My Private Event At The Grand Floridian Marina

[D&R love Disney]

Janet your pictures are spectacular. The party looks like it was an incredible time. Disney certainly went out of their way creating the magic.

 

[Janet2k]

Last year I put together a short video slideshow with a few of the fireworks photos from my Summerhouse Dinner Party Event. I did this as a thank you for my friends. Within the next week, I hope to share this slideshow in my FTW Vow Renewal Planning Session trip report. I thought I would share it here first in order to give you folks a small (very small) glimpse of what I experienced at the Grand Floridian’s marina. Please note that my Disney photographer took these photos at an angle. His main objective was to capture my guests watching the fireworks, not necessarily getting photos of the fireworks themselves.

Click here to go to the video slideshow. It is located on Google Video. (Note: I don't think you need to install Google's video player in order to view it. Things have changed with Google Video over the past few months.)

If I can find the time, I hope to do the same thing with my Fairy Tale Weddings Welcome Party (the party this thread is about). I’ll post a link to it here.

 

[Janet2k]

Since there has been some discussion lately regarding beverages (both soft and hard and everything in-between), I thought I would share a few of the items that I was charged for in regards to my Welcome / Dessert Party (note: these prices were from October of 2004):

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Fee, Bartender
$100
Plus Gratuity (20%) and Sales Tax (6.5%)
$127.80

Hosted, Assorted Sodas
$2.75 each
13 glasses = $35.75
Plus Gratuity (20%) and Sales Tax (6.5%)
$45.69

Hosted, Bottled Water
$3.50 each
3 bottles = $10.50
Plus Gratuity (20%) and Sales Tax (6.5%)
$13.42

Hosted, Premium Cocktails
$5.75 each
10 glasses = $57.50
Plus Gratuity (20%) and Sales Tax (6.5%)
$73.49

Hosted, Premium Cabernet Sauvignon
$6.25 each
5 glasses = $31.25
Plus Gratuity (20%) and Sales Tax (6.5%)
$39.94

Hosted, Premium Chardonnay
$6.25 each
5 glasses = $31.25
Plus Gratuity (20%) and Sales Tax (6.5%)
$39.94

Total Beverage Bill: $340.28
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My guest list was small and thus my beverage bill was very reasonable. Plus, my guests didn’t really drink that much since everyone was too busy chitchatting and enjoying the gorgeous moonlight. It was a very laid-back and relaxing party. Perfect, absolutely perfect.

 

[janine]

Janet's events sound fantastic don't they?
I am in the planning process with the Yacht Club for a private event down on the beach there for my wedding, inspired by Janet's events. I just hope it will be as good as Janet's. I am sure it will.
I just love to read all about her parties. She really should be working in Disney's convention's department.
She has so much information to pass on, and worded so beautifully. Janet, have you not thought about working there?

Janine

 

[UnderTheMistletoe]

How lovely! I loved the details and the special surprises for your guests!

 

[Dooda]

the pictures are lovely... thanks for sharing

 

[WonderWomanDC]

I love hearing about your events, Janet2k.
One of these days I have to post my recaps from my wedding at the Tower of Terror