Rachel and Kevin Celebration Wedding 1st October 2010 Updates cake and floral-pics

[rachy]

Hi guys, i have been lurking on here for a few months now, and have been very tempted to start this before today, however thank goodness i didn't because plans have changed so much, and hopefully won't change much more.

Hope it doesn't get too boring!

About Us:

I am 24 years old and my fiancee Kevin is 28 years old, and we have been together for 3 and a half fantastic years.
We live in Windsor, UK although i am originally a Northern lass (Leeds)
We are both Disney mad, i introduced Kev to Florida literally 3 months after we met. Since then we have been lucky enough to go every year.
Couple of pictures of us (hope this works, i'm not great with technology)

Here is the other love of my life

 

[rachy]

How we met:

I had moved to London and was living by myself, and working as many hours as i could to cover my rent. My friend asked me if i needed some help walking my dog Reeba on an evening as she knew someone (Kev) who would be happy to do it. So he started walking Reeba for me a couple of nights a week. He asked me out on a date and within 2 years we had bought a house together. So you could kinda say the dog brought us together! lol

The Proposal:

I knew we were going to get married, so i was expecting a proposal but just wasn't sure when. I knew we were going to Florida so i kind of expected it to be there.

The day before we left for Florida i booked in for some treatments doing at a really lovely spa near me. I had the most relaxing body massage and facial.

Usually after the facial the therapist will ask if you would like a cup of herbal tea, give you a dressing gown to wear and take you into a relaxation room, where you can drink your tea.
Now i was really looking forward to this herbal tea because i had never had one of there's before. But after the facial she told me to get dressed and to meet her in the relaxation room opposite the treatment room i was in. She never offered me a herbal tea, so i thought ok maybe there really busy, but then i thought well whats the point in getting dressed and going into another room, i may as well get dressed and go to reception to pay.
Anyway, i got dressed and came out of the treatment room, the room of the relaxation room was slightly open and i could see someone in there, so i thought, "oh well i'll just go to reception'" On my way to there the therapist saw me and said, "in there" pointing to the relaxation room. So i went in and there was my man in his tuxedo, down on one knee with the most beautiful ring and the a massive bouquet of flowers. So of course i said yes, and when we came out everyone was clapping, and they gave us some free products to say congratulations.

It was the perfect start to the holiday!

Here is my ring:

 

[rachy]

The Wedding


We were going to have a Disney wedding but once we spoke about it, we decided it wasn't what we wanted. Obviously the cost is a big factor and because we are having such a small wedding, it just didn't seem necessary. I know that may sound a little odd and i know a lot of people save up for years to pay for their big day which i think is lovely, but we would prefer to spend more money on the honeymoon.

We are now in contact with Just Marry about our Swan and Dolphin wedding. Hopefully deposits will be sorted by the end of this month.
I definately think we have chosen the location that is best for us, i have read up on a lot of trip reports about the Swan and Dolphin so i am going with my instincts on this. We have never even been to the hotel before. But when we were in Florida at the beginning of the month we were having a Disney wedding so we didn't think to have a look.

We are having a very intimate wedding. There will only be 6 guests, my mum, her boyfriend, my dad, his wife, and Kev's mum and dad.

Our chosen date is 1st October 2010 (fingers crossed we get that!)
We are planning on having a ceremony at 10am, followed by a brunch arranged by the Swan and Dolphin, in the evening we are planning on going to Cirque Du Soleil.

So far we have booked: Officiant (Ron Rosenzweig) Photographer (Randy Chapman) and Beaute for mine and my mums hair and make up.


Our Honeymoon

We have booked a villa in Kissimee for one month from 26th September. The night before the wedding i would like to stay in the Swan and Dolphin with my mum so she can help me get ready, and then Kev and myself will stay there on our wedding night.
On our final week we are planning on a 3 night Carnival cruise round the Bahama's to end our trip.

 

[malibustacey]

Yay you started a PJ!

Your ring is the bigger version of my ring! We got the same rings ...well almost hehe!!

That was so sweet of Kevin with the proposal.

So yeah, welcome and cant wait to see all your plans!

Have you thought of your dress yet?

 

[Sarah84]

Congratulations on the wedding plans

The engagement story is lovely and love the ring its very simular to something i dreamed over before i got engaged, and how gorgeous is your dog

Look forward to reading more

 

[rachy]

Yay you started a PJ!

Your ring is the bigger version of my ring! We got the same rings ...well almost hehe!!

That was so sweet of Kevin with the proposal.

So yeah, welcome and cant wait to see all your plans!

Have you thought of your dress yet?

Yes i want a big white dress. The bigger the better! My mum is coming down at the end of November and i have booked appointments at 5 dress shops. Fingers crossed i find something.

Rachel
x

 

[rachy]

Congratulations on the wedding plans

The engagement story is lovely and love the ring its very simular to something i dreamed over before i got engaged, and how gorgeous is your dog

Look forward to reading more

Thank you hun. Are you on Dibb by any chance? I'm sure i was reading your trip report the other day x

 

[Sarah84]

Thank you hun. Are you on Dibb by any chance? I'm sure i was reading your trip report the other day x

Yes I am, same username as here

 

[Chilly]

Can't wait to hear more about your plans.

 

[rachy]

Once again plans maybe changing. Maybe getting married in Bahama Bay, Davenport now. Saw some photographs of the location and instantly felt butterflies in my stomach. Weird feeling, didn't feel that with the Swan and Dolphin. We are just getting some quotes now, and deciding whats best for us.

So if we do change our plans to Bahama Bay, will i still be able to carry on with my planning journel, because it won't be any kind of Disney wedding then?

Rachel
x

 

[Chilly]

Any wedding PJs are welcome

 

[figment fan21]

Hello and welcome!!

I am excited, you're another october 2010 bride! and we're getting married one day before me! Can't wait to hear all your plans!

 

[rachy]

I think the date may change now to 4th October (providing Bahama Bay is available) only because on 1st October the only available time is 3pm, and we wanted a morning ceremony.

At least we are less than a year away now hun! x

 

[jennjones1]

Hiya,

I have just come back from florida and had my wedding at the swan and dolphin.

I had the most amazing day ever. Once i have got my photos back i will start a trip report. Unfortunately it did rain on my wedding day so i couldnt get married at the crescent terraced but it didnt spoil the day the swan and dolphin were perfect to work with!!

 

[rachy]

Hiya,

I have just come back from florida and had my wedding at the swan and dolphin.

I had the most amazing day ever. Once i have got my photos back i will start a trip report. Unfortunately it did rain on my wedding day so i couldnt get married at the crescent terraced but it didnt spoil the day the swan and dolphin were perfect to work with!!

I would love to see your photos when you get them back. Did you go through Just Marry? x

 

[figment fan21]

I think the date may change now to 4th October (providing Bahama Bay is available) only because on 1st October the only available time is 3pm, and we wanted a morning ceremony.

At least we are less than a year away now hun! x

Well thats kind of cool! I might have to pass by the swan and dolphin that say since i'll be @ the BWV for my honeymoon!

Oh and i wanted to share a picture of the two loves of my love (well other than DF of course )

Your puppy is adorable!

 

[rachy]

Awww what beautiful boys you have! x

 

[figment fan21]

thank you! lol

Did you decide on your color scheme yet?

 

[jennjones1]

Hiya,

No i didnt go through just marry i organised it myself with a external wedding planner. I wanted to speak to the hotel direct to know exactly what i was getting.

I know a lot of people on here say the swan and dolphin only deal with Just marry but i dealt with them direct. I wanted to cut out the middle man and have exactly what i wanted.

I also saw a report on here who used just marry and it rained on her day and they didnt have a back up plan so i wanted to avoid those sort of issues.

 

[rachy]

thank you! lol

Did you decide on your color scheme yet?

Our colour scheme is Red and White x