Meg + Rob SBP/ADH/UK Lower 10/12/09 - Roots Photos ONLINE! YES!!!!

[spacerangerqueen]

I'm glad you got your flower girl issues resloved! But I have to say, what is up with putting a veil on the little girl modeling the flower girl dress on the DB website? creepy!

yey for your PS next week and your birthday! And heck, if they can't squeeze in a site visit for you I can take you around, not like they have SBP, ADH and the UK on lockdown

 

[themagicofdisney]

Hey Meg Kate,

So Sorry to hear about this. I've been going through similar family drama. When we sent out our engagement announcement we included an insert asking those who were interested in attending the wedding to let us know, so we cold see if a lot of people or a little would be able to attend (before we comfirmed things) We asked about 99 people and about 84 people said they were interested in going. Now we are down to 65ish people saying they still want to go, but others are all of a sudden thinking they can't go, and we haven't gotten any reply cards back yet, with confirmed desicions. Our room block shows only half the wedding party booked rooms. It's definitely frustrating. To top it off our groomsmen backed out of the wedding after saying he would definitely go even though his wife is having a baby 2 months before the wedding, now he says he can't because of the baby (which is fine..but like you said, couldn't they have told me 10 months ago when I asked, "Are you sure??") now it's 3 months til the wedding! Also looks like our ring bearer isn't going to make it because his mom just got pregnant. I haven't heard from her to get a definite answer, so I can try and get another one (PLUS I already bought him three gifts PERSONALIZED, so I can't return them!)

All I can say is through all the times I've been really upset, I just keep remembering that IM GETTING MARRIED and that's what it's all about. I'll be there with my fiance and it should be a happy day and MY day!

GOOD LUCK!

Hey all,

I need to get this off my chest. I got an email from my step brother today confirming that he, my stepsister in law and nieces can't come to the wedding. For those who haven't been following the story, my niece Emily was my flower girl. My step-brother gave the excuse about work and that they don't have the money to do it because their points and airline rewards don't cover Orlando and Disney.

First off I'm irked because they knew months ago that they wouldn't be able to go. They waited until now to tell me. I had an idea because my step-mom said something. Secondly, they emailed me. They didn't even have the guts to call me. But I'm more irked for all sorts of other reasons now...

I called my step-mother after I got the email and she already knew that they were sending it. I found out that the reasons that they gave me for not being able to go were all lies. My step-mother had offered to pay for them, even though they don't have problems with money. Lucy (step-mom) offered to bring Emily (niece) and step sister in law said no. Lucy offered to watch the girls in Disney so step sister in law could spend some time in the spa, and no. Basically everything that was tried was just no, and I had been lead along thinking they could come. I don't know whether to be or .

I'm not worried about posting this, because this will seem tame next to the email they will receive when I get around to emailing. I'm giving myself a few days to cool off and become objective. I don't want to say something I would regret. I got the news while I was at work, which is considering shutting down due to Swine Flu. So I've been in a mood all day. I did find another flower girl; it looks like my boss' 3 year old granddaughter will be able to do it and come down with her mom and aunt. Which is great. I thought for a while I was going to have to have my friends who are going down there be my flower women and spread the petals down the aisle! There were demands for poofy dresses and big hats, so I think we'll stick with the flower girl. It's great to know I have so many good friends.

But it really hurts being lied to by your family. Ya know?

Thanks for the vent. Love, ME!

 

[lpizzuro123]

Hey Meg - just wanted to let you know that I am still around. I had to go to my dads for a few days - he had to have a procedure done - but as of now we are still heading down to Florida. We are planning on leaving here on 5/17 (a week from today) and getting down there on 5/18. 5/19 is still good for us for Carolyn Allen.

All you plans sound great. Not sure if you had any more questions for us before you guys leave about the planning session - or wanted to see more photos. Just let me know. I will be around this week getting ready to go away but I will try to check the boards.

See you soon,
Linda

 

[tiggersam00]

yay for 1 week till WDW!!!

 

[DisneyMissy]

Yum...I want Friendlys now! Next time we're both in MA we should go get some!! I'm glad you got your FG situation under control!! And in less than a week you will be in Disney!!!

 

[tiggersam00]

LOL - Sam you so could be one of the flower women! That Ice Cream reminds me of Friendly's... Reese's Pieces Sundae.. drool... I won't mention that the closest one is 161 miles away in Ellsworth, ME. I'll take you up on that one of these times I get home!

Thanks for the advice though! Still cooling down. Not going to deal with it until after the PS! Then there will be a phone call!

haha, Only if I get to carry one of those flower wands I am super jealous of everytime I see a pic (I would have loved that as a little kid, although I probably woul dhave had it taken away from me for playing with it too much lol!)

Oh and next time your home you have a Friendly's date I used to love the clown sundae (even though I am scared of clowns go figure right?) that had reese's in it... ok I am going to go clean the drool off my keyboard now

PS- I am going to Worcester on Memorial Day

 

[29apr00]

glad you got a new flower girl!

 

[MegKate]

After much ado and craziness, we're finally packed for the PS! Two hours of trying to decide what to wear for the engagement photos came down to being cool and casual. Me - Navy Blue Peasant Shirt with turquoise and green flower accents, jean shorts and brown suede Birkenstocks w/ turquoise jewelry. (Yes, when not wearing Patriots jerseys, I'm usually a hippie, or as Rob says Crunchy!) Rob - North Face Navy Blue T-Shirt, Tan North Face Shorts and Brown Birkenstocks. We're also bringing our sunglasses. I had originally decided to ask the Roots for our engagement pictures to be over at the GF, but now I just emailed them and asked them to go to the Boardwalk. I saw this post on their blog http://rootphotography.blogspot.com/2009/05/dara-jason-engagement.html and became inspired! The pictures are going to be awesome, I can't wait to post!!!

Our schedule has changed because like two nitwits, we forgot to schedule a site visit. Oops. So I had to change a few things around.

May 15th - fly Bangor, ME to NYC, NYC to Orlando getting in at 7pm. Magical Express to POP.

May 16th - MY 28th BIRTHDAY!! Kelly's wedding (Tink_Kel) at sunrise and then Magic Kingdom afterwards. Lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern (one of my favs!) and dinner at Rose and Crown at EPCOT. Illuminations! WICKED PISSAH!

May 17th - Hollywood Studios all day! Lunch at 50's Cafe, haven't decided on dinner - I'm so bad with ADR's!

May 18th - Food tasting at 9am over at the Boardwalk. 1pm Planning Session. Who really is going to want to eat after all that food? We'll probably grab something in the food court of POP if we get hungry.

May 19th - Hair and Makeup Trial with Patricia LeJeune at 8am, Engagement portrait session with Roots at 10am and then site visit with WC Pam Pearce (who is awesome - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!) at 2pm. Hopefully a planned meetup with DISBrides in the evening at DTD!

May 20th - Back to the Arctic. Blecch.

That's all I can think of for right now. I'll go and be a good Meg and respond to posts!

Later gators!!

 

[lpizzuro123]

Hey Meg - glad you got your new schedule arranged. Sorry we will not be meeting at CA. If you want to meet at Downtown Disney lon 5/19 at night that should be ok for us - just let me know. As of now we are arriving on the 18th.

Linda

 

[MegKate]

I'm glad you got your flower girl issues resloved! But I have to say, what is up with putting a veil on the little girl modeling the flower girl dress on the DB website? creepy!

yey for your PS next week and your birthday! And heck, if they can't squeeze in a site visit for you I can take you around, not like they have SBP, ADH and the UK on lockdown

Yeah the veil is just wrong! Thanks for the offer - they did manage to schedule a visit for us, but you can still come hang out at DTD with us. I'm going to try to get a meeting going!

Hey Meg Kate,

So Sorry to hear about this. I've been going through similar family drama. When we sent out our engagement announcement we included an insert asking those who were interested in attending the wedding to let us know, so we cold see if a lot of people or a little would be able to attend (before we comfirmed things) We asked about 99 people and about 84 people said they were interested in going. Now we are down to 65ish people saying they still want to go, but others are all of a sudden thinking they can't go, and we haven't gotten any reply cards back yet, with confirmed desicions. Our room block shows only half the wedding party booked rooms. It's definitely frustrating. To top it off our groomsmen backed out of the wedding after saying he would definitely go even though his wife is having a baby 2 months before the wedding, now he says he can't because of the baby (which is fine..but like you said, couldn't they have told me 10 months ago when I asked, "Are you sure??") now it's 3 months til the wedding! Also looks like our ring bearer isn't going to make it because his mom just got pregnant. I haven't heard from her to get a definite answer, so I can try and get another one (PLUS I already bought him three gifts PERSONALIZED, so I can't return them!)

All I can say is through all the times I've been really upset, I just keep remembering that IM GETTING MARRIED and that's what it's all about. I'll be there with my fiance and it should be a happy day and MY day!

GOOD LUCK!

Holey Moley! I'm so sorry you're going through all that. Good advice though - we do need to remember that it's our day! Somehow in the insanity of planning this, it gets lost at times! I really hope things get easier and the drama ends for you!

Hey Meg - just wanted to let you know that I am still around. I had to go to my dads for a few days - he had to have a procedure done - but as of now we are still heading down to Florida. We are planning on leaving here on 5/17 (a week from today) and getting down there on 5/18. 5/19 is still good for us for Carolyn Allen.

All you plans sound great. Not sure if you had any more questions for us before you guys leave about the planning session - or wanted to see more photos. Just let me know. I will be around this week getting ready to go away but I will try to check the boards.

See you soon,
Linda

Hey Linda - it ended up that we needed to switch our CA appt to 5/16 because we need to do a site visit on 5/19 afternoon. I'm hoping we can plan to meetup at DTD the night of the 19th! I'll come on tomorrow and PM you and we'll make plans if you can!

Yum...I want Friendlys now! Next time we're both in MA we should go get some!! I'm glad you got your FG situation under control!! And in less than a week you will be in Disney!!!

I completely agree!! A Massachusettsian DISBride Meetup! I know I'll be home in July - we're so going to have to get all the Mass Brides together!

haha, Only if I get to carry one of those flower wands I am super jealous of everytime I see a pic (I would have loved that as a little kid, although I probably woul dhave had it taken away from me for playing with it too much lol!)

Oh and next time your home you have a Friendly's date I used to love the clown sundae (even though I am scared of clowns go figure right?) that had reese's in it... ok I am going to go clean the drool off my keyboard now

PS- I am going to Worcester on Memorial Day

The Flower Wand is a given - we'll put some hidden Mickeys on it for you to play with! LOL!

Oh I loved that Clown Sundae - esp the cone dipped in hot fudge... oh drool!! Yep - we need to plan on a Mass Bride meetup at Friendly's in July!

PS - What are you doing in the Woo? Anything fun?

glad you got a new flower girl!

I can definitely say - me too! Hopefully that ends the drama!!

 

[tiggersam00]

The Flower Wand is a given - we'll put some hidden Mickeys on it for you to play with! LOL!

Oh I loved that Clown Sundae - esp the cone dipped in hot fudge... oh drool!! Yep - we need to plan on a Mass Bride meetup at Friendly's in July!

PS - What are you doing in the Woo? Anything fun?

SWEET!!! I will carry the wand proudly !

Ohhh can we, I am holding you to this one missy! MA bride meet sounds great to me, when in July will you be around??

I will be in "the woo" for...wait for it...work...I am... going to be a dancer at a Bar Mitzvah in Worcester lololololol!!! A DJ friedn of minepays me $50/hour to lead line dances and fun middle school games like Coke and Pepsi. I also hold the limbo stick (I am dead serious about that btw, and you are free to laugh and mock... Dave does lol)

 

[DisneyMissy]

I completely agree!! A Massachusettsian DISBride Meetup! I know I'll be home in July - we're so going to have to get all the Mass Brides together!

Sounds awesome!! Just let me know when! I'll hopefully be technically engaged by then so I won't feel so bad that my wedding is almost 2 years away! I love all the ideas I'm getting already, and I'd love to get even more advice over a Reese's Sundae!!

 

[MegKate]

Leaving for the PS! Will be posting pictures in my Facebook as the trip goes and will have a trippie when I get back.

Still looking for Tink_Kel, Kelly - email or call me!!

-Meg

 

[DisneyBrideToni]

Have a great time Meg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take lots of pics!!! We want to hear all about it!

 

[DisneyMissy]

Have tons of fun!! I'm super jealous even though I'll be there just a few days after you get back!

 

[tiggersam00]

have such a great trip Meg!!

 

[disneygal922]

Have a wonderful trip Meg!

 

[DISNEYMAGIC2005]

Hope you have a great trip and you get lots of planning done and you take great pics of Kellys wedding! BTW I wanted to tell u that I am in Boston this weekend so I guess as I was entering New England you were leaving. Well anyway have a great trip! Can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[disneygirlsx3]

Hello, I just wanted to get in here and say that I adore every thing that you have done so far and I'm excited to see your next steps. I hope your PS went well and you arre home safe now.

Thank you for sharing,
Jennifer

 

[MegKate]

Hey all,

I'm back and will be working on my TR from the PS, but I wanted to give you the highlights to chew on as I assemble my thoughts and pictures. Oh yeah and the lowlights - there were a few!!

Highlights

• The Roots are awesome and incredible.
• Patricia LeJeune is just as awesome and incredible.
• Stitch (as in Lilo and Stitch) will be attending my wedding.
• I have one of the coolest Wedding Coordinators ever in Pam Pearce.
• Got a birthday card from Tigger, Eeyore, Pooh and Rob's favorite - Piglet. He led a parade with Pooh!
• Tie dyed cheesecake is the best thing since bread came sliced.

Lowlights

• Missed all Disbrides down there! Kelly because of a communication mixup, which was completely my fault, Becky because of a death in the family, and Linda because Rob got sick.
• It rained every day. The day of the PS - 5/18, we learned the definition of torrential downpour.
• Our bag going home was 56 lbs - 6 pounds over. Delta wanted $90 for the overage. We had to take all my shoes out of the suitcase and carry them on the plane. And through the airport. Blecch.
• Hollywood Studios Backlot Tour - what happened to it? It's horrid!!

So I'm going to work on getting day one up if I can - with more to come.

Later! -Meg