Things are beginning to wind down, however, we've been hurdling obstables for the past couple of weeks! For instance, 4 groomsmen and 1 bridesmaid have backed out of the wedding. All have different reasons, some understandable and, unfortunately, some not. In the end, we have a good group of GMs and BMs that I'm actually a little relieved (mentally and financially). However, I'm pretty sure my planner and her assistant were probably annoyed by how many BEO changes I made because of it!
At the 45 day mark, we reported 73 guests. Now, we are at 62. With our final balance already paid, we have a surplus of funds with Disney! I'm sure most brides know that it's not only the F&B cost that is affected by the guest count.. but it's specialty chairs, centerpieces, linens, favors, etc. And not that I like people backing out of attending the wedding, but as this lowers and the extra money increases, it could call for more fun to be added! I'm hoping to add Beauty & The Beast
Though I love planning a Disney wedding and I'm really excited, I must admit that it was fairly tough. Being the 3rd Disney bride on my mom's side of the family (which makes up the majority of my guest list) is not easy. It's been difficult to plan around the previous weddings to ensure I don't duplicate or step on anyone's toes
Obviously, I'll have different venues, colors, food, etc., but I believe it's automatic that people will 1) expect me to 1-up the other brides or 2) my wedding is going to be the same as the other two. So I had to be extra careful that my wedding was indeed my own and that I was able to differentiate from the other two
Though.. I should count my blessings with the little things that are different such as I have my friend of 10 years and spiritual mentor officiating my wedding, I've upgraded my linens and centerpieces, my place cards have our favorite candy attached to them, our first dance song is being sung by our friends (whom are worship ministers), and I have (different) characters showing up! I surely hope this will convince my guests that this is different and they'll enjoy it as much (if not more) as the other ones!
I'm sure this is my last post before my wedding.. in which this will turn into a complete journal in the months to come. Thank you to those who follow my posts and who answer my questions on the Disney wedding forum! I appreciate the support this community gives me! Also, shoutout to Carrie Hayward for your all your help you provide this community! God bless you all and I'll see you on the other side!!