SwedishPea
Earning My Ears
- Joined
- Dec 12, 2010
Hi!
I'm very new to the boards and don't usually post but I've seen all of the wonderful comments and ideas the group shares with eachother and thought I'd give this a try.
Tim and I got engaged on my birthday in EPCOT last month while on vacation. I am a former WDWCP grad and Tim gets my love of all things Disney. We are getting married in MAY!!! Now before you think I've completely lost my mind (which, I would agree) let me just say I'm confident I can do this without letting it consume my life, assuming I don't get swallowed by the small stuff. My best friend just asked me today if I recall what color her seat covers were at her wedding. I don't, which is her point - focus on what people WILL recall and you'll be fine!
Tim and I plan to be married in the WP (10 am) and have our brunch reception in Napa room. We are having a small wedding with a max of 40 people, which includes the wedding party. We will have a larger reception later in the summer for our 200+ family and friends back here in the Midwest. The contract should be signed this week as we are finalizing our finances. I already have my planning session booked for late January. That hit me like a reality-ton-o-bricks - Disney wants my plans outline by mid-January. EEK!
So that's where you come in. I need help and ideas! We are focused on a tight budget. Yes, I'm doing a wishes wedding but I can't spend 20K on it. I've been trying to find creative ways to make the most out of it.
Thus far I have my dress and veil, a ballpark on colors (as soon as I finalize the bridesmaid dress this will be set in stone next week), flowers ideas, and a general theme in my mind of how I want the WP to look. We will be using an ipod with the speaker package instead of DJ because I can't justify a complete music package for a brunch with 40 people. I also found a good photographer in the area that I think I am going to use who is willing to even take photos of us a Boardwalk post-wedding since we won't be getting engagement photos. And at 1/2 the price Disney charges.
What I would like to know is ....
Who else has done a WP/NAPA brunch? What did you love and what would you do different? How was the menu at the California Grill? I don't have all my "planning tools" yet since the contract isn't signed (they are still prepping it) so I don't have everything I need to make the decisions.
Dessert parties - this is how Tim and I got engaged and Food and Wine fest and I LOVE this idea if I can afford it. Any feedback?
Anyone taken the Monorail from the ceremony over to the Contemporary? How was the walk? I really want pics on the Monorail but thinking I might need to buy the bridesmaids flip flops so they don't kill themselves getting there?
Flowers - I'm debating between Disney and non-Disney options I'm leaning towards Disney to keep it easy. Want flowers for wedding party plus aisle runner and petals. Any thoughts?
I'm all about the DIY centerpieces, etc. So if you have pics or ideas I would love to see them!
Any other experiences I haven't thought of that you enjoyed? I want to focus keeping our guests' experiences magical without spending a fortune on catered meals, etc.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Lisa
I'm very new to the boards and don't usually post but I've seen all of the wonderful comments and ideas the group shares with eachother and thought I'd give this a try.
Tim and I got engaged on my birthday in EPCOT last month while on vacation. I am a former WDWCP grad and Tim gets my love of all things Disney. We are getting married in MAY!!! Now before you think I've completely lost my mind (which, I would agree) let me just say I'm confident I can do this without letting it consume my life, assuming I don't get swallowed by the small stuff. My best friend just asked me today if I recall what color her seat covers were at her wedding. I don't, which is her point - focus on what people WILL recall and you'll be fine!
Tim and I plan to be married in the WP (10 am) and have our brunch reception in Napa room. We are having a small wedding with a max of 40 people, which includes the wedding party. We will have a larger reception later in the summer for our 200+ family and friends back here in the Midwest. The contract should be signed this week as we are finalizing our finances. I already have my planning session booked for late January. That hit me like a reality-ton-o-bricks - Disney wants my plans outline by mid-January. EEK!
So that's where you come in. I need help and ideas! We are focused on a tight budget. Yes, I'm doing a wishes wedding but I can't spend 20K on it. I've been trying to find creative ways to make the most out of it.
Thus far I have my dress and veil, a ballpark on colors (as soon as I finalize the bridesmaid dress this will be set in stone next week), flowers ideas, and a general theme in my mind of how I want the WP to look. We will be using an ipod with the speaker package instead of DJ because I can't justify a complete music package for a brunch with 40 people. I also found a good photographer in the area that I think I am going to use who is willing to even take photos of us a Boardwalk post-wedding since we won't be getting engagement photos. And at 1/2 the price Disney charges.
What I would like to know is ....
Who else has done a WP/NAPA brunch? What did you love and what would you do different? How was the menu at the California Grill? I don't have all my "planning tools" yet since the contract isn't signed (they are still prepping it) so I don't have everything I need to make the decisions.
Dessert parties - this is how Tim and I got engaged and Food and Wine fest and I LOVE this idea if I can afford it. Any feedback?
Anyone taken the Monorail from the ceremony over to the Contemporary? How was the walk? I really want pics on the Monorail but thinking I might need to buy the bridesmaids flip flops so they don't kill themselves getting there?
Flowers - I'm debating between Disney and non-Disney options I'm leaning towards Disney to keep it easy. Want flowers for wedding party plus aisle runner and petals. Any thoughts?
I'm all about the DIY centerpieces, etc. So if you have pics or ideas I would love to see them!
Any other experiences I haven't thought of that you enjoyed? I want to focus keeping our guests' experiences magical without spending a fortune on catered meals, etc.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Lisa