Trip report - "Dreams do come true" (video complete - pg 45)

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I think we ordered the limo through happylimo.com, though i'm not 100% sure. I don't think it was mears though. We shoved our luggage into the back fo the limo, it just fit! There's a picture on the first page of this thread where you can see the luggage in the back of the limo, looking like it's going to topple over onto my mother!

Thanks! I had looked at their site before and the stretch SUV Excursion (which I think is what you had) says it only fits 6 suitcases and 4 carryons, but it holds 14 people. I was trying to figure out where the other 8 people are supposed to put their suitcases, let alone carryons! :rotfl:


Can't wait to see the other videos!!!!
 
Mary, what about the reception.Does he get everything going on it? I guess that you would have to get the raw footage to hear all the talking.

We are bringing our own video cameras too.
 
Thanks! I had looked at their site before and the stretch SUV Excursion (which I think is what you had) says it only fits 6 suitcases and 4 carryons, but it holds 14 people. I was trying to figure out where the other 8 people are supposed to put their suitcases, let alone carryons! :rotfl:
Can't wait to see the other videos!!!!


OUr limo was called something like a "limo navigator" or something, can't remember for sure! But it fit all of me and jim's luggage, plus my mom & dad's, sister and husbands! I think since there were only 4 of us sitting in back, we put a lot of our luggage on the seat next to my mom. I'm surprised it all fit too! Yeah I don't know how 14 people would fit their luggage in, that's a lot of luggage!

Mary, what about the reception.Does he get everything going on it? I guess that you would have to get the raw footage to hear all the talking.
We are bringing our own video cameras too.

Not really, he got the "interviews" with the guests, and all the big stuff (first dance, cake cutting, etc), but there was no "candid" footage.. although at one point I think there was supposed to be! Just when something was going on I really wanted to watch, he picked up his camera, pointed it at what was going on, and then accidentally turned the camera OFF.... so he thought he was recording but he wasn't.... and then when he was "done", he turned his camera ON (since it was actually off), and you see him walking around the room for 10 minutes, with the camera pointed on the floor!! :headache: Then when something else cool is going on, he picks up his camera, thinking it's off, and turns it on, only to actually turn it ON... et cetera!! That happened for quite a while, with him getting the floor, and then turning the camera OFF when he wanted to record something, oye! It was kind of funny but annoying at the same time! Not a biggie though... ANyway, so there may have been candid stuff, but I will never know now, ... but I do know what the floor at ariel's looks like in great detail!! :rotfl:
 
I thought that the camera would be rolling the whole time,I am a little concerned now.

Oh well I have not booked him yet,I talked to him a while ago and he told me to call him when I sign Disney's contract.

What package did you get?
 
Okay here's some footage of our 'ohana dinner. Actually it's not "some" footage, it's pretty much the whole freakin' dinner!! I recorded wayyyyyyyyyy too much footage!!!! This dinner was an "unofficial" rehearsal dinner.. most of the bridal party wasn't coming in till later, right before the fantasmic dessert party.. I asked a few of them ahead of time if they wanted a rehearsal dinner or if they would rather spend their time exploring the parks - and most wanted to explore the parks since they would only be there a few days - so the dessert party was kind of a replacment for that....

ANYWAY!! So this is 45 minutes of footage - yes you heard me right, 45 whole minutes of us at 'ohana! Mostly everyone opening their welcome bags, and their gifts, and then there's 15 minutes of "WISHES" as seen from 'ohana... anyway, here you go... goodluck! :rotfl:


Part 1 (9 minutes) - us arriving at the polynesian.. "lei'ing" everyone, Jenny opening her "preggers jenny - bridesmaid edition" barbie doll gift, , and the guys opening their t-shirts, etc... Oh, and the master of ceremonies lady coming by and asking us our future name - I said "adams-corbin" for some reason instead of "corbin", because I was planning on hyphenating my name (I actually decided to keep my name), but this confused her.. I should have just said "corbin".. oh well..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiHh61iFIBo

Part 2 (9 minutes)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u61Es1PqzdU
jenny & lisa opening their gifts, my mom crying when she reads her card... the master of ceremonies lady announcing us to the restaurant and making us kiss, more card reading, sue opens her gift, some hula dancing going on in the background
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u61Es1PqzdU

Part 3 (9 minutes)
My mom opening her gift, the beginning of "WISHES" from 'ohana.. the girl in the seat in front of us breaking out into random cheerleader moves for some reason while in her chair...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8meNJ0eBSY

Part 4 (9 minutes)
the rest of "WISHES" as viewed from 'ohana
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3xhTWxu-uA

Part 5 (4 minutes)
my dad opening his card and eating shrimp, banana bread pudding dessert comes, chris welcomes us to the Walt Disney World Logues", and matt is a buzz kill :sad2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpeI_LBpF6c


That's the end of Day 1.
The footage from now on will be MUCH Less detailed than day one!! ( except for the wedding day maybe, but i'm not so sure about that!)
 
I thought that the camera would be rolling the whole time,I am a little concerned now.

Oh well I have not booked him yet,I talked to him a while ago and he told me to call him when I sign Disney's contract.

What package did you get?


I'm not sure of the package that I got, i'll have to wait till i'm home to look at my old contract. I kind of thought the same thing, that's why i wanted to mention to you that there wasn't a lot of candid footage. But I still love the video he put together for us - it's great to show to people who want to see our wedding but don't want to relive all 8 hours of it like us brides do :rotfl: But it seemed like he went out of his way NOT to get people talking, that's why I mention it. Like in the morning when jim and the groomsmen were waiting in alredo's, and singing songs like "gummi bears" and "fresh prince of bel air", he would turn his camera off. It was kind of strange.. And one thing i was really bummed about was when my sister lisa announced that my brother and his wife just had their baby that morning.. he was there with his camera, but he didn't get it. Not just the announcement, but our reaction or anything, either. I was a little confused. He shoots beautiful imagery though, and edits together a great story. I don't want it to sound like i'm talking bad about his work though - i really loved it! But it's good to know what you're going to get.. f you like the "reality show" type of camera work (like me), then this is something to keep in mind. But if you have a friend or family member who can shoot the candid stuff, then I know you'll be happy with stan's work :goodvibes

EDITED TO ADD - I forgot to mention that this was all in the raw footage that we received. Either way, I think it's a good idea to get the raw footage just so you have everything.. but there wasn't a whole lot in the raw stuff that wasn't in the edited version too (except for the shots of the floor lol!).

EDITED A SECOND TIME TO ADD - hey this is post 626, like my namesake, woohoo! party:

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I know his work is beautiful,I loved the samples he sent me. I just don't know if I want a video aith all music and no talking. Ahhh I don't know. I am going to have to call and talk to him and ask him some questions.
 
I know his work is beautiful,I loved the samples he sent me. I just don't know if I want a video aith all music and no talking. Ahhh I don't know. I am going to have to call and talk to him and ask him some questions.

Good idea. You might want to ask for some more full-version samples. Keeping in mind that what you see in the demo will be pretty much what yours will be like, raw footage and all. You could ask if he sends raw footage too, if you're curious.

I would upload my raw footage for you so you could decide for yourself, but he put it on DVD and i'm not sure how to upload DVD footage. If you want to see the raw footage though, I could make some copies and sent them to you in snail mail if you want. PM me your address if you'd like. :)
 
Part 1 (9 minutes) - us arriving at the polynesian.. "lei'ing" everyone, Jenny opening her "preggers jenny - bridesmaid edition" barbie doll gift, , and the guys opening their t-shirts, etc... Oh, and the master of ceremonies lady coming by and asking us our future name - I said "adams-corbin" for some reason instead of "corbin", because I was planning on hyphenating my name (I actually decided to keep my name), but this confused her.. I should have just said "corbin".. oh well..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiHh61iFIBo


Maybe you're a good person to ask about this. I'm going through the whole last name debate right now. I need to keep my last name (especially for prfessional purposes,) but I don't want to have a different last name than my future children. I thought about hyphenating (even though that's a 19 letter last name :rolleyes: ) or just having 2 last names. I really don't know what to do. Anyway, I was wondering how you were introduced at your reception. We can't decide how it should be since I won't be Mrs. Clint _______________ and that's usually how people are introduced :confused3


Ok, off to watch the videos :banana:
 
Maybe you're a good person to ask about this. I'm going through the whole last name debate right now. I need to keep my last name (especially for prfessional purposes,) but I don't want to have a different last name than my future children. I thought about hyphenating (even though that's a 19 letter last name :rolleyes: ) or just having 2 last names. I really don't know what to do. Anyway, I was wondering how you were introduced at your reception. We can't decide how it should be since I won't be Mrs. Clint _______________ and that's usually how people are introduced :confused3


Ok, off to watch the videos :banana:


At the reception, we just went with "Mr. and Mrs. Corbin" (his last name), just to avoid any confusion, especially amongst the older aunts and whatnot who might not "appreciate" that I wasn't taking his last name. I don't mind being called mrs. corbin "socially", i just don't want it to be my official name, you know what i mean?

Like I mentioned, I was planning on hyphenating my name, I promised Jim I would do it since he was moving to michigan with me for grad school, but the more I thought about it the more I was uncomfortable with it. I just couldn't do it! I think I want our future children to share our names, so they can have the hyphen ;). Jim's kind of sensitive about this topic, I have no idea why. :confused3 I think he takes it personally that I don't want to take his last name, but I'm sorry, i grew up with one name, i don't want to change it just because I got married.. when i finally earn my ph.d I want to be dr. adams like i always pictured it, not dr. corbin - i don't know who that person is, you know?...

I don't think there's any wrong-or-right here, I think it comes down to what you're comfortable with. Society's still playing catch up in this department, I think. I can't even pay the water bill because I don't share jim's last name, even though we have the same address on our driver's license :sad2:

anyway, sorry i can't be more help - as you can see i'm still struggling with it too!
 
I'm jealous of the people who *don't* struggle with the last name thing; the ones who either know for sure they want to take his last name or know for sure they don't, you know? I like the idea (in theory) of taking his name but I like my name! I'm me! That's why I thought the hyphenation would be such a great compromise (DH doesn't care either way, which isn't helping either!). Still haven't made it official yet because I don't know if I like the hyphenation either! :confused3

Anyway, glad other ladies are torn over it as well! Good to know we aren't alone, even in post-wedding decisions...
 
I found your trip report. I loved it!! Thank you for taking the time to put it together for us!

Everything was beautiful... The bride, bridesmaids, groom, groomsmen, the ceremony, the site (despite the wall of doom!), and the honeymoon! I feel like I know you and Jim now!

I see you have a trip planned soon! I hope you write another TR for the regular TR boards!

Ms H
 
Oh my gosh!!!!!!!!!!!! The random cheeleader moves at Ohana!!!!!!! What was up with that!?!?!? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
 
Hey Mary,

A couple more questions for you :)

1. What time was your ADR that night and what time did Wishes start? Our ADR is for 9:10 and Wishes is at 10:00. Do you think we'll time it ok to be able to watch? Your video was cool. I didn't know they piped in the music :banana:

2. I would love to make a book like you made your mom. I know how to do some 'tackier' versions, but how did you actually bind it like a real book?


Thanks!!

1. Our ADR at 'Ohana was for 9:30 pm, with wishes being at 10 pm. I think 9:10 should be perfect!

2.) I actually didn't make the book, I bought one of those "mom" books filled with quotes about how great mothers are from hallmark and added family pictures to each page and other little things like it was a scrapbook. I'll post some pics of the book if you're curious. :)


Thanks, that helps! I feel the SAME way, and Clint (my DF) is struggling with it too. However, I asked him how he would feel if society 'forced' him to take my name and he said it would be weird, so I know he understands. The only difference is that I have a VERY normal last name and he has a 12 letter, confusing German last name :rolleyes: That's part of the problem... Plus, I'm a teacher, and I hear my name called about 400 times per day! I am Ms. Stanley and that's who I always want to be. ;)

I totally hear you! I'm glad your fiance understands. I'm sure your future students appreciate you keeping your easy to pronounce name! :goodvibes

I'm jealous of the people who *don't* struggle with the last name thing; the ones who either know for sure they want to take his last name or know for sure they don't, you know? I like the idea (in theory) of taking his name but I like my name! I'm me! That's why I thought the hyphenation would be such a great compromise (DH doesn't care either way, which isn't helping either!). Still haven't made it official yet because I don't know if I like the hyphenation either! :confused3

Anyway, glad other ladies are torn over it as well! Good to know we aren't alone, even in post-wedding decisions...

I wish I could have been sure about it too. Well i would have been fine in keeping my own name except DH seems so bummed about it! :sad2: He said he would hyphenate his last name if I hyphenated mine, but I don't want him to change his last name anymore than i want to change mine. Anyway, goodluck on your decision making!!! :hug:

I found your trip report. I loved it!! Thank you for taking the time to put it together for us!

Everything was beautiful... The bride, bridesmaids, groom, groomsmen, the ceremony, the site (despite the wall of doom!), and the honeymoon! I feel like I know you and Jim now!

I see you have a trip planned soon! I hope you write another TR for the regular TR boards!

Ms H

Thanks Ms. Heimlick! :goodvibes I started reading through your trip report - looks like you guys had a lot of fun! The first big family trip that we took (that I can remember anyway, i don't remember our first trip that we took when i was 5 very well)... was at the contemporary too! Brings back good memories :goodvibes

Oh my gosh!!!!!!!!!!!! The random cheeleader moves at Ohana!!!!!!! What was up with that!?!?!? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I thought it was pretty funny too! I guess that's a taste of what pop warner week might be like! :scared:

Day 2 animal kingdom coming up next..
 
Here's some more video.. Day 2- 4/21/2006

Day 2, part 1 (9 minutes)
Exploring the animal kingdom... walking to asia.. maharajah jungle trek.. pangani exploration trail
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcudZKTMzC4

Day 2, part 2 (9 minutes)
Gorillas from the pangani exploration trail (jim's proud shot of a gorilla "using the bathroom" :sad2: ), some african safari... our safari guide being more excited about the babie duckies than the hippos :rotfl: , and "great sweet marshmellows!" as an expletive.. everyone "awwing" the baby elephant, etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGjNtBpy5E0

Day 2, part 3 (9 minutes)
Me exploring the Yacht & Beach club. Ariel's & Martha's vineyard.. and yacht club gazebo.. heading to EPCOT to see the ugly wall at the isola... later on, heading to le cellier in canada.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEjktaclXp4

Day 2, part 4
A little bit more of le cellier, waiting for illuminations, the beginning of illuminations, me being a dork again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQQoVs0K7Bk

day 2, part 5 (2 minutes)
the end of illuminations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB7Mx4zSL_w
 
Love the new videos! We've having an Illuminations dessert party too, so I'm sitting here teary eyed thinking about our night in a couple weeks :goodvibes


Thanks for answering all my questions. If you have more pictures of the book, I'd love to see them :) I think my mom would really like something like that :)
 
Love the new videos! We've having an Illuminations dessert party too, so I'm sitting here teary eyed thinking about our night in a couple weeks :goodvibes


Thanks for answering all my questions. If you have more pictures of the book, I'd love to see them :) I think my mom would really like something like that :)


I'm so excited for you, you are going to have so much fun!! :goodvibes The illuminations dessert party is so beautiful - you and your guests will never forget it! I can't wait to hear all about your wedding!

Here's the gift I customized for my mom. It wasn't anything that great, but she really liked it!
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Anyway you get the idea. It was like 100 pages of that,, different photos that reminded me of whatever the quote in the book was, etc. (I printed the photos not on photo paper, but on paper that was good quality but not too thick or thin, used some pattern scissors to make a border for some of them, or just cut them.. and just glued it to the pages)...It was fun putting it together :)
 
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