hiya
I've just read your whooole PJ and it is by far one of the best that I've read. You have a wonderful way of writing and I thoroughly enjoying reading your updates
happy planning x
Thanks for joining!! I love to update even if it's too much!! Welcome to the wedding boards as well!!
Well I've never been to the YachtClub so I can't really influence you there.. But the GF is just so gorgeous and I dream of staying there one day!
I will say though that as far as the crinny goes, I'd do BOTH haha. And I may steal your idea! ;D I'm thinking of going to AA for their crinny. I LOVED theres and there's was the ONLY ones that were super poofed princess! And for me to really love my dress.. I NEED that.. in trumpet form please! ;D I love their discounts there.. that's what really drew me in.. but I didn't fall in love with any of their dresses. =/
Hopefully all works out mama! =]
sparkle theif!! i have to admit, it's one of my more stellar ideas
i just have to figure out how to REALLY make it sparkle to show up in pictures. i wonder if i still have a bedazzler in a storage box
alfred angelo does have some pretty sweet crinny. i'm ordering mine from the store in florida that was at the showcase. the sweet girl spent a lot of time with me and i want to make sure she gets commission
I voted for you!!!
thanks!
So I stumbled on pictures of this wedding and it looks like the reception is at the Summerhouse...enjoy!
http://canlasphotography.blogspot.com/2011/04/jessica-casey-2142011-disneyworld-fl.html
(BTW...it's a very non-traditional wedding. Bride in a purple dress, donuts instead of wedding cake. Also, they have kind of an UP theme going on and she got ready at, and took some pictures around, BLT. It's pretty much awesome if you ask me lol)
very non-traditional but cute! thanks for thinking of me!! only 2 1/2 months till everything starts coming together!!
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So Happy Monday everyone! Time for this week's Monday installment of madness. I actually thought we weren't going to talk wedding at ALL this weekend, but we actually talked about it for 2 straight hours last night, lol. So I have updates!
Let's start this Saturday at 11:00pm. I had come home from work, Dave had cooked before he left for work so I warmed that up and cleaned up the kitchen. Baxter was looking a little ragged, I knew I didn't have the funds for a grooming appointment till at least after vacation... so I thought I'd try my hand at grooming
I gave him what I would like to call a "summer cut" lol! I chopped him pretty good, and it's actually cute--he looks like a puppy. So it's always my job to cut his nails, so I thought, well I'll do that too while I have him locked down on the couch. Got thru 3 paws okay, last paw, second to last nail, he had enough and squirmed
I cut him
There was blood squirting out of his nail and I was in a serious panic. I started to cry, he was crying, I called Dave at work---which only served as a purpose for calming me down. I just grabbed paper towels and applied pressure while I could look it up online. Turns out... it happens to most dog owners at some point. Well this is my 4th dog and this is a first. The hard part was that he didn't want anything to do with me and I was trying to help him. I got it cleaned up, bandaged, and I cut a glove of mine up to make a little booty for him. He was so sad. I had to hand feed him and he would only drink out of a glass that I was holding--spoiled. So I didn't sleep that night, I was up with him making sure he was okay--I couldn't stop feeling bad. Dave rolled in at 7am, and I screamed at him that we needed him and he stayed after work hanging out and drinking until 7am--a little harsh--then I find out his co-worker's fiance left him after 10 years--I guess Dave was needed elsewhere. I was still shook up though
So there goes one more person off our guest list
Sunday we hung out with Baxter. Well Dave hung out with Baxter while I cleaned the house, did laundry and did Dave's taxes... yes on April 17th--I had to do them or they wouldn't get done. Well guess what happens when I have to do your taxes... the direct deposit goes into the joint account
Which is MY account that just has his name on it, lol. He told me I could get a pair of Dior sunglasses at Curl
I feel like we could spend that money for the wedding, but I know if I don't jump at the chance while it's there that he'll waste it on something dumb like paintball.
So that's when we started talking about money. I told him that when we come back from May, the first thing I'm doing is paying off my medical bills and my little loan account that I still have a bit left on. Next I want to book our hotels for the wedding. Which brought me to the recent debacle (sp?) of hotels. I'm happy to say... we've come to a conclusion. A little more of an expensive one... but I think it will be worth it. We're going to have a 1-Bedroom at BLT the ENTIRE time--no switching to Yacht Club. He reminded me that I'll probably want to see the Xmas Castle lights every night out my window--he's so right
We will, in addition, to BLT have 2 nights booked in a Deluxe King at the Grand Floridian-RPC for the night before and the night of the wedding. I will be staying there alone the night before--I'm going to cart (taxi) all of my crap over there which I was originally against... but I'll walk you through my thoughts.
I am a loner. When I'm stressed--I want to be alone very badly. The more we talked about it, the more I was nervous of my family (assuming they stay at BLT) knocking, interrupting, Dave not getting out of bed while I'm trying to get ready, him eating around my dress.... all madness. It was making me panic with the thoughts. Then I laid out this new plan and I really wish I could have this kind of day... well as soon as tomorrow, lol! Stay at the GF by myself the night before, wake up, breakfast at the CL lounge, have carolyn allen's come to steam my dress, shower, etc--hair at Ivy Trellis Salon, room service lunch, do my hair and makeup in quiet (or 90's dance music), be ready for the photographer at 12:30ish. I'll let a friend or something come later to get me in the dress. I just have to have peace if I'm doing my own makeup. I've wanted to stay at the GF since I was in a stroller--to stay there one night by myself sounds so amazing. Then of course, the room will be a place if I need a quick touch up, etc since we'll be at the Summerhouse--then we can just walk back to the room after it's all over and pass out. I had planned on a first look session, but I think now that I'm doing all of this, that maybe we shouldn't see each other. Since the majority of pix I want are at the GF, and the reception is there... we should have plenty of time during the pre-reception to get the pictures I want. That will give me a little more time to get ready and I won't have to start my day even earlier--I want to sleep and enjoy my quiet room as long as possible. I really like this plan. It's going to cost me--but I think it'll be great. I was going to try to use our 1 or 2 free nights at the GF--but I really want a Deluxe King Jacuzzi Room in the RPC, and my motto is--pay for what you want--meaning--don't expect an upgrade. If we get a free night or whatever... we'll put it toward the BLT reservation and pray we won't have to switch rooms. So this is what we discussed last night. We're sad we won't be at the YC, but we think there's going to be too much "stuff" to fit in a regular hotel room. We'll probably aquire more "stuff" by the end of the trip too. Being that we're saving on tickets and airfare this November, I may try to get us a room at the YC if good rates come out. Does anyone know how it'll work being that our names will be on 2 reservations at the same time?? I hope it's not dramatic, but I'm sure other weddings have done this.
So this morning on the Theme Parks board there was a link to the NOVEMBER 2011 hours!! I'm happy to say that on regular Wishes nights--they start at 8pm. So how perfect is this idea: Wrap up the reception at 7:30-7:45, option to walk to Narcoosee's Landing to watch Wishes, guests can take the boat from there to MK for their bus, or the monorail from GF back to their resort---Free Transportation because they'll be right there by the boat! (we just won't mention the massive crowds they'll face when getting to the MK after Wishes
shhhhh!) Also, that will be 8 hours with the photographer which is all I wanted to pay for, lol. It sounds perfect for now... until they make it a
MVMCP night in 2012, grrr. If that's the case, we'll just call the fireworks part off and watch from our room. Fingers crossed, last year MVMCP started on a Tuesday, this year it starts on a Tuesday---hopefully it keeps it's tradition!
This schedule thing has kept me busy last night and today. I know I'm a year and a half out--but I feel like I need a plan--so I'm glad I have one now!!
PS: I went home on my lunch to check on Baxter, and he was sleeping, but was happy to see me. He seems in much better spirits today! I still feel so bad!!
Have a great week everyone!
It happens and he won't hold it against you - good thing about dogs they have unconditional love 
) I think the BLT and GF rooms are a great idea. Youre right, tons of people will want to come and see you, etc I think having your own hideaway is a wonderful plan!!!
He is just the best ever--that's why I freaked out when I thought I hurt him 
what? 
who knows. whatever it is... i'll give you the number! email me what your discounts are 
, downtown disney, take pictures of the summerhouse, hang out, etc. then do the parks for the last 8 days. it was a pretty good deal--and now everyone can be happy. 
I know how you feel. About the money situation anyway. I'm also the main breadwinner and it's hard to see him buying stuff he doesn't need when I'm putting all my spare money into the savings for the wedding. My best friend is also having the same issue with her boyfriend- she pays for everything (all the bills) and he is basically coasting along working 10 hours a week. I hope you guys can work through the money issues and come up with a solution that will work for your relationship and keep you happy (but not feeling overwhelmed having to support the both of you). 
We were supposed to meet some of my work friends out at Benihana, but then we switched it to Olive Garden because there was big hoopla from a marathon downtown, then we were so hungry about 3pm I called and said we'd do something when we get back because we had so much to do that day. Well I got food poisoning from what I'm assuming was the Chicken Gnocchi soup because it was the only thing Dave didn't have. You know about food poisoning--no need to be graphic 
