JohnsPrincess
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John and I just got back from our mid tour. We had a great time being home in Tampa...but it was so busy. Our only down time, if you can call it that, was the four days we spent in Orlando! I'm going to make a trip report of all four days and put it in that section, but I thought I'd put the report of the Site Visit in here...along with a bunch of pictures. Though forgive me if I mis-lable them. I can't remember exactly what everything was.
Tuesday August 23rd
Site Visit 9am
We all (John, my mom, my little sister Nikki, and I) woke up bright and early this day as we had a 9am appt with Heidi of Disneys Fairy Tale Weddings. We were at Franks by 8:30 and we looked around at all the stuff in there and then looked through the wedding albums. They are Very nicely done.
Heidi and her assistant Amy called us in to their office for the initial consultation. We talked about a ton of things and they gave us a packet of info. Now, going into this John was a typical guy with the WHY do we have to do this?? attitude. About halfway through our talk Heidi was talking about the different things we could do for music other than a DJ and mentioned a Jimmy Buffet guitarist. I think that was all John needed to hear. He perked Right up when he heard that.
We talked about the different areas for ceremonies and receptions.
First stop was right next door at the Wedding Pavilion. Id always thought that Id want to do it there, but definitely had an open mind as Id never even Seen any of the other places. The Pavilion was Gorgeous and from the alter theres a view of the Castle! They showed us that there are cameras mounted on the walls that are controlled from a different room. That way the photographer can be on the floor with you and videographer is out of the way with Many camera angles at his disposal.
Next we headed to the Boardwalk. It is the cutest place Ive ever seen!!
Sea Breeze Point Gazebo is situated on the end of the Boardwalk, right on the water. John and I both fell in love with it. Its big so all the guests can sit under it and escape the morning sun and just really really us.
Then they took us over to the Beach Club and showed us some reception areas (really nice place) and then on to the Yacht Club where they showed us the more reception areas and the smaller gazebo (they are doing some construction).
In one of them I Believe the Beach Club, we were shown Ariels. Its really hard to explain, but we Loved it. Right outside the door is Marthas Vineyard which is a bar area. When you enter Ariels you first see a large fish tank. Its one big room with three levels and is decorated with hanging fish (I have pictures looks better than it sounds) and such.
Since we had decided on the ceremony and reception locals then we just needed to decide on times. So, as of now the ceremony will be at 11am on September 11th 2006 at Sea Breeze Point Gazebo and the reception will be at (I believe) 1pm at Ariels.
One other thing to note. We saw a bunch of ballrooms (I have some pictures) and this castle. It was set up in the hallway but Heidi said that they use it a lot ofor weddings. it's So cute!
I was Also told that Part II of the Wishbook should be up in about a week. I'm not sure if that part is only for people who have booked or if everyone can use it though. Currently for some reason I can't even get into the Wishbook at ALL!!
Tuesday August 23rd
Site Visit 9am
We all (John, my mom, my little sister Nikki, and I) woke up bright and early this day as we had a 9am appt with Heidi of Disneys Fairy Tale Weddings. We were at Franks by 8:30 and we looked around at all the stuff in there and then looked through the wedding albums. They are Very nicely done.
Heidi and her assistant Amy called us in to their office for the initial consultation. We talked about a ton of things and they gave us a packet of info. Now, going into this John was a typical guy with the WHY do we have to do this?? attitude. About halfway through our talk Heidi was talking about the different things we could do for music other than a DJ and mentioned a Jimmy Buffet guitarist. I think that was all John needed to hear. He perked Right up when he heard that.
We talked about the different areas for ceremonies and receptions. First stop was right next door at the Wedding Pavilion. Id always thought that Id want to do it there, but definitely had an open mind as Id never even Seen any of the other places. The Pavilion was Gorgeous and from the alter theres a view of the Castle! They showed us that there are cameras mounted on the walls that are controlled from a different room. That way the photographer can be on the floor with you and videographer is out of the way with Many camera angles at his disposal.
Next we headed to the Boardwalk. It is the cutest place Ive ever seen!!
Sea Breeze Point Gazebo is situated on the end of the Boardwalk, right on the water. John and I both fell in love with it. Its big so all the guests can sit under it and escape the morning sun and just really really us.
Then they took us over to the Beach Club and showed us some reception areas (really nice place) and then on to the Yacht Club where they showed us the more reception areas and the smaller gazebo (they are doing some construction).
In one of them I Believe the Beach Club, we were shown Ariels. Its really hard to explain, but we Loved it. Right outside the door is Marthas Vineyard which is a bar area. When you enter Ariels you first see a large fish tank. Its one big room with three levels and is decorated with hanging fish (I have pictures looks better than it sounds) and such.
Since we had decided on the ceremony and reception locals then we just needed to decide on times. So, as of now the ceremony will be at 11am on September 11th 2006 at Sea Breeze Point Gazebo and the reception will be at (I believe) 1pm at Ariels.
One other thing to note. We saw a bunch of ballrooms (I have some pictures) and this castle. It was set up in the hallway but Heidi said that they use it a lot ofor weddings. it's So cute!
I was Also told that Part II of the Wishbook should be up in about a week. I'm not sure if that part is only for people who have booked or if everyone can use it though. Currently for some reason I can't even get into the Wishbook at ALL!!
That's so Soon!! I bet you are so excited! Please post a trip report of everything when you get back!! And then with pictures once they come in! I can't wait to see the Gazebo in action. It really is Stunning!!! It really stole my heart. I'd always been set on the Pavilion...until I saw Sea Breeze Point Gazebo! 
