LuvLuvLuv's Memories TR Starts Pg 73 - Honeymoon Day 6.1

[LuvLuvLuv]

I am SOOOOO happy it is all working out for you!

thanks!! it's all feeling real now!

First I want to say, I am sooo sorry I've been lacking about posting and responding to everything going on in your end. I've had a drama fest, bridal meltdown, and family drama all in one so I wasn't in the mood for posting and it wouldn't have been anything good.

But, I'm glad you're getting everything worked out and within a week all this craziness will be gone and you can sit down and have a HUGE monsterous glass of wine! And all will be okay, for now! haha. <3 If you ever need to talk you know where to find me!

I think the noon idea sounds best because of your various points. And I can't wait to hear about your dress shopping with your stepmomma and such. Should be interesting. Don't get aggirvated. Just laugh it off in the end. =]

And tell momma-in-law to tell her her dress is outdated and that's an insult. =]

Love you girl

Pshh... I've been in my own little world too... it actually seems like we were texting yesterday, but then I realized that was like a week ago Time flies, lol. Saturday should be mighty interesting and I can't wait to report back!!

I hope everything works out for you! I"m sure your wedding will be beautiful no matter what!
Also, what is this about the Wedding Pavilion getting stained glass?

Well even though it's kind of hush hush... we all know it's happening. They're tearing up the beach area by the wedding pavilion to make a Grand Floridian DVC building--from all the paperwork filed, ground breaking could be anytime now--but a cast member won't admit it--they'll just smile. As lots of future brides were very concerned about construction happening right out the window of the WP, DFTW decided to take action. They're putting a very light/subtle/kinda pretty stained glass on the side windows to block the majority of the construction site. A bride that recently had her planning session was told this would be in place by this October 2011. I'm sure it'll be fine... I just liked the bright look of it... but we're outside now where it's even brighter

Welcome to the boards! Hope you start a planning journal soon!!

 

[princess_ariel_85]

My nerves are calming now... but for some reason, I'm still shaking. I had a million questions to ask this morning and I just rambled one after the other expecting to be defeated... and to my surprise... everything is cool.

I can have my violinist for my ceremony and reception... they just don't allow music after 9pm. The aisle runner is okay because it's on concrete at the Marina and can be taped down--I just have to get it thru the Disney Florist. The petal cannon is in order... and although frowned upon... just like the Summerhouse because it's public area... I can have my characters! Sago Cay is a little more private and will be better for the reception and characters. I'm rather excited, but still feel like I need the garbage can at my side. I'm one week away from booking

Against Dave's wishes... I did set the ceremony time for noon. He wanted 10am because of the heat and wanting to have the rest of the day. With a 10am ceremony, that would put me up SUPER early, and lunch would be pretty early too--he's not a breakfast eater so a brunch is out. Also, by noon, everyone is at the parks and out of the resort for the most part. At 10am, you still have morning stragglers and breakfast eaters at Gasparilla's. I think it made sense, my coordinator agreed so we went with it! I have to call Tuesday morning to finalize everything! I'm one freaking week away!!

They're still checking about the Illuminations dinner... but that's whatever. It's really the least of my worries, because although it'd be nice, he doesn't really want to get re-dressed, and for some reason he thought we were going to Shula's that night, lol. I'm not sure where he got that--but whatevs. We'll take it or leave it. I just thought it'd be kind of neat--but who am I What I'm saying is... if they say no, I'm not going to fight them.

Okay, well there ya have it. I'm still a little queasy, but hopefully that passes. I'm taking an early lunch to go gather my crazy self. I never thought I'd get this nervous over booking a wedding. I may be back later to elaborate on some other stuff But yay--everything is a go!

What a rollercoaster of a time your having!

Yay for the music & characters, thats awesome that you can do that.

After reading a few PJs and the comments about FMILs I'm thankful that I've got the one I've got, she's ace. I honestly can't believe someone would be that insenstive.

A noon ceremony is a better choice then 10am for all the reasons you mentioned, good call on that.

 

[NoOrdinaryPrincess]

im so glad things are getting better for you.

 

[pinkfairy1684]

I am having a 10am ceremony and the hair/makeup people are coming to our hotel at 4:50a.m...noon sounds like a great idea!!!

 

[donald&daisy]

Oh I'm so glad everything worked out! How crazy and stressful, but now hopefully you can relax a little.

 

[BethieTink]

My nerves are calming now... but for some reason, I'm still shaking. I had a million questions to ask this morning and I just rambled one after the other expecting to be defeated... and to my surprise... everything is cool.

I can have my violinist for my ceremony and reception... they just don't allow music after 9pm. The aisle runner is okay because it's on concrete at the Marina and can be taped down--I just have to get it thru the Disney Florist. The petal cannon is in order... and although frowned upon... just like the Summerhouse because it's public area... I can have my characters! Sago Cay is a little more private and will be better for the reception and characters. I'm rather excited, but still feel like I need the garbage can at my side. I'm one week away from booking

Against Dave's wishes... I did set the ceremony time for noon. He wanted 10am because of the heat and wanting to have the rest of the day. With a 10am ceremony, that would put me up SUPER early, and lunch would be pretty early too--he's not a breakfast eater so a brunch is out. Also, by noon, everyone is at the parks and out of the resort for the most part. At 10am, you still have morning stragglers and breakfast eaters at Gasparilla's. I think it made sense, my coordinator agreed so we went with it! I have to call Tuesday morning to finalize everything! I'm one freaking week away!!

They're still checking about the Illuminations dinner... but that's whatever. It's really the least of my worries, because although it'd be nice, he doesn't really want to get re-dressed, and for some reason he thought we were going to Shula's that night, lol. I'm not sure where he got that--but whatevs. We'll take it or leave it. I just thought it'd be kind of neat--but who am I What I'm saying is... if they say no, I'm not going to fight them.

Okay, well there ya have it. I'm still a little queasy, but hopefully that passes. I'm taking an early lunch to go gather my crazy self. I never thought I'd get this nervous over booking a wedding. I may be back later to elaborate on some other stuff But yay--everything is a go!

Glad to hear things are fairly sorted out. That's great. Just a few more days to go! Fingers still crossed.

 

[NYPrincess422]

Hey! Just wanted to pop in and give you my opinion...a noon ceremony in November is cake, and I know because, I did it! Last November on the 7th - the weather was awesome. My ceremony was outside at SBP so I totally can understand your concerns with the weather aspect. I love your plans and hope it works out for you

 

[LuvLuvLuv]

What a rollercoaster of a time your having!

Yay for the music & characters, thats awesome that you can do that.

After reading a few PJs and the comments about FMILs I'm thankful that I've got the one I've got, she's ace. I honestly can't believe someone would be that insenstive.

A noon ceremony is a better choice then 10am for all the reasons you mentioned, good call on that.

I'm so glad you have an awesome FMIL!! Mine is a real treat. Last night, she texted him asking if I said anything about our dinner, kind of fishing for stuff. She never does anything to be nice, it's all backhanded--I prefer people that are real. I think I'm comfortable with the noon ceremony for sure... I don't wanna be up super early!

im so glad things are getting better for you.

Yay!

I am having a 10am ceremony and the hair/makeup people are coming to our hotel at 4:50a.m...noon sounds like a great idea!!!

4:50am That wouldn't be great for me, lol. I will naturally get up around 7am, which will be about perfect!

Oh I'm so glad everything worked out! How crazy and stressful, but now hopefully you can relax a little.

Yeah... I'll feel better after next Tuesday Not only because we'll be booked, but my family will have gone back home

Glad to hear things are fairly sorted out. That's great. Just a few more days to go! Fingers still crossed.

All fingers crossed, lots of prayers and a little pixie dust

Hey! Just wanted to pop in and give you my opinion...a noon ceremony in November is cake, and I know because, I did it! Last November on the 7th - the weather was awesome. My ceremony was outside at SBP so I totally can understand your concerns with the weather aspect. I love your plans and hope it works out for you

Awesome! We normally go that week every year and the weather is always fabulous!! I'm excited!!

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Sooooooo the family will be here in 2 days. I'm stressing. As of right now, they have me working 1-9 on Saturday when they told me 3 weeks ago they were switching me to 9:45-1. I have a dress appointment at 2:30... 45 minutes away. Very frustrating. I still have to clean. I'm trying to bookmark stuff so that I can show them everything, decide on where they're staying, etc. I have one more communication that I sent to DFTW today and hopefully after I get the answer back from that I will be 100% at peace.

I have someone that will hold points for me for BLT in November, but they want $1925 now. I don't have that right now. I have too many things coming up and I wasn't prepared for that kind of contract So I'll have to give it up and hope for another person later in the year. I got kind of pumped for it, but oh well.

We decided to get 2 night room at the Grand Floridian for the wedding. I'll stay there the night before so my transport won't be an issue and we can have all the people who need to come and go, do so without waking him. Since I'm not sure of all the activities for the night time yet, we may just end up sleeping there. I need the room until 5pm at least which they would charge me a 1/2 day without discount, so I figured I would probably just win with a 2 night using a discount. Did that make sense? I want to book that soon, but I wonder what discounts my room block will have??

I think that's all for now. I'm going to try to catch up on all the work I haven't done this week, lol. It's Thursday after all, lol. Hope everyone is doing well!!

EDIT: I've been such a busy bee this morning!!! I made my wedding hair appointment with Ivy Trellis for the wedding day, my Mandara Spa for May (2012), and my nails at Mandara for November (2012). The only thing I couldn't do was book my Grand Floridian Spa because they only go one year in advance. I feel so accomplished!!

 

[lilsqueakrr]

Look at you!! Wanna do some stuff for me?! haha. I'm excited to see that your in a chipper (well somewhat) mood! And don't stress about the weekend. It'll all work out and most of all, you may even have your dress by the end of the weekend! Yippie! I want pictures!

 

[princesswendy720]

Nice to see that you are getting stuff done! I only have one thing actually booked for the wedding so far I'm hoping after next week I can start to send out deposits to vendors and start making things more official!

I've had butterflies in my stomach all day and I think it is going to last until Tuesday!

Btw...totally don't be surprised if you see me lurking behind a bush off in the distance during your ceremony

 

[LuvLuvLuv]

So I'm sitting here waiting... thought I'd update my lovelies...

Today my family is coming. They were supposed to be here between 12 and 1, I had made 2 dress appointments for today, one at 2 and one at 4. The places are at least 45 minutes away and guess what. It's 2:20 and they're still not here. When I called for an update... they said they just were moving slow this morning and that they made a couple stops to pick up a "couple things." All I can do it cry like a little spoiled brat because once again, I got thrown to the back burner. This is their only opportunity before the wedding to look at dresses and they had to "pick up a couple things." I should feel used to this by now as it's been going on my entire life. I feel heartbroken not for the fact that I'm not getting a dress today--I'm heartbroken because no one cares. I've cleaned through the night for them, am taking them to Hibachi tonight since I thought... oh well they're spending over $1,000 on a dress for me today... the least I can do is buy a nice meal. Piss on them--I'll buy them Taco Bell. They should be here within 30 minutes, and of course will take their time unloading and watching the dogs play.... then they'll pull the... ughhhhhhhhh I'm tired and hungry. For the next 3 days I'll have to do everything THEY want to do, but the one thing I wanted just got thrown in the trash.

Sorry to unleash, I'm super sad. The lady at the bridal shop felt bad for me, she said she's never heard of such a thing--that normally it's the parents that drag the daughter out. Oh well. Poor Deena, lol. Maybe I'll buy an Eeyore costume instead of a wedding dress.

Well I'm going to cherish the last few minutes of quiet before they bring my old dog Chassis in and her and Baxter go at it. Can't wait.

I'll be back on Tuesday to update!!

 

[DisneyShamrock]

So I'm sitting here waiting... thought I'd update my lovelies...

Today my family is coming. They were supposed to be here between 12 and 1, I had made 2 dress appointments for today, one at 2 and one at 4. The places are at least 45 minutes away and guess what. It's 2:20 and they're still not here. When I called for an update... they said they just were moving slow this morning and that they made a couple stops to pick up a "couple things." All I can do it cry like a little spoiled brat because once again, I got thrown to the back burner. This is their only opportunity before the wedding to look at dresses and they had to "pick up a couple things." I should feel used to this by now as it's been going on my entire life. I feel heartbroken not for the fact that I'm not getting a dress today--I'm heartbroken because no one cares. I've cleaned through the night for them, am taking them to Hibachi tonight since I thought... oh well they're spending over $1,000 on a dress for me today... the least I can do is buy a nice meal. Piss on them--I'll buy them Taco Bell. They should be here within 30 minutes, and of course will take their time unloading and watching the dogs play.... then they'll pull the... ughhhhhhhhh I'm tired and hungry. For the next 3 days I'll have to do everything THEY want to do, but the one thing I wanted just got thrown in the trash.

Sorry to unleash, I'm super sad. The lady at the bridal shop felt bad for me, she said she's never heard of such a thing--that normally it's the parents that drag the daughter out. Oh well. Poor Deena, lol. Maybe I'll buy an Eeyore costume instead of a wedding dress.

Well I'm going to cherish the last few minutes of quiet before they bring my old dog Chassis in and her and Baxter go at it. Can't wait.

I'll be back on Tuesday to update!!

First off:

Ok, I must be blunt about a crappy family . . . f**k them!

Sorry, I had to get that out. If they don't want to see any of the dresses, take the money and take a friend who does. Or, just go yourself. They obviously don't care, so I say who needs them!

Excuse the harshness, I just think they could suck it up for five minutes and pretend to give a damn. No bride should have to go through this. I hope you can get out and find a gown with someone who cares.

 

[Jilian]

Ugh, I'm sorry sweetie. That really sucks.

 

[DoomBuggy0922]

UGH, I'm sorry too. Your family sucks hardcore sometimes.

<3 <3 Good luck with the rest of the weekend. My thoughts are with you!

 

[LuvLuvLuv]

Soooooooo yeah. I'm back to update a little, lol. I can't keep you guys in suspense! So they arrived about 2:45, leisurely got out of the car, said hello, my stepmom was leisurly unpacking the car, playing with the dogs and smoking. My aunt had her purse on and asked if we were leaving. I told her we probably couldnt go. So a few minutes later, my stepmom asked if we could eat before we go. I've been telling her all month that they close at 5 and we needed to leave early. She also asked if anything was closer---she just has no clue. I told her we couldnt go, she said, no we're going, I said we didnt have time and that she would have to change--she looked like a hot mess. Finally I just lost it. I just said exactly how I felt and didn't hold back--I really lost my mind. So they said we should try to make it. So we got in the car, we were barely down the road and my aunt was complaining i was speeding. i was under the speed limit. she proceeded to tell me i was driving crazy and fast--i never broke the speed limit, but at one point i changed lanes to get off the exit because i said I was going home because I couldn't deal with this. I still had 30 more minutes to drive and I wasn't putting up with it. So everyone's yelling at each other--I keep driving.

So then we start talking about the wedding. This went badly. Very badly and I'm not even sure I have the energy to talk about it right now. I really have no idea what's going on right now. I'll have to explain another day, but I am so mad that I can't control myself.

So we get to the bridal salon. My girl was there, we grabbed 4 dresses-- Christina, the Private Label, the Emily (my original love), and since we had an arguement about taffeta in the car... I grabbed a taffeta dress. We tried the Christina first, and I love it. My stepmom liked it---my aunt did not. No one liked the Emily--including me. They finally saw my view on taffeta. Then came the Private Label. This is the one that I couldn't try on because my hips and chest are a bit much, lol. They brought me another dress in my size close to it to show what it would look like on... but I still haven't seen this dress on a body. I don't think the one online is this one that was in the store--it looks different. So I come up with a crazy idea. I had my stepmom try it on, lol. We all loved it. They really really loved it. I put on the Christina and she had on the Private Label. We talked through certain points like the bustle, where the bling is, where I'll be holding my flowers, what you'll see in a head shot, etc etc etc etc.... before you know it... we decided to pre-order the Private Label dress and were swiping a credit card. Here's what this means... We get the try and buy discount and the current price is locked in, but I have up to 3 months of time to lose weight before we put in the final order in. So I'm going to work super hard the next 2 months, get re-measured and order probably in August! I'm excited--it also meant a lot to me that they loved it. I normally don't feel like they have any feeling toward anything--and for them to react to it was kind of nice.

So we went to dinner, it was delish--we get home, and they decide they want to go to the casino. I hate this. They know how I feel about the casino with so much to save for and they kept pressing the issue. I got kind of mad and decided to stay home with the doggies. I wish they wanted to just hang out and watch a movie with me instead of going to blow money that I desperately need. Oh well. I'm super tired anyway.

So about the wedding--I have no idea what's happening. There may not even be a wedding for all I know. So yeah... I'm too mentally exhausted to worry about it today. I need to talk to Dave in private. I wish this argument happened a month ago--not 72 hours before I am supposed to book. I feel like just throwing my hands in the air to all of this.

Details later... for now... my Ativan is calling my name. Have a fun weekend everyone!!

 

[princesswendy720]

Oh deena..I'm happy you found your dress but I'm so sorry you have to deal with all of this. Could you post a picture? I'm not sure what happened to make you question if the wedding is happening, but just remember that this day is about you and Dave and no one else! Don't let the drama keep you from the wedding you've been planning for years.

 

[DisneyShamrock]

I'm glad to hear you found a dress.

Hopefully a little private chat with Dave and some quiet moments away from the family will help with the wedding stuff.

 

[DoomBuggy0922]

I am SO glad you bought the dress! I can't wait to see it on you--- but you'll look lovely, I know it.

Also awaiting to hear about your wedding stress--- keep your chin up.

 

[belle2211]

Ugh..so sorry about your family mess. That is so not fair to you on what should be one of the most fun times of your life! (buying your wedding dress!) But I'm so glad you got one! I wanna see pictures!!

 

[librarygeek]

I'm glad that you found a dress!! But so sorry to hear about whatever issues are going on with the wedding and making it so stressful for you. I agree with the above girls, try to remember that the day is about you and Dave and ignore all of the drama. I hope everything works out for you!