wedding department is a big source of revenue for them - they wouldn't want their reputation further smeared by any sort of legal action. Know what I mean? As it is, it looks like they're just offended by your DIS posts. (Which, of course, you have every legal right to make).

Tell them a re-shoot is not acceptable, unless they're going to pay your expenses to do so. All of them. Days off work and everything. That shows them you're more than willing to resolve the situation without receiving cash or gifts, but cannot afford to do so.

And, if they aren't willing to do that, tell them you'd like something of equal value - local. Maybe they could arrange a photo shoot at DL. I know they don't really do that, but they have photographers (not the PhotoPass ones), so they could set something up if they wanted to.

They can't hold your public comments against you. No names were mentioned, just an opinion. That's what these boards are for. I think you've earned them more money with your PJ and TR than you've taken away from them!

 

[irisbud]

Well, you know what I'll say, Carrie!

Not that you have to sue them (I wouldn't recommend that anyone sue Disney), but especially since they're now being stubborn about it - you could, as we say, "use big lawyer words" and scare them. Their wedding department is a big source of revenue for them - they wouldn't want their reputation further smeared by any sort of legal action. Know what I mean? As it is, it looks like they're just offended by your DIS posts. (Which, of course, you have every legal right to make).

Tell them a re-shoot is not acceptable, unless they're going to pay your expenses to do so. All of them. Days off work and everything. That shows them you're more than willing to resolve the situation without receiving cash or gifts, but cannot afford to do so.

And, if they aren't willing to do that, tell them you'd like something of equal value - local. Maybe they could arrange a photo shoot at DL. I know they don't really do that, but they have photographers (not the PhotoPass ones), so they could set something up if they wanted to.

They can't hold your public comments against you. No names were mentioned, just an opinion. That's what these boards are for. I think you've earned them more money with your PJ and TR than you've taken away from them!

 

[SandraVB79]

Hey Lurkyloo,

I started reading your trip report, then I came looking for your wedding report, and now I'm reading your PJ (in another screen). Since I can't see the pictures at work, I scrolled through your threads at home yesterday, just to see the pictures, and now I'm reading the text.

It's amazing. I hope you don't mind I save some of your pictures on my computer, but if I ever get married, or get the Quince-thing, I so want my hair like yours (I want those feathers, that's so me!!!!!), I want to have an engagement photo shoot and book like yours, etc etc etc.
I like the way you make things unique without it being completely different from "classical". It's just the kind of wedding I would love to have one day. I hope, by then, that I can contact you for more information, lol!

OK, now I'm going to continue my reading!

 

[lurkyloo]

Are you serious? That's just silly! I hope you are able to get it resolved.

Wow, for real? That's crazy! Did your contact quote you from the DISboards? That's scary! I hope something can be worked out for you.

Me too!

my mother and i are planning my wedding for september 2009. i must say we have enjoyed all of your posts tremendously!(did i spell that right? lol!). you had a gorgeous wedding and i love, love love your turquoise jewelry. so unique!! thanks for sharing everything with us, we had a blast reading your posts, you seem so happy!!

Aw.... I'm so glad you've enjoyed my report! I love to be able to share what worked for me so it can help other brides like you - congratulations!

They can't hold your public comments against you. No names were mentioned, just an opinion. That's what these boards are for. I think you've earned them more money with your PJ and TR than you've taken away from them!

I think you're right!

It's amazing. I hope you don't mind I save some of your pictures on my computer, but if I ever get married, or get the Quince-thing, I so want my hair like yours (I want those feathers, that's so me!!!!!), I want to have an engagement photo shoot and book like yours, etc etc etc. I like the way you make things unique without it being completely different from "classical". It's just the kind of wedding I would love to have one day. I hope, by then, that I can contact you for more information, lol!

Take all my ideas - that's why I'm sharing them! I got so many great ideas from this board that I want to return the favor. And please do let me know if you need more info!

 

[hope1826]

Hee hee!

Unfortunately, by sharing my opinions with you all, I seem to have shot myself in the foot. Our contact has been reading my posts and is refusing to do anything but give us a re-shoot - never mind that we would have to shell out for a tux, dress steaming, hair & makeup and a bouquet - to the tune of about $500! Thanks, but I don't think I should have to pay half of what I've already shelled out just to get the decent pictures I should have had in the first place!

They should really be ashamed of themselves. I'd be interested to know what you and DH finally end up doing.

 

[lurkyloo]

Aw - thanks for the support!

 

[lurkyloo]

Last Day of the Honeymoon

Today was the best last day EVER! It coulda been really bad – not only were we at the end of our WDW trip, we were at the end of our honeymoon! But after a bit of moping (on my part) at the beginning, we turned things around and I decided to savor every last second of the trip. Also, I hit on a plan to ride Haunted Mansion in Disneyland and Disney World on the same day that totally distracted me!

We woke up in our new second Grand Floridian room, and I went to the window to see what our view looked like.

It looked like this!

We hit the concierge lounge for breakfast and, on our way back, decided to flex our concierge privileges to get last-minute lunch reservations in Epcot. Of course Le Cellier was still not available, but we got the new Tokyo Dining in Japan, a place I would prolly never think to book at WDW (we eat lots of sushi at home) but was pleased to try out on a lark. Checking out was a bit complicated – there was a big wait for a bell person, and the concierge lady got kinda short with us for some reason when we dragged our own suitcases up to her desk to check out... I don’t remember why.

Then we went out front to check our luggage at the airline check-in desk. I thought this was only available for Magical Express riders, but anyone can use it, and it is sweet! They put your luggage on your plane and give you boarding passes and everything.

Standing in line, I got REALLY sad that we were checking out of the Grand (where we’ll probably never stay again) and wrapping up our trip. This was despite the fact that we already had a return trip planned for 7 months later to catch free dining! I just kept thinking how we’d never be on our honeymoon again or get all that extra-special pixie dust. I was kinda sniffling, and DH worked really hard to cheer me up by telling me all the fun things we were going to do that day.

We’d stashed our carry-ons with Bell Services, so we were footloose and fancy free til we left for the airport around 4pm (thank gawd for the time difference going back – our flight left at 7pm and got into LA at 9:30pm local time!). So we rode the monorail to the MK.

We rode Haunted Mansion again but had to pass on the newly reopened Splash Mountain cuz the President’s Day Weekend crowd was all in line for it.

We decided to ride the steamboat and got great views of the park. One funny thing that happened, and which I think DISers will get a kick out of, was when we overheard a woman talking about planning her trip to WDW. Basically, she did the exact opposite of what the DISers do – couldn’t find an on-site resort because she called too late and they were all booked, couldn’t get any dining reservations, had timed the trip for the second-busiest holiday of the year and couldn’t believe the crowds, etc., etc. DH leaned over and whispered, “Thank you for all your planning - we have had the perfect trip.”

About this time I began to formulate a plan... With the time difference, our flight was going to get in to LA at 9:30pm, and Disneyland would be open til midnight. What if we got off the plane, drove straight there, and rode Haunted Mansion the same day we’d ridden it in Florida? It was brilliant – I snapped right out of the doldrums and grabbed this lifeline of a plan to keep me from moping over the end of the honeymoon.

We decided it was about time to grab the O Mobile from GF and get to Epcot. We took a boat from MK to GF – my new mostest favoritest mode of transport at WDW. It’s fun and adventurous and romantic all at once. We took the last of the foreign coins we’d brought and made a wish in Seven Seas Lagoon. DH decided we should wish that the honeymoon will never end.

So long, pesos, drachmas and rubles!

We got our carry-ons from Bell Services and grabbed the O Mobile and set off for Epcot – and didn’t get lost this time! It seemed fitting to spend our last few hours in the park where we’d been married. Knowing I wouldn’t see it for a while, I looked at it through fresh eyes and tried to memorize everything.

I also decided to pose as a French stereotype on the bridge to France...

Hand-rolled cigarette to be Photoshopped in later...

Off to Japan!

Then we blew the rest of our Disney Honeymoon Registry money on a fabulous lunch at Tokyo Dining! We had a wonderful seat in the corner of the big windows looking out on the Japan Pavilion.

The service was slow but really friendly, and we weren’t in a hurry.

Garden Salad - Mixed greens, tomato, asparagus and seasonal vegetables. Choice of dressing: Ginger, Creamy Sesame, or Oriental

Roppong Tempura Combo - shrimp and scallops

Sushi Deluxe - Tuna, yellowtail, salmon, Isumi-dat, shrimp, conch, squid, egg omelet, salmon roe, and 3 pieces of Tuna roll.

I forgot to take a picture of my eel roll....

For dessert, they gave us FREE ginger cake because it was our honeymoon! I ate the non-gingery part.

Best of all, it came with two lovely hair accessories...

After lunch, we rolled downstairs to the Mitsukoshi Department Store to get a souvenir for our kitty sitters (mini sushi eraser set) and a new journal for me (with cherry blossoms!). And then (pretend you forgot about the part where we ate free ginger cake) we got gelato from Italy to eat as we strolled around the lagoon. Heaven!

Why, it’s not a Ghost Globe at all – it’s just a machine built by old Mr. Withers to scare people away...and he would’ve gotten away with it, too, if it hadn’t been for those pesky kids!

When we got to Africa I was asked to sit in with the band...

 

[lurkyloo]

Finally it was time to get in the car and head for MCO. But I wasn’t sad because I was still convinced we could make it to Disneyland before it closed. And then I realized I’d taken my annual pass out of my wallet in preparation for the trip (note to self: Keep your AP on you at ALL times!). So I called as DH drove and learned that I could pick up a temporary pass at Guest Services, but we had to get there before 11pm. Gulp!

Waiting for the flight, we spotted our luggage being loaded on the plane...

If you squint real hard, you can see the red and blue bags on that far luggage cart!

I got to board before DH, and when he got to our seats he told me he’d just had a nice chat with another couple who got married at WDW – it turned out to be Brandi & Derek! They got married at WP/AAR on Feb. 18 and were headed off on their honeymoon. Awww.....

What was funny was that they were wearing their Just Married pins and I think wedding ears, while we had decided to retire our hats and just wear pins, so they were getting TONS of attention from the flight attendants as we got our first taste of cold, cruel post-honeymoon reality. I was like, “I never should have taken those free desserts for granted!” But then Brandi saved the day and told the flight attendants that we had just gotten married too, so they gave us ice cream sundaes! HOORAY!!!

We got married and rode an airplane and all we got was this lousy picture!

By the time we got off the plane at LAX and got our luggage, it was 10pm and we still had to catch a shuttle to our car. I knew there was no way we’d make it to Disneyland in time to get a temporary pass for the park... but I was so tired, by that point I didn’t care. I am definitely going to time things so we can ride both Haunted Mansions in September!

When we got home, the cat tried to pretend like he didn’t care that we’d been gone for two weeks, but after a few minutes of this...

Oh, it’s you. Lemme just finish up in here and I’ll come say hello...

... This was my view of him for the next two days:

Up Next: Wait! ...Where Are You Going? Don’t You Want to Hear About Our At-Home Reception? There’s Caaaaaake...

 

[mla1977]

Awww! I was so hoping that you made it to both parks! I'm hoping to accomplish both parks within a week next year.

Next time maybe an earlier flight would be necessary. I'll be in WDW in 3 days and then, DBF has 2 conferences in San Diego next year so maybe I can get 2 visits to DLR? Keep you fingers crossed for me!

Can't wait to hear about the at home reception? Will DH's brother be doing another toast to you guys? Will Carrie be sending me some of the Caaaaaake? I'll be waiting patiently...

 

[inkedupmomma]

Lovely.. I cant wait to read the next post.. so get on it.. k thanks

 

[silverangel879]

Yay! It's not finished yet!!!
More please!

 

[wannabePRINCESS]

goodness! I just read ALL of it and LOVED your trippie!!
you were an absolutely breathtakingly beautiful bride!

May you and your new hubby have a LIFETIME of dreams come true!

thanks for brightening up my day!

 

[ElleBren]

I loved everything. You are truly gifted at writing. I usually make zero sense. I think its from hating english back in high school. Anywhoo- You are so photogenic I wish I was as photogenic. I am much better behind the camera.

I was so busy reading your tr that my daughter and I almost missed Gymboree. I mean other than reading your journal Gymboree is the highlight of our day.

While you are at disney in sept we'll be over at the GF for our VR. Hopefully we will not have to deal with any annoying neighbors. I'm allergic to smoke so I would have freaked out at that guy.

Now I am off to read your pj. I'm sure I'll finish it eventually.

Congrats and it sounded like you had a great time!

Lana

 

[lurkyloo]

Awww! I was so hoping that you made it to both parks! I'm hoping to accomplish both parks within a week next year.Next time maybe an earlier flight would be necessary. I'll be in WDW in 3 days and then, DBF has 2 conferences in San Diego next year so maybe I can get 2 visits to DLR? Keep you fingers crossed for me!

Ooh! Ooh! Let me know if you manage it! I think it would be a total mind warp to do Disneyland and Magic Kingdom one right after the other.

Lovely.. I cant wait to read the next post.. so get on it.. k thanks

Slave driver!

Yay! It's not finished yet!!!
More please!

See "slave driver," above.

goodness! I just read ALL of it and LOVED your trippie!! you were an absolutely breathtakingly beautiful bride! May you and your new hubby have a LIFETIME of dreams come true! thanks for brightening up my day!

You are so sweet - thank you!

While you are at disney in sept we'll be over at the GF for our VR.

Oh cool! Keep your peepers peeled for a wedding crasher in tattered Bride Mouse Ears.... Also, I apologize for almost making you late to Gymboree. Next time, I will insert warnings at regular intervals such as "Attention: If you are due at Gymboree, please stop reading after this sentence!"

 

[ElleBren]

I will insert warnings at regular intervals such as "Attention: If you are due at Gymboree, please stop reading after this sentence!"

That is exactly what I need! Thank you so much. Now I just have to get everyone else to do it!

 

[29apr00]

Great!! I'm sorry you didnt' get to do both HM in 1 day, but you could always try after free dining!!

 

[tinkspark]

You are my bride heroine! You have designed my dream wedding! I think I may be drawing lots of inspiration from your wedding!

 

[Lynn5700]

Hee hee!

Unfortunately, by sharing my opinions with you all, I seem to have shot myself in the foot. Our contact has been reading my posts and is refusing to do anything but give us a re-shoot - never mind that we would have to shell out for a tux, dress steaming, hair & makeup and a bouquet - to the tune of about $500! Thanks, but I don't think I should have to pay half of what I've already shelled out just to get the decent pictures I should have had in the first place!

Carrie..are you serious?????That's a bunch of crap.....you deserve a refund seriously. Your contact is full of it it's freedom of speech you can say what you want..oh and BTW we didn't have to hear it from you to already know how inconsistent thier photography is. Is there somebody higher you can talk to.

 

[IndyBride]

I'm really sorry to hear about how the MK Photoshoot turned out. Can't wait to hear how the at-home reception went.

 

[tinkspark]

I've been reading for hours... and I am only on page 25. If I could keep my eyes open any longer I would finish.

After hours of reading I feel like I know you... but I'd love to meet you when you come back in September!