Yesssssss that all sounds amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do it. Now. Or else.
K! I will, lol!!
It all seriously sounds amazing girl! No matter what I'm sure it'll be gorgeous!
What's the price for Cindy's castle anyways? And do you mind me asking the extra bonuses that you get with Wishes that you wouldn't get with Escape? (I'm not 100% sure. hehe. =X)
BTW, I'm super jealous of the sound of your aisle runner. I want one so badly. But I have a feeling it's not going to happen. WAH.
But honestly it all sounds fabulous and I think that sounds like the best plan yet.
And don't worry... I'll find myself a nice and comfy bush and pop out when the petal cannons go off! hah. I'll be a Jen-cannon! ;D Plus I'm FREE! =P <3
Well the Escape package for the WP is 5750, and it comes with a cake, cake topper, champagne, a violinist, an organist, 4 hours of limo, DPS photography and a small album, a bouquet and a bout. I don't need 4 hours of limo (I probably need a one way town car), the champagne because I'm picky and I don't need the DPS photographer. So althought that package price looks nice... it consists of mess that I don't need, therefore costing me more money once I add my enhancements. So stay tuned below to see what Dave says
Oh and the carriage is $2700 (maybe more for 2012?).... but I'd rather have that then junk I don't need!!
If you're only about $300 away from a Wishes wedding, then I'd say do that one! You can customize more to what you want, and you get your planning session! And don't let the title of the kind of wedding it is make you have to invite people! Let it be just you and Dave! Oh, and if you want a DisBride stalker/friend there, let me know...I live right behind the MK!
I personally agree!! I want to live behind the MK!! I'm so jealous!!
I say go with your Wishes "elopement" plan and plan EXACTLY what you want as fiscally soundly as you can...if you are going to spend the same money for your customized Escape package, it sounds like you'd be better off doing the Wishes thing and really get it specific to your wishlist. Just tell everyone you decided to elope with the smallest package and guests aren't part of that. You are not being selfish...from what you've described you are trying to prevent several (justifiable) homicides at your wedding!!
And that way, the window is still open if you decide later to invite a VERY select few guests that will make you happy and support you.
I'm so sorry your dad isn't there to help you with this mess. He sounds very strong and special.
Hang in there. I'm so glad you guys had a nice time, despite the heat and humidity...
Brooke
Thank you for your words!! I am sure I'll have to come up with a good story, lol!! Of course we'll have the option to change later which puts me at ease
I say do it right and get exactly what you want. If you dont want the cat-freak lady there...dont invite her..how does dave feel about that? It sounds like youre more content with it being just the two of you, and if thats the case DO IT! If Dave is anything like Bobby, which he seems to be right in line..he probably doesnt really care about much. He just wants to marry you. So since you are the one that cares, then get what you want..and if you have to pull the "im paying for this" card, do it. Make yourself happy and Dave will be happy too..it sounds like. Unless Ive totally misunderstood I think youre good to go to make the decision..Bobby is a decision avoider too..esp with wedding stuff..its frustrating!! Anyways, I know what you mean about your family and at the end of the day you need to do what will make you happy and what you can live with forever, whatever that may be.
As far as memories, escape, wishes, I say go with whatever will get you exactly what you want..if you are really that close to both of them to get what you want bump it to wishes..youll get the PS and everything else too! You wont spend on stupid stuff you wont use..photos, cuvee, etc.
D- this is your dream wedding, so live it up and get what you want. If someone doesnt agree or support you then to heck with them! They dont deserve to be there anyway! You work your booty off and deserve everything you want..so DO IT! If youre happy everyone else will have to be too!
Hope this helps..I really want you to get what you want! I know you'll make the right choice for you and Dave.
you're just the best
we think alike and apparently our DFs think alike too!! i think he's warming up to the idea of just us... and i am loving it!!
Oh and I checked out your FB photos...they look awesome! I love the black dress you wore..I need one!! Looks like so much fun, and yes Lilly is ADORABLE!!
i realized when i put them up that there's like a million animals, lol. so that fancy pants dress i was wearing was on sale at k-mart for $12
and the other "cheaper" looking one was there too for $9
i ran in to get dog food one night after work and was like... hmmmm they're not bad!! they were sooooooo comfy!! we were on our way to shula's on the bus and i decided we should do a photo shoot, lol!! i'm pretty sure i'm going to live in those dresses all summer!! oh lilly... i sat there for an hour the one day while she was chasing a duck--it was hilarious. just precious!!
OH! I got my companion flight pin code last night!! I did the online thing today and should have the voucher within 2 weeks!! Did you get yours?
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Soooooooooooo!!! Good News!! Between jobs I called home to my aunt. Just checking in, told her about our trip, then cornered her into listening to me for a minute, lol. I explained what we were about to speak about was confidential
I asked her if she would be dissappointed if we didn't have guests at our wedding. She asked why we would want that, and I pretty much explained everything I've said here including financial figures. She said she 100% agreed with me and that it's insane for me to spend my money on that for guests who won't even appreciate it. She said we would have a much better time by ourselves and no one would bother us. She said if we had guests, she'd be there, but she feels like I have the better plan!! I couldn't believe my ears--this was going so well. I was on Cloud 9. I told her to keep it to herself until I broke it to the rest. She told me I'm not being selfish and I can't worry about what they say about my decision. She said she would help as much as she could and I told her I appreciated that.
Soooo after work I couldn't wait to tell Dave all of my day's research and about the phone call! He got in from softball at 11, and had a touch of beer in him so I knew he would be kind and understanding
I told him about my aunt's conversation and he was amazing and happy. If the most un-reasonable woman in the world thinks we're going the right thing... it must really be right, lol!! Then I told him about the package costs. He said that Wishes was the clear choice and that I need to try to get Perry the Playpus there. I couldn't make any promises I told him
I finally saw him excited about us being able to do things we previously weren't going to be able to afford easily and I'm so happy right now!! So as of now... we're looking at the Wedding Pavilion at 10am on November 5th. My plan is to stay right at 10,000 and I don't think it'll be crazy hard to do even with a lot of extras. He agreed with my thoughts on needing to book now and get vendor deposits in during 2011 before price hikes. Finally... things are going right!!
Thanks to everyone who's stuck with me throught all of this!! I know I'm a bit of a nut, but it's a real life story of an indecisive bride, lol! Dave loves the idea of a private lunch together... I just need to find a spot, lol.
So it's all beginning!! My to-do list over the next 7 weeks includes:
Looking at locations for a Lunch
Putting my wedding bands on Lay-a-way
Find a plan for hair/makeup
Re-assess my dress situation and maybe look around a bit
Get in contact with Misty
Book a One Bedroom Lake View at Bay Lake Tower at the end of June
Check in with Rev Jack Day
Contact Carolyn Allen's
Okay... I have a massive project at work and I'm avoiding it. There's 879 items and I'm on 14. Must get moving, lol. Hope all is well with everyone!! Happy Thursday!!
So happy for you! 
They think it could spread over here this week--okay I'm secretly, really freaking out. 
I like the idea of the two of you having a private and romantic dinner alone celebrating your marriage..so sweet! 
