Sarah & Fred - 1.11.07 - AK/MK - The Perfect Midnight Stroll

[Eeyore3838]

wow i found this kind of late and didn't get to see any of the pics. but i hope when things work out, i am able to see them! BTW - We got married on the same day! (I had an intimate at the WP)

 

[Summer-Caitlin]

As Maggimus said, the only reason some have been skeptical, myself included, is because of the recent trouble we have had on these boards plus the fact that an MK Wedding is one of the biggest things you can have. If someone was going to tease us, this would be a great way of going about it!

I completely understand that it may be taking a long time to get your pictures from the photographer, but as someone previously said, I guess some hoped for some details, even without photos it would have been great to read. I can also understand that you feel that without the pics it may not be as great, but I can assure you we would all be glued to our seats. It's not everyday you get to hear about an MK Wedding

When the photos disappeared with no explanation, I guess I just wondered, that's all. I know you don't have to explain yourself to us, and I don't expect you to, but you can't deny that the first post was a teaser, with no details at all, and I guess I hoped to have heard even the smallest of details by now.

 

[chorlick]

Well, I'll not beat around the bush....I'm skeptical again.....sorry!

 

[bridegirl]

Sarah is also a member of the other board and has posted in detail there - every moment of the long and involved planning of having an MK wedding

They had a wedding and it certainly seemed magical from the pics we saw here

I had been waiting to post my own TR, just got my pics from Randy C., but after all the trolling and photo stealing, I think I will wait for things to die down

I feel bad about that, but I'm just not into the drama

Sarah really did have an MK wedding - I hope this post puts an end to the idea that someone is teasing the disbrides

I have been on both the DM and the DIS for years - and Sarah is a real MK bride

Pixie dust,

Susy

 

[afriend]

I presume that Sarah&Fred is/are posting this information for the benefit and enjoyment of others. I am frustrated by the underlying attitude that this bride (within a month of her wedding) OWES this board and each reader information on the reader’s schedule.

Sarah&Fred has already explained that her photos are delayed. It is very logical to think that she would want to tell her story with the aid of photos. I am sure that before it is all said and done such a complex story would probably benefit from photos. It seems obvious that she wants to tell her story right the first time because I am sure words alone will not do the story justice.

It am curious of the cause of this skepticism. Here are some thoughts:

--1) If she were a fake, would she still be on the board?

--2) If she were a fake, why would other posters voucher for her as a member of the disneymooners site?

--3) If she were faking, what difference would it make if she pulled the photos down? Actually it seems to me that if this was designed to “stir up trouble,” she would have left them up. If she was able to Photoshop those 3, I am sure she could have generated one or two more photos to keep people hanging on.

Again, why does she OWE everyone her recap on your timeline? If you don’t believe her, fine. Stop following the thread. I am sure each and every poster has a busy life and could spend her time on significantly better things than posting that they are still skeptical. Don’t drag down the magic for everyone else while we patiently wait for the recaps.

I look forward to everyone’s feedback.

AFriend

 

[Maggimus]

I presume that Sarah&Fred is/are posting this information for the benefit and enjoyment of others. I am frustrated by the underlying attitude that this bride (within a month of her wedding) OWES this board and each reader information on the reader’s schedule.

Sarah&Fred has already explained that her photos are delayed. It is very logical to think that she would want to tell her story with the aid of photos. I am sure that before it is all said and done such a complex story would probably benefit from photos. It seems obvious that she wants to tell her story right the first time because I am sure words alone will not do the story justice.

It am curious of the cause of this skepticism. Here are some thoughts:

--1) If she were a fake, would she still be on the board?

--2) If she were a fake, why would other posters voucher for her as a member of the disneymooners site?

--3) If she were faking, what difference would it make if she pulled the photos down? Actually it seems to me that if this was designed to “stir up trouble,” she would have left them up. If she was able to Photoshop those 3, I am sure she could have generated one or two more photos to keep people hanging on.

Again, why does she OWE everyone her recap on your timeline? If you don’t believe her, fine. Stop following the thread. I am sure each and every poster has a busy life and could spend her time on significantly better things than posting that they are still skeptical. Don’t drag down the magic for everyone else while we patiently wait for the recaps.

I look forward to everyone’s feedback.

AFriend

AFriend I am not going to entertain your post by posting a negative nasty message back to you. I feel as though you took what other posters were saying a little too far and no one meant to hurt her feelings in any way (I do believe she realizes this). I am so sorry that you got so upset, upset enough to post this message. I hope that you have a good day. No one meant any harm with what they said (or so I assume).

Coming from someone who said they do believe but tries to see everyones point of view
-Maggie

 

[sajetto]

Although I haven't been following this thread, I just noticed some of the recent posts and I would say that it does seem that there is a sense of agitation among the readers.

I also know who Sarah is and I even SAW her standing with her husband in MK two days after her wedding while I was walking along with my husband. Although we didn't speak to one another, a CM earlier in the day had mentioned an MK wedding two days prior and I knew exactly who they were talking about. Really, what point would a grown woman have in spending all of her time photoshopping her wedding pictures and posting them on a message board?

I've been really active on the DIS for quite a while and I've gotten to know a lot of people on this board and others and I've seen a few scams in that time, but this isn't one of them. Ladies, lets be civil and show the same tact that you all were talking about in response to the knotties. At this point the board is looking paranoid.

 

[IrishCinderella]

Although I haven't been following this thread, I just noticed some of the recent posts and I would say that it does seem that there is a sense of agitation among the readers.

I also know who Sarah is and I even SAW her standing with her husband in MK two days after her wedding while I was walking along with my husband. Although we didn't speak to one another, a CM earlier in the day had mentioned an MK wedding two days prior and I knew exactly who they were talking about. Really, what point would a grown woman have in spending all of her time photoshopping her wedding pictures and posting them on a message board?

I've been really active on the DIS for quite a while and I've gotten to know a lot of people on this board and others and I've seen a few scams in that time, but this isn't one of them. Ladies, lets be civil and show the same tact that you all were talking about in response to the knotties. At this point the board is looking paranoid.

Well said.

I hate to say this, but with everyone attacking the poor girl, I wouldn't be surprised if she chooses not to post her recaps here. I'm not sure I would in her current position.

And it is a choice. In reality, it's considerate of people to share their wedding recaps, but it's not a requirement. Have some faith girls.

 

[StitchBride]

Well said "AFriend" and Rebecca!

As yet another member of a couple of other boards where Sarah posts, I can also assure you that she did indeed plan a MK wedding. But perhaps we could wait patiently while the newlywed enjoys this time with her husband, rather than jumping down her throat with skepticism and doubt. And even if she didn't have the wedding, were the pictures not pretty? Did you not enjoy them? It was certainly a more postive post than the people of the Nest and the Knot who've been stirring up trouble, including on this post. And I think for Sarah, if she plans on posting her TR here at all anymore, perhaps we could give her the benefit of the doubt and allow her to do it in her own time. While I do not post on here a great deal, I have read several TR and never have I seen such comments regarding the "timeliness" of the poster. I hope Sarah's feelings weren't hurt by the silly comments of people.

 

[sajetto]

And even if she didn't have the wedding, were the pictures not pretty? Did you not enjoy them?

I completely agree with you StitchBride. They were lovely photos and its such a shame because they were enjoyed and with such negativity those on this board may not even get the chance to enjoy anymore of them. That is, if Sarah has decided not to return. I could understand her reasoning if she didn't.

After the honeymoon is over real life happens and I'm sure that Sarah&Fred are going through those parts of real life. Also, I'm sure that she may wish to enjoy the glow of being a newlywed for a little while instead of feeling that she is obligated to continously monitor her thread.

 

[Summer-Caitlin]

And even if she didn't have the wedding, were the pictures not pretty? Did you not enjoy them?

I am afraid this comment doesn't really help the matter.

For the record, I have never personally attacked this woman. You can't blame people for how they feel and many on this board have been personally attacked of late.
I think there are people that have taken some comments in a way they were never intended. For anyone that I have offended, I apologise.

 

[IrishCinderella]

I don't think anyone who has posted here *meant* to offend anyone.

I am hopeful that malicious intent is not in the heart of any Disney bride.

But I do think this is a case of everyone's typing hands getting ahead of their thoughts.

You just have to put yourselves in Sarah's position.

How would you feel if people (whether you knew them or not) doubted the details of your own weddings? And how would you feel if they continually posted about their "suspicion" and "doubt" in a thread meant to capture all the happiness you felt on your wedding day?

I know I would be very disheartened and a bit hurt.

And I know that's all I was trying to say.

(LOL.)

 

[crzyred]

wow i can't believe how fast this took a turn for the south. no one on here is demanding in anyway that we know all the details immediately. we are just ansy to hear about this considering that this is every girls dream wedding. we all grow up hoping to be a real life cinderella, and this girl certainly was! all of our dreams came true with her wedding. I'm sorry to the OP that things have gone this way, i know that no one on here meant to be rude or hurt you in any way!! please just keep us updated if you want to, we certainly would love it.

 

[Maggimus]

I don't think anyone who has posted here *meant* to offend anyone.

I am hopeful that malicious intent is not in the heart of any Disney bride.

But I do think this is a case of everyone's typing hands getting ahead of their thoughts.

You just have to put yourselves in Sarah's position.

How would you feel if people (whether you knew them or not) doubted the details of your own weddings? And how would you feel if they continually posted about their "suspicion" and "doubt" in a thread meant to capture all the happiness you felt on your wedding day?

I know I would be very disheartened and a bit hurt.

And I know that's all I was trying to say.

(LOL.)

I have an idea-- how about we all just drop this entire thing and wait it out...

I dont think any comments at this point are making it any better and things are turning bitter quickly. I know, personally, that those that were skeptical did not mean to be 'malicious'... and no one needs to feel like a fool at this point, not the OP and not those that were skeptical.

Lets all just go back to happy planning and get along...


I tried keeping the peace earlier and by appologizing on behalf of everyone (although I, myself, never said anything about being skeptical). No one needs to feel bad at this point and lets all agree that no one meant to hurt anyones feelings.

In my opinion, the last thing we need is another locked thread. No one meant any harm what-so-ever...
-Maggie

 

[RayaniFoxmur]

I don't think anyone who has posted here *meant* to offend anyone.

I am hopeful that malicious intent is not in the heart of any Disney bride.

But I do think this is a case of everyone's typing hands getting ahead of their thoughts.

You just have to put yourselves in Sarah's position.

How would you feel if people (whether you knew them or not) doubted the details of your own weddings? And how would you feel if they continually posted about their "suspicion" and "doubt" in a thread meant to capture all the happiness you felt on your wedding day?

I know I would be very disheartened and a bit hurt.

And I know that's all I was trying to say.

(LOL.)

I think this is extremely well stated. I am also a member of a board that Sarah frequents and can say that this wedding most definitely took place! I'm also pretty disappointed with some of the comments here... and guess what, Sarah HAS been personally attacked on the Nest boards like many of you! Then to come back here and be what feels like attacked again because people are doubting her wedding took place is not ok. I know my feelings would be super hurt if I couldn't get back to updating or took my pictures down for other reasons and then got told again that people were suspecting I was lying... what in the world would even be the point of lying about a Disney wedding??

Honestly at this point, I wouldn't be surprised, nor would I blame her... if Sarah didn't post her TR here at all.

 

[afriend]

It appears that some feel that there is something inappropriate about my previous post. If that is the case, please tell me what it was. I was not upset. I was simply pointing out logical reasons why one should believe Sarah&Fred. Additionally I noted that the tone of many indicated that they almost felt like they were owed these recaps (to validate the initial claim).

Did anyone plan to hurt the bride’s feelings? I would hope not. (But envy is a powerful force.)

Could the comments made have hurt her feelings anyway? Yes, and the skeptics should have taken the time to think that if this is real, these comments were outright disrespectful. If this was not real, then who does it hurt? Just stop following the thread.

Again, This bride’s recaps are her gift to the community. Gift is the key word.

---

Previously the comment was made that the bride should consider suing over copyright issues if [she] really wanted to “show [herself].”

I searched the NEST for the photos shortly after Sarah&Fred’s explanation. I could not find the “photosnatcher.” Then I searched the google cache of the Nest and there it was. As of my search today, I cannot find the photo in the google cache of the Nest. To me that means that the thread had been pulled down by the website which is no small feat, and it did not require the bride “showing herself.”

Since obviously the Knot (a publicly traded company worth 812 million dollars) pulled the entire thread, it is obvious that someone (presumably the couple or their photographer) had a conversation with the legal department at the Knot to get them to so quickly remove all traces of the stolen photo. I don’t think that would happen over a photoshopped fake.

My point is that this shows you that the original poster is a very legitimate and serious individual if the thread where the stolen photo was posted just disappeared from a major company’s website and the net entirely. But then again, I would expect that someone who had what seems like a very custom, night time wedding at the Magic Kingdom would be a pretty serious person.

Anyway, give her a break. She will post what she wants to post when she wants to post it. When she gets her photos she will probably have to spend some time figuring out how to keep people from stealing them again.

Again, if you don’t like the fact she has not posted her recaps or you don't believe her, then it does not benefit the thread to post comments about the likelyhood of this being a fake. Maybe someone should start a thread or a poll "Did Sarah&Fred have a MK wedding?.) I am curious how many people sent Sarah&Fred a private message attempting to determine if the user was bogus or not.
I personally don’t care if someone is skeptical or not. My only interest is what these comments are doing to this poor bride.

Thank you,

 

[Maggimus]

I think this is extremely well stated. I am also a member of a board that Sarah frequents and can say that this wedding most definitely took place! I'm also pretty disappointed with some of the comments here... and guess what, Sarah HAS been personally attacked on the Nest boards like many of you! Then to come back here and be what feels like attacked again because people are doubting her wedding took place is not ok. I know my feelings would be super hurt if I couldn't get back to updating or took my pictures down for other reasons and then got told again that people were suspecting I was lying... what in the world would even be the point of lying about a Disney wedding??

Honestly at this point, I wouldn't be surprised, nor would I blame her... if Sarah didn't post her TR here at all.

I think we really should just let all of this go... Everyone has appologized and its been stated time and time again that this was a real wedding. This thread as of right now isnt going anywhere. If we dont stop it will get locked for running in circles... No one wants that. Lets just wait it out!!

 

[StephSFL]

I have an idea-- how about we all just drop this entire thing and wait it out...

I dont think any comments at this point are making it any better and things are turning bitter quickly. I know, personally, that those that were skeptical did not mean to be 'malicious'... and no one needs to feel like a fool at this point, not the OP and not those that were skeptical.

Lets all just go back to happy planning and get along...


I tried keeping the peace earlier and by appologizing on behalf of everyone (although I, myself, never said anything about being skeptical). No one needs to feel bad at this point and lets all agree that no one meant to hurt anyones feelings.

In my opinion, the last thing we need is another locked thread. No one meant any harm what-so-ever...
-Maggie

Well said! Thank you Maggie!

 

[RayaniFoxmur]

I think we really should just let all of this go... Everyone has appologized and its been stated time and time again that this was a real wedding. This thread as of right now isnt going anywhere. If we dont stop it will get locked for running in circles... No one wants that. Lets just wait it out!!

I posted the same time you posted. But thanks for singling my post out by quoting it.

 

[Summer-Caitlin]

I agree with Maggimus in that I feel that this should be dropped.

However I am somewhat saddened by the comment "(But envy is a powerful force)" Envy is an undesirable quality and I don't feel anyone on here has shown themselves to be envious of anyone.

I have already apologised if I have offended anyone, so please let's not take this any further. If Sarah chooses to post her TR, then great, it will be a wonderful read, and I will read it along with many others.