Finally updating! Sorry it has taken so long!
So, DD was sick in bed with a fever. My DH had a bad sore throat. Thankfully I had some medicine with me so I gave some to DD. Her and my DS stood in bed for the rest of the day. I don't think I mentioned it but 2 days before we left DS came down with fever and a soar throat. So he was on antibiotics and I guess he still wasn't 100% on the VR day. So I make sure the kids are OK, then hop in the shower to get myself ready for when Patricia arrives.
By 12:45 the girls from Ana's Beauty Special came to my moms room and they got to work on my mom, sister and grandmother. I stood in my room because I kind of felt funny knowing I wasn't using them and had Patricia coming.
Patricia comes on time and she was so cheerful and funny just like when we first met her. She even gets along great with DH so they were talking and laughing and we all had a great chat. She actually really helped calm me down. DH went to shower and get ready in the other room we had and Patricia got right to work. She was excellent! She calmed me, had me laughing and she also really "got" the look I was going for. I was originally going to do my hair up but changed my mind. The trial I did in June was for an up do. So I had a few pictures and told her what I wanted. She blew me away! She got it just right! The make up was fantastic too. She did the air brush make up and it was great. It didn't feel heavy or look unnatural. She gave me fake eyelashes too! No extra charge. She said it would look better if I had them! lol She was so right! We had to start rushing because all of a sudden Michelle was calling the room saying she would be calling me in about 15mins. to come meet in the lobby. I had no idea time was going by so quickly!!! So Patricia is finishing me up, and by this time my DS went to the other room with DH so DH could get him ready. My DD had gotten up and I took her rollers out of her hair and really could've used some help! But of course my mother was too busy with herself so.....
THANK GOD FOR PATRICIA!!!!!
Within 15 mins. she had me finished up, helped get me in my dress and shoes. Then she helped DD get in her dress and shoes. She also did light makeup on DD and did her hair!!!! When I went to pay her the remaining balance I asked how much for all the extras she did and she told me don't worry about it! It was her gift to me and wished me a wonderful day! I tipped her and she didn't even want that but I insisted. She really was so great!
Finally my mother, grandmother and sister were ready. Michelle called and we were on our way to the lobby!!!!
I was so excited, anxious, nervous, emotional! Seriously I was feeling almost every emotion because I was also really mad and annoyed with my mom too! Anyway my younger sister helps me with the walk holding my dress and helping DD. We are almost to the lobby entrance by the cafe when we realize we lost my mother and grandmother!! How the heck this happened we have no idea. I don't know how they got lost from Boca Chica to the lobby!!! I had to stop in front of the Cafe and make my sister go find them. It was so nice how so many people stopped to congratulate me and say I looked beautiful! I felt so special!!
I didn't want to wait anymore and started heading towards the lobby with DD. We were going to do a reveal with my DH and I wanted to get to him! As I walk towards the steps in the lobby my dad, DS and grandfather are there and that's when I just about lost it! The look on their faces and in their eyes was pure love, joy and awe!!! They had tears in their eyes and were telling me how beautiful I looked. It really was such a special moment.
Then Michelle was there along with an assistant and so was Misty and Nelio. They led me towards DH and when he saw me he was so overwhelmed. He said I took his breath away!
Then we got right down to the picture taking! Misty was fabulous and we got along right away! She gave direction, asked who I wanted in the pictures and was quick and professional. We took tons of pics in the lobby, by the stairs, a few outside(but it was way too windy to stay out long).
There were about 2 assistants there when Michelle had to leave which was fine. They kept us on time and told us when it was time to head to the pavilion. The limo took my kids, my mom, grandmother, and sister to the ceremony then came back for us. The motor coach also came and picked up my dad, grandfather and my dads girlfriend.(I never got to see it!)
I do want to say that when it was picture time my dads girlfriend left the area and hung out on the other side of the lobby. That was her own doing and I thought that was really nice of her. She didn't want to annoy my mother or get me upset and wanted to give us our time as a family. My parents actually agreed to take a picture with me at the same time, one on each side of me!
As we headed towards the limo we got a few shots out front. These were some of my favorite pictures! It was a quick ride to the pavilion and as soon as we got there Michelle met us along with about 2 other people. She wisked my to the bridal room and had my kids there waiting for me.
DH went to the grooms room.
So, DD was sick in bed with a fever. My DH had a bad sore throat. Thankfully I had some medicine with me so I gave some to DD. Her and my DS stood in bed for the rest of the day. I don't think I mentioned it but 2 days before we left DS came down with fever and a soar throat. So he was on antibiotics and I guess he still wasn't 100% on the VR day. So I make sure the kids are OK, then hop in the shower to get myself ready for when Patricia arrives.
By 12:45 the girls from Ana's Beauty Special came to my moms room and they got to work on my mom, sister and grandmother. I stood in my room because I kind of felt funny knowing I wasn't using them and had Patricia coming.
Patricia comes on time and she was so cheerful and funny just like when we first met her. She even gets along great with DH so they were talking and laughing and we all had a great chat. She actually really helped calm me down. DH went to shower and get ready in the other room we had and Patricia got right to work. She was excellent! She calmed me, had me laughing and she also really "got" the look I was going for. I was originally going to do my hair up but changed my mind. The trial I did in June was for an up do. So I had a few pictures and told her what I wanted. She blew me away! She got it just right! The make up was fantastic too. She did the air brush make up and it was great. It didn't feel heavy or look unnatural. She gave me fake eyelashes too! No extra charge. She said it would look better if I had them! lol She was so right! We had to start rushing because all of a sudden Michelle was calling the room saying she would be calling me in about 15mins. to come meet in the lobby. I had no idea time was going by so quickly!!! So Patricia is finishing me up, and by this time my DS went to the other room with DH so DH could get him ready. My DD had gotten up and I took her rollers out of her hair and really could've used some help! But of course my mother was too busy with herself so.....
THANK GOD FOR PATRICIA!!!!!
Within 15 mins. she had me finished up, helped get me in my dress and shoes. Then she helped DD get in her dress and shoes. She also did light makeup on DD and did her hair!!!! When I went to pay her the remaining balance I asked how much for all the extras she did and she told me don't worry about it! It was her gift to me and wished me a wonderful day! I tipped her and she didn't even want that but I insisted. She really was so great!
Finally my mother, grandmother and sister were ready. Michelle called and we were on our way to the lobby!!!!
I was so excited, anxious, nervous, emotional! Seriously I was feeling almost every emotion because I was also really mad and annoyed with my mom too! Anyway my younger sister helps me with the walk holding my dress and helping DD. We are almost to the lobby entrance by the cafe when we realize we lost my mother and grandmother!! How the heck this happened we have no idea. I don't know how they got lost from Boca Chica to the lobby!!! I had to stop in front of the Cafe and make my sister go find them. It was so nice how so many people stopped to congratulate me and say I looked beautiful! I felt so special!!
I didn't want to wait anymore and started heading towards the lobby with DD. We were going to do a reveal with my DH and I wanted to get to him! As I walk towards the steps in the lobby my dad, DS and grandfather are there and that's when I just about lost it! The look on their faces and in their eyes was pure love, joy and awe!!! They had tears in their eyes and were telling me how beautiful I looked. It really was such a special moment.
Then Michelle was there along with an assistant and so was Misty and Nelio. They led me towards DH and when he saw me he was so overwhelmed. He said I took his breath away!
Then we got right down to the picture taking! Misty was fabulous and we got along right away! She gave direction, asked who I wanted in the pictures and was quick and professional. We took tons of pics in the lobby, by the stairs, a few outside(but it was way too windy to stay out long).
There were about 2 assistants there when Michelle had to leave which was fine. They kept us on time and told us when it was time to head to the pavilion. The limo took my kids, my mom, grandmother, and sister to the ceremony then came back for us. The motor coach also came and picked up my dad, grandfather and my dads girlfriend.(I never got to see it!)
I do want to say that when it was picture time my dads girlfriend left the area and hung out on the other side of the lobby. That was her own doing and I thought that was really nice of her. She didn't want to annoy my mother or get me upset and wanted to give us our time as a family. My parents actually agreed to take a picture with me at the same time, one on each side of me!
As we headed towards the limo we got a few shots out front. These were some of my favorite pictures! It was a quick ride to the pavilion and as soon as we got there Michelle met us along with about 2 other people. She wisked my to the bridal room and had my kids there waiting for me.
DH went to the grooms room.
Then I saw DH standing there.
All I saw was him. I kept looking straight at him and I swear it was like no one else was in that room, just him and I. It was so magical! as we renewed our vows it was such a beautiful moment for us. The words to the hand ceremony are just so beautiful, it really took my breath away. I couldn't believe we were actually there doing this after all the time planning! The ceremony was probably about 20 mins. from start to finish. It was just perfect. Oh, the only other thing I noticed besides DH was my alter arrangement!!
I loved it and was so happy with how gorgeous it looked!! 
I don't know how she did it but she did!!!
It was everything I imagined in my head. I couldn't believe how well it all came together. I didn't even notice the ugly carpet or hideous birds on the wall!
So I let it go and didn't even really have it hit me till after it happened!LOL So this was the first way I got ignored/annoyed at the reception. More on that later.
I can't wait to see the whole thing when it is finished.
It was taken care of and the food was put on hold but it shouldn't have happened. Anyway, my guests couldn't believe they could see the castle and the fireworks from the patio. Everyone was so excited to see them and we thought the view was great! The DJ played the soundtrack to Wishes and it was so perfect!! A couple of times the monorail went by and I just had tears in my eyes cause it was a perfect moment for me!!
