Pinkerbell's TR-5/18/09-WP-Whitehall Room-Sago Cay Point *More Wedding Pictures*

[B2B-2008]

Do you want to keep it $100pp including the pre-reception food?

I'm sure our dinner was only $80 person.

I had the Parmesan-crusted chicken, photo in my TR, it was fantastic like all our food.

 

[linzwylie]

We are tasting the Mahi Mahi steamed in banana leaves with mango salsa on our planning trip, I think we probably are tasting other stuff that you have chosen aswell but I can't actually remember what we have picked to taste

Will let you know what its like !

Linz xxx

 

[Pinkerbell1983]

Your menu sounds yummy.

I tasted the Crab cakes with lemon dill sauce and they were incredible!!!! The sauce really makes them taste great!!! I am crazy about crab cakes and they were the best I have had.

The Parm crusted chicken you selected I tasted also and it was so good!!!!

I tasted the Mahi Mahi but with a vanilla bean sauce which was excellent. I don't like fish but I actually really liked it. It wasn't super fishy tasting. It was a very subtle taste. I liked it alot!

Great to know the food's gonna be good! It's so hard to know what to pick when you haven't actually tasted any, so its good to hear other people's opinions.

Do you want to keep it $100pp including the pre-reception food?

I'm sure our dinner was only $80 person.

I had the Parmesan-crusted chicken, photo in my TR, it was fantastic like all our food.

I would like to keep it at $100 with the pre-reception which is $14, but I wouldn't be totally upset if just the main meal was $100pp. I just seem to have loads of food! I'll take a look at your TR to see pics of your food.

We are tasting the Mahi Mahi steamed in banana leaves with mango salsa on our planning trip, I think we probably are tasting other stuff that you have chosen aswell but I can't actually remember what we have picked to taste

Will let you know what its like !

Linz xxx

Thanks

 

[Pinkerbell1983]

OMG I got my floral BEO back... it's $4238!!!

Kinda what I was expecting really, but not what I wanted!!! The problem is there isn't really anything on it that I want to take out. I have to wait for my other BEO now, then I can see if I really need to!

 

[Pinkerbell1983]

Ceremony

-Round French bouquet of pale yellow roses and white stephanotis (14) with swarovski crystals in pearl and clear, and 4 Mickey's. Wrap stems 75% with ivory ribbon and accent with crystals - $329

-3 x round french bouquet of yellow and ivory roses with accents of white stephanotis (7) with crystals and pearls. Wrap stems 75% with ivory ribbon-3 x $166 = $498

-Flowers wand with pale yellow rose - $45

-Unity candle - $65

-Memorial candle - $35

-9 votive's in altar - $40.50

-Yellow roses petals on altar - $20

-Sway ivory tulle on pews - $150

-Use centerpieces as altar dispaly

-Staged Exit - Ivory cones with yellow rose petals - $143

Pre-reception

-4 x 9" cylinder vase filled half way with water with petals and floating candle - 4 x $8.25 = $33

-Resort to provide ivory linens

-Pale yellow roses for guest book - $12.50

-8 Chiavari chairs @ $12.75 each with sash @ $4.50 = $138

-Chiavari chair delivery fee - $215

Reception

-3 x 7" chunky cylinder vases with water and clear marbles at bottom. Float one pale yellow rose bloom. Place on top of each cylinder one 8" pale yellow rose pomander. 3 x $235 = $705 (one per table)

-6" chunky cylinder vase with water and clear marbles at bottom. Float one pale yellow rose bloom. Place on top of cylinder one 4" pale yellow rose pomander. Place on sweetheart table - $115

-3 votive candle on each table and sweetheart table - 12 x $2.50 = $30

-Sprinkle rose petals on each table - $50

-Place 4 crackled glass votive cups on each table filled half way with water with pale yellow rose bloom. 16 x $5 = $80

-25 sliver matt charger plates. 25 x $6 = $150

-25 chiavari chairs with sash. 25 x $17.25 = $431

-4 x 90 x 90 ivory pixie dust overlays. 4 x $37.50 = $150

-Yellow satin ribbon tie on napkins. 25 x $2 = $50

-Heavily scatter cake table with yellow rose petals - $50

-3 votive's on cake table - $7.50

Dessert Party

-8 chiavari chairs with sash - $140

-Delivery fee - $65

-4 sliver beaded lamps - $60

-Move fee $25

-FL tax - $220

TOTAL -$4000

I think I may need some help to cut things out. Maybe the sash's on the chairs and maybe the tulle swagging at the WP. Although I'm not sure, What do you think?

 

[B2B-2008]

What about doing the following to cut costs.

Could you remove the bridesmaids flowers and give them all the wands? This is something I did to cut the cost.

Sway ivory tulle on pews - Is this something you really need/want? I only had a unity arrangement in the WP as I think it is stunning as it is.

I didn't order any pre-reception flowers on my tables but the GF did put a single rose in a vase on the tables at no cost to me. I didn't think anyone would notice if we didn't have flowers on those tables.

I also wouldn't bother with the chairs in the pre-reception just use theirs, I personally think the dinner table chairs are more important.

Will post more later my dinner is now ready!

 

[lpizzuro123]

I agree with B2B-2008 and use the Floral Wands for your girls. I did this for my three and they just loved them.

Not sure what Unity Candle you are referring to but if it is the Mickey one that Disney sells just let me let you know that it is huge. We were considering it but when we saw how large it was we decided to get our own and bring it down.

I don't remember where your pre-reception is but why not cut out the special chairs there.

I would get rid of the charger plates and the special chairs at the dessert party also.

Linda

 

[adisneygal]

Can you cut BM's floral down? I am doing wands with 3 roses for $36.

I think you could cut out the tulle and it would still be pretty.

And maybe the prereception stuff as well?

And the Dessert party stuff, I went to a site visit and saw the setup with just table clothes and cylinders and it was really, really nice just like that.

It all sounds really beautiful but I think it will still be beautiful if you trim it down a little.

 

[B2B-2008]

I also agree with Linda the unity candle is huge but we got it and love it.

Staged Exit - I cut out the cones and used the basket with petals.

Charger plates - I love these but just to let you know they took ours away with the starter.

Chairs - would normal chairs with covers be cheaper?

Do you really need the pixie dust overlays?

I would also use the Epcot chairs at the dessert party.

What you need to decided it what is most important to you. But Disney Floral will be happy to help you cut down the costs if it is something you really need and want to do.

HTH

 

[Pinkerbell1983]

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[Pinkerbell1983]

Well I've changed some things and cut some things out and my floral is now $3100, not great but a lot better. I cut out the tulle swagging, asked my bm bouquets to only cost $100 (I figure they will be a bit smaller), changed to chair covers with a bow (great tip ) as this cut out delivery fee and per chair was cheaper. I'm also gonna change to baskets with petals for the staged exit, so this will save me another $100. I'll wait until I get my other BEO back and then, take out more if needed.

I'm really stressed at the moment because of money, we are getting help from our parents but are putting any extra to it ourselves, with the cost of the holiday and spending money as well we are looking at £15,000 ($22,000) which is a lot to save up really. I only graduated form uni in sept so we have only been saving since then, and we would have been alright if the exchange rate hadn't affected us so much. I wanted to be adding things on (like cindy's coach) not taking things off! I just don't know what to do... half of me (including DF) says its your dream wedding have what you want, and the other half says don't get into debt by spending loads on it! What did you guys do? Spend or save? We'd probably be alright after the wedding as DF gets a big bonus in July and we wouldn't have anything else to save for so would be alot better off...

On a happier note... my dress gets in next month I'm so looking forward to it! And me and my bm's and my mum are going bm dress shopping in Manchester in Feb so I have some things to look forward to! Oh... and Christmas!

 

[keenercam]

Caroline -- As a person who is finally having her dream wedding after 24+ years of marriage, I think you should do the wedding the way you want, as long as it doesn't put a lot of financial stress on you both as you are just starting out. I know I should be the voice of reason, and really, when all is said and done, all that matters at the end of the day is that you are married. But, it would be a shame for you to always regret not having your dream Disney wedding. Sending you and

 

[orangetiggs]

dont worry about the money, things will be fine, we saved up for our wedding all on our own with no help whatso ever, ok i lost the carriage but i had the landau coach and it was lovely and $1000 cheaper. there are loads of ways to cut back and still have the wedding of your dreams, we did ours for $12000 and we didnt miss anything

 

[alissa2008]

Just catching up with your PJ! Everything looks great! I'm loving your gown!! Are you worried about having your BMs in ivory? Seems really close to white for my tastes--- but I bet it looks smashing!

Also, have you thought about making your own BM bouquets? My mom made mine and they turned out great! We even get to reuse them for our at home reception... saved a ton on floral. She made the boutonnieres as well...just a thought. Not sure how DIY you are...

 

[linzwylie]

Your doing well so far with cutting the floral down !

What are cracked votive holders??

I totally forgot to ask about decor for the cake or guest book table? You would think they would have mentioned it?

Oh well looks like I'm going to be adding before I even get my BEO !!! Wouldn't be like me

Linz xxx

 

[Pinkerbell1983]

Caroline -- As a person who is finally having her dream wedding after 24+ years of marriage, I think you should do the wedding the way you want, as long as it doesn't put a lot of financial stress on you both as you are just starting out. I know I should be the voice of reason, and really, when all is said and done, all that matters at the end of the day is that you are married. But, it would be a shame for you to always regret not having your dream Disney wedding. Sending you and

dont worry about the money, things will be fine, we saved up for our wedding all on our own with no help whatso ever, ok i lost the carriage but i had the landau coach and it was lovely and $1000 cheaper. there are loads of ways to cut back and still have the wedding of your dreams, we did ours for $12000 and we didnt miss anything

Thanks guys You are both right, you only get one wedding, ah? So I'm gonna try and compromise and have most of the things I want without spending a fortune. I'm not gonna cut back on anything that I really really want because I think I'll only regret it later. Sarah, I'm gonna re check your BEO

Just catching up with your PJ! Everything looks great! I'm loving your gown!! Are you worried about having your BMs in ivory? Seems really close to white for my tastes--- but I bet it looks smashing!

Also, have you thought about making your own BM bouquets? My mom made mine and they turned out great! We even get to reuse them for our at home reception... saved a ton on floral. She made the boutonnieres as well...just a thought. Not sure how DIY you are...

Hi
I wasn't worried about ivory bm dresses, my dress is ivory too. But mu mum was and somehow convinced me that it wouldn't stand out on pics so not to have it. So we are now back to yellow, which is what I wanted anyway and we are gonna wait for the shops to get their spring stuff in before we shop for them.
As for making the bm bouquets? I am the least DIY person ever! They would look rubbish if I attemped them! And I really wanted all real flowers. I'm alot happier now they are down to $100 each, because they don't seem to have anything less in them.

Your doing well so far with cutting the floral down !

What are cracked votive holders??

I totally forgot to ask about decor for the cake or guest book table? You would think they would have mentioned it?

Oh well looks like I'm going to be adding before I even get my BEO !!! Wouldn't be like me

Linz xxx

I am doing well but thats because I soooo much to cut out
The planner mentioned the cake table decor to me actually or I would've completely forgot! I had to email and add loads of things and take things off and they were really nice about stuff and changed things straight away. I am already on my second floral proposal, and there is something I need to change on this one too.

The cracked votive holders are that glass that looks like its broken but isn't. Did you enjoy your planning session?

 

[Pinkerbell1983]

I got my BEO and I'm sooooo pleased, including taxes and service charges its $16,656!!!! But there some things that need taking off and the guest list has dropped so I think it will be about $14,500 which is great. It even includes Cinderella's coach!

 

[DISNEY*lover]

Wow! Great job keeping the costs down and getting a low price on that BEO!! I hope I get mine that low.

 

[Pinkerbell1983]

Ceremony
Wedding Pavilion - $2662
Cinderella's Coach - $2700
Limo for 3 hours - 376
Unity Candle - $65
Memorial Candle - $35
Bride Bouquet - $329
Bridesmaid Bouquet (3) - $326
Staged Exit (petals) - $45
Use centerpieces as altar decor
Move fee - $25

Pre-reception
Anti pasto display @ $14.24pp - $400
Cylinders with petals and candles on tables (4) - $33
Chair covers - $68
Petals for guest book table - $12.50

Reception
3 x 7" chunky cylinder vases with water and clear marbles at bottom. Float one pale yellow rose bloom. Place on top of each cylinder one 8" pale yellow rose pomander. 3 x $235 = $705 (one per table)

6" chunky cylinder vase with water and clear marbles at bottom. Float one pale yellow rose bloom. Place on top of cylinder one 4" pale yellow rose pomander. Place on sweetheart table - $115

3 votive candle on each table and sweetheart table - 12 x $2.50 = $30

Sprinkle rose petals on each table - $50

Place 4 crackled glass votive cups on each table filled half way with water with pale yellow rose bloom. 16 x $5 = $80

25 sliver matt charger plates. 25 x $6 = $150

Food (see below) @ $90pp - $2500

Cash bar

Children's meal - $25

Room extension x 3 hours - $1278

4 x 90 x 90 ivory pixie dust overlays. 4 x $37.50 = $150

Yellow satin ribbon tie on napkins. 25 x $2 = $50

Heavily scatter cake table with yellow rose petals - $50

3 votive's on cake table - $7.50

Ipod - $379

Fiscus Tree's x 6 - $990

Mickey Wave cake with white chocolate castle topper - $611

Chair covers - $187

Dessert Party

Chair Covers - $68

Food @ $34pp - $800

Crystal lamps (4) - $60

Total - Around $15,500 to Disney

My food is:
-Mushroom filled pasta with vegetable-sherry broth, leeks, red peppers and gruyere (veg)

-Pan-seared crab cakes with lemon-dill creme

-Caesar salad with parmesan and croutons (veg)

-Olive oil grilled vegetables (veg)

-Parmesan-crusted chicken breast with basil mashed potatoes and mushroom cream

-Creamy parmesan and goats cheese risotto topped with gremolata (veg)

-Mahi Mahi steamed in banana leaves with mango salsa

-New York strip steak with Merlot and black pepper reduction, balsamic crimini mushrooms and roasted shallots.

-Fingerling potatoes

-Sourdough rolls and rustic breads

 

[pink_tink8i8]

thanks for posting your BEO. It is so helpful for all us upcoming brides