figmentfan814
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Here are some of the pictures while they were working on my bustle. I was holding my moms camera, so I decided to take a few shots over my head 
After we were all settled, it was time to enter into the main area of the Living Seas Salon. I love the look as you are walking down the hallway towards the sign.
We had decided to make our entrance using the University of Michigan fight song since we had met at college there. The funny thing is that out of our bridal party 4 of the Big Ten schools were represented (Michigan State, Purdue, Ohio State, and University of Michigan), so we kept it a secret from most of them (we only shared it with our fellow Wolverines!) The ironic part is that no one said anything about it; which was a little disappointing. We had some maize and blue pom-poms along with a Wolverine foam claw that we had our hostesses pass out to the crowd. This is the only shot I have of them which was taken by one of the cameras on the guest tables
Go Blue!
Here is a shot of us entering the room. When our M.C. got to our name he introduced us using both last names which was great; and he said Kris name first and then my last name, so I felt pretty special. I dont have Randys shots uploaded from this either, so heres one my mom took to hold everyone over.
We had a table set up with some photos and our guestbook that I made on Shutterfly using our engagement pictures that was in the walkway near the Living Seas sign. We made the cardbox at the last minute; I had wanted to do the picture box made out of 8x10 frames that JaxTeach did for her wedding, but after shipping about 8 boxes down for the wedding we decided to do something that would be easier to transport. I had the pink castle box from my shower (which we had gotten at the dollar store) where it was used for cards and we attached the Mickey and Minnie crossstich that my mom had made for us with a matching mat.
I got the picture display from Hallmark.
They had put my bouquet and our sand ceremony set on a table just under the Living Seas sign. Snapdragons are my favorite flower and since they dont hold up in bouquets I had them added to all my other floral arrangements:
I specifically requested more pictures of people with the tanks since I had heard this from other LS brides too
I heard that our guests had saw the divers through the windows during the pre-reception, thankfully Stan caught this on video too. These are some of our regular tank shots.
Here is an overview shot of the room. A note to other Living Seas brides after having Caryn mention how some of her pictures turned out a little dark I requested that the lights be up a little and I was really happy with how all of our pictures came out. So, if you want a little more light dont be afraid to ask for it.
I was also excited to see the setup of the snowglobes on the tables. During my planning session when we visited Ariels I saw another reception setup where the bride had used these. After picking out a candle centerpiece that was renting for almost $50 I decided to try for the snowglobes to add a Disney touch to the reception. I got some great deals at the Disney Store last year and on Disney Shopping, so we ended up saving some money over the Disney Floral rentals and I was able to keep them. I have already sold one snowglobe and have given away a couple too. I want to sell a few more, but Im having trouble deciding which ones to part with at this point. I have a shelf in my kitchen (which is done in Mickey) above my cabinets where I have several of them setting right now and its such a great reminder of the wedding. I have some better pictures of the centerpieces that I want to upload, so stay tuned for more of these.
These were the place cards that I made with the crystals and the cards I also bought from the Dollar Tree store
Marion had us walk over to the cake table to show us the final product of the cake. I was so excited to see the final result. My mom had said that Marion told her that she was nervous that I wouldnt like it after we had several phone conferences with the pastry chef from the Grand Floridian. It was exactly how I had envisioned. Marion really went above and beyond to customize my cake for me. We had already missed the pre-reception, so I didnt get to try any of those goodies.
Here is our Living Seas event manager making the final adjustments:
Kris and I checking it out for the first time:
After we were all settled, it was time to enter into the main area of the Living Seas Salon. I love the look as you are walking down the hallway towards the sign.
We had decided to make our entrance using the University of Michigan fight song since we had met at college there. The funny thing is that out of our bridal party 4 of the Big Ten schools were represented (Michigan State, Purdue, Ohio State, and University of Michigan), so we kept it a secret from most of them (we only shared it with our fellow Wolverines!) The ironic part is that no one said anything about it; which was a little disappointing. We had some maize and blue pom-poms along with a Wolverine foam claw that we had our hostesses pass out to the crowd. This is the only shot I have of them which was taken by one of the cameras on the guest tables
Go Blue!
Here is a shot of us entering the room. When our M.C. got to our name he introduced us using both last names which was great; and he said Kris name first and then my last name, so I felt pretty special. I dont have Randys shots uploaded from this either, so heres one my mom took to hold everyone over.
We had a table set up with some photos and our guestbook that I made on Shutterfly using our engagement pictures that was in the walkway near the Living Seas sign. We made the cardbox at the last minute; I had wanted to do the picture box made out of 8x10 frames that JaxTeach did for her wedding, but after shipping about 8 boxes down for the wedding we decided to do something that would be easier to transport. I had the pink castle box from my shower (which we had gotten at the dollar store) where it was used for cards and we attached the Mickey and Minnie crossstich that my mom had made for us with a matching mat.
I got the picture display from Hallmark.
They had put my bouquet and our sand ceremony set on a table just under the Living Seas sign. Snapdragons are my favorite flower and since they dont hold up in bouquets I had them added to all my other floral arrangements:
I specifically requested more pictures of people with the tanks since I had heard this from other LS brides too
I heard that our guests had saw the divers through the windows during the pre-reception, thankfully Stan caught this on video too. These are some of our regular tank shots.
Here is an overview shot of the room. A note to other Living Seas brides after having Caryn mention how some of her pictures turned out a little dark I requested that the lights be up a little and I was really happy with how all of our pictures came out. So, if you want a little more light dont be afraid to ask for it.
I was also excited to see the setup of the snowglobes on the tables. During my planning session when we visited Ariels I saw another reception setup where the bride had used these. After picking out a candle centerpiece that was renting for almost $50 I decided to try for the snowglobes to add a Disney touch to the reception. I got some great deals at the Disney Store last year and on Disney Shopping, so we ended up saving some money over the Disney Floral rentals and I was able to keep them. I have already sold one snowglobe and have given away a couple too. I want to sell a few more, but Im having trouble deciding which ones to part with at this point. I have a shelf in my kitchen (which is done in Mickey) above my cabinets where I have several of them setting right now and its such a great reminder of the wedding. I have some better pictures of the centerpieces that I want to upload, so stay tuned for more of these.
These were the place cards that I made with the crystals and the cards I also bought from the Dollar Tree store
Marion had us walk over to the cake table to show us the final product of the cake. I was so excited to see the final result. My mom had said that Marion told her that she was nervous that I wouldnt like it after we had several phone conferences with the pastry chef from the Grand Floridian. It was exactly how I had envisioned. Marion really went above and beyond to customize my cake for me. We had already missed the pre-reception, so I didnt get to try any of those goodies.
Here is our Living Seas event manager making the final adjustments:
Kris and I checking it out for the first time:
(We need some food smilies!) 
They were almost the best part, but I love the cake set up too! I can't tell you how beautiful your reception was. I can't wait to see more! Good luck on your business trip this week...I have a three day training next week in Chicago...I feel your pain.
