So, since my friends wedding DF and I have had some discussion of our own.
We've talked about doing the Disney Honeymoon Registry-but nixed it when we realized that the card HAS TO BE USED during our honeymoon-and if it is not used we DO NOT get a refund on money that we received as gifts. DF pointed out that if people were just going to give us money-lets think about just taking the cash and putting it toward DVC!!!
WoooHooo! Don't have to tell me twice or try to sell me on that idea!!! DF also pointed out that if we were going to the DHR that and we didn't use all the money on the card we would be forced to buy more stuff that we don't have room for. I hear him there too...We are busting out of our apartment as it is!
(Yes, time to more into a house-but waiting until we are married to square that away...Makes the paperwork easier!)
We also considered a Wishes wedding. This is in part b/c my mom likes to push the idea that if we have more people we would get more gifts and how she wants this person there and that person...Oh and don't forget the latest-I want everyone to see you in your dress...Show them the pictures!
So, DF and I set out to take a look at the DFTW website and quickly nixed that idea as well. Yes, we could invite more people, but honestly-who would come and how much more drama would that cause? Second. For everything we want we would be held to that minimum and after looking at others BEOs an Escape was still the way to go for us. We might add enhancements on and yes they will cost money-but we can figure out the "reception" stuff and look for either a restaurant or something with a small food & beverage minimum that would work for a total of 10 people.
I relayed this to my mother this morning and once she saw that the Wishes al a carte was going to cost us WAY more than we needed or wanted she excepted that we were staying with an 8 person guest list and that was that. Period. Really it was just a matter of putting it in terms of dollars and cents.
So, we're good there. (However, my enhancements might put us over the $12,000 minimum anyway...but that would include my dress, shoes, tuxes etc as well)
Mom has asked that we enlighten my father so that he doesn't feel as though we are leaving anyone out...Once he sees the cost he'll get it too.
Talking about receptions...I'm at a loss. I just looked on Mouse Weddings and one suggestion on there was V&A Chef's Table. The table holds up to 10 people (perfect) They create (or we create
) a menu and then we get to sample stuff as we go along. Sounds like a cool idea-something that people will definitely remember...However, that comes with a cost of $150/person BEFORE wine pairings. Then the cost goes up to $250/person. Hmmm...Nope too much...Unless there aren't any other cool options.
I have to interject...I need a job...Job = extra cool stuff at the wedding!!!
We've talked about fireworks options. We've talked about having a lunch reception instead. Really the reception thing is just up in the air. Who knows. I'm putting that on the "Good Thing I've Got Time List."
DF and I have also talked about the extra pixie dust that we want our guests to enjoy. We don't know if our families are staying at the world for any length of time or if they will have park passes...So, we've come up with a list of things that we would like to do for our guests-that don't require park admission...Should $$$ allow...and even some of it we've worked into our Disney Visa Rewards Points as well as saving disney dollars and extra saving along the way.
This list includes:
the day before the wedding...
-Golf for the guys
-Afternoon Tea for the girls
-HDDR dinner
We feel that these things are things will provide some pixie dust and that our guests will not feel as though they will have to have park passes if they choose to just fly in and fly out for the wedding. That itinerary will be better tailored once we get closer. (like 180 days closer to make ADRs for things)
So, I think we've made progress on a bunch of different things...Small steps at least.
I'm still trying to figure out how to add:
-Major Domo (My mom thought this would be cool but it was quickly nixed b/c of the price
-Justify lining the aisle with rose petals (I read somewhere that that is $300
...but I really want them
So, who knows)
-Videography...another one of those...Do I get it or no. So far we are at no just b/c of cost and whether or not we will really watch it again or if it will just sit in the video cabinet. I don't know.
I think those are the 3 things on my wish list.
I'm still waiting to hear about #1 choice job. Keep sending the pixie dust. Job = more wedding stuff!!!
Thanks
Bet you were happy to wake up
That makes me sad...but I wouldn't want them to do something that was unsafe for them either. 
I need a life...and a job. 
Nevermind, I think I have my answer...I forgot about the massage/mani/pedi bit... Sheesh! 
I'm happy b/c I can do something for her. DF and I will edit the video for her before giving back to her....Which she doesn't know yet. 
Figures. Maybe we will get lucky and it will clear up before we have to be at the church.
Seeing and being part of hers put me in the mood to plan more! I'll be back later to post I'm sure!
I better start soon, or the monthly amount is just going to keep getting bigger. 
I'm NOT getting sick on my wedding day! Mom agrees and we deal with it.
