Meryll83's SBP/Citrico's/Morocco PJ - Update: Trip Report now underway!!

[Mama of Indybride]

Yay for wedding rings!

I've been following your PJ ever since IndyBride found the Dis!

I'm so glad you are only a month out to be able to book!

Congratulations!

 

[meryll83]

Just looked back and our wedding bands are different!

Phew, we can step out of the Twilight Zone for now then! We'll be able to get great ideas from each other though

Yay for wedding rings!

I've been following your PJ ever since IndyBride found the Dis!

I'm so glad you are only a month out to be able to book!

Congratulations!

Thank you for sticking along for the ride, it's been a long one already! I'm really happy you can take the time to follow along You can give me some motherly wisdom!

 

[Eeyore's Tailfinder]

Yay for being able to book in 4 weeks!!

 

[Chilly]

3 weeks tomorrow till you can book (I think)

 

[meryll83]

6 days til booking day!!

From what I gather, I won't find out that day if we get our choices, so I think those days of waiting to find out are gonna be the worst so far!!

I've had a last minute waiver on Morocco for the DP (again! I think I already worried about this earlier on) as I'm worried that the islands in the middle of World Showcase Lagoon will block the view of IllumiNations.
So I've broadened the horizons to the French Island Arm and UK Upper Terrace and got Simon to pick the spot.
He's gone with UK Upper, which is cool as we're from the UK and have the advantage of chairs and tables already there
Of course, now I've developed concerns on this location too, so wondered if you guys can ease my mind!
- can the tables here have table linens put on them still, as the parasols look non-removable?
- the parasols look a bit grubby to me, but hey, it'll be dark won't it?
- is it a good view from here?
- is there the possibility of another dessert party being below us at UK Lower? Not that this really matters, I just find it funny that they try and prevent brides from seeing each other all the rest of the day, but it seems there's a great chance they will here!
- are we likely to get this location with our party of 12? I know that they seem to prefer Escapees being in certain locations and I'm not sure how keen they are on using this one..

Is there anything else I need to have ready for the phone call? I presume we need some backup options, but how many? And is this just the times or locations too? Can I only book the actual ceremony on the day, or can I register my interest in the DP too, or do I have to do that once the ceremony is confirmed?

Breathe! Think that's it for now, just need the next week to speed along!!

 

[mcarthur205]

When I called to book my Escape VR back in April, the person I spoke to took a note of the venue and time I wanted for the ceremony and told me that someone would call me back within a few days. I mentioned that I was also interested in having a dessert party and was told that my planner, when I was assigned one, would deal with that. I got a call back within 48 hours from Dorren Diehl, a Sales Coordinator, who told me that my preferred location and time was available, but again my planner, when allocated would deal with the dp.

Doreen dealt with the contract and deposit, and once that was done, she told me that I would get a planner assigned within two weeks. It was a full two weeks later when I got a call from Tanis to introduce herself. At that time, she took a note of the fact that I wanted a dp, but said that it couldn't be booked until eight months out.

So you've probably got a little more time to think about it LOL!

Hope this helps.

 

[meryll83]

Sigh. More waiting on the dessert party front then Is it still only bookable at 8 months out for Wishes as well as Escape? I keep having crazy last minute ideas about changing to Wishes again, but I know that would mess up the reception meal we are now set on and of course cost a whole lot more cash! I need to keep talking myself back down!

Do I have to wait to book the MK photoshoot as well?

Do I need to pick a certain number of backup times or locations for the ceremony to have ready for the phonecall?

Booking day tomorrow! So excited!!

 

[Chilly]

Booking day tomorrow! So excited!!

Lucky you, hope it goes well!

 

[mcarthur205]

I wasn't asked for alternative times/locations for the ceremony when I called, but I suppose it couldn't hurt to have those available. I was told that stuff like dessert parties, photoshoots etc, is dealt with by your planner when you get one. Your sales coordinator will deal with the contract, deposit, etc before you get a planner allocated to you.

 

[padisneyfour]

good luck making the call....

 

[MegKate]

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow - post as soon as you hear!!

 

[Chilly]

I've got everything crossed for you.

 

[Summer-Caitlin]

I'm really excited for you Meryll, I remember that time well.

I didn't need to have back up locations, I think they have standard ones in case of bad weather etc. I booked the MK Photo Shoot about the same time, I booked it over email and when the contract came through it was pretty much already set up. Tanis told me in advance what day and time I had and whether I managed to get my requested day. I would have some backup ceremony times though, just in case. I actually wish I had married at a later time (was 10.00am) but getting ready and everything was hust too hectic! An evening wedding would have also been nice! VR on the cards

Post and let us know how you got on today!

 

[meryll83]

Thanks for the well wishes everyone!

I just called the main number and left some basic details with a dude called Josh and he said someone would get back to me today or wednesday (tomorrow). They had some of my old details on the system from when we were considering Wishes, so I gave him the new choices.

Is that it then for today do you all think?

Will the next phonecall I get be the one to say we have/haven't got our choices, or is there something more to be discussed in the next phonecall before we get confirmation?

I was expecting something more dramatic than a quick 3 minute phonecall I guess

I wonder if I should have called Brie on her direct number, I've just looked and the email I got after confirming she would be taking over from Doreen did say I should call her direct today. Oopsie, what do you all think?

Aww look at my ticker, exactly one year out!

 

[Chilly]

Thanks for the well wishes everyone!

I just called the main number and left some basic details with a dude called Josh and he said someone would get back to me today or wednesday (tomorrow). They had some of my old details on the system from when we were considering Wishes, so I gave him the new choices.

Is that it then for today do you all think?

Will the next phonecall I get be the one to say we have/haven't got our choices, or is there something more to be discussed in the next phonecall before we get confirmation?

I was expecting something more dramatic than a quick 3 minute phonecall I guess

I wonder if I should have called Brie on her direct number, I've just looked and the email I got after confirming she would be taking over from Doreen did say I should call her direct today. Oopsie, what do you all think?

Aww look at my ticker, exactly one year out!

I guess all they need is to know the time/date/location today and then they wait till the end of the day to see if they have any clashes then they ring everyone back.

Perhaps you could send her an e-mail?

 

[meryll83]

I guess all they need is to know the time/date/location today and then they wait till the end of the day to see if they have any clashes then they ring everyone back.

Perhaps you could send her an e-mail?

I've emailed Brie as well, just for my own piece of mind!
Just confirmed the details Josh took on the phone, and said I was looking forward to hearing from them.

Omigod I have no patience, I am going to burst before tomorrow is out!

Think I'll go and cook myself some lunch to occupy myself....

 

[figmentfan814]

How exciting! I know it is a little anti-climatic when you make the booking call. But, it's so exciting to see the one year marker on your clicker!!!

 

[meryll83]

Woohoo! We got the date, time and location we wanted!

All systems are go now contacting our outside vendors etc to confirm, and I can finish those save the dates off now and get them sent!

The dessert party can't be booked til 8 months out I'm told, and our choice of restaurant 6 months, so I'll just have to guess on our save the dates that I'm giving out the right info!

 

[Chilly]

Woohoo! We got the date, time and location we wanted!

All systems are go now contacting our outside vendors etc to confirm, and I can finish those save the dates off now and get them sent!

The dessert party can't be booked til 8 months out I'm told, and our choice of restaurant 6 months, so I'll just have to guess on our save the dates that I'm giving out the right info!

GREAT NEWS!

Do you need to put the Dessert Party and Restaurant location on the save the dates? The important thing is the date and you've got that. Did you sort out the problem with printing your save the dates?

 

[mcarthur205]

That's great news! Congratulations!