It's 2012 - any updates???
HUNDREDS!!!!
Wow, okay so I have sat down to try and write an entry MANY MANY MANY times..... I know it doesn't help that I never post.....Yes I am slapping my wrist right now :brick: <- That too....
So let's see where to begin....
Well we left off in October with me working Food and Wine and DF still in Fantasyland. In November we had our Planning Session! Wow, so much information in such a sort amount of time. What didn't help though is I felt like I was dying and had to work an 8hr shift (4a-noon) before the session. We ironed out ALL the details and after the session I felt a whole lot better about everything.
So first things first, the WP deco. We selected the rose petals and candles down the aisle and will provide our own runner and unity candle set. I really liked this option for several reasons. 1. We are transferring the candles for centerpieces!!!! 2. We are saving money by purchasing a plain runner, cutting it to size, and painting our own monogram. Well, I am still worried about the painting but I'll get to that a little later.
Next, The reception. We are in the Whitehall patio room for the pre-reception and Ballroom 6 (I think) for the reception. We selected the fresh fruit and honey yogurt dip and the cheese tray for the food and then punch and coffee for drinks. We are using plain linens and then placing some confetti on the guest book table.
Reception. Okay, so you walk into the room and you are going to see lights on the wall. Green Fireworks and a castle to be exact and then the carriage on the dance floor. Each table has white linens with the 3 candles tied together with a green ribbon and then each chair has covers (white with either a green, pink, or purple sash) The head table chairs are all pink sashes. On each table rose petals will be scattered. The head table will have 5 vases that the bouquets will be placed in and then votives across the table for lighting.
Food: Oh the food. We selected a brunch menu (it will be Noon) with: an Omelet station, Mickey Waffle Bar, Sausage, Bacon, Roasted Potatoes, Chicken, Veggies, Pasta, Pound Cake, Assorted Pastries, coffee, juice and tea.
Cake: Three tier swirl with pink, purple, and green: creating own topper with the wedding vinyls (we are big collectors) Flavors: Top and Bottom: Almond Cake with Amarretto Mousse. Middle: Marble Cake with Bavarian Cream Mousse. Due to guest count we are also getting a sheet cake. This will be White Cake with Dark Chocolate Mousse. (My mouth is now watering just thinking about all of the food.... nom on salad...)
Transportation: We selected a 4 hr limo rental and charter bus to get our guests.
We also booked our in park photos for MK
BEO first round total Including Floral for 100 guests (92 adults and 8 kids): 22,750 (ish)
This came in WAY higher than expected. Luckily (I guess is the right word) we had invited 160 and only about 80 are actually coming. We changed our guest count, eliminated the pasta, veggies and chicken. Also, took out our photos (we have a year post wedding to schedule them) and the charter bus, and drinks at the pre-reception so we are only serving water. Also, cut our open bar from 2.5hrs to 2. We will be really busy from the beginning so to have the bar that long was just crazy. NEW Total: $17,600 (ish)
BIG change and we are really happy!!!!!!!
Now, a few things to cover since October, my sister also showed up with our parents and surprised me with my niece and nephew (Flower girl and ring bearer). DF was in on everything of course. Mom and I went to David's for my first fitting and the ONLY Alterations that I had to my dress..... BUSTLE!!! My dress fits like a GLOVE! :sohappy: I don't have to crash diet or get major alterations!!!! Also, I have a second dress for fun, the rehearsal and our two receptions back home, but that needs alterations and will be going in soon (Like Wednesday). I have lost about 12 pounds since August which made me really happy and DF about 10. Post wedding we are going to start our diet but because of me fitting in my dress already we don't want to start to early and I need last minute alterations
We kicked off the new year with DF getting Part-time and trainer and I am still seasonal, which I am okay with until the wedding is over. We made a MAJOR road trip and went to Ohio and Alabama. I am going back home in a month for a Shower and we are registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond and Target. Also, we went to Men's Warehouse for the tuxes and got an E-Mail from Fine Art Video about a ceremony only Video for $400. We couldn't say no to that deal!
In less than 2 weeks we have our menu tasting. We are trying to decide between our potato choices, if we need a main dish meat besides waffles and if there is anything else we want to change. We have 3 meats, 3 potatoes, and 2 extras on the menu to just see what we want.
After this meeting we will be in the 45 day stretch!!!!
Now for some of the downs. We have had issues with some friends (which everyone does) and eliminated 2 groomsmen and our photographer. The groomsmen were replaced and the photographer was replaced with one of my good friends who is photopass and doing our engagements on Sunday. He quoted us about 60% less then our 1st choice. YAY!
Still to come: I am meeting with our Florist (who is a family friend) in Feb to talk bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, etc. She is doing it for way less than Disney, and is an invited guest to the wedding so we are really excited about that. We still have to purchase our runner, but I have looked and from what I can find online Oriental Trading has really nice quality ones at a very cheap price ($25). Some other things to purchase: Place card/ favor boxes, tote bags for welcome gifts, bubbles, wedding party gifts, welcome bag stuff. I think there's more but I know I am forgetting something!
PLEASE Ask questions about stuff. I know there is a lot detailed here, but I know I left stuff out. I tried to cliff note as much as possible, and to be truly honest, most of this didn't get done until end of Nov/ beginning Dec. so its really all fallen into place in the last month. I will try to update this regularly since we are entering the home stretch with days left. I can't believe that its less than 2 months Away!!! eek!
And Thanks Fallen Angel for the statement about lack of updating.... I really feel bad that I have kept slacking on this
