Kris and I only had a little bit of time before we left to pick up my parents, so we sat down on the bed to watch TV. After a few minutes I felt a jolt, I was sitting up in bed and had suddenly fell asleep dropping my head straight on to Kris head. He woke me up because it definitely wasnt the most comfortable position for either of us. I guess I was a lot more tired than I originally thought. I looked up at the clock and realized that we had to run to pick up my parents in just a little while.
As a side note, I had bought white nylons that had sticky/gel stuff on them to keep them up on my leg. Im not sure if my skin is extra sensitive or what, but my thigh had been bothering me and when I rolled off the nylon the top layer of my skin had been ripped off. I had a red ring around both of my legs! Needless to say I threw on some white socks and my Sketchers before we headed out for the evening.
Kris went to put on the jacket to his tux and realized the coat was way too big. Completely flabbergasted we finally realized that when we had picked up our things in my parents room he had dropped his suit coat on their chair. Then when we left he accidentally picked up my dads coat. It was a good thing we were meeting up with them before the DP! I felt bad because I had thrown away the boutonnière on the coat since I knew Kris would be getting a new one that night. I did save the crystal Mickey which I later gave to my mom.
We navigated the halls trying to remember how to take the proper elevators out of the concierge area and then went to get our car. It was so nice to hear people in the lobby yelling their congratulations to us as we headed outside. Once in the car I called my mom to let her know that we were on our way and told her about the coat mix-up. We were running a little behind what we had originally intended, so when we got there my parents came straight out to the car to meet us.
Most of our guests were taking buses from their resorts or from another park, so we pulled into the Epcot lot to park. A lot of guests had left for the day, so we got a pretty close spot. We then headed up towards the turnstiles over towards guest relations where we were all supposed to be meeting up. A lot of our guests were already there when we arrived, so I felt a little bad about that but we were still early, so I guess that was still okay.
Our Epcot guide showed up a few minutes later and came over to talk to me about the details of walking through the park. I also had to have him radio ahead because we were having a birthday cake for my younger cousin (who would be celebrating his 11th birthday the next day) and when I asked his brother (my bridal attendant) how old his brother would be he told me 12!
I wanted to make sure they got the correct number of candles on the cake because I knew Ben would definitely notice if we had them wrong! My aunt came over asking about getting a couple of wheelchairs for some of the family members that were having some trouble walking. There was some confusion on whether or not they had to pay for them or not, but in the end he grabbed two and brought them over free of charge.
There were several people who had decided not to attend the DP. Since we had not allowed kids at the reception or wedding, we had told everyone that children were welcome that evening. We had a few additions of small kids, and I had told some of our guests who had other friends traveling with them that they were welcome to come along too (that also didnt attend the wedding since DH & I dont know them). I think with all the additions and subtractions were still around that 50 person mark.
Now, I know there have been some changes with the viewing fee charges, but we were allowed to have our guests with tickets enter through the main turnstile and then the guide took the rest of the guests (I think there was around 20 without tickets) through the side exit gate. It was weird going through the park turnstile in my wedding dress and to have security search my purse!
Since we had to walk to the other end to meet the guide and the rest of our guests I pulled Kris to the side when I saw a Photopass photographer. I had to have my picture with Spaceship Earth all lit up behind us. I already knew my mom was buying us the CD off our Disney Honeymoon Registry, so this was going to be a great wedding shot! (Same shot just with a different border)
We were then on our way to the back of the park, it was exciting to walk through my favorite park with all my family and friends along. Just a shot of our group walking:
We stopped along the way and took some great pictures.
The black jackets my MOH is wearing are the ones that we (her bridesmaids wore at her wedding 4 years ago)
Another reason why we didnt end up providing a bus that night was that several of our guests have their own scooters and Marion had told me that the most one of the buses could hold was one. Here is maid of honor zipping through the park, she has a muscle disorder so its easier to use the
scooter.
My mom and her best friend:
Just as we were getting to the World Showcase I spotted a turkey leg counter. My one bridesmaid had told me before the wedding the one thing she wanted to get down there was a turkey leg! At the P&PP on Saturday we made a special trip to the cart and it was closed and I knew she was leaving the next morning. I was closer to the front of the crowd, so I slowed down and pointed out the stand to her.
Kris stopped to wait with her since she had never been to Epcot other than for our wedding that morning. I had given her and my MOH some Disney dollars with some flowers as a thank you after my bridal shower and she had saved them just to buy her turkey leg. Im sure this unscheduled stop completely broke Disney rules, but no one yelled at us
My mom and I were now towards the back of the crowd, so we stopped to get some pictures with another Photopass Photographer on the bridge near France and the International Gateway. He didnt do a great job on these and my dress makes us look washed out, but heck we are still getting wedding day pictures in Epcot!
As you might noticed my mom had a different outfit for the DP too. I was surprised how many people had bought special outfits to wear for the evening festivities too. It was kind of exciting getting these Photopass shots because I felt like I was breaking the rules a little and thats out of character for me. My dad was nowhere to be found at this point, I think he stayed up ahead with the rest of the group.
Just we started to walk away Kris showed up, so we got some shots too.
Put on your glasses for this one look how bright my dress looks!
Randy and Stan had arrived a little before us, so they were able to get some pictures of the setup. We were in the Lower French Island. We also had a few people who met us in that area since they had spent the afternoon in the park. Notice the colored napkins under the centerpiece. These were only $1 each and were added just a couple of weeks before, I think they added some needed color to the tables and for $10 who could beat that price!
We had a Figment theme since the kids would be there that night. Here are the glow cylinders. The alternated purple and orange.
I also added the Figment napkins (which we had that scare with at the regular reception) they were a little pricey, but so cute and definitely worth adding!
The coffee bar; we just used the standard setup and I was really pleased with the variety that was offered. The only drink that we had switched was lemonade for the fruit punch; I didnt want to chance anyone spilling something on me!
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Plus, with plans to work at Disney who couldn't be excited!!!!
) At least you were able to enjoy your bouquet for that many years when so many brides don't have anything to remember their flowers from and maybe one day you could have a VR then have a new bouquet made that resembles your first one.
I'll try to grab my memory card, so I have it on me when I'm over somewhere that I can get online, so I can upload them. Our internet is supposed to be fixed by this weekend, but I should be able to get it up to you sooner than that 
