A grooms dilemma

[Blackeyed]

Hi folks.
Being a romantic I'd rather not see Pepper in her dress before we get married..
This means that I've got to get changed somewhere else...
(I've no intention of wearing my kilt for a whole day in the Florida heat!)

After speaking to not only the Wilderness Lodge where we are getting married as well as the Animal Kingdom Lodge where we are staying they both say I'll have to get changed in the restrooms...
Call me crazy but getting dressed in a toilet isn't the best romantic start to a wedding. :eek:

Can all you guys who have already been married at Disney let me know what you did on the day?

Many thanks
:p

[Whitequeen]

I know Kiltie stayed with his parents but that won't help if you've no one else going.:unsure:
Have you got anyone else going?

[triciacarole]

Are any friends or family going with you? Perhaps you could use their room :shrug:

[Keith]

Can all you guys who have already been married at Disney glet me know what you did on the day?


We stayed at the wilderness lodge for our wedding and they let me use an unbooked room to get dressed in... so I stored the wedding clothes in a suitcase I gave to the luggage guys... left our room in the morning when Helen started getting ready, wandered round a while then got the clothes, got changed in the room, picked up by the limo and the rest is history :)

[Kate2005]

Who was it you booked your wedding through? We booked ours through Virgin and they supplied another room for me to get ready in

[Blackeyed]

Well I would have preffered to get a room at the Wilderness Lodge but they just seemed so uninterested in helping.
We even considered booking a room - But that's just throwing money away for the sake of a half hour clothing change.

My best maid is staying at Pop Century so I might have to speak nicely to her...
Although she and her husbamd will be getting ready too

[Rosie0610]

Yes, I would definatley talk to whoever planned your wedding. They must have somewhere for you to go. Doesn't sound like they would really let you get ready in the restroom! Keep calling to you get a better answer. They do weddings everyday, this can't be the first time someone asked for somewhere to change.

[Blackeyed]

We're booked through Virgin.
I could give them a buzz but i'm not sure what they could do for me.

[Kate2005]

We're booked through Virgin.
I could give them a buzz but i'm not sure what they could do for me.

Id speak to Virgin, but also speak to the hotel again. Its unreasonable of them to expect someone to get ready for their wedding in the toilets!

[Bec]

My DH went to my Mam and Dad's place to dress, he stayed with Dad while Mam came to me. I don't know if that is an option for you.

Im sure Virgin will sort something for you. If not, try your Disney fairytale wedding coordinator again.

[foreverducky]

Getting changed in the restroom is just asking for a disaster.

[triciacarole]

I really feel you should take this up with a manager, Disney are well quoted for being leaders in Total Quality Management as this does go against their company culture and values.

[Blackeyed]

Well...
I've contacted Virgin who in turn are going to send an email to The Disney Wedding people...

Back to square one since we asked our co-ordinator first who suggested I shack up with someone else.

This is supposed to be a place of fairytales..
I think Disney is leaking pixie dust somewhere.

[JAZMINE]

:( Thats an awful suggestion you ought to phone Disney and ask how they would like to get changed in a restroom for their wedding im sure the person you spoke to just doesnt know so i would ask to speak to someone in authority hope you can get it all worked out good luck please let us know the outcome

[Blackeyed]

Thanks all...
Nice to see I have some backup on this issue..

:thumbs:

[triciacarole]

I really think you need to speak to the co-ordinator, stress you are paying a lot of money for this wedding and you chose to get married there because you value them as a company with high customer care standards, they have failed you here expecting you to get changed in the restrooms. Tell them you would appreciate them kindly sorting out the problem by supplying you with a room for a couple of hours so that you can prepare for your wedding the most important day in your life.

[Blackeyed]

Not that I'm going for the sympathy vote or anything...

I was also hoping to pamper myself a tad and get a professional shave done on site...
Disney only have one barber who does shaves and he'll be on vacation at the time!

Can my luck get any worse!?!?

[triciacarole]

I wonder if they do shaves in the barber shop in MK?

[Blackeyed]

Nope...
I asked the co-ordinator who told me that there is one only..
His name is Grady and he works in the salon in the Contemporary Resort.

I spoke to him direct and he also said that he was the only one on Disney property.

[triciacarole]

Have you tried the Swan/Dolphin, the Hyatt or any other top hotels in the area. If you want you can pay my airfare and I will come and do it for you :D

[Blackeyed]

How good are you with a cut-throat razor??
:shrug:

[triciacarole]

I don't know :unsure: not done it before :blush: I am a quick learner though :thumbs:

[Blackeyed]

I don't know :unsure: not done it before :blush: I am a quick learner though :thumbs:


erm....

Never mind....:afraid:

[triciacarole]

:unsure:

[Mickeymac]

LOLOL you two!!! :D

Blackeyed - Disney can't block a room for you in advance, but if you quietly talk to the resort front desk when you arrive, they might be able to assist you.

I heartily suggest heading over to Pop to get ready - that sounds the 'most fun' to me, to get ready with your Best Maid. I know they'll be getting ready too, but it's infinitely more fun to share the memories with someone else, than it is to get dressed in a vacant room all alone. Also, if you inadvertently leave something behind, you can easily go back for it.

What type of wedding have you booked?

[Blackeyed]

Erm...
We've booked a Deluxe Intimate wedding.... I think.

Don't quote me on that.. I'm just a man!

:whistle:

[ukwdwnut]

you could always see if anyone is there from here while you are, ask them if you can get changed at theirs and invite them to the wedding :wink:

[Blackeyed]

You guys would do anything for an excuse to dress up and get a free meal!
:)

[Mickeymac]

LOl - how many guests are going to be there? tHat will kind of tell me. :D

[Whitequeen]

You guys would do anything for an excuse to dress up and get a free meal!
:)
We have been know to turn up to anyone's wedding.............be warned.:lol:
We're a bit like rent-a-crowd.:D

[Redkop]

i have my jeans and top, i am ready to go :lol:

[Mickeymac]

LOLOLOL Red!! Not that again!!! :rotfl:

Might I add, you cut a dashing figure! (did I really just say that? :gairy:)

[Blackeyed]

Well folks..
I've returned from work to find a message on my answer phone from Virgin Weddings.

They'll look into my room request once we actually get there.

Although they also suggested that I get changed in the room and then leave to let Pepper get ready...

So what's a guy to do In Disney World for a few hours dressed in a kilt???

[mary lyn]

Audition for Off Kilter?!:D


Marilyn

[Blackeyed]

Been a while since I picked up a bass guitar...

[Mickeymac]

So what's a guy to do In Disney World for a few hours dressed in a kilt???


Dance a jig?

:evil:

[Blackeyed]

Dance a jig?

:evil:


I think you're thinking of the Irish.....
The Scottish "Fling"... the Irish "Jig"!

:wiggle:

[2JsMom]

Have you tried the Swan/Dolphin, the Hyatt or any other top hotels in the area. If you want you can pay my airfare and I will come and do it for you :D
That would be one expensive shave! :rotfl:

[tazfoto]

Hi Blackeyed,

My wife who is a wedding coordination has the following suggestion, if I may, if you know the husband of your best maid, you could get ready at Pop and she could get ready with your fiancee... girls with the girls and guys with the guys...

Just a suggestion...

[Blackeyed]

Cheers for that Tazfoto.

There's going to be a throng of ladies on the morning so I'm not sure it's viable..

I've spoken to my best maid and asked about using their hotel room...
Thought we'd make a morning of it...
Maybe play some mini golf or hit the boardwalk, then get some lunch and head back to get dressed..
Then they can share the limo with me to the venue.

Let's hope that comes together.

On a good note...
We've finally booked our wedding meal at Citricos! woo-hoo!!

[triciacarole]

Great. Did you get your shave sorted :lol:

[Mickeymac]

Blackeyed, that sounds absolutely wonderful! I'm so glad you're doing that. And EVERYone is going to go nuts over watching you guys get the limo at Pop. You'll be a celebrity!

Were you the guy looking for the razor shave?

I'm so glad to hear you're at Citrico's! Did you book a regular table or the Chef's Domain?

[Bec]

On a good note...
We've finally booked our wedding meal at Citricos! woo-hoo!!

Great choice:thumbs:

[Blackeyed]

There will be too many of us to be at the chefs table unfortunately. Going to great whatever.

Yes it was me looking for the shave too... Looks like that's been knocked on the head. Will just have to hit the bar instead!
:D

[triciacarole]

There will be too many of us to be at the chefs table unfortunately.

Yes it was me looking for the shabe too... Looks like that's been knocked on the head. Will just have to hit the bar instead!
:D

Be sure to have your shave before you hit the bar :lol:

[Bec]

There will be too many of us to be at the chefs table unfortunately. Going to great whatever.


Im sure it will be. We had the Chefs Domaine as you know but the whole place looked fab! So much so we're going back for a late anniversary dinner in August:wiggle: . Hope you enjoy as much as we did.

[Blackeyed]

I'm sure Disney will look after us and our guests... My faith is being restored piece by piece...
Besides, we'll have the added bonus of sitting a romantic dinner at V&A's as a newly married couple.

I'll just have to remember and shave myself on the morning!

[Mickeymac]

Be sure to have your shave before you hit the bar


LOL Blackeyed, you getting the feeling that Tish the Dish is going to hound you until you get shaved??

[triciacarole]

t Tish the Dish

Boy have I had some nicknames on here :rolleyes: :lol:

[Blackeyed]

Ok ...
So I know I don't look too smoothe in the picture...
But honestly... I can shave!

[triciacarole]

Ok ...
So I know I don't look too smoothe in the picture...
But honestly... I can shave!

Sure you can :) Just didn't want you having a beer and then shaving and cutting yourself :D

[Mickeymac]

...with a straight edge!

[Blackeyed]

...with a straight edge!

Ouch!

I see your point...

Anyone going to be in DisneyWorld on Dec 1st who's handy with a razor?
(you'll notice I opted for help rather than give up my beer)
:lol:

[Mickeymac]

(you'll notice I opted for help rather than give up my beer)


You're from Scotland. I wouldn't expect anything less. :wink:

[tazfoto]

Ouch!

I see your point...

Anyone going to be in DisneyWorld on Dec 1st who's handy with a razor?
(you'll notice I opted for help rather than give up my beer)
:lol:

Hi Blackeyed,

I was curious so I asked.. and a Disney barber told me that apparently a straight razor is illegal in FL... that was a suprise to me...:) Learned something new.

Just thought i would share.

(We are going to V&A in July).

[Blackeyed]

Hi Blackeyed,

I was curious so I asked.. and a Disney barber told me that apparently a straight razor is illegal in FL... that was a suprise to me...:)



Hmmm. How odd..

I wonder what the barber normally uses then. Surely not a regular razor?
:shrug:

[triciacarole]

I'm sure he would be allowed to use one, a bit like chefs are allowed to carry their knives to and from work :shrug:

[JAZMINE]

Mickeymac are you insinuating us Scots like to indulge in a little drink or two or three or four :beer2: :falloff: :rotfl:

[Blackeyed]

I'm sure he would be allowed to use one, a bit like chefs are allowed to carry their knives to and from work :shrug:


Well that sounds kinda logical. :thumbs: