Michael & Theresa ~ 4/19/2010~WP/CG/UK lower~holy moly an update! day 4 is up

[disneygal922]

Thanks Tammy, Meg and Skylarr for your input! I appreciate your reading!

So Mike talked to Kristi for an hour and a half yesterday! She sent him all kinds of info and pics! However, now after hearing what she had to say, I'm completely confused about our reception location.... again. She suggested Ariels and sent us some beautiful pics of it. I just can't make up my mind!

Oh, and Misty emailed Mike our contract with a special clause saying we can change dates if we can't have our date with Disney! I'm so excited to get that ball rolling! I know we are still so far out but it just makes it easier to afford things when you spread out the costs! Also, Misty sent us a few forms to fill out regarding the wedding. I briefly looked over them and felt a little overwehlmed b/c there were questions like, ceremony time?, location of bride before the ceremony?, get away vehicle? and I just don't know all the answers yet! Is it imparitive I know all these answers right now for her? or do you think I can just guesstimate what we will be doing? I can always change it right?

 

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

I was going to get mine from vienna florist (You would have to google it because I'm not sure of the name)
A friend of mine used them and Iw as n the wedding party. I am allergic to flowers beyond allergies, and when she handed me mine, I said 'Oh lord" and thought they were real. Then she said "Their fake jenny" and I couldn't believe it. They looked just like everyone elses!hth

 

[Skylarr29]

Thanks Tammy, Meg and Skylarr for your input! I appreciate your reading!

So Mike talked to Kristi for an hour and a half yesterday! She sent him all kinds of info and pics! However, now after hearing what she had to say, I'm completely confused about our reception location.... again. She suggested Ariels and sent us some beautiful pics of it. I just can't make up my mind!

Oh, and Misty emailed Mike our contract with a special clause saying we can change dates if we can't have our date with Disney! I'm so excited to get that ball rolling! I know we are still so far out but it just makes it easier to afford things when you spread out the costs! Also, Misty sent us a few forms to fill out regarding the wedding. I briefly looked over them and felt a little overwehlmed b/c there were questions like, ceremony time?, location of bride before the ceremony?, get away vehicle? and I just don't know all the answers yet! Is it imparitive I know all these answers right now for her? or do you think I can just guesstimate what we will be doing? I can always change it right?

I think it is fine if you don't know everything. How about making a copy to keep for yourself and sending/faxing her an updated one if things change when you get closer to the date so she has it in writing.

 

[disneygal922]

Thanks Skylarr for the suggestion! I really appreciate it!

 

[disneygal922]

I'm even more confused as to where we want the reception now. We really want something with a lot of natural light and are having approx 60 peeps! this is our pro/con list of the sites we've considered. please feel free to comment and advise! Michael, please feel free to add to this list!!

Narcoossee's ~ Pros: Love the patio area, Most natural lighting, beautiful view
Cons: No dance floor, too narrow (guests would be too spread out)

Citricos ~ Pros: Gorgeous windows
Cons: Just something about the colors , No dancing

Ariels ~ Pros: Dance Floor, 2 levels, plenty of room
Cons: Not a ton of Natural light, and we aren't fans of the fish chandeliers

Cali Grill ~ Pros: Tons of Natural Lighting, awesome view!
Cons: reception has to end by 3

Living Seas ~ Pros: awesome atmosphere
Cons: no natural lighting, can't use outside photography

Whitehall ~ Pros: lots of natural lighting, patio
Cons: too small for us

I just don't know where else to look into. We like all these places but are not blown away by one. We don't want it to look too restaurant-y but we don't want a ball room either. I just don't know.... any suggestions.

 

[lpizzuro123]

My recommendation is Atlantic Dance Hall. We had our wedding there this past November. Our ceremony was in Italy at 9:00 so our pre-reception was from 10:00 to11:00 and our reception from 11:00 to 3:00. We had 50 guests so we had 5 tables of 10 plus our Sweetheart Table. You do get light streaming in from the large glass doors. The pre-reception was upstairs and the reception was downstairs. One nice thing is there there is a balcony on each floor so you could walk outside. I am attaching a few photos. Let me know if you would like to see more. We really liked it because it was not your typical ballroom.

BTW - Misty was our photographer and took all of these photos.

Outside on the Boardwalk.

Photos on the balcony.

Two of the chefs at our Make Your Own Crepes and Make You Own Omlet stations.

Checking out our cake - you can see the upstairs - this is where our pre-recption was.

Our first dance.

The setup of the room.

More dancing.

Our guests loved the ADH. It really seemed like a great party.

Linda

 

[disneygal922'sboy]

That's interesting that you had 50 people attend. Our wedding planner told us we shouldn't use Atlantic because our guest list of 60 is not enough to use that space. hmmmmm

 

[disneygal922'sboy]

The more pictures I see the more I can't make up my mind. The joys of being completely indecisive!!

 

[lpizzuro123]

50 was a great amount for us. Disney was ok with this. When we told them this is what we wanted we probably told them we were thinking around 60 or so people. Having 5 tables on the dance floor plus ours was the perfect amount. If we had more then 60 we would have had to use the next level up with the smaller tables that held 4 people each. I would definately ask again if you think you want this place. Less then 50 probably would have been too little for this space.

Linda

 

[MegKate]

That is a ditto on the 50 people. ADH was in the early running for our reception and our WC recommended it for our group. But we wanted something closer to SBP.

If I had seen Linda's pictures (which are awesome btw), I would have probably gone for it instead of Boardwalk Ballroom.

 

[lpizzuro123]

That is a ditto on the 50 people. ADH was in the early running for our reception and our WC recommended it for our group. But we wanted something closer to SBP.

If I had seen Linda's pictures (which are awesome btw), I would have probably gone for it instead of Boardwalk Ballroom.

Thanks so much. ADH was just what we wanted. We had been there before and I just think the room was great.

Linda

 

[Skylarr29]

That is a ditto on the 50 people. ADH was in the early running for our reception and our WC recommended it for our group. But we wanted something closer to SBP.

If I had seen Linda's pictures (which are awesome btw), I would have probably gone for it instead of Boardwalk Ballroom.

It's not too late to change locations! I changed mine up until a few months before, I think my wedding planner hated me lol.

 

[Skylarr29]

I'm even more confused as to where we want the reception now. We really want something with a lot of natural light and are having approx 60 peeps! this is our pro/con list of the sites we've considered. please feel free to comment and advise! Michael, please feel free to add to this list!!

Narcoossee's ~ Pros: Love the patio area, Most natural lighting, beautiful view
Cons: No dance floor, too narrow (guests would be too spread out)

Citricos ~ Pros: Gorgeous windows
Cons: Just something about the colors , No dancing

Ariels ~ Pros: Dance Floor, 2 levels, plenty of room
Cons: Not a ton of Natural light, and we aren't fans of the fish chandeliers

Cali Grill ~ Pros: Tons of Natural Lighting, awesome view!
Cons: reception has to end by 3

Living Seas ~ Pros: awesome atmosphere
Cons: no natural lighting, can't use outside photography

Whitehall ~ Pros: lots of natural lighting, patio
Cons: too small for us

I just don't know where else to look into. We like all these places but are not blown away by one. We don't want it to look too restaurant-y but we don't want a ball room either. I just don't know.... any suggestions.

Out of the choices I really like the California Grill (well my first would be Whitehall but you are right that your group is too big). I have seen a few weddings set up there and they were just beautiful. The natural light and the view are both amazing and you have access to the catwalk for an even better view. Will you have time to visit any of these locations in person? Have you eaten there before? The food is really really good.

Also, when we were looking into the California Grill, one of the special touches I wanted to add was departing on the Grand One. I saw another bride on here do it and her guests were able to see them coming in from the lagoon and everything and it was really an awesome touch.

Con for California Grill (not sure about the other restaurant locations but it might apply) no menu tasting and must choose from their catering menu.

Pro: Their food is amazing so you don't really have to worry about having to only choose from the catering menu and it isn't like your typical wedding food.

I am sure you will find the perfect location.

 

[disneygal922]

My recommendation is Atlantic Dance Hall. We had our wedding there this past November. Our ceremony was in Italy at 9:00 so our pre-reception was from 10:00 to11:00 and our reception from 11:00 to 3:00. We had 50 guests so we had 5 tables of 10 plus our Sweetheart Table. You do get light streaming in from the large glass doors. The pre-reception was upstairs and the reception was downstairs. One nice thing is there there is a balcony on each floor so you could walk outside. I am attaching a few photos. Let me know if you would like to see more. We really liked it because it was not your typical ballroom.

BTW - Misty was our photographer and took all of these photos.

Our guests loved the ADH. It really seemed like a great party.
Linda

Thanks Linda for posting your pics! They are great and very helpful! From your pics, I'd say 50 people is the perfect size! Thank you so much for the info, we greatly appreciate it!

The more pictures I see the more I can't make up my mind. The joys of being completely indecisive!!

The funny thing is... I'm usually the indecisive one!

Out of the choices I really like the California Grill (well my first would be Whitehall but you are right that your group is too big). I have seen a few weddings set up there and they were just beautiful. The natural light and the view are both amazing and you have access to the catwalk for an even better view. Will you have time to visit any of these locations in person? Have you eaten there before? The food is really really good.

Also, when we were looking into the California Grill, one of the special touches I wanted to add was departing on the Grand One. I saw another bride on here do it and her guests were able to see them coming in from the lagoon and everything and it was really an awesome touch.

Con for California Grill (not sure about the other restaurant locations but it might apply) no menu tasting and must choose from their catering menu.

Pro: Their food is amazing so you don't really have to worry about having to only choose from the catering menu and it isn't like your typical wedding food.

I am sure you will find the perfect location.

I never thought of using the Grand One!!! That is an awesome idea, Thanks Skylarr! We have not been to any of these locations and unfortunately won't be able to see them until our planning session. Thank you so much for your input! I appreciate it so much!

 

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

I think the Atlantic Dance hall would be nice. Its not too ballroomy and i believe when we checked it out it had a deck? This also isn't restaurant-y ....

 

[disneygal922]

WOOHOO!!!! We sent Misty our deposit this morning!!!! Now all I need to do is sign that contract and get it scanned in and emailed back!!!

 

[padisneyfour]

congrats on sending your dep to Misty.....Her work is beautiful!

 

[lpizzuro123]

Yeah for Misty - you will love working with her and her husband.

Here is a photo of my DH and me with Misty taken at our dessert party.

Linda

 

[disneygal922]

Yeah for Misty - you will love working with her and her husband.

Here is a photo of my DH and me with Misty taken at our dessert party.

Linda

Thanks for posting your pic Linda! It's always great to put a name with a face! Also, Linda, Your pics were great so I know we are in good hands! Thanks again!

 

[disneygal922]

Ok, opinion needed!!!! How long was your reception? Is 3 hours long enough for eating and dancing? I really don't want to feel rushed and am really nervous we would. How 'on time' does a wedding run?