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

[lilsqueakrr]

I am SO happy you got your reservation back! So excited for you.

I am so sorry about everything else though! I wish I could beat someone up for you? I'll call Panera and get you free food for a year? lol.

I agree about wedding stress. I keep trying to take a week off but my mother always brings it back up. She doesn't get it lol.

And I saw DisneyLand in there.. I think you should be there on October 7 2011. Just saying.

 

[irishwishes]

 

[DoomBuggy0922]

WOOHOO!!!! SO GLAD YOU GOT IT BACK!!!!!

And I hope you feel better. <3

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Deena sweetie - Hope you are feeling tons better!!
so glad you got your reservation back!! I hope that the cake lady gets your 'vision'. I think your instructions and your picture were clear enough, so I am not sure what she is struggling with at all!!

 

[princess_ariel_85]

Hope your feeling better Deena

I'm confused on how the cake lady doesn't understand what you want... you sent her a picture, don't think you can really get any clearer then that, hopefully she'll 'get' it soon and I'm really pleased for you on getting your reservation back! xx

 

[tnkr mom]

Aww to far away! Hope you are feeling better & glad you got your reservations back! You should still let mgmnt know what happened with your ressie agent & the clueless cake lady!

 

[LuvLuvLuv]

Yay for getting your reservation!! Also, would you consider moving your ressie to something at the Contemporary? Perhaps the Wave? I've only heard great things in the cake chatter thread about pastry Chef Brian. Then you could get monorail pictures too!

As great as the service is at the Wave... I hated their food, lol. Dave liked it, but mine was yuck, lol. I was like... Oh Kona! Then I realize--same Bakery, lol. If tonights email doesn't get thru her head--I may have to suck it up and go to the Wave

I am SO happy you got your reservation back! So excited for you.

I am so sorry about everything else though! I wish I could beat someone up for you? I'll call Panera and get you free food for a year? lol.

I agree about wedding stress. I keep trying to take a week off but my mother always brings it back up. She doesn't get it lol.

And I saw DisneyLand in there.. I think you should be there on October 7 2011. Just saying.

Pshh I'd love to go during Halloween!! Probably won't have the funds though, lol.

Yay!

WOOHOO!!!! SO GLAD YOU GOT IT BACK!!!!!

And I hope you feel better. <3

Thanks!! A Benedryl, and lots of tea and water are helping!

Deena sweetie - Hope you are feeling tons better!!
so glad you got your reservation back!! I hope that the cake lady gets your 'vision'. I think your instructions and your picture were clear enough, so I am not sure what she is struggling with at all!!

I'm not sure either I didn't think it was anything crazy or difficult? I'm going to reply tonight and hope for the best.

Hope your feeling better Deena

I'm confused on how the cake lady doesn't understand what you want... you sent her a picture, don't think you can really get any clearer then that, hopefully she'll 'get' it soon and I'm really pleased for you on getting your reservation back! xx

I know! I'm so glad our reservation is back--I'm at peace now, lol.

Aww to far away! Hope you are feeling better & glad you got your reservations back! You should still let mgmnt know what happened with your ressie agent & the clueless cake lady!

I think Disney's Feedback site knows me by name, lol. I like to send them love notes from time to time, lol.

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I went home on lunch, laid down with the doggy for a minute--trying to feel better. My dog is depressed. I gave him a bad haircut because he had knots and he looks rediculous and he knows it. It'll grow back--but I can tell he's mad. Everyone seems to be on edge--even the dog. Maybe it's a Monday thing... hopefully everyone takes their happy pill tomorrow. Tonight I have to tell my second job that they can take my September schedule and shove it, because it's too much. I dunno who did the hours, but I am not a machine. I'm just waiting for the day I have to fight them about my wedding time off. Well I'm going to wrap up here and call it a day! I'll let ya know about the cake lady as soon as I hear back!!

 

[belle2211]

Yay for getting your reservation back!! I am sure that is a weight off your shoulder! And I definitely think you should call Panera to at least let them know of the situation so it doesn't happen to someone else too. And the cake lady..seriously? How hard is it to get the cake right?? I can understand if you didn't send a picture, but come on! I hope she gets it right!

 

[LuvLuvLuv]

Yay for getting your reservation back!! I am sure that is a weight off your shoulder! And I definitely think you should call Panera to at least let them know of the situation so it doesn't happen to someone else too. And the cake lady..seriously? How hard is it to get the cake right?? I can understand if you didn't send a picture, but come on! I hope she gets it right!

I'm so glad we got YC back!! About the cake.... some people just don't get it, lol.

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I feel very stressed today. I have been on the DisBoards since 7:15am and it's now after 3pm--only taking a 1 hour break from the boards for a disgusting cafeteria lunch. Topics today have me completely exhausted. My current thought is why in the world do we get married with all this drama surrounding us?? I've been living with DF for over 3 years now and things are fine and dandy--but for some reason I feel that I need a piece of paper to make our relationship official . I've only ever wanted to be married at WDW--and would rather not be married at all if I wasn't married there. I've been reflecting on my experience with Disney Weddings and I can't help but remember how the director spoke to me that day in July. When she raised her voice at me, told me that she doesn't know why I think I can have whatever I want, that 16 months out means nothing, and that 12,000 is really nothing to Disney--she broke my heart, and maybe I'm still turned off by that. Why? Because when someone is having an issue, and needs to be escalated--it goes to her. She's been hateful to other brides that I have confided in me and she's the one getting the paycheck from our days. This was a Disney Castmember talking to us as if we were dirtballs trying to break the law. Although they're getting considerably less from me now--I'm kind of happy about that, because in the back of my mind I'm still secretly upset about it. If I were spoken to like that in a store, or in a restaurant, I would NEVER return. Unfortunately, Disney has something I want--and I need them more than they need me. I'm still very happy with my decision to go with the Memories package because I feel like it's less to screw up. It's sad to look at it that way--but it's true. Now if I can get my cake lady on board---all will be better. I feel stressed when I read horror stories about my planner. She's been good to me so far, so I will continue to keep confidence in her. One talk we will have to have is about floral and how I will not tolerate a half-@ssed bouquet because I'm in a cheap package. I am not afraid to send it back. I'm also 10 weeks out--5 weeks from my final payment--where is my planning pack? I can't say that my perfectly happy vision of Disney isn't tainted because of all this. I find myself griping more that I'm excited. As far as any issues I've ever had with resorts--they have gone above and beyond to fix it for me--as they should. I apparently am holding a grudge in the back of my mind--and I am jumping off my soap box now.

DF still hasn't talked to FMIL. He did however go get a haircut since I told him he had until Wednesday or I was creating a Facebook petition. It was bad--hadn't been cut since the week of our May trip--only because he's LAZY--it looked horrible and lots of people were commenting on it One step at a time right?

I just can't get over how stressed I've felt today between the poor girl losing the WP, and people staying at the GF who are stressed, and DF decided he wants to eat at Artist Point, but didn't want to cancel anything else--but really wanted to eat there. I even found myself on the Coping and Compassion board where I found peace reading along with others with anxiety problems. The end result of the dining ordeal--I canceled Flying Fish and went with Artist Point. He loves FF more than I do--I like it, but don't love it--and it fit with our schedule--so I win.

This week I said I wasn't going to do anything, but I have GOT to get this cake situation straight. I also want to reach out to the people I am supposed to rent points from for fall 2012--I may be tweaking dates, etc.... and I'm terrified of my financial situation 2 weeks after the wedding--so I will let them know whats going on, etc. I planned on using wedding earnings for that... but we reallllllllllly want to go to Disneyland--and soon. I feel like I need a switch and a get-a-way after all this. We'll see.

I think that's all I have to say. I'm 100% aware of who is reading and this is 100% how I feel about this entire experience. Somedays I feel like the customer service would have been better if we dressed up in costumes in Vegas at 4am. I expect more from Disney--step up!--that's why we're coming to you--because you're supposed to be the best!! Whoops... I said I was done before--now I'm really jumping off my soap box now--I have things to do, lol!! Happy Tuesday!

 

[lilsqueakrr]

First off, lots of hugs! I am so so sorry about how you're feeling. I guess that's one of the reasons I'm kind of happy I didn't go the Disney way for THE wedding and will be doing it for the vow renewal. I'm dieing to know what you're referring to in regards to the WP ad GF, I'll be texting you shortly!

As long as you get your cake lady on board, you're going to be fine. I promise you. I have total faith. If the floral gets messed up, send it back until it's right. That is YOUR wedding bouquet so they shouldn't do it half as nice just because you're paying less. Sorry Disney if not everyone can afford your extravagent price ranges. Sheesh, I wanted to get married in the castle, but I'd have to sell my left kidney and lung in order to even be able to dream about that.

Keep your head up girl and you are NOT the only one who has anxiety. I'm talking to my doctor next week about some kind of drug to calm me down. If you need anyone to talk to, you know where to find me!!

 

[LuvLuvLuv]

First off, lots of hugs! I am so so sorry about how you're feeling. I guess that's one of the reasons I'm kind of happy I didn't go the Disney way for THE wedding and will be doing it for the vow renewal. I'm dieing to know what you're referring to in regards to the WP ad GF, I'll be texting you shortly!

As long as you get your cake lady on board, you're going to be fine. I promise you. I have total faith. If the floral gets messed up, send it back until it's right. That is YOUR wedding bouquet so they shouldn't do it half as nice just because you're paying less. Sorry Disney if not everyone can afford your extravagent price ranges. Sheesh, I wanted to get married in the castle, but I'd have to sell my left kidney and lung in order to even be able to dream about that.

Keep your head up girl and you are NOT the only one who has anxiety. I'm talking to my doctor next week about some kind of drug to calm me down. If you need anyone to talk to, you know where to find me!!

I'm a little late... but we've already discussed

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I've been quiet this week. Rare--I know. My mind is all over the place. DF still hasn't talked to his mom--and we haven't heard from her either. I'm in a she said/she said/i didn't say that - ordeal with my family. I think after tears and a burst of frustration on my lunch today that it's maybe settled. I think the verdict is that I'm getting the $ that would have been used on the PA reception for the wedding--instead of having the reception. This is really what I wanted, expressed a million times, no one listened--then it had to turn into World War III to make everyone wake up. I explained it would be so hard to drive up and back the same day on a Sunday for this, see people I don't talk to, and after figured totals.... the gifts would have been maybe a little less than the reception--so I'm winning. If you haven't already noticed... my family doesn't keep in touch with me, and extended family probably has forgotten that I exist, so me bending my schedule and putting 9 hours in one day in a car sounds like torture--but I would do it if I had to. I, again, brought up the idea of a Jack and Jill shower up there---she said--you don't have bridesmaids, you don't have guests, you don't get a shower. Gee--Thanks Family. Nothing like a family member making you feel like a real piece of ... well you know what.

Our conversation went on to her saying... I thought you were having the wedding for the price of your deposit. YEAH--the wedding. It doesn't include your resort, food, APs, dress, suit, flight, officiant, hair, nails, tips, steaming, spending, wedding bands, photography. Of course--she didn't understand. She asked why we would make the trip more expensive and upgrade from ASMovies. I don't think I need to speak about that--you know the answer. She's like--I thought this was only costing you $2000. Then I had to explain that our $12000 wedding trip was a whole hell of a lot less expensive than our $35000 trip next year. She has no concept. I could have a new SUV for the savings.... but I won't, lol--I want to pay my Equinox off and keep it for a while. I felt like I was in Florida again with her the way she didn't understand ANYTHING I was telling her. I think I cried more out of frustration than being sad.

I've been hanging on the resorts board a lot since this board has been giving me anxiety--but I think it's almost getting just as bad over there. Someone who's going next week is taking pix for me from the Poly side so I can check things out.

My announcements shipped early--so they should be here any day! My Etsy purchase shipped too! Tonight I'm off and want to get a few shirts done with transfers and my rhinestones I also need to clean the kitchen, do laundry and find my living room underneath the mess in there.

I got my planning pack. The Memories planning pack is like ordering Sushi. Check a box, how many, yes/no. It feels so impersonal--but at this point--I kinda like the lack of decisions I have to make. I just hate the flower choices--I can't decide about it.

Also... tell me what you think on this:

I was going to have our in-room celebration brought the night before. That way we can have it in our room pictures the next day. I was thinking of cleaning the petals up off the floor and bed like Kim Kardashian and putting them in the fridge until the next day.... then we can throw them at each other in pictures

...OR.... There's and option to buy a $35 Flower Girl Basket with Petals.

Purchase or Salvage?

I've started on Jason's Photography Package and I've started writing the ceremony. I may take a break on those for a bit until things are more in stone down the road....like 3 weeks from now

Oh yeah... 10 Weeks from Today
I think that's it for now.

I sent the Cake Lady a very nice, eloquent email--still awaiting a response, lol... will update when available!

FYI: If your name is Jenifer and you think I'm ignoring you.... My dumb phone will not text you back, lol. No service in our building during Reds Games.

 

[lilsqueakrr]

Haha, I love the bottom part! Those dang Reds!!

I officially wanna punch MIL in the mouth FOR you and then let you have a punch as well. Just for fun. People really don't get any concept of weddings now-a-days.

I would LOVE to have less decisions. Would make life so much easier. What were your floral choices again? I know there was one in there that I had loved and would be willing to check out again.

As far as the celebration/rose petal thing.. I totally understand haha. I'd probably be the same way. But what color are the petals? Are they going to match your floral? Otherwise it may look a smidge odd?? I'll buy you your flower girl petals! haha. ;D Or just get fakes!

I can't believe how close you are now. So exciting.

Can't wait to see the announcements! I'm awaiting my magnets! I have no patience for these things!! I wanna get them out ASAP.


I'm sure we shall talk in a bit!

 

[pixiegirl]

I have been away so long where do I begin.... I love the shirts especially the rhinestones very blingy!!!!

I am also so glad you got your ressies back for your stay. That would have been terrible!!

I don't even know what to say about the FMIL. I mean seriously!!! And your step mom. But at least you are going to get the money in the end.

I can't believe you are so close!! I am so excited for you!!

Oh yes and poor dog but I must admit that I have done that to my dogs a time or two. I only bring them to the groomer now because DF is embarassed to bring them outside when I do it.

 

[LuvLuvLuv]

Haha, I love the bottom part! Those dang Reds!!

I officially wanna punch MIL in the mouth FOR you and then let you have a punch as well. Just for fun. People really don't get any concept of weddings now-a-days.

I would LOVE to have less decisions. Would make life so much easier. What were your floral choices again? I know there was one in there that I had loved and would be willing to check out again.

As far as the celebration/rose petal thing.. I totally understand haha. I'd probably be the same way. But what color are the petals? Are they going to match your floral? Otherwise it may look a smidge odd?? I'll buy you your flower girl petals! haha. ;D Or just get fakes!

I can't believe how close you are now. So exciting.

Can't wait to see the announcements! I'm awaiting my magnets! I have no patience for these things!! I wanna get them out ASAP.


I'm sure we shall talk in a bit!

Info on floral and announcements to come!

I have been away so long where do I begin.... I love the shirts especially the rhinestones very blingy!!!!

I am also so glad you got your ressies back for your stay. That would have been terrible!!

I don't even know what to say about the FMIL. I mean seriously!!! And your step mom. But at least you are going to get the money in the end.

I can't believe you are so close!! I am so excited for you!!

Oh yes and poor dog but I must admit that I have done that to my dogs a time or two. I only bring them to the groomer now because DF is embarassed to bring them outside when I do it.

thanks dave's friend came to pick something up the other night and he met him downstairs because he was embarrassed about baxter's new do, lol. oh well--i didn't look so swell either so i didn't mind

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This was the busiest weekend EVER. I worked Friday night, came home and went thru some packing inventory. The announcements came in the mail I made a like/dislike collaboration to show Jason. Next day I worked, got home and started on the house a bit. Sunday I got up like a maniac at the crack of dawn and started cleaning. Like psycho cleaning, lol. When Dave wakes up, he said that he talked to his mom the night before I was not prepared for this as I had written off the idea because it's getting late. She apparently said she'd give him $500 Sunday night. Well he didn't ask if that was our "wedding $500" or a different "shower/party $500". I already have the wedding $$ spent in my mind and he doesn't get that. She gave him the $$, but he never asked and I'm madder than hell because I don't know what to do. The money was to go toward our annual passes and if we use this to throw a useless party, then someone's gonna be hanging out at the gate. So apparently she threw the money at us to plan this shindig--and of course, I just have all the time in the world to do that. According to the current guest list the food alone will cost $500--before decor, drinks, favors Maybe she thought I needed one more thing on my plate. We don't even know where it is. I wanted to use our clubhouse, but the stipulations are rediculous. We may use his brothers, but I don't have time to look at it this week at all. I'm freaking out. Invites need to go out--like at the end of the day, lol.

Sunday I got up at the crack of dawn and did a psycho clean and psycho laundry. We hit the grocery store and made steaks on the grill before he had to go to work. After that I finished our shirts. Our matching lime ones, matching saftey yellow ones, my just married tank, and my just married hoodie. That took me until about 2 am.

Monday I was lazy. There was still much to do--and I didn't feel motivated. He slept pretty much all day, we went to lunch--then I went to work. It was a waste of a day. It was also our one year engage-a-versary. Time flies.

One thing that was accomplished on Monday was I had a call with my planner. She put my mind at ease over the floral and I'm going to go with the Bright and Bold--the tropical one. She said she can get me yellow toss petals to match instead of me buying the flower girl basket. We went over a few things in the planning pack--and I'm feeling pretty good about it. She was really fabulous. I'm going to have my in-room celebration brought the day before so I can have the goodies in my getting ready photos!

So apparently I have like today to figure out this party thing.

Dave saw my info on the town car with my post-it note that says: Cancel Tuesday. He asked why and I said I was budget crunching. He said not to cancel it that he'd pay for it. Sa-weet. He knows I'm stressed--he made a $50 payment to our Yacht Club reservation this week--and although it wasn't much--it was nice to see him want to contribute. I know he just doesn't have it right now.

I've been looking into wanderfuls this morning--anyone know how much they are? That would be the favor and centerpieces in one!

I'm all over the place. I need to finish my tea, make a list, and re-group. I don't feel organized at all today. I woke up to 6 text messages that a friend of mine (and family aquaintance) was arrested for acting like a moron last night. He's always been a loose cannon, but thought it was getting a little better since he's in his 40s now. I've actually become better friends with his son now that he's older and I just feel awful that he has to go to college and have people ask him about it today It was definately on the front page of the news website and apparently on the 11:00 news last night Why can't people just behave??

Today's must do's include: Submitting the planning pack email, figuring out a venue, menu, centerpiece/favors, tablecloths, flatwear/plates, invites, a date, guest list, screw addresses--they'll be hand delivered--well most of them. Happy Tuesday that feels like a Monday everyone!! Yay for a short week!!

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Oh and when that ticker turns to 1 month and xxxx in a few days.... I'm going to freak out.

 

[elleinad16]

Ooof, looks like you had quite the weekend! I was doing the same as you--MEGA CLEAN!! I'm glad you got some wedding stuff done, but what the crap is up with his momma?! You have enough to deal with. That just angers me...if she wants this dang party, she should contribute way more than that.
Glad you get to keep the town car.

And now you've made me want tea...Off I go!

Oh and when that ticker turns to 1 month and xxxx in a few days.... I'm going to freak out.

Oh, and can I just say...OHMYGOSH. I didn't even realize it was this close. I'm gonna be freaking out soon too!

 

[lilsqueakrr]

Ohh mylanta! I can't believe your weekend! Chaos.

I say screw the party and just use the money for whatever you want. What's she gunna do if you spend it on something she doesn't want you to? She can't take it back.

Where are the pictures of your shirts?! I want to seee! And I want to see the announcements too. lol.

Happy to hear that you're feeling at ease about your planner. The flowers sound good and yay for yellow petals!! =] =]

Hope you have a successful night!!

 

[belle2211]

Grr about your FMIL! I say you spend the money on what you had planned! And wow you were busy with your shirts--pics please!

I can't believe you're so close! The time is gonna fly by! And I might just have to come stalk your wedding!

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Oh Deena sweetie, your FMIL is such a trial!!

 

[LuvLuvLuv]

Ooof, looks like you had quite the weekend! I was doing the same as you--MEGA CLEAN!! I'm glad you got some wedding stuff done, but what the crap is up with his momma?! You have enough to deal with. That just angers me...if she wants this dang party, she should contribute way more than that.
Glad you get to keep the town car.

And now you've made me want tea...Off I go!

Oh, and can I just say...OHMYGOSH. I didn't even realize it was this close. I'm gonna be freaking out soon too!

We are really close--9 weeks from today I'll be getting on a plane, popping Ativan, looking at my control freak checklist, rolling my eyes because we're on a plane with a high school band (happens every time), and settling into my seat next to the guy who didn't shower. We always argue about who's sitting in the middle/aisle. I need my air for my anxiety, so I got us both aisle seats across from each other so we could breathe, lol. You will have to let me know what building you're in when you get there!!

Ohh mylanta! I can't believe your weekend! Chaos.

I say screw the party and just use the money for whatever you want. What's she gunna do if you spend it on something she doesn't want you to? She can't take it back.

Where are the pictures of your shirts?! I want to seee! And I want to see the announcements too. lol.

Happy to hear that you're feeling at ease about your planner. The flowers sound good and yay for yellow petals!! =] =]

Hope you have a successful night!!

I have the pix... just gotta get them on photobucket. I work every weeknight this week--I'm trying to hurry!! If my life wasn't chaos--I wouldn't know what to do!!

Grr about your FMIL! I say you spend the money on what you had planned! And wow you were busy with your shirts--pics please!

I can't believe you're so close! The time is gonna fly by! And I might just have to come stalk your wedding!

Yes... stalk away I really feel like time is going to fly now and it's freaking me out!! Jiminy Cricket is moving quicker and quicker across my ticker. That rhymes

Oh Deena sweetie, your FMIL is such a trial!!

Yes. Yes she is.

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So here's what I accomplished yesterday. Changed the town car from All Star Movies to the Grand Floridian--almost forgot about that, lol. Yeah--that's it.

Forgot to send my planning pack--too much drama and forgot completely. Fought with DF about the date of the shower. He wanted it to be 2 weeks before the wedding I tried to explain the mass confusion and how busy I would be closer to, but he doesn't get it because it's not him that's busy. I got so mad--he was hateful and I just couldn't figure out why he was so mean. When I got home he said he told his brother to book his clubhouse for the date that I wanted. He was calm, and quiet. Then he tells me his grandfather is in the hospital (in FL) with heart and kidney failure. So him being hateful was just because of this--he just directs his frustrations the wrong way and I wish I would have known before. This has happened before--I know there's always an underlying issue when he acts like that--I just have to get to the bottom of it--or lay back until he tells me what it is. It makes me want to scream in a pillow. Maybe because I'm an open book and have no problems expressing what is wrong

So anyway--his brother is going to check availability of the clubhouse for that day--fingers crossed that it's open. FMIL emailed me for an approx. number of guests and I said 50. She then behind my back emailed him and told him that I said we'd have 50 people and that she can think of 50 friends of his that he would invite. He doesn't talk to 50 people--she thinks he does apparently. He has a group of like 8 friends--as do I. We're not getting into inviting aquaintences, etc--Plus, how big do you think a clubhouse is?? Plus who's money is feeding all these people?? This is not going to turn into the Hoop-de-doo Kentucky Revue. I'm strategically timing it during a football game so we can all just hang out.

So as soon as I get the green light--I'm going to finalize the invites an print them. I have the postcard paper--and I have the envelopes left from the Save the Dates. Winning.

I'm gonna check out Hobby Lobby over the weekend and the party store. I need a card holder, centerpieces, tableclothes, plates, napkins, flatware, a giant bucket-ish thing to put ice in, wine glasses, cups------and a large bottle of Rosa Regale for me.

Favors--this is where I feel in a bind. I need something crazy cheap--but without looking crazy cheap.

I'm making index cards for the remaining 9 weeks with what I have to do by week. I think that will put everything in perspective and guaruntee it all gets done with no loose ends!! Okay...off to another busy day!!

 

[DoomBuggy0922]

Deena, you are kinda sorta the busiest girl in the world. Seriously!!! Do you want to do some of my work for me too? You know, in all of your free time?

And as for the shower thingie... FMIL gave you $500, so spend $500. That's it. To heck with centerpieces and making it look classy. Throw FMIL's name on it and be done with it!

Cheap favors though? Hmmmm. How about pumpkin spice candles from Walmart--- they have some for $1! You could make a label for it and print it out at home in black and white. That's all I got lol!