KellyJo18's Planning Journal - WP/LS/UK - June 21, 2007

[orangetiggs]

I have that punch!! and I'm going to be making them now, i love them!

 

[KellyJo18]

Wow!!! Those are awesome!!! Thank you soooo much for giving the step-by-step! They came out so well... I hope you don't mind if we all copy you now hehehe j/k (kind of!)

Your guests are very lucky to be receiving such awesome favors!

Thanks! I'd be flattered to see that someone is using my instructions to make their own favor boxes Heck, I know I've gotten enough ideas from you all that I should finally be returning the favor.

Wow - you made those? I thought those boxes were store bought, they look professionally done. Good job, pretty crafty!

Can I ask how much the mints themselves cost you per tin at WDW?

Yup we made them. Our flower girl's mom claims we are putting too much effort into something that everyone will assume was purchased but this way we get the exact colors we will be using at the reception. I'm using the same paper to make our menus and some other items. Thanks for the compliment

The mints are $2.00/tin +tax.

Those boxes are AWESOME! How many are you having to make? Do you have people signed on to help put them together?

Thanks . We are making about 70 boxes. One for each person at our reception. We are also making larger boxes for the kids at the reception and putting in a mini version of the fishing game (the one that spins around while the fish open and close their mouths while you try to catch them with your magnetic fishing pole). I'll have to post a picture of that later. Unfortunately we only have two boxes made right now, guess I should be doing more work and spending less time on the DIS . My mom and I are going to sit down next Saturday and try to make as many as we possibly can... hopefully we can finish them all but I highly doubt it.

I have that punch!! and I'm going to be making them now, i love them!

I'm glad you were able to use my idea Good luck

 

[Maggimus]

My mom and I used to make boxes like that every year out of received Christmas cards. We then would put little things in them the next year for Christmas (Like jewelry, etc).

 

[KellyJo18]

My mom and I used to make boxes like that every year out of received Christmas cards. We then would put little things in them the next year for Christmas (Like jewelry, etc).

What a great idea! I have to tell you, I was looking at another post earlier today and my flower girl was sitting next to me. She freaked out when she saw your wedding picture with Mickey and Minnie! She was so excited that we might have to add them into our budget so she's not disappointed

 

[Maggimus]

What a great idea! I have to tell you, I was looking at another post earlier today and my flower girl was sitting next to me. She freaked out when she saw your wedding picture with Mickey and Minney! She was so excited that we might have to add them into our budget so she's not disappointed

Aww thats so sweet!! I remember being young like that and getting so excited to be around the characters. Seems like back then we had so much less to worry about (no bills , no responsibilities)..

 

[pooh98378]

Aww thats so sweet!! I remember being young like that and getting so excited to be around the characters. Seems like back then we had so much less to worry about (no bills , no responsibilities)..

This was so bad of me -- when we were at Epcot near Christmas (yes - as in four months ago Christmas), the characters had just finished the tree ceremony and were in one of those double decker type buses to go backstage. DF and I were walking along and all of a sudden I saw the bus coming and screamed as loud as I could, "There are the characters!!!" Then I realized how loud I actually did scream that in front of everyone and it was kind of embarrassing I think DF told me to calm down after that...

I LOVE the boxes as well -- I especially like the bow and mickey thank you. They look awesome!

 

[KellyJo18]

Aww thats so sweet!! I remember being young like that and getting so excited to be around the characters. Seems like back then we had so much less to worry about (no bills , no responsibilities)..

Ahhh Disney when we were young... got to love trips that don't involve budgeting or worrying about anything but where you are going to spot your next character.

This was so bad of me -- when we were at Epcot near Christmas (yes - as in four months ago Christmas), the characters had just finished the tree ceremony and were in one of those double decker type buses to go backstage. DF and I were walking along and all of a sudden I saw the bus coming and screamed as loud as I could, "There are the characters!!!" Then I realized how loud I actually did scream that in front of everyone and it was kind of embarrassing I think DF told me to calm down after that...

I LOVE the boxes as well -- I especially like the bow and mickey thank you. They look awesome!

Great story! You're never too old to be excited at WDW. I'm sure you're not the only one that has done something similar, especially when there is a bus full of characters rolling by.

 

[KellyJo18]

I got an email earlier today from Disney Floral with our wedding proposal!! I was so excited to get to finally see the prices for some of the items we picked out at our planning session and thought you all might be interested too. I know that prices vary depending on your venue, date, time, etc. but figure my information might be able to give you a ballpark range of what to expect.

Bridal Bouquet:
Round, French bouquet of white roses, freesia (with buds) and light accent of light green amaranthus. 75% ribbon wrap the faux stems in antique white satin. No bow. Cost: $275.00

Maid of Honor Bouquet:
Round, French bouquet of dark peonies, white peonies and light green amaranthus. 75% wrap the faux stems in bridesmaid's dress fabric (to be provided by bride). Pearl pin closures up the handle. Cost: $150.00

Bridesmaids Bouquet:
Same as the maid of honor. Cost: $150.00/each Quantity: 2

Flower Girl:
Dark pink rose flower wand with sheer cream ribbons. Mist with pixie dust. Cost: $25.00
Flower halo of dark pink spray roses, white waxflower and shear cream ribbon accents. Cost $70.00

Groom:
White freesia with buds, ruscus, wrap stem in antique white satin ribbon. Cost: $15.00

Best Man:
White rose, light green amaranthus accent, rucus, wrap stem in antique white satin ribbon. Cost: $15.00

Groomsmen:
Same as best man Cost: $15.00/each Quantity: 2

Fathers/Grandfather:
Same as best man Cost: $15.00/each Quantity: 3

Brides Mother:
White presentation rose, filler, ruscus and sheer cream ribbon accents. Cost: $20.00

Grooms Mother:
Same as bride's mother Cost: $20.00

Grandmothers:
Pin on corsage of white rose, light green amaranthus, ruscus, sheer cream ribbons. Cost: $25.00/each Quantity: 4

Hostess:
Same as grandmothers Cost: $25.00

Ceremony:
Option 1 - Altar arrangement of a long and low stylized arrangement of mixed coordinating floral. To include white roses, peonies, light green amaranthus. Mixed light green greenery. Cost: $225.00
Option 2 - (3) 6" cylinder vases filled with hand-tied mixed arrangements of white and light green floral with accents of lily grass inside of the vase. Space evenly across the altar. Cost: $55.00/each (reception charge)

Pre-reception:
(12) Accent conversation areas, bar, etc. with votive candles Cost: $2.50/each Quantity: 12

Dinner:
(7) 6" cylinder vases filled with hand-tied mixed arrangements of white and light green floral with accents of lily grass inside of the vase. Centerpieces for every other table. Cost: $55.00/each Quantity: 7
Remaining (7) tables to use existing Living Seas candle lamps Cost: $0.00
(7) Accent around each candle lamp with loose white and light green blooms Cost: $10.00/each Quantity: 7
(14) Accent each table with (3) votive candles Cost: $2.50/each Quantity: 42
Epcot to provide existing blue and green linens.

Cake:
Custom cake (see picture) - White roses, white freesia and light green dendrobium orchid blooms. Floral topper and an accent at the base of cake. Cost: $75.00
Accent the cake table with (6) votive candles. Cost: $2.50/each Quantity: 6

Subtotal: $2,060.00
Discount: They have those?
FL Tax (6.5%): $133.90
Subtotal: $2,193.90
Move Fee: $25.00
Total cost: $2,218.90

*COST OF CAKE FLORAL MAY BE ALTERED DEPENDING ON SIZE AND STYLE OF CAKE SELECTION. FINAL COUNTS ON FLORAL, LINENS, AND CHOCOLATES MUST BE DETERMINED 15 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT. FINAL CUT OFF DATE: June 6, 2007.

 

[KellyJo18]

I realized that there are some items mentioned in our floral proposal that I have yet to post pictures of here.

Here is our cake except we are only having three layers. The floral on the top will be different and we are also having a group of flowers at one corner of the base.

 

[princessdisneybelle]

Your proposal seems very reasonable. Are you happy with it?

 

[KellyJo18]

Your proposal seems very reasonable. Are you happy with it?

Line by line it didn't really freak me out but seeing the grand total was a little shocking. They had added things into this proposal that we aren't using which makes it better (like the altar arrangement) and DF's parents are paying for the guy's flowers and my bouquet which also helps . Overall, I don't think it's too bad.

 

[princessdisneybelle]

It's good to see that. Very good information that I am sure will help alot of brides.

 

[M&M126]

I got an email earlier today from Disney Floral with our wedding proposal!! I was so excited to get to finally see the prices for some of the items we picked out at our planning session and thought you all might be interested too. I know that prices vary depending on your venue, date, time, etc. but figure my information might be able to give you a ballpark range of what to expect.

Bridal Bouquet:
Round, French bouquet of white roses, freesia (with buds) and light accent of light green amaranthus. 75% ribbon wrap the faux stems in antique white satin. No bow. Cost: $275.00

Maid of Honor Bouquet:
Round, French bouquet of dark peonies, white peonies and light green amaranthus. 75% wrap the faux stems in bridesmaid's dress fabric (to be provided by bride). Pearl pin closures up the handle. Cost: $150.00

Bridesmaids Bouquet:
Same as the maid of honor. Cost: $150.00/each Quantity: 2

Flower Girl:
Dark pink rose flower wand with sheer cream ribbons. Mist with pixie dust. Cost: $25.00
Flower halo of dark pink spray roses, white waxflower and shear cream ribbon accents. Cost $70.00

Groom:
White freesia with buds, ruscus, wrap stem in antique white satin ribbon. Cost: $15.00

Best Man:
White rose, light green amaranthus accent, rucus, wrap stem in antique white satin ribbon. Cost: $15.00

Groomsmen:
Same as best man Cost: $15.00/each Quantity: 2

Fathers/Grandfather:
Same as best man Cost: $15.00/each Quantity: 3

Brides Mother:
White presentation rose, filler, ruscus and sheer cream ribbon accents. Cost: $20.00

Grooms Mother:
Same as bride's mother Cost: $20.00

Grandmothers:
Pin on corsage of white rose, light green amaranthus, ruscus, sheer cream ribbons. Cost: $25.00/each Quantity: 4

Hostess:
Same as grandmothers Cost: $25.00

Ceremony:
Option 1 - Altar arrangement of a long and low stylized arrangement of mixed coordinating floral. To include white roses, peonies, light green amaranthus. Mixed light green greenery. Cost: $225.00
Option 2 - (3) 6" cylinder vases filled with hand-tied mixed arrangements of white and light green floral with accents of lily grass inside of the vase. Space evenly across the altar. Cost: $55.00/each (reception charge)

Pre-reception:
(12) Accent conversation areas, bar, etc. with votive candles Cost: $2.50/each Quantity: 12

Dinner:
(7) 6" cylinder vases filled with hand-tied mixed arrangements of white and light green floral with accents of lily grass inside of the vase. Centerpieces for every other table. Cost: $55.00/each Quantity: 7
Remaining (7) tables to use existing Living Seas candle lamps Cost: $0.00
(7) Accent around each candle lamp with loose white and light green blooms Cost: $10.00/each Quantity: 7
(14) Accent each table with (3) votive candles Cost: $2.50/each Quantity: 42
Epcot to provide existing blue and green linens.

Cake:
Custom cake (see picture) - White roses, white freesia and light green dendrobium orchid blooms. Floral topper and an accent at the base of cake. Cost: $75.00
Accent the cake table with (6) votive candles. Cost: $2.50/each Quantity: 6

Subtotal: $2,060.00
Discount: They have those?
FL Tax (6.5%): $133.90
Subtotal: $2,193.90
Move Fee: $25.00
Total cost: $2,218.90

*COST OF CAKE FLORAL MAY BE ALTERED DEPENDING ON SIZE AND STYLE OF CAKE SELECTION. FINAL COUNTS ON FLORAL, LINENS, AND CHOCOLATES MUST BE DETERMINED 15 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT. FINAL CUT OFF DATE: June 6, 2007.

That doesnt seem too high. Was it what you were expecting?

PS Cast Members get discounts.... Very little but they do

 

[KellyJo18]

That doesnt seem too high. Was it what you were expecting?

PS Cast Members get discounts.... Very little but they do

Once we subtract a few items we don't need and what DF's parents are paying it makes it so we only owe about $1500 which is very reasonable. I was expecting it to be about that price, no huge surprises with anything. Actually, I thought our centerpieces would be much more than $55/each so I am really happy.

I figured the discount was for Disney employees... when I saw it I thought "I wish!".

 

[orangetiggs]

have you got any pics of the centrepieces? I was thinking that they would be more than that and was worried that my budget would not allow us to have centrepeices through disney

 

[KellyJo18]

have you got any pics of the centrepieces? I was thinking that they would be more than that and was worried that my budget would not allow us to have centrepeices through disney

Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of the exact flowers we will be using. I showed her a few pictures I liked and we went from there. I am picturing the bridesmaids bouquets to look somewhat like this but instead of the dark pink roses we will have pink peonies.

Our centerpieces will have the stems hidden behind lily grass like in this picture (this might be around the right size as well).

Or maybe more this size

The flowers for the reception are all white with greens (like my bouquet). Flowers like this but without the pinks:

Sorry but I won't have the actual pictures until after the wedding in June. I hope these photos help a little bit.

 

[KellyJo18]

Along with the floral proposal we were sent some options for favors our floral planner mentioned at our planning session. This was before we decided on the Nemo mints so we no longer are thinking about using these but I thought some of you might be interested to see.

This their rainbow fish favor in white chocolate that are 5 1/2" (width) by 3 3/4" (height):

The rainbow fish favors $4.25/each and can be airbrushed in coordinating colors of your event (I am not sure if this price includes the airbrushing).

Another fish favor in chocolate that are 2 3/8" (width) by 2 1/2" (height):

These are $2/each

Some chocolate shells that are 1" in size:

They are all available in white, milk, or dark chocolate. The shells can be marbled with two different chocolates.

 

[princessdisneybelle]

Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of the exact flowers we will be using. I showed her a few pictures I liked and we went from there. I am picturing the bridesmaids bouquets to look somewhat like this but instead of the dark pink roses we will have pink peonies.

Our centerpieces will have the stems hidden behind lily grass like in this picture (this might be around the right size as well).

Or maybe more this size

The flowers for the reception are all white with greens (like my bouquet). Flowers like this but without the pinks:

Sorry but I won't have the actual pictures until after the wedding in June. I hope these photos help a little bit.

Your bridesmaid bouquet is almost like mine that I made. . Love the centerpiece ideas.

 

[Belle1981]

That is a great Price! I actually borrowed allisonswonderland's photo of her centrepieces(except requesting Orange, Green and Cream Roses instead of pink ones) and got them to quote on it! Disney was actually more reasonable than going with an outside vendor (Emily charming events). Having seen Disney floral with my parents anniversary I have COMPLETE faith in them. They will do an AMAZING job for you! The Cast member discount is great! Thank goodness the whole family (MIL, FIL and BIL) all still work for Disney! Good luck in your special day! Great Planning Journal

 

[M&M126]

I LOVE your centerpiece ideas! I'm hoping to do something similar in the darker pink hues.