Valerie and Jeff - 5/7/11 *WP/GF/Italy* TR - WEDDING DAY: DESSERT PARTY!!

[Pengwend]

Love your hair choice! I have a Belle-inspired dress and can't decide if I want it all up or partially down like she had hers.

In shoe news, where did you get yours? They are EXACTLY what I want, but I can't have higher than a 2.5" heel. I just realized that the hotfix crystals are all on sale this week at Michael's and I'm thinking of tackling the project! But I just got all my wisdom teeth out yesterday and I'm wondering if it's not the best idea...

 

[belle2211]

I love that hair updo! I wish I could wear mine up!

 

[DisneyChicky]

I like the third one!

 

[ValerieDFTWBride]

Great choice with the hairstyle!! Taylor Swift always has such beautiful hair!

Thanks! I know, her hair always looks great.

Awesome choice with the hairstyle!!! It will look beautiful

Thank You!

Love the hair!
I had thought I wanted down hair but am soooo glad I went up, what with...it being Florida and all. I knew it was going to stay PUT and I wouldn't have to worry about it.

I know, frizzies are not cute! With it all the way up I will feel that I won't have to worry about it at all. But I will still be able to have pictures with my hair down for the MK shoot, so it works out!

Love your hair choice! I have a Belle-inspired dress and can't decide if I want it all up or partially down like she had hers.

In shoe news, where did you get yours? They are EXACTLY what I want, but I can't have higher than a 2.5" heel. I just realized that the hotfix crystals are all on sale this week at Michael's and I'm thinking of tackling the project! But I just got all my wisdom teeth out yesterday and I'm wondering if it's not the best idea...

I think that it would be perfect for a half up half down belle look since your dress is similar style.

I got my shoes from My Glass Slipper. It is going to take A LOT of crystals to cover the shoes. I bought in bulk through someone on ebay, which I would recommend doing because it will save you a lot of money! Because it was somewhere around 5,000 crystals.

I love that hair updo! I wish I could wear mine up!

Thank You!

I like the third one!

Thanks, I am partial to that one too. I like the loose flowyness about it.

 

[PEANUT1]

I just read through your report...your wedding is going to be amazing!!! I always wanted a DFTW...but didn't do it. I am thinking maybe a vow renewal for our 20th!!! only 8 years to go

 

[ValerieDFTWBride]

I dont like to rant too much on here but I think that this is worthy of a MAJOR rant. I was saddened to get a call today (2 weeks and 1 day until wedding day) from Disney Photography to find out that the day that I have picked out to do my MK photo shoot is not going to work because they are taking down the trusses (sp?) from Grad Night...workers would be in the way, no caslte shots...etc.

If I would have known this back when I set the date and booked everything, I would have honestly changed my date to accomodate for this shoot...this is how much this means to me. I am sure that Disney knew the dates of Grad Night at the time when I booked this.

So I have three options:
1. Have a photo shoot at one of the other parks - I eliminated this option right from the start.

2. Come back at a later time to do my photo shoot and spend at least another $1000 that I don't have to fly down there, stay at a hotel..blah blah blah. Not to mention DF works on Saturdays and only has Sunday off.

Pros: No trusses in pictures, get to go to Disney again of course (except that we would probably have to fly down on a Saturday night and fly back on Sunday after the shoot...so really no park time), might actually be able to get the photographer I requested

Cons: Costs ALOT more money, no bouquet, no tux..he will just have to wear a black suit
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3. Have the photo shoot the Tuesday before the wedding, but the trusses will still be up and in the pictures.

Pros: ....none that I can possibly think of at the moment

Cons: DF will see me in my dress all done up before the wedding day, extra cost for tux rental, DF will see me in my dress before the wedding day, no bouquet because I am NOT paying extra money for this, oh and did I mention that DF will see me in my dress before the wedding day!!!
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I have paid WAAAAAAAAAY too much money to have everything perfect and go exactly how I planned...and this is definitly not what I had in mind. I just honestly don't know what to do. My gut is telling me to come back later to do the shoot, but I just dont know...

And on a totally unrelated note, I still have not heard from my DJ??!?!?! Maybe I won't have one of those at my wedding either.

 

[pixie921]

Oh my gosh, I am SO sorry! Two weeks out is inexcusable!!

I can identify with your dilemma because one hour ago I was in hysterical tears because *our* MK photo shoot just got cancelled! We'd originally planned a Wishes VR, but they cancelled our MK shoot because they said no Thursdays. We moved to the Swan, but I couldn't get the MK shoot out of my mind. We heard from Disney that they changed their minds --we COULD have Thursday, the day of our VR. So we re-signed with them (yesterday!) for an Escape with our MK shoot the same morning.

Tonight we called them to check on the time and were informed that all MK shoots have been cancelled from 10/23 until 11/08. They offered us the Saturday before, but we'd have to pay at least $500 to change flights, book hotel nights (we're using 3 years' worth of DVC points for our family to come down for the VR), board our animals two extra days, etc. and STILL they can't guarantee that we'll actually get the shoot because the MK management can change their minds at any time!!!!! Which is exactly what is happening to you at such a late date!!

I don't know what to suggest except I'm starting to wonder if the MK shoot is worth the hassle. Maybe I'll post this on the main board and see what other girls think. Good luck making your decision -- I don't know what we're going to do!

 

[princesswendy720]

Wow I would just be livid. They can't squeeze you in on another day after your wedding? Even if another shoot is scheduled you can't work around each other? Personally, I'd go Bridezilla on them and demand that they accommodate you that week (after your wedding or on the day of - if you'd consider doing it on your wedding day). Did you sign a contract? Does Disney offer any sort of recourse against the whims of park management? It just seems a little corrupt as a business practice. With only a few weeks to go, did you already pay for the shoot? Can you contact your planner and have them run DPS through the ringer to get them to find accommodations for you? I'm sorry this is more questions than answers, but I'm hoping some hell-raising will get them to fix this for you!

 

[LuvLuvLuv]

i am so sad for you. i know it's easy for a bride to say something is a disaster... but this is a complete mess for you and i don't know if i would have been able to compose myself like a lady on the phone with them. it's only 2 weeks away--they couldn't give you more notice?? Hopefully they come up with a solution. I would definately make them comp something... anything. keep your spirits up!

 

[K80K]

By the sound of it they are probably cancelling the photo shoots that are scheduled to take place between the Halloween decorations going down and the Christmas decorations going up. A busy off-hour time for the MK. Not an excuse but they probably don't want extra people in the parks off-hours because they are going to be running around with crains and lifts pulling stuff down and putting stuff up.

 

[pixie921]

By the sound of it they are probably cancelling the photo shoots that are scheduled to take place between the Halloween decorations going down and the Christmas decorations going up. A busy off-hour time for the MK. Not an excuse but they probably don't want extra people in the parks off-hours because they are going to be running around with crains and lifts pulling stuff down and putting stuff up.

I'm assuming you're referring to the 10/23-11/08 shoots being cancelled ... but the Halloween decorations will definitely be up until after Halloween, so that doesn't explain why the shoots prior to that will be cancelled. I can only think it's due to construction issues w/the expansion.

 

[K80K]

I'm assuming you're referring to the 10/23-11/08 shoots being cancelled ... but the Halloween decorations will definitely be up until after Halloween, so that doesn't explain why the shoots prior to that will be cancelled. I can only think it's due to construction issues w/the expansion.

Yes sorry that is what I was referring to. Though the Halloween decorations will be up through Halloween that doesn't mean that they won't still be prepping for the Christmas decorations to go up. Of course this is all just speculation.

Valerie: So sorry for your last minute cancellation. I imagine I will have the same problem when my wedding comes around as I have 10/25/12 picked for my date. I totally get you not wanting him to see your dress before the wedding as that has crossed my mind in my planning as well. I hope you are able to find a resolution that you are at peace with.

 

[ValerieDFTWBride]

Oh my gosh, I am SO sorry! Two weeks out is inexcusable!!

I can identify with your dilemma because one hour ago I was in hysterical tears because *our* MK photo shoot just got cancelled! We'd originally planned a Wishes VR, but they cancelled our MK shoot because they said no Thursdays. We moved to the Swan, but I couldn't get the MK shoot out of my mind. We heard from Disney that they changed their minds --we COULD have Thursday, the day of our VR. So we re-signed with them (yesterday!) for an Escape with our MK shoot the same morning.

Tonight we called them to check on the time and were informed that all MK shoots have been cancelled from 10/23 until 11/08. They offered us the Saturday before, but we'd have to pay at least $500 to change flights, book hotel nights (we're using 3 years' worth of DVC points for our family to come down for the VR), board our animals two extra days, etc. and STILL they can't guarantee that we'll actually get the shoot because the MK management can change their minds at any time!!!!! Which is exactly what is happening to you at such a late date!!

I don't know what to suggest except I'm starting to wonder if the MK shoot is worth the hassle. Maybe I'll post this on the main board and see what other girls think. Good luck making your decision -- I don't know what we're going to do!

Thank you for your kind words. I completely understand what you are going through and I am sorry that this has to happen to more people other than myself. I understand that it is not Disney photography's fault, they just happen to be the people to deliver this horrible news...but there has to be some guarantee for people that have already paid for it. I have been thinking about it and I still trying to decide which would be the best option for us. But I have been trying not to dwell on it too much and am trying to stay positive about every other element of the wedding, but I can't but think if I will feel dissapointed on my wedding day. I am hoping that once I get some more answers after next week the sinking feeling in the bottom of my stomach will go away.

Wow I would just be livid. They can't squeeze you in on another day after your wedding? Even if another shoot is scheduled you can't work around each other? Personally, I'd go Bridezilla on them and demand that they accommodate you that week (after your wedding or on the day of - if you'd consider doing it on your wedding day). Did you sign a contract? Does Disney offer any sort of recourse against the whims of park management? It just seems a little corrupt as a business practice. With only a few weeks to go, did you already pay for the shoot? Can you contact your planner and have them run DPS through the ringer to get them to find accommodations for you? I'm sorry this is more questions than answers, but I'm hoping some hell-raising will get them to fix this for you!

The were able to squeeze me in for a day after I had the shoot scheduled except we already have non refundable plane tickets for our honeymoon...so that wouldn't really work out. Yes, the shoot is already paid for and the trusses (that are up for grad night) will be up for the entire time that we at Disney. I honestly have no idea how big, or what these trusses look like. Maybe it really isnt that bad and I can suck it up and get pictures from the back of the castle or different angles so that they are not in the pictures. I am feeling like i could go crazy bridezilla on them, but I am trying to stay calm and rational because I know that is probably the best way to get what I want....and if that fails...then the crazy bridezilla will come out and dadzilla will be placing a call. lol

i am so sad for you. i know it's easy for a bride to say something is a disaster... but this is a complete mess for you and i don't know if i would have been able to compose myself like a lady on the phone with them. it's only 2 weeks away--they couldn't give you more notice?? Hopefully they come up with a solution. I would definately make them comp something... anything. keep your spirits up!

I was absolutely in tears after I got off the phone and it took me a few hours to even calm down and start thinking rationally again. I am hoping that I can get a solution that I feel comfortable with after next week, and as much as this makes me sad, I won't let it ruin the big day. I appreciate all the sympathy.

By the sound of it they are probably cancelling the photo shoots that are scheduled to take place between the Halloween decorations going down and the Christmas decorations going up. A busy off-hour time for the MK. Not an excuse but they probably don't want extra people in the parks off-hours because they are going to be running around with crains and lifts pulling stuff down and putting stuff up.

I'm assuming you're referring to the 10/23-11/08 shoots being cancelled ... but the Halloween decorations will definitely be up until after Halloween, so that doesn't explain why the shoots prior to that will be cancelled. I can only think it's due to construction issues w/the expansion.

Yes sorry that is what I was referring to. Though the Halloween decorations will be up through Halloween that doesn't mean that they won't still be prepping for the Christmas decorations to go up. Of course this is all just speculation.

Valerie: So sorry for your last minute cancellation. I imagine I will have the same problem when my wedding comes around as I have 10/25/12 picked for my date. I totally get you not wanting him to see your dress before the wedding as that has crossed my mind in my planning as well. I hope you are able to find a resolution that you are at peace with.

Thank you. I hope that this doesn't happen to you or anyone else for that matter! Unfortunatley this is one of those things that is uncontrollable on our parts and we can just hope for the best.

 

[Pengwend]

Valerie, that's terrible that your shoot got cancelled! We had it on our very first BEO, but pretty much nixed it right away (along with the Coach ). In the back of my mind, I have been thinking about going back and adding one or the other back in. I am leaning away fromt he MK shoot because I actually don't like my dress anymore and now hearing about those of you who are having such heartache with it.

I wonder if they would let you do a really late night shoot instead of day? I had thought about this waaay back when we first got engaged that the castle is so pretty at night, I wondered if there was a way to get pretty photos of people with it. Maybe these truss things would be less visible at night?

 

[tinkerbell 766]

Eek, you don't like your dress anymore!!! What are you going to do!!!

 

[Sccrmnky2005]

I'm soooo very sorry about your MK photo shoot being cancelled!!! What a pain to have to deal with that SO CLOSE to your wedding!!!

I would opt for either a diferent park after your wedding or coming back down for the park shoot, I know that will be a pain, more money etc. but if your heart is set on MK then I think waiting a few months when you can or maybe extending your trip a few days would be better and something you won't look back on and wish you had done it.

Maybe you can extend your trip

 

[ValerieDFTWBride]

Valerie, that's terrible that your shoot got cancelled! We had it on our very first BEO, but pretty much nixed it right away (along with the Coach ). In the back of my mind, I have been thinking about going back and adding one or the other back in. I am leaning away fromt he MK shoot because I actually don't like my dress anymore and now hearing about those of you who are having such heartache with it.

I wonder if they would let you do a really late night shoot instead of day? I had thought about this waaay back when we first got engaged that the castle is so pretty at night, I wondered if there was a way to get pretty photos of people with it. Maybe these truss things would be less visible at night?

I am sorry that you don't like your dress anymore. I am sure that you will look beautiful in it on the day of your wedding!

I'm soooo very sorry about your MK photo shoot being cancelled!!! What a pain to have to deal with that SO CLOSE to your wedding!!!

I would opt for either a diferent park after your wedding or coming back down for the park shoot, I know that will be a pain, more money etc. but if your heart is set on MK then I think waiting a few months when you can or maybe extending your trip a few days would be better and something you won't look back on and wish you had done it.

Maybe you can extend your trip

Thank you. My heart is definitly set on Magic Kingdom, I couldn't imagine doing a Disney wedding without it, that is why I am so conflicted. After thinking about this pretty much non stop, I am leaning towards coming back a few months later. But maybe driving down instead of flying just incase it gets cancelled again, then I won't be out hundreds of dollars for plane tickets.

 

[FlamingoAllie]

Just joining in! So sad to hear about the MK photo shoot drama! My heart just sank for you. My MK/Epcot photo shoot is scheduled for Oct 15th. After hearing everyone's complaints, I'm scared to death! I'm looking more forward to the shoot than I am the ceremony! And I think that FH is too, for that matter! I say, if you want the shoot, do it, even if it means having to come back. Hey, just look at it like an extra vacation you didnt know you were going to get to take! And it might even be better, since you wont be so tired and stressed out after all the wedding festivities! Keep us updated, and hang in there! You are almost at the finish line! You have such wonderful ideas and plans, by the way. I got so caught up in photo shoot madness, I forgot all about the awesome wedding plans you have going on! Hope that you're doing a TR too, especially since I'm starting this so late in the game. Can't wait to read about your wonderful wedding adventures!

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

I don't think it is right for them to cancel on such short notice. You're right that they know this date long beforehand. I would definitely not be happy. I honestly think the best option would be to switch your flight and add a day if you have to in order to get the MK shoot. If you come back, it won't be your wedding trip. Will you drive yourself crazy making sure your hair and everything else looks the same as from your wedding? Also I am sure the cost of switching the flight would be better than a whole separate trip. That's just what I would do.

I don't think I would want to see DF before the wedding and I can tell that option doesn't sit well with you either lol. Sorry for the issues, NOT something you need with less than 3 weeks to go!

 

[malissa.robison]

Perfect! Yes you have work with the Florida humidity, not against it. With this hairstyle, the extra volume and curls will only be a plus.