oneyodafan
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Have you heard any more on the dress situation? Or did I miss the update on that?
Summer & Steven's Fairytale Wedding TR, 20th Aug SBP Baby Pics!!!
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Summer-Caitlin
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Sorry girls, I know, I've slacked off my TR this weekend but I'm going to have to cut back as I'm having to devote more time than I thought to my Law studies. I'm determined to do some studying before we actually start back, just to get me in the swing of things.
So I will not cut back on the details, but my instalments won't be as regular as before, maybe every couple of days.
Yearbook50 - Thank you so much, glad you're enjoying my TR.
Kirsteen - Hey chick, how's the wedding planning going? You're going to love the GF...
DisneyObsession - Thank you, I love the pictures too, I will post my MK Shoot one over the next few days!
B2B-2008 - Awww, I never used to get teary at weddings but ever since I joined this site, I've found weddings to be so fairytale and magical, it really does bring a tear to my eye.
MistressOfAllEvil - LOL, yeah I know, I think I still have quite few walking away shots to share. Rnady is amazing, you will definitely not be disappointed. Pixie dust dumping on the way.
The Charmed One - Thank you so much, we are both really happy with our photos, Randy was so worth it.
Laura - Your VR will come round in no time, at least you have that to look forward to planning now, you will get loads of ideas on here.
The little girls asking what princess I was, was lovely. I had no idea it would have that much affect on people.
Michelle - Thank you, that is one of my favourites!
meryll - See ya chick, hope you have a wonderful time. Speak to you when you get back!
Wazzo - Thank you, it's amazing how many people just stumble across this, I appreciate all your comments.
zalansky - Thank you, I will be posting some of my MK Shoot pics over the next few days.
Hayley - Thanks hon, I see you managed to update yours! It's quite difficult trying to keep up with demand, lol.
oneyodafan - Thanks. As for the dress update, Ihaven't updated that yet as I haven't had any response from the sales woman. I sent a letter of intent a couple of weeks ago and she hasn't responded. I intend to follow it up this week. i will update with any progress I make. Thanks for asking tho!
ampooh - Thank you, I'm sure your wedding was equally beautiful! I still have over 2 weeks of TR to go, so it seems you will all be here for a while yet
HarbinsMom - Thank you, I love that people take the time to comment, so it's only fair I respond. We had loads of pixie dust throughout our vacation, most when we went to GF. I'm still in awe about certain things that happened...
dee slack - Next fix coming up...
MUDisneyCouple - Thank you, I too didn't much like the look of the GF, thought it would be too OTT, but I was so wrong, I also love the look of The Poly and would be happy at either. Glad you are enjoying my TR, my wedding day was not only wonderful but magical...
Here you go, no pictures I'm afraid, but an instalment nevertheless...
So I will not cut back on the details, but my instalments won't be as regular as before, maybe every couple of days.
Yearbook50 - Thank you so much, glad you're enjoying my TR.
Kirsteen - Hey chick, how's the wedding planning going? You're going to love the GF...
DisneyObsession - Thank you, I love the pictures too, I will post my MK Shoot one over the next few days!
B2B-2008 - Awww, I never used to get teary at weddings but ever since I joined this site, I've found weddings to be so fairytale and magical, it really does bring a tear to my eye.
MistressOfAllEvil - LOL, yeah I know, I think I still have quite few walking away shots to share. Rnady is amazing, you will definitely not be disappointed. Pixie dust dumping on the way.
The Charmed One - Thank you so much, we are both really happy with our photos, Randy was so worth it.
Laura - Your VR will come round in no time, at least you have that to look forward to planning now, you will get loads of ideas on here.
The little girls asking what princess I was, was lovely. I had no idea it would have that much affect on people.
Michelle - Thank you, that is one of my favourites!
meryll - See ya chick, hope you have a wonderful time. Speak to you when you get back!
Wazzo - Thank you, it's amazing how many people just stumble across this, I appreciate all your comments.
zalansky - Thank you, I will be posting some of my MK Shoot pics over the next few days.
Hayley - Thanks hon, I see you managed to update yours! It's quite difficult trying to keep up with demand, lol.
oneyodafan - Thanks. As for the dress update, Ihaven't updated that yet as I haven't had any response from the sales woman. I sent a letter of intent a couple of weeks ago and she hasn't responded. I intend to follow it up this week. i will update with any progress I make. Thanks for asking tho!
ampooh - Thank you, I'm sure your wedding was equally beautiful! I still have over 2 weeks of TR to go, so it seems you will all be here for a while yet
HarbinsMom - Thank you, I love that people take the time to comment, so it's only fair I respond. We had loads of pixie dust throughout our vacation, most when we went to GF. I'm still in awe about certain things that happened...
dee slack - Next fix coming up...
MUDisneyCouple - Thank you, I too didn't much like the look of the GF, thought it would be too OTT, but I was so wrong, I also love the look of The Poly and would be happy at either. Glad you are enjoying my TR, my wedding day was not only wonderful but magical...
Here you go, no pictures I'm afraid, but an instalment nevertheless...
Summer-Caitlin
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We rushed over to find my mom. She had been sitting for almost 45 minutes in The Grand Floridian lobby. It was now 12.30 and we were really late for our lunch at Citricos. I had no idea where the restaurant was, but the little old man that is always at The Grand Floridian was nice enough to come over and help us. He picked up my dress and escorted me into the elevator. He actually took us right up to Citricos, which was located on the second floor.
I apologised profusely to the host and explained that we had been out for photographs. She told us she completely understood and she had actually been watching us from the window.
We were led to a large table in the center of the room. I was surprised at how large this restaurant was. Its décor was traditional Mediterranean, which I love, furnished with large comfortable chairs and elegant tableware.
It was a bit of an effort to sit down, especially with such a long veil, but I managed.
Our waiter came over and introduced himself, congratulated us and gave us our menus. He asked us what wine we would like, to celebrate, but I explained that we werent really wine drinkers. We all ordered our usual Diet Cokes.
He left to fill our drink orders and quickly returned with 3 glasses of champagne and strawberries, on the house, of course!
We were really grateful; this was our first sprinkling of pixie dust as a married couple. Believe me, this was only the beginning of our pixie dust windfall.
We scanned the menu and although we didnt plan on eating much, we were quite hungry. Steven and I chose The Grand Sandwich and mom chose The Rustic Chicken Sandwich.
Our food arrived quickly and I was impressed, not only with the presentation, but the size. This was a GRAND sandwich, too right! It was hard to know where to start. It was served open-faced and had hot ham, turkey and bacon with a boursin cheese sauce and fried onion straws. It was the sort of sandwich that had to be eaten with a fork and knife, as there was no way you could pick this baby up. The first piece was heavenly, the cheese sauce was beautiful, not too cheesy (which I would have hated) more like a mild cheese and very thick. The ham, turkey and bacon were all high quality and the fried onion straws were what sealed the deal. These straws, in my opinion are a brilliant invention and if anyone can tell me how you make these, I would be very grateful. They totally rock!
Steven loved this sandwich and ended up eating it all and then sneaked over and had some of mine.
My moms sandwich consisted of a chicken breast marinated in herbs, tomatoes, cheddar, pesto mayo and arugula salad served on warm ciabatta bread. She had a side of cucumber salad with it.
She loved this too and was equally impressed with presentation and size. She said it was a bit spicy but she adored the bread and finished it all.
There was no way we could eat dessert but our waiter was a sweetheart and brought us out some chocolate fondue, on the house. This included, pineapple, banana, marshmallow, strawberries and of course dark chocolate ganache.
We were so full but I felt it would be rude not to at least try it. We ended up polishing this off, as the chocolate was to die for.
I didnt want to pay for this on our Dining Plan, as it seemed a waste of 3 TS credits. So we paid OOP. Our total bill came to $45.99. I thought this was really reasonable, considering we had pixie dust thrown in!
I would definitely eat at Citricos again and I am aware that the menu they served was The Grand Floridian Café menu, so I would definitely try there. However I would love to eat at Citricos for dinner at one point, I found the atmosphere to be really romantic and Ive seen the menu before and there are a few things I would like to try.
We left Citricos and many diners wished us congratulations as we passed. We decided it would be easier to get a taxicab, as it was now nearing 1.45pm and we were all eager to get back to the resort.
We found the entrance to The Grand Floridian and hailed a cab. I managed to squeeze in with a little help from Steven and my mom, finally we were on our way. It cost us $12, but I was just happy to be back.
Walking through the grounds of POFQ in my wedding dress was wonderful, people stopped to congratulate us and loads of women were telling me how beautiful I looked, it made me feel really special. By this time however, I was really hot and I was dying to get my make up off and have a sleep, thats right, a sleep! Our dinner reservation was at 5.45pm, so I figured I could get a good 2 hours before I would need to jump in the shower.
We dropped mom off to her room and I told her that if Steven had difficulties getting me into my dress for Victoria and Alberts, I would call her, if not we would see her tomorrow morning after our MK Shoot. She planned to have a look round the resort and maybe grab some dinner later on.
Steven and I retreated upstairs and I immediately asked Steven to get me out of my dress. No, purely for comfort purposes! Although I loved my dress, it was such a relief to be free! The corset was great, but it had been squeezing my organs from the moment I ate. I figured I might need my liver and kidneys later on, so it had to come off.
Steven got changed too and his shirt collar had produced a huge band of redness around his neck. It was a brand new shirt so we hadnt washed it. There had obviously been a lot of starch in it and it had been irritating him all morning.
Both finally relaxed, we lay on the bed as husband and wife for the very first time. We were both exhausted. We talked for a while about our wedding day and how lucky we had been that everything had turned out so well. We set the alarm for 3.45, just in case, and I whispered how much I loved him. He reached over, kissed me on the forehead and echoed my words. In each others arms, we soon fell sound asleep
Coming up
Victoria and Alberts, the mafia comes to town and we become celebrities in the making
I apologised profusely to the host and explained that we had been out for photographs. She told us she completely understood and she had actually been watching us from the window.
We were led to a large table in the center of the room. I was surprised at how large this restaurant was. Its décor was traditional Mediterranean, which I love, furnished with large comfortable chairs and elegant tableware.
It was a bit of an effort to sit down, especially with such a long veil, but I managed.
Our waiter came over and introduced himself, congratulated us and gave us our menus. He asked us what wine we would like, to celebrate, but I explained that we werent really wine drinkers. We all ordered our usual Diet Cokes.
He left to fill our drink orders and quickly returned with 3 glasses of champagne and strawberries, on the house, of course!
We were really grateful; this was our first sprinkling of pixie dust as a married couple. Believe me, this was only the beginning of our pixie dust windfall.
We scanned the menu and although we didnt plan on eating much, we were quite hungry. Steven and I chose The Grand Sandwich and mom chose The Rustic Chicken Sandwich.
Our food arrived quickly and I was impressed, not only with the presentation, but the size. This was a GRAND sandwich, too right! It was hard to know where to start. It was served open-faced and had hot ham, turkey and bacon with a boursin cheese sauce and fried onion straws. It was the sort of sandwich that had to be eaten with a fork and knife, as there was no way you could pick this baby up. The first piece was heavenly, the cheese sauce was beautiful, not too cheesy (which I would have hated) more like a mild cheese and very thick. The ham, turkey and bacon were all high quality and the fried onion straws were what sealed the deal. These straws, in my opinion are a brilliant invention and if anyone can tell me how you make these, I would be very grateful. They totally rock!
Steven loved this sandwich and ended up eating it all and then sneaked over and had some of mine.
My moms sandwich consisted of a chicken breast marinated in herbs, tomatoes, cheddar, pesto mayo and arugula salad served on warm ciabatta bread. She had a side of cucumber salad with it.
She loved this too and was equally impressed with presentation and size. She said it was a bit spicy but she adored the bread and finished it all.
There was no way we could eat dessert but our waiter was a sweetheart and brought us out some chocolate fondue, on the house. This included, pineapple, banana, marshmallow, strawberries and of course dark chocolate ganache.
We were so full but I felt it would be rude not to at least try it. We ended up polishing this off, as the chocolate was to die for.
I didnt want to pay for this on our Dining Plan, as it seemed a waste of 3 TS credits. So we paid OOP. Our total bill came to $45.99. I thought this was really reasonable, considering we had pixie dust thrown in!
I would definitely eat at Citricos again and I am aware that the menu they served was The Grand Floridian Café menu, so I would definitely try there. However I would love to eat at Citricos for dinner at one point, I found the atmosphere to be really romantic and Ive seen the menu before and there are a few things I would like to try.
We left Citricos and many diners wished us congratulations as we passed. We decided it would be easier to get a taxicab, as it was now nearing 1.45pm and we were all eager to get back to the resort.
We found the entrance to The Grand Floridian and hailed a cab. I managed to squeeze in with a little help from Steven and my mom, finally we were on our way. It cost us $12, but I was just happy to be back.
Walking through the grounds of POFQ in my wedding dress was wonderful, people stopped to congratulate us and loads of women were telling me how beautiful I looked, it made me feel really special. By this time however, I was really hot and I was dying to get my make up off and have a sleep, thats right, a sleep! Our dinner reservation was at 5.45pm, so I figured I could get a good 2 hours before I would need to jump in the shower.
We dropped mom off to her room and I told her that if Steven had difficulties getting me into my dress for Victoria and Alberts, I would call her, if not we would see her tomorrow morning after our MK Shoot. She planned to have a look round the resort and maybe grab some dinner later on.
Steven and I retreated upstairs and I immediately asked Steven to get me out of my dress. No, purely for comfort purposes! Although I loved my dress, it was such a relief to be free! The corset was great, but it had been squeezing my organs from the moment I ate. I figured I might need my liver and kidneys later on, so it had to come off.
Steven got changed too and his shirt collar had produced a huge band of redness around his neck. It was a brand new shirt so we hadnt washed it. There had obviously been a lot of starch in it and it had been irritating him all morning.
Both finally relaxed, we lay on the bed as husband and wife for the very first time. We were both exhausted. We talked for a while about our wedding day and how lucky we had been that everything had turned out so well. We set the alarm for 3.45, just in case, and I whispered how much I loved him. He reached over, kissed me on the forehead and echoed my words. In each others arms, we soon fell sound asleep
Coming up
Victoria and Alberts, the mafia comes to town and we become celebrities in the making
DisneyLaura
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Oooo - I wish you had a picture of that one. It sounds wonderful.
Yummy. Fruit and chocolate, need I say anymore.
That's good that you decided to save your organs. I do agree with you that they are important.
AHHHH, that's heaven.
MUDisneyCouple
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DH and I are HUGE sandwich people...I'm putting this on my food list for next time. Not to mention fondue!!! YUMMY!
Good luck with your studies
and we will be waiting for you!
Good luck with your studies
and we will be waiting for you!
yearbook50
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That sandwich sounds wonderful, and I"m not a big sandwich person but you made me think about going over to GFC during my upcoming trip.
Can't wait until V&A for you!
Can't wait until V&A for you!
donald&daisy
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Oh my gosh! I am enjoying this soooo much. I am a total lurker on the Wedding Boards (I have no hope of getting engaged and therefore having my Disney wedding until me and DBF graduate from law school in Spring of '09). However, this trip report is enough to make me come of hiding, because I just have to tell you how wonderful it is!!! I am addicted and your writing is so engaging! Keep it up, I can't wait for more!!!
The Charmed One
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That is so sweet, really enjoyed this part of the report, I know what you mean about taking your wedding dress off, I thought I'd never want to take mine off, but couldn't wait, you just can't breathe properly can you, at least you could eat my dress was boned and I just couldn't, the GF sounds lovely and the food.
Love the part where you both need a sleep.
Looking forward to reading more, but you get your studing done we can wait, but not too long, love the details.
Thank you for sharing.
Love the part where you both need a sleep.
Looking forward to reading more, but you get your studing done we can wait, but not too long, love the details.
Thank you for sharing.
Take your time...
I love your dress. I'm beginning to wonder if I should have a nice private wedding like you. It would be nice to be able to just celebrate with DBF. He isn't really into the social things, or having lots of attention. I haven't eaten breakfast yet either so reading about your lunch has made me really hungry.
Good luck with your studies. I am a lawyer too. I graduated from school 4 years ago and I don't have my lisence yet. At least my job doesn't require it.
I love your dress. I'm beginning to wonder if I should have a nice private wedding like you. It would be nice to be able to just celebrate with DBF. He isn't really into the social things, or having lots of attention. I haven't eaten breakfast yet either so reading about your lunch has made me really hungry.
Good luck with your studies. I am a lawyer too. I graduated from school 4 years ago and I don't have my lisence yet. At least my job doesn't require it.
DisneyObsession
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Your lunch sounded delicious! Another restaurant to add to my "wanna try" list! 
Don't worry about the updates...your schooling is more important and we will always be here checking up on your TR.
I just appreciate you writing this for us and including us in your wedding day and honeymoon!
Don't worry about the updates...your schooling is more important and we will always be here checking up on your TR.
I just appreciate you writing this for us and including us in your wedding day and honeymoon!
scarlett873
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Summer,
I'm not a regular poster over here, but I had been eagerly anticipating your wedding trip report! I have to say that you and your DH make an adorable couple...your pictures are stunning...you made such a beautiful bride...and your report is delightfully entertaining! Thank you for sharing the most magical time in your life with us!
I'm not a regular poster over here, but I had been eagerly anticipating your wedding trip report! I have to say that you and your DH make an adorable couple...your pictures are stunning...you made such a beautiful bride...and your report is delightfully entertaining! Thank you for sharing the most magical time in your life with us!
Summer - just wanted to pop into your thread to say Congratulations! You looked beautiful and definitely (finally) found THE dress! The sand ceremony was a great idea - I love how the sand looks all mixed together. Thank you for sharing your TR and pictures! Your pictures will look amazing in your Once Upon A Time scrapbook album
nsudisneyrep
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Summer, I have absolutely loved reading your wedding report. You dress is gorgeous and you are such a beautiful person, inside and outside!! And a wonderful writer! Your story has made me want my own Disney wedding, hehe. Your pictures are the best I have seen, you and Steven make a great couple! Good luck to you both and I can't wait to read more of your trip report and see your great pictures!
Congrats again!
Congrats again!
The Charmed One
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Just checking back to see if you'd had time to give us more of your wonderful wedding, hope the studing is going well. I'll check back again soon.
DisneyObsession
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Just popped in to see if you had a chance to update, but I guess the books have all of your time & attention! No problem!!
We will be here when ever you have a chance to post a new installment.
BTW...Wendy....Happy Anniversary!!!
We will be here when ever you have a chance to post a new installment. BTW...Wendy....Happy Anniversary!!!
DisneyLaura
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I am anxiously awaiting also for the next installment although is studying is more important, I think. 
Of course it is. Anyway yes Wendy happy anniversary.
Of course it is. Anyway yes Wendy happy anniversary.
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Summer,
I have just read your trip report from the beginning through to this point and enjoyed every minute of it. How beautiful you look on your wedding day. I can't wait to read the rest.
Would love to see the video too!
We will be staying at the GF this December to celebrate our 40th Wedding anniversary ( really Jan 1st).
I have just read your trip report from the beginning through to this point and enjoyed every minute of it. How beautiful you look on your wedding day. I can't wait to read the rest.
Would love to see the video too!
We will be staying at the GF this December to celebrate our 40th Wedding anniversary ( really Jan 1st).
AuroraBorealis
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Gorgeous, gorgeous, goregous photos! Wow!
I'll echo all the other readers and say that you have a true talent for expressing your feelings and emotions in words. Your ceremony sounded perfect and I'm so happy that it was everything you wanted it to be!
I'll echo all the other readers and say that you have a true talent for expressing your feelings and emotions in words. Your ceremony sounded perfect and I'm so happy that it was everything you wanted it to be!
pjstevens
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Summer,
First congratulations!!!! Wow, you look beautiful. I have sat her for two days (in between work and other chores, lol) reading your trip report. Your photos are georgous. I can't wait to read more. Get that studying done so we can hear more.
Again, congrats!
First congratulations!!!! Wow, you look beautiful. I have sat her for two days (in between work and other chores, lol) reading your trip report. Your photos are georgous. I can't wait to read more. Get that studying done so we can hear more.
Again, congrats!
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phew i've finally read the whole thread
Just wanted to congratulate you & say how much i've enjoyed your TR.
Looking forward to the next instalment
Just wanted to congratulate you & say how much i've enjoyed your TR.
Looking forward to the next instalment
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