Tink&PirateMama
queen mamadalla is what they call me... they being
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Hi,
I asked this on the wedding board, and didn't get much response, so I thought I'd try here with the families. We are planning a trip next January (2010) to do a disney escape vow renewal for our 10th anniversary. It will be just us, and our 2 children, who will be ages 5 and 6 at that time. I would really like to make this a magical family time, as much as a magical time for my DH and I.
I could use help with ideas to make it extra special for the kids- I know that all of the time taking pictures and standing around won't be as exciting as getting to the parks! So I'm looking for ideas to help it be both magical for them, but also keep them entertained on our special day. Any and all ideas would be greatly appreciated!!
So here was what I was thinking so far:
1. Let the kids dress up in costumes for the event (my kids LOVE to be in costume at DW), as of now we have a princess/bride/fairy, and a knight in shining armor. I would love to play with this more- my son likes the idea of protecting us from any 'monster's that could be in the lagoon', and my daughter likes the idea of being a wedding fairy (ie, flower girl). I'm thinking it would be cute for pictures to have pixie dust, but I'm not sure if that is allowed at the wedding pavillion or beach.
2. Hiring someone (who? disney florist?) to have balloons or something special in their rooms after the ceremony... and have it be like disney fairies came for the special day. I don't know what would be appropriate- any ideas?
3. A dessert party with fireworks at epcot, and ofcourse cake- this will be fun!
4. In terms of what the wedding people offer- Hiring characters- it's really pricy, and not sure that it is worth it for our family at this time. My son isn't in to that so much, and unless it was tinkerbell or a princess, my daughter isn't either. So I think that's likely out. And the coach- wow, I know my daughter would like that, but it's 2700 dollars! So, I was thinking of having us go on a horse and carriage ride at a resort the next day instead! (hmm.... 30 dollars or nearly 3000 dollars... not a tough choice!) And for dinner, I'm going to see if we can do the character meal at 1900 Park Faire because I know they would love that, and DH and I can schedule a meal out without the kids another evening on the trip.
5. I thought maybe getting them each cheapo wedding cameras (those disposable ones) to take their own pictures would be good (and entertaining). I'd love to find some affordable things too!
Thank you very much for any ideas!!
I asked this on the wedding board, and didn't get much response, so I thought I'd try here with the families. We are planning a trip next January (2010) to do a disney escape vow renewal for our 10th anniversary. It will be just us, and our 2 children, who will be ages 5 and 6 at that time. I would really like to make this a magical family time, as much as a magical time for my DH and I.
I could use help with ideas to make it extra special for the kids- I know that all of the time taking pictures and standing around won't be as exciting as getting to the parks! So I'm looking for ideas to help it be both magical for them, but also keep them entertained on our special day. Any and all ideas would be greatly appreciated!!
So here was what I was thinking so far:
1. Let the kids dress up in costumes for the event (my kids LOVE to be in costume at DW), as of now we have a princess/bride/fairy, and a knight in shining armor. I would love to play with this more- my son likes the idea of protecting us from any 'monster's that could be in the lagoon', and my daughter likes the idea of being a wedding fairy (ie, flower girl). I'm thinking it would be cute for pictures to have pixie dust, but I'm not sure if that is allowed at the wedding pavillion or beach.
2. Hiring someone (who? disney florist?) to have balloons or something special in their rooms after the ceremony... and have it be like disney fairies came for the special day. I don't know what would be appropriate- any ideas?
3. A dessert party with fireworks at epcot, and ofcourse cake- this will be fun!
4. In terms of what the wedding people offer- Hiring characters- it's really pricy, and not sure that it is worth it for our family at this time. My son isn't in to that so much, and unless it was tinkerbell or a princess, my daughter isn't either. So I think that's likely out. And the coach- wow, I know my daughter would like that, but it's 2700 dollars! So, I was thinking of having us go on a horse and carriage ride at a resort the next day instead! (hmm.... 30 dollars or nearly 3000 dollars... not a tough choice!) And for dinner, I'm going to see if we can do the character meal at 1900 Park Faire because I know they would love that, and DH and I can schedule a meal out without the kids another evening on the trip.
5. I thought maybe getting them each cheapo wedding cameras (those disposable ones) to take their own pictures would be good (and entertaining). I'd love to find some affordable things too!
Thank you very much for any ideas!!
