Now that you've ruined a wedding, what are you going to do next?

[AZ JazzyJ]

I'm going to Disney World!

Yes folks that's right, after delving into the wonderful world of wedding planning I have single-handedly ruined the upcoming wedding for my daughter (well that's her story and she is sticking to it.) I mean I thought I was good at planning stuff. Look at the Great Pin Adventure, that was fun right? So when Ashley decided to get married this summer I was more than happy to help her out with a few ideas:

• The colors should of course be purple and teal.
• Since her name is Ashley, we could use the logo of the Diamondbacks within the decorations.
• Since she wants a dance at the reception music selections should include The Chicken Dance, the Bank One Ballpark Roof Opening Theme, and the Theme to Indiana Jones. Bonus points if they know the happy pin dance.
• Bobblehead dolls make great cake toppers.
• The Arizona Diamondbacks Team Shop is the only bridal registry you need.
• There should be mini-adventures all around town on the wedding day, sort of a Where in the World is the Wedding Party.
• Instead of a toast, all guests at the reception should do the wave.
• Each guest should get a passport when they arrive at the reception and they have to get 80 other guests to stamp their passport to be entered into a drawing for fabulous prizes.
• Mention pins in the invitations and watch the guest list balloon to over 350 people carrying small suitcases of metal.
• There should be a scavenger hunt leading up to the reception and guests should arrive with menus, napkins, and autographs of people working around town.
• Refreshments should include hot dogs, peanuts, cracker jacks, and cotton candy.
• The bachelor party should be at Bank One Ballpark in the pool.
• Home plate makes a perfect backdrop for exchanging vows.
• Disneyland makes a perfect location for a honeymoon and could she pick up a few pins from this list. Oh and would she mind being a proxy pin trader?
• Lanyards make perfect thank-you gifts for everyone attending.
• Televisions tuned to ESPN need to be located within eyesight of the receiving line.
• The only valid dates to have weddings are during away games or the off-season. Check the schedule before deciding on a date or leave me a number where I can call in to give the bride away.
• Baseball hats are required attire. Black ones of course since this is a formal event.

Well, they vetoed every one of these ideas and it was even suggested that perhaps I should just go somewhere and let them do the wedding themselves. You don't have to tell me twice so given that direction I started dialing around checking flights and hotels. Next thing Trina knew I had two tickets to Orlando and a room reserved for April 16 - April 22 at the Swan. She seemed kind of ticked off until I reminded her that I had two (2) tickets meaning she was going too. That was different, she called Ashley wished her good luck with the planning and began packing. So I am wondering, is anyone else making a run for the border and going to be in Walt Disney World during that time? I would love to see anyone and everyone when we get there. Maybe we could meet at one of Scoop's seminars and make a party out of it. After all, I have given WDW nearly 7 months to recover since the last time I tipped the park over.

Jeff

 

[LynniethePooh]

Jeff
I thought your wedding ideas sounded great!

I will be there! SAME exact dates......hmmmm ......that is weird.

Not at the Swan tho.....ASsports then last few at AKL.

Hope to run you over........errr........run into you......ehhhh .......see you!

(yes....I do have an ECV!!! {evil laugh} )

 

[Luv2Roam]

I'm not one to attend wedddings unless I have to. But I would have been happy to go to the one you planned! Sounds like fun!

 

[JudithM]

OMG! As I write this, it is snowing outside! That's it ... I'm out of here ... I'm going to WDW as soon as I can find my summer clothes ... I talked to a CM Friday & it was 85 degrees, sunny & pleasant ... I could deal with that!

Now Jeff, as for the wedding planning ... you may be the banker for this event, but it is Ashley's BIG day. Let her have her say !

 

[MeanLaureen]

I mean I thought I was good at planning stuff. Look at the Great Pin Adventure, that was fun right?

Take it from me.. the GPA's would have turned into a GDPA (Great Diamondbacks Pin Adventure) if I didn't keep an eye on him

 

[Dom13]

Laurie I'm glad you explained the "D". From the direction of this post I thought it meant Disaster!!

 

[AZ JazzyJ]

Originally posted by JudithM
OMG! As I write this, it is snowing outside! That's it ... I'm out of here ... I'm going to WDW as soon as I can find my summer clothes ...

Judith, I am guessing your summer clothes are in a box. Oh wait, you live in a box behind the Post Office so they HAVE to be in a box. So when it snows does your house get soggy? Ruthie and I could probably help prop up the box if we knew where you lived.

Originally posted by MeanLaureen
Take it from me.. the GPA's would have turned into a GDPA (Great Diamondbacks Pin Adventure) if I didn't keep an eye on him.

I quote the immortal cartoon Scooby-Doo, "And I would have gotten away with it too if it weren't for those meddling kids!"

How can you possibly have a party that doesn't include baseball? Hmm, that gives me an idea. Instead of a guest list, we will have everyone that comes to the reception sign a baseball! Ashley has to go for that one right?

Ok, so far we got

• LinniethePooh
• JudithM
• Adventure Girl
• Me

This is starting to look like a Conga line.

Jeff

 

[karinmac]

Hey Jeff,
OK so they don't want to go to Disneyland on their honeymoon, you have California friends who are always happy to pick up (and send to you ) pins that you want.


Karin

 

[Raulandpinboy]

I like the wedding ideas, I thought they were all great must be a guy thing.

And as luck would have it Donna and I will both be at WDW at the same time you and Trina are there is that luck or what.

We are staying at the Otero Desert Inn, Its a little bed and breakfast place that comes with high ratings, and pets are allowed.

Tell Trina I'll practice on my plastic baseball bat hitting candy at English tourists in case she wants a rematch

 

[Obi-Wan Pinobi]

We are staying at the Otero Desert Inn, Its a little bed and breakfast place that comes with high ratings, and pets are allowed.

Careful, Ed. If Lauri sees this, the next time we come down we'll have 4 poodles with us.

After reading Jeff's wedding plans, I had this horrible cross of "Father of the Bride" and "Major League", but with lanyards and cacti.

 

[GotAnyPins]

WWWEELLLLLL!!!!!! All I have to say is I think the wedding sounds cool....and no wonder Raul would too.....He forgot to mention that when our DD Lauree got married, he was handcuffed to her, and wouldn't unlock them until Malcolm paid ransom...errr I mean dowry

Long story...and we have it on film....it is our biggest rental of all our adventures...especially from Wedding Planners....

For JudithM...it is now about 50 w/ wind from the NW at 20-25 mph..last night was in the 40"s and we loyally dragged ourselves to Scoops seminar in pouring COLD rain, at about 60...We are still wondering where our 85 went This is hanging on until at least Wed. and only going to be in the 80's for the rest of the week....

And to Lauri one of our newest Scoopies....I know how hard you had to fight to keep Jeff in line...it's a dirty job, but someone has to do it...

And Jeff we fill be seeing you and Trina soon....Eddie has been in the back yard w/ baseball bat and hard candy...What is that all about??? Poor Manny is the unfortunate catcher...

 

[buggin']

See ya at WdW Jeff & Trina!!!!

Eds throwin' candy huh?!? Remind me not to go to Wal-Mart anytime soon...!!! Poor Manny...LoL!!!

Buggin'
Amber

 

[MadStrawberry]

I think you should GO TO DISNEYLAND !!!!!
Barbara
(the bird, the bird, the bird is the word)
MsMad

 

[daber]

As usual, "I'm late I'm late for a very important date."
I don't arrive til 4/26.

 

[AZ JazzyJ]

Well, I am nearly packed and ready to rock. We have to be at the airport at 6 AM. I have packed Trina's ankle brace and banished her from all stairs until we get to WDW (I still remember the last adventure when she did her best Dick VanDyke and the ottoman impression). We should be in the parks by 4:30 or 5:00 tomorrow afternoon looking for adventure. One thing we both realized is that we have NEVER seen a parade at Walt Disney World. Hopefully we will have that opportunity this trip. They do still have parades right?

And Daber, don't stress it. I plan on leaving a pin with Scoop to trade with you when you get there. That way we can say we traded at one of Scoop's seminars. It will be a mystery trade, Scoop can give you my pin and I will catch up with you on another trip to complete the trade.

Take care, and I'll see you in a week with a whole new set of adventures....

Jeff