Planning our November 2012 Disney World Wedding - Photos added!

[BrdWlkBride2005]

Congrats!

 

[meganj728]

Congrats!! DF and I just got engaged 2 weekends ago and we are pretty much at the same planning stages as you are, we are planning an Oct. 28th, 2012 wedding. I look forward to following your plans along the way

 

[Tifa]

Congrats!! DF and I just got engaged 2 weekends ago and we are pretty much at the same planning stages as you are, we are planning an Oct. 28th, 2012 wedding. I look forward to following your plans along the way

Same to you as well! Let me know how it goes for you We actually just received our Room Blocking e-mail and information so we are going through that as we speak...or type!

 

[meganj728]

Same to you as well! Let me know how it goes for you We actually just received our Room Blocking e-mail and information so we are going through that as we speak...or type!

We just got ours today. Good thing we both took tomorrow off, because I think we have a lot to go over. Did you receive a "budget beo" yet?

 

[kkfl2m]

Hopefully these links work and will help out those that are lurking about trying to find out pricing information...

Menu Options
http://www.disneycateredmenus.com/menus/WED/WED_All_Menus_v082510.pdf

Bar Packages
http://www.disneycateredmenus.com/menus/WED/WED_Bar_Package_v100609.pdf

Disney Photography/Videography Packages*
http://www.disneyeventphotography.com/brochures/

Thanks so much for sharing that info!! Those menus look so tasty and the pricing will help so much with estimates. Do you happen to have a link to the dessert party menus? I tried to navigate from disneycateredmenus but it wants a password.

Also, it looks like the MK photo shoot went up by $300, yikes!

 

[Tifa]

We just got ours today. Good thing we both took tomorrow off, because I think we have a lot to go over. Did you receive a "budget beo" yet?

No not yet. I'm having to do estimates on my own at the moment by going over what information they have given me. I don't think they'll give me one until our planner is situated.

The room blocking is a lot to go over and kind of complicated with their if you hold x amount, we really hold y amount, but you have to guarantee z amount.

<-- me going over the info and numbers

So at the moment it's pretty much us calling everyone on our guest list to see what hotel they can guarantee they'll stay at and for which days because we don't want to have to pay extra for rooms not used.

 

[Tifa]

Thanks so much for sharing that info!! Those menus look so tasty and the pricing will help so much with estimates. Do you happen to have a link to the dessert party menus? I tried to navigate from disneycateredmenus but it wants a password.

Also, it looks like the MK photo shoot went up by $300, yikes!

Sorry they didn't send me the dessert party menus
I won't be hosting one so I didn't need it. But my guess would be to look in the menus section I linked to and look at the al la carte section and price the desserts there and you should have about the same pricing?

Yeah, I was disappointed when I saw they raised the portrait sessions. We're hoping we can still afford one because I want photos of us inside the parks so we'll see what happens.

 

[Tifa]

Wanted to post how my wedding bouquet is coming along. Yes I'm using silk roses because I want to keep my bouquet forever! plus I love sparkle so I'm adding swarovski crystal to it. Can you spot the hidden mickey?

 

[Tifa]

I have also been thinking of songs for the ceremony. Though not set in stone I'm hoping that it can happen

Prelude:
Nemo Egg Main Title - Finding Nemo
Define Dancing - Wall-E
Ratatouille Piano Theme - Ratatouille
The Ellie Badge - UP

Processional:
Simple and Clean - Kingdom Hearts 2
So Close - Enchanted (Bride Entrance)

Recessional:
First Date - Wall-E
or
We Belong Together - Toy Story 3

 

[Tifa]

We decided on our theme and colors!

Theme: Couture Corsair (aka elegant pirate yar!)
Colors: Red and Black with White and Gold accents

 

[Tifa]

I know some people are interested in some pricing information. This is a sample pricing sheet my coordinator sent me. I hope it will help those that are trying to figure out their budgeting (Prices reflect WDW only)

Locations:
Wedding Pavilion (includes organist) $3,000
Theme Park Location (excluding Magic Kingdom) $2,000
Outdoor/Other Locations $2,000

Transportation:
Cinderella Glass Coach (2 hour period) $2,850
Horse and Landau Coach (2 hour period) $1,800
Vintage Cars (3 hour period) $600 and up
Charter Bus (5 hour minimum) $97.65 per hour
Limousine Charter (3 hour minimum) $94.16 per hour

Floral
Bridal Bouquet $250 and up
Maid of Honor / Bridesmaid Bouquet $125 and up
Flower Girl $55 and up
Mother Corsage $21 and up
Tossable Bouquet $35 and up
Boutonnieres $10.50 and up
Chair Cover and Bow $8.50 and up
Ceremony / Alter Arrangements $175 and up
Floral Cake Top / Cake Table Decor $75 and up
Pavilion Chuppah / Wedding Canopy $250 and up
Decorated Chuppah $350 and up

Landscaping / Decor
Mickey / Minnie Topiaries $1,050 (each)
Ficus tree package with twinkle lights $1,085

Entertainment
Flute $575
Classical Guitarist $575
Harpist $800
Pianist (Piano rental included) $820
Violinist $575
Vocalist for ceremony $650
Violin / Flute Duo $1,030
Harp / Flute Duo $1,200
Jazz Trio $1,515
Classical String Trio $1,515
Calypso Trio with Steel Drum $1,710
String Quartet $1,980
Live Band $7,000
DJ (4 hours with lighting package) $1,500

*Note: Prices based on 3 hour minimums, including scheduled breaks. Should you choose to bring in outside entertainment a minimal fee beginning at $950 (DJ) and $1,550 (Band) will be charged to cover lighting, dance floor, and staging. During the month of December, DJ prices are doubled.

Disney Entertainers
Major Domo $675
Herald Trumpeter $700
Trumpet Duo $1,100

Character Meet and Greets
One character $900
Two characters $1,350
Three characters $1,800

*Note: Character appearances are based on one 30 minute set*

Catering
All wedding receptions include the following at no additional cost
- Service staff in tuxedo attire offering optional white glove service
- Head table
- White floor - length linens and napkins
- Elegant resort table settings, including dining tables, chairs, crystal, china, and tableware
- Skirted tables for your guest book, place cards, and gifts
- Cake Table

 

[Tifa]

So I'm in the process of making Pirate Ship boutonnieres for my fiance and his groomsmen. Working on a prototype in these photos. Still need to add paint but I think its coming along nicely

 

[Tifa]

Toss bouquet I made for the reception

 

[Tifa]

My fiance and I are at our official One Year Mark till the wedding! It's all so exciting and I can't wait!

 

[Tifa]

Wow I guess I got so excited I totally forgot about the "How we met, how he proposed, blah blah blah" section....

So sit back, relax, grab some coffee, coffee cake, etc and prepare for a read...or just skip this part haha

How We Met
We both first met while working at Universal Studios in Florida. He was a technician and I worked in costumes at one of the shows. He was dating someone at the time so we were just friends. Eventually he moved to Las Vegas to further his career while I stayed at Universal.

We kept in touch through the computer and it was during one of our chat sessions that he let slip that he had a huge crush on me. (He had broken it off with his girlfriend when he moved to Vegas so we weren't entering taboo territory.) I thought it was super cute and courageous of him to say that but being so far apart there was nothing we could do about it.

A few months after that I moved to Kentucky for a career change, a huge mistake. But it worked out! I hated my job so much that I went to Vegas for my birthday and got to hang out with my now fiance'! It was the best week of my life. We went to shows, ate at fantastic restaurants, and just had so much fun hanging out. I was so sad when I had to return home.

After my visit we talked on the phone every day and it got to the point that he wanted me to move out to Vegas with him. After thinking it over for a few months I agreed. I wanted to get back into entertainment plus he was out there too! So after my apartment lease ended I packed up and moved across the country.

We immediately started dating after I moved and have been together and happy ever since!

How He Proposed
We decided to go to New York for our one year dating anniversary. He bought us tickets to go see my favorite musical Wicked! It was my second time seeing the show and his first. It was amazing! But then again I just adore that show! After the performance ended he surprised me with a back stage tour. Our tour guide was super nice and answered all the questions we had about the props, sets, costumes, and whatever else we could think of. After a moment she excused herself and it was just me and him up on the stage. While I was taking in the ambiance of the stage he snuck up behind me and whispered "There's something I've been meaning to ask you." I turned to face him just in time to see him kneel and pull out a small black box. He opened it and it held the most beautiful ring I had ever seen. "Will you marry me?" he asked. I was so stunned the first words out of my mouth were "Shut up!" and then I started bawling like a kid who was told they couldn't have cake on their birthday. Of course I said "Yes!" (after I finally stopped the water works) and afterwards his friend met us for celebratory drinks at a drag show hahahaha!

 

[TabZ]

awww such a cute story!

Loving your plans so far, those pirate ships are so unique!

 

[Tifa]

Our cake topper should be arriving at our doorstep sometime today and I'm super excited about it!

Also wanted to share a photo of the cake we're hoping Disney can create for us. With some changes of course...we want the flowers to be fresh red roses and the topper will be the one coming in today!

 

[Tifa]

I received my topper in the mail today and was super excited! I'll post photos once I get them uploaded.

On the disappointing side I got a call from the place I was going to order my wedding gown and they told me they gave me the wrong quote. They said they were off by like $600+....so sadly the dress of my dreams will not be bought. And now I'm back to square 1 on dress shopping.

 

[Tifa]

Here are the cutest favors I found at JoAnn's! I haven't decided how to decorate them yet but we're thinking about getting chocolate gold coins and liquor chocolates to fill them with.

 

[Tifa]

Why yes...yes that is Capt. Jack Sparrow's compass We're going to redo the paint job and add our photo inside. Can't wait to see it on the cake!